EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival is one of EPCOT’s most popular festivals every year. Who doesn’t like to celebrate food, though we can’t help but notice that really it should be called the Food & Beer Festival, but we guess it doesn’t exactly sound as classy. We ventured all the way around the World Showcase […]
Fall in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Fall is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom! Every year starting in August, the Magic Kingdom begins its transformation into autumn with fall colors, pumpkins, and Disney-style scarecrows. From the moment you enter those turnstiles, before you even walk through the tunnels you will see the pumpkins and leaves lavishly decorating the lamp posts […]
The Best Restaurants in Disney Springs: PLUS 3 Great Snack Locations
There are dozens of restaurants in Disney Springs to choose from, all with different themes, cuisines, and audiences. Use our guide to help you choose what restaurants are perfect for your family! Best Restaurant for Young Children T-Rex Taking children to restaurants can be stressful! They get bored, they get picky, and then you feel […]
25 Top Disney World Rides for the Whole Family
Walt Disney World is one of the greatest vacation destinations not only because of the magic, but also because there is so much for the entire family to do together, regardless of age. Of course, all Disney shows have no age or height requirement, but some people are really at the most magical place on […]
Disney Acronyms and Phonetic Alphabet
Walt Disney World is filled with almost as much alphabet soup as the military! Forget TDY, PCS, and LES, it’s time to break down DAS, ADRs, and QS/TS! Check out this partial list of Disney World Acronyms. ADR – Advanced Dining Reservation AP – Annual Pass CM – Cast Member DAH – Disney After Hours […]
10 Best Disney Snacks for Your Money
If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World you may think that it’s just filled with hot dogs, pizza, popcorn and burgers… Ok, it is, but the parks are also loaded with amazing snacks and treats that are anything but boring, but what snacks are not only worth your stomach space, but also worth your […]
Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom
Whether you have allergies, are vegetarian/vegan, gluten free, or just trying to eat healthy, Disney tries to have fun and delicious food to accommodate you! It can be intimidating to pre-plan a vacation if you have a restrictive diet, so we prepared this guide. For each Quick Service location we will highlight a healthy option, […]
How I Got My Grumpy Soldier to Love Disney
Our Disney Addiction Began as Vacations for the Kids My husband and I have 3 kids, and like a lot of other parents we wanted to give our kids the happy memories that can only be found at the most magical place on earth. After the first trip, I was hooked! Of course, our son, […]
Special Offer for Disney+ Subscribers with Disney Cruise Line
As a special offer for Disney+ subscribers, third and fourth guests sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom on select Disney Cruise Line voyages! This offer available for select staterooms and sailings on the Disney Magic, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy departing Jan. – April 2023 and does not include taxes, fees […]
Disney World Ruck March: How the Military Prepared You for Disney
In addition to being a magical time, a Disney World vacation is also a lot of walking, organization, scheduling, and preparation. Whether it’s the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or even Space Force, you are trained for missions, operations, and war. Well, as it turns out, you are also well trained for a […]
Inside Disney’s America: The Most Controversial Never-Built Theme Park
In 1992 Disney executives began planning a theme park that would celebrate America’s history and diversity. The project, named Disney’s America, would have included a section about the Civil War, a part about spirit guides, and a tribute to Walt Disney himself. Find out how Disney’s America came about and why it was never built. […]
Disney World Cast Member, Korea and Vietnam Veteran Passes Away
Alex Stromski, a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and Walt Disney World Cast Member passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 6 August 2022. Alex retired from the U.S. Navy in 1967 after having served in Korea and Vietnam. Later in life Alex, a longtime Disney fan, became a cast member at Pinocchio Village Haus, […]
Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service
Did you know that Sergeant Donald Duck Served in the Army during World War 2? Though every character was free game, Donald Duck stood out as a favorite to represent the American way: hard working and angry! He appeared in many shorts and propaganda videos, and actually is the character who appears in more military […]
Shades of Green Evergreens Sports Bar Closed for Updates in August 2022
Shades of Green’s Evergreens Poolside Sports Bar will be closed for Updates 29-31 August 2022. Evergreens is Shades of Green’s popular poolside location to get a cool drink or something to eat while relaxing at the Mill Pond Pool. The Sports Bar will be closed from 29 to 31 August “to make some changes to […]
The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office
Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions. Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando! ITT Ticket Office Navy MWR Orlando also maintains an ITT Ticket Office just inside the exchange entrance. Hours: Monday – Saturday […]
History of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle
There has been a lot of talk surrounding Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World since the start of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Whatever your thoughts are on the color change and the addition of the golden ribbons and 50th Anniversary banners, Cinderella Castle has changed a few times over the years. Why Have a Castle? […]
Shades of Green Garden Gallery Marketplace Takeout Closed for Updates August 2022
Shades of Green’s new Garden Gallery Marketplace will be closed for Updates the second half of August 2022. The Garden Gallery Marketplace offers dinner takeout in place of their pre-shutdown Garden Gallery Dinner Buffet. This newish service will be closed from 16 August through 31 August 2022. This does not affect breakfast at the Garden […]
The Crayola Experience a Fun Day Away from WDWs Theme Parks
Located in Orlando’s Florida Mall is The Crayola Experience, and if you have small children, this is a really great place for them to visit and unwind after some magical but exhausting time in the parks. Children of all ages can visit and play, but based on our experience anyone older than 9 or 10 […]
Lunch at House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs
We recently went to House of Blues Orlando to enjoy lunch on a Disney Springs day with another MilSpouse. But First, Did You Know About Military Discounts in Disney Springs? Walt Disney World has great ticket discounts and hotel room discounts for military members and their families, but discounts end there. There are no military discounts […]
Disney History: Disney and the War Effort
Walt Disney was a patriot through and through, and he loved his country. When America entered the war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor the Disney company did everything but suit up and grab a weapon to help with the war. Wartime Footing At the time, the animation studio was riding the high of Snow […]
History in the Magic Kingdom: Museum in the Hall of Presidents
Did you know there is a Museum in Disney World’s Hall of Presidents? You wouldn’t imagine that the place where you can stuff your face with corn dog nuggets, ride thrilling rides, and see your favorite cartoon characters come to life would also have a museum of American history, but it does! The Hall of […]
Taking the Kids to Disney While the Service Member is Deployed
Deployment is hard on the whole family! The service member is separated from everyone and everything they know and love, the spouse who’s at home is trying to hold everything together, and the kids are just playing a balancing game to figure out how they feel about the whole situation. For the last million months, […]
Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Lightning Lane and Virtual Queues
Shades of Green Resort the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World provides Free WiFi to their resort guests. However the service isn’t that great! In room WiFi speeds are very low. This could impact your ability to: Make Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Purchases Sign Up for Virtual Queues When trying to make […]
Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World!
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 […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall
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 […]