Military Disney Tips

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Welcome to Military Disney Tips!

Disney Vacation Information By Military – For Military

Military Disney Discounts, Tickets, Resorts, and Planning Help for Military Families

Welcome to Military Disney Tips, the number one site on the internet for Disney military discount information.

Military Disney Tips has been helping military families plan Disney vacations since 2008.

If you are trying to figure out Disney’s sometimes confusing military discounts, you are in the right place. This site was created to help military families save money, avoid common mistakes, and enjoy better Disney vacations at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond.

We are a military family, and we fully understand the ins and outs of these discounts because we have used them ourselves. We have been there, done that, and yes, we have the Mickey T-shirts to prove it. Actually, very many T-shirts. They are pretty much all I wear.

Welcome to Military Disney Tips

There are plenty of good general Disney websites out there, and many of them can be helpful. But when it comes to Disney military discounts, Shades of Green, ticket rules, and eligibility, you really want information from someone who knows the military side of this process too.

Disney does not always explain these offers clearly, and sometimes even Disney’s own Cast Members get military discount details wrong. That is one of the big reasons this site exists.

If you only click a few links on this page, start with these five:

Start Here

There is a huge amount of information on this site, and that is a good thing. But if you are new here, the easiest way to use Military Disney Tips is to start with the topic that best matches your biggest question right now.

You do not have to figure all of this out on your own. Disney military discounts can be complicated, and the rules are not always presented clearly. This site is here to help you cut through the confusion.

If you’re new to Military Disney Tips, these are the best places to begin planning your Disney vacation. These guides explain the most important Disney military discounts, ticket options, and resort choices available to military families.

These pages will answer most of the questions that military families have when planning a Disney vacation.

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And here are some of the newest or most recently updated planning pages:

MDT also has some very unique military-specific content that you simply will not find on general Disney sites.

Meet Steve

Hi, I’m Steve Bell, and I have had a long connection with both the U.S. military and Walt Disney World. Military Disney Tips is where those two worlds come together.

Steve Bell Military Disney Tips

The short version is this: I’m retired from the Air Force, a retired Air Force Civil Servant, a former Defense Contractor supporting the Air Force, and a former Walt Disney World Cast Member. I have also spent more than 50 years visiting Disney parks.

My goal with this site is simple: to give military families the kind of Disney vacation help I wish more people had when I first started learning all these rules myself.

Read the full story on the About Page

Most Helpful Military Disney Planning Guides

If you only read a few pages on this site, make it these. They cover the topics that military families ask about more than anything else.

Disney’s Armed Forces Salute

Disney’s Armed Forces Salute has been one of the most valuable Disney military discounts for many years. It can save eligible military families a lot of money, but there are also a lot of rules that go with it. This is one of those topics where reading the details really matters.

Disney Armed Forces Salute Information

If the Salute is what brought you to this site, start with these:

See more Disney Armed Forces Salute articles

Theme Parks and Tickets

There is a lot of ticket information on this site, and that is because Disney military ticket options are not nearly as straightforward as they should be. Between Armed Forces Salute tickets, regular military discounted tickets, activation rules, and eligibility, there is a lot to sort through.

Theme Parks and Tickets

These are some of the best ticket guides to start with:

Also see:

Hotels and Resorts

One of the biggest decisions in planning a Disney vacation is where to stay. For military families, that gets even more interesting once you start comparing Disney discounts, Shades of Green, room locations, and transportation convenience.

Hotels and Resorts

These pages will help you get started:

If you would like extra help with your Disney resort stay, I recommend working with a travel agent who understands Disney military discounts and how military families travel.

The Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists

The Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists

The Mouse Experts is a Disney-focused travel agency that understands military discount vacations and military family travel needs.

Disney Dining

Dining is a big part of the Disney vacation experience, and for many families it is one of the most fun parts of the trip to plan. Whether you are looking for themed restaurants, quick-service options, special snacks, or places where military discounts may apply outside the parks, there is plenty to explore.

Disney Dining

These are some good dining pages to start with:

Military discounts on dining are more limited than ticket and room discounts, but there are still some good opportunities to know about.

Also worth reading: 11 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan

Transportation and Technology

Transportation and technology may not sound like the most magical parts of a Disney vacation, but they can make a big difference in how smoothly your trip goes. From getting around Walt Disney World to using Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Mobile Order, and Disney’s apps, these are the things that can save time, reduce stress, and help your days go better.

Disney Transportation Information

Start with these transportation guides:

And these technology guides can help you use Disney’s systems with a lot less frustration:

Shades of Green Resort

Shades of Green is one of the most important topics on this site for a reason. It is Walt Disney World’s military-only resort, and for many military families it can be one of the best values on property.

There is a ton of information about Shades of Green here on MDT, so if that is what brought you to the site, these are some of the best pages to start with.

Shades of Green Resort Information

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Non-Retired Military Veterans

Veterans, please note: while many Disney military discounts are for current and retired military members, some discounts may also be available for non-retired veterans depending on status and eligibility.

If that applies to you, start with these pages:

Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation?

If you are actively planning a Walt Disney World trip right now, these are some of the best pages to read next.

MDT Newsletter

If you would like to keep up with new content, changes to Disney military discounts, and important planning updates, be sure to sign up for the Military Disney Tips newsletter.

Subscribers get weekly updates on new content, a monthly roundup, and occasional special notices when major discount announcements happen. If you are waiting for news on something like the renewal of the Disney Armed Forces Salute, the newsletter is one of the best ways to hear about it quickly.

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Find Me on YouTube

In addition to the website, my family also shares Disney tips, experiences, and vacation inspiration on YouTube through That Disney Family.

We cover Disney parks, resorts, attractions, transportation, and more, with a mix of family fun and practical planning help.

Visit the That Disney Family YouTube Channel

Other Orlando & Central Florida Theme Parks

If you want to branch out beyond Disney on your Orlando vacation, there are other military discount opportunities as well.

Be sure to check your local base ticket office too, since availability can vary.

For much more Universal military content, please visit Universal Orlando for Military.

Need Help Finding Information?

Since Military Disney Tips has grown so much over the years, individually answering every one-on-one question has become harder than it used to be. So if you are having trouble finding something, here are the best next steps.

  • Use the main menu at the top of the site to browse by topic or destination.
  • Use the search feature on the site.
  • Read the Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ.
  • Visit the FAQ Friday Series.
  • Check the Links and Resources Page.
  • Read the comments on relevant posts, since many common questions have already been asked and answered there.
  • If you still need help, leave a comment on the most relevant post.

If all else fails, visit the contact page for additional ways to reach out.

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Steve is the Military Disney Tips Founder. He is a retired U.S. Military Member who's been touring the Disney Parks since 1971! He has been writing about Disney for the US Military Community here for 18 years. Steve's mission is to help military families with their Disney vacations in every way possible.
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