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Shades of Green Resort Walt Disney World Benefits

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Sponsoring Guests at Shades of Green

When Military families stay at Shades of Green Resort on Walt Disney World property, they are eligible for many of the same benefits that those staying at a Disney World owned resort are eligible for (but not all!). This list has both grown and shrunk over the years. So, let’s get right to the list… […]

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Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green

By Steve 8 Comments

Shades of Green's Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips

Military members who have never stayed at Shades of Green before often wonder what the military only resort at Walt Disney World is really like. The Shades of Green Resort is the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Here you will find very affordable military room rates for your Disney […]

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How do I get to Shades of Green?

By Steve 18 Comments

Shades of Green Bus Service

Here’s all the info that you’ll need if you are bound for Shades of Green, the U.S. Military owned and operated resort at Walt Disney World from Orlando International Airport! My family has lots of experience flying into Orlando International Airport. I was stationed in Ohio for many years and we flew into Orlando several […]

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Garden Gallery Buffet Breakfast at Shades of Green

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shades of green garden gallery buffet

On a recent trip to Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military only Resort, we dropped by the Garden Gallery for breakfast. The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery serves a traditional American style buffet breakfast every morning. You’ll be sure to […]

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Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review

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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. (Updated April 2022) – Note the Garden Gallery […]

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Shades of Green Fitness Center

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Shades of Green Fitness Center

The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available. Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any […]

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Shades of Green’s AAFES General Store

By Steve 13 Comments

Shades of Green AAFES General Store

Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort has an Armed Forces Exchange Service General Store on property. It’s a small convenience store that carries your typical convenience items plus has a small selection of Disney items as well as Orlando and Florida souvenirs. They carry typical sundry items such as: Soda, water, milk, and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Shades of Green Resort’s Standard Guest Rooms

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Shades of Green's Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips

Shades of Green is the Military Only Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green is located right on Walt Disney World Property, in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area very near Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Shades of Green is open to all U.S. Service Members current […]

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Shades of Green’s Poolside Rooms

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View from a Shades of Green Poolside Room

Shades of Green the military Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida has 2 different non-suite room types, the Standard Room and the Poolside Room. Shades of Green is located right on Walt Disney World Property, in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area very near Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, […]

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

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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 […]

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2023 Scooter Rentals at Shades of Green

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Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2020 at Walt Disney World

Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans who are staying at Shades of Green are able Rent Mobility Scooters (ECVs) for their vacation at Walt Disney World. You can make arrangements ahead of time and your scooter will be waiting for you when you check in at Shades of Green. These scooters, ECVs, and wheel chairs are […]

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The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

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

The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. Welcome to my post about the history of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World, a post so great that Shades of Green copied it and put […]

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Why Stay at Disney World’s Shades of Green?

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Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World

Shades of Green is the Walt Disney World Resort for Military Families! This military owned and operated resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center just like the ones that you may be familiar with overseas. Military families are able to stay right on Walt Disney World property for reasonable prices. Which leads me to my […]

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

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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 […]

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10 Best Things About Shades of Green in 2023

By Steve 24 Comments

Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s military only resort offers so many great benefits that it is hard to keep this list to just 10! The biggest which is a given and often goes unsaid is that Shades of Green is located right in the middle of the Magic, an Armed Forces Recreation Center right […]

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Pre-Purchase Disney Military Theme Park Tickets at Shades of Green

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Resources and Links for You

Disney’s Theme Park Reservation System requires linked tickets in order fo you to make reservations. (Updated August 2021) The Problem Theme Park Reservations You need a linked ticket in your My Disney Experience account in order to make your Theme Park Reservations. If you wait to purchase your tickets after arrival, you may miss out […]

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Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green

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Take the Shades of Green Shady Shuttle

Shades of Green Guests have several transportation options available to them to get to Walt Disney World’s theme parks. Shades of Green has its own fleet of Buses which transport Shades guests to Disney’s theme parks, water parks, and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Guests can also walk from Shades of Green to Disney’s Polynesian […]

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Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison

By Steve 22 Comments

Shades of Green Resort

Welcome to the second installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This is the second post on the differences between Shades of Green and the Disney World resorts, this series is offered in the hope it will help you with your Disney trip planning. Also please see the other 2 posts […]

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A Disney Mid-Day Break a Good Time To Use Shades of Green’s Laundry Rooms

By Steve 4 Comments

Shades of Green Guest Laundry

Central Florida can be very hot and muggy in the summer! Almost all Disney planners recommend a mid-day break from the theme parks to go back to the room and recharge your batteries. We always do this if we are at WDW in the summer! Some people hate to leave the parks once they are […]

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Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison

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Shades of Green at Walt Disney World

Welcome to the third installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This post wraps up my series intended to help you determine the differences between Shades and the Disney Resorts. I hope that you’ll find them helpful. Be sure to post comments and questions below. Also please see How does Shades of […]

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Shades of Green – Disney Value Resort Comparison

By Steve 34 Comments

Shades of Green at Walt Disney World

This is the first installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series Also please see How does Shades of Green compare to Disney in Price and the other 2 posts in the series: Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison Readers often send me questions […]

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Magic Bands and FastPass Plus for Shades of Green Guests

By Steve 28 Comments

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 […]

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The Essential Guide to Shades of Green

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The Essential Guide to Shades of Green

Planning a Disney World Vacation is challenging to say the least. With all you have to think about, you don’t want to have to worry that your accommodations won’t be what you expect. The Essential Guide to Shades of Green will show you everything you need to know about Shades of Green! The first time […]

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