Walt Disney World has announced dates and prices for the 2021 Boo Bash After Hours Events! Prices have been announced for the general public, passholders, and the general public, but not for the military community. UPDATE: 7 June – Military Prices are out! I expect that military prices will be announced at a later date. […]
Orange County Florida Ending All Covid Measures!
This paves the way for Walt Disney World to do so also! Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, Universal Orlando Resort dropped its face mask rule. Universal announced that face coverings would no longer be required for fully vaccinated guests, indoors or outdoors. Universal also said that they would not require proof of vaccination. Mayor Jerry […]
Disneyland Opening Nationwide and the Disney Armed Forces Salute
With the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will re-open to out of State visitors on 15 June, the question of whether or not there will be a Disney Armed Forces Salute for the remainder of the year is a hot topic! The military community is understandably anxious to hear if they will have the same […]
Walt Disney World – One Step Closer to Normal
Starting yesterday May 15th, Face Masks are no longer required outdoors at Walt Disney World! This huge step in the right direction is a direct result of the CDC and Orange County, Florida greatly modifying their mask rules. Now, whenever you are outdoors you do not have to wear a mask. You can once a […]
Planning and Executing Your Walt Disney World Vacation During These Trying Times – 2021 Travel
Welcome to our resource for all of the things that are different about a Disney World Vacation during this Temporary Abnormal. On this page we’ll be discussing everything that is different about planning and executing a Walt Disney World vacation for military families during this temporary “health crisis.” UPDATE 5 July 2021 – Over the […]
Universal Orlando 2021 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages
The Universal Orlando Resort has released their offers for the US Military Community for 2021. 2022 Freedom Passes Have Been Announced!!! Universal Orlando 2021 Special Highly Discounted Military Tickets Update on our other site: Universal Orlando’s 2022 Freedom Pass Update Updated 9 May 2021 – Single Transaction Limit Updated 5 April 2021 -DoD Civilian Eligibility Update […]
Disney Theme Park Accommodations for Guests with Disabilities
The Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts have long been recognized as among the most inclusive and accessible vacation destinations in the world, largely because of the high standards of hospitality and customer service set by their namesake in the 1950’s. Tradition notwithstanding, times do change and in many ways for the better. Improvements in […]
Do I Need to Activate My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets to Make Theme Park Reservations?
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. Do I Need to Activate My Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets to Make Theme Park Reservations? No you do not! […]
Disneyland Resort Reopening Details
As we told you recently, Disneyland has set a re-opening date for California residents. Disneyland Finally Scheduled to Reopen Today we’re back with more details. UPDATE: Disneyland is scheduled to re-open to out of state guests on 15 June 2021. Will there be a Disney Armed Forces Salute? Theme Parks After being closed for more than one […]
Can I Upgrade My Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket?
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.
Disney Introduces MagicMobile Service
Walt Disney World Has Announced Their New MagicMobile Service, saying it’s “A Convenient New Way to Experience Walt Disney World Resort.” At MDT we say that this is a cost saving measure, one of many, trying to eventually make Disney’s huge losses of the last 12 months bearable long term. History of My Magic+ In 2013 […]
Mears Connect Service to Disney World Replaces Mears Operated Disney Magical Express in 2022
Earlier this year, Walt Disney World announced that they would be ending their Magical Express Service. Disney’s long gone Magical Express used to provide round trip transportation service on buses between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, as part of the price for your Disney Resort Hotel. The Magical Express service […]
Disneyland Finally Scheduled to Reopen
Disney has announced that the Disneyland Resort’s Theme Parks and limited Hotels will reopen. No mention of Military Discounts. Updated: 4 April 2021 Updated: 26 March 2021 UPDATE: Disneyland is scheduled to re-open to out of state guests on 15 June 2021. Will there be a Disney Armed Forces Salute? Theme Parks After being closed for more […]
Disney Military Discounts – A Confusing Topic For Disabled Veterans
There are lots of different Disney Discounts available for Disabled Vets. But trying to figure out which, if any apply to your situation can be not only confusing but sometimes impossible, if you don’t know where to look. I get lots of questions from my great readers via email. Many are from disabled veterans who […]
Cheapest Walt Disney World Room Prices for Military Families
Finding the right Walt Disney World discount can be challenging for military families. While the Disney Armed Forces Salute can provide Great discounts on Walt Disney World accommodations, it’s important to check everything that’s available for your vacation time frame in order to find the best discount possible. This is because starting in 2018 the […]
How Can I Buy More Than 6 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for My Large Party?
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. How Can I Buy More Than 6 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for My Large Party? Do you […]
One-Day Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets Seasonal Pricing Begins
There has been a big change to pricing on single-day Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets. This change went into effect with the February 2021 price increase. What changed is that there are now 2 different prices for all Single-Day Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets. Christmas Pricing and Rest of the year. […]
2021 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Ticket Announcement
Announcing the 2021 Walt Disney World Armed Forces Salute Ticket Offer! Military Disney Tips has received intel that Walt Disney World will soon be announcing that they will once again be offering the hugely popular Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for all of 2021. Update: 15 February 2021 – Disney formally announced the tickets today. […]
2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Update
While the military community waits to see if there will be Special Military Discounted Disney Tickets for all of 2021, Walt Disney World is silent and Ticket Sales have Stopped! Posted 4 Feb 2021 Updated 5 Feb 2021 As of February Second Many Base Ticket Offices have stopped selling 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. Shades of […]
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! Orlando used to be the home to two military bases, McCoy Air Force Base and Naval Training Center Orlando.
The Orlando ITT Office and Navy Exchange
Did you know there was an ITT Ticket Office and Navy Exchange in Orlando? How about a very large Exchange with a large grocery section? Well, there sure is. The US Navy maintains both, plus a subway at the old Naval Training Center Orlando Annex. Military families staying in villas, Armed Forces Vacation Club condos, or […]
Our Third Trip Back to Walt Disney World
We’ve made our third trip back to Walt Disney World since their re-opened late last summer. You should read about our first trip back which took place shortly after WDW re-opened near the end of the summer 2020. There we detail all of the measures that are in place during this abnormal time. Crowds were extremely […]
2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute What About Tickets?
What about tickets after 26 September 2021? Here at MDT I’ve received so many emails, blog comments, and Facebook comments regarding what to do for travel to Walt Disney World on dates that include 27 September 2021 and later. These people are naturally very concerned about how they can decide about going and or plan […]
The 2021 Edition of Walt Disney World for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2021 version of Walt Disney World for Military Families has been released. Normally I have to wait each year for the new Disney Armed Forces Salute information to come out in order to be able to finish it up. But this year has […]
2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Information – Rooms, Tickets, Memory Maker
Disney has updated their website with new information about the 2021 Salute Room, Ticket, and Memory Maker offers. UPDATE – 19 December 2020 – Base Ticket Offices will allow you to use 2020 Salute Tickets that you can’t use by 26 Sept ’21 towards new tickets! UPDATE – 5 December 2020 – Disney has confirmed to me […]