The Orlando Sentinel reports that both active and retired members of the U.S. Military, including the National Guard and Reservists, are now being offered theme park tickets at a discounted rate. The tickets will be valid Sept. 29, 2013, through Sept. 27, 2014. Blackout dates are Dec. 20-31, 2013, and April 13-20, 2014 for the four theme parks and two water parks. In addition, Magic Kingdom is blacked-out on July 4. Tickets must be used by Sept. 27, 2014, and they are nontransferable. Some Walt Disney World Hotel stays will also be discounted for Military guests during this time span. We thank all U.S. Military personnel for their service.