Shades of Green has announced their Savings in October Special for 2022. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 5 & 20 – 31 October 2022 These dates and options could change, see why. Rates Category 1 guests $138.55 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category […]
Rosies All American Cafe – Disney Hollywood Studios
Rosie’s All American Cafe is a patriotic themed Quick Service Restaurant at Disney Hollywood Studios. Rosie’s All American Cafe harkens back to World War 2 and the extraordinary effort made towards victory on the home front. From the implication that Rosie the Riveter has branched out to become a restaurateur to the Victory Garden in […]
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 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. Let’s take a look at what the guest rooms have to offer and look like. The views from most every room are spectacular. Views throughout the resort are unique and interesting. The lush tropical landscaping provides an incredible backdrop. Standard […]
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2022
Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food, snacks, or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to your Walt Disney World Resort. You can mail them from […]
Disney World’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
On a recent trip to Disney World my wife and I took the Keys to the Kingdom Tour, a special walking tour of the Magic Kingdom. Disney World offers many of these special tours and experiences, for an extra fee, at its Florida resort destination. Years ago the Keys to the Kingdom Tour was the […]
2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Package vs Room Only Reservation
Starting in 2021 we’ve seen a new trend by Walt Disney World for their Military Salute Room Reservations. I’ve been covering the Disney Armed Forces Salute since its inception and have personally used the Salute room discount over 40 times, and I had never heard of a Disney Armed Forces Salute Basic Package Rate until […]
Military Discounts On Stroller Rentals at Walt Disney World for 2022
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 […]
Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2022 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 […]
Shades of Green Savings in September Special 2022
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in September Special for 2022. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 5 – 30 September 2022 These dates and options could change, see why. Rates Category 1 guests $130.90 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests $156.40 per […]
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 […]
Disney Theme Park Accommodations for Guests with Disabilities
The Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts have long been recognized as among the most inclusive and accessible vacation destinations in the world, largely because of the high standards of hospitality and customer service set by their namesake in the 1950’s. Tradition notwithstanding, times do change and in many ways for the better. Improvements in […]
The 2022 Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2022 Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. (Updated December 2021) 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 […]
Why are Pop Century Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort Not Part of 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts?
When Walt Disney World announced the 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts last week, many were surprised to notice that Pop Century and the Caribbean Beach Resorts were not included in the discount for the coming year. Many have written me to ask why. Disney of course will not state why, but here are […]
11 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan
We’ve only used the DDP 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 do not […]