Last Updated on January 1, 2026 by Happily Ever Park Hoppers
How to Make Walt Disney World Park Reservations with the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket
If you’re using the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket, understanding how to make Walt Disney World park reservations is essential. While this ticket offers incredible flexibility and value for military families, park reservations are still required to enter the theme parks.
In this guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to make Disney park reservations using the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket, explain how many reservations you can hold, and show how having a Disney or select resort hotel reservation can give you even more flexibility.
What Is the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket?
The Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket is a specially priced ticket available to eligible U.S. Military Members and their families. It allows guests to visit Walt Disney World multiple times through December 18, 2026, with an advance park reservation.
Ticket Options & Pricing
- 🎢 Park Hopper Option: $499.00
- 🎢 Park Hopper Plus Option: $529.00
- 📅 Valid for visits through December 18, 2026
- 🏰 Park reservations required for entry
This ticket is a fantastic option for military families planning multiple trips or extended stays.
Do You Need Park Reservations with the Military Salute Ticket?
Yes. Even though Disney has done away with *most* park reservations, with Disney Military Salute Tickets and the new Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket, you must make a theme park reservation for each day you plan to visit a park.
How Many Park Reservations Can You Hold?
Without a Disney Resort Hotel Reservation or Select Resort Hotel Reservation, Military Salute ticket holders may hold:
– Up to 5 park reservations at a time
– Reservations are on a rolling basis
– Once a reservation is used or canceled, you can book another
With a Disney Resort Hotel Reservation or Select Resort Hotel Reservation, if you have a qualifying resort stay linked to your My Disney Experience account, you can make park reservations for your entire hotel stay.
Select Resort Hotels include: Shades of Green Resort, Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve Hotels
This is a huge benefit and often the easiest way to secure park reservations for longer trips.
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Step-by-Step: How to Make Walt Disney World Park Reservations
Step 1: Log In to My Disney Experience
Start by logging into your My Disney Experience account on a computer or your phone’s browser and navigating to the Make a Theme Park Reservation page.
You’ll see two options:
- Guests with tickets or passes
- Annual Passholders with a hotel reservation
👉 If you have a Disney or select resort hotel stay linked (including Shades of Green), choose the Annual Passholders with hotel reservation option.
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Step 2: Select Your Resort Reservation
If applicable, Disney will prompt you to select your linked resort reservation. You’ll see:
Resort name
Check-in date
Check-out date
Select the checkbox next to your resort and continue.
Step 3: Create Your Party
Next, you’ll choose which members of your party are using the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket.
Under Theme Park Tickets, you’ll see:
- Each guest listed
- Ticket type
- Number of reservations available, based on the number of days on your hotel reservation
Select each guest who will be attending.
Step 4: Choose Your Park Dates
Now it’s time to select:
- Your park date(s)
- Your starting park for each day
Even with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus, you must still choose a starting park.
Once confirmed, your reservations will appear under Your Current Theme Park Reservations in My Disney Experience, as well as on the My Disney Experience app under “My Plans”.
Important Tips for Military Salute Ticket Holders
🎟️ Park reservations are required for every visit
🏨 Linking a Disney or select resort hotel provides more reservation flexibility
📅 Popular dates fill quickly — book early when possible
🔄 Reservations can be modified or canceled if plans change
I hope you found this post helpful. If you have any questions, drop a comment below!
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