How to Do a Split Stay at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando (Military Edition) For military families headed to Orlando, the choice between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando can be a tough one. But what if you didn’t have to choose? A split stay lets you enjoy the best of both worlds—thrilling adventures […]
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 […]
Walt Disney World Room View Categories – Do They Matter at Value and Moderate Resorts?
Walt Disney World has numerous room categories at all of their Resort Hotels. In this post we’ll look at which matter and which don’t at the Value and Moderate Resorts. There are many different room categories at the various resorts, and they all have a corresponding price point. The goal of this post is to […]
Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green
People often ask about who to tip at Disney Wold and what’s the right amount. In this post I’ll go over all the circumstances when you should tip and suggest how much. I’ll also share some in-depth research as part of the post and conclude with how things are different at Shades of Green. Updated […]
Unrestricted Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World in 2024!
Waiting until 2 p.m. to park hop is over at Walt Disney World in 2024! Disney Announced Yesterday (11 Oct. 2023): Beginning Jan. 9, 2024, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass will be able to once again visit another theme park at any time of day during park hours […]
The Ultimate Toy Story Day at Disney World
Welcome to the magical world of Walt Disney World, where dreams come true and magic is around every corner! If you’re a major Toy Story fan, then get ready for the perfect day filled with all of your favorite characters, thrilling rides, and fun-filled attractions. Imagine walking through Andy’s backyard, exploring the Toy Story Land, […]
Disney World Announces Big Changes for 2024
Today Walt Disney World announced some big changes coming for 2024, bringing some more normalcy to the vacation destination. The major announcements today (8 May 2013) are outlined below followed by my comments on how each affects the military community, if it does. There were a couple of other announcement s that don’t really matter […]
Fall in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Fall is in full swing at the Magic Kingdom! Every year starting in August, the Magic Kingdom begins its transformation into autumn with fall colors, pumpkins, and Disney-style scarecrows. From the moment you enter those turnstiles, before you even walk through the tunnels you will see the pumpkins and leaves lavishly decorating the lamp posts […]
How Many Miles Do You Walk at EPCOT? (2026 Guide to Distances, Loops & Shortcuts)
Walking Around one of Walt Disney World’s Biggest Theme Parks is the Ultimate Vacation Trek. EPCOT is my favorite Walt Disney World Theme Park! But many people wonder how much walking they will have to do. It’s also a very big one with lots of walking required. Disney’s theme parks require full days of walking, […]
Changes to Genie+ at Walt Disney World for 2022 and 2023
Walt Disney World will no longer sell Genie Plus as part of a ticket. Disney has announced that starting 8 June 2022 at Walt Disney World Disney Genie+ will only be purchasable via the My Disney Experience App on the day of use! That means that you will no longer be able to purchase Genie+ […]
Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort
Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be one of the biggest decisions you make during your vacation planning. This post is to help you with your decision-making process. We will go over the various factors that go into making your decision and give you a few tips and suggestions along the way. Note […]
Disney World’s Technology and the Military Traveler
The Disney Theme Parks have a slew of great technologies to help out their Guests. Technologies like My Disney Experience, FastPass Plus (FP+), RFID Technology, and Magic Bands. The Military Disney Tips team just loves using all of these high tech features. My Disney Experience My Disney Experience – (MDE or to some MDX) is a section […]
Planning and Executing Your Walt Disney World Vacation During These Trying Times – 2021 Travel
Welcome to our resource for all of the things that are different about a Disney World Vacation during this Temporary Abnormal. On this page we’ll be discussing everything that is different about planning and executing a Walt Disney World vacation for military families during this temporary “health crisis.” UPDATE 5 July 2021 – Over the […]
Our Third Trip Back to Walt Disney World
We’ve made our third trip back to Walt Disney World since their re-opened late last summer. You should read about our first trip back which took place shortly after WDW re-opened near the end of the summer 2020. There we detail all of the measures that are in place during this abnormal time. Crowds were extremely […]
Our Second Trip Back to Walt Disney World
Well, we’ve made our second trip back to Walt Disney World since they re-opened late this summer after being closed in reaction to the 2020 virus. You can read about our first trip back which took place shortly after WDW re-opened near the end of the summer. There we detail all of the measures that […]
Our Return to Walt Disney World
We did it! We just spent 2 weeks at Walt Disney World and experienced all of the post-closure changes in person. In this post we’ll share it all with you. We’ll share our experiences, the good and the bad, our thoughts on the whole can of worms plus some tips. See our Second Trip Back […]
UPDATE #2 – 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Are Back
Today Walt Disney World began accepting Resort reservations for 2020 again! UPDATE – 22 July 2020 – Disney has resumed accepting Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Reservations for 2020! Ears of Experience reported last night that they were again able to make room reservations with this very popular military discount. Disney has not yet restored their […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales Have Resumed
Yesterday many Base Ticket Offices and Shades of Green began selling Walt Disney World admission tickets again. 10 July 2020- Note some Base Ticket Offices may not have started selling yet. If your hasn’t see Buying Tickets Long distance This includes: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets This is […]
News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales
Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […]
Walt Disney World Re-Opening Military FAQ
These are Unprecedented Times! We are in Uncharted Waters! We are so early into starting this Walt Disney World comeback. So many things are still unknown and unsaid. UPDATED 22 June 2020 – More resorts scheduled reopenings I have received so many questions since Disney has announced their Florida Resort comeback that I’ve decided to […]
Walt Disney World Re-Opening Dates Announced
Yes you read that right, “Dates!” Walt Disney World just briefed the Orange County Taskforce on their Re-Opening Plan. (UPDATED – 5/29) – Dining, FastPass, Extra Magic Hours Info HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. (Updated 28 May 2020) Theme Parks Walt Disney World will be […]
Top 11 Free or Low Cost Disney World Activities
Here Are 11 First Evening or Last Day Ideas for Your Walt Disney World Vacation. Most likely you’ve spent most of the day getting to Walt Disney World. You might feel that using a whole day of theme park tickets for just a few hours would be a waste. Or you’ve used up your park […]
Walt Disney World’s Welcome Center Located in Ocala Florida
Let’s take a trip back in time with this post. Once upon a time, Walt Disney World operated a Welcome Center in Ocala, Florida. Sadly it is now just a memory for those who used to enjoy stopping there. The Welcome Center was a gift shop and information center staffed by Disney Cast Members and […]
Walt Disney World Flag Retreat Ceremony
Every day at Walt Disney World the Magic Kingdom holds a Flag Retreat Ceremony to honor our nation and those who defend it. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. on the square on Main Street, U.S.A. at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Security and a special guest conduct the ceremony. 📍 […]
The Disney Ticket Center at Disney World’s Disney Springs
Disney has a ticket sales location in Disney Springs. The Ticket Center is located in the Town Center section of Disney Springs near the WDW Bus Station and the Disney Springs Welcome Center/Guest Relations location. This new location will be your new one-stop shop for most ticketing needs including: Purchase Military Salute tickets and upgrades Activate […]