Planning Your 2023 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 to steer you in the right direction, this post is comprised mostly of links that will point you in the right direction but also provide a little guidance too.

Planning

There is a lot of planning that goes into a Disney vacation (if you are doing it right). here are a few posts that discuss planning topics. The first one is my big Planning Post that steps you through the planning timeline to let you know what to focus on and when,

The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide

Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist

Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel

Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Disneyland Theme Parks

Tickets

Theme Park Tickets are one of the Big Two expenses for your Disney vacation and it is currently required to have them in order to make Theme Park Reservations.

There are 2 kinds of Disney Military tickets, the Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets and the Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

The Salute tickets are highly discounted but come with more rules and only in limited lengths and options.

The Regular Tickets are slightly discounted and come in a wide variety of lengths and options and can be the right choice for longer trips.

Here are some informational posts to guide you:

What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me?

The Disney Armed Forces Salute – Ticket Discount

Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Regular Tickets – Just WDW Info

Regular Tickets – Just Disneyland Info

Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance

Disney Military Ticket Physical Security

 Accommodations

You room is the other big item for your Disney Vacation!

Here are some posts that will provide a bunch of information for you to consider.

Disney offers Salute discounts on rooms too. The discount amount varies by room type and other variables.

The Disney Armed Forces Salute – Military Resort Room Discount

How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work

You can doo all of your own work to check prices and reserve your room yourself, or as I recommend use a Disney Specializing Travel Agent.

Ears of Experience is my recommended agent. They are a military family owned business and make more military reservations than any other agent! Plus an experienced military spouse will handle your reservation!

Request a Quote here: Ears of Experience

Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Why All Military Families Should Buy Travel Insurance

Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Shades of Green 

Shades of Green is the Military owned and operated resort hotel on Walt Disney World property and might be a good choice for you to consider.

• Shades of Green Overview
• Shades of Green Discounts
• The 10 Best Things About Shades of Green
• How Does Shades of Green compare to the Disney Resorts in Price?
• Shades of Green Compared to a Disney Value Resort
• Shades of Green Compared to a Disney Moderate Resort
• Shades of Green Compared to a Disney Deluxe Resort

Dining

Next you will want to think about dining. Disney does not offer military discounts on food!

But some third party locations on property do.

Disney Springs Military Discounts At Walt Disney World

Downtown Disney Military Discounts At Disneyland Resort

See my Dining Overview Page

Disney Springs Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping area (Florida)

Downtown Disney Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping area (California)

Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants 

10 Best Disney World Snacks for Your Money

The Best Restaurants in Disney Springs: PLUS 3 Great Snack Locations

Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom

Disney Advance Dining Reservations Ultimate Guide

Transportation

I’ve got lots of information on transportation, just head to the Overview page to check it all out.

Disney Transportation Overview

But here is a bit of what you will find on the overview page:

Your Guide to Orlando International Airport

Walt Disney World’s Skyliner

Using Uber and Lyft at Walt Disney World 

Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service 

Military Discounts On Disney World Stroller Rentals

Military Discounts on Disney World Scooter Rentals

A Good Start

Well, that’s a good bit of information to get you started.

You’ll fine that there is a ton more info and the bast place to find it is on my overview pages for each topic or the home page.

Happy Disney Planning!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Steve

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Planning a Disney Trip? Want to get the best military discounts that are available? Feeling a little confused? See Our Great Disney Discount and Planning Info:

• Disney Veteran & Military Discount Eligibility Guide
• The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide 
• Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist 
• Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide

Learn about the Disney Armed Forces Salute the best military discount that there is for Disney. See our Topic Overview Pages:

• Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
• Dining Overview Page
• Transportation Overview Page
• Technology Overview Page
• Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort