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History in the Magic Kingdom: Museum in the Hall of Presidents

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History in the Magic Kingdom: Museum in the Hall of Presidents

Did you know there is a Museum in Disney World’s Hall of Presidents? You wouldn’t imagine that the place where you can stuff your face with corn dog nuggets, ride thrilling rides, and see your favorite cartoon characters come to life would also have a museum of American history, but it does! The Hall of […]

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

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

By Steve 23 Comments

Walt Disney World 2021 Disney Very Merriest Military Discounts

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 […]

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

Taking the Kids to Disney While the Service Member is Deployed

By Jenn Scranton 1 Comment

Taking the Kids to Disney While the Service Member is Deployed

Deployment is hard on the whole family! The service member is separated from everyone and everything they know and love, the spouse who’s at home is trying to hold everything together, and the kids are just playing a balancing game to figure out how they feel about the whole situation. For the last million months, […]

Filed Under: Disney and Military Life Tagged With: Walt Disney World

When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2023?

By Steve 6 Comments

2023 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline

 Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every June. This year the queries have started even earlier, so I’m posting this earlier than usual. The military community starts asking this question in the June timeframe because Disney usually releases their general public […]

Filed Under: Disney Armed Forces Salute Tagged With: Disney's Military Salute, Disneyland, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Genie+ and Virtual Queues

By Steve 2 Comments

Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Genie+ and Virtual Queues

Shades of Green Resort the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World provides Free WiFi to their resort guests. However the service isn’t that great! In room WiFi speeds are very low. This could impact your ability to: Make Disney Genie+ Reservations Make Individual Lightning Lane Purchases Sign Up for Virtual Queues When trying to make […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: My Magic Plus, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store

By Steve 12 Comments

Shades of Green 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 that carries your typical convenience items plus has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Resort’s Standard Guest Rooms

By Steve 8 Comments

Shades of Green's Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips

Shades of Green is the Military Only Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green is located right on Walt Disney World Property, in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area very near Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Shades of Green is open to all U.S. Service Members current […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort Room Rates

By Steve 20 Comments

Shades of Green Resort

Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort on Walt Disney World property sets their room rates by pay-grade. You’ll find Shades of Green has reasonable room rates when compared to many of the Disney World Resorts and other hotels in the local area. Rates are based upon your pay grade or status, with junior members […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Walt Disney World

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 […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Transportation, Walt Disney World

Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2022

By Steve 3 Comments

Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World

Military Families are eligible for military discounts on Stroller Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort! Walt Disney World rents strollers, but only in the theme parks and only for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation you will need to rent from an independent company. You will find […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: Military Discount, Sea World, Shades of Green, Single Focus, Universal Studios Florida, Walt Disney World

Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green

By Steve 2 Comments

Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green

People often ask about who should they tip at Disney Wold and what’s the right amount. In this post I’ll go over all the circumstances when you should tip and suggest how much. I’ll also share some in-depth research as part of the post and conclude with how things are different at Shades of Green. […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: Saving Money, Tips, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Fitness Center

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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 […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Fitness, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour, Walt Disney World

Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2022 at Walt Disney World

By Steve 7 Comments

Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2020 at Walt Disney World

Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans are able to get military discounts on Mobility Scooters (ECVs) Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World rents scooters, but only in the theme parks, for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation you will need to rent […]

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: DisAbilities, Military Discount, Single Focus, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2023

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Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2023

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in February Special for 2023. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 17 – 22 & 27 – 30 April 2023 – 15% off These dates and/or prices could change, see why Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Discounts Tagged With: Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Walt Disney World

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

By Steve 6 Comments

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

Walt Disney World has announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning this Fall! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will returning to Magic Kingdom Park this fall during the resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration! This fall, ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to don their favorite costumes and celebrate all things haunted during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Taking […]

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

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