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January 2009

U.S. Military given Free, Multi-day Admission to Disney Parks in 2009

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As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks.

With the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney’s U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.

“For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S. military, time together with their families is cause enough for celebration,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We are grateful for their service and hope ‘Disney’s Armed Forces Salute’ will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical memories with their family and friends.”

Check below the cut for full details on the offer at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World

(Photo copyright The Walt Disney Company/Gene Duncan, photographer — Naval officers Lt. James Corbett (top, center) and Lt. Cmdr. Erin Duffy (bottom, center), of Maryland, take a whirl on Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel with daughters Maggie (left, age 5) and Aoife (center, age 8 months) and son Dessie (age 2).)

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