Today Walt Disney World began accepting Resort reservations for 2020 again! UPDATE – 22 July 2020 – Disney has resumed accepting Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Reservations for 2020! Ears of Experience reported last night that they were again able to make room reservations with this very popular military discount. Disney has not yet restored their […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales Have Resumed
Yesterday many Base Ticket Offices and Shades of Green began selling Walt Disney World admission tickets again. 10 July 2020- Note some Base Ticket Offices may not have started selling yet. If your hasn’t see Buying Tickets Long distance This includes: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets This is […]
News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales
Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […]
Shades of Green Tentative Re-Opening Date Extended Again and Again
This morning Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World extended their projected re-opening date. UPDATE 5/19: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date again, from 1 June to 1 July 2020. UPDATE 6/26: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date yet again, from 1 July to 15 […]
Disneyland Resort Re-Opening Dates Announced Then Postponed
Disneyland has proposed re-opening dates for government approval. The Proposed Dates Are: 9 July – Downtown Disney District 17 July – Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park 23 July – Paradise Pier Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel and Spa 23 July – Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Update 25 […]
Walt Disney World Re-Opening Military FAQ
These are Unprecedented Times! We are in Uncharted Waters! We are so early into starting this Walt Disney World comeback. So many things are still unknown and unsaid. UPDATED 22 June 2020 – More resorts scheduled reopenings I have received so many questions since Disney has announced their Florida Resort comeback that I’ve decided to […]
2020 Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Extension Update
At this time, all Military Ticket sales are on hold. The date on which military ticket sales will resume has not yet been announced. Walt Disney World Base Ticket Offices are being told the following: The timeframe during which guests may use Previously Sold Walt Disney World 4, 5, or 6 Day Disney Armed Forces […]
UPDATE: Disney – ITT – Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Policy
MDT has obtained some great information regarding Base Ticket Office refunds for Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. First, I must stress that each Ticket Office is independent and can do as it decides and your experience will vary Base to Base. Also, technically Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are non-refundable, many Bases have you sigh […]
Disney Extending Expiration Dates on Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!
This very exciting news is just coming out and evolving! There has been no official announcement yet by Disney World , but many people are reporting that the expiration dates for their Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are showing 26 September 2021 in their My Disney Experience Account. UPDATED – 5 August 2020 – The […]
Shades of Green Pauses Disney World Ticket Sales
Shades of Green has announced that in line with Walt Disney World’s phased re-opening plan, they have paused sales of all Walt Disney World Tickets. This is a temporary measure which coincides with Disney World’s ticket sales pause. Ticket sales will resume once Disney has finished addressing resort reservation modifications and theme park reservations for […]
Walt Disney World Re-Opening Dates Announced
Yes you read that right, “Dates!” Walt Disney World just briefed the Orange County Taskforce on their Re-Opening Plan. (UPDATED – 5/29) – Dining, FastPass, Extra Magic Hours Info HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. (Updated 28 May 2020) Theme Parks Walt Disney World will be […]
Disney Springs Set to Re-Open
Walt Disney World has announced the beginning of their slow re-opening process! UPDATE: 5/16 Added details about Disney location openings on 5/27 and health details. It will begin with the opening of third-party operating participants (non-Disney owned restaurants and stores) at Disney Springs on 20 May 2020. During the initial opening phase, Disney Springs will have […]
Top 11 Free or Low Cost Disney World Activities
Here Are 11 First Evening or Last Day Ideas for Your Walt Disney World Vacation. Most likely you’ve spent most of the day getting to Walt Disney World. You might feel that using a whole day of theme park tickets for just a few hours would be a waste. Or you’ve used up your park […]
Walt Disney World’s Welcome Center Located in Ocala Florida
Let’s take a trip back in time with this post. Once upon a time, Walt Disney World operated a Welcome Center in Ocala, Florida. Sadly it is now just a memory for those who used to enjoy stopping there. The Welcome Center was a gift shop and information center staffed by Disney Cast Members and […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 12 June) UPDATE 3/26: Intel from Disney cast member channels is that Disney is looking at Mid May for reopening and will be cutting staff to 2008/2009 recession levels! UPDATE 3/27: Disney is only going to pay cast members through 18 April. UPDATE 3/29: Walt Disney World’s reservation system […]
Shades of Green’s Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips
Shades of Green has shared their Official Policy regarding Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used due to the current situation. HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. There is also Universal and SeaWorld info at the end… Shades of Green has not […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds
The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they […]
Disney’s US Parks and Cruise Line Closed! Plus DoD Travel Ban!
Disney has announced that their US parks, Hotels, Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney are closed due to the current health concerns. (Updated 12 June, will continue to update as needed) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Updates: 3/15 – Reservation fees change fees waived for check ins through […]
Walt Disney World’s Retreat Ceremony Continues in 2020
Even though the Disney parks are closed Disney Security continues to honor the U.S. Flag. Raising the flag each morning and lowering it at the end of the day just like always! Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro said: “While our world looks very different today, one thing endures…the American flag still flies over […]
SeaWorld Parks Theme Parks to Close
SeaWorld Parks has announced the temporary closure of their Theme Parks. SeaWorld Parks joins Disney and Universal in closing their US Theme Parks. Effective 16 March SeaWorld Parks will be closing all of their parks in Florida, California, Texas, Virginia, and Pennsylvania through the end of the month. Updates and FAQs can be obtained at […]
Universal Theme Parks to Close
Universal Has announced the closure of their east and west coast theme parks. Along with Disney and SeaWorld Parks, Universal has announced the temporary closure of their US Theme Parks. Updated 24 March 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Theme Parks to close starting 16 March 2020 Universal Orlando Resort Hotels – Remain Open Universal CityWalk Remains […]
Military FastPass Plus Ticket Options for Disney World
Here is a rundown on the ticket options available for military families planning a Walt Disney World vacation. FastPass Plus is Walt Disney World’s attraction advance reservation system. Military families traveling to Walt Disney World have several ticket options available to them for their vacations. Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets […]
Waiting On Your Walt Disney World 60-Day FastPass Plus Window To Open
So you’ve linked your Disney Armed Forces Salute or Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets to your My Disney Account. What’s next? How Your Account Will Look At First (updated February 2020) As soon as you link a valid ticket or annual pass to your account you will open up your 30 day FastPass […]
Walt Disney World Flag Retreat Ceremony
Every day at Walt Disney World the Magic Kingdom holds a Flag Retreat Ceremony to honor our nation and those who defend it. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. on the square on Main Street, U.S.A. at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Security and a special guest conduct the ceremony. 📍 […]
Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
Hi there and welcome to the world of Disney Veteran Discount Tickets and Disney Veteran Discounted Rooms. In this post we’ll be covering just who is eligible and what is available for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Vacations for non-retired US Military Veterans. Note: For the purpose if this post, Veteran indicates someone who has […]