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
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 […]
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 […]
Live Entertainment in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT
The Magic Kingdom is famous for its fairy tale magic. Animal Kingdom is famous for its dedication to conservation. Hollywood Studios is famous for Broadway-style shows and dedication to immersion. But what about EPCOT? EPCOT is more than eating and drinking, though that is a big part! EPCOT is known for its vast live entertainment […]
New Walt Disney World Resort Room Perk in 2025
Disney World has announced a new perk for their Resort Hotel guests in 2025! When you reserve a Disney Resort room in 2025 you will receive a Free Disney Water Park Entry on your check-in day! This applies to both Packages and Room Only Reservations on a per reservation basis. Meaning if you have 2 […]
Shades of Green Savings in October Special 2024
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in January Special for 2025. This Special is currently a room and breakfast discount. The current discount rate of this offer is 15% off of the regular rate for Standard Rooms. If you are planning on a January trip next year, snag this rate now before it changes!!! […]
Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance
Disney’s Theme Park Reservation Systems causes quite a bit of concern for Military Travelers! The Problem With the advent of Disney World and Disneyland’s Theme Park Reservation System, it is very important to have your Disney Military Tickets well prior to arrival. (Updated January 2023) In order to make your Theme Park Reservations, you need to […]
Some Disney Military Tickets Require Theme Park Reservations!
Theme Park Reservations will still be needed for some military tickets at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets for Walt Disney World and Disneyland and the Regular Military Disneyland Theme Park Tickets still require Theme Park Reservations! Date Based Tickets Disney has removed the need to make theme park reservations […]
Always Compare Disney Military Room Discount to General Public Discounts!
The Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts can offer great savings for your Disney Vacation! It is important to remember though that starting in 2018 these military room discounts became variable rather than a set percentage off as they were previously. Prior to 2018 the Disney Military room discounts were 30% off Value Resorts, 35% […]
The 2024 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass
Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2024 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price! UPDATE (Jan 2024): Universal Orlando has removed their March 2024 Blockout dates from their 2024 Freedom Passes!!! Universal Orlando Removes March Blockouts for 2024 Military Freedom Pass The Universal Orlando Resort has continued their Special […]
2024 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Disneyland Announced their 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute. (14 November 2023) – Updated 16 Nov. for blockout dates. THis follows Disney World announcing last month. What was announced this morning: Disneyland Salute Tickets prices and dates have been announced for 2024 Disneyland Salute Room dates have been announced for 2024 Tickets Ticket Prices […]
Are Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios The Same Thing?
The Backstory and History of Why These Parks Are So Similar If you’re a theme park enthusiast or a fan of blockbuster movies, you’ll know that two of the biggest players in the game are Universal and Disney. Both of these entertainment giants have their own versions of movie-based theme parks in Central Florida, those […]
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Parades
Welcome to the magical world of parades in Magic Kingdom at Disney World! If you’re a fan of pageantry, spectacle, and unforgettable moments, then you’re in for a treat. At Magic Kingdom, parades are not just a procession of floats and performers, but a celebration of imagination, creativity, and the joy of being alive. Whether […]
Disney World Theme Park Reservations and Military Tickets
The Much Hated Theme Park Reservations are Going Away for Most People in 2024! Unfortunately this does not not include the U.S. Military Community! Disney World announced today (11 Oct 2023) That: Beginning Jan. 9, 2024, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass will be able to once again visit […]
Can I use my Walt Disney World Magic Band at Disneyland?
This post is part of our Frequently Asked Question Series in the Disneyland 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.