Disney Vacation Information By Military – For Military
You’ve found the number one site on the Internet for Disney Military Discount Information.
We are a military family and fully understand all the ins and outs of these sometimes complicated and confusing discounts. We’ve been there, done that, and got the Mickey tee shirt!
Well actually very many tee shirts… Really, they’re all I wear.
There are a lot of other great (general public) Disney sites out there and they should play an important part in your Disney vacation planning! (I recommend some here)
But you Should Not get your Disney Military Discount Information second hand from civilians!
Please, also watch out for new copycat military sites that just take information from my site and rewrite it and also post incorrect information!
Here at MDT you will find all the information and rules on Disney’s Military Discounts, even the rules that Disney doesn’t tell you about or that Disney call center cast members are confused about.
The Disney Vacation Experience – Relaxation |
A Disney vacation is a very unique experience, in that it is so immersive that it is very easy to leave behind the everyday cares, worries, and stress of the outside world.
Disney Parks are the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. They are 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 Disney Vacation however can be a little daunting! Especially with the all the complexities of the various military discounts involved.
Relax, this site is here to help!
Newest Content |
The 2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Has Been Announced!
The 2023 Universal Orlando Freedom Pass has been announced!
Here are the latest Posts on my Blog Page:
- What’s the Deal With Disney and Dole Whip?
- Ranking the Best Bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom
- Disney World versus Universal Orlando Fish Fry Throw Down
- Disney Blocks Popular Monorail Access for Military Families
- Enchanted Tales With Belle
- Disney World Announces Big Changes for 2024
- Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2023 at Walt Disney World
- Is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Worth It?
- The NEW Mountain Challenge in Disney World!
- Big Change at Shades of Green – Transportation
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – 2023
- Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2023
- What’s The Deal With Joffrey’s Coffee and Disney?
- Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green
- Chip n’ Dale’s Deli – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool
- Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review
- Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store
- Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green
- Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review
- 2023 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green
And here are some of my newest or most recently updated Pages:
- 2024 Disney Dining Plan Overview
- The Magic Kingdom’s Pinocchio Village Haus
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland
- Main Street Confectionery on Main Street USA
- Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Shades of Green Walt Disney World Special Event Military Discounted Tickets
- Shades of Green Walt Disney World Annual Passes
- Liberty Tree Tavern and The Diamond Horseshoe in the Magic Kingdom
- Walt Disney World General Public Room Discounts
- Shades of Green Fact Sheet
- Golden Oak Outpost in Disney World’s Frontierland
- Shades of Green Resort Pools
- Shades of Green Military Ticket Sales Office
- The Lunching Pad in Disney World’s Tomorrowland
- Shades of Green Resort Activities and Amenities
- Shades of Green Resort Discounts Specials and Packages
MDT also has some very unique military content that you just won’t find on other sites”
- How I Got My Grumpy Soldier to Love Disney
- Disney World Ruck March: How the Military Prepared You for Disney
- Disney World Cast Member, Korea and Vietnam Veteran Passes Away
- Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service
- Disney History: Disney and the War Effort
- Taking the Kids to Disney While the Service Member is Deployed
Keep on reading this page to learn more about MDT and the huge amount of great content that we offer.
Meet Steve |
Hi I’m Steve Bell and I have had a very long association with both the U. S. Military and Walt Disney World. My mission is to offer the best advice that I can for the military community to plan for, save money on, and enjoy their Disney vacation!
The short version is: I’m retired Air Force, retired Air Force Civil Servant, current Defense Contractor for the Air Force, and former Walt Disney World Cast Member (what Disney calls employees). I have spent over 50 years touring Disney’s Theme Parks.
You can read the full story on my About Page.
All About Military Disney Tips |
Military Disney Tips’ Mission:
My Mission is to help military members and their families find out about the sometimes confusing military discounts for Disney’s theme parks, to help them save money, and to have a fantastic vacation.
Military Disney Tips was voted the Best Travel Blog in the FLBlogCon 2015 Brighthouse Networks Sunshine Blog Awards – See our Post
Site Overview and How to Find Information |
Military Disney Tips will give you all the information that you’ll need to know about Disney’s Military Discounts. Unfortunately Disney is not very good at getting all the info out, so that’s what we’re here for. Disney even spreads incorrect information from time to time.
We also cover Shades of Green, the military only resort on Walt Disney World property. You’ll find extensive info on this great option for your Walt Disney World vacation.
You can use the links below on this page which are divided into various categories. Just keep scrolling down!
Or you can use the menu at the top of every page to find category main pages and the most important info.
The navigation links at the top of the page are organized 2 ways, by Topic area (i.e. Tickets, Hotels, etc.) and by Location (i.e. Disney World, Disneyland, etc.).
A few good places to start are:
Veterans, Please Note: While many Disney Military discounts are for current and retired military members, there are discounts potentially available for Non-Retired Veterans also depending on your status. See the veterans section of this page for more info. Click Here to jump to that section
Information By Topic
DISNEY’S ARMED FORCES SALUTE
The 2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Has Been Announced!
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic temporary discount which has been offered since 2009 on a year-by-year basis.
There are many rules associated with the Salute, so be sure to read these links throughly!
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Full Details and Rules
How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Frequently Asked Questions
THEME PARKS AND TICKETS
Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks
Disneyland Resort’s Theme Parks
Using Disney World’s Theme Park Reservation System
Using Disneyland’s Theme Park Reservation System
How to Purchase Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets a Step By Step Guide
Your Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets
MDT’s How To Guide for Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Activation
Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland an Overview (Not the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets)
Walt Disney World’s Regular Military Discounted Tickets
Disneyland’s Regular Military Discounted Tickets
Disney Military Tickets Your Start to Finish Guide
Buy Disney Tickets Long Distance
Disney’s Military ID Guide for Tickets
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me?
The Military Disney Tips Guide to Park Hopping
Walt Disney World Extra Theme Park Hours
Walt Disney World Military Discounts
Disabled Veterans Are Eligible for Disney Military Discounts
HOTELS AND RESORTS
Military Hotel and Resort Overview Page
How Disney’s Military Hotel Discounts Work
Top 8 Reasons to Use An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
Top Ten Things You Should Know About The Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts
Finding the Best Disney World Room Discount
Walt Disney World General Public Room Discounts
Shipping Items to your Walt Disney World Hotel
Check out my recommended Disney Travel Agent for your Disney Resort Stays!
Ears of Experience is a Fee Free Travel Agency they specialize only in Disney Vacations. Owned and operated by a military family! Amy knows all the ins and outs of Disney military discounts!
DISNEY DINING
Shades of Green Dining Overview Page
Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom
Military Discounts on Disney Dining:
11 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan
Check out our new partner site: The Disney Drink Blog
Disney World Free Dining Versus the Disney Armed Forces Salute Discounts
OUTSIDE THE THEME PARKS
Military Discounts at Disney Springs (Walt Disney World)
Military Discounts at Downtown Disney (Disneyland)
Disney Spring’s High Tech Parking Garages at Walt Disney World
DISNEY TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Military Transportation Overview Page
Using Uber and Lyft at Walt Disney World
Your Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center
How to Get to Shades of Green?
Mears Connect, a Magical Express Replacement (My Review)
The Sunshine Flyer, a Magical Express Replacement (offers military discounts to Shades of Green) (My Review)
DISNEY TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
FastPass Plus, Magic Bands, & My Disney Experience are all part of what Disney calls My Magic Plus.
Disney Technology Overview Page
Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Genie+ and Virtual Queues
Disney’s High Tech Smart Elevators
Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants
Disney FuelRod Stations are Available at Disney Parks for Recharging Your Devices
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Full Details and Rules
Your Base Information Travel and Ticket Office
Disney’s Regular Military Discounted Tickets
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets
Disney World Military Discount ID Guide For Veterans
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me?
DISNEYLAND INFORMATION
Disneyland Resort’s Theme Parks
Disneyland Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking
10 Reasons Why Disneyland Is Not Just For Kids
Disneyland Hotels with the Disney Armed Forces Salute
Disneyland’s Good Neighbor Hotels: A Comprehensive List
Disneyland Resort Downtown Disney Military Discounts
Military Discounted Transportation to Disneyland
Disneyland Uses Pictures for Ticket Security
Buy Your Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets at Disneyland Resort Hotels
Buy Disneyland Tickets by Phone and FedEx
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me?
Disneyland Regular Military Discounted Tickets
American History At Disneyland
The Complete Guide To Mickey’s Halloween Party At Disneyland
Non-Retired Military Veterans |
Below are links to my Veteran specific information:
Veteran Discounts for Disney, Universal, and Other Theme Parks
Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide
Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act (Equal Access Act)
Shades of Green Stays for Non-Retired Veterans
Disney World Military Discount ID Guide For Veterans
Disabled Veterans Are Eligible for Disney Military Discounts
Shades of Green Resort |
There is a ton of information on Shades of Green this site! See the Overview and the few linked pages below. On every page about Shades of Green you will see a links section at the bottom, which leads to many more pages of information.
Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green
Shades of Green Resort Activities and Amenities Overview
The Best Rooms at the Shades of Green
Shades of Green – A Great Alternative to Disney World’s Resorts
Use Your Military Star Card at Shades of Green
Linking Military Discounted Tickets and Shades of Green Reservations
Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Genie+ and Virtual Queues
Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green
ID Checks on Shades of Green Buses
10 Best Things About Shades of Green
Shades of Green Poolside Rooms
Shades of Green Room Discounts
How Do Disney World Resorts Compare To Shades of Green In Price?
The Military Disney Tips Blog |
Military Disney Tips consists of both a Main Website and a Blog. The Main Site is where I post basic information and things that don’t change much. The Blog is for news type items, announcements, and things that only last for a while, plus some reader FAQs.
Recent Blog Posts:
- What’s the Deal With Disney and Dole Whip?
- Ranking the Best Bathrooms in the Magic Kingdom
- Disney World versus Universal Orlando Fish Fry Throw Down
- Disney Blocks Popular Monorail Access for Military Families
- Enchanted Tales With Belle
- Disney World Announces Big Changes for 2024
- Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2023 at Walt Disney World
- Is Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Worth It?
- The NEW Mountain Challenge in Disney World!
- Big Change at Shades of Green – Transportation
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – 2023
- Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2023
- What’s The Deal With Joffrey’s Coffee and Disney?
- Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green
- Chip n’ Dale’s Deli – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool
- Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review
- Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store
- Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green
- Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review
- 2023 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green
- Shades of Green’s Java Cafe Review
- Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review
- Shades of Green Resort’s Standard Guest Rooms
- Shades of Green’s Poolside Rooms
- Shades of Green Resort Mangino’s Steakhouse Review
Important Blog Posts:
The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
Disney World and Disneyland access info for Wounded Warriors
Disney Military Discounts – A Confusing Topic For Disabled Veterans
More Military Discounts for Your Vacation |
Check out these Military Discount Savings Negotiated for You by Military Disney Tips:
Need Help? |
Since Military Disney Tips started in 2008, it has grown in popularity and now receives over a million visitors each year!
Individually answering the volume of one-on-one questions that were rolling in became impossible for this part-time endeavor. So I request that you do the following.
If you are having problems finding what you are looking for here are some steps to take:
- Each area of interest has a Main Page which then has links to all the info on that subject. You can find these pages listed in the Menu at the top of every page. Topics are arraigned by:
- Topic area (i.e. Tickets, Hotels, etc.)
- Location (i.e. Disney World, Disneyland, etc.)
- On this page under the Blue sub-header “About Military Disney Tips” you will find sub sections separated by images divided by Topic area.
- Use the search feature that is on every page (top of the site and in the Blog sidebar).
- See the Disney Armed Forces Salute FAQ.
- Review the FAQ Friday Series of Blog Posts.
- See the Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
- Check out our Links and Resources Page.
- Read comments/questions that others have left before you (and my answers to them).
If you still haven’t found what you need leave a comment yourself. This is the best way to get a response as I see every comment that is left. I approve comments manually and answer as I approve them.
If all else fails, then go to the contact page to see how to contact me.
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MDT Newsletter |
To keep on top of what is going on you can sign up for the Monthly Newsletter. Near the end of each month I’ll send out the Newsletter to let you know what has been going on over the last month on the site and blog. The usual items are news on Disney discounts, Shades of Green, and anything else going on.
Occasionally I will also send out special notices to let you know of special of time sensitive items (like the renewal of the Disney Armed Forces Salute). If you are waiting to hear about a renewal announcement of the Disney Armed Forces Salute, you need to get the Newsletter, you will be emailed as soon as the offer comes out!
When you sign up you will get an initial series of intro Newsletters with introductory Information on Disney Vacations grouped by a different topic each day for a week.
Other Orlando & Central Florida Theme Parks |
Here is some information on the Military Discounts that are available for the other Orlando Area Theme Parks if you want to branch out from Walt Disney World.
Be sure to check your Base Ticket Office for all ongoing deals!
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Entertainments’ Waves of Honor Program Offers Active Duty free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa’s Bush Gardens, or other Bush Parks for the Military Member and up to 3 dependents.
Regular SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Military Tickets – At Shades of Green. Base Ticket Office’s also offer these tickets at similar prices.
SeaWorld Parks has offers for all Veterans at some of their parks.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando 2023 Freedom Passes have been announced!
Universal a great Disney Alternative
What’s the Right Military Discounted Universal Orlando Ticket for Me?
Universal Orlando City Walk Military Discounts
Regular Universal Orlando Military Tickets – At Shades of Green. Base Ticket Office’s also offer these tickets at similar prices.
Jen Novak is Military Disney Tips’ Recommended Universal Studios Travel Agent! Just click this link to get your Quote
For much more content on the Universal Orlando Resort see our other Website Universal Orlando for Military.
- How to Use Universal Orlando’s Freedom Pass
- Buy Universal Orlando Resort Military Tickets Using Your Star Card
- Universal Studios Theme Parks Primer
- Universal Studios Park
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Universal’s Hotels
What to Wear to Universal Studios Orlando (External Link)
Legoland Florida
UPDATE AUG 2022: LEGOLAND has discontinued their free ticket offer for military members!
You can still purchase military discounted tickets through Shades of Green’s Ticket Office or you local base one if they carry them.
Current Prices:
LEGOLAND Florida | Ages 3+ |
2-Day Admission to LEGOLAND | $ 63.00 |
2-Day Admission to LEGOLAND & Water Park | $ 77.50 |
2-Day Admission to LEGOLAND & Peppa Pig | $ 77.50 |
The Crayola Experience – Orlando
The Crayola Experience is a short drive away from Disney World.
Shades of Green sells military discounted tickets.
This MDT Post By: Steve Bell Steve is the the Military Disney Tips Founder. He a retired U.S. Military Member who's been touring the Disney Parks since 1971! Steve's mission is to help military families with their Disney vacations in every way. Check out Steve's Bio. Subscribe to Steve's email newsletter to get website updates and news by clicking this link. |
Planning a Disney Trip? Want to get the best military discounts that are available? Feeling a little confused? See Our Great Disney Discount and Planning Info:
- Disney Veteran & Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
- Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
- Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide
- Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
- Dining Overview Page
- Transportation Overview Page
- Technology Overview Page
- Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort
Military Disney Tips' Recommended Disney Travel Agent Ears of Experience Disney Only Travel Agency. Military family owned and operated! They know all the ins and outs of Disney military discounts! |