Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2024 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! The Universal Orlando Resort has continued their Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass for 2024. Freedom Passes are “Unlimited Use Tickets” that are sort of like a Universal Annual Pass, but without the other […]
2024 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Disneyland Announced their 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute. (14 November 2023) – Updated 16 Nov. for blockout dates. THis follows Disney World announcing last month. What was announced this morning: Disneyland Salute Tickets prices and dates have been announced for 2024 Disneyland Salute Room dates have been announced for 2024 Tickets Ticket Prices […]
Is There Any Reason to Choose a Disney Hotel over Shades of Green?
This is a question that is often asked by the military community and it can get contentious! Shades of Green has die hard fans who are totally convinced that Shades of Green is cheaper and better than staying with Disney. But is this true? Of course everyone’s perspective and experiences are different. So, in this […]
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2024
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 14 November 2023) See our companion post about Military Discounted Tickets here: Top Ten Things […]
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me for 2024?
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for me? I am often asked some version of this question. Updated 14 November 2023 A Very Complex Issue “I’d like to go to Disney World or Disneyland for 5 days, what’s the cheapest ticket to buy?” This question is typical of those that I receive, and while […]
How Disney Price Increases Affect Military Ticket Discounts
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: 16 October 2023 for Increase on some GP tickets and 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute. January 2023 for Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets price increase February […]
Top 2 Disney Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets for 2024
Here are the Top Two Military Tickets for Disney’s Theme Parks Updated November 2024 Number 1 – Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Note to non-retired veterans; you do not qualify for the Disney Armed Forces Salute, however there are Disney Veteran Discounts that you do qualify for. They are listed below. You should read this post about your benefits and […]
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Discount Tickets in 2023
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 14 November 2023) See the companion post about Military Discounted Rooms here: […]
2023 Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland
What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many newer members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but prior to January 2009 there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers we […]
Shades of Green Savings in May Special 2024
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in May Special for 2024. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: May 1 – 31, 2024 These dates and discount amount can change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $147.90 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests […]
Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2024
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in April Special for 2024. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: April 6 – 17 & 22 – 30, 2024 These dates and discount amount can change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $147.90 per night stay (E1-E6, […]
Walk Between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the EPCOT Resort Area
Did you know that it is possible to walk between Disney’s EPCOT Deluxe Resort Area Disney’s Hollywood Studios? In fact it’s possible to walk from EPCOT’s International Gateway, through the resort area and on to Hollywood Studios! Here’s our post with directions and pictures of the route. This post is one of our many Walking at […]
2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Walt Disney World Announced their 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute. (24 October 2023) As is typical, info is slowly coming out. What we know this morning: Walt Disney World Salute Tickets prices and dates have been announced for 2024 Walt Disney World Salute Room dates have been announced for 2024 The Disneyland Resort […]
2024 Military Discount on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is offering military discounts on WDW Memory Maker. Disney’s Memory Maker PhotoPass and Memory Maker are Disney’s two programs with witch you can have Disney’s professional photographers document your Disney World Vacation. For 2023 and 2024 Walt Disney World is offering their Memory Maker Service for a huge discount! NOTE: Disneyland is […]
Disney Military Tickets – Your 2024 Start to Finish Guide
The MDT Guide to purchasing and using Your Military Disney Tickets You Are Going To Disney! Great now you’ve got a lot of things to start thinking about. Theme park tickets are one of the biggest expenses for a Disney vacation. This post is meant to be your end-to-end guide on all things related to […]
Sleep In and Stay Late at Disney Worlds’ EPCOT
Are you planning a magical vacation to Disney World and looking to make the most of your time but also find time to sleep? We’ve got a tip for you that might just enhance your experience: sleep in on your EPCOT day! EPCOT, known for its unique blend of culture, technology, and innovation, offers a […]
Unrestricted Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World in 2024!
Waiting until 2 p.m. to park hop is over at Walt Disney World in 2024! Disney Announced Yesterday (11 Oct. 2023): Beginning Jan. 9, 2024, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass will be able to once again visit another theme park at any time of day during park hours […]
Disney World Theme Park Reservations and Military Tickets
The Much Hated Theme Park Reservations are Going Away for Most People in 2024! Unfortunately this does not not include the U.S. Military Community! Disney World announced today (11 Oct 2023) That: Beginning Jan. 9, 2024, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass will be able to once again visit […]
Military Disney Tips Guide to the EPCOT Festivals
EPCOT is renowned for its educational experiences that celebrate cultures, technology, innovation, and international cuisine. Throughout the year, EPCOT hosts a series of special events known as EPCOT Festivals. These festivals offer guests the opportunity to explore unique themes, enjoy live entertainment, participate in interactive activities, and indulge in a wide array of culinary delights. […]
Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison
Welcome to the third installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This post wraps up my series intended to help you determine the differences between Shades and the Disney Resorts. I hope that you’ll find them helpful. Be sure to post comments and questions below. Also please see How does Shades of […]
Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison
Welcome to the second installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This is the second post on the differences between Shades of Green and the Disney World resorts, this series is offered in the hope it will help you with your Disney trip planning. Also please see the other 2 posts […]
Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort Room Rates
Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort on Walt Disney World property sets their room rates by pay-grade. Updated Sept. 2023 for FY 2025 rates. You’ll find Shades of Green has reasonable room rates when compared to many of the Disney World Resorts and other hotels in the local area. Rates are based upon your pay […]
Shades of Green – Disney Value Resort Comparison
This is the first installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series Also please see How does Shades of Green compare to Disney in Price and the other 2 posts in the series: Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison Readers often send me questions […]
Disney vs. Universal – Is Universal for Small Children?
Perhaps the hottest debate in family vacations is whether to choose Walt Disney World or the Universal Orlando Resort. Covering all of the factors for these two parks would have us here for weeks, so let’s take a look at the two parks if you are traveling with smaller children. Obviously, traveling with young children […]
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2024?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every summer. 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced This year the queries have started rolling in! The military community usually starts asking this question in the June timeframe because Disney usually releases their general […]