Military theme park discounts and free admission — SeaWorld & Busch Gardens 'Waves of Honor', Disney military tickets, Universal, Six Flags, and more.
Free parks through Waves of Honor
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens run the Waves of Honor program, which gives active-duty service members and up to three dependents free single-day admission once per year — one of the best family deals in the military. Their water parks, like Aquatica, often participate too.
Disney and Universal military tickets
Disney offers specially-priced military promotional tickets for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort to active duty and retirees, usually multi-day at a steep discount with companion tickets available. Universal Studios runs its own military ticket deals, and regional chains — Six Flags, Cedar Point, Knott's, LEGOLAND, and Dollywood — post military pricing, often deepest around Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Buy through the right channel
Disney and Universal military tickets are typically bought through your installation's MWR/ITT office or the official military ticket page — not third-party resellers. Each listing below shows the offer and eligibility; confirm blackout dates and whether dependents are included before you plan the trip.
30 verified theme parks discounts
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Aquatica San Antonio
Military Discount
✓ Active, Veterans, First Responders
Aquatica San Antonio offers a military discount via GovX. Verify eligibility at govx.com.
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Busch Gardens (Waves of Honor)
FREE Admission (Active)
✓ Active (free), Veterans (50% off), Families
Waves of Honor: active duty military and up to 3 direct dependents receive one FREE admission per year to B…
B
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Military Discount
✓ Active, Veterans, First Responders
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers a military discount via GovX. Verify eligibility at govx.com.
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Carowinds & Carolina Harbor
Military Discount
✓ Active, Veterans, First Responders
Carowinds & Carolina Harbor offers a military discount via GovX. Verify eligibility at govx.com.