I recently had the privilege to see an advance screening of The Last Full Measure an upcoming movie to be released on January 24th. The movie, which is based on the actual events revolves around the heroic actions of Senior Airman (SRA, E-4) William H. (Pits) Pitsenbarger in Viet Nam, for which he was eventually posthumously […]
Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2020
Military Discounted Tickets have NOT been announced for the 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. NOTE: General Public dates and prices have not come out yet for 2020. It always takes a while for the military discount dates and prices to become available, but with the Disney and Shades of Green closures it’s not known when we’ll […]
Westgate Resorts 2019 Military Weekend – After Action Report
As Part of Military Appreciation Month Westgate Resorts, for the 8th year in a row, invited thousands of military families to enjoy a free vacation weekend. Each year on Veteran’s Day Westgate Resorts offers the chance to be one of these lucky families by being one of the first to register. Over the years Westgate […]
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Scheduled for Epcot Fly Over
The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly over Walt Disney World’s Epcot on Thursday 2 May. The team is expected to make two passes above Spaceship Earth sometime in the morning. After the flyover the Blue Angles Demonstration Team will continue on to their destination, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, which is scheduled for 4 […]
Greg McCullough at Disney Springs November and December 2018
If you are at Walt Disney World in November or December you should drop by Disney Springs to see Greg’s new pop-up store “The Art of Disney Presents Greg McCullough.” Greg is a great artist who creates awesome Disney artwork. We first learned of Greg when we saw this post on the Disney Parks Blog about […]
Military Disney Tips Surveys
Here at Military Disney Tips our Mission is to help the military community with their Disney vacations! You can help us with that mission by taking our surveys. We’ll use the information gathered to guide just how we can help you moving forward. The surveys also are designed to track how Disney’s military discounts are […]
The Complete Guide To Mickey’s Halloween Party At Disneyland
For a few special nights throughout September and October each year, frightening villains, spooky costumes, fantastic tricks, and delicious treats will take over the Disneyland Resort. Mickey’s Halloween Party raises the bar for Halloween celebrations with an exclusive fireworks spectacular, a Frightfully Fun parade, and an overabundance of the sugary good stuff. Celebrate Halloween Time […]
Walt Disney World Toy Story Land Welcomed Special Members of U.S. Military Prior to Opening Day
Toy Story Land recently opened at Walt Disney World to huge crowds. But before it opened Disney welcomed several members of the U.S. military and their families to the new land, allowing them to tour it prior to the general public! During the visit, Sarge and his Green Army Patrol joined Disney Parks leaders to welcome […]
WDW Toy Story Land Grand Opening
Military Disney Tips was honored to be invited to the Pre-Opening Media Preview of Walt Disney World’s new Toy Story Land two days prior to its opening on 30 June. The weather looked iffy, there was heavy rain on the radar all around WDW, but the rain kept breaking up and going around on both […]
Military Disney Tips is going to Toy Story Land!
I am honored to have received one of the coveted invitations to the Toy Story Land Media Event, just prior to the opening of this new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando. On the evening of Thursday the 28th of June I’ll be trying out the new Slinky Dog Coaster and the other attractions […]
Military Disney Tips Is Now Ten Years Old!
Military Disney Tips turns 10 Years Old this month! (May 2018) Let’s take a look at where we are and also back at where it all started back in May 2008. Wow, It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since Military Disney Tips first appeared! Military Disney Tips has grown from […]
Disneyland’s Flag Retreat Ceremony
Disneyland’s Flag Retreat Ceremony: A Tribute to American Heroes Once upon a time, the great Walt Disney stood just feet from Old Glory in the center of Disneyland’s Town Square and proclaimed, “Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America.” Main Street, U.S.A. is a tribute to […]
Disneyland’s New Year
Happy New Year, Readers! Just like the Disney California Adventure Park (DCA), Disneyland itself is scheduled for a few refurbishments this year; however, unlike the large Pixar Pier update in DCA (learn more about this update by reading our DCA Changes 2018 post), Disneyland’s renovations will be predominately small-scale. See updated photos at the bottom […]
Foodie Dreams Come True at Disney World’s Food & Wine Fest
While any day at Walt Disney World is better than a day anywhere else, there are times when WDW is even more awesome than others. For my wife and myself, one best of the best times is during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Here’s what makes it such a tasty time to visit: […]
Siemens Epcot VIP Lounge Access For Shades of Green Ticket Office Customers – NO MORE!
Here is a little known benefit for those who purchase tickets at Walt Disney World’s Shades of Green. Siemens graciously allows Shades customers and their guests access to their lounge. The VIP center is located inside Spaceship Earth. An access card is required for entry!!! UPDATE: Sadly, Siemens has stopped this offer! Once more military families found […]