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How do I get to Shades of Green?

By Steve 18 Comments

Shades of Green Bus Service

Here’s all the info that you’ll need if you are bound for Shades of Green, the U.S. Military owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World from Orlando International Airport! My family has lots of experience flying into Orlando International Airport. I was stationed in Ohio for many years and we flew into Orlando several […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with Pictures! It is possible to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might want to take this walk to check out the Grand Floridian and it’s restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center

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Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort

Directions to walk between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), with Pictures! The Polynesian Village Resort is located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom’s  Transportation and Ticket Center. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the Monorail Station and its EPCOT Line without riding all […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom

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Directions to walk between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! The Grand Floridian is located within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. This walk is convenient for guests staying at the resort to access the park without waiting on or riding in a crowded monorail. It’s also great for […]

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Planning Your 2023 Disney Vacation for Military Families

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Merry Christmas to all! Finally, all the shopping and preparation for Christmas is over. All the presents have been opened and the kids are enjoying all of their new toys. This is traditionally (based on my historical traffic numbers) the time that Mom and Dad start to plan for next year’s vacation. In an effort […]

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Walk Between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom

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Directions to walk between Disney’s Contemporary Resort / Bay Lake Tower and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures! The Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower are located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park. This short walk is convenient for guests staying at the resorts to access the park without waiting on or riding […]

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The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office

By Steve 12 Comments

Indoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office

Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions. Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando! ITT Ticket Office Navy MWR Orlando also maintains an ITT Ticket Office just inside the exchange entrance. Hours: Monday – Saturday […]

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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World!

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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World 29 June!

Walt Disney World has announced that the Minnie Vans private vehicle service is returning 29 June 2022! Minnie Van service stopped when Walt Disney World shut down in March 2020 and has not yet returned. In the early months after March 2020 Disney World said through official channels that the Minnie Van Service would be […]

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Sunshine Flyer Review

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Sunshine-Flyer at Orlando International

I recently had the chance to try the Sunshine Flyer Airport Transportation Service and here is my review. The Sunshine Flyer is promoted as a unique travel experience, it operates between the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and all hotels on Walt Disney World property. Updated 28 Dec 2022 – For new interior welcome area. Updated […]

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Your Guide to Orlando International Airport

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Disneyland for Military Families

If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […]

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Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service

By Steve 6 Comments

Here is our post on using Disney World’s Minnie Van Service to get around WDW as well to and from Orlando International Airport. (Updated March  2022) Disney has announced that their Minnie Van Service will be coming back in Summer 2022! Minnie Van Service was discontinued after the 2020 shutdown. What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans are […]

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Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World

By Steve 2 Comments

Your Guide to Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World

Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans can be a great option for getting around Walt Disney World! We use these Ride-Hire Services in certain circumstances during our Walt Disney World vacations. They are a great addition to the other Transportation Options that are available for free. Let’s get right into it, first with the basics, […]

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Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

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Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

Trying to figure how to get around Walt Disney World can be a challenge, especially when using Shades of Green’s limited bus line. This page is intended to be your guide and hopefully make your travels around Walt Disney World easier. Getting to the various Disney World theme parks and entertainment venues from Shades of […]

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Mears Connect Disney World Airport Transportation Review

By Steve 6 Comments

A Mears Connect Bus - Getting to Shades of Green

Mears Connect is the paid successor to Walt Disney World’s free Magical Express airport transportation. For many years Disney provided free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to their Florida Resorts via the Magical Express. For most of this time period luggage transfer direct to your room was included. You checked your bags at your […]

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Walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Walk from Shades of Green to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Directions from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with Pictures! Shades of Green is located within walking distance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s about a half mile or a ten or fifteen minute walk. From the Polynesian you can take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom, the Transportation and Ticket Center (to […]

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Your 2023 Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation

By Steve 14 Comments

Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around at Walt Disney World. Here’s our detailed guide. Disney World makes it so easy to get around for their guests that you don’t need to worry about having a car. Disney even provides free round trip transportation for those flying into Orlando International Airport. (Updated […]

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Disney’s Magical Express Military Disney Tips Review

By Steve 6 Comments

Disney’s Magical Express Military Disney Tips Review

I love Disney’s Magical Express, Disney World’s complimentary bus service between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resorts. Note: Disney’s Magical Express will be ending! Reservations beginning on 1 January 2022 will no longer receive Magical Express service! A new paid third party option starts 1 January 2022. See: Mears Connect   Disney’s Magical Express […]

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Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green

By Steve 5 Comments

Take the Shades of Green Shady Shuttle

Shades of Green Guests have several transportation options available to them to get to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. Shades of Green has its own fleet of Buses which transport Shades guests to Disney’s theme parks, water parks, and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Guests can also walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian […]

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Your 2023 Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips

By Steve 13 Comments

Your Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security - Plus Some Tips

Disney’s theme parks 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 World, […]

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Mears Connect Service to Disney World Replaces Mears Operated Disney Magical Express in 2022

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Mears Connect Service to Disney World Replaces Mears Operated Disney Magical Express in 2022

Earlier this year, Walt Disney World announced that they would be ending their Magical Express Service. Disney’s Magical Express currently provides round trip transportation service on buses between Orlando International Airport and your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, as part of the price of your Resort Hotel. Magical Express service will end for Disney World […]

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The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office

By Steve 16 Comments

Orlando Florida Tickets and Travel Office

Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions. Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando! Orlando used to be the home to two military bases, McCoy Air Force Base and Naval Training Center Orlando.

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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 […]

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Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2020

By Steve 5 Comments

Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military

For the third time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green has raised parking rates for the second time in 2019! Parking Fee History at Shades of Green During its first decade of operation, Shades of […]

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The Alamo Car Rental Location at Shades of Green Resort

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The Alamo Car Rental Location at Shades of Green Resort

Alamo Car Rental has a small rental counter at Shades of Green Resort, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World. NOTICE: After re-opening post 2020 closure, the Alamo location is no longer at Shades of Green. Rental cars are however available at Walt Disney World’s Car Care Center, which is located near Shades of […]

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Your Guide To Disneyland Parking 2020

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Disneyland Theme Park Parking Explained

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 […]

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