Shades of Green has announced their Savings in January Special for 2022. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 17 – 20 & 24 – 31 January 2022 29 31 January 2022 As of 18 August 2021 this discount has been cancelled. Why did these dates change? […]
Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World Resumes Discounts for 2022
When Shades of Green reopened after their covid shutdown they stopped offering discounts. Upon reopening in Summer 2020 Shades of Green cancelled all discount offers that had been available before the closure. This included both their monthly short-term discounts and their always available long-term discounts. Just this month Shades of Green has announced 3 new […]
Shades of Green Guests Eligible for Disney World Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours
Starting 1 October 2021, Walt Disney World will begin offering Early Entry & Extended Evening Hours. Only those staying at Disney owned resorts and some third party ones like Shades of Green will be eligible for the new Early Entry benefit that replaces Morning Extra Magic Hours, which ended when Disney World closed for covid […]
Shades of Green Savings in April Special 2022
Shades of Green has announced their Savings in April Special for 2022. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 7 & 21 – 30 April 2022 23 – 24 & 29 – 30 April 2022 This Special Has Been Cancelled These dates have changed, see […]
Shades of Green February Savings Special 2022
Shades of Green has announced their February Savings Special for 2022. This Special is currently a room only discount. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 1 – 4 February 2022 1 – 6 & 11 – 12 February 2022 11 – 12 February 2022 This Discount Has Been Cancelled See Why Rates Category 1 […]
Catch the Shady Shuttle at Shades of Green
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 […]
Disney Military Discounts – A Confusing Topic For Disabled Veterans
There are lots of different Disney Discounts available for Disabled Vets. But trying to figure out which, if any apply to your situation can be not only confusing but sometimes impossible, if you don’t know where to look. I get lots of questions from my great readers via email. Many are from disabled veterans who […]
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 Re-Open at Walt Disney World
On our Return Trip to Walt Disney World we stopped by Shades of Green to check out what’s happening. Our recent trip was the end of August/beginning of September 2020. It was our first trip of the year (we had 2 cancelled trips in the spring) and first trip after all of the special measures […]
Shades of Green Cancels Discounts
All room discounts have been removed from Shades of Green’s website. Shades of Green re-opened after the lock-down closure on 12 August. Upon re-opening, all previously announced discounts were cancelled for August 2020 through January 2021. This includes: The various monthly discounts The Armed Forces Recreation Centers – Survivors’ Family Program The Red White and […]
News On Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Sales
Disney has announced the re-start of general public ticket sales starting today. Now there is news for the Military Community on when their tickets will again be available for purchase. Note: when posted, we had no news, but as the day has gone on we have received realtime updates. (UPDATED 13:30 est 9 Jul) – […]
Shades of Green Tentative Re-Opening Date Extended Again and Again
This morning Shades of Green, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World extended their projected re-opening date. UPDATE 5/19: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date again, from 1 June to 1 July 2020. UPDATE 6/26: Shades of Green has pushed back their reopening date yet again, from 1 July to 15 […]
When Will Disney’s Theme Parks Reopen?
That’s the big question on everyone’s mind! (Updated 12 June) UPDATE 3/26: Intel from Disney cast member channels is that Disney is looking at Mid May for reopening and will be cutting staff to 2008/2009 recession levels! UPDATE 3/27: Disney is only going to pay cast members through 18 April. UPDATE 3/29: Walt Disney World’s reservation system […]
Shades of Green’s Official 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Policy for Cancelled Trips
Shades of Green has shared their Official Policy regarding Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used due to the current situation. HOT NEWS – Disney Has Extended the Expiration Dates for the 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets. There is also Universal and SeaWorld info at the end… Shades of Green has not […]
Disney’s US Parks and Cruise Line Closed! Plus DoD Travel Ban!
Disney has announced that their US parks, Hotels, Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney are closed due to the current health concerns. (Updated 12 June, will continue to update as needed) Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are Closed Until Further Notice! Updates: 3/15 – Reservation fees change fees waived for check ins through […]
Shades of Green Discount Packages with Dining 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) Note (Jul 2021) No discount packages that include dining have been offered yet for 2022! A Little History In […]
Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military
Hi there and welcome to the world of Disney Veteran Discount Tickets and Disney Veteran Discounted Rooms. In this post we’ll be covering just who is eligible and what is available for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Vacations for non-retired US Military Veterans. Note: For the purpose if this post, Veteran indicates someone who has […]
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 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 Stays for Non-Retired Veterans
Non-Retired Veterans are eligible to stay at Shades of Green Resort on Disney Property Are you one of the many who served your country in the US Military but did not retire? With their “Salute to Our Veterans” Program, Shades of Green accepts reservations from non-retired US military veterans for stays in January and September. […]
The 2020 Edition of Walt Disney World for Military Families is Available!
Hi there, I’m so excited to be able to announce that the 2020 version of Walt Disney World for Military Families has been released. I have to wait each year for the new Disney Armed Forces Salute information to come out in order to be able to finish it up. Walt Disney World for Military […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]