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Disney, Army Resort Make Vacations More Affordable for
Troops
By William Bradner
Special to American Forces Press Service, 1/07/09
WASHINGTON - A Disney vacation just got more affordable.
With the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer, active
and retired U.S. military personnel, including active
members of the United States Coast Guard and activated
members of the National Guard or Reserves, can enjoy
complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney's U.S.
theme parks, and additional special ticket offers for
family members and friends.
"For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S.
military, time together with their families is cause
enough for celebration," said Jay Rasulo, chairman of
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "We are grateful for
their service and hope 'Disney's Armed Forces Salute'
will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical
memories with their family and friends."
Shades of Green, a resort hotel on Walt Disney World
Resort in Orlando, Fla., is open exclusively to service
members, retirees, defense civilians, and their
families. It is a safe haven for military families
whether they're reintegrating after an overseas
deployment, having one last "family fling" before mom or
dad deploys, or simply getting away for a weekend.
"If I suddenly break down and cry in a Holiday Inn,
everyone's going to be looking at me funny," one guest
recently explained. "Here, if it suddenly dawns on me
he's leaving in a week and I start to cry, I've got 10
people asking how they can help and offering support."
The resort manager, Brian Japak, is a retired soldier,
and his son has survived two roadside-bomb attacks while
serving in Iraq.
"I have great empathy for the families that we serve
here," he said.
Japak said the staff makes every effort to ensure the
guests are pampered Disney style -- with just a touch of
"home" through the tax-free Army and Air Force Exchange
Service shoppette and a Mickey Mouse statue decked out
in red, white and blue. Security at the hotel complies
with standard base force protection regulations,
ensuring the soldiers and families can sleep soundly and
not worry about their personal safety.
Shades of Green is an Armed Forces Recreation Center
hotel run by the Army's Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Command based in Alexandria, Va. The
command's mission is to provide soldiers and their
families with the same quality of life they are sworn to
protect. Rates are set on a sliding scale, based on
rank, and with no shareholders to answer to or profits
to be made, the rates are kept remarkably low.
At the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, from Jan. 4
to Dec. 23, each active or retired member of the U.S.
military may obtain one free five-day "Disney's Armed
Forces Salute" ticket with "Park Hopper" and water park
options. The ticket is valid for five days of admission
into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a
total of five visits to a choice of a Disney water park,
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain
other attractions.
During this offer period, active or retired U.S.
military personnel also may make a one-time purchase up
to five "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" tickets
- good for five days - for $99 each, plus tax, for
family members or friends. Although this ticket for
family members and friends does not include either the
Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, it can be
upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an
additional $25, plus tax, per option. All tickets and
options are nontransferable and must be used by Dec. 23.
A similar offer is in place at Walt Disney Land in
California. More information is available at
installation ITT/ITR offices.
AFRCs offer four other world-class destinations for
families, including Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in
Garmisch, Germany; Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South
Korea; the Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu, and the Cape
Henry Inn and Beach Club at Fort Storey, Va. |
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Military Discounts |
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Deals and
discounts for members of the US Armed Forces and veterans.
Contact us to have your military
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DISCOUNTS |
American Airlines
American Airlines has extended through Dec. 31, 2008, several
special offers that are available exclusively for active-duty
members of the U.S. military. These offers include discounted
airfares, relaxed advance purchase requirements, and preferred
boarding privileges. |
Anheuser-Busch (SeaWorld, Busch Gardens,
Sesame Place)
Anheuser-Busch is honored to salute the men and women of our
armed forces and their families. Throughout 2008, members of
the military and as many as three direct dependents may enter
any one of Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame
Place parks with a single-day complimentary admission. |
AT&T Military Headquarters
AT&T offers special low rates on pre-paid phone cards /
calling cards to US Military personnel. |
BananaToys.com
10% Off Toys + $0.99 Shipping on All orders
BananaToys.com - an online toy store retailer of action
figures, remote control toys, and cool collectibles. We carry
Transformers, Bakugan, Hannah Montana, SpongeBob, Littlest Pet
Shop etc.
With all the sacrifices the men and women of our military
endure, the least we can do is ship toys home to their loved
ones. Easy store navigation, Same-day shipping and All orders
are shipped directly quick and secure. Nothing is more
rewarding than seeing a child open up their toy box for the
first time.
MilitaryNewsNetwork.com visitors will receive 10% off their
entire order @ BananaToys.com
Coupon code = MNN |
Choice Hotels
Military members can earn points at over 5,000 Comfort Inn,
Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites,
MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Econo Lodge and
Rodeway Inn hotels. |
Disney World
Shades of Green on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort is an Armed Forces
Recreation Center (AFRC) located in Central Florida. This
resort is designed to provide R&R for US Military service
members, their families and certain other eligible persons. |
East Lake Chiropractic
(St. Cloud Florida)
Offers cash discounts of 50% off services to Active Duty, and
25% off services to retired or inactive members. |
Edelweiss
Lodge and Resort
The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort provides recreation, sports,
tours and lodging for American Service Members and their
families. Established in the winter of 1945-46 as an R&R
center for the U.S. Occupation Forces, it's now a modern
resort hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps. |
Geico Insurance Discounts
GEICO offers special discounts to service men and women. In
addition, GEICO offers Emergency Deployment Discounts and
discounts to members of certain military related
organizations. |
Kaplan University
Kaplan University is offering a 53 percent
tuition discount for active duty service
members. The benefits are designed to enhance
the flexibility and accessibility of higher
education for military personnel, spouses and
veterans. |
 LegoLand California
Military Membership Pass program provides discounted
membership rates for military members and their families. The
family theme park now offers annual passes to military for
just $95 per person (a savings of $43 for adults and $19 for
children).
The Military Membership Pass is available for sale only at
select San Diego and Arizona military ticket offices through
December 31, 2008 and cannot be purchased at LEGOLAND. To find
out which ticket offices are carrying LEGOLAND California's
Military Membership pass, call the Military Ticket Program at
(619) 767-6001. More
info... |
Military Cruise Deals
Some cruise lines discount a few sailings for military
personnel. At Military Cruise Deals, they go to the next level
by providing discounts on EVERY SHIP, EVERY DATE, EVERY CABIN! |
San Diego Zoo
Active duty military personnel (U.S. and foreign) with valid
military ID card receive free admission. Spouses and
dependents receive 10% discount on the Best Value Admission
only; valid military ID required. |
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood offers discount options to members
of the Armed Forces all year long. Eligible members include
retirees, DOD personnel, members of the National
Guard/Reserves, dependents and all other base personnel. |
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