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 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. […]
Disney World’s Technology and the Military Traveler
The Disney Theme Parks have a slew of great technologies to help out their Guests. Technologies like My Disney Experience, FastPass Plus (FP+), RFID Technology, and Magic Bands. The Military Disney Tips team just loves using all of these high tech features. My Disney Experience My Disney Experience – (MDE or to some MDX) is a section […]
Shades of Green Savings in September Special 2021
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in September Special for 2021. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 6 – 23 September 2021 As of 23 September 2021, Shades of Green cancelled this discount See why Rates Category 1 guests $118.15 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) […]
Availability Opens Up at Shades of Green for September 2021 – DoD Warrior Games Cancelled
Those trying to book stays at Shades of Green for dates in September 2021 have been having no luck all year. This is because the DoD Warrior Games were scheduled to be held at Walt Disney World on 12 – 22 September 2021. All participants were to have stayed at Shades of Green. Shades of […]
What If I Lose My Magic Band
Here’s an awful thought… What if you are in the middle of your Disney World Theme Park day and you realize they you (or more likely one of your kids) have lost your magic band? Don’t fear! It’ll will be fine. I know that’s lots of stuff tied up in the band, theme park tickets […]
Split Stays at Walt Disney World Resorts and Shades of Green
Here is Military Disney Tips’ advice on this slightly out-of-the-ordinary subject. What’s a Disney World Split Stay? Splitting your vacation time between 2 or more Resort Hotels during your Walt Disney World vacation. We regularly do this in order to stay up to date with what’s going on at all the Disney resorts to keep […]
I’m Not Staying at Shades of Green Can I Use Their Amenities (Ticket Office, Restaurants, etc)?
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. Shades Of Green’s Ticket Sales Office Due to the current Theme Park Reservation System it has become essential to purchase your Disney tickets well in […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts – Figuring Your Actual Cost
Most Military Families who are looking into a Disney vacation are aware of the great Disney Armed Forces Salute room discounts. But figuring out what actual actual cost would be can take a little work! Walt Disney World Resorts have many factors which greatly change an individual room’s rates: Many different price periods during the year Days of […]
2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline
When will 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets / Ticket Prices be announced or Tickets become available for purchase? Update October 2021: No news yet, see the most recent update Update July 2021: Numerous people keep asking about Walt Disney World in 2022. I have no knowledge or advice beyond what is already published in […]
Shades of Green Guests Eligible for Disney World Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours
Starting 1 October 2021, Walt Disney World will begin offering Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours. Only those staying at Disney owned resorts and some third party ones like Shades of Green will be eligible for the new Early Entry benefit that replaces Morning Extra Magic Hours, which ended when Disney World closed for covid […]
Disneyland Theme Park Reservation System
At Disneyland, currently you must purchase your tickets and then make Theme Park Reservations in order to enter a Park! Disneyland’s park attendance is currently managed through a new theme park reservation system (just like Walt Disney World) that requires all Guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. To enter a theme […]
Disney’s Magical Express Military Disney Tips Review
I love Disney’s Magical Express, Disney World’s complimentary bus service between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resorts. Note: Disney’s Magical Express will be ending! Reservations beginning on 1 January 2022 will no longer receive Magical Express service! A new paid third party option starts 1 January 2022. See: Mears Connect Disney’s Magical Express […]
Using Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets in 2021 and 2022
Well, it’s certainly been a crazy 11 months in Disney history, In the past year we’ve seen theme park closures, lack of information for the military community, partial theme park reopening, had to wonder when or if we would find out about 2021 military discounts, a 2020 ticket purchase extension, then a 2020 ticket purchase […]
Disneyland 2021 and 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Offer
Late today Disneyland finally announced a 2021 AND 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Offer! These tickets are available starting 6 July and are valid through 16 December 2022! There is also a 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Offer Choose between a 3-day and 4-day Disney Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket. Whichever you choose, […]
Disneyland 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Offer
Late today Disneyland finally announced a 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount Offer! This Offer Goes Live For Booking On 6 July 2021. There is also a 2021-2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Offer Members of the U.S. military can enjoy great rates on select rooms at all 3 Disneyland Resort hotels for stays most […]
Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green
Shades of Green Guests have several transportation options available to them to get to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. Note: First the golf carts broke down, then the walkway to the Polynesian was permanently closed by Disney. This service is no more! Shades of Green has its own fleet of Buses which transport Shades guests to […]
Are The Disney Armed Forces Room Discounts Always Available?
This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disney Armed Forces Salute Rooms 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. Are The Disney Armed Forces Room Discounts Always Available? No, unfortunately they are not. There is a specific timeframe during which […]