Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World is an Armed Forces Recreation Center.
You must be in one of the following categories and have the required Identification in order to stay there as a guest or visit as a day guest.
Each category is listed below with the required ID.
Armed Forces and their Families
Members on active duty, Reserve, and National Guard, Cadets and Midshipmen of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies.
ID is Common Access Card
Other Uniformed Services
Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps.
ID is DD Form 2, PHS 1866-1 or 1866-3
Armed Forces Retirees and their Family Members
Retired from active duty, Reserves, and National Guard with or without pay (gray area)
ID is DD Form 2, 1173 or 1173-1
Others Separated from the Armed Forces and their Family Members
Honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent Service-connected disability. ID is DD Form 1173 or DD Form 2765
Involuntarily separated service members under the Transition Assistance Management Program ID is DD Form 2
Personnel separated under the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and Special Separation Benefit (SSB) programs for two years after separation ID is DD Form 2
Former and/or Surviving Spouses and Family Members
Unremarried surviving spouses of personnel who died while on active duty or while in retired status ID is DD Form 1173 or 1173-1
Un-remarried former spouses who were married to military members for at least 20 years while the military member was on active duty ID is DD Form 1173
Other Supporters of the Department of Defense
Military personnel of foreign nations and their family members when assigned or attached to a U.S. military unit or installation or on U.S. Travel Orders.
U.S. employees of firms under contract to Department of Defense working in the Pacific Region outside the U.S. on Department of Defense Government orders.
Other personnel on official business with Department of Defense as may be specifically authorized by the General Manager or his designee.
ID is DD Form 1173 or 2765
U.S. Department of Defense Civilians and Family Members
Current and retired (APF and NAF) Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard (CG) civilian employees. DOD or CG ID card, Retired ID card, or current Leave and Earnings Statement with photo ID required for check-in.
H.R.5515 – John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Information: Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act 2018
Those Eligible:
- Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients
- Veterans who are former prisoners of war
- All Veterans with service-connected disabilities
- Individuals approved and designated as the Primary Family Caregivers of eligible Veterans under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Details:
Veterans are NOT eligible without Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). The VHIC must display the Veteran’s eligibility status (i.e., PURPLE HEART, FORMER POW, or SERVICE CONNECTED). Note: VHIC cards are issued to veterans enrolled in VA health care. Visit: https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhic/ for information regarding eligibility for the VHIC and the application process.
Primary Family Caregivers eligible solely under this act will receive a letter from the VA Office of Community Care that indicates they are the approved and designated Primary Family Caregiver of an eligible Veteran under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and are eligible for these privileges. Eligible caregivers will need to show an acceptable credential along with their eligibility letter.
See these posts for more information:
- Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
- Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act
Non-Retired Veterans
Non retired Veterans who do not fall into the category above may stay at Shades of Green in the months of January and September
ID is your DD-214.
See these posts for more information:
- Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
- Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- Shades of Green Stays for Non-Retired Veterans
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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
- Why Stay at Shades of Green?
- Shades of Green Rooms
- Shades of Green Room Rates
- Shades of Green Resort Activities and Amenities
- Disney Tickets at Shades of Green
- Magic Bands for Shades of Green Guests
- Shades of Green Fact Sheet and FAQ
Planning a Disney Trip? Want to get the best military discounts that are available? Feeling a little confused?
See Our Great Disney Discount and Planning Info:
- Disney Veteran & Military Discount Eligibility Guide
- The Military Family’s Walt Disney World Comprehensive Vacation Planning and Preparation Guide
- Military Disney Tips Disney Packing Checklist
- Disney Military Tickets – Your Start to Finish Guide
- Resorts/Hotel Overview Page
- Dining Overview Page
- Transportation Overview Page
- Shades of Green, WDW’s Military Only Resort
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I am a veteran, active duty 3 years, 77-80. I see that there is ability for me to stay at shades of green resort in the month of January or September. What identification is required to make reservations?
I am a season pass holder already.
Hi Douglas,
You need your DD-214.
I am a spouse of a 100 percent veteran can I stay at shades of green
Hi Vanessa,
If you have a spouse military dependent ID, absolutely.
If you do not, Shades of Green does not mention eligibility for veterans spouses. I’d call them just to be sure!
(888) 593-2242
hello
I am a 70% disabled veteran with a service connected disablity what all documents do i need to be able to stay there with my family of 4
Hi Eric,
Veterans must present a Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) indicating at least one of the three acceptable eligibility statuses (PURPLE HEART, FORMER POW, or SERVICE CONNECTED); or HEC form H623A indicating placement in VA health care priority group 8E paired with an acceptable credential like a REAL ID-compliant State driver’s license or a U.S. passport.
Note: VHICs are issued to veterans enrolled in VA health care. Visit: https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhic/ for information regarding eligibility for the VHIC and the application process.
Hi We we’re looking to surprise our 11-13 year old this end of Nov this year to Disney World!! We will be in Florida for a wedding! Our retired Military 22 years welcome at your resort ! Thank you
Hi Lisa,
Well… I don’t have a resort. This site is an informational site run by a military retiree.
But if you look just above in the content of this page under “Armed Forces Retirees and their Family Members” you will see that yes you are eligible.
hi guys are there any discounts for uk military veterans with the defence discount card and are we able to stay at this resort thanks ken
Hi Ken,
The only Disney discounts including stays at Shades of Green fo non-US military are for those stationed at US bases who are issued a US CAC like the one pictured (right bottom) on this page:
https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discount-id-guide/