Disney’s theme parks have had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember (perhaps for the last 20 years). But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland, Walt Disney […]
Our Return to Walt Disney World
We did it! We just spent 2 weeks at Walt Disney World and experienced all of the post-closure changes in person. In this post we’ll share it all with you. We’ll share our experiences, the good and the bad, our thoughts on the whole can of worms plus some tips. Hang on, this is going […]
Disney Accidentally Voided Some Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets
Well, it has been quite a year with lots issues that have come up with Disney’s Military Discounts! And here is the latest snafu! Disney World has inadvertently voided a block of 200-300 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets! Who knows what they were doing? But your Base Ticket Office should be contacting you if you […]
Shades of Green Cancels Discounts
All room discounts have been removed from Shades of Green’s website. Shades of Green re-opened after the lock-down closure on 12 August. Upon re-opening, all previously announced discounts were cancelled for August 2020 through January 2021. This includes: The various monthly discounts The Armed Forces Recreation Centers – Survivors’ Family Program The Red White and […]
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. 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 grade or status, with junior members […]
2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Cutoff Date
Base Ticket Offices have been given the cutoff date for refunds of 2020 Disney Military Salute Ticket. This is for Unused 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used by 26 Sept 2021. If you purchased these highly discounted tickets prior to the Disney Parks closure and want to return them to your […]
Planning and Executing Your Walt Disney World Vacation During These Trying Times – 2020 and 2021 Travel
Welcome to our resource for all of the things that are different about a Disney World Vacation during this temporary uproar. On this page we’ll be discussing everything that is different about planning and executing a Walt Disney World vacation for military families during this temporary “crisis.” We have a huge amount of content here […]
Using the Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservation System
In this Tech Related Post we will walk you through making a Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservation. This is a really simple and quick process as you’ll see. As a reminder you will need to have valid tickets linked to your My Disney Experience Account to make Theme Park Reservations. You may make Park […]
Military Disney Tips 2020 Disney Packing Checklist
Our what to pack for Disney checklist includes items we’ve tested and used ourselves in the parks, plus great ideas that we’ve seen elsewhere and are 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 […]
UPDATE #2 – 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Are Back
Today Walt Disney World began accepting Resort reservations for 2020 again! UPDATE – 22 July 2020 – Disney has resumed accepting Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Reservations for 2020! Ears of Experience reported last night that they were again able to make room reservations with this very popular military discount. Disney has not yet restored their […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales Have Resumed
Yesterday many Base Ticket Offices and Shades of Green began selling Walt Disney World admission tickets again. 10 July 2020- Note some Base Ticket Offices may not have started selling yet. If your hasn’t see Buying Tickets Long distance This includes: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets This is […]
News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales
Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […]
Shades of Green Tentative Re-Opening Date Extended Again and Again
This morning Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World extended their projected re-opening date. UPDATE 5/19: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date again, from 1 June to 1 July 2020. UPDATE 6/26: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date yet again, from 1 July to 15 […]
Disneyland Resort Re-Opening Dates Announced Then Postponed
Disneyland has proposed re-opening dates for government approval. The Proposed Dates Are: 9 July – Downtown Disney District 17 July – Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park 23 July – Paradise Pier Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel and Spa 23 July – Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Update 25 […]
Walt Disney World Re-Opening Military FAQ
These are Unprecedented Times! We are in Uncharted Waters! We are so early into starting this Walt Disney World comeback. So many things are still unknown and unsaid. UPDATED 22 June 2020 – More resorts scheduled reopenings I have received so many questions since Disney has announced their Florida Resort comeback that I’ve decided to […]