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Directions from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with Pictures!
Shades of Green is located within walking distance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s about a half mile or a ten or fifteen minute walk.
From the Polynesian you can take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom, the Transportation and Ticket Center (to transfer to the EPCOT monorail) or Walt Disney World busses to other destinations, or to visit other Magic Kingdom Monorail Resorts. Note: during the 2020-2021 renovation of the traditional resort room portion of the Poly, the monorail station will be closed. This is expected to last through Summer 2021. The DVC portion of the resort and some dining and merchandise locations remain open.
You can also dine at the many fine restaurants at the Polynesian.
Below is a map overview of the walking route from Shades of Green (off to the lower left) to the Polynesian’s Great Ceremonial House.
Note Shades of Green’s Shady Shuttle will take you to the property’s edge to save some walking. The walk is only .2 miles from where the Shady Shuttle drops you. On your return you can call the Shades of Green Bellhops to pick you up there. Call when ready to leave the Poly to coordinate a pickup time. Tips are suggested!
Shades of Green to Polynesian Walking Map. Numbers denote picture locations from below. Click for larger version
After exiting Shades of Green’s lobby, turn left and follow the sidewalk down the hill between the road and parking lot.
Cross the entrance to the parking lot and you’ll see the view in the Location #1 picture.
Location #1
Proceed along the sidewalk towards the guard shack, until you come to the gate at Location #2 picture.
Push the button to exit the gate. There will be an ID check on your return.
See: Shades of Green New Security Gate
Location #2
Past the gate you will see the Polynesian’s Great Ceremonial House in the distance as seen from Location #3. That’s your destination.
Location #3
Location #4 is nearing the edge of Shades of Green’s property. The cement area to the right is where the Shady Shuttle will drop you if you catch a ride.
Location #4
Cross the street here at Location #5. Be careful! This is a busy roadway.
Location #5
Follow the sidewalk to the left after crossing the road. Location #6. The path will turn to the right.
Location #6
And you’ll see the view from Location #7
Location #7
Up the slight hill you’ll come to an intersection. Take the left path. Location #8
Location #8
As you turn to the left at #8 you’ll see the view from #9.
Location #9
Go to the end of the building to your right and turn right. Location #10
Location #10
As you turn you’ll see the view from #11.
Location #11
Walk straight ahead with the marina on your left and enter the Great Ceremonial House, Location #12
Location #12
When you enter the building follow the hall to the lobby.
You’ll need to head to the second floor of the lobby to get to the monorail station. There are 2 stairways and an elevator. The elevator is across the lobby from where you entered, right by the stairs.
This is a great way to get over to the Poly to have access to the shops and dining options there or the monorail to access other resorts or the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Information on Shades of Green the Military Hotel on Disney World property
See all the current Shades of Green Discounts and Packages
A Special Note on Shades of Green Discounts: Something to be aware of is that Shades constantly changes the dates and discounts offered of their specials and packages. Shades of Green Links
- Shades of Green
- Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green
- Shades of Green Rooms
- Shades of Green Room Rates
- Disney Tickets at Shades of Green
- Shades of Green Blog Tour
- Magic Bands for Shades of Green Guests
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Thank you, Steve, for all you do! Over the years, the info you provide has been invaluable to me and many other military members and families! Honestly, yours is the only site I rely on for accurate, helpful Disney info!
Thanks so much Karen, that mean a lot to me!
We stayed at Shades of Green for the first time on our most recent trip, and will not stay anywhere else now…main reason being due to ease of getting from Shades to Polynesian/Magic Kingdom! This post has great info and it is a great experience!
Thanks Katie,
So glad to liked the pose AND Shades of Green!
We will be staying at SOG next month. With the Polynesian Monorail station being closed for renovation, what is the best option to get to Magic Kingdom right now? I would like to avoid the TTC if possible.
Hi Jim,
Several options.
Uber/Lyft or walk to the Poly. and take their boat to the MK.
Uber/Lyft to the Contemporary and walk (shortest walk).
Uber/Lyft or walk to the Grand Floridian take their boat to the MK, or walk.
Walk all the way. To the Poly, GF and then MK.