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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World!

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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World 29 June!

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 […]

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

Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2022

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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

Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green

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Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green

People often ask about who should they tip at Disney Wold and what’s the right amount. In this post I’ll go over all the circumstances when you should tip and suggest how much. I’ll also share some in-depth research as part of the post and conclude with how things are different at Shades of Green. […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: Saving Money, Tips, Walt Disney World

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

Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2022 at Walt Disney World

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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

2022 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green

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Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2020 at Walt Disney World

Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans who are staying at Shades of Green are able Rent Mobility Scooters (ECVs) for their vacation at Walt Disney World. You can make arrangements ahead of time and your scooter will be waiting for you when you check in at Shades of Green. These scooters, ECVs, and wheel chairs are […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Military Disney Tips, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2023

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Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2023

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in February Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 17 – 22 & 27 – 30 April 2023 – 15% off These dates and/or prices could change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Discounts Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Walt Disney World

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

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 […]

Filed Under: Special Tagged With: Halloween, Walt Disney World

Changes to Genie+ at Walt Disney World for 2022 and 2023

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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+ […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: military discounted tickets, My Magic Plus, Walt Disney World

The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

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Disney Resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Tested by Military Disney Tips

The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. Welcome to my post about the history of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World, a post so great that Shades of Green copied it and put […]

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Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?

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Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

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 […]

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

Sunshine Flyer Review

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Sunshine-Flyer at Orlando International

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. The Sunshine Flyer Motorcoach Service is one of the 2 paid […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Orlando Florida, Shades of Green, Transportation, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate

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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 […]

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Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference?

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Military Discounts for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Other Attractions

It’s very important to know the know the difference between Disney’s Room Only and Package Reservations! Flexibility is often very important to US Military Families and your selection affects your payment and cancellation schedules. Updated: July 2021 What’s a Package? A Disney package is normally when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Room […]

Filed Under: Disney Resorts Tagged With: Dining, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Walt Disney World

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

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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 […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Armed Forces Salute, Disney's Military Salute, Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Walt Disney World

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