Military Families are eligible for military discounts on Stroller Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort! Walt Disney World rents strollers, but only in the theme parks and only for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation, you will need to rent from an independent company. You will find […]
2026 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green
Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans who are staying at Shades of Green are able Rent Mobility Scooters (ECVs) for their vacation at Walt Disney World. You can make arrangements ahead of time and your scooter will be waiting for you when you check in at Shades of Green. These scooters, ECVs, and wheelchairs are rented […]
The 2026 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. Hi there, I’ve written this guide and checklist to help guide military members and their families through the complexities of getting ready for a Walt Disney World vacation. This checklist has milestones and […]
Military Disney Tips 2025 Disney Packing Checklist
My what to pack for Disney checklist includes items I’ve tested and used myself in the parks, plus great ideas that I’ve seen elsewhere and am planning to try. Everything on this list will either save you some cash or make your vacation and park experience more enjoyable and comfortable. Here is the Military Disney […]
Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World in 2026
Shipping items to Shades of Green can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to Shades of Green. You can mail them yourself, or have your purchases from Amazon […]
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2026
A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […]
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2026
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food, snacks, or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to your Walt Disney World Resort. You can mail them from […]
Military Disney Tickets 2026: Your Start-to-Finish Guide to Buying, Activating, and Using Them
The MDT Guide to purchasing and using Your Military Disney Tickets You Are Going To Disney! Great now you’ve got a lot of things to start thinking about. Theme park tickets are one of the biggest expenses for a Disney vacation. This post is meant to be your end-to-end guide on all things related to […]
How to Purchase Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets a 2026 Step By Step Guide
In this post, we will cover everything having to do with buying Military Tickets for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and other theme parks. You might think, “It’s easy, I just buy them.” but there is a lot to consider and one very important step that no one thinks about, that you must do! […]
The Various Types of Disney Food Service
From grab-and-go bites to elegant sit-down meals, Disney food service has something for everyone! When you think of Walt Disney World or Disneyland, iconic attractions and magical experiences might be the first things that come to mind, but dining is an adventure all its own! With so many dining options to choose from, Disney makes […]
Planet Hollywood: Underrated Date Night in Disney Springs
Planet Hollywood is a dining destination located in the heart of Disney Springs, one of the most popular entertainment districts in Orlando, Florida. The restaurant is a part of the iconic Planet Hollywood brand, which was founded in 1991 by Hollywood legend, Robert Earl. With its flashy decor and a menu featuring classic American fare […]
Disney Lightning Lane Premier Pass
Disney has announced its new Premier Pass at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. What is Premier Pass Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an outrageously expensive, paid line-skipping program, that is essentially the same as Universal Orlando’s Express Pass Standard. Premier Pass is a big step up in both cost and convenience over Lightning Lane […]
The 2025 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass
Universal Orlando Resort has announced its 2025 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! Will There Be a 2026 Universal Orlando Freedom Pass? The Universal Orlando Resort has continued its Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass for 2025. Freedom Passes are “Unlimited Use Tickets” that are sort of […]
2025 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Disneyland Announced its 2025 Disney Armed Forces Salute. This follows Walt Disney World’s announcement last month. What was announced this morning: Disneyland Salute Ticket prices and dates have been announced for 2025 Disneyland Salute Room discounts dates have been announced for 2025 Salute Ticket Discounts Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Tickets come in two […]
10 Best Things About Shades of Green in 2025
Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s military only resort offers so many great benefits that it is hard to keep this list to just 10! 1. Location, location, location The biggest plus is that Shades of Green is located right in the middle of the Magic, an Armed Forces Recreation Center right on Walt Disney […]
Google and AI are Destroying the Internet as We Know It
I want to share with you the state of the internet and what’s happening to your favorite independent websites. Originally Published 1 June 2024. Update 1 September 2024: Mid August Google began rolling out a search algorithm update that they claimed would help small independent websites. Since then the traffic to this site has decreased […]
Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison
Welcome to the third installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This post wraps up my series intended to help you determine the differences between Shades and the Disney Resorts. I hope that you’ll find them helpful. Be sure to post comments and questions below. Also please see How does Shades of […]
Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison
Welcome to the second installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This is the second post on the differences between Shades of Green and the Disney World resorts, this series is offered in the hope it will help you with your Disney trip planning. Also please see the other 2 posts […]
Shades of Green – Disney Value Resort Comparison
This is the first installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series Also please see How does Shades of Green compare to Disney in Price and the other 2 posts in the series: Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison Readers often send me questions […]
2025 Disney Armed Forces Salute Announced for Walt Disney World
This morning Walt Disney World Announced their 2025 Disney Armed Forces Salute. For full details (where to purchase, and full rules) see my main Disney Armed Forces Salute Page. A Rough Start I was advised last night that the Salute would be announced this morning for WDW. However, all Disney websites have been having major […]
What to Expect on the Day Disney Announces the Disney Armed Forces Salute
While the military anxiously awaits to find out if Disney will renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for another year, I thought it would be good to review what to expect if and when they do. Salute Renewal History This post is based on my and my readers’ experiences during the previous Disney Armed Forces […]
Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service
Here is our post on using Disney World’s Minnie Van Service to get around WDW as well to and from Orlando International Airport. What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans is a Disney-owned and operated ride-hailing service similar to Uber and Lyft, that began operation around Walt Disney World in July 2017. Minnie Vans work just […]
Disney Military Ticket Options for Lightning Lane (2026): What Works at Disney World vs. Disneyland
Here is a rundown of the ticket options available for military families planning a Disney Resort Vacation. Lightning Lane Single-Pass and Multi-Pass are Disney’s advance reservation system for attractions. Military families traveling to Walt Disney World and Disneyland have two military ticket options available to purchase for their vacations. Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted […]
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2025?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every summer. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Has been announced for Walt Disney World for 2025! See the Announcement Here And now Disneyland has as well. See the Announcement Here This year the […]
The C-141 Starlifter Lives On In WDW’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Disneyland’s Soarin’ Over California
Here is a great bit of military and aviation trivia for Walt Disney theme park fans. Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios’, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction has a piece of military aviation history used as a set dressing. When Disney Imagineers are building a new attraction, they will go to the […]