Announcing the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute! I’m very happy to announce that today Disney released the news that the hugely popular Disney Armed Forces Salute has been renewed for 2020. The currently running 2019 Disney Armed Forces Salute is an entirely separate offer which will continue to run through 19 December 2019. Disney Armed Forces Salute […]
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2020
A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […]
Your 2019 and 2020 Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips
Disney’s theme parks have had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember (perhaps for the last 20 years). But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland, Walt Disney […]
Ears of Experience Disney Vacation Concierge Service 2019 and 2020
Staying at Shades of Green or another non-Disney resort? Need a Little Extra Help Planning your Disney Vacation? Ears of Experience Concierge Service will take the stress out of your Disney vacation planning! Ears of Experience is Military Disney Tips’ Recommended Disney Travel Agent! Many readers make their Disney Resort reservations through Ears of Experience for the […]
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2019
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about discounts on rooms using this offer. (Updated September 2019) See our companion post about Military Discounted Tickets here: Top Ten Things You Need […]
2019 and 2020 Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland
What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many new members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but prior to January 2009 there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before the fairly new Salute Offers we […]
Disney Military Tickets – Your 2019 and 2020 Start to Finish Guide
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 […]
When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2020?
Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. The military community starts asking then because Disney always releases their general public resort rates for the upcoming year in late June. However this is not the case for Disney’s military discounts: the […]
What to Expect on the Day Disney Announces the Disney Armed Forces Salute
While the military is anxiously waiting to find out if Disney will renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for another year, I thought it would be good to review just what to expect if and when they do. Updated for the potential 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute (31 August 2019) Salute Renewal History This post is […]
Disney Parks’ Call Center – Should You Trust Them About Military Discounts?
I’ve had writing this post in the back of my mind for a long time and the frustration behind it has been building for over 4 years. I’ve put off writing it because of how much I care for Disney Cast Members, some of the most dedicated and skilled workers on the planet. But I […]
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking 2019
Disneyland Resort provides three official parking options for guests: the Toy Story Parking Area, the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and the new Pixar Pals Parking Structure. (Updated June 2019) Though these three parking areas are the official lots designated for guest use, Disneyland may open Cast Member lots such as the Pumbaa Parking Area (across […]
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 […]
Disney FuelRod Stations are Available at Disney Parks for Recharging Your Devices
For those who haven’t planned ahead Disney’s Parks offer a solution for your depleted devices. With the advent of in-park WiFi and Disney smartphone apps like My Disney Experience that drain batteries quickly, recharging during your theme park days has become essential. When your device is running low you can do one of the following: Have […]
How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work for 2019 and 2020
Starting in 2018 Disney changed the way they dole out Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts. In the past from 2009 through 2017, the Disney Armed Forces Salute resort hotel room discounts had always been a set percentage off of the standard rack room rate. Back then if the discount for your desired resort, room type, […]
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for Me for 2019 and 2020?
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for me? I am often asked some version of this question. (Updated September 2019) A Very Complex Issue “I’d like to go to Disney World for 6 days, what’s the cheapest ticket to buy?” This question is typical of those that I receive and while this is a […]