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Shades of Green Resort Eligibility

Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World is an Armed Forces Recreation Center.

Shades of Green Resort Eligibility

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:

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:

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Comments

  1. Douglas Chirdon says

    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.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      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

      Reply

  3. Eric Schierer says

    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

    Reply

    • Steve says

      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.

      Reply

  4. Lisa says

    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

    Reply

    • Steve says

      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.

      Reply

  5. ken walters says

    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

    Reply

  6. Marie says

    Good evening. My husband is 100% disabled but before he left the military, deers gave him a New Generation USID that says “Transitional Health Care Member”. Can he use that ID to stay at the resort in October? We have the same question for the validation of the discounted tickets at the parks with the same ID but I do not know if you are able to answer it. Thanks in advance.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Marie,

      Shades of Green states: “NEXT GENERATION UNIFORMED SERVICES ID CARD – The Department of Defense is transitioning to a more secure next generation USID card. Shades of Green accepts this new card.”

      Just to be sure there will be no issues, I’d call then and tell them what the card says to make sure they are good with it.

      Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort Main Phone (407) 824-3400

      Reply

  7. Tiffanie says

    Hello! I have been studying all this information, but still don’t fully understand. My husband is 100% disabled permanent and total. Our IDs only say 100% Disabled Veteran, but nothing about permanent and total. He has a letter that states it though. Are we eligible for the Disney Military Salute Ticket? Thank you so much.

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Tiffanie,

      You have the new style ID’s I believe, as they no longer say this.

      You are definitely eligible. I recommend contacting Shades of Green’s Ticket Office to see what they accept:

      Main Address: Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort, 1950 West Magnolia Palm Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Fl 32830

      (407) 824-1403 or their online form: https://shadesofgreenresort.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

      Reply

  8. Debbie says

    I know this is a bit awkward but, My husband is a veteran with a dd-214 and retired DOD. If he passes away before I do and I am getting his retirement will I still be able to stay at the SOG
    in the future with our kids?

    Reply

    • Steve says

      Hi Debbie,

      So, once the member passes what is required is a military spouse ID.

      The DD-214 program for non-retirees is for the member, not the spouse, so that is out.

      And the DoD Civ program is also just for the employee and not the spouse. (And in fact, just this month the DoD did away with retired Dod Civ IDs and we have to turn them in… Which is pissing me off!)

      So unfortunately, you would not be eligible, if he passes. To the best of my knowledge.

      Reply

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