If you’ve done any research on Walt Disney World at all, then you’ve heard the term “Rope Drop”. You have no clue what it is, and all you know is that you have to do it. Military Disney Tips is here to help fill you in on everything you need to know about Rope Drop. […]
Shades of Green Savings in September Special 2023
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in September Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 10, 15 – 17, & 22 – 30 September 2023 Discount Cancelled! See why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests […]
Shades of Green’s Shifting Military Discounts
The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Shades of Green opened it’s doors on 1 February 1994 in the resort that was previously known as the Disney Inn/Disney Golf Resort which was owned by Disney World. (Updated January 2023) Room Rates Shades of Green […]
What percentage is the military discount for Disney World?
Just how much can you save on a Disney vacation with military member discounts? Read on to find out! Active-duty US military personnel, veterans, and their families may qualify for special military admission ticket prices at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, their attractions, and resorts in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, including Paradise […]
How do I get to Shades of Green?
Here’s all the info that you’ll need if you are bound for Shades of Green, the U.S. Military-owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World, from Orlando International Airport! My family has lots of experience flying into Orlando International Airport. I was stationed in Ohio for many years, and we flew into Orlando several times […]
Walk from Disney’s Polynesian to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC): Route, Time & Tips (2026)
Directions to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), with Pictures! The Polynesian Village Resort is located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the Monorail Station and its EPCOT Line without riding all […]
Disney World Dining Card Promo for Military Families
Walt Disney World just announced a Disney Dining Plan Substitute for 2023! This new, never seen before offer seems to be taking the place of the Free Dining Offers of years past (at least for now). As I did in the past for the Free Dining Offers, I’ll try to guide you in your decision […]
Walk Between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom
Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! Note the walking path between Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom Park will be temporarily closed beginning Feb. 13, 2024 and is expected to reopen late this spring. The Grand Floridian is located within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. […]
Why All Military Families Should Buy Travel Insurance
Whenever you book a Disney vacation you may recall being asked if you would like to buy travel insurance through Disney. Most people scoff at the thought of paying even more money for their vacation, but if you’re a military family, specifically active duty, you may want to consider vacation insurance. What Is Vacation Insurance? […]
Disney Military Ticket Physical Security
What if your Disney Tickets were stolen or lost? Are you prepared? I ask because this recently happened to a MDT reader and their family. They’d arrived in Orlando for their long awaited vacation and stopped at a local grocery store for some supplies. While in the store, their vehicle was broken into and their […]
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 […]
Honoring All Disney Veterans and Those Who Served at Home
When America entered the second World War, the whole landscape of the Disney Company changed. December 7th, 1941 was the day to live in infamy, the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The nation changed overnight, and the Walt Disney Company was no exception. The next day, the U.S. Army required the use of half […]
Walt Disney World Christmas Fun Facts
Christmas is Here at the Magic Kingdom! Halloween was just a few days ago but in Walt Disney World, November 1st means Christmas time! After the park closes down to the last guest on October 31, the work begins! Over 160 Cast Members work all through the night to take down the Halloween pumpkins and […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Robert Sherman
This week we are honoring Robert Sherman, the older of the Sherman Brothers, for his service in the United States Army. Years before he was a part of the song-writing dynamic duo that brought us “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “it’s a small world”, Robert Sherman served in World War II. Sherman joined the Army in 1943 when […]
2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced
Announcing the 2023 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute! I’m very happy to announce that Walt Disney World has finally released the news that their hugely popular Disney Armed Forces Salute has been renewed for 2023. NOTE: 15 Nov 2022 – The Disney Armed Forces Salute has been officially announced by Disney this morning 15 November […]
Walk from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom (2026): Route, Time & Tips
Directions to walk between Disney’s Contemporary Resort / Bay Lake Tower and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! The Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower are located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. This short walk is convenient for guests staying at the resorts to access the park without waiting on or riding […]
Honoring Disney Veterans: Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American patriot through and through. He showed his love of country through wartime propaganda and of course, attractions at his parks. Walt Disney helped to bring Abraham Lincoln to the people 100 years after his death with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Hall of Presidents. Just walking through Liberty Square […]
The 2023 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass
Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2023 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! NOTE – The 2024 Freedom Pass has been announced and is available for purchase! The Universal Orlando Resort has continued their Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass for 2023. Freedom Passes are like a […]
ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES: Disney Salute Tickets Expire SOON!
If you are a qualifying military family planning a wonderful Christmas vacation, keep reading! If you follow Military Disney Tips then you know all about the great discounts that Disney offers to military families. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are the best deal available to these families by offering a flat rate ticket for […]
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. 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 […]
Disney History: The Sherman Brothers
You may have never heard of Robert and Richard Sherman, better known as the Sherman Brothers, but we guarantee you have heard their work with the Walt Disney Company. The sibling duo was a song writing powerhouse that Walt Disney believed in so much that he kept them on as permanent Disney employees. The brothers […]
Best Day Ever With Disney Celebration Buttons
With a vacation as magical as Walt Disney World, we’re always looking for the best souvenirs or the best way to solidify those memories. Sometimes it’s scouring the shops looking for just the right trinket, or maybe it is saving up for a special collectible. And sometimes the most magical memento is one that is […]
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 […]
Affordable Babysitting Service for WDW Date Night
It’s hard enough to get a date night when you have kids! But if you’re a military family, then it can feel darn near impossible! Between deployments, TDYs, training schedules and schools, it’s hard to find time for each other, and more than likely, you have moved to fill the needs of the military and no […]