The Magic Kingdom is famous for its fairy tale magic. Animal Kingdom is famous for its dedication to conservation. Hollywood Studios is famous for Broadway-style shows and dedication to immersion. But what about EPCOT? EPCOT is more than eating and drinking, though that is a big part! EPCOT is known for its vast live entertainment […]
Everything Harry Potter in the Universal Orlando Resort!
Picture yourself strolling down the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley, the magical shopping district of the Wizarding World, where the very air crackles with enchantment. Now, apparate yourself (transport magically) to the snowy streets of Hogsmeade, a cozy village nestled beneath the watchful gaze of Hogwarts Castle. Don’t have your license to apparate yet from […]
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 […]
The Disney Characters That You Can Meet in EPCOT
People have often said that EPCOT is an adult park in Walt Disney World, but that is not true! Don’t be afraid to take your children on an EPCOT day, there is plenty to keep them entertained and happy. One of the most magical family-friendly attractions in EPCOT is meeting characters throughout the park, even […]
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 These dates and discount amount have […]
Best Drinks and Snacks of EPCOT’s World Showcase
Everyone knows that EPCOT is about the food and drinks, specifically the World Showcase. But with 11 pavilions and all of these choices, what should you get? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll take you through all 11 pavilions of the World Showcase to pick the best of the best from the permanent locations. […]
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 […]
Creating Memories: Tips On Being the Ultimate Disney Dad
A lot of parents dream of taking their children to Walt Disney World and putting that huge smile on their kid’s faces. More than we like to admit, our kids look at us as parents to determine how they feel about a situation, event, or moment in time! How do you think it looks if […]
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 […]
Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance
Disney’s Theme Park Reservation Systems causes quite a bit of concern for Military Travelers! The Problem With the advent of Disney World and Disneyland’s new, hopefully temporary Theme Park Reservation System it is very important to have your Disney Military Tickets well prior to arrival. (Updated January 2023) In order to make your Theme Park Reservations, […]
Shades of Green Walt Disney World’s Military Resort Room Rates
Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort on Walt Disney World property sets their room rates by pay-grade. Updated Sept. 2023 for FY 2025 rates and Jan 2024 for changes to FY 2024 & 2025 rates. You’ll find Shades of Green has reasonable room rates when compared to many of the Disney World Resorts and […]
Top 8 Reasons to Use an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner In 2024
A Disney vacation is the perfect place for a military family to spend time together and think of nothing else. It’s the ideal location for a pre-deployment getaway, for reconnecting after a deployment, or for a special treat for the kids while mom or dad is away. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be […]
The Military Disney Tips Guide to Park Hopping
One of the ticket add-ons that Disney’s theme parks offer is the Park Hopper option. In this post we’ll discuss, what Park Hopping is, the tickets that offer it, how to do it, and why. What is Park Hopping? Basically Park Hopping is using one theme park ticket to visit two (or multiple) theme parks […]