From the Mouse Experts (Disney has not announced (yet) when the Salute Tickets will go on sale)
The Big Change for 2026
New for 2026, Disney has introduced an additional Salute ticket option:
Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket
This is a flexible ticket option that allows eligible guests to visit Walt Disney World multiple times throughout the year (subject to blockout dates and theme park reservations). It is in addition to the traditional 4-, 5-, and 6-Day Military Salute Tickets.
2026 Military Salute Ticket Pricing (Walt Disney World)
Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket (this is like an AP)
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Park Hopper: $499 + tax
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Park Hopper Plus: $529 + tax
6-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
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Park Hopper: $449 + tax
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Park Hopper Plus: $479 + tax
5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
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Park Hopper: $429 + tax
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Park Hopper Plus: $459 + tax
4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket
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Park Hopper: $409 + tax
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Park Hopper Plus: $439 + tax
Valid Dates
Tickets may be used January 1 – December 18, 2026.
Blockout Dates
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March 29 – April 11, 2026
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November 22 – 28, 2026
Theme Park Reservations Required
All Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets require Theme Park Reservations for each day of use.
2026 Disney Armed Forces Salute Hotel Discounts
Special military room rates are available for stays most nights January 1 – December 18, 2026, when booked by December 18, 2026.
Discount percentages vary by season, with higher savings during summer.
Typical Savings Ranges
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Deluxe & Disney Vacation Club Resorts: Up to 30% in summer
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Moderate Resorts: Up to 25% in summer
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Value Resorts: Up to 20% in summer
Not all room types or dates may be available. Some resort categories are excluded from the offer.
2026 Military Memory Maker Discount
The Military Memory Maker Discount continues at $98 for 2026.
Learn more: Military Discount on Memory Maker
Who Is Eligible?
Eligible Service Members include Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired Military, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Commissioned Corps of the PHS and NOAA. Spouses qualify with valid, active ID. Full eligibility details will be outlined on the main guide page.
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Hi there
I have more exciting news.
Universal Orlando has renewed their Military Freedom Pass for 2026 as well as the 1-Day Epic Universa Add-On Ticket.
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Quick Facts:
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Just a slight $10 to $15 increase over 2025
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Valid dates: Now through 18 December 2026
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There are Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 Blockout dates
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​More info including prices can be found on the site:
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Here is the Announcement Post.
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**And the more information on the 1-day Add-On Epic Universe Tickets**​
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See ya real soon, Steve Bell
ETA: Ticket Prices :: Shades of Green
There are some articles claiming that the new Military “AP” will only be on sale for a limited time. On the SoG site, linked here there is nothing that suggested that. It will go on SALE on NOV 18th and become active on Jan 1, 2026
This from the SoG site:
Disney Celebrates America is an unlimited admission ticket and is subject to block out dates.
Tickets do not include parking.
Military Promotional Tickets Eligibility
Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased ONLY by ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS (see below) or their spouses (but not both) for use by themselves and other family members and friends under these “Special Provisions.” These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed, or resold.
Eligible Service Member or spouse must have a valid Uniformed Services ID card to purchase and use Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
ELIGIBLE SERVICE MEMBERS are active or retired members of the U. S. military, including the National Guard Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse). In addition, one of the six (6) Promotional Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or their spouse (with valid ID).
An exception to the six (6) ticket limit may be made for a Service Member and spouse with more than four (4) children between the ages of 3 and 17. The children must be immediate family members and must be enrolled in DEERS.
If the Eligible Service Member or their spouse has a valid WDW Resort Annual Pass at the time of purchase and at the time a Promotional Ticket is used then: (1) such Eligible Service Member or their spouse is not required to purchase a Promotional Ticket for their use; and (2) no more than a total of five (5) Promotional Tickets may be purchased by such Eligible Service Member or their spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse).
A valid ticket and Park Reservation for admission to the same park on the same date you plan to visit is required each day for the first park of the day. Reservations are limited and subject to availability.
Blockout Dates
2025: Valid starting on January 1, 2025, and may not be used on the following block out dates: April 13-26, 2025, and November 23-29, 2025.
2026: Valid starting on January 1, 2026, and may not be used on the following block out dates: March 29-April 11, 2026, and November 22-28, 2026.
Expiration Dates
2025: Tickets and options expire and may not be used after December 19, 2025.
2026: Tickets and options expire and may not be used after December 18, 2026.
Valid military identification required for purchase and use.
