Disney has a ticket sales location in Disney Springs. The Ticket Center is located in the Town Center section of Disney Springs near the WDW Bus Station and the Disney Springs Welcome Center/Guest Relations location. This new location will be your new one-stop shop for most ticketing needs including: Purchase Military Salute tickets and upgrades Activate […]
No Smoking in Disney’s Parks and Entertainment Areas Plus Other Changes
Disney just announced changes to their smoking policy as well as other changes. Smoking Effective 1 may 2019 smoking areas will no longer be present inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California. This includes e-cigarettes, and all other items that produce […]
Divine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I want to share an amazing experience from Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. My family always enjoys spotting Divine. An on stage character at Animal Kingdom who embodies nature. She has arms and legs that look like branches or vines. SHe’s very tall (stilts) and blends right into the surrounding plants. It’s possible to walk right […]
Shades of Green – A Great Alternative to Disney World’s Resorts
Shades of Green is the Armed Forces Recreation Center located right on Walt Disney World property. It is a fantastic, first class resort located right in the middle of all the the magic. Walt Disney World offers military discounted rooms with the Disney Armed Forces Salute. But the Disney Armed Forces Salute room discount is not […]
60-Day FastPass Start to Finish How To Guide for Shades of Green Guests
In Early 2018 Walt Disney World gave Shades of Green guests the ability to make FastPass Plus Reservations 60 days in advance! Prior to this Shades’ guests had to wait until 30 days prior to the desired date to make their FastPasses. Now they may make them 60 days prior to their check in date. This takes […]
Westgate Resorts to Give Away Free Vacations for Military Families On 9 November 2018
For Veteran’s Day, Westgate Resorts Will Again Give Away 1,000 Free Vacation stays to Military Families! This super offer has always been one of the very most popular posts that I do each year on Military Disney Tips. This offer first started in 2011 and each year since then Westgate has offered between 1,000 and 2,500 free vacation […]
Review Remodeled Magnolia Wing Rooms at Shades of Green
I recently stayed in one of the newly remodeled Standard Guest Rooms in Shades of Green’s Magnolia Wing. I know lots of people are curious about the renovated rooms, so I though I’d give you a look. Note: This renovation took place from 2017 through 2018. Fresh New Look I was very pleased with how this […]
How Does Disney Worlds New Tiered Pricing Affect Military Tickets
In October 2018 Walt Disney World started tiered pricing for their multi-day tickets based upon your travel dates. This was an expected announcement and it follows the change to tiered pricing for single-day tickets way back in February 2016. Beginning 16 October 2018 on DisneyWorld.com, guests began purchasing general public priced multi-day tickets priced by the […]
DoD Civilians and Contractors Now Eligible For The 2018 WDW Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts
Walt Disney World has announced that Department of Defense Civil Service workers and full time DoD Contractors are eligible for the 2018 Disney Armed Forces Salute! (Updated 27 Sept 18) A “Test Program” Disney is calling this a Test Program. This “test” will allow DOD civilians and full-time DOD contractors to take advantage of the discounted Salute […]
Shades of Green Junior Suite Video Tour
Looking for a Disney World resort room that sleeps 6 at a great Rate? Try a Junior Suite at Shades of Green. (Updated October 2019 with new 2020 prices, note the decor has been updated with the Palm Wing renovation, but the layout is of course the same) I recently had the opportunity to stay […]
Keep Kids Happy, Hydrated, and Occupied at Disney
Navigating the Disney parks with kids can be a challenge. The long days, constant waiting in line, and often high temperatures can send the little ones over the top and cause the infamous Disney Meltdown. Everyone has had enough, your child is crying and you’re thinking. “But this is the happiest place on earth!” There are […]
Walt Disney World Toy Story Land Welcomed Special Members of U.S. Military Prior to Opening Day
Toy Story Land recently opened at Walt Disney World to huge crowds. But before it opened Disney welcomed several members of the U.S. military and their families to the new land, allowing them to tour it prior to the general public! During the visit, Sarge and his Green Army Patrol joined Disney Parks leaders to welcome […]
WDW Toy Story Land Grand Opening
Military Disney Tips was honored to be invited to the Pre-Opening Media Preview of Walt Disney World’s new Toy Story Land two days prior to its opening on 30 June. The weather looked iffy, there was heavy rain on the radar all around WDW, but the rain kept breaking up and going around on both […]
Military Disney Tips is going to Toy Story Land!
I am honored to have received one of the coveted invitations to the Toy Story Land Media Event, just prior to the opening of this new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando. On the evening of Thursday the 28th of June I’ll be trying out the new Slinky Dog Coaster and the other attractions […]
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. (Updates Oct 2019) Unauthorized Riders The reason for the ID check is Unauthorized riders. Unfortunately, in years past there were those who took […]
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 all of the construction has been […]
Airline Check In at Your Walt Disney Resort
Did you know that you can check in for your flight and check your bags at Walt Disney World Resorts for your flight back home? NOTE: This service did not return after the Covid Closure until April of 2025 in a VERY limited Fashion. Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World in a VERY […]
Shades of Green Guests Eligible for 60-Day FastPass+
I’m getting reports from the field that Shades of Green Guests have successfully linked their Shades reservation number to their My Disney Experience Account, thus making them eligible to make their FastPass Plus reservations 60 days prior to check in. (Updated 12/31) This has now been confirmed by Shades of Green and Disney. I have […]
Foodie Dreams Come True at Disney World’s Food & Wine Fest
While any day at Walt Disney World is better than a day anywhere else, there are times when WDW is even more awesome than others. For my wife and myself, one best of the best times is during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Here’s what makes it such a tasty time to visit: […]
Extended Stay America Review – Staying Near Disneyland with a Military Discount
I recently had the chance to stay at an Extended Stay America Hotel less than one mile from the Disneyland Resort! Since they offer Military Discounts I wanted to check them out. While this review is for a location near Disneyland, Extended Stay America has locations near Walt Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch Gardens locations, and almost anywhere you […]
Orlando International Airport (MCO) USO Welcome Center (2025): Location, Hours & Eligibility
by The USO has a Wonderful location in Orlando International Airport! Years ago, the Orlando airport had a USO, but it closed due to a lack of donations brought on by the closing of the Orlando Naval Training Center in the mid-1990s. It had been years since military members and their families visiting or traveling […]
My Disney Experience App Now Gives Directions
Find Your Way Around Walt Disney World Finding your way at WDW just got way easier! With the launch of the latest version of the My Disney Experience app it now provides directions. Using the “Get Directions” button is easy. The new GPS navigational tool delivers turn-by-turn walking directions and valuable transportation information right to your mobile […]
Disney Resorts and Parks Are for Adults Too
Disney’s Resorts and Theme Parks are for adults too, not just those with kids! Just last week, I was chatting with a couple of my new coworkers in the parking lot. We were standing by my car when one noticed the WDW Passholder car magnet on my car (just one of the perks!), and he […]
How to Get Deep Military Discounts at Disney
You don’t need to wish upon a star to get a great military deal at Disney theme parks in Florida and California. If you’re currently serving or retired military (active, Guard, Reserve, NOAA and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps) or a spouse, discounted tickets are available through several options. My family and I have been taking […]