Military Hotel Deals

Sorry, I have been away a fews days, I have been sick and sleeping quite a bit. I thought I would share the Military Discounts for Walt Disney World Resorts.

Right now, thru September 30 2012, Walt Disney World is offering discounts on their resort rooms to Members of the Armed Forces. The discounts are 30% at Value Resorts, 35% at Moderate Resorts and 40% off at Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club Resorts (Deluxe Villas). You can also add one of the Disney Dining Plans to your reservation without having to purchase tickets, which you normally have to do with a Regular Magic Your Way package. This dicsount is only available to Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and Veterans that have a current Military ID card.

This can be an affordable option depending on the time of year you are going. Of course, Peak times may not be available.

Also, on Walt Disney World Property is the Armed Forces Recreation Center, Shade of Green. Shades is not only available to Active Duty members, Reservists, National Guard, but also Retirees, and DoD Personnel and the rate is based on rank/classification. During the months of January and September, Honorably Duscharged Veterans with only a DD-214 may book. The rooms at Shades of Green are comparable to Disney's Deluxe resorts as far as space goes, however they can be much cheaper, unless you go at a non-peak time and are able to book with the Disney Military room discount.

Also available to Military is the Armed Forces Vacation Club, you can book a condo at select resorts for seven night for $369.  There are all kinds of rooms available from studio to 3 bedroom condos.

My advice is to sit down and work out which option is best for you and your family, as well as your budget. There are alot of pros and cons to each option and only you know which option is best for you.