“Can I use Disney military tickets with Lightning Lane?” That’s one of the most common questions military families ask when planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation. With the introduction of Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass, knowing how these services work—and how they integrate with military-discounted tickets—can make a huge […]
What is Shades of Green at Disney World and Who Can Stay There?
Shades of Green: Disney World’s Hidden Gem for Military Families Did you know there’s a Disney resort just for the military? Tucked away in the heart of Walt Disney World, Shades of Green is a hidden oasis exclusively for U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. It’s not run by Disney, but you’d hardly notice with its […]
How do Disney Military Discounts Work for 2026?
🇺🇸 Disney Military Discounts for 2026: Everything You Need to Know If you’re part of the U.S. military community and dreaming of a Walt Disney World vacation in 2026, Disney’s Armed Forces Salute can save you hundreds—yes, hundreds on tickets and resort stays. It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the world of military travel, […]
Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World in a VERY Limited Fashion
Airline check-in and luggage drop-off have returned to Disney’s Value Resorts for Southwest Airlines only! As of 3 April, this long-missing service at Walt Disney World returns to the Value Resorts. Update – Full Round-Trip Luggage Service Now Available Since this original April 2025 announcement, Disney and Southwest Airlines have expanded this pilot program to […]
Shades of Green’s Active Duty Promo for July and August 2025
Shades of Green has announced a new type of discount for enlisted members (except the Top 3). Offering a discount to specific ranks and statuses is totally new for the Walt Disney World Military Resort! Note: This discount has significantly changed. See the Changes. Shades of Green says, “This summer, active-duty soldiers deserve a well-earned break. Recharge […]
Universal Orlando Epic Universe Military Discounts
Are there Military Discounts for the Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe? This is a question that is on the minds of many in our U. S. military community! As of late February 2025, Universal Orlando is offering a Military Freedom Pass One-Day-Add-On ticket for Epic Universe! Then, in March 2025, they added this One-Day-Add-On feature […]
Regular Military Discount Tickets for Universal Orlando With Epic Universe
The Universal Orlando Resort is now offering an Epic Universe 1-day Add-On Option for their Regular Military Tickets! Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets are slightly discounted versions of the tickets available to the general public. These are only available at base ticket offices via either in-person or long-distance sales. You cannot buy these from […]
Soaring to the Magic: A Look at the Disney World Skyliner Resorts
Walt Disney World has some pretty magical transportation options, but nothing quite compares to the Disney Skyliner! The Disney Skyliner is an airborne gondola system that glides guests high above the treetops and waterways, offering a relaxing (and honestly kind of thrilling!) way to travel between EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and several Disney Resort hotels. […]
The Ultimate Sci-Fi Day at Walt Disney World
Boldly go where no Disney fan has gone before on the ultimate sci-fi adventure! Whether you dream of piloting the Millennium Falcon, zipping through space on a futuristic roller coaster, or dining in an intergalactic drive-in, Walt Disney World experiences will make any sci-fi lover feel like they’ve stepped into another world. This itinerary takes […]
The Ultimate Military Salute Patriotic Day at Walt Disney World
Honor, celebrate, and experience the spirit of America with a day dedicated to military heroes, patriotism, and classic Americana at Walt Disney World! Whether you’re an active-duty service member, retired military, a veteran, or simply someone who wants to pay tribute to those who serve, this itinerary is filled with powerful moments of reflection, awe-inspiring […]
Potential 2025 USAF Thunderbirds Fly Over for Walt Disney World
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, could be flying over Walt Disney World in October 2025! The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, are scheduled to be at the Central Florida Air & Space Show in Sanford, Florida, which is scheduled for 25-26 October 2025. The Thunderbirds and the US Navy’s […]
The Ultimate Lion King Day at Walt Disney World
Hakuna Matata! Prepare for a roaring good time as you embark on the ultimate day celebrating The Lion King at Walt Disney World! From thrilling attractions and Broadway-style shows to up-close animal encounters that bring the Pride Lands to life, this itinerary is packed with everything a true Lion King fan could want. Whether you’re […]
What is the Difference Between Walt Disney World Military Promotional Tickets and Military Theme Park Tickets?
Many people are confused by the Difference Between these two military ticket options for Walt Disney World! The Military Promotional Tickets, which are historically and traditionally also called the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets, are a special temporary offer with many restrictions. The Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets are a new version of […]
Woven City – The Real EPCOT Walt Disney Envisioned
When Walt Disney unveiled his grand vision for EPCOT, he wasn’t talking about a theme park. He was imagining something much bigger—a real city of the future where people would live, work, and shape the world of tomorrow. His dream was to build a self-sustaining, constantly evolving community powered by innovation. Unfortunately, after his passing, […]
Big Change for Walt Disney World Military Tickets!
Walt Disney World just changed its Military Theme Park Tickets in a Big Way! This change affects the Regular Walt Disney World Military Tickets, not the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are highly discounted Military Tickets that come with many eligibility, purchase, and use restrictions, which have not changed […]
Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On (2025) for the Universal Military Freedom Pass: Price, Eligibility & How It Works
Universal Orlando Resorts’ Military Sales Office just reached out to me with this awesome new offer! Many of my readers have been asking about this for months! Starting today (20 February 2025), active duty and retired U.S. military members with an active 2025 Military Freedom Pass can now purchase a 1-Park, 1-Day ticket to Universal […]
Universal Orlando Freedom Pass – Spring 2025 Blockouts Removed!
The Universal Orlando Resort has removed its Spring Blockout Dates from its 2025 Military Freedom Passes! This is the second year in a row that this has happened. Will There Be a 2026 Universal Orlando Freedom Pass? Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On for the 2025 Military Freedom Pass Regular Military Discount Tickets for Universal Orlando With […]
Universal Orlando Military Discounts – Eligibility, Tickets & Hotels
The Universal Orlando Resort offers 3 kinds of Military Discounts. Universal Orlando Freedom Pass – Spring 2025 Bolckouts Removed! Epic Universe 1-Day Add-On for the 2025 Military Freedom Pass These are the Special Offer called the Freedom Pass, the Military Room Discounts at Universal’s hotels, and the Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets. Below I’ll […]
2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute Prices Extended for 2025
The 2024 Prices for WDW’s Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets have been extended through 24 February. As a reminder, when the 2025 Walt Disney World Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets were announced for 2025, Disney originally said the 2024 prices would remain in effect through 1 February 2025 and might be extended. Several Base ITT […]
What’s the Difference Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Disney Regular Military Discounted Tickets
Many people are confused by the Difference Between Disney Armed Forces Salute and Regular Military Discounted Tickets for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are quite a few people who don’t even know about the Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland! In this post, I’m going to lay out the […]
Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with Pictures! It is possible to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might want to take this walk to check out the Grand Floridian and its restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]
Camp Minnie-Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A Nostalgic Look Back at Camp Minnie-Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom My family and I first visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom in June 1998 just 6 weeks after it opened. Since then there have been huge changes in this park, and nowhere is this more evident than in the area that once housed Camp Mickey-Minnie. What […]
Planning Your 2025 Disney Vacation for Military Families
Merry Christmas to all! Finally, all the shopping and preparation for Christmas is over. All the presents have been opened and the kids are enjoying all of their new toys. This is traditionally (based on my historical traffic numbers) the time that Mom and Dad start to plan for next year’s vacation. To help you, […]
2026 Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland
What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many newer members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but before January 2009, there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers […]
Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2026 at Walt Disney World
Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans are able to get military discounts on Mobility Scooters (ECVs) Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World rents scooters, but only at the theme parks, for use only in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation, you will need to […]