I'm on Hols in Orlando in April, anyone know if you can still get into Seaworld etc free on your ID card? also has anybody used Shades of Green (US millitary Hotel) to get tickets etc?
WarMonger said:JFH...went to Orlando in September and got into SeaWorld with the better half for free.
You need to print off a voucher and fill it in before you get there from this website (below)....I did see something that said it was only for a limited time so not sure it will still be on when you get there...see following website..!
Here's To The Heroes
If you end up in Seaworld at the Shamu stadium for the killer whale show they ask service personnel at the start to stand up (both US and UK) and you then get a standing ovation from 8000 people...quite an experience...can you imagine getting that over here...Im no war hero but makes you feel proud as f**k shame I had to go half way round the world to another country to get it!
Always ask for a military discount you get them where ever you go, shopping, hotels, restaurants and car hire.
I contacted the USO (US equivalent of the NAAFI/SSAFA) in Jacksonville Florida and spoke to a retired US Navy Chief who provided excellent information on discounts and places to go.!!
www.uso.org
I left it a bit late and wasnt able to get discounted tickets for disney but as you have a bit more time you can probably get it organised.
Hope this helps..happy hols!!
WM
dhoby said:It`s not just theme parks, ask for military discount on car hire and hotel rooms. I joined a us website called military connections and you can get more info off there. I left the navy in 1989 and just use the reserve card I had issued, that is enough.
sussex2 said:You are going to Florida at possibly the best time of the year, weather wise. None of the oppressive heat of summer.
Enjoy yourself.