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Dining Options at Shades of Green – Disney World’s Military Resort

By Steve 11 Comments

Dining Options at Shades of Green - Disney World's Military Resort

Shades of Green the military owned and operated resort on Walt Disney World property offers many dining options. Both those staying at Shades and those stopping by for a visit* (perhaps to buy Theme Park tickets or shop at the AAFES Store) are eligible to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants. Dining Options at […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Shades of Green Tour, Walt Disney World

Beat the Lines – Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants

By Steve 5 Comments

Beat the Lines - Mobile Order at Walt Disney World Counter Service Restaurants

Waiting in line for Walt Disney World Attractions is a Given. But waiting in line to eat doesn’t have to be! Note: During these times of social distancing and reduced restaurant capacity, almost every Walt Disney World Quick Service Restaurant that is open is using Mobile Order as the only or primary way of getting […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green’s Shifting Military Discounts

By Steve 7 Comments

Shades of Green Resort

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 2020) Room Rates Shades of Green […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages

Disney World Free Dining Versus the Disney Armed Forces Salute Discounts

By Steve 4 Comments

Top 11 Free or Low Cost Disney World Ideas

Walt Disney World has released their “Free Dining” Offer for 2020. I’m often asked if this is a better deal than the Disney Armed Forces Salute. Each year when Disney World announces their Free Dining Offer for the fall (this year summer too), readers will ask, “Is “Free Dining” better than using the Disney Armed Forces Salute […]

Filed Under: Disney Discounts Tagged With: Dining, Military Discount, Walt Disney World

Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2021

By Steve 4 Comments

Upgrade Your Disney Room For Free

Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food, snacks, or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to your Walt Disney World Resort. You can mail them from […]

Filed Under: Helpful, Planning Tagged With: Dining, Military Disney Tips, Walt Disney World

Disney Room Only Reservation Versus a Package What’s the Difference?

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Military Discounts for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Other Attractions

It’s very important to know the know the difference between Disney’s Room Only and Package Reservations! Flexibility is often very important to US Military Families and your selection affects your payment and cancellation schedules. What’s a Package? A Disney package is when you combine another option with your Disney Resort Reservation. The other option(s) could […]

Filed Under: Disney Resorts Tagged With: Dining, Military Discounted Rooms, military discounted tickets, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Savings in August Special 2020

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Disney Resorts at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Tested by Military Disney Tips

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in August Special for 2020. This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 21 – 25 August & 28 – 31 August 2020 21 – 23 August & 28 – 31 August 2020 – This […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Discounts Tagged With: Dining, Military Discounted Rooms, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Packages, Walt Disney World

On the Green Grill Review – Convenient to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool

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Chip n' Dale's Deli Review - Convenient to Shades of Green's Magnolia Pool

The On the Green Grill is a Disney operated Quick Service location that is located right next to Shades of Green’s Magnolia Pool. For many years Shades of Green ran this location through a sub-contractor. But several years ago operation switched back to Disney. The Grill is literally steps away from the pool, making it […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green Tour

Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review

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Shades of Green Resort Express Cafe Review

The Express Cafe is a great place to grab a quick breakfast while on the run to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. The Cafe  conveniently located right on the way to Shades of Green’s theme park bus loading area. You can grab a to-go breakfast right on your way! Note: no open food is allowed on […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

By Steve 2 Comments

Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery features, a la carte items plus all you can eat buffets, which include a great selection of international cuisine plus a fresh fruit, soup and salad bar. The breakfast buffet includes: Pastries, breads, eggs, omelets, […]

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Shades of Green Resort Mangino’s Steakhouse Review

By Steve 2 Comments

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Mangino’s Steakhouse is the single table service restaurant at at Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort. Mangino’s Steakhouse is located on the lower lobby level of Shades of Green’s main building. The former Italian restaurant is still decorated in country farmhouse style, with mixed sets of tables and chairs. There are several rooms […]

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Shades of Green Resort Evergreen’s Sports Bar Review

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Shades of Green Resort Evergreen's Sports Bar Review

Evergreen’s is a Sports Bar conveniently located next to the Mill Pond Pool at the Shades of Green Resort. It is a good option for some lighter fare while staying at Shades. They offer sandwiches, wraps and burgers, salads, pizza, wings, and nachos. As you enter you’ll first come to a large outer room with […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Dining, Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour

11 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan

By Steve 9 Comments

Military Discounts for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Other Attractions

We’ve only used the DDP once during over 40 trips to Walt Disney World since the Disney Dining Plan started in 2005! And that one time was just last year! We used it that time only for our research for MDT. Why you ask, would such a seasoned Disney family not use the dining plan […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining, Helpful Tagged With: Dining, Walt Disney World

Universal Studios Orlando City Walk Military Discounts

By Steve 5 Comments

Universal Orlando 2021 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages

Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, FL? While not quite as extensive as their local competition, there are a few restaurants that do offer nice military discounts. Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville offers a 10%military discount. Island Eats And Laidback Lyrics – Whether you arrive […]

Filed Under: Helpful, Universal Military Discounts Tagged With: City Walk, Dining, Universal Studios Florida

Rosies All American Cafe – Disney Hollywood Studios

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Rosie’s All American Cafe is a patriotic themed Quick Service Restaurant at Disney Hollywood Studios. Rosie’s All American Cafe harkens back to World War 2 and the extraordinary effort made towards victory on the home front. From the implication that Rosie the Riveter has branched out to become a restaurateur to the Victory Garden in […]

Filed Under: Disney Dining Tagged With: Dining, Hollywood Studios, Patriotic Disney, Walt Disney World

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