When pricing Disney Military Tickets, you will see different prices depending where you look! Why the prices that I’ve listed for Disney Military Discount Tickets vary from what Disney has posted online or that Base Ticket Offices post/charge is a question that I’m asked from time to time. In this post I’ll lay out just […]
All You Need To Know About Disney World FastPass Plus For The Military Traveler
Disney World’s FastPass Plus (FastPass+, FP+) is an important topic for both the general public and the military community. FastPass Plus works with all military discounted Disney tickets! Many Base Ticket Offices sell Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Vouchers rather that the actual tickets. You must exchange these vouchers for the real tickets upon arrival, These vouchers […]
Universal Orlando 2020 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages
The Universal Orlando Resort has released their offers for the US Military Community for 2020. NOTE: The 2021 Offer is Out!!! During the 12 years that I’ve been running this site, Universal has always been very slow to make and announce special military offers, always announcing at the last minute or past when the offer […]
Shades of Green’s Year-Round Packages – Are They A Good Deal?
Shades of Green’s Red, White, and Blue Salute Package or the Sunrise Package. Should you choose either? The Red, White, and Blue Package and Sunrise Package are year-round specials offered by Shades of Green that include meals at Shades of Green. Note the meals included in these packages are only available at Shades of Green in the Garden Gallery buffet, […]
Shades of Green Stays for Non-Retired Veterans
Non-Retired Veterans are eligible to stay at Shades of Green Resort on Disney Property Are you one of the many who served your country in the US Military but did not retire? With their “Salute to Our Veterans” Program, Shades of Green accepts reservations from non-retired US military veterans for stays in January and September. […]
Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act
How H.R.5515 – the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 affects Disney Discounts Congress passed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act which went into effect 1 January 2020. It is also know as The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018. the act applies to: […]
The 2020 Edition of Walt Disney World for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2020 version of Walt Disney World for Military Families has been released. 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. Walt Disney World for Military […]
2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Renewal Announced!
Announcing the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute! 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Information I’m very happy to announce that Disney has once again released the news that the hugely popular Disney Armed Forces Salute has been renewed for 2020. The currently running 2019 Disney Armed Forces Salute is an entirely separate offer which ends on […]
The 2020 Edition of Disneyland for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2020 version of Disneyland for Military Families has been released. 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. Disneyland for Military Families 2020 All the […]
The Essential Guide to Shades of Green
Planning a Disney World Vacation is challenging to say the least. With all you have to think about, you don’t want to have to worry that your accommodations won’t be what you expect. The Essential Guide to Shades of Green will show you everything you need to know about Shades of Green! The first time […]
Use Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Multiple Times!
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic money saving offer available to military members and their families. It offers huge theme park ticket and resort room discounts. Because the discounts are so much bigger that the Regular Disney Military Discounts there are quite a few strict rules and restrictions for the Salute offer. The number of […]
Disney’s High Tech Smart Elevators
Disney has some pretty cool elevators in some of their Resort Hotels on both coasts. You can find these Smart Elevators in the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort and the new Grand Destino Tower at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort. These elevators vary from the regular sort in that you select the […]
Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2020
For the third time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green has raised parking rates for the second time in 2019! Parking Fee History at Shades of Green During its first decade of operation, Shades of […]
January Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Availability
Will Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets be available for my January Walt Disney World Trip? This is a question that comes up every year after the late September Disney Armed Forces Salute renewal announcement. This is only an issue for those traveling to Walt Disney World, as tickets are not needed ahead of time for […]
Disney Parks’ Call Center – Should You Trust Them About Military Discounts?
I’ve had writing this post in the back of my mind for a long time and the frustration behind it has been building for years. I’ve put off writing it because of how much I care for Disney Cast Members, some of the most dedicated and skilled workers on the planet. But I can’t take […]
How Do I Make Resort Reservations Using the Disney Armed Forces Salute discount?
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.
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2020?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. The military community starts asking then because Disney always releases their general public resort rates for the upcoming year in late June. However this is not the case for Disney’s military discounts: the […]
Hurricane Dorian Walt Disney World and Shades of Green
Hurricanes, Severe Weather, and Thunderstorms at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green. Walt Disney World Rarely Closes for Inclement Weather But rest assured that they have plans in place to shelter their guests if it is required! Shades of Green which is a military facility also has plans for these situations. If a hurricane […]
Shades of Green Survivors’ Family Program
The Survivors’ Family Program extends to eligible Family members who have suffered a loss of an Active Duty sponsor regardless of the cause. The Survivors’ Family Discount Program provides a 50 percent discount from normal room rates by applicable rate category. The discount applies to additional occupants and up to three guest rooms. The Survivors’ […]
Extended Stay America Military Discount 2020
Extended Stay America is offering a great Military Discount for travel dates through April 2020! Extended Stay America has 4 locations close to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Orlando! They also have a location within walking distance to Disneyland, plus several others nearby! Here are the offer details: Save 30% to 40% at any Extended Stay […]
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking 2020
Disneyland Resort provides three official parking options for guests: the Toy Story Parking Area, the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and the new Pixar Pals Parking Structure. (Updated June 2019) Though these three parking areas are the official lots designated for guest use, Disneyland may open Cast Member lots such as the Pumbaa Parking Area (across […]
Increased Parking Fees at Disney World Resorts for 2020
Along with releasing 2020 general public resort prices today, Disney also increased the cost to park at the Walt Disney World Resorts. 18 June 2019 – The change is effective for all reservations made starting today. Reservations booked prior will still be at the old rates. For reservations made before 18 June 2019 for arrivals […]
On the Green Grill Review – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool
The On the Green Grill is a Disney operated Quick Service location that is located right next to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool. For many years Shades of Green ran this location through a sub-contractor. But several years ago operation switched back to Disney. The Grill is literally steps away from the pool, making it […]
Westgate Resorts 2019 Military Weekend – After Action Report
As Part of Military Appreciation Month Westgate Resorts, for the 8th year in a row, invited thousands of military families to enjoy a free vacation weekend. Each year on Veteran’s Day Westgate Resorts offers the chance to be one of these lucky families by being one of the first to register. Over the years Westgate […]
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Scheduled for Epcot Fly Over
The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly over Walt Disney World’s Epcot on Thursday 2 May. The team is expected to make two passes above Spaceship Earth sometime in the morning. After the flyover the Blue Angles Demonstration Team will continue on to their destination, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, which is scheduled for 4 […]