Planning a Disney World vacation is a big undertaking! One of the biggest decisions price wise that you’ll have to make during your Walt Disney World vacation planning will be where to stay. Should you stay at a Disney World Resort using the Disney Armed Forces Salute, or at Shades of Green the Military Owned and […]
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 […]
Magic Bands and FastPass Plus for Shades of Green Guests
Many readers ask me about the status of Walt Disney World’s Magic Bands and FastPass Plus at the Shades of Green Resort. They wonder: Does Shades of Green provide Magic Bands for free? How can I get a Magic Band? Can I link my Shades of Green reservation to my My Disney Experience account? Can […]
Shades of Green Discount Packages Review – Your Total Cost
Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort located on Walt Disney World property offers room discounts and room/meal discount packages. In this review we’ll take a look at recent changes to the combo packages. (Updated March 2020) A Little History In 2009 Disney began offering the current string of Disney Armed Forces Salutes. Special offers for the […]
Shades of Green January Savings Special 2021
Shades of Green has announced their January Savings Special for 2021! This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 4 – 6 & 11 – 13 January 2021 Rates Category 1 guests $121.00 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests $151.00 […]
Shades of Green’s Shifting Military Discounts
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 […]
Shades of Green’s Year-Round Packages – Are They A Good Deal?
Shades of Green’s Red, White, and Blue Salute Package or the Sunrise Package. Should you choose either? The Red, White, and Blue Package and Sunrise Package are year-round specials offered by Shades of Green that include meals at Shades of Green. Note the meals included in these packages are only available at Shades of Green in the Garden Gallery buffet, […]
Shades of Green Savings in November Special 2020
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in November 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: 14 – 21 & 29 – 30 November 2020 14 – 2o & 29 – 30 November 2020 Why did these […]
Shades of Green September Savings Special 2020
Shades of Green has announced their September Savings 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: 1 – 20 & 25 – 30 September 2020 1 – 13 & 27 – 30 September 2020 Why did these dates change? Rates […]
Shades of Green Savings in October Special 2020
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in October 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: 1 – 3 & 24 – 31 October 2020 1 – 3 & 24 October -2 November 2020 Why did these dates […]
Shades of Green Savings in August Special 2020
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 […]
Shades of Green Survivors’ Family Program
The Survivors’ Family Program extends to eligible Family members who have suffered a loss of an Active Duty sponsor regardless of the cause. The Survivors’ Family Discount Program provides a 50 percent discount from normal room rates by applicable rate category. The discount applies to additional occupants and up to three guest rooms. The Survivors’ […]
Shades of Green Savings in August Special 2019
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in August Special for 2019. This Special currently includes 2 free adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 11 – 31 August 2019 4 – 6, 10 – 12, 16 – 18, & 30 – 31 August 2019 1 […]
Shades of Green Exclusive Interview
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I stopped by Shades of Green, the military owned and operated resort on WDW property. I was able to have a chat with Deidra the Sales and Catering Manager for Shades. She was kind enough to field some questions for me. As you might imagine I had […]
Shades of Green’s Gazebo – The perfect Spot for a Wedding or Vow Renewal
Shades of Green offers Wedding and Vow Renewal packages that can be held a various places around the resort. The ideal location is the Gazebo at the rear of the resort. Here is a photo to check out. There are more pictures of the Gazebo on the main site. See here for more info on […]