Planning a Disney World vacation is a big undertaking! One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make during your Walt Disney World vacation planning will be where to stay. Should you stay at a Disney World Resort using the Disney Armed Forces Salute, or at Shades of Green the Military Owned and Operated Resort on […]
Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store
Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort has an Armed Forces Exchange Service General Store on property. It’s a small convenience store which has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They also carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and juice Liquor, beer, and wine […]
Disney Aulani U.S. Military Fall Offer 2019
U.S. Military Offer: Escape to Paradise this Fall and Save up to 35% on Weekday Stays at Disney’s Aulani Resort. Disney has announced another a great discount for military families at its Aulani Resort on Oahu, Hawaii. Military Discount rates are available on most weekday stays—Sunday through Thursday nights—from August 19 through December 21, 2019, with checkout […]
Walt Disney World Room View Categories – Do They Matter at Value and Moderate Resorts?
Walt Disney World has numerous room categories at all of their Resort Hotels. In this post we’ll look at which matter and which don’t at the Value and Moderate Resorts. There are many different room categories at the various resorts, and they all have a corresponding price point. The goal of this post is to […]
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking 2019
Disneyland Resort provides three official parking options for guests: the Toy Story Parking Area, the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and the new Pixar Pals Parking Structure. (Updated June 2019) Though these three parking areas are the official lots designated for guest use, Disneyland may open Cast Member lots such as the Pumbaa Parking Area (across […]
Waiting On Your Walt Disney World 60-Day FastPass Plus Window To Open
So you’ve linked your Disney Armed Forces Salute or Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets to your My Disney Account. What’s next? As soon as you link a valid ticket or annual pass to your account you will open up your 30 day FastPass Plus window. You will then be eligible to make FastPass […]
Increased Parking Fees at Disney World Resorts for 2020
Along with releasing 2020 general public resort prices today, Disney also increased the cost to park at the Walt Disney World Resorts. 18 June 2019 – The change is effective for all reservations made starting today. Reservations booked prior will still be at the old rates. For reservations made before 18 June 2019 for arrivals […]
On the Green Grill Review – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool
The On the Green Grill is a Disney operated Quick Service location that is located right next to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool. For many years Shades of Green ran this location through a sub-contractor. But several years ago operation switched back to Disney. The Grill is literally steps away from the pool, making it […]
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2019
A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […]
The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World
The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. The Golf Resort was located in the middle of the Palm and Magnolia golf courses across the street from the Polynesian Village Resort. The Golf Resort was built of […]
The 2019 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2019 Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. Hi there, I’ve written this guide and checklist to help guide military members and their families through the complexities of getting ready for a Walt Disney World vacation. This checklist has milestones and […]
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2020?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount in 2020? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting in June. The military community starts asking then because Disney always releases their general public resort rates for the upcoming year in late June (Coming 18 June this year). However this is not the case […]
What to Expect on the Day Disney Announces the Disney Armed Forces Salute
While the military is anxiously waiting to find out if Disney will renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for another year, I thought it would be good to review just what to expect if and when they do. Updated for the potential 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute (30 May 2019) Salute Renewal History This post is […]
Military Disney Tips 2019 Disney Packing Checklist
Our what to pack for Disney checklist includes items we’ve tested and used ourselves in the parks, plus great ideas that we’ve seen elsewhere and are planning to try. Everything on this list will either save you some cash or make your vacation and park experience more enjoyable and comfortable. Here is the Military Disney […]
Westgate Resorts 2019 Military Weekend – After Action Report
As Part of Military Appreciation Month Westgate Resorts, for the 8th year in a row, invited thousands of military families to enjoy a free vacation weekend. Each year on Veteran’s Day Westgate Resorts offers the chance to be one of these lucky families by being one of the first to register. Over the years Westgate […]