Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort on Walt Disney World property sets their room rates by pay-grade. You’ll find Shades of Green has reasonable room rates when compared to many of the Disney World Resorts and other hotels in the local area. Rates are based upon your pay grade or status, with junior members […]
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 […]
Beat the Lines – Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants
Waiting in line for Walt Disney World Attractions is a Given. But waiting in line to eat doesn’t have to be! Note: During these times of social distancing and reduced restaurant capacity, almost every Walt Disney World Quick Service Restaurant that is open is using Mobile Order as the only or primary way of getting […]
Walk Through America’s History In Disney’s Liberty Square
Welcome to another installment of my Patriotic Disney Series. This time let me show you around Liberty Square. Walt Disney loved America so much that much of his work paid tribute to the American Spirit. Many of Walt’s live action movies took place during the early years of our country, as did many of his […]
Walt Disney World Room View Categories – Do They Matter at Value and Moderate Resorts?
Walt Disney World has numerous room categories at all of their Resort Hotels. In this post we’ll look at which matter and which don’t at the Value and Moderate Resorts. There are many different room categories at the various resorts, and they all have a corresponding price point. The goal of this post is to […]
Run Like Royalty: The Disney Princess Half Marathon Experience
Ah, the Disney Princess Half Marathon – where dreams dash across the pavement, and every stride sparkles with a touch of magic! Imagine a race where fairytales come to life, and you’re not just running; you’re embarking on a gallant quest through the enchanting realms of Disney. It’s an event where every participant is royalty, […]
Disney World’s EPCOT Coffee Guide
Did you know that once upon a time Walt Disney World was criticized and often the butt of jokes for a lack of available coffee? And what coffee they did have was terrible! Those days are long behind us where hot magic bean water is more abundant than any other drink in the Disney Parks. […]
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Discusses Shades of Green Pedestrian Bridge
Board members of Governor DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District that replaced Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District recently discussed pedestrian access for Shades of Green guests. The Shades of Green Issue In April 2023, Walt Disney World began a multi-year construction project on the roadway that runs in front of the Shades of Green Resort, […]
Shades of Green’s New Joke of a Discount
Shades of Green has announced a new discount that has to be a joke! This discount that they are calling the 30th Anniversary Beat the Heat Special is only available for 2 days!!! This Special is currently for 30% off room and breakfast. The current discount rate of this offer is 30% off of the […]
Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green
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 […]
Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green
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 […]
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 Take Out only dinner. The Garden Gallery features, a la carte items plus an all you can eat buffet for breakfast, which includes a great selection of: Eggs / Bacon / Sausage / Corned Beef Hash / Breakfast Potatoes / […]
Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store
Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort has an Armed Forces Exchange Service General Store on property. It’s a small convenience store that carries your typical convenience items plus has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and […]
Shades of Green’s Java Cafe Review
The Java Cafe at Shades of Green is a great place to grab a quick breakfast on the run to the Disney World theme parks, or a snack upon your return. The Java Cafe is located in the main lobby right by the Front Desk. They offer standard Starbucks drinks and snacks as well as […]
Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review
The Express Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the run to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. The Cafe conveniently located right on the way to Shades of Green’s theme park bus loading area. You can grab a to-go breakfast right on your way! Note: no open food is allowed on […]
New Walt Disney World Resort Room Perk in 2025
Disney World has announced a new perk for their Resort Hotel guests in 2025! When you reserve a Disney Resort room in 2025 you will receive a Free Disney Water Park Entry on your check-in day! This applies to both Packages and Room Only Reservations on a per reservation basis. Meaning if you have 2 […]
Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference?
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. What’s a Package? A Disney package is normally when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Room Reservation. The other […]
Shades of Green Resort Walt Disney World Benefits
When Military families stay at Shades of Green Resort on Walt Disney World property, they are eligible for many of the same benefits that those staying at a Disney World owned resort are eligible for (but not all!). This list has both grown and shrunk over the years. So, let’s get right to the list… […]
Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2024
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in April Special for 2024. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: April 6 – 17 & 22 – 30, 2024 April 6 – 9, 15 – 17, & 27 – 30, 2024 April 28 – 30, 2024 Discount […]
Shades of Green Savings in October Special 2024
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in January Special for 2025. This Special is currently a room and breakfast discount. The current discount rate of this offer is 15% off of the regular rate for Standard Rooms. If you are planning on a January trip next year, snag this rate now before it changes!!! […]
Tipping at Walt Disney World and Shades of Green
People often ask about who to tip at Disney Wold and what’s the right amount. In this post I’ll go over all the circumstances when you should tip and suggest how much. I’ll also share some in-depth research as part of the post and conclude with how things are different at Shades of Green. Updated […]
Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review
Evergreen’s is a Sports Bar conveniently located next to the Mill Pond Pool at the Shades of Green Resort. It is a good option for some lighter fare while staying at Shades of Green. They offer sandwiches, wraps and burgers, salads, pizza, wings, and nachos. As you enter you’ll first come to a large outer […]
How to Activate Your 2024 Disney Armed Forces Salute Theme Park Tickets
Many people are surprised to find out that Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Tickets need to be activated upon arrival at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Just buying them at your Military Base Ticket Office often isn’t all that you need to do. These special Disney military tickets will not work at the theme park entrances […]
Shades of Green Savings in January Special 2025
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in January Special for 2025. This Special is currently a room only discount. The current discount rate of this offer is 30% off of the regular rate for Standard Rooms. A discount this high is unheard of in recent years! The last time Shades of Green offered a […]
Sponsoring Guests at Shades of Green
Everyone who is eligible to stay at Shades of Green, the Military Resort at Walt Disney World can sponsor extra rooms for family and friends! The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Sponsoring a room means allowing family and friends […]