{"id":17897,"date":"2023-07-21T16:06:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T20:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=17897"},"modified":"2026-06-05T08:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:40:28","slug":"shades-of-green-resort-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Shades of Green Eligibility (2026): Who Can Stay, When &#038; ID Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">21 July 2023<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a 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an Armed Forces Recreation Center.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Armed_Forces_and_their_Families\" >Armed Forces and their Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Other_Uniformed_Services\" >Other Uniformed Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Armed_Forces_Retirees_and_their_Family_Members\" >Armed Forces Retirees and their Family Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Others_Separated_from_the_Armed_Forces_and_their_Family_Members\" >Others Separated from the Armed Forces and their Family Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Former_andor_Surviving_Spouses_and_Family_Members\" >Former and\/or Surviving Spouses and Family Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Other_Supporters_of_the_Department_of_Defense\" >Other Supporters of the Department of Defense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#US_Department_of_Defense_Civilians_and_Family_Members\" >U.S. Department of Defense Civilians and Family Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#HR5515_%E2%80%93_John_S_McCain_National_Defense_Authorization_Act_for_Fiscal_Year_2019_Information_Disabled_Veterans_Equal_Access_Act_2018\" >H.R.5515 &#8211; John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Information: Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Non-Retired_Veterans\" >Non-Retired Veterans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-eligibility\/#Sponsoring_Guests_at_Shades_of_Green\" >Sponsoring Guests at Shades of Green<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Resort_at_Walt_Disney_World_is_an_Armed_Forces_Recreation_Center\"><\/span>Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World is an Armed Forces Recreation Center.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Grounds.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort Eligibility\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Grounds.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Grounds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Grounds-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Grounds-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You must be in one of the following categories and have the required Identification in order to stay there as a guest or visit as a day guest.<\/p>\n<p>Each category is listed below with the required ID.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armed_Forces_and_their_Families\"><\/span>Armed Forces and their Families<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Members on active duty, Reserve, and National Guard, Cadets and Midshipmen of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Academies.<br \/>\nID is Common Access Card<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Uniformed_Services\"><\/span>Other Uniformed Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps.<br \/>\nID is DD Form 2, PHS 1866-1 or 1866-3<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armed_Forces_Retirees_and_their_Family_Members\"><\/span>Armed Forces Retirees and their Family Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Retired from active duty, Reserves, and National Guard with or without pay (gray area)<br \/>\nID is DD Form 2, 1173 or 1173-1<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Others_Separated_from_the_Armed_Forces_and_their_Family_Members\"><\/span>Others Separated from the Armed Forces and their Family Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent Service-connected disability. ID is DD Form 1173 or DD Form 2765<br \/>\nInvoluntarily separated service members under the Transition Assistance Management Program ID is DD Form 2<\/p>\n<p>Personnel separated under the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and Special Separation Benefit (SSB) programs for two years after separation ID is DD Form 2<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Former_andor_Surviving_Spouses_and_Family_Members\"><\/span>Former and\/or Surviving Spouses and Family Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unremarried surviving spouses of personnel who died while on active duty or while in retired status ID is DD Form 1173 or 1173-1<\/p>\n<p>Un-remarried former spouses who were married to military members for at least 20 years while the military member was on active duty ID is DD Form 1173<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Supporters_of_the_Department_of_Defense\"><\/span>Other Supporters of the Department of Defense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Military personnel of foreign nations and their family members when assigned or attached to a U.S. military unit or installation or on U.S. Travel Orders.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. employees of firms under contract to Department of Defense working in the Pacific Region outside the U.S. on Department of Defense Government orders.<\/p>\n<p>Other personnel on official business with Department of Defense as may be specifically authorized by the General Manager or his designee.<\/p>\n<p>ID is DD Form 1173 or 2765<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Department_of_Defense_Civilians_and_Family_Members\"><\/span>U.S. Department of Defense Civilians and Family Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman,serif; font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #626161; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: large;\">Current Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard (CG) civilian employees. DOD or CG ID card, required for check-in.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #626161; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: large;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #626161; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: large;\">Retired (APF and NAF) Retired ID card, or SF50 along with photo ID required for check-in.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HR5515_%E2%80%93_John_S_McCain_National_Defense_Authorization_Act_for_Fiscal_Year_2019_Information_Disabled_Veterans_Equal_Access_Act_2018\"><\/span>H.R.5515 &#8211; John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Information: <strong>Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act 2018<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those Eligible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients<\/li>\n<li>Veterans who are former prisoners of war<\/li>\n<li>All Veterans with service-connected disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Individuals approved and designated as the Primary Family Caregivers of eligible Veterans under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veterans are NOT eligible without Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). The VHIC must display the Veteran\u2019s eligibility status (i.e., PURPLE HEART, FORMER POW, or SERVICE CONNECTED).\u00a0 Note:\u00a0 VHIC cards are issued to veterans enrolled in VA health care. Visit: https:\/\/www.va.gov\/healthbenefits\/vhic\/ for information regarding eligibility for the VHIC and the application process.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Family Caregivers eligible solely under this act will receive a letter from the VA Office of Community Care that indicates they are the approved and designated Primary Family Caregiver of an eligible Veteran under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and are eligible for these privileges. Eligible caregivers will need to show an acceptable credential along with their eligibility letter.<\/p>\n<p>See these posts for more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military\/\">Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide\/\">Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act\/\">Disney Discounts and the John McCain Defense Authorization Act<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Retired_Veterans\"><\/span>Non-Retired Veterans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non retired Veterans who do not fall into the category above may stay at Shades of Green in the months of January and September<\/p>\n<p>ID is your DD-214.<\/p>\n<p>See these posts for more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military\/\">Disney Military Discounts for Veterans Who Did Not Retire from the Military<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide\/\">Disney Veteran Discount and Disney Military Discount Eligibility Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-stays-for-non-retired-veterans\/\">Shades of Green Stays for Non-Retired Veterans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sponsoring_Guests_at_Shades_of_Green\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/sponsoring-guests-at-shades-of-green\/\">Sponsoring Guests at Shades of Green<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World is an Armed Forces Recreation Center. You must be in one of the following categories and have the required Identification in order to stay there as a guest or visit as a day guest. Each category is listed below with the required ID. 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