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
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 GreenÂ
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 RestaurantsÂ
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
Using Uber and Lyft at Walt Disney WorldÂ
Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van ServiceÂ
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
This MDT Post By: Steve Bell Steve is the the Military Disney Tips Founder. He a retired U.S. Military Member who's been touring the Disney Parks since 1971! Steve's mission is to help military families with their Disney vacations in every way. Check out Steve's Bio. Subscribe to Steve's email newsletter to get website updates and news by clicking this link. |
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 GuideÂ
- Military Disney Tips Disney Packing ChecklistÂ
- Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide
- Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
- Dining Overview Page
- Transportation Overview Page
- Technology Overview Page
- Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort
Military Disney Tips' Recommended Disney Travel Agent Ears of Experience Disney Only Travel Agency. Military family owned and operated! They know all the ins and outs of Disney military discounts! |
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