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 […]
Disney Drops Face Mask Requirement
Starting Thursday 17 February 2022 both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are dropping the requirement for indoor face masks! Outdoor face masks were dropped late in 2021. This follows Universal Orlando dropping face masks on 12 February. Disney just announced minutes ago: Face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and […]
The Universal Orlando Resort Drops Face Mask Requirement
Starting Saturday February 12th, Universal Orlando will no longer require Face Masks. Today 11 February Universal sent out this notice: Universal Face Mask Policy Updated. We are updating our policy for face coverings based on local trends and conditions. Fully vaccinated guests will no longer be required to wear face coverings indoors or outdoors effective, […]
Linking Disney Military Tickets and Theme Park Reservations
With Walt Disney World’s Theme Park Reservation system, the pre-purchase of Disney Military Discounted Tickets has become even more essential. In order to make your Theme Park Reservations ahead of time you need to link the temporary tickets (or vouchers) that you purchased from a military reseller (Base Ticket Office) to your My Disney Experience (MDE) […]
SeaWorld Parks’ Waves of Honor Military Salute
This Fabulous Offer Has Been Extended For 2020 at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and their other Theme Parks. Waves of Honor Program History Every year since 2005 Anheuser-Busch offered their Here’s to the Heroes Salute which extends free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa’s Bush Gardens, or other Busch Theme Parks to Military Members and up […]
Mears Connect Disney World Airport Transportation Review
Mears Connect is the paid successor to Walt Disney World’s free Magical Express airport transportation. Updated 14 July 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer have merged. They are now operating as Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. The Sunshine Flyer website is still active but the content has switched over to match the Mears site […]
Universal Orlando Resort 2022 Freedom Pass – Military Ticket
Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2022 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! Big News: The Freedom Pass has been renewed for 2023! I will post details tomorrow 10 Nov! For 2022 Universal Orlando Resort has continued their Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass. Freedom Passes are […]
Rosies All American Cafe – Disney Hollywood Studios
Rosie’s All American Cafe is a patriotic themed Quick Service Restaurant at Disney Hollywood Studios. Rosie’s All American Cafe harkens back to World War 2 and the extraordinary effort made towards victory on the home front. From the implication that Rosie the Riveter has branched out to become a restaurateur to the Victory Garden in […]
Disney World’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
On a recent trip to Disney World my wife and I took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour, a special walking tour of the Magic Kingdom. Disney World offers many of these special tours and experiences, for an extra fee, at its Florida resort destination. Years ago the Keys to the Kingdom Tour was the […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Package vs Room Only Reservation
Starting in 2021 we’ve seen a new trend by Walt Disney World for their Military Salute Room Reservations. I’ve been covering the Disney Armed Forces Salute since its inception and have personally used the Salute room discount over 40 times, and I had never heard of a Disney Armed Forces Salute Basic Package Rate until […]
Disney Genie+ Can Be Added to Existing Military Disney Tickets
Do You Have Existing Disney Tickets That You Have Already Purchased? Do you Want to Use Disney Genie+? Note: on 24 July 2024 Disney Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass replace Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Land Purchases!!! But Everything on this page is still true for Disneyland, just substitute the new […]
2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced
Announcing the 2022 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 2022. Disneyland announced their 2021-2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute in June 2021. The currently running 2021 Disney World Armed […]
2022 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute Update
I’ve been advised that Disney will be announcing the 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute on 16 November 2021! Until then I’ve been asked to take down the previously ousted ticket prices. Come back on the 16th for full details on the whole offer! The 2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Has Been Announced Steve
2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets
Shades of Green has announced 2022 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket prices. Note: this was the initial information that I had that the 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute would be returning. Please see my full Disney Armed Forces Salute page for all of the current details! See the 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute […]
No 2022 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute So Far
The Military Community is understandably anxious about 2022 Walt Disney World Military Room and Ticket Discounts! When Will We Know? That is the question on everyone’s mind!!! UPDATE: See this Update Post NOTE: See this new post about 2022 Tickets Military families are concerned about being unable to make Theme Park Reservations for their desired […]
Westgate Resorts to Give Away Free Vacations for Military Families On Veterans Day 2021
For This Veteran’s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again Be Giving Away Free Vacation Stays to Military Families! This super offer has always been one of the very most popular posts that I do each year on Military Disney Tips. This offer first started in 2011 and each year since then Westgate has offered free vacation stays to […]
Disney FuelRod Stations are Available at Disney Parks for Recharging Your Devices
For those who haven’t planned ahead Disney’s Parks offer a solution for your depleted devices. With the advent of in-park WiFi and Disney smartphone apps like My Disney Experience that drain batteries quickly, recharging during your theme park days has become essential. When your device is running low you can do one of the following: Have […]
Your 2024 Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation
Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around at Walt Disney World. Here’s our detailed guide. Disney World makes it so easy to get around for their guests that you don’t need to worry about having a car. Disney even provides free round trip transportation for those flying into Orlando International Airport. Getting […]
Disney Genie Service Replaces FastPass+ and FastPass, and MaxPass
Big changes are coming this fall at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Yesterday evening Disney announced the expected release of the Disney Genie Service this fall for both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Note: This is our initial announcement post, please see our new Disney Genie and Genie+ Service Page for full details. […]
Linking Military Discounted Tickets and Shades of Green Reservations
In this post I’ll go over how and why to link your Shades of Green reservation number and your Walt Disney World Military Tickets into Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience system. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located right on Walt Disney World property! Shades of Green is a military owned and operated Armed […]
Win a Seven-Night Stay at Shades of Green or Another AFRC Resort!
Enter to win a seven-night stay at an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort! AFRC Resorts has partnered with the Military Star Card to provide service members a Getaway Giveaway that you will want to win. Enter online now for a chance to win a seven-night stay at the AFRC Resort of your choice. Shades of […]
Walt Disney World 2021 Disney Very Merriest Military Discounts
Walt Disney World has announced dates and prices for the 2021 Very Merriest After Hours Events! Shades of green has announced their Military Pricing as well! Even with the military discount, this 4-hour event is very overpriced when compared to past Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties! Party Includes Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade: Wave to […]
Veterans Can Participate In Disney’s Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat
One of my favorite things to do on a Walt Disney World Vacation is to see the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat at least once while I’m there. It’s held every day at 5:00 PM in the Town Square on the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA. Note: Occasionally WDW alters the time of the Retreat Ceremony (by 15 […]
Does Shades of Green Participate In Disney World’s Magic Band Program?
This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Shades of Green FAQ section. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Use this Image link to buy them from the Disney Store Online
Linking Disney Military Tickets and FastPass Plus Reservations
With Walt Disney World’s temporary Theme Park Reservation system, the pre-purchase of Disney Military Discounted Tickets has become essential. In order to make your Theme Park Reservations ahead of time you need to link the temporary tickets (or vouchers) that you purchased from a military reseller (Base Ticket Office) to your My Disney Experience (MDE) account. […]