Here is Military Disney Tips’ 2024 Walt Disney World Planning Guide that will guide you through the process of preparing for your vacation. Updated for 2024 – November 14, 2023 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...

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 Tips Disney Packing Checklist...

Starting in 2022 Walt Disney World’s Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts are no longer available (at all) for the Pop Century and the Caribbean Beach Resorts. This has continued for 2024! Many have written me to ask why. Disney of course will not state why, but here are my thoughts. While honoring the military factors into Disney’s...

Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans who are staying at Shades of Green are able Rent Mobility Scooters (ECVs) for their vacation at Walt Disney World.You can make arrangements ahead of time and your scooter will be waiting for you when you check in at Shades of Green. These scooters, ECVs, and wheel chairs are rented from a scooter...

Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney? Downtown Disney is the Disneyland Resort’s dining, shopping and entertainment area. There you’ll find great dining options, many merchandise stores (Disney and others), as well as entertainment venues. See our list for Florida’s Disney Springs also. ...

The Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts can offer great savings for your Disney Vacation! It is important to remember though that starting in 2018 these military room discounts became variable rather than a set percentage off as they were previously. Prior to 2018 the Disney Military room discounts were 30% off Value Resorts, 35% off...

Merry Christmas to all! Finally, all the shopping and preparation for Christmas is over. All the presents have been opened and the kids are enjoying all of their new toys. This is traditionally (based on my historical traffic numbers) the time that Mom and Dad start to plan for next year’s vacation. In an effort to...

The Express Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the run to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. The Cafe  conveniently located right on the way to Shades of Green’s theme park bus loading area. You can grab a to-go breakfast right on your way! Note: no open food is allowed on the buses. The...

Mangino’s Steakhouse is the single table service restaurant at at Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort.Mangino’s Steakhouse is located on the lower lobby level of Shades of Green’s main building. The former Italian restaurant is still decorated in country farmhouse style, with mixed sets of tables and chairs. Mangino’s Entrance There are several rooms in which guests...

Starting 9 January 2024, Theme Park Reservations will not be needed for most general public tickets at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.This does not apply to both kinds of Military Disney Tickets! Date Based Tickets Disney has removed the need to make theme park reservations for date based tickets in 2024. Tickets sold to the...