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.
Military Disney Tips Monthly – August 2025: What You Missed + Reader Favorites
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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 Adventurers Club to practical guides on military ticket upgrades, Shades of Green fireworks viewing, and resort planning. We’ve also shared a personal story on why we finally joined Disney Vacation Club after years of saying no, plus reviews and comparisons to help you decide where to stay and how to save. Whether you’re dreaming about your next trip or already packing your bags, there’s something here for every Disney military family. Let’s jump into what’s new this month—and help you make the most of your military Disney benefits! 🆕 New Blog Posts & Pages This Month🧜 The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 🏰 Why We Finally Bought Into DVC After Years of Saying No 🎇 Can You See Magic Kingdom Fireworks from Shades of Green? Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale — Disney’s Adventurers Club in a Glass 🎟 Can I Upgrade or Change My Disney Military Tickets After Purchase? 🌟 Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Everything You Need to Know Choosing Where to Stay at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Swan Reserve — Military Discount Review advertisement 🔥 You Also Might LikeThese are your fellow readers’ most-clicked guides and tips from the past month—covering Shades of Green, ticket discounts, and more:
Disney Cruise Line Military Discounts Did you know that the Disney Cruise Line also offers Military Discounts? They Sure do! These discounts aren't offered all the time, though. They are just for specific sailings and cabin types. And they are often available to book for a limited time. In fact, the list of availability changes every week! Disney updates the dates if needed on Mondays (as do we). You can see available dates and learn more on our Disney Cruise Line Military Discount page. (Updated each Monday afternoon) advertisement Disney's Aulani Military Discounts Disney's Hawaii Resort, Aulani, also offers Military Discounts on a seasonal basis. Shades of Green Specials Here is the newsletter’s regular feature with all of Shades of Green’s current discounts. Here are the current limited-time discounts from Shades of Green: New Offers Savings in September 2025 - Returned afte being cancelled, Room Only April Showers & Savings 2026 - Room Only Military Appreciation Month May - May 1 - 31, 2026 - second offer with the same name, Room Only Modified Offers Savings in October 2025 - Dates Severely Reduced January Savings 2026 - Dates Reduced Savings in April 2026 - Discount Percentage Lowered, Breakfast Discount Added Unmodified Offers Military Appreciation Month May - May 1 - 31, 2026 - Room and Breakfast Canceled Offers Savings for Summer/Summenr Stay & Play Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo See all the Shades of Green Discounts You can see these discounts and watch for any new discounts that pop up on the Shades of Green Discount Page, and of course, I’ll let you know here in the newsletter. Don’t Forget! Please take our Post-Vacation Surveys! There are a few Shades of Green surveys and a Military Ticket survey too. Military Disney Tips Surveys See the results: Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green This Newsletter Brought To You By: The Mouse Experts, my trusted Disney-Specializing Travel Agent. Need help with your Disney Vacation? Contact The Mouse Experts, over 27,000 MDT readers have over the last 17 years. advertisement Military Disney Tips is a user-supported site. We couldn’t provide all of our great information without your support. So, remember to patronize our great sponsors if you need their services. Also, please read how to Support Military Disney Tips. |
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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.
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...
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