Walt Disney World will no longer sell Genie Plus as part of a ticket. Disney has announced that starting 8 June 2022 at Walt Disney World Disney Genie+ will only be purchasable via the My Disney Experience App on the day of use! That means that you will no longer be able to purchase Genie+ […]
Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?
Shades of Green is the Walt Disney World Resort for Military Families! This military owned and operated resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center just like the ones that you may be familiar with overseas. Military families are able to stay right on Walt Disney World property for reasonable prices. Which leads me to my […]
Sunshine Flyer Review
I recently had the chance to try the Sunshine Flyer Airport Transportation Service and here is my review. The Sunshine Flyer is promoted as a unique travel experience, it operates between the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and all hotels on Walt Disney World property. Updated 14 July 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer […]
Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate
Masks are no longer required on Disney World’s Buses and Monorails! 19 April 2022 – Walt Disney World has announced that “Given recent guidance and trends” (meaning a court order) they are dropping the mandatory use of masks on their monorail and bus fleets! These 2 modes of transportation were the last vestiges of WDW’s […]
New Disney World Discount for Disney+ Subscribers
Disney World announced a new discount for Disney+ Subscribers today. 5 April 2022 – Just this morning Disney World offered a summer through fall discount to Disney+ subscribers, doing so even before discounting that timeframe for WDW Annual Passholders as is their standard practice. This is quite frankly a slap in the face to passholders, […]
Use Your Military Star Card at Shades of Green
Military Families can now enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World vacations with the help of the Military Star Card. Shades of Green the Military Only resort located right on Walt Disney World property now accepts the Army & Air Force Exchange Service administered credit card. The Military Star card can be used for your room […]
Can I Use a Disney Gift Card to Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets On Base or at Shades of Green?
This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket FAQ section. The Disney’s Armed Forces Salute offers huge savings on theme park tickets and resort rooms to those Service Members who are eligible to participate.
Your Guide to Orlando International Airport
If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […]
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World
Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans can be a great option for getting around Walt Disney World! We use these Ride-Hire Services in certain circumstances during our Walt Disney World vacations. They are a great addition to the other Transportation Options that are available for free. Let’s get right into it, first with the basics, […]
Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort
Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be one of the biggest decisions you make during your vacation planning. This post is to help you with your decision-making process. We will go over the various factors that go into making your decision and give you a few tips and suggestions along the way. Note […]
Shades of Green Discontinues Stars and Stripes Passes
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 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 […]