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:

• Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - 2025
• How to Do a Split Stay at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
• L’Artisan des Glaces at EPCOT
• Enchanted Rose Lounge: A Tale as Old as Time, Served with a Twist
• GEO-82 Lounge: EPCOT's New Adults-Only Hideaway
• Back to Basics Series
• Shades of Green's Active Duty Promo
• Disney Cruise Line Military Discounts
• Aulani Military Discounts
• Shades of Green Specials

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - 2025 Military Tickets

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special after-hours event held on select dates in Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park.

Military Discounts are available through Shades of Green.

See the post here:

​Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party - 2025​

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How to Do a Split Stay at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

For military families headed to Orlando, the choice between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando can be a tough one. But what if you didn’t have to choose?

See the post here:

​How to Do a Split Stay at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando​

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L’Artisan des Glaces at EPCOT: A Sweet Spot for Ice Cream Lovers

With handcrafted French ice cream and sorbet served in a cozy, rustic setting, this little shop delivers big on flavor and Parisian charm.

See the post here:

​L’Artisan des Glaces at EPCOT: A Sweet Spot for Ice Cream Lovers​

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Enchanted Rose Lounge: A Tale as Old as Time, Served with a Twist

Step into a lounge inspired by timeless romance and enchanted storytelling. Enchanted Rose, tucked inside the iconic Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, brings the magic of Beauty and the Beast to life through stylish décor, rich ambiance, and a menu full of luxurious sips and savory bites.

See the post here:

​Enchanted Rose Lounge: A Tale as Old as Time, Served with a Twist​

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GEO-82 Lounge: EPCOT's New Adults-Only Hideaway

GEO-82 Lounge, opening on June 4, 2025, is an adults-only retreat nestled within the iconic Spaceship Earth. With its sophisticated ambiance, inventive menu, and exclusive fireworks viewing, it's the perfect place to unwind after a day in the parks.

See the post here:

​GEO-82 Lounge: EPCOT's New Adults-Only Hideaway​

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Back to Basics Series

• Many people who come to the website are exploring Disney Military Discounts for the first time!
• In an effort to help these folks, I've started a series of Back to Basics, that lay out basic information on a topic while still linking to the more advanced information.

Here are the first few in the series:

• ​How do Disney Military Discounts Work?​
• ​What is Shades of Green at Disney World, and Who Can Stay There?​
• ​Top Disney Resorts for Military Families Beyond Shades of Green​
• ​How to Book Your Stay at Shades of Green for a Magical Disney Vacation​
• ​Using Lightning Lane with Disney Military Tickets: What You Need to Know​
• ​Where to Buy Disney Military Tickets in 2025 and What They Cost​

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Shades of Green's New Active Duty Only Discount

For the first time in its history, Shades of Green is offering a tiered room discount based on active-duty military rank—and it’s a big shift from the norm.

Last month, the resort surprised the military community with a new, very limited discount available only to enlisted members in pay grades E1 through E6.

Now they have expanded the eligibility to all Active Duty members (with date restrictions for those above E-6.

However, they are still excluding a large portion of their clientele!

See the post here:

​Shades of Green’s New Tiered Active Duty Discounts for Summer 2025​

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• ​How do I get to Shades of Green?​
• ​Soaring to the Magic: A Look at the Disney World Skyliner Resorts​
• ​Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests​
• ​Shades of Green – Disney Value Resort Comparison​
• ​Military Discount on Memory Maker at Walt Disney World​
• ​Shades of Green Transportation Options​
• ​The Best Rooms at the Shades of Green​
• ​Magic Bands for Shades of Green Guests: Worth Buying Them?​
• ​Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance​
• ​The 2025 Universal Orlando Resort Freedom Pass​
• ​How do Disney Military Discounts Work for 2025?​
• ​Disney Military Ticket Options for Disney Lightning Lane​
• ​Universal Orlando Epic Universe Military Discounts​
• ​Shades of Green’s Poolside Rooms in 2025​

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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.

Each of the individual discounts listed below is linked to where it is described on my page with the full list of Shades of Green Discounts:

New Offers

​Savings in April 2026​

Modified Offers

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

Unmodified Offers

​Savings for Summer 2025​

​Savings in October 2025​

​Savings in January 2026​

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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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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