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Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance

By Steve 144 Comments

Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance

Disney’s  Theme Park Reservation Systems causes quite a bit of concern for Military Travelers! The Problem With the advent of Disney World and Disneyland’s new, hopefully temporary Theme Park Reservation System it is very important to have your Disney Military Tickets well prior to arrival. (Updated January 2023) In order to make your Theme Park Reservations, […]

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What’s the Difference Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Disney Regular Military Discounted Tickets

By Steve 2 Comments

Many people are confused by the Difference Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Regular Military Discounted Tickets for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are quite a few people that don’t even know about the Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland! In this post I’m going to lay out the […]

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How do I get to Shades of Green?

By Steve 18 Comments

Shades of Green Bus Service

Here’s all the info that you’ll need if you are bound for Shades of Green, the U.S. Military owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World from Orlando International Airport! My family has lots of experience flying into Orlando International Airport. I was stationed in Ohio for many years and we flew into Orlando several […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with Pictures! It is possible to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might want to take this walk to check out the Grand Floridian and it’s restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Transportation, Walking, Walt Disney World

How Do Disney World Resorts Compare To Shades of Green In Price?

By Steve 9 Comments

Shades of Green Resort

Planning a Disney World vacation is a big undertaking! One of the biggest decisions price wise that 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 […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center

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Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort

Directions to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), with Pictures! The Polynesian Village Resort is located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom’s  Transportation and Ticket Center. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the Monorail Station and its EPCOT Line without riding all […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Transportation, Walking, Walt Disney World

Disney World Dining Card Promo for Military Families

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Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Walt Disney World just announced a Disney Dining Plan Substitute for 2023! This new, never seen before offer seems to be taking the place of the Free Dining Offers of years past (at least for now). As I did in the past for the Free Dining Offers, I’ll try to guide you in your decision […]

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How Disney Price Increases Affect Military Ticket Discounts

By Steve 5 Comments

Many people say there is nothing sure in life but Death and Taxes. I’d like to add another sure thing to the list, Disney Price Increases. Updated: January 2023 for Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets price increase February 2022 for the discontinuation of Shades of Green Stars and Stripes Passes and 2022 General Public Price […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom

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Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! The Grand Floridian is located within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the park without waiting on or riding in a crowded monorail. It’s also great for […]

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Planning Your 2023 Disney Vacation for Military Families

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Merry Christmas to all! Finally, all the shopping and preparation for Christmas is over. All the presents have been opened and the kids are enjoying all of their new toys. This is traditionally (based on my historical traffic numbers) the time that Mom and Dad start to plan for next year’s vacation. In an effort […]

Filed Under: Disney Tips Tagged With: Dining, Disneyland, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Shades of Green, Transportation, Walt Disney World

The 2023 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide

By Steve 12 Comments

Disney Animal Kingdom Military Discounts

Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2023 Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. Updated for 2023 – Dec 2022 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 […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Planning, Shades of Green, Walt Disney World

Military Disney Tips 2023 Disney Packing Checklist

By Steve 2 Comments

Welcome to Military Disney Tips!

My what to pack for Disney checklist includes items I’ve tested and used myself in the parks, plus great ideas that I’ve seen elsewhere and am 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 […]

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How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work for 2023

By Steve 18 Comments

Upgrade Your Disney Room For Free

Starting back in 2018 Disney changed the way they allocate Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts. In the past, from 2009 through 2017, the Disney Armed Forces Salute resort hotel room discounts had always been a set percentage off of the standard rack room rate. Back then if the discount for your desired resort, room type, […]

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Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2023

By Steve 3 Comments

Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World

Military Families are eligible for military discounts on Stroller Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort! Walt Disney World rents strollers, but only in the theme parks and only for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation you will need to rent from an independent company. You will find […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: Military Discount, Sea World, Shades of Green, Single Focus, Universal Studios Florida, Walt Disney World

What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me for 2023?

By Steve 80 Comments

2023 Walt Disney World Military Resort Rates

What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for me? I am often asked some version of this question. Updated February 2022 for the discontinuation of Shades of Green Stars and Stripes Passes Updated August 2021 for Non-return of FastPass+ and introductory info on Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ A Very Complex Issue “I’d like to […]

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Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2023

By Steve 6 Comments

Upgrade Your Disney Room For Free

Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food, snacks, or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to your Walt Disney World Resort. You can mail them from […]

Filed Under: Helpful, Planning Tagged With: Dining, Military Disney Tips, Walt Disney World

Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2023 at Walt Disney World

By Steve 9 Comments

Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2020 at Walt Disney World

Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans are able to get military discounts on Mobility Scooters (ECVs) Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World rents scooters, but only in the theme parks, for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation you will need to rent […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: DisAbilities, Military Discount, Single Focus, Walt Disney World

Disney Military Ticket Physical Security

By Steve 9 Comments

Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets

What if your Disney Tickets were stolen or lost? Are you prepared? I ask because this recently happened to a MDT reader and their family. They’d arrived in Orlando for their long awaited vacation and stopped at a local grocery store for some supplies. While in the store, their vehicle was broken into and their […]

Filed Under: Disney Tips Tagged With: Disneyland, military discounted tickets, Safety, Security, Walt Disney World

Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2023

By Steve 28 Comments

2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline

Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about military discounts on rooms using this offer. (Updated December 2022) See our companion post about Military Discounted Tickets here: Top Ten Things You Need […]

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Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets in 2023

By Steve 715 Comments

2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline

Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket discounts and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about the Military Discounted Tickets with this offer. (Updated December 2023) See the companion post about Military Discounted Rooms here: Top […]

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Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green

By Steve 28 Comments

shades of green garden gallery buffet

On a recent trip to Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military only Resort, we dropped by the Garden Gallery for breakfast. The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery serves a traditional American style buffet breakfast every morning. You’ll be sure to […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

Chip n’ Dale’s Deli – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool

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Chip n' Dale's Deli - A Convenient to Shades of Green's Magnolia Pool

The Chip n’ Dale’s Deli 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 as the On the Greens Grill. But several years ago operation switched back to Disney and then in 2020 they […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Disney Golf, Shades of Green, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

By Steve 2 Comments

Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery features, a la carte items plus all you can eat buffets, which include a great selection of international cuisine plus a fresh fruit, soup and salad bar. (Updated April 2022) – Note the Garden Gallery […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

Shades of Green Fitness Center

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Shades of Green Fitness Center

The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available. Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Fitness, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store

By Steve 13 Comments

Shades of Green 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 that carries your typical convenience items plus has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and […]

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