We’ve only used the Disney Dining Plan once during over 50+ trips to Walt Disney World since the Disney Dining Plan started in 2005! And that one time was only for our research. Why, you ask, would such a seasoned Disney family not use the dining plan that so many people rave about? Because we […]
Chip n’ Dale’s Deli – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool
The Chip n’ Dale’s Deli is a Disney-operated Quick Service location that is located right next to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool. For many years Shades of Green ran this location through a sub-contractor as the On the Greens Grill. But several years ago operation switched back to Disney and then in 2020 they renamed […]
AAFES Exchange at Shades of Green (2026): Who Can Shop, Tax-Free Pricing & What It Sells
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 […]
Shades of Green Resort’s Standard Guest Rooms
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 […]
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, price-wise, that 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 […]
Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort Room Rates
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 […]
2026 Military Discount on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World
Disney Memory Maker Military Discount at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World continues to offer a special military discount on Memory Maker for eligible U.S. Military members and spouses. The current 2025 Memory Maker Military Discount is over it was available through December 19, 2025, at the special price of $98. Disney has also confirmed […]
How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work for 2026
Back in 2018, Disney changed the way it allocates Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts. And in 2026, those “variable” discounts continue. Update for 2026: The Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount continues for 2026 and the “variable up to” discount model remains in place. Instead of fixed 30/35/40% discounts, each resort category now has […]
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Military Room Discounts for 2026
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is a fantastic discount available to military members and retirees. This discount includes both ticket and room discounts. Here are the Top Ten Things that you need to know about military discounts on rooms using this offer. See our companion post about Military Discounted Tickets here: Top Ten Things You Need To Know […]
Which Disney Military Discount Ticket Should You Buy? (2026 Guide)
What’s the Right Military Discounted Disney Ticket for me? I am often asked some version of this question. A Very Complex Issue “I’d like to go to Disney World or Disneyland for 5 days, what’s the cheapest ticket to buy?” This question is typical of those that I receive, and while this is a seemingly […]
Top 2 Disney Military Discounted Theme Park Tickets for 2026
Here are the Top Two Military Tickets for Disney’s Theme Parks 2026 Update (11/11/2025): Walt Disney World: New Disney Celebrates America Military Salute Ticket joins the traditional 4-, 5-, and 6-Day Salute tickets for 2026, with all 2026 WDW prices and blockouts below. Disneyland: 2026 Military Salute Ticket pricing is now confirmed, with sales starting […]
Dining Options at Shades of Green – Disney World’s Military Resort
Shades of Green the military-owned and operated resort on Walt Disney World property offers many dining options. Both those staying at Shades and those stopping by for a visit* (perhaps to buy Theme Park tickets or shop at the AAFES Store) are eligible to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants. Dining Options at Shades […]
Military Discount Prices on Disney 2025 Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios
If you love the holidays at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Hollywood Studios now throws its own swanky seasonal party: Disney Jollywood Nights. Like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, this is a separately ticketed, limited-capacity event packed with stage shows, characters, stylish photo ops, treats, and short lines for top attractions. […]
Using the Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservation System
In this Tech-Related Post, we will walk you through making a Walt Disney World Theme Park Reservation. This is a really simple and quick process, as you’ll see, and is a needed step for Military tickets at Walt Disney World and all tickets at Disneyland. As a reminder, you will need to have your tickets […]
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Military Discount 2025: Dates, Prices & How to Buy
Military Discounted Ticket Prices are finally available for the 2025 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 […]
Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference?
It’s very important to know the difference between Disney’s Room Only and Package Reservations! Flexibility is often very important to US Military Families, and your selection affects your payment and cancellation schedules. What’s a Package? A Disney package is normally when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Room Reservation. The other option(s) could […]
My Tips for Touring Disney’s Parks
My family and I have over 50 years of experience touring Disney’s theme parks. This post contains some of our best tips to help you enjoy your Disney vacation. We’ve seen all the good, the bad, and the ugly during our time in the parks, which I’ll share with you here. This chapter also contains […]
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Military Discount 2026: Dates, Prices & How to Buy
Military Discounted Ticket Prices for the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Military Ticket Update: Walt Disney World has announced the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates, but military-discounted dates and prices have not been released yet. Shades of Green usually takes a little longer to publish party ticket pricing. I’ll update this page as […]
Walk Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
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 its restaurants and lounges without riding the monorail or to […]
2026 Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland
What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many newer members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but before January 2009, there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers […]
Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2026 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 at the theme parks, for use only in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation, you will need to […]
Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2026
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 […]
The 2026 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ Walt 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 […]
Military Disney Tips 2025 Disney Packing Checklist
My what to pack for Disney checklist includes items I’ve tested and used myself in the parks, plus great ideas that I’ve seen elsewhere and am planning to try. Everything on this list will either save you some cash or make your vacation and park experience more enjoyable and comfortable. Here is the Military Disney […]
Shipping Items to Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World in 2026
Shipping items to Shades of Green can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to Shades of Green. You can mail them yourself, or have your purchases from Amazon […]