Planning a Disney trip as a military family often brings up many questions! One such question that I’m often asked is: Can we use our Military Star Card—or Disney gift cards—to cover vacation expenses? The answer is a bit nuanced, so let’s sort it out. ️ Military Star Card The Military Star Card, issued by […]
Military Disney Tickets & Lightning Lane: What’s Included (and What’s Not) in 2025
If you’re planning a Disney vacation using military discount tickets, you might be wondering: Do I get Lightning Lane access included? It’s a fair question—especially now that Disney has replaced Genie+ with a new lineup of Lightning Lane options. Between Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and the newer Premier Pass, it’s easy to get […]
Is the Disney Dining Plan Available with Military Tickets?
Can military families use the Disney Dining Plan if they’re buying discounted tickets? It’s a common question, and the answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. The real key to unlocking the Disney Dining Plan isn’t the ticket type at all—it’s where you’re staying. If you’re staying at a Disney-owned resort, you’re in business. If […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Military Discount 2025: Dates, Prices & How to Buy
Military Discounted Ticket Prices for the 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Walt Disney World has just announced 2025 dates for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Shades of Green offers military-discounted tickets! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special after-hours event held on select dates in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park. Your Disney Armed […]
Using Lightning Lane with Disney Military Tickets: What You Need to Know
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Run Like Royalty: The Disney Princess Half Marathon Experience
Ah, the Disney Princess Half Marathon – where dreams dash across the pavement, and every stride sparkles with a touch of magic! Imagine a race where fairytales come to life, and you’re not just running; you’re embarking on a gallant quest through the enchanting realms of Disney. It’s an event where every participant is royalty, […]
Shades of Green’s New Joke of a Discount
Shades of Green has announced a new discount that has to be a joke! This discount that they are calling the 30th Anniversary Beat the Heat Special is only available for 2 days!!! This Special is currently for 30% off room and breakfast. The current discount rate of this offer is 30% off of the […]