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Honoring All Disney Veterans and Those Who Served at Home

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2023 Walt Disney World Military Resort Rates

When America entered the second World War, the whole landscape of the Disney Company changed. December 7th, 1941 was the day to live in infamy, the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The nation changed overnight, and the Walt Disney Company was no exception. The next day, the U.S. Army required the use of half […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Disney History, Patriotic Disney, Special Events

Best Disney Black Friday Deals 2022

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I’m on the hunt to find you the Very Best Disney Black Friday deals for 2022! In this guide, I’ll be sharing the best Disney Black Friday sales that I find in my research. From Walt Disney World and Disneyland Hotel and transportation deals to Disney merchandise available online at Amazon. I’ll be updating this […]

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Walt Disney World Christmas Fun Facts

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Christmas is Here at the Magic Kingdom! Halloween was just a few days ago but in Walt Disney World, November 1st means Christmas time! After the park closes down to the last guest on October 31, the work begins! Over 160 Cast Members work all through the night to take down the Halloween pumpkins and […]

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ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES: Disney Salute Tickets Expire SOON!

By Erin Schreiver Leave a Comment

If you are a qualifying military family planning a wonderful Christmas vacation, keep reading! If you follow Military Disney Tips then you know all about the great discounts that Disney offers to military families. The Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are the best deal available to these families by offering a flat rate ticket for […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: Disneyland, military discounted tickets, Special Events, Walt Disney World

The USAF Thunderbirds are Scheduled for a Disney World Fly Over

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The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds are scheduled for a Walt Disney World flyover

The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds are scheduled for a Walt Disney World flyover tomorrow 27 October 2022! During the flyover the Thunderbirds will make two passes over the park beginning at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting), and culminating in their famous delta maneuver behind and above Cinderella Castle, will where they will accelerate in […]

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Inside Disney’s America: The Most Controversial Never Built Theme Park

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Inside Disney's America: The Most Controversial Never Built Theme Park

In 1992 Disney executives began planning a theme park that would celebrate America’s history and diversity. The project, named Disney’s America, would have included a section about the Civil War, a part about spirit guides, and a tribute to Walt Disney himself. Find out how Disney’s America came about and why it was never built. […]

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Disney World Cast Member, Korea and Vietnam Veteran Passes Away

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Disney World Cast Member and Korea and Vietnam Veteran Passes Away

Alex Stromski, a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and Walt Disney World Cast Member passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on 6 August 2022. Alex retired from the U.S. Navy in 1967 after having served in Korea and Vietnam. Later in life Alex, a longtime Disney fan, became a cast member at Pinocchio Village Haus, […]

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Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service

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Sergeant Donald Duck Learn About His WWII Service

Did you know that Sergeant Donald Duck Served in the Army during World War 2? Though every character was free game, Donald Duck stood out as a favorite to represent the American way: hard working and angry! He appeared in many shorts and propaganda videos, and actually is the character who appears in more military […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Disney History, Military Content, Special Events

Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2022

By Steve 25 Comments

Military Discounted Tickets have been announced for the 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park. Your Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket will not get you into Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the purchase of an additional event […]

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Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate

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Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate

Masks are no longer required on Disney World’s Buses and Monorails! 19 April 2022 – Walt Disney World has announced that “Given recent guidance and trends” (meaning a court order) they are dropping the mandatory use of masks on their monorail and bus fleets! These 2 modes of transportation were the last vestiges of WDW’s […]

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Westgate Resorts to Give Away Free Vacations for Military Families On Veterans Day 2021

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Westgate 2021 Free Military Offer

For This Veteran’s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again Be Giving Away Free Vacation Stays to Military Families! This super offer has always been one of the very most popular posts that I do each year on Military Disney Tips.  This offer first started in 2011 and each year since then Westgate has offered free vacation stays to […]

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Win a Seven-Night Stay at Shades of Green or Another AFRC Resort!

By Steve 2 Comments

Win a Seven-Night Stay at Shades of Green or Another AFRC Resort!

Enter to win a seven-night stay at an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort! AFRC Resorts has partnered with the Military Star Card to provide service members a Getaway Giveaway that you will want to win. Enter online now for a chance to win a seven-night stay at the AFRC Resort of your choice. Shades of […]

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Veterans Can Participate In Disney’s Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat

By Steve 28 Comments

Walt Disney World Flag Retreat Ceremony

One of my favorite things to do on a Walt Disney World Vacation is to see the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat at least once while I’m there. It’s held every day at 5:00 PM in the Town Square on the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA. Note: Occasionally WDW alters the time of the Retreat Ceremony (by 15 […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Disney Tagged With: Magic Kingdom, Patriotic Disney, Special Events, Veterans, Walt Disney World

Planning and Executing Your Walt Disney World Vacation During These Trying Times – 2021 Travel

By Steve 14 Comments

Planning and Executing Your Walt Disney World Vacation During These Trying Times. Image (C) Disney

Welcome to our resource for all of the things that are different about a Disney World Vacation during this Temporary Abnormal. On this page we’ll be discussing everything that is different about planning and executing a Walt Disney World vacation for military families during this temporary “health crisis.” UPDATE 5 July 2021 – Over the […]

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Our Third Trip Back to Walt Disney World

By Steve 11 Comments

Military Disney Tips' Third Trip Back to Walt Disney World

We’ve made our third trip back to Walt Disney World since their re-opened late last summer. You should read about our first trip back which took place shortly after WDW re-opened near the end of the summer 2020. There we detail all of the measures that are in place during this abnormal time. Crowds were extremely […]

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Our Second Trip Back to Walt Disney World

By Steve 7 Comments

Our Second Trip Back to Walt Disney World

Well, we’ve made our second trip back to Walt Disney World since they re-opened late this summer after being closed in reaction to the 2020 virus. You can read about our first trip back which took place shortly after WDW re-opened near the end of the summer. There we detail all of the measures that […]

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Our Return to Walt Disney World

By Steve 17 Comments

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

We did it! We just spent 2 weeks at Walt Disney World and experienced all of the post-closure changes in person. In this post we’ll share it all with you. We’ll share our experiences, the good and the bad, our thoughts on the whole can of worms plus some tips. See our Second Trip Back […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Food and Wine Festival, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Special Events, Transportation, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Re-Open at Walt Disney World

By Steve 3 Comments

Shades of Green Resort

On our Return Trip to Walt Disney World we stopped by Shades of Green to check out what’s happening. Our recent trip was the end of August/beginning of September 2020. It was our first trip of the year (we had 2 cancelled trips in the spring) and first trip after all of the special measures […]

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Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales Have Resumed

By Steve 52 Comments

Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales Have Resumed

Yesterday many Base Ticket Offices and Shades of Green began selling Walt Disney World admission tickets again. 10 July 2020- Note some Base Ticket Offices may not have started selling yet. If your hasn’t see Buying Tickets Long distance This includes: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets This is […]

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News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales

By Steve 10 Comments

News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales

Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: military discounted tickets, Shades of Green, Special Events, Walt Disney World

Disneyland Resort Re-Opening Dates Announced Then Postponed

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Disneyland Theme Park Reservation System

Disneyland has proposed re-opening dates for government approval. The Proposed Dates Are: 9 July – Downtown Disney District 17 July – Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park 23 July – Paradise Pier Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel and Spa 23 July – Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Update 25 […]

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Walt Disney World Re-Opening Military FAQ

By Steve 13 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Special Events, Walt Disney World

Disney Extending Expiration Dates on Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!

By Steve 64 Comments

Disney Extending Expiration Dates on Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets!

This very exciting news is just coming out and evolving! There has been no official announcement yet by Disney World , but many people are reporting that the expiration dates for their Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets are showing 26 September 2021 in their My Disney Experience Account. UPDATED – 5 August 2020 – The […]

Filed Under: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tagged With: Disneyland, military discounted tickets, Special Events, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Re-Opening Dates Announced

By Steve 26 Comments

How Do You Get from Disney World to Universal Studios Without a Car?

Yes you read that right, “Dates!” Walt Disney World just briefed the Orange County Taskforce on their Re-Opening Plan. (UPDATED – 5/29) – Dining, FastPass, Extra Magic Hours Info HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. (Updated 28 May 2020) Theme Parks Walt Disney World will be […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: Special Events, Walt Disney World

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – 2022

By Steve 25 Comments

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Military Discounted Tickets have NOT yet been announced for the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween themed special after hours event held on select dates in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park.  Your Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket will not get you into Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. The purchase of an […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Halloween, Magic Kingdom, military discounted tickets, Special Events, Walt Disney World

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