Welcome to the Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter!

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Hi there and welcome to this month's newsletter!

This month, I’ll be covering the following:

• Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World
• EPCOT's Fife & Drum Tavern
• Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction
• Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• La Cava del Tequila
• Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo
• Disney Cruise Line Military Discounts
• Aulani Military Discounts
• Shades of Green Specials

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Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World

• Last month, the internet was abuzz with clickbait headlines stating that Disney's Magical Express was returning. But, if you read the articles, the only real fact is that Airport Luggage Service is coming back in a Very Limited manner.
• These writers incorrectly associated one service with another when, in fact, they are totally separate. Airport luggage service (checking your luggage at your resort hotel on your departure day, rather than taking it to the airport with you) never came back after the Covid closure. The Magical Express did not end until January of 2022.
• These individual services were provided by two separate contractors. Mears ran the Magical Express for Disney, and BAGS ran the luggage service for the airlines/airport.
• Because the BAGS company has decided that it is once again profitable to offer this service (in a very limited fashion), it does not mean that Disney will be bringing the Magical Express back.

See the post here:

​Airport Luggage Transfer Service Returns to Disney World in a VERY Limited Fashion​

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EPCOT's Fife & Drum Tavern

Feeling red, white, and refreshed? Fife & Drum Tavern is the perfect stop for a frosty American-style treat while exploring the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT.

​Fife & Drum Tavern: Patriotic Sips & All-American Bites​

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Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction

Looking for a fun and refreshing treat in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Stop by Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction, where you can enjoy classic soft-serve ice cream from one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks—Gertie the Dinosaur!

​Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction: A Dino-Sized Sweet Treat​

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Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars Launch Bay can be overlooked during your whirlwind tour of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as it's not in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

​Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Hidden Gem for the Galaxy’s Biggest Fans​

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La Cava del Tequila

Step inside the Mexico Pavilion’s pyramid, and you’ll discover a hidden oasis for tequila enthusiasts—La Cava del Tequila!

​La Cava del Tequila: A Hidden Gem for Tequila Lovers​

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Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo

Shades of Green has announced a new type of discount for enlisted members (except the Top 3).

Offering a discount to specific ranks and statuses is totally new for the Walt Disney World Military Resort!

​Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo for July and August 2025​

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You also might like:

• ​Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World​
• ​How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work​
• ​Disney Springs Military Discounts At Walt Disney World​
• ​Everywhere to Find a Mickey Pretzel in the Magic Kingdom!​
• ​Military Discount on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World​
• ​The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office​
• ​Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests​
• ​Your Introduction to Walt Disney World Security – Plus Some Tips​
• ​The Best Rooms at the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World​
• ​Walk Between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom​

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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).

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You can see available dates and learn more on our Disney Cruise Line Military Discount page. (Updated each Monday afternoon)

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Disney's Aulani Military Discounts

Disney's Hawaii Resort, Aulani, also offers Military Discounts on a seasonal basis.

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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

Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo for July and August 2025

Savings in January 2026 - 5-7 and 12 -15 January 2026

Modified Offers

Savings in July and Savings in September 2025 - combined into Savings for Summer - On select dates - Dates not published.

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Unmodified Offers

Savings in October 2025

Canceled Offers

None

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.

You can also stay abreast of Disney's General Public Discounts to compare or use when Shades of Green is full or the Disney Salute Discounts are not available.

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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​

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