Always Compare Disney Military Room Discount to General Public Discounts!
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...
Planning Your 2024 Disney Vacation for Military Families
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...
Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review
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...
Shades of Green Resort Mangino’s Steakhouse Review
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...
All Disney Military Tickets Require Theme Park Reservations!
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...
Check Out This Awesome Free Experience at Sir Mickey’s
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is a place where dreams come true, and the enchantment is palpable at every turn. This Disney park is full of magic and amazing things to do. In between attractions in Fantasyland there’s a hidden gem that adds an extra dash of magic to your visit: Sir Mickey’s. Nestled in the heart of Fantasyland,...
The 2024 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass
Universal Orlando Resort has announced their 2024 Freedom Pass, a special year-long pass for military families for one low price!The Universal Orlando Resort has continued their Special Military Tickets called the Freedom Pass for 2024. Freedom Passes are “Unlimited Use Tickets” that are sort of like a Universal Annual Pass, but without the other benefits that...
2024 Disneyland Armed Forces Salute Announced
This morning Disneyland Announced their 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute. (14 November 2023) THis follows Disney World announcing last month. What was announced this morning: Disneyland Salute Tickets prices and dates have been announced for 2024 Disneyland Salute Room dates have been announced for 2024 Tickets Ticket Prices Disneyland has announced 3 and 4...
Is There Any Reason to Choose a Disney Hotel over Shades of Green?
This is a question that is often asked by the military community and it can get contentious!Shades of Green has die hard fans who are totally convinced that Shades of Green is cheaper and better than staying with Disney. But is this true? Of course everyone’s perspective and experiences are different. So, in this post...
2023 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 prior to January 2009 there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers we had the Regularly Discounted Disney...