Entertainment Veteran Discounts

7 verified discounts from companies offering theme parks, movies, and recreation discounts. 5 available year-round.

Total discounts: 7
Year-round: 5
No rating required: 7

SeaWorld / Busch Gardens

Year-RoundFeatured

Free for active duty; discounted for veterans

What 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: Visit wavesofhonor.com and register.
Verify status through the Waves of Honor portal.
Active-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).
Present confirmation and military ID at the park entrance.

Apply now — SeaWorld / Busch Gardens

Walt Disney World

Limited TimeFeatured

$449 for 6-day Park Hopper

What 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: Purchase tickets through GovX.com (online), Shades of Green resort, or your base ticket office.
Choose 6-Day Park Hopper ($449+tax) or year-long commemorative pass ($499+tax).
For hotel discounts, call (407) 939-7830 and request the Armed Forces Salute rate.
Present valid military ID at park entrance.

Apply now — Walt Disney World

Disneyland Resort

Limited Time

$314 for 3-day Park Hopper

What 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: Purchase tickets through GovX.com, your base ticket office, or at the Disneyland box office.
Choose 3-Day Park Hopper ($314+tax) or 4-Day Park Hopper ($369+tax).
Add Lightning Lane Multi Pass for faster ride access (optional).
Present military ID when entering the park.

Apply now — Disneyland Resort

GovX

Year-Round

20-70% off retail

What 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: Visit govx.com and click "Sign Up."
Verify your military status through the GovX ID system.
Browse hundreds of brands at military-exclusive prices (20-70% off).
Also use GovX ID to verify military status at other retailers.

Apply now — GovX

Vet Tix

Year-Round

Free tickets

What 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: Visit vettix.org and create a free account.
Verify your military service (DD-214 or military ID).
Browse available events in your area and request tickets.
Pay only a small delivery fee (~$6-15) per set of tickets.

Apply now — Vet Tix

Caesars Rewards Salute

Year-RoundFeatured

Platinum status + free Bahamas stay

What 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: Visit any Caesars Rewards desk at a Caesars property (Las Vegas, Atlantic City, etc.).
Present your military ID or DD-214.
Receive your free Salute card with instant Platinum status.
Book 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.

Apply now — Caesars Rewards Salute

Wildlife Conservation Society (Central Park Zoo + NYC sister parks)

Year-Round

Free ticket + 50% off 3 guests

What 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: Reserve tickets IN ADVANCE at centralparkzoo.com/tickets (or the matching site for Bronx Zoo, NY Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, or Queens Zoo).
Enter 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).
At entry: military member must present valid ID; or a dependent redeeming solo must present an Active Dependent Card.
Group must stay together on arrival.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Not applicable to prior purchases.

Apply now — Wildlife Conservation Society (Central Park Zoo + NYC sister parks)

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