Military Family Christmas Help

[Melchef]

I searched the forum for a thread for military families, but I don't see one. If there is please forgive me and direct me that way.

We are traveling to Disney over Christmas and staying at Shades of Green. We'll be there for two weeks.

I'm super anxious as we cannot book our FPs until 30 days before and I'm afraid nothing will be left for that time of year 30 days out. There are 7 of us visiting. Any tips for us? I'm afraid we're spending a ton of money and won't be able to do anything due to the 30 day booking window for non disney property guests.

My next question has to do with magic bands. We used the military salute two years ago and linking our paper tickets to the bands was a nightmare. Has it improved since then. Is there a link to a discussion telling me how to do that?

Lastly, we are buying 10 day park hoppers. I know the military salute won't work during those days, but is there a discount for military if we buy multi day tickets during the Christmas timeframe?

Thanks in advance. I'm feeling entirely overwhelmed over this. This is the kids' Christmas present and I don't want to screw it up.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

Shadesofgreen.org has the ticket prices updated on their website. The site just got redesigned in the past 2 weeks and now you have to click through a couple of pages to view all the ticket options and prices. Yes, you can get 10 day tickets with a special military price. The pdf page lists every possible combination.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

By the way.........several years ago the parking policy changed and if you are driving your car over to DHS, EP, or AK, you have to pay the 20 dollar parking fee. You get to drive to MK via a large U turn area before the toll booths and therefore parking at MK is free.

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

This is also a helpful source of info for military families

http://www.militarydisneytips.com/b...and-fastpass-plus-for-shades-of-green-guests/