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Are you considering a family vacation to Walt Disney World Resort next May? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations in Orlando, Florida, to the first eligible members of the military community that book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since they started this giveaway eight years ago, Westgate has provided more than 25,000 free nights to eligible military members, veterans, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, it all starts at 9 a.m. EST on Nov. 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Who\u2019s eligible: Military members who have deployed to a combat zone; combat veterans; and Gold Star families and their immediate family members. Verification must be provided. For those currently serving, a military ID card or military dependent ID card is required upon check-in. For veterans and Gold Star Families, a DD-214 or DD-1300 form or additional verification will be required prior to arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 What: A three-day, two-night stay during the weekend of May 10-12, 2019, for up to four guests at the Westgate Town Center Resort &amp; Spa or the Westgate Vacation Villas Resort &amp; Spa. Both are about a mile from the main entrance to Walt Disney World Resort. On May 11, Gary Sinise &amp; The Lt. Dan Band will perform at an outdoor concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 How do I sign up? The offer is valid for up to the first 1,500 online bookings starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 9 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westgatesalutes.com\/\" target=_blank>www.westgatesalutes.com<\/a>. Bookings end at 11:59 EST on Nov. 11, or whenever all 1,500 bookings have been claimed. You must complete the online military appreciation form and provide a $100 deposit, which is fully refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/management\/pay-benefits\/2018\/11\/06\/veterans-day-discounts-your-comprehensive-guide-to-free-pizza-farm-supplies-desserts-hotel-stays-and-more\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tall-ships-cruises-veteran-discounts.New-RC-SC-002.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">Veterans Day discount update: Tall ship cruises, cannabis, workouts, burgers and more<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">Here&#039;s a long list of deals offered nationwide and tips to help you make the most of them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Not included: Travel to and from the resort isn\u2019t included, nor are any other charges and fees incurred before, during and after the stay. For example, meals and gratuities aren\u2019t included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 What\u2019s it worth? The average retail value of the military giveaway offer is between $358 and $398, depending on the room type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/thankyoumilitary\/terms-conditions\/\" target=_blank>https:\/\/www.westgateresorts.com\/thankyoumilitary\/terms-conditions\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* What if I can\u2019t go that weekend? Westgate Resorts is also offering a 25 percent discount for all military and veterans valid for stays by Nov. 14, 2019, at any of its resorts nationwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average value of the giveaway is between $358 and $398. 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