Military members who have never stayed at Shades of Green before often wonder what the military only resort at Walt Disney World is really like. The Shades of Green Resort is the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Here you will find very affordable military room rates for your Disney […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 29 March) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Well that’s it. As of 27 March, Closure for Disney’s Resorts has changed from a specific date to “Until Further Notice.” But as of 29 March opening appears to be 1 June 2020. That makes […]
Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds
The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they are out hundreds to thousands of dollars! The current park closures put those who had already purchased […]
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 27 March, 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 […]
Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance
Disney World’s FastPass Plus Advance Reservation System causes quite a bit of concern for Military Travelers! The Problem With the advent of Disney world’s new FastPass Plus Advance Reservation System it is very important to have your Disney Military Tickets well prior to arrival. (Updated March 2020) Where you stay affects how far in advance you […]
Pre-Purchase Disney Military Theme Park Tickets at Shades of Green
Walt Disney World’s FastPass Plus is a fantastic time saving service. But with FastPass Plus it is essential to have your tickets ahead of time in order to make your FastPasses 30 or 60 days in advance! (Updated March 2020) The Problem Prior to FastPass Plus many military Disney guests planned on purchasing their Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets or Military Discounted Magic your […]
Military FastPass Plus Ticket Options for Disney World
Here is a rundown on the ticket options available for military families planning a Walt Disney World vacation. FastPass Plus is Walt Disney World’s attraction advance reservation system. Military families traveling to Walt Disney World have several ticket options available to them for their vacations. Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets […]
How Disney Price Increases Affect Military Ticket Discounts
Many people say there is nothing sure in life but Death and Taxes. I’d like to add another sure thing to the list, Disney Price Increases. Walt Disney World Increased Ticket Prices on 11 February 2020! (Updated February 2020) Since the Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World in 1971 with an General Admission price of […]
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 […]
Why Are Disney Military Ticket Prices at My Base Ticket Office Different than Prices on Military Disney Tips?
When pricing Disney Military Tickets, you will see different prices depending where you look! Why the prices that I’ve listed for Disney Military Discount Tickets vary from what Disney has posted online or that Base Ticket Offices post/charge is a question that I’m asked from time to time. In this post I’ll lay out just […]
SeaWorld Parks’ Waves of Honor Military Salute
This Fabulous Offer Has Been Extended For 2020 at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and their other Theme Parks. Waves of Honor Program History Every year since 2005 Anheuser-Busch offered their Here’s to the Heroes Salute which extends free admission to Sea World Orlando, Tampa’s Bush Gardens, or other Busch Theme Parks to Military Members and up […]
Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide
Disney Veteran Ticket Discounts and Disney Veteran Room Discounts have always been a complicated subject. This is even more true in 2020 with the new John McCain Defense Authorization Act. In this post we will lay out just what every eligibility group is eligible for. We will cover every possible status, that is a wide […]
Universal Orlando 2020 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages
The Universal Orlando Resort has released their offers for the US Military Community for 2020. 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 started! They would traditionally announce the […]
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 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2020 Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. (Updated December 2019) Hi there, I’ve written this guide and checklist to help guide military members and their families through the complexities of getting ready for a Walt Disney World vacation. This […]