Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. The 2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute has been announced! 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) […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Roy Disney
Everyone knows the man behind the Disney Company, Walt Disney, but what about his brother? Roy O. Disney is the older brother to Walt and the man behind the financing at the company we all know and love. While Walt was behind the creative and imagination, without Roy none of it would have existed. It […]
The USAF Thunderbirds are Scheduled for a Disney World Fly Over
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds are scheduled for a Walt Disney World flyover tomorrow 27 October 2022! During the flyover the Thunderbirds will make two passes over the park beginning at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting), and culminating in their famous delta maneuver behind and above Cinderella Castle, will where they will accelerate in […]
The Best Restaurants in Disney Springs: PLUS 3 Great Snack Locations
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
How Many Miles Do You Walk at EPCOT? (2026 Guide to Distances, Loops & Shortcuts)
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 […]
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 […]
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 Lightning Lane 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 Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Purchases Sign Up for Virtual Queues When trying to make […]
Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World!
Walt Disney World has announced that the Minnie Vans private vehicle service is returning 29 June 2022! Minnie Van service stopped when Walt Disney World shut down in March 2020 and has not yet returned. In the early months after March 2020 Disney World said through official channels that the Minnie Van Service would be […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall
Walt Disney World has announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning this Fall! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will returning to Magic Kingdom Park this fall during the resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration! This fall, ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to don their favorite costumes and celebrate all things haunted during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Taking […]
Changes to Genie+ at Walt Disney World for 2022 and 2023
Walt Disney World will no longer sell Genie Plus as part of a ticket. Disney has announced that starting 8 June 2022 at Walt Disney World Disney Genie+ will only be purchasable via the My Disney Experience App on the day of use! That means that you will no longer be able to purchase Genie+ […]
Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?
Shades of Green is the Walt Disney World Resort for Military Families! This military owned and operated resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center just like the ones that you may be familiar with overseas. Military families are able to stay right on Walt Disney World property for reasonable prices. Which leads me to my […]
Sunshine Flyer Review
I recently had the chance to try the Sunshine Flyer Airport Transportation Service and here is my review. The Sunshine Flyer is promoted as a unique travel experience, it operates between the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and all hotels on Walt Disney World property. Updated 14 July 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer […]
Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate
Masks are no longer required on Disney World’s Buses and Monorails! 19 April 2022 – Walt Disney World has announced that “Given recent guidance and trends” (meaning a court order) they are dropping the mandatory use of masks on their monorail and bus fleets! These 2 modes of transportation were the last vestiges of WDW’s […]
New Disney World Discount for Disney+ Subscribers
Disney World announced a new discount for Disney+ Subscribers today. 5 April 2022 – Just this morning Disney World offered a summer through fall discount to Disney+ subscribers, doing so even before discounting that timeframe for WDW Annual Passholders as is their standard practice. This is quite frankly a slap in the face to passholders, […]
Use Your Military Star Card at Shades of Green
Military Families can now enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World vacations with the help of the Military Star Card. Shades of Green the Military Only resort located right on Walt Disney World property now accepts the Army & Air Force Exchange Service administered credit card. The Military Star card can be used for your room […]
Can I Use a Disney Gift Card to Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets On Base or at Shades of Green?
This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.
Your Guide to Orlando International Airport
If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […]
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans can be a great option for getting around Walt Disney World! We use these Ride-Hire Services in certain circumstances during our Walt Disney World vacations. They are a great addition to the other Transportation Options that are available for free. Let’s get right into it, first with the basics, […]
Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort
Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be one of the biggest decisions you make during your vacation planning. This post is to help you with your decision-making process. We will go over the various factors that go into making your decision and give you a few tips and suggestions along the way. Note […]
Shades of Green Discontinues Stars and Stripes Passes
The Shades of Green Resort, the Military owned and operated Resort on Walt Disney World Property discontinued their popular Stars and Stripes Passes. These special tickets were a length of stay pass that included theme park admission for the number of days on the ticket, the ability to park hop, and a limited version of […]