Walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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 buses to other destinations, or to visit other Magic Kingdom Monorail Resorts.

You can also dine at the many fine restaurants at the Polynesian.

The Map

Below is a map overview of the walking route from Shades of Green to the Polynesian’s Great Ceremonial House. As mentioned the entire route is roughly a half mile (0.54) and takes 10-20 minutes to walk depending on your speed..

Note Shades of Green’s Shady Shuttle will take you to the property’s edge if it is available, to save you some walking. The drop-off point is at picture #5. The walk is only .18 miles from where the Shady Shuttle drops you. On your return you can call the Shades of Green Bellhops to pick you up there if they are availablr. Call when ready to leave the Poly to coordinate a pickup time. Tips are suggested!

Directions

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.

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

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 #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.

Leaving Shades of Green Property

Cross the street here at Location #5. Be careful! This is a busy roadway.

Follow the sidewalk to the left after crossing the road. Location #6.

As you turn to the left at #8 you’ll see the view from #9.

Go to the end of the building to your right and turn right. Location #10

 

As you turn you’ll see the view from #11.

Walk straight ahead with the marina on your left and enter the Great Ceremonial House, Location #12

There is an alternate path to the door without stairs. From Location #12 there is a sidewalk to the right up the slight hill. This goes to the end of the building you see to the right in pic 11. It also doubles back to the door pictured in 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.

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