The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Hello and welcome to this month's newsletter! ☕ From Steve’s Desk August turned out to be a really good month for content on Military Disney Tips. I published quite a bit this month, but some of my favorite new articles came directly from things our family actually did on our recent Disney trips. We ate at Three Bridges, finally tried Sangria University, returned again to Wailulu Bar & Grill, and took the family on a private Magic Kingdom fireworks...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Hello and welcome to this month's newsletter! ☕ From Steve’s Desk July was an exciting month at Military Disney Tips, with a little bit of everything. I wrapped up Disney's Fourth of July celebrations and America 250 coverage, then shifted attention to practical planning articles designed to help military families get the most from their vacations. One of the biggest highlights was the release of the 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party military...
3 months ago • 8 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Hello and welcome to this month's newsletter! ☕ From Steve’s Desk Well, this is a big weekend coming up! As we prepare to wish a America Happy Birthday, it's important to reflect on just how lucky we are, and to appreciate all of the accumulated sacrifices that we and fellow patriots down through the ages have made to reach 250! With that in mind I created several posts on all Disney is doing to celebrate. You'll see these in a special section below...
4 months ago • 7 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Hello and welcome! May was all about helping military families fine-tune their Disney and Universal vacation plans as summer travel season approaches. From comparing resort options and transportation strategies to understanding military discount eligibility and new ticket updates, we focused heavily on the details that can make a trip smoother, less stressful, and more affordable. This month also brought one of the biggest seasonal announcements of...
5 months ago • 8 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter ✨ April Recap: Big Changes, Smart Planning, and Expanding Beyond Disney April brought a mix of important updates, smart planning strategies, and new ways to think about your military Disney vacation. One of the biggest changes this month came from Shades of Green going (mostly) cashless, including at the Front Desk—a shift that could impact how you handle payments during your stay. At the same time, we continued to answer one of the most common...
6 months ago • 7 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter March was all about helping military families plan smarter for 2026 Disney vacations—with a big focus on value, flexibility, and making the most of every park day. As more families begin locking in spring break and summer trips, we’ve seen a surge in questions around Shades of Green vs. Disney resort discounts, how to handle blockout dates, and the best ways to build a great trip even when your dates don’t line up perfectly with the Armed Forces...
7 months ago • 7 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter ✨ February Recap: Planning Ahead for 2026 and Making the Most of Every Park Day February’s biggest conversation continued to revolve around the 2026 Disney Celebrates America Military Salute. As more military families begin planning spring break, summer trips, and even holiday travel, questions around park reservations, ticket activation, eligibility rules, and how to maximize these discounted tickets are back at the forefront. If you’re using...
8 months ago • 7 min read
The Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter Happy New Year and welcome to our January Military Disney Tips Monthly Newsletter 🎉 January was all about helping military families get clear, confident, and prepared for 2026 Disney travel. The biggest focus this month was the rollout of the new Disney Celebrates America / Armed Forces Salute tickets, with real-world feedback starting to come in from families already purchasing and using them. We covered what’s officially confirmed, what’s still...
9 months ago • 6 min read
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...
10 months ago • 6 min read