Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around 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. Getting to […]
Your Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips
Disney’s theme parks have 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 […]
Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service
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 Mar 2019) What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans are a Disney owned and operated ride-hailing service similar to Uber and Lyft, that began operation around Walt Disney World in July 2017. […]
Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2019 Adds Hourly Rate for Non Guests
January 2019 – This month for the second time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. New this time around is the introduction of a scheme charging those who are not staying at the resort who are just visiting […]
Your Guide to Orlando International Airport
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 […]
How do I get to Shades of Green?
If you are bound for Shades of Green from Orlando International Airport, you are on your own! Walt Disney World has its Magical Express transportation from the airport for guests staying at Disney owned resorts. But Shades of Green guests are on their own for transportation from Orlando International Airport to the Military Resort on […]
Disney Spring’s High Tech Parking Garages at Walt Disney World
Disney Springs has two new, very High Tech parking lots. Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney) was in a state of flux for what seemed like years. A huge renovation and expansion was underway for a very long time which the recent name change to Disney Springs is part of. Thankfully almost all of the construction has […]
Your Guide To Disneyland Parking
Disneyland Resort provides two official parking options for guests: the Toy Story Parking Area, and the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. Though these two parking areas are the official lots designated for guest use, Disneyland may open Cast Member lots such as the Pumbaa Parking Area (across the street from the Disneyland Resort) and the […]
Disney World Begins Charging Resort Guests to Park
Recently Disney made a surprise announcement that they would begin charging Walt Disney World Resort Guests for the privilege of parking their car while staying at their WDW Resort. This came as a shock to the WDW fan community, as parking at the Resorts had been free for the last 47 years (since 1971). Disney […]
ID Checks on Shades of Green Buses
Shades of Green, the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World offers free bus transportation to and from destinations on WDW property. This is a great convenience for those staying there. Unauthorized Riders Unfortunately, in years past there were those who took advantage of free daytime parking lot parking at Shades of Green in […]
Military Discounted Transportation to Disneyland
Getting to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth! Here is another great post from Military Disney Tip’s Disneyland Correspondent Janina. Hey everybody! Greetings from the Golden State! It’s been awhile since my first post about staying in the Anaheim area. I promised I would get information about getting to the Disneyland Resort from the airport […]
Disney’s Magical Express Military Disney Tips Review
I recently had the opportunity to use Disney’s Magical Express, Disney World’s complimentary bus service between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resorts. I have to say the experience was great and the trip seamless! I usually drive to WDW but on this occasion I flew into Orlando. So this was my first ever time […]
Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green
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 […]
Shades of Green Guests Pay For Disney Parking Now
When I was checking in to Shades of Green on Friday the desk clerk casually mentioned that if I wanted to drive my own car and park at Disney’s theme parks I’d need to pay the $14.00 per day parking fee at the theme park entrance. “I said What? I thought Shades of Green guest’s parked for free.” and she replied, “Sorry they just changed that.”