Walt Disney World just changed its Military Theme Park Tickets in a Big Way! This change affects the Regular Walt Disney World Military Tickets, not the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are highly discounted Military Tickets that come with many eligibility, purchase, and use restrictions, which have not changed […]
Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On (2025) for the Universal Military Freedom Pass: Price, Eligibility & How It Works
Universal Orlando Resorts’ Military Sales Office just reached out to me with this awesome new offer! Many of my readers have been asking about this for months! Starting today (20 February 2025), active duty and retired U.S. military members with an active 2025 Military Freedom Pass can now purchase a 1-Park, 1-Day ticket to Universal […]
Universal Orlando Freedom Pass – Spring 2025 Blockouts Removed!
The Universal Orlando Resort has removed its Spring Blockout Dates from its 2025 Military Freedom Passes! This is the second year in a row that this has happened. Will There Be a 2026 Universal Orlando Freedom Pass? Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On for the 2025 Military Freedom Pass Regular Military Discount Tickets for Universal Orlando With […]
Universal Orlando Military Discounts – Eligibility, Tickets & Hotels
The Universal Orlando Resort offers 3 kinds of Military Discounts. Universal Orlando Freedom Pass – Spring 2025 Bolckouts Removed! Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On for the 2025 Military Freedom Pass These are the Special Offer called the Freedom Pass, the Military Room Discounts at Universal’s hotels, and the Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets. Below I’ll […]
2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute Prices Extended for 2025
The 2024 Prices for WDW’s Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets have been extended through 24 February. As a reminder, when the 2025 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets were announced for 2025, Disney originally said the 2024 prices would remain in effect through 1 February 2025 and might be extended. Several Base ITT […]
What’s the Difference Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Disney Regular Military Discounted Tickets
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 who 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 […]
Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
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 its restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]
Camp Minnie-Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A Nostalgic Look Back at Camp Minnie-Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom My family and I first visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom in June 1998 just 6 weeks after it opened. Since then there have been huge changes in this park, and nowhere is this more evident than in the area that once housed Camp Mickey-Minnie. What […]
Planning Your 2025 Disney Vacation for Military Families
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. To help you, […]
2026 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 before January 2009, there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers […]
Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2026 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 at the theme parks, for use only in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation, you will need to […]
Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2026
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 […]
2026 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green
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 wheelchairs are rented […]
The 2026 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. 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 World vacation. This checklist has milestones and […]
Military Disney Tips 2025 Disney Packing Checklist
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 […]
Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World in 2026
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 […]
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2026
A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […]
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2026
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 […]
Military Disney Tickets 2026: Your Start-to-Finish Guide to Buying, Activating, and Using Them
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 […]
How to Purchase Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets a 2026 Step By Step Guide
In this post, we will cover everything having to do with buying Military Tickets for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and other theme parks. You might think, “It’s easy, I just buy them.” but there is a lot to consider and one very important step that no one thinks about, that you must do! […]
The Various Types of Disney Food Service
From grab-and-go bites to elegant sit-down meals, Disney food service has something for everyone! When you think of Walt Disney World or Disneyland, iconic attractions and magical experiences might be the first things that come to mind, but dining is an adventure all its own! With so many dining options to choose from, Disney makes […]
Disney Lightning Lane Premier Pass
Disney has announced its new Premier Pass at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. What is Premier Pass Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an outrageously expensive, paid line-skipping program, that is essentially the same as Universal Orlando’s Express Pass Standard. Premier Pass is a big step up in both cost and convenience over Lightning Lane […]
The 2025 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass
Universal Orlando Resort has announced its 2025 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! Will There Be a 2026 Universal Orlando Freedom Pass? The Universal Orlando Resort has continued its Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass for 2025. Freedom Passes are “Unlimited Use Tickets” that are sort of […]
2025 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Disneyland Announced its 2025 Disney Armed Forces Salute. This follows Walt Disney World’s announcement last month. What was announced this morning: Disneyland Salute Ticket prices and dates have been announced for 2025 Disneyland Salute Room discounts dates have been announced for 2025 Salute Ticket Discounts Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in two […]
10 Best Things About Shades of Green in 2025
Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s military only resort offers so many great benefits that it is hard to keep this list to just 10! 1. Location, location, location The biggest plus is that Shades of Green is located right in the middle of the Magic, an Armed Forces Recreation Center right on Walt Disney […]