Trying to go nonstop from rope drop until park close might sound like the best way to maximize your Walt Disney World vacation, but for many families, it actually does the opposite. By the middle of the day, the heat is at its worst, the crowds are at their highest, and everyone starts to feel […]
Best Spots to Unwind After a Day at Walt Disney World
The magic is even better when you take time to relax! A day at Walt Disney World is unforgettable — but it can also be exhausting. After dashing from ride to ride, waiting in lines, and navigating the Florida heat, it’s important to give yourself time to slow down and recharge. Luckily, Disney has built-in […]
Ultimate Guide to Disney Reservations (Walt Disney World & Disneyland)
Planning a Disney vacation isn’t just about buying tickets—you’ll want to know exactly what to reserve and when. From resort rooms and dining to Lightning Lane and special experiences, a smart booking plan saves time (and sanity). If you’re a U.S. military family, a few specific items—like the Disney Armed Forces Salute and the Shades […]
My Tips for Touring Disney’s Parks
My family and I have over 50 years of experience touring Disney’s theme parks. This post contains some of our best tips to help you enjoy your Disney vacation. We’ve seen all the good, the bad, and the ugly during our time in the parks, which I’ll share with you here. This chapter also contains […]
The Military Disney Tips Guide to Park Hopping
One of the ticket add-ons that Disney’s theme parks offer is the Park Hopper option. In this post we’ll discuss, what Park Hopping is, the tickets that offer it, how to do it, and why. What is Park Hopping? Basically Park Hopping is using one theme park ticket to visit two (or multiple) theme parks […]
Planning Your 2024 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. In an effort […]
Walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Directions from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with Pictures! UPDATE: 1 May 2023 – Sadly this walking path has closed permanently! See the legal battle: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Discusses Shades of Green Pedestrian Bridge Shades of Green is located within walking distance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s about a […]
Why All Military Families Should Buy Travel Insurance
Whenever you book a Disney vacation you may recall being asked if you would like to buy travel insurance through Disney. Most people scoff at the thought of paying even more money for their vacation, but if you’re a military family, specifically active duty, you may want to consider vacation insurance. What Is Vacation Insurance? […]
Disney Military Ticket Physical Security
What if your Disney Tickets were stolen or lost? Are you prepared? I ask because this recently happened to a MDT reader and their family. They’d arrived in Orlando for their long awaited vacation and stopped at a local grocery store for some supplies. While in the store, their vehicle was broken into and their […]
10 Best Free Things To Do In Walt Disney World
It’s no secret that Walt Disney World is expensive, but did you know that there are free things in Disney? It’s true! Many of the items on this list are even on our must-do list for every visit! 10. Pixie Dust Peter Pan taught us that all we need is a little faith, trust, and […]
Best Day Ever With Disney Celebration Buttons
With a vacation as magical as Walt Disney World, we’re always looking for the best souvenirs or the best way to solidify those memories. Sometimes it’s scouring the shops looking for just the right trinket, or maybe it is saving up for a special collectible. And sometimes the most magical memento is one that is […]
Disney World’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
On a recent trip to Disney World my wife and I took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour, a special walking tour of the Magic Kingdom. Disney World offers many of these special tours and experiences, for an extra fee, at its Florida resort destination. Years ago the Keys to the Kingdom Tour was the […]
Split Stays at Walt Disney World Resorts and Shades of Green
Here is Military Disney Tips’ advice on this slightly out-of-the-ordinary subject. What’s a Disney World Split Stay? Splitting your vacation time between 2 or more Resort Hotels during your Walt Disney World vacation. We regularly do this in order to stay up to date with what’s going on at all the Disney resorts to keep […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep Kids Happy, Hydrated, and Occupied at Disney
Navigating the Disney parks with kids can be a challenge. The long days, constant waiting in line, and often high temperatures can send the little ones over the top and cause the infamous Disney Meltdown. Everyone has had enough, your child is crying and you’re thinking. “But this is the happiest place on earth!” There are […]