Military Families Get Huge Deal At Disney World

Military families get huge deal at Disney World.  If you or someone you know is part of our military, you need to tell them about this deal.

Love that Disney is helping those who serve our country with a deal that can save a lot of money.  This deal is good for the rest of the year, so you're not pressured to make a decision right now.  Not only can military families save money on tickets to Disney, but also hotel rooms, cruises and more.   Disney said active or retired members of the U.S. Military, or their spouses (with valid and active U.S. military IDs), can take advantage of a four or five day ticket deal.

The 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket is available for purchase through Dec. 11. The ticket costs $369 with the park hopper option.

The 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket is available until Dec. 12. It costs $349 with the park hopper option.  To purchase the tickets at participating U.S. military base ticket offices or in person.  Block out dates do apply and you must make a reservation.

If you are planning to visit Disneyland, in California, the park is offering discounted three and four day park hopper tickets.   A three day park hopper ticket costs $245 and a four day ticket costs $280.

Discounted tickets to Disneyland will need to be purchased by Dec. 11 and can be used through Dec. 15.

As reported by WFLA.com, Disney also announced they plan on investing around $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next 10 years.   Disney also plans on opening new Frozen-themed lands at its Hong Kong, Paris and Tokyo properties, along with a Zootopia-themed land in Shanghai.   Other plans Disney made was to create a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge in Magic Kingdom and the reimagining of the Test Track ride at Epcot.

Here are the 10 best pumpkin patches in Tampa to check out.  This time of year we all love to get out and enjoy the cooler weather and see all of the fall festivities around the bay area.

That's right, cooler weather is coming to the bay area in the next few weeks.  Fall is in the air.  It's time for boots and sweater weather.   Well, maybe not sweaters just yet, but soon.   Restaurants are serving up spiced coffee and drinks and pumpkin flavored goodies.   And it's time for fall festivals and Pumpkin Patches!  The kids love to run around and the parents love to find things to get them away from the I-pads.   It's not too early to think about finding that perfect pumpkin to carve a fun or scary face into for a front door decoration.

Let’s take a look at some of the cool ones here in the Tampa Bay area.

First, What is a pumpkin?  The answer – a Pumpkin: Orange-pear hybridized organism, species of vegetable. Many people like to add spice and late’.   Wikipedia says “A pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and is most often deep yellow to orange in coloration.  The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.  All that is good, but it tastes amazing.  Pumpkin pie, pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin baked goods and even pumpkin shakes and frosty's.

The owners of pumpkin patches work very hard all year round to make sure they have the best display for you and your family.  These patches take months of hard work and long hours during the fall season.

Get out and take a drive and explore a new city and a new pumpkin patch.  Make sure you pack a cooler and some snacks for the kids too!

Here are the 10 best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa to check out.

Location: 7401 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Located in St. Pete for more than 30 years, this family-owned business is the perfect spot to capture super cute photos of your little pumpkins while you select the best of the ‘patch’!   You can also pick up a yummy homemade pie and even feed goats in the goat pen. Plus great photo opportunities.

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Open now through November 12

Location: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868 – about 30 min east of Tampa

Cost: $15 for ages 13-64, $12 for ages 2-12, seniors 65+, and active-duty military

Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm invite you to come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch.  Explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.

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Friday - Sundays now through October 29 and Saturdays and Sundays Nov 4-19

Located at 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa

Cost:  $16.95 when purchased in advance for ages 3 and up, children 2 and under are free. Parking is free.

Raprager Family Farm’s Fall Festival is a favorite.  Attractions include axe throwing, pumpkin painting, a 900ft inflatable maze, a baby cow, and more.  The haunted barn is back along with the hay rides, petting zoo, hay chute slide, and other favorites. The farm is kid-friendly all day but does get scarier after 6:00 p.m.

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Open October  7,8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29

Location: 1603 Hawks Griffin Road, Plant City, FL

Cost is free

Keel Farms has a four-acre corn maze for you and the kids to navigate as you find hidden clues and solve a riddle with the rooster mascot, Corky and pals. There is also a pumpkin patch, hayrides, kids zone, and more!

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October 7 - 15

Location: St Pete Pier

Cost is free

The St. Pete Pier is such a fun place to visit and better in the fall.  Pick out your perfect pumpkin at the Family Park at the St. Pete Pier and pose for adorable photos. While you’re there, stay and play at the nearby playground and even tour the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.

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Open Saturday and Sunday, Oct 14 & 15 and Oct 21 & 22

Location: Armature Works, Tampa

Cost is free

The Heights Fall Festival will take place across two weekends in October and will feature a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painters, activities for the whole family, and live music. There will also be a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries.

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Saturday October 21, 2023, from 12 pm-4 pm

Location: 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo, FL 33774 Clearwater Pumpkin Patch

Cost: Free admission, $10 per pumpkin

The 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Florida Botanical Gardens.   Here you will find a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, spooky activities, and more. Fun for both kids and adults. 

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October 1-31, 2023 Mon-Fri: 1 pm-8 pm, Sat-Sun: 9 am-9 pm

Location: 106 E Lumsden Avenue, Brandon, FL

Cost: Pumpkins $4 and up

Bring your friends and family out to wander through rows of pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, white pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, highly stacked hay bales, garden mums, and much more. Bring the whole family for fun photo opportunities.

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October 4 – October 26, 2023

Location: 1602 W. Snow Circle, Tampa.

Cost: varies for pumpkins

Come pick out the perfect pumpkin at Hyde Park Village. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The pumpkin patch is located by the fountain near Pottery Barn.

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October 7-November 5, 2023, Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm

Location: 6151 Varn Road, Plant City, FL

Cost: $12. Ages 3 and under are FREE

This is a family-friendly event including fall games and activities during the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Navigate the corn maze and then go check out the duck races.  Challenge your kids to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and don't to grab the perfect pumpkin.

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