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Why All Military Families Should Buy Travel Insurance

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2023 Walt Disney World Military Resort Rates

Whenever you book a Disney vacation you may recall being asked if you would like to buy travel insurance through Disney. Most people scoff at the thought of paying even more money for their vacation, but if you’re a military family, specifically active duty, you may want to consider vacation insurance. What Is Vacation Insurance? […]

Filed Under: Disney Tips Tagged With: Disneyland, Tips, Walt Disney World

Honoring All Disney Veterans and Those Who Served at Home

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2023 Walt Disney World Military Resort Rates

When America entered the second World War, the whole landscape of the Disney Company changed. December 7th, 1941 was the day to live in infamy, the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The nation changed overnight, and the Walt Disney Company was no exception. The next day, the U.S. Army required the use of half […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Disney History, Patriotic Disney, Special Events

Walt Disney World Christmas Fun Facts

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Christmas is Here at the Magic Kingdom! Halloween was just a few days ago but in Walt Disney World, November 1st means Christmas time! After the park closes down to the last guest on October 31, the work begins! Over 160 Cast Members work all through the night to take down the Halloween pumpkins and […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Special Events, Walt Disney World

Honoring Disney Veterans: Robert Sherman

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 This week we are honoring Robert Sherman, the older of the Sherman Brothers, for his service in the United States Army. Years before he was a part of the song-writing dynamic duo that brought us “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “it’s a small world”, Robert Sherman served in World War II. Sherman joined the Army in 1943 when […]

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Honoring Disney Veterans: Walt Disney

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Walt Disney was an American patriot through and through. He showed his love of country through wartime propaganda and of course, attractions at his parks. Walt Disney helped to bring Abraham Lincoln to the people 100 years after his death with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Hall of Presidents. Just walking through Liberty Square […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Disney History, Patriotic Disney

10 Best Free Things To Do In Walt Disney World

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It’s no secret that Walt Disney World is expensive, but did you know that there are free things in Disney? It’s true! Many of the items on this list are even on our must-do list for every visit! 10. Pixie Dust Peter Pan taught us that all we need is a little faith, trust, and […]

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ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES: Disney Salute Tickets Expire SOON!

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If you are a qualifying military family planning a wonderful Christmas vacation, keep reading! If you follow Military Disney Tips then you know all about the great discounts that Disney offers to military families. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are the best deal available to these families by offering a flat rate ticket for […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: Disneyland, military discounted tickets, Special Events, Walt Disney World

Disney History: The Sherman Brothers

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You may have never heard of Robert and Richard Sherman, better known as the Sherman Brothers, but we guarantee you have heard their work with the Walt Disney Company. The sibling duo was a song writing powerhouse that Walt Disney believed in so much that he kept them on as permanent Disney employees. The brothers […]

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Best Day Ever With Disney Celebration Buttons

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With a vacation as magical as Walt Disney World, we’re always looking for the best souvenirs or the best way to solidify those memories. Sometimes it’s scouring the shops looking for just the right trinket, or maybe it is saving up for a special collectible. And sometimes the most magical memento is one that is […]

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Affordable Babysitting Service for WDW Date Night

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It’s hard enough to get a date night when you have kids! But if you’re a military family, then it can feel darn near impossible! Between deployments, TDYs, training schedules and schools, it’s hard to find time for each other, and more than likely, you have moved to fill the needs of the military and no […]

Filed Under: Disney and Military Life, Disney for Adults Tagged With: Walt Disney World

What to Eat at Every EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth 2022

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What to Eat at Every EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth 2022

EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is one of EPCOT’s most popular festivals every year. Who doesn’t like to celebrate food, though we can’t help but notice that really it should be called the Food & Beer Festival, but we guess it doesn’t exactly sound as classy. We ventured all the way around the World Showcase […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, EPCOT, EPCOT Festivals

Fall in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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Fall in the Disney World's Magic Kingdom

Fall is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom! Every year starting in August, the Magic Kingdom begins its transformation into autumn with fall colors, pumpkins, and Disney-style scarecrows. From the moment you enter those turnstiles, before you even walk through the tunnels you will see the pumpkins and leaves lavishly decorating the lamp posts […]

Filed Under: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

25 Top Disney World Rides for the Whole Family

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Walt Disney World is one of the greatest vacation destinations not only because of the magic, but also because there is so much for the entire family to do together, regardless of age. Of course all Disney shows have no age or height requirement, but some people are really at the most magical place on […]

Filed Under: Attractions Tagged With: Attractions, Walt Disney World

Disney Acronyms and Phonetic Alphabet

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Walt Disney World is filled with almost as much alphabet soup as the military! Forget TDY, PCS, and LES, it’s time to break down DAS, ADRs, and QS/TS! Check out this partial list of Disney World Acronyms. ADR – Advanced Dining Reservation AP – Annual Pass CM – Cast Member DAH – Disney After Hours […]

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10 Best Disney Snacks for Your Money

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If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World you may think that it’s just filled with hot dogs, pizza, popcorn and burgers… Ok, it is, but the parks are also loaded with amazing snacks and treats that are anything but boring, but what snacks are not only worth your stomach space, but also worth your […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, Treats, Walt Disney World

Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom

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Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom

Whether you have allergies, are vegetarian/vegan, gluten free, or just trying to eat healthy, Disney tries to have fun and delicious food to accommodate you! It can be intimidating to pre-plan a vacation if you have a restrictive diet, so we prepared this guide. For each Quick Service location we will highlight a healthy option, […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

How I Got My Grumpy Soldier to Love Disney

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How I Got My Grumpy Soldier to Love Disney

Our Disney Addiction Began as Vacations for the Kids My husband and I have 3 kids, and like a lot of other parents we wanted to give our kids the happy memories that can only be found at the most magical place on earth. After the first trip, I was hooked! Of course, our son, […]

Filed Under: Disney Thoughts Tagged With: Disney Military Life, Military Content

Happy Birthday Pluto a World War II Private

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Happy Birthday Pluto a World War II Private

Happy Birthday, Pluto! We all know Pluto, Mickey’s trusty pal! He’s a truly unique classic Disney character because he remained a true dog. No talking, walking upright, or really any other human traits. We really know him as the goodest of good boys, and his birthday is September 5th! Let’s celebrate Pluto with some Disney […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Patriotic Disney

Disney World Ruck March: How the Military Prepared You for Disney

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Disney World Ruck March: How the Military Prepared You for Disney

In addition to being a magical time, a Disney World vacation is also a lot of walking, organization, scheduling, and preparation. Whether it’s the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or even Space Force, you are trained for missions, operations, and war. Well, as it turns out, you are also well trained for a […]

Filed Under: Planning Tagged With: Military Content, Walt Disney World

Inside Disney’s America: The Most Controversial Never Built Theme Park

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Inside Disney's America: The Most Controversial Never Built Theme Park

In 1992 Disney executives began planning a theme park that would celebrate America’s history and diversity. The project, named Disney’s America, would have included a section about the Civil War, a part about spirit guides, and a tribute to Walt Disney himself. Find out how Disney’s America came about and why it was never built. […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Patriotic Disney, Special Events

Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service

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Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service

Did you know that Sergeant Donald Duck Served in the Army during World War 2? Though every character was free game, Donald Duck stood out as a favorite to represent the American way: hard working and angry! He appeared in many shorts and propaganda videos, and actually is the character who appears in more military […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Disney History, Military Content, Special Events

History of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle

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History of Walt Disney World's Cinderella Castle

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World since the start of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Whatever your thoughts are on the color change and the addition of the golden ribbons and 50th Anniversary banners, Cinderella Castle has changed a few times over the years. Why Have a Castle? […]

Filed Under: Magic Kingdom Tagged With: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

The Crayola Experience a Fun Day Away from WDWs Theme Parks

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The Crayola Experience a Fun Day Away from WDWs Theme Parks

Located in Orlando’s Florida Mall is The Crayola Experience, and if you have small children, this is a really great place for them to visit and unwind after some magical but exhausting time in the parks. Children of all ages can visit and play, but based on our experience anyone older than 9 or 10 […]

Filed Under: Outside the Parks Tagged With: Orlando Florida

Lunch at House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs

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Disney Springs Military Discounts At Walt Disney World

We recently went to House of Blues Orlando to enjoy lunch on a Disney Springs day with another MilSpouse. But First, Did You Know About Military Discounts in Disney Springs? Walt Disney World has great ticket discounts and hotel room discounts for military members and their families, but discounts end there. There are no military discounts […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, Disney Springs, Walt Disney World

Disney History: Disney and the War Effort

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Disney History: Disney and the War Effort

Walt Disney was a patriot through and through, and he loved his country. When America entered the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor the Disney company did everything but suit up and grab a weapon to help with the war. Wartime Footing At the time, the animation studio was riding the high of Snow […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Military Content, Patriotic Disney

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