Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. The military community starts asking then because Disney always releases their general public resort rates for the upcoming year in late June. However this is not the case for Disney’s military discounts: the […]
What to Expect on the Day Disney Announces the Disney Armed Forces Salute
While the military is anxiously waiting to find out if Disney will renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for another year, I thought it would be good to review just what to expect if and when they do. Updated for the potential 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute (31 August 2019) Salute Renewal History This post is […]
Shades of Green Fitness Center
The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available. Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any […]
Hurricane Dorian Walt Disney World and Shades of Green
Hurricanes, Severe Weather, and Thunderstorms at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green. Walt Disney World Rarely Closes for Inclement Weather But rest assured that they have plans in place to shelter their guests if it is required! Shades of Green which is a military facility also has plans for these situations. If a hurricane […]
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. The Alamo Car Rental counter is conveniently located just off of the Shades of Green lobby to the left of the front desk, half-way between the lobby and the AAFES General Store. Military Discounts […]
Shades of Green Survivors’ Family Program
The Survivors’ Family Program extends to eligible Family members who have suffered a loss of an Active Duty sponsor regardless of the cause. The Survivors’ Family Discount Program provides a 50 percent discount from normal room rates by applicable rate category. The discount applies to additional occupants and up to three guest rooms. The Survivors’ […]
Beat the Lines – Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants
Waiting in line for Walt Disney World Attractions is a Given. But waiting in line to eat doesn’t have to be! The Solution My Disney Experiences App Mobile Order! Here is a portion of the Flame Tree Barbecue Menu. When you use Mobile Order your order will print out ahead of all the people standing […]
Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party – 2019
Military Discounted Tickets have been announced for the 2019 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 additional event […]
The 2019 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2019 Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. 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 checklist has milestones and […]
Disney Parks’ Call Center – Should You Trust Them About Military Discounts?
I’ve had writing this post in the back of my mind for a long time and the frustration behind it has been building for over 4 years. I’ve put off writing it because of how much I care for Disney Cast Members, some of the most dedicated and skilled workers on the planet. But I […]
Military Discount Prices On Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 2019
Military Discounted Tickets have been announced for the 2019 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 […]
How Do Disney World Resorts Compare To Shades of Green In Price?
Planning a Disney World vacation is a big undertaking! One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make during your Walt Disney World vacation planning will be where to stay. Should you stay at a Disney World Resort using the Disney Armed Forces Salute, or at Shades of Green the Military Owned and Operated Resort on […]
Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store
Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort has an Armed Forces Exchange Service General Store on property. It’s a small convenience store which has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They also carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and juice Liquor, beer, and wine […]
Walt Disney World Room View Categories – Do They Matter at Value and Moderate Resorts?
Walt Disney World has numerous room categories at all of their Resort Hotels. In this post we’ll look at which matter and which don’t at the Value and Moderate Resorts. There are many different room categories at the various resorts, and they all have a corresponding price point. The goal of this post is to […]
Waiting On Your Walt Disney World 60-Day FastPass Plus Window To Open
So you’ve linked your Disney Armed Forces Salute or Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way tickets to your My Disney Account. What’s next? As soon as you link a valid ticket or annual pass to your account you will open up your 30 day FastPass Plus window. You will then be eligible to make FastPass […]