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Hi I'm Steve Bell, my mission is to help the U.S. Military/Veteran community learn about Disney’s military discounts and help them plan for a fantastic Disney vacation.

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Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter – December 2025

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter December was all about steady planning, smart decisions, and looking ahead for military families preparing Disney trips. While no major ticket or policy changes were announced this month, we continued tracking the 2026 Disney Armed Forces Salute ticket rollout and verification rules, which remain one of the biggest planning considerations as we move into the new year. Throughout the month, we shared practical, boots-on-the-ground content—from...

Merry Christmas! Hi there Reader I hope your Christmas morning has been filled with family time, laughter, and maybe just a little chaos from new toys being put to use. Based on years of traffic patterns here at Military Disney Tips, today is also when something else quietly begins: military families start planning their next Disney vacation. Once the presents are opened, thoughts turn to leave schedules, school calendars, and how to make a future trip both affordable and stress-free. To help...

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter ✨ November brought the official announcements for the 2026 Disney Armed Forces Salute at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, along with the return of the Universal Orlando Military Freedom Pass. We’ve published full guides to all three offers—including pricing, eligibility, and what’s changed for the new year. The biggest change? Walt Disney World has introduced a year-long pass like ticket and a new ID verification step at the park entrance for...

Welcome to the Military Disney Tips Newsletter! Hi there Reader I have more exciting news. Universal Orlando has renewed their Military Freedom Pass for 2026 as well as the 1-Day Epic Universa Add-On Ticket. Quick Facts: Just a slight $10 to $15 increase over 2025 Valid dates: Now through 18 December 2026 There are Christmas 2025 and Spring 2026 Blockout dates More info including prices can be found on the site: Here is the Announcement Post. And the more information on the 1-day Add-On Epic...

Welcome to the Military Disney Tips Weekly Newsletter! Hi there Reader I have exciting news this morning. Walt Disney World has announced their 2026 Disney Armed Forces Salute Offer! What we know this morning: Walt Disney World Salute tickets prices and dates have been announced for 2026 Walt Disney World Salute Room discounts have also been announced for 2026 The Disneyland Resort has not announced yet and I will update as soon as they do New this year!!! New for 2026, Disney has introduced...

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter ✨ October Recap: Still Waiting on Disney’s Salute Announcement We’re closing out October without the announcement of the 2026 Disney Armed Forces Salute. While the last three years, Disney announced the next year's Salute on Wednesday of the thrid full week in October, this year’s delay may be tied to the government shutdown, which can slow down the contracting process between Disney and MWR offices. As always, we’re keeping a close watch—and when...

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Welcome to this month's edition of the Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter! This past month, we covered a lot of ground. From relaxing on your Disney vacation, to helpful breakdowns of Disneyland military ticket options and how to relax after a busy park day — there was plenty to talk about.Two big stories stood out this month. First, the announcement that Cinderella Castle is returning to its classic blue and grey colors — a change that brought...

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Welcome to the July 2025 Edition of the Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter! New shows, smart savings, and military travel tips — here’s what’s new this month at Disney! As summer winds down, the magic at Disney is still going strong — and so are the military discounts and planning tips you can use to make the most of your trip. This month, we’ve covered everything from brand-new entertainment at Hollywood Studios and the nostalgia of Disney’s...

The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Welcome to the July 2025 Edition of the Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter! Summer is in full swing, but Disney planning never takes a vacation—especially when it comes to military discounts. This month we’ve covered everything from Lightning Lane questions and ticket comparisons to EPCOT dining reviews and the newest entertainment offerings at Hollywood Studios. Plus, we’ve highlighted some of our most helpful Shades of Green content and...

Welcome to the Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter! Hi there and welcome to this month's newsletter! This month, I’ll be covering the following: Elio Premiers Nationwide Disney World vs. Universal Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Mr. Kamal’s in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina at EPCOT Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disney Cruise Line...