Hawaii & Military Discounts

by Lexi Brown

Welcome to Hawaii!

One thing you have probably heard about island living even before you received orders here is how much more expensive things are compared to the mainland. Everything from gas prices, groceries, rent…the prices are high!

However, Oahu is all about thanking service members and their families through discounts to attractions, eateries and more. Many local spots around the island offer Military discounts due to how much the Military community helps boosts Hawaiian economy. Now more than ever since tourism has taken a hit due to the pandemic.

Here are some of our favorite businesses and attractions to visit and use their advertised Military discount.

Disney Aulani

Disney Aulani offers specific Military discounts for booking throughout the year, you can visit their website to check out dates. You can also follow the Aulani Staycation group stay info Facebook group to save on group booking deals and receive discounts throughout the year.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AulaniStaycation

https://www.disneyaulani.com/

Atlantis Adventures

Take a cruise adventure and go whale watching or go under the water in their submarine tour.

Will re-open after March 2021 due to covid restrictions.

https://atlantisadventures.com/military/

Kailua Beach Adventures

Offers 25% off Military discount on their paddleboards, snorkel gear, kayaks, boogie boards and bikes rentals.

https://www.kailuabeachadventures.com/military-discount-activities-oahu

Honolulu Zoo

If you are looking for a place to take the kids all year round the zoo is a great place to let them have fun. They offer military discount for adults 13 & over: $8.00 and children 3-12 years: $4.00

https://www.honoluluzoo.org/visit-honolulu-zoo/

Waimea Valley

Waimea Valley’s botanical garden includes 52 themed gardens and is the home to over 5000 documented types of tropical and subtropical plants including native Hawaiian plants and globally endangered species. Enjoy the day at their waterfall.

https://www.waimeavalley.net/admissions/view/fees

WetnWild Hawaii

Enjoy the day out in the sun at WetnWild. Have fun at their surf sliders, keiki kove and brave their Tornado tunnel slide.

https://www.wetnwildhawaii.com/tickets/

Kualoa Ranch

They offer Military and Kama’aina discounts on their tours and attractions.

https://www.kualoa.com/military-kamaaina/

Dolphin Excursions

Dolphin excursions and whale watching tours military discounts.

https://dolphinexcursions.com/

Windward Mall

Military Mondays at Windward mall is an all-year-round discount offered to Military members and their families. For a list of participating stores visit:

https://www.windwardmall.com/events/military-mondays/

Ka Makana Ali’i

Military Mondays at Ka Makana Ali’i shopping center is an all-year-round discount offered to Military members and their families. For a list of participating stores visit:

https://www.kamakanaalii.com/event/Military-Mondays/2145490435/

Waikiki Aquarium

Offers Military discount

Currently the Aquarium is closed indefinitely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/visit/buy-tickets/

Bishop Museum

Check out all the amazing exhibits and learn about Hawaiian culture and history. Visit their Planetarium and enjoy their monthly museum events.

https://www.bishopmuseum.org/tickets/

Children Discovery Center

Take the kids out for a day of learning fun.

http://discoverycenterhawaii.org/general-information/

‘Olino theaters

Enjoy movie night at ‘Olino theaters. All verified Military members and families receive discount on tickets.

https://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/olino/discounts

There are plenty of places that offer discounts. If you are new to Hawaii and are looking to change your state I.D most places do offer Kama’aina discounts with a Hawaiian I.D verification.

You can also visit your local MWR ITT office to check out the discounts they offer for attractions around Oahu.

MWR Hawaii

The MWR Hawaii offers military discounts on a variety of attractions all over Oahu. You can visit a MWR ITT location or check their website for more info. Their Yearly pricelist and specials is out now for 2021.

https://hawaii.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-travel-services