Disney and the Armed forces

Sdolores

Dis4mygirls

Joined

Jan 10, 2016

• Sep 30, 2016

• #1

Does anyone know if someone who enlists, serves overseas and after their first tour is up leaves (on good terms) is eligible to Shades of Green or any of Disney's military discounts? Or do you have to be a career solider, etc?

 

siskaren

DIS Veteran

Joined

Aug 8, 2007

• Sep 30, 2016

• #2

You have to be in the military or retired.

 

Sdolores

Dis4mygirls

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Jan 10, 2016

• Sep 30, 2016

• #3

Yes, I guess what I am struggling with is what does 'retired' mean. I am trying to help my sister plan a trip for her husband a surprise). He served in Afghanistan, but was not a career military man. He enlisted, served and is now a teacher. Is he considered 'retired'?

 

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marylandteachergirl

Mouseketeer

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Sep 18, 2011

• Sep 30, 2016

• #4

Sdolores said:

Yes, I guess what I am struggling with is what does 'retired' mean. I am trying to help my sister plan a trip for her husband a surprise). He served in Afghanistan, but was not a career military man. He enlisted, served and is now a teacher. Is he considered 'retired'?

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Shades of green has recently opened bookings to those who were honorably discharged with a DD214 form for the months of September and January. More information is on the SOG website. Otherwise, retired, is when a military service person has done the full 20 or more years and retired with military retirement benefits. There are exceptions to the term "retired" if they have been medically retired. But, based on the information you have given, he is a veteran, but not retired, and can utilize SOG in September and January. Happy planning!

 

gwynne

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Jan 1, 2012

• Sep 30, 2016

• #5

marylandteachergirl said:

Shades of green has recently opened bookings to those who were honorably discharged with a DD214 form for the months of September and January. More information is on the SOG website. Otherwise, retired, is when a military service person has done the full 20 or more years and retired with military retirement benefits. There are exceptions to the term "retired" if they have been medically retired. But, based on the information you have given, he is a veteran, but not retired, and can utilize SOG in September and January. Happy planning!

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Great information!
I just called Shades of Green yesterday about this program and it's still effect. It is only in the months of January and September.
@Sdolores your sister can check the website or call Shades of Green at 888.593.2242 for more information.

 

Sdolores

Dis4mygirls

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Jan 10, 2016

• Sep 30, 2016

• #6

You guys are the best. I have been planning my trip (December@ GF) and she started asking. I have called Shaded 5 times and get placed on hold and told to leave my number. I knew right where to come. The info @marylandteachinggirl provided about the term 'retired' was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

 

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AdamEfimoff

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• Nov 28, 2016

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