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Disney World, Disneyland Announce Discounted Ticket Restrictions for 2027

The Walt Disney Company has laid out its 2027 military discounts for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii. This announcement arrives just hours after Universal Orlando Resort revealed its own Military Freedom Pass.

Walt Disney World Resort Military Discount Offerings

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Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that its Disney Military Salute Tickets will continue to be offered in 2027, starting at $429 for a four-day ticket with the Park Hopper Option. Savings of up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms will also become available.

The tickets come in four-, five-, and six-day versions, and buyers can add the Park Hopper Plus Option, which includes Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Prices, plus tax, are:

  • Four-day: $429 (Park Hopper), $459 (Park Hopper Plus)
  • Five-day: $449 (Park Hopper), $479 (Park Hopper Plus)
  • Six-day: $469 (Park Hopper), $499 (Park Hopper Plus)
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As Disney celebrates America's 250th anniversary, the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket returns. It gives eligible U.S. military members and their families multiple visits from January 1 through December 21, 2027, for $549. Eligible guests can also add Memory Maker for $98, which includes free downloads of PhotoPass and ride photos across the resort.

Every discounted ticket requires an advance Disney Park Pass reservation. Blockout dates are March 21 through April 3, 2027, and November 21 through November 27, 2027. Tickets and add-ons expire on December 21, 2027.

Disneyland Resort

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Through December 30, 2027, U.S. military members can buy discounted one-day, one-park tickets for Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Prices are $104 for adults and $98 for children ages three to nine.

Beginning November 17, eligible members can also save up to 40% on select Disneyland Resort hotel rooms in 2027, and three-day and four-day Park Hopper tickets start at $339 per person.

Disney Cruise Line and Aulani

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Eligible U.S. military members can save up to 35% on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. Not every ship or itinerary qualifies, so families should confirm before booking.

A man and a young girl wearing snorkel gear at Aulani Hawaiian resort
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At Aulani, savings of up to 25% apply to select stays from January 3 to March 31, 2027, and up to 30% on select rooms from April 1 through May 7. Some additional savings are available for select stays in May.

How Universal Compares

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Universal Orlando Resort's Military Freedom Pass costs $235 for adults and $230 for children for two parks, or $270 and $265 for three parks including Volcano Bay. Both have blackout dates of December 25, 2026, through January 3, 2027, and March 22 through March 29, 2027. Epic Universe is not included, but discounted admission to the newest Central Florida Universal Park is available for purchase separately.

What is your favorite way to save on a Disney vacation? Share your tips with Disney Fanatic in the comments!

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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