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Your 2021 Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security – Plus Some Tips

By Steve 8 Comments

Your Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security - Plus Some Tips

Disney’s theme parks have had Bag Checks as far back as I can remember (perhaps for the last 20 years). But since late 2015 metal detectors have been added to the security lineup. On 17 December 2015, literally overnight, America’s theme parks all began using some form of metal detectors. This includes Disneyland, Walt Disney […]

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Disneyland, Security, Transportation, Walt Disney World

Your 2021 Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation

By Steve 10 Comments

Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around at Walt Disney World. Here’s our detailed guide. Disney World makes it so easy to get around for their guests that you don’t need to worry about having a car. Disney even provides free round trip transportation for those flying into Orlando International Airport. (Updated […]

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

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

By Steve 4 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Disney Military Discounts Tagged With: Shades of Green, Shades of Green Tour, Transportation

Our Return to Walt Disney World

By Steve 17 Comments

We did it! We just spent 2 weeks at Walt Disney World and experienced all of the post-closure changes in person. In this post we’ll share it all with you. We’ll share our experiences, the good and the bad, our thoughts on the whole can of worms plus some tips. UPDATE 3 Dec – Disney […]

Filed Under: Special Times, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Food and Wine Festival, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Special Events, Transportation, Walt Disney World

How do I get to Shades of Green?

By Steve 16 Comments

Shades of Green Bus Service

If you are bound for Shades of Green from Orlando International Airport, you are on your own! Walt Disney World has its Magical Express airport transportation for guests staying at Disney owned resorts. But Shades of Green guests are on their own for transportation from Orlando International Airport to the Military Resort on Walt Disney World […]

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Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Service

By Steve 2 Comments

Here is our post on using Disney World’s Minnie Van Service to get around WDW as well to and from Orlando International Airport. (Updated August  2020) Note: At this time Minnie Van Service has been suspended. It is not known if this service will return or not. What’s a Minnie Van? Minnie Vans are a […]

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

The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office

By Steve 3 Comments

Orlando Florida Tickets and Travel Office

Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions. Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando! Orlando used to be the home to two military bases, McCoy Air Force Base and Naval Training Center Orlando.

Filed Under: Military Discounts Tagged With: Orlando Florida, Orlando International Airport, Transportation, Walt Disney World

Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2020

By Steve 5 Comments

Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military

For the third time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. Shades of Green has raised parking rates for the second time in 2019! Parking Fee History at Shades of Green During its first decade of operation, Shades of […]

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

Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World

By Steve 2 Comments

Your Guide to Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans at Walt Disney World

Using Uber, Lyft, and Minnie Vans can be a great option for getting around Walt Disney World! We use these Ride-Hire Services in certain circumstances during our Walt Disney World vacations. They are a great addition to the other Transportation Options that are available for free. Let’s get right into it, first with the basics, […]

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

Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

By Steve 10 Comments

Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

Trying to figure how to get around Walt Disney World can be a challenge, especially when using Shades of Green’s limited bus line. This page is intended to be your guide and hopefully make your travels around Walt Disney World easier. Getting to the various Disney World theme parks and entertainment venues from Shades of […]

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The Alamo Car Rental Location at Shades of Green Resort

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The Alamo Car Rental Location at Shades of Green Resort

Alamo Car Rental has a small rental counter at Shades of Green Resort, the Military Only Resort at Walt Disney World. The Alamo Car Rental counter is conveniently located just off of the Shades of Green lobby to the left of the front desk, half-way between the lobby and the AAFES General Store. Military Discounts […]

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

Your Guide To Disneyland Parking 2020

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Disneyland Theme Park Parking Explained

Disneyland Resort provides three official parking options for guests: the Toy Story Parking Area, the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and the new Pixar Pals Parking Structure. (Updated June 2019) Though these three parking areas are the official lots designated for guest use, Disneyland may open Cast Member lots such as the Pumbaa Parking Area (across […]

Filed Under: Disneyland Tagged With: Disneyland, Parking, Transportation

Increased Parking Fees at Disney World Resorts for 2020

By Steve 9 Comments

Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests

Along with releasing 2020 general public resort prices today, Disney also increased the cost to park at the Walt Disney World Resorts. 18 June 2019 – The change is effective for all reservations made starting today. Reservations booked prior will still be at the old rates. For reservations made before 18 June 2019 for arrivals […]

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

Shades of Green Increases Parking Rates for 2019 Adds Hourly Rate for Non Guests

By Steve 12 Comments

Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military

January 2019 – This month for the second time in 2 years Shades of Green has raised its Parking Garage Rates for guests staying at the resort on Walt Disney World property. New this time around is the introduction of a scheme charging those who are not staying at the resort who are just visiting […]

Filed Under: Shades of Green Tagged With: Shades of Green, Transportation

Your Guide to Orlando International Airport

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Disneyland for Military Families

If you are flying to your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll be transiting Orlando International Airport. Here is our guide to navigating the airport as smoothly as possible plus an overview of all that the airport has to offer. Note: there is an airport that calls itself “Orlando” Sanford International Airport. It is not in […]

Filed Under: Helpful, Transportation Tagged With: Transportation, Travel, Walt Disney World

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