by Disney’s Theme Park Reservation System requires linked tickets in order for you to make reservations. The Problem Theme Park Reservations You need a linked ticket in your My Disney Experience account in order to make your Theme Park Reservations. If you wait to purchase your tickets after arrival, you may miss out on your […]
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 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… Walt […]
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 […]
Getting Around Walt Disney World from Shades of Green (2026): Buses, TTC & Rideshare
Trying to figure out how to get around Walt Disney World can be a challenge, especially when using Shades of Green’s limited bus line. This page is intended to be your guide and hopefully make your travels around Walt Disney World easier. Getting to the various Disney World theme parks, Resorts, or entertainment venues from […]
The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World
The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. Welcome to my post about the history of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World, a post so great that Shades of Green copied it and put […]
Is There Any Reason to Choose a Disney Hotel over Shades of Green?
This is a question that is often asked by the military community and it can get contentious! Shades of Green has die hard fans who are totally convinced that Shades of Green is cheaper and better than staying with Disney. But is this true? Of course everyone’s perspective and experiences are different. So, in this […]
Shades of Green’s Laundry Rooms
Shades of Green provides Laundry Rooms for guests. Updated 18 August 2023 – After a month and a half long debacle of closing the laundry rooms in both wings of the hotel, the laundry rooms have finally reopened with new machines. For a long time there had been WiFi connectivity issues (for payment processing) for […]
Shades of Green’s Java Cafe – Get a Good Cup of Joe Before Hitting the Disney Parks
A Walt Disney World morning challenge, you and your family are trying to make the morning rope drop at the Magic Kingdom. You want to be one of the very first to ride Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train, and quickly move on to Peter Pan’s Flight and It’s a Small World before your Character Breakfast at […]
Big Change at Shades of Green – Transportation
Shades of Green announced a big change today that effects getting around at Disney World. Lake Buena Vista 4 April 2023 – Starting on 1 May 2023 Shades of Green guests will no longer be able to walk to the Polynesian Village resort via the walkway along the Shades of Green/ Palm and Magnolia Golf […]
Is Shades of Green Tax Free?
If you’re a member of the military or Department of Defense (DoD) and planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, you may be wondering if Shades of Green, the resort exclusively for military members and their families, is tax-free. The short answer is yes, but let’s dive into the details. First, […]
Shades of Green’s Shifting Military Discounts
The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Shades of Green opened it’s doors on 1 February 1994 in the resort that was previously known as the Disney Inn/Disney Golf Resort which was owned by Disney World. (Updated January 2023) Room Rates Shades of Green […]
How do I get to Shades of Green?
Here’s all the info that you’ll need if you are bound for Shades of Green, the U.S. Military-owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World, from Orlando International Airport! My family has lots of experience flying into Orlando International Airport. I was stationed in Ohio for many years, and we flew into Orlando several times […]
Shades of Green Fitness Center
The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available. Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any […]
Shades of Green Evergreens Sports Bar Closed for Updates in August 2022
Shades of Green’s Evergreens Poolside Sports Bar will be closed for Updates 29-31 August 2022. Evergreens is Shades of Green’s popular poolside location to get a cool drink or something to eat while relaxing at the Mill Pond Pool. The Sports Bar will be closed from 29 to 31 August “to make some changes to […]
Shades of Green Garden Gallery Marketplace Takeout Closed for Updates August 2022
Shades of Green’s new Garden Gallery Marketplace will be closed for Updates the second half of August 2022. The Garden Gallery Marketplace offers dinner takeout in place of their pre-shutdown Garden Gallery Dinner Buffet. This newish service will be closed from 16 August through 31 August 2022. This does not affect breakfast at the Garden […]
The Best Rooms at the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World
Shades of Green, the US Military’s Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World allows you to make room requests when you reserve your room. This post will guide you in deciding if you’d like to make a request and what to ask for if you do. One of the things that you might request […]
Shades of Green Resort WiFi for Disney Lightning Lane and Virtual Queues
Shades of Green Resort the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Walt Disney World provides Free WiFi to their resort guests. However the service isn’t that great! In room WiFi speeds are very low. This could impact your ability to: Make Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Purchases Sign Up for Virtual Queues When trying to make […]
Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?
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 […]
Use Your Military Star Card at Shades of Green
Military Families can now enjoy the magic of Walt Disney World vacations with the help of the Military Star Card. Shades of Green the Military Only resort located right on Walt Disney World property now accepts the Army & Air Force Exchange Service administered credit card. The Military Star card can be used for your room […]
Linking Military Discounted Tickets and Shades of Green Reservations
In this post I’ll go over how and why to link your Shades of Green reservation number and your Walt Disney World Military Tickets into Walt Disney World’s My Disney Experience system. The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located right on Walt Disney World property! Shades of Green is a military owned and operated Armed […]
Availability Opens Up at Shades of Green for September 2021 – DoD Warrior Games Cancelled
Those trying to book stays at Shades of Green for dates in September 2021 have been having no luck all year. This is because the DoD Warrior Games were scheduled to be held at Walt Disney World on 12 – 22 September 2021. All participants were to have stayed at Shades of Green. Shades of […]
Shades of Green Guests Eligible for Disney World Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours
Starting 1 October 2021, Walt Disney World will begin offering Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours. Only those staying at Disney owned resorts and some third party ones like Shades of Green will be eligible for the new Early Entry benefit that replaces Morning Extra Magic Hours, which ended when Disney World closed for covid […]
Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green
Shades 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 […]
Shades of Green Re-Open at Walt Disney World
On our Return Trip to Walt Disney World we stopped by Shades of Green to check out what’s happening. Our recent trip was the end of August/beginning of September 2020. It was our first trip of the year (we had 2 cancelled trips in the spring) and first trip after all of the special measures […]