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Pre-Order Disney Theme Park Tickets at Shades of Green

Dec 27th, 2011
by Steve.
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Shades of Green at Walt Disney World has introduced a new time saving service.

The Problem

Guests staying at Shades of Green who planned on purchasing their Military Discounted Magic your Way theme park tickets or Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets once they arrived often encountered long lines at Shade’s Ticket Office. This could cause frustration on the part of the guests trying to get to Disney’s theme parks as quick as possible, especially those trying to make the Extra Magic Hour early park opening first thing in the morning.

The Solution

Shades has now started emailing guests prior to their stay with pre-purchasing information for Disney’s tickets as well as Universal Orlando, Sea World, and all the other military discount tickets that they sell for the Orlando area.

The email includes links to the current ticket price document as well as an order form which can be downloaded, printed, filled out, and faxed in.

Your tickets will then be waiting for you upon check-in at the front desk.

Kudos to Shades of Green

This is a great solution to a problem that has plagued Shades’ guests for a long time.

Also thanks to long-time reader Jim for passing along this info!

Pre-Order Disney World Attraction Tickets at Shades of Green

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How do I get to Shades of Green?

Jul 15th, 2011
by Steve.
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Transportation Options to and around Disney property for Shades of Green GuestsDisney World has its Magical Express transportation for guests staying at Disney owned resorts, but Shades of Green guests are on their own for transportation from Orlando International Airport to the military resort on Disney property.

Shades does have special rates negotiated with Sun State Transportation you can get a quote online or call 407-601-7900. I’ve not used them, but check them out and compare to other ways to get from the airport to Shades.

I usually drive to WDW. In fact I think my family and I only flew in twice.

What we did those two times was, once we rented a car at the airport and used it to drive to Disney and back. Plus we had the rental to drive to the parks or wherever we wanted to go. You might be able to find a good rate: There is a Hertz kiosk in the Shades of Green lobby and of course at the airport. Here is the Hertz government pricing link use the second link (leisure) on the page.

The other time we used a limo/towncar service. I think it was around $100 but that was a while ago.

Here is a google search for Towncars to Disney

There is also a company called Mears transport which runs busses from the airport to Disney resorts.

Taxis at the airport are about $75 each way to Disney.

How can I get to Universal Studios or Sea World?

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Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green

Jun 28th, 2011
by Steve.
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Shades of Green Resort - Wallt Disney World FloridaShades of Green Guests have several transportation options available to them to get to Walt Disney World’s theme parks.

Shades of Green has its own fleet of Buses which transport Shades guests to Disney’s theme parks, water parks, and the Transportation and Ticket Center.

Guests can also walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Resort and catch the Resort Monorail for the Magic Kingdom or to the Transportation and Ticket Center where they can transfer to the Epcot Monorail.

While the walk to the Poly isn’t too bad, about 10 minutes, it can be very hot in the Orlando summer heat.

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Lucky’s Snack Bar at Shades of Green

Jun 21st, 2011
by Steve.
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Lucky's Snack Bar at Shades of Green ResortLast March a new poolside snack bar opened at Shades of Green.

Lucky’s Snack Bar is located right next to Evergreens Sports Bar by the Millpond pool.

Lucky’s Serves cold drinks and snack type food. Hot Dogs, Pizzas, Wraps, and Salads.

They are open until 5 PM to take the place of Evergreens which now opens at 5.

For the full Menu click here.

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Huge Koi Fish at Shades of Green

Jun 17th, 2011
by Steve.
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Feed the fish at Disney's Shades of Green ResortWhile most moments in a Disney Vacation are jam-packed with activity, there will be gaps between activities and quiet moments that need to be filled.

Disney World is filled with lots of intense activities and lots of waiting. This can drive some kids crazy. Left with nothing to do there is no telling what could happen. Perhaps the dreaded meltdown.

It might be that you are back at Shades of Green for a mid-day break from Disney’s theme parks or you’re waiting for Mangino’s Italian Bistro to open for dinner. But you’d like to find something for the kids to do.

The beautiful view to the rear of Shades of Green

Well Shades of Green has these fantastic Coy Fish in ponds just out the back door from the lobby on the first floor.

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