Entertainment Veteran Discounts
7 verified discounts from companies offering theme parks, movies, and recreation discounts. 5 available year-round.
SeaWorld / Busch Gardens
Year-RoundFeaturedWhat You Get
Waves of Honor: free single-day admission for active-duty and up to 3 dependents; discounted tickets for veterans
Who Qualifies
Free tier: active-duty military and activated Guard/Reserves + up to 3 dependents. Discounted tier: veterans, retirees, and their families.
Verification
Military ID
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Visit wavesofhonor.com and register.
- 2Verify status through the Waves of Honor portal.
- 3Active-duty members (including activated Guard/Reserves): receive one complimentary single-day admission for yourself and up to 3 direct dependents per calendar year. Veterans and retirees: receive a discounted ticket (not free).
- 4Present confirmation and military ID at the park entrance.
Walt Disney World
Limited TimeFeaturedWhat You Get
2026 Armed Forces Salute: 6-Day Park Hopper for $449+tax (~$75/day), or year-long commemorative pass for $499+tax. Up to 40% off Disney resort hotels. Valid Jan 1 – Dec 18, 2026. Buy via GovX, Shades of Green, or base ticket office. Verify current pricing at disneyworld.disney.go.com.
Who Qualifies
Active duty, retirees, Guard, Reserves, and up to 5 additional tickets for family/friends. Valid Jan 1 – Dec 18, 2026.
Verification
Military ID via GovX or base ticket office
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Purchase tickets through GovX.com (online), Shades of Green resort, or your base ticket office.
- 2Choose 6-Day Park Hopper ($449+tax) or year-long commemorative pass ($499+tax).
- 3For hotel discounts, call (407) 939-7830 and request the Armed Forces Salute rate.
- 4Present valid military ID at park entrance.
Disneyland Resort
Limited TimeWhat You Get
2026 Military Salute: 3-Day Park Hopper for $314+tax or 4-Day for $369+tax. Lightning Lane add-on available. Valid Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026. Buy via GovX, base ticket office, or Disneyland box office with Military ID. Verify current pricing at disneyland.disney.go.com.
Who Qualifies
Active duty, retirees, Guard, Reserves, and up to 5 additional tickets for family/friends. Valid Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026.
Verification
Military ID via GovX or base ticket office
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Purchase tickets through GovX.com, your base ticket office, or at the Disneyland box office.
- 2Choose 3-Day Park Hopper ($314+tax) or 4-Day Park Hopper ($369+tax).
- 3Add Lightning Lane Multi Pass for faster ride access (optional).
- 4Present military ID when entering the park.
GovX
Year-RoundWhat You Get
Military-exclusive online store with deep discounts on hundreds of brands
Who Qualifies
Active duty, veterans, retirees, Guard, Reserves, military spouses, and first responders.
Verification
GovX ID verification
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Visit govx.com and click "Sign Up."
- 2Verify your military status through the GovX ID system.
- 3Browse hundreds of brands at military-exclusive prices (20-70% off).
- 4Also use GovX ID to verify military status at other retailers.
Vet Tix
Year-RoundWhat You Get
Free event tickets (sports, concerts, theater) for veterans
Who Qualifies
Veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserves, military family of fallen, and first responders.
Verification
Veteran verification
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Visit vettix.org and create a free account.
- 2Verify your military service (DD-214 or military ID).
- 3Browse available events in your area and request tickets.
- 4Pay only a small delivery fee (~$6-15) per set of tickets.
Caesars Rewards Salute
Year-RoundFeaturedWhat You Get
Free Salute card with automatic Platinum status. Includes 10% off hotels year-round, complimentary valet/self-parking, and a free 4-night stay at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas (Coral Tower, low season — high season: buy 2 nights at $150, get 2 free). Valid through Feb 2027.
Who Qualifies
Active duty, veterans, Guard, Reserves, and retired military. Must sign up in person at a Caesars property.
Verification
Military ID or DD-214 (in-person at Caesars Rewards desk)
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Visit any Caesars Rewards desk at a Caesars property (Las Vegas, Atlantic City, etc.).
- 2Present your military ID or DD-214.
- 3Receive your free Salute card with instant Platinum status.
- 4Book the Atlantis Bahamas stay online at caesars.com/myrewards/partners or call 1-800-CAESARS. Low season: 4 free nights. High season: buy 2 nights at $150/night, get 2 free.
Wildlife Conservation Society (Central Park Zoo + NYC sister parks)
Year-RoundWhat You Get
One complimentary admission ticket for the active military member or veteran — a full Bronx Zoo Admission ticket OR a Limited Admission ticket at the other WCS NYC parks — plus 50% off tickets for up to 3 guests. Covers Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo. Spouses and family can redeem the 50% off WITHOUT the military member present if they show an Active Dependent Card. Advance reservation required; group must arrive together. 4-D Theater (Bronx Zoo / Central Park Zoo) is not included — separate $7 add-on per person.
Who Qualifies
Active US military and veterans with valid ID get one complimentary admission for themselves + 50% off up to 3 guest tickets. Spouses or other family members can redeem ONLY the 50% off (up to 3 tickets) in the absence of the military member, and only with an Active Dependent Card on entry.
Verification
Military/veteran ID presented on entry (when military member attends). Active Dependent Card required when dependents use the discount without the military member present.
No disability rating required
How to Apply
- 1Reserve tickets IN ADVANCE at centralparkzoo.com/tickets (or the matching site for Bronx Zoo, NY Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, or Queens Zoo).
- 2Enter the correct promo code at checkout: VETERANCITY (veteran with self + up to 3 guests at 50% off), MILITARYCITY (active-duty equivalent), VETERANCITYDEP (veteran's dependent redeeming 50% off without the veteran present — requires Active Dependent Card, no free ticket), or MILITARYCITYDEP (active-duty dependent, same rules).
- 3At entry: military member must present valid ID; or a dependent redeeming solo must present an Active Dependent Card.
- 4Group must stay together on arrival.
- 5Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Not applicable to prior purchases.
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