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Changes to Genie+ at Walt Disney World for 2022 and 2023

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Changes to Genie+ at Walt Disney World for 2022 and 2023

Walt Disney World will no longer sell Genie Plus as part of a ticket. Disney has announced that starting 8 June 2022 at Walt Disney World Disney Genie+ will only be purchasable via the My Disney Experience App on the day of use! That means that you will no longer be able to purchase Genie+ […]

Filed Under: Walt Disney World Tagged With: military discounted tickets, My Magic Plus, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Resort’s Standard Guest Rooms

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Shades of Green's Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips

Shades of Green is the Military Only Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green is located right on Walt Disney World Property, in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area very near Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Shades of Green is open to all U.S. Service Members current […]

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Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?

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Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

Shades of Green is the Walt Disney World Resort for Military Families! This military owned and operated resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center just like the ones that you may be familiar with overseas. Military families are able to stay right on Walt Disney World property for reasonable prices. Which leads me to my […]

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Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green

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shades of green garden gallery buffet

On a recent trip to Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military only Resort, we dropped by the Garden Gallery for breakfast. The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery serves a traditional American style buffet breakfast every morning. You’ll be sure to […]

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Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

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Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery features, a la carte items plus all you can eat buffets, which include a great selection of international cuisine plus a fresh fruit, soup and salad bar. (Updated April 2022) – Note the Garden Gallery […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

Sunshine Flyer Review

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Sunshine-Flyer at Orlando International

I recently had the chance to try the Sunshine Flyer Airport Transportation Service and here is my review. The Sunshine Flyer is promoted as a unique travel experience, it operates between the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and all hotels on Walt Disney World property. The Sunshine Flyer Motorcoach Service is one of the 2 paid […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Orlando Florida, Shades of Green, Transportation, Walt Disney World

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

Walt Disney World has announced that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning this Fall! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will returning to Magic Kingdom Park this fall during the resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration! This fall, ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to don their favorite costumes and celebrate all things haunted during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Taking […]

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Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate

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Walt Disney World Totally Drops Mask Mandate

Masks are no longer required on Disney World’s Buses and Monorails! 19 April 2022 – Walt Disney World has announced that “Given recent guidance and trends” (meaning a court order) they are dropping the mandatory use of masks on their monorail and bus fleets! These 2 modes of transportation were the last vestiges of WDW’s […]

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Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference?

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Military Discounts for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Other Attractions

It’s very important to know the know the difference between Disney’s Room Only and Package Reservations! Flexibility is often very important to US Military Families and your selection affects your payment and cancellation schedules. Updated: July 2021 What’s a Package? A Disney package is normally when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Room […]

Filed Under: Disney Resorts Tagged With: Dining, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Walt Disney World

How Do Disney World Resorts Compare To Shades of Green In Price?

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Shades of Green Resort

Planning a Disney World vacation is a big undertaking! One of the biggest decisions price wise that you’ll have to make during your Walt Disney World vacation planning will be where to stay. Should you stay at a Disney World Resort using the Disney Armed Forces Salute, or at Shades of Green the Military Owned and […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Armed Forces Salute, Disney's Military Salute, Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green’s Poolside Rooms

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View from a Shades of Green Poolside Room

Shades of Green the military Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida has 2 different non-suite room types, the Standard Room and the Poolside Room. Shades of Green is located right on Walt Disney World Property, in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area very near Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, […]

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Disney Springs Military Discounts At Walt Disney World

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Disney Springs Military Discounts At Walt Disney World

Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you on Dining, Merchandise, and Entertainment at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs? Disney Springs is Walt Disney World’s shopping and entertainment complex. There you’ll find great dining options, many merchandise stores (Disney and others), as well as entertainment venues. See our list for California’s Downtown […]

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New Disney World Discount for Disney+ Subscribers

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New Disney World Discount for Disney+ Subscribers

Disney World announced a new discount for Disney+ Subscribers today. 5 April 2022 – Just this morning Disney World offered a summer through fall discount to Disney+ subscribers, doing so even before discounting that timeframe for WDW Annual Passholders as is their standard practice. This is quite frankly a slap in the face to passholders, […]

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Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green

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Shades of Green's Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips

Military members who have never stayed at Shades of Green before often wonder what the military only resort at Walt Disney World is really like. The Shades of Green Resort is the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Here you will find very affordable military room rates for your Disney […]

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Dining Options at Shades of Green – Disney World’s Military Resort

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Dining Options at Shades of Green - Disney World's Military Resort

Shades of Green the military owned and operated resort on Walt Disney World property offers many dining options. Both those staying at Shades and those stopping by for a visit* (perhaps to buy Theme Park tickets or shop at the AAFES Store) are eligible to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants. Dining Options at […]

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