There are dozens of restaurants in Disney Springs to choose from, all with different themes, cuisines, and audiences. Use our guide to help you choose what restaurants are perfect for your family! Best Restaurant for Young Children T-Rex Taking children to restaurants can be stressful! They get bored, they get picky, and then you feel […]
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2023?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. This year the queries have started even earlier, so I’m posting this earlier than usual. UPDATE 28 Sept 2022: Sadly, the traditional (pre covid) renewal date for the Disney Armed Forces Salute has […]
How I Got My Grumpy Soldier to Love Disney
Our DisneyAddiction 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, the […]
Special Offer for Disney+ Subscribers with Disney Cruise Line
As a special offer for Disney+ subscribers, third and fourth guests sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom on select Disney Cruise Line voyages! This offer available for select staterooms and sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy departing Jan. – April 2023 and does not include taxes, fees […]
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 September 2022) In order to make your Theme Park Reservations, […]
Disney World Cast Member, Korea and Vietnam Veteran Passes Away
Alex Stromski, a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and Walt Disney World Cast Member passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 6 August 2022. Alex retired from the U.S. Navy in 1967 after having served in Korea and Vietnam. Later in life Alex, a longtime Disney fan, became a cast member at Pinocchio Village Haus, […]
The Best Way to Get to Universal Studios from Disney World
What is the Best Way to Get to the Universal Orlando Resort from Walt Disney World Resort? Disney World and Universal are totally different theme park experiences! Many people like to do “Split Stays” where they fit both Theme Park Resort Destinations into their vacation. To do so, you’ve got the challenge of getting not […]
Shades of Green Savings in May Special 2023
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in May Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 7 & 27 – 30 May 2023 1 – 31 May 2023 These dates changed, see why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) […]
How Many Miles is EPCOT Going to Put On My Feet?
Walking Around one of Walt Disney World’s Biggest Theme Parks is the Ultimate Vacation Trek. EPCOT is my favorite Walt Disney World Theme Park! But many people wonder how much walking they will have to do. It’s also a very big one with lots of walking required. Disney’s theme parks require full days of walking, […]
Shades of Green Evergreens Sports Bar Closed for Updates in August 2022
Shades of Green’s Evergreens Poolside Sports Bar will be closed for Updates 29-31 August 2022. Evergreens is Shades of Green’s popular poolside location to get a cool drink or something to eat while relaxing at the Mill Pond Pool. The Sports Bar will be closed from 29 to 31 August “to make some changes to […]
The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office
Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions. Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando! ITT Ticket Office Navy MWR Orlando also maintains an ITT Ticket Office just inside the exchange entrance. Hours: Monday – Saturday […]
2022 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 […]
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2022
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 […]
Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World in 2022
Shipping items to Shades of Green can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to Shades of Green. You can mail them yourself, or have your purchases from Amazon […]
Shades of Green Garden Gallery Marketplace Takeout Closed for Updates August 2022
Shades of Green’s new Garden Gallery Marketplace will be closed for Updates the second half of August 2022. The Garden Gallery Marketplace offers dinner takeout in place of their pre-shutdown Garden Gallery Dinner Buffet. This newish service will be closed from 16 August through 31 August 2022. This does not affect breakfast at the Garden […]
Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review
Evergreen’s is a Sports Bar conveniently located next to the Mill Pond Pool at the Shades of Green Resort. It is a good option for some lighter fare while staying at Shades. They offer sandwiches, wraps and burgers, salads, pizza, wings, and nachos. As you enter you’ll first come to a large outer room with […]
Shades of Green’s Java Cafe Review
The Java Cafe at Shades of Green is a great place to grab a quick breakfast on the run to the Disney World theme parks, or a snack upon your return. The Java Cafe is located in the main lobby right by the Front Desk. They offer standard Starbucks drinks and snacks as well as […]
Dining Options at Shades of Green – Disney World’s Military Resort
Shades of Green the military owned and operated resort on Walt Disney World property offers many dining options. Both those staying at Shades and those stopping by for a visit* (perhaps to buy Theme Park tickets or shop at the AAFES Store) are eligible to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants. Dining Options at […]
Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review
The Express Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the run to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. The Cafe conveniently located right on the way to Shades of Green’s theme park bus loading area. You can grab a to-go breakfast right on your way! Note: no open food is allowed on […]
Shades of Green Resort Mangino’s Steakhouse Review
Mangino’s Steakhouse is the single table service restaurant at at Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort. Mangino’s Steakhouse is located on the lower lobby level of Shades of Green’s main building. The former Italian restaurant is still decorated in country farmhouse style, with mixed sets of tables and chairs. There are several rooms […]
Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2022
Military Discounted Tickets have been announced for the 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park. Your Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket will not get you into Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the purchase of an additional event […]
The Best Rooms at the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World
Shades of Green, the US Military’s Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World allows you to make room requests when you reserve your room. This post will guide you in deciding if you’d like to make a request and what to ask for if you do. One of the things that you might request […]
Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Genie+ and Virtual Queues
Shades of Green Resort the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World provides Free WiFi to their resort guests. However the service isn’t that great! In room WiFi speeds are very low. This could impact your ability to: Make Disney Genie+ Reservations Make Individual Lightning Lane Purchases Sign Up for Virtual Queues When trying to make […]
Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green
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 […]
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 […]