With the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will re-open to out of State visitors on 15 June, the question of whether or not there will be a Disney Armed Forces Salute for the remainder of the year is a hot topic! The military community is understandably anxious to hear if they will have the same […]
Universal Orlando 2021 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages
The Universal Orlando Resort has released their offers for the US Military Community for 2021. 2022 Freedom Passes Have Been Announced!!! Universal Orlando 2021 Special Highly Discounted Military Tickets Update on our other site: Universal Orlando’s 2022 Freedom Pass Update Updated 9 May 2021 – Single Transaction Limit Updated 5 April 2021 -DoD Civilian Eligibility Update […]
Disney Military Discounts – A Confusing Topic For Disabled Veterans
There are lots of different Disney Discounts available for Disabled Vets. But trying to figure out which, if any apply to your situation can be not only confusing but sometimes impossible, if you don’t know where to look. I get lots of questions from my great readers via email. Many are from disabled veterans who […]
Cheapest Walt Disney World Room Prices for Military Families
Finding the right Walt Disney World discount can be challenging for military families. While the Disney Armed Forces Salute can provide Great discounts on Walt Disney World accommodations, it’s important to check everything that’s available for your vacation time frame in order to find the best discount possible. This is because starting in 2018 the […]
2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute What About Tickets?
What about tickets after 26 September 2021? Here at MDT I’ve received so many emails, blog comments, and Facebook comments regarding what to do for travel to Walt Disney World on dates that include 27 September 2021 and later. These people are naturally very concerned about how they can decide about going and or plan […]
2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Information – Rooms, Tickets, Memory Maker
Disney has updated their website with new information about the 2021 Salute Room, Ticket, and Memory Maker offers. UPDATE – 19 December 2020 – Base Ticket Offices will allow you to use 2020 Salute Tickets that you can’t use by 26 Sept ’21 towards new tickets! UPDATE – 5 December 2020 – Disney has confirmed to me […]
Walt Disney World Starting to Discount 2021
To date all of Walt Disney World’s announced Resort Room Discounts have only run through 25 December 2020, calling into question 2021 Discounts. UPDATE 3 Dec – Disney has announced 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Info Now there is Good News and a Positive Sign for a 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount! Disney […]
Will There Be a 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount? When Will Disney Announce a 2021 Salute Room Discount?
I am getting these two questions in growing frequency as the military community is wondering why we haven’t heard anything yet. This is understandable as each of the last 5 years, Disney has announced the coming year’s Military Salute Offer right about this time in September. And we’ve seen nothing yet. UPDATE 3 Dec – […]
Shades of Green Cancels Discounts
All room discounts have been removed from Shades of Green’s website. Shades of Green re-opened after the lock-down closure on 12 August. Upon re-opening, all previously announced discounts were cancelled for August 2020 through January 2021. This includes: The various monthly discounts The Armed Forces Recreation Centers – Survivors’ Family Program The Red White and […]
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 […]
Shades of Green Tentative Re-Opening Date Extended Again and Again
This morning Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World extended their projected re-opening date. UPDATE 5/19: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date again, from 1 June to 1 July 2020. UPDATE 6/26: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date yet again, from 1 July to 15 […]
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 […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 12 June) UPDATE 3/26: Intel from Disney cast member channels is that Disney is looking at Mid May for reopening and will be cutting staff to 2008/2009 recession levels! UPDATE 3/27: Disney is only going to pay cast members through 18 April. UPDATE 3/29: Walt Disney World’s reservation system […]
Disney’s US Parks and Cruise Line Closed! Plus DoD Travel Ban!
Disney has announced that their US parks, Hotels, Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney are closed due to the current health concerns. (Updated 12 June, will continue to update as needed) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Updates: 3/15 – Reservation fees change fees waived for check ins through […]
Shades of Green Discount Packages with Dining Review – Your Total Cost
Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort located on Walt Disney World property offers room discounts and room/meal discount packages. In this review we’ll take a look at recent changes to the combo packages. (Updated March 2020) Note (Jul 2021) No discount packages that include dining have been offered yet for 2022! A Little History In […]
Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
Hi there and welcome to the world of Disney Veteran Discount Tickets and Disney Veteran Discounted Rooms. In this post we’ll be covering just who is eligible and what is available for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Vacations for non-retired US Military Veterans. Note: For the purpose if this post, Veteran indicates someone who has […]
Shades of Green January Savings Special 2021
Shades of Green has announced their January Savings Special for 2021! This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 4 – 6 & 11 – 13 January 2021 Rates Category 1 guests $121.00 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests $151.00 […]
Universal Orlando 2020 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages
The Universal Orlando Resort has released their offers for the US Military Community for 2020. NOTE: The 2021 Offer is Out!!! During the 12 years that I’ve been running this site, Universal has always been very slow to make and announce special military offers, always announcing at the last minute or past when the offer […]
Shades of Green’s Year-Round Packages – Are They A Good Deal?
Shades of Green’s Red, White, and Blue Salute Package or the Sunrise Package. Should you choose either? The Red, White, and Blue Package and Sunrise Package are year-round specials offered by Shades of Green that include meals at Shades of Green. Note the meals included in these packages are only available at Shades of Green in the Garden Gallery buffet, […]
Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act
How H.R.5515 – the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 affects Disney Discounts Congress passed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act which went into effect 1 January 2020. It is also know as The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018. the act applies to: […]
The 2020 Edition of Walt Disney World for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2020 version of Walt Disney World for Military Families has been released. I have to wait each year for the new Disney Armed Forces Salute information to come out in order to be able to finish it up. Walt Disney World for Military […]
2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Renewal Announced!
Announcing the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute! 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Information I’m very happy to announce that Disney has once again 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 ends on […]
The 2020 Edition of Disneyland for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2020 version of Disneyland for Military Families has been released. I have to wait each year for the new Disney Armed Forces Salute information to come out in order to be able to finish it up. Disneyland for Military Families 2020 All the […]
Shades of Green Savings in November Special 2020
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in November Special for 2020. This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 14 – 21 & 29 – 30 November 2020 14 – 2o & 29 – 30 November 2020 Why did these […]
Shades of Green September Savings Special 2020
Shades of Green has announced their September Savings Special for 2020. This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 20 & 25 – 30 September 2020 1 – 13 & 27 – 30 September 2020 Why did these dates change? Rates […]