Disney has a ticket sales location in Disney Springs. The Ticket Center is located in the Town Center section of Disney Springs near the WDW Bus Station and the Disney Springs Welcome Center/Guest Relations location. This new location will be your new one-stop shop for most ticketing needs including: Purchase Military Salute tickets and upgrades Activate […]
Universal Orlando 2019 Military Discounted 4-Day Park to Park Ticket Offer – Now Through March 2020
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the 2019 continuation of their special ticket offer for current and retired military members. NEW 29 JAN 2020 – Universal Orlando 2020 Military Discounted 5-Day Park to Park Ticket Offer The offer consists of a 4-Day Park-to-park ticket good at either 2 or 3 Universal Orlando parks. UPDATE 15 January 2020 – […]
No Smoking in Disney’s Parks and Entertainment Areas Plus Other Changes
Disney just announced changes to their smoking policy as well as other changes. Smoking Effective 1 may 2019 smoking areas will no longer be present inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California. This includes e-cigarettes, and all other items that produce […]
Disney Sells Theme Park Tickets Cheaper Than Military Ticket Prices – Why Is That?
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. I’ve Seen Prices for Disney Theme Park Tickets Online Cheaper Than Military Ticket Prices – Why Is That? Simple, the […]
Shades of Green’s New Ticket Office Check In and Waiting Area
Shades of Green has made great strides to improve the guest experience at their Ticket Office for In Person Sales! Instead of the old queue line that you’d have to stand in while waiting you can sign in electronically and then wait in comfort. Opposite the Ticket Office counter you’ll see a small electronic podium. […]
Shades of Green New Security Gate
Recently Shades of Green, the Military Resort on Walt Disney World property installed a new security gate on the walkway from the resort to off property locations. Many Shades of Green guests use this walkway to go to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or the Transportation and Ticket Center. This follows a recent change to Shades […]
Divine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I want to share an amazing experience from Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. My family always enjoys spotting Divine. An on stage character at Animal Kingdom who embodies nature. She has arms and legs that look like branches or vines. SHe’s very tall (stilts) and blends right into the surrounding plants. It’s possible to walk right […]
Review Shades of Green Magnolia Wing Renovated Room
Shades of Green, Disney World’s Military Only Resort recently re-modeled their Magnolia Wing rooms. Let’s take a look Inside one. You’ll find brand new furnishings all throughout the guest room area. The colors are of course green, but nicely subdued creating a very relaxed atmosphere. Sleeping Area Gone are the two half wall room dividers […]
Can a Non-Spouse Military Dependent (Child) Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Using Their ID?
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.
Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2019 Adds Hourly Rate for Non Guests
January 2019 – This month for the second time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. New this time around is the introduction of a scheme charging those who are not staying at the resort who are just visiting […]
Disney Salute Tickets for DoD Civilians/Contractors in 2019?
In the last few days I’ve received numerous questions regarding Disney’s “Test Program” which allowed DoD Civilians and Contractors to purchase Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets in the 4th quarter of 2018. Naturally many people are wondering it this will happen again. Disney is and always has been tight lipped about their future plans, but here […]
Shades of Green – A Great Alternative to Disney World’s Resorts
Shades of Green is the Armed Forces Recreation Center located right on Walt Disney World property. It is a fantastic, first class resort located right in the middle of all the the magic. Walt Disney World offers military discounted rooms with the Disney Armed Forces Salute. But the Disney Armed Forces Salute room discount is not […]
60-Day FastPass Start to Finish How To Guide for Shades of Green Guests
In Early 2018 Walt Disney World gave Shades of Green guests the ability to make FastPass Plus Reservations 60 days in advance! Prior to this Shades’ guests had to wait until 30 days prior to the desired date to make their FastPasses. Now they may make them 60 days prior to their check in date. This takes […]
Universal Studios Orlando City Walk Military Discounts
Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, FL? While not quite as extensive as their local competition, there are a few restaurants that do offer nice military discounts. Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville offers a 10%military discount. Island Eats And Laidback Lyrics – Whether you arrive […]
Is it Correct that I can only make one single purchase of Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Tickets?
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. I was told that I can only make one single purchase of the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets, Is that Correct? […]
Top 10 Tips for Disney Travel With Kids
Are you traveling to the Disney Theme Parks with little ones? Let us give you some tips from a Disney Pro. This is a guest post by Military Spouse Blogger Heather Walsh of MilMomAdventures.com 1. Plan ahead. Think about what you need for a day at home with your child and add about 20 percent more. […]
Greg McCullough at Disney Springs November and December 2018
If you are at Walt Disney World in November or December you should drop by Disney Springs to see Greg’s new pop-up store “The Art of Disney Presents Greg McCullough.” Greg is a great artist who creates awesome Disney artwork. We first learned of Greg when we saw this post on the Disney Parks Blog about […]
Westgate Resorts to Give Away Free Vacations for Military Families On 9 November 2018
For Veteran’s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again Give Away 1,000 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 between 1,000 and 2,500 free vacation […]
Review Remodeled Magnolia Wing Rooms at Shades of Green
I recently stayed in one of the newly remodeled Standard Guest Rooms in Shades of Green’s Magnolia Wing. I know lots of people are curious about the renovated rooms, so I though I’d give you a look. Note: This renovation took place from 2017 through 2018. Fresh New Look I was very pleased with how this […]
How Does Disney Worlds New Tiered Pricing Affect Military Tickets
In October 2018 Walt Disney World started tiered pricing for their multi-day tickets based upon your travel dates. This was an expected announcement and it follows the change to tiered pricing for single-day tickets way back in February 2016. Beginning 16 October 2018 on DisneyWorld.com, guests began purchasing general public priced multi-day tickets priced by the […]
Make This Mickey Mouse Hands Magic Band Display
You Can Make This Mickey Mouse Hands Magic Band Display You’ll be the envy of all your disney friends and have a great place to keep your Walt Disney World Magic Bands from your Disney trips. I’ve seen lots of pics of people putting their Magic Bands on all kinds of things around the house, but this […]
How to Use Mobile Order Food with the Disneyland App
In this next edition of our tech series here is, how to mobile order your food ahead of time with the Disneyland App. This is a guest post by Military Spouse Blogger Heather Walsh of MilMomAdventures.com The Disneyland and Disney World App now feature the ability to place a mobile order for food. If you know what […]
DoD Civilians and Contractors Now Eligible For The 2018 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts
Walt Disney World has announced that Department of Defense Civil Service workers and full time DoD Contractors are eligible for the 2018 Disney Armed Forces Salute! (Updated 27 Sept 18) A “Test Program” Disney is calling this a Test Program. This “test” will allow DOD civilians and full-time DOD contractors to take advantage of the discounted Salute […]
Ghirardelli Offers Military Discount at WDW’s Disney Springs
The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop located in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs offers a great military discount. Just show your Military ID to receive 20% off at their soda fountain featuring world-famous chocolate and hot fudge sundaes.
If I Buy Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets While I’m a Military Member Can I Use Them After I Separate From the military?
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.