Just hours after reporting that Universal Orlando Resort announced its 2027 Military Freedom Pass, Inside the Magic can confirm that The Walt Disney Company has unveiled its military discount offerings for next year at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii.Universal Announces Military Freedom PassCredit: Sarah Larson, Inside the MagicOn Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort announced the 2027 iteration of its Military Freedom Pass, which offers active- and retired-duty military service members discounted admission to the Central Florida theme parks. There are two versions of the pass: a two-park and a three-park option.The two-park option costs $235 for adults and $230 for children. It includes admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. However, it excludes admission on blackout dates: December 25, 2026, through January 3, 2027, and March 22 through March 29, 2027.Credit: Sarah Larson, Inside the MagicThe three-park ticket costs $270 for adults and $265 for children. It includes admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay, and comes with the same blackout dates as the two-park pass. However, it’s important to note that the Volcano Bay waterpark is closed for maintenance and scheduled to reopen on or before April 1, 2027.Military Freedom Pass tickets can be purchased, activated, and used beginning November 12, 2026, and remain active through December 23, 2027. Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, is not included in either pass, but families can purchase separate discounted admission to the park when they visit.Disney Follows Up With 2027 Military Discount OfferingsCredit: DisneyJust hours after Inside the Magic reported on this military discount from Universal Orlando Resort, The Walt Disney Company announced its military discount offerings for 2027. The savings apply to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, and Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.Walt Disney World ResortWalt Disney World Resort has the most extensive military discount program, continuing to offer its Disney Military Salute Tickets, which start at $429 for a four-day theme park ticket with the Park Hopper Option. Additionally, savings up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms will become available in 2027.Disney Military Salute Tickets are available in four-day, five-day, and six-day Park Hopper options, with the option to add the Park Hopper Plus, which includes access to the Walt Disney World Resort water parks: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. The prices are as follows:Four-Day Disney Military Salute TicketPark Hopper Option: $429 plus taxPark Hopper Plus Option: $459 plus taxFive-Day Disney Military Salute TicketPark Hopper Option: $449 plus taxPark Hopper Plus Option: $479 plus taxSix-Day Disney Military Salute TicketPark Hopper Option: $469 plus taxPark Hopper Plus Option: $499 plus taxCredit: DisneyAs Disney continues to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Walt Disney World Resort will once again offer the Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket in 2027. It offers eligible U.S. military members and their families multiple visits from January 1 through December 21, 2027, for $549.Guests eligible for the discounted military tickets may also purchase the Memory Maker add-on for $98, which includes free downloads of all PhotoPass and ride photos throughout Walt Disney World Resort.All discounted tickets require advance Disney Park Pass reservations for theme park access and have the following blockout dates: March 21 through April 3, 2027, and November 21 through November 27, 2027. The discounted tickets and add-ons expire on December 21, 2027, and may not be used after that date.Disneyland ResortCredit: DisneyThrough December 30, 2027, members of the United States military can purchase discounted one-day, one- park tickets for both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. This discounted admission costs $104 for adults and $98 for children aged three to nine.Starting November 17, eligible U.S. military members can save up to 40% on select Disneyland Resort hotel rooms in 2027, as well as three-day and four-day Park Hopper tickets starting at $339 per person.Disney Cruise LineCredit: DisneyEligible members of the U.S. military can save up to 35% on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. Not all ships and itineraries are included in the discount, so families should check with the company before booking.Aulani, A Disney Resort and SpaCredit: DisneyU.S. military members can save up to 25% on select stays at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii from January 3 to March 31, 2027. They can also save up to 30% on select rooms from April 1 through May 7, with some additional savings available for select stays in May.Have you ever snagged a good deal on your Disney Parks or Disney Cruise Line vacation? 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