{"id":17902,"date":"2026-03-01T06:32:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T10:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=17902"},"modified":"2026-04-12T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:00:00","slug":"shades-of-green-resort-pools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-pools\/","title":{"rendered":"Shades of Green Resort Pools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">1 March 2026<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-pools\/#comments\">1 Comment<\/a><\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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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-pools\/#The_Mill_Pond_Pool\" >The Mill Pond Pool<\/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-pools\/#The_Magnolia_Pool\" >The Magnolia Pool<\/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-pools\/#Shades_of_Greens_Pools_Ratings\" >Shades of Green\u2019s Pools Ratings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><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-pools\/#Shades_of_Green_Pools_%E2%80%94_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Shades of Green Pools \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_has_two_fantastic_outdoor_heated_pools\"><\/span>Shades of Green has two fantastic, outdoor heated pools!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Awesome-Pools.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Awesome-Pools.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Awesome-Pools-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Awesome-Pools-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Awesome-Pools-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>They are the Magnolia Pool and the Mill Pond Pool.<\/strong> <strong>Both pools are located adjacent to the Magnolia Wing of the Resort.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the day these pools are very lightly used, they are the perfect place to relax on the afternoon of your arrival day.<\/p>\n<p>The Mill Pond pool is formed in the shape of Mickey Mouse&#8217;s Head and Ears. This is the main pool for the resort.<\/p>\n<p>The Kids brand new splash area and slide are also be found here as well as the regular (dry) playset..<\/p>\n<p>Evergreens Sports Bar is located near this pool which makes it convenient to grab a refreshing drink or a snack to enjoy poolside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There is full time lifeguard staff at both Pools. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-greens-poolside-rooms\/\">Poolside Room<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mill_Pond_Pool\"><\/span>The Mill Pond Pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mill Pond Pool is a great place to get away from the heat in the theme parks!<\/p>\n<p>It features a water slide and kid&#8217;s splash area<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MIll-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort's Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MIll-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MIll-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MIll-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/MIll-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Mill Pond Pool is handicap accessible. Evergreens Sports Bar and Arcade is located behind the Millpond Pool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Splash-Area.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort's Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Splash-Area.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Splash-Area-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Splash-Area-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Splash-Area-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kid&#8217;s Splash Area!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Millpond-Poolside-Rooms-North.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort's Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Millpond-Poolside-Rooms-North.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Millpond-Poolside-Rooms-North-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Millpond-Poolside-Rooms-North-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kid&#8217;s Playground is also next to the Mill Pond Pool<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mill-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort's Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mill-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mill-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mill-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Mill-Pond-Pool-Shades-of-Green-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-resort-evergreens-sports-bar-review\/\">Evergreens Sports Bar<\/a> is located right next to the Mill Pond Pool! I&#8217;s extremely convenient to grab drinks and snacks to enjoy by the pool!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Magnolia_Pool\"><\/span>The Magnolia Pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Magnolia Pool has traditionally been the resort&#8217;s \u00a0Quiet Pool.<\/p>\n<p>The Magnolia pool is a zero entry pool located in a corner of the resort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This pool is usually less busy and typically has fewer kids if you&#8217;re looking for a quiet soak.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-Resort.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort Pools\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-Resort.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Magnolia-Pool-Shades-of-Green-Resort-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The resort&#8217;s hot tub is also located here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort Pools\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chip and Dale&#8217;s Deli is located close to the Magnolia Pool. It&#8217;s easy to grab drinks and snacks to bring to the pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of my best tips especially in the summer is to take a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/a-disney-mid-day-break-time-to-use-shades-of-greens-laundry-rooms\/\">mid-day break<\/a> from the theme parks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hit the parks early and get a lot done then head back to your room for a nap, dip in the pool, and a change of clothes. You&#8217;ll be rested, refreshed and ready to head back for the nightly parades and fireworks!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Greens_Pools_Ratings\"><\/span>Shades of Green\u2019s Pools Ratings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how MDT Readers rate the pools at Shades of Green\u00a0on a 1 to 5, scale in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/military-members-review-rate-shades-green\/\">Shades of Green Surveys.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will also see the following symbols after the numerical rating to indicate the most recent trend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rating Increased is\u00a0<strong>+<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rating Decreased is\u00a0<strong>&#8211;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>No Change is\u00a0<strong>=<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Size and Layout of the Magnolia Pool Area \u2013 4.58, -0.01<\/p>\n<p>Crowd Level of the Magnolia Pool Area \u2013 4.61, +0.01<\/p>\n<p>Cleanliness of the Magnolia Pool Area \u2013 4.67, -0.02<\/p>\n<p>Size and Layout of the Mill Pond (Mickey) Pool Area \u2013 4.61, =<\/p>\n<p>Crowd Level of the Mill Pond Pool Area \u2013 4.34, -0.03<\/p>\n<p>Cleanliness of the Mill Pond Pool Area \u2013 4.50, -0.01<\/p>\n<p><strong>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/military-members-review-rate-shades-green\/\">Full Survey Post<\/a> for all ratings plus guest comments in each category!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- ===== START: Shades of Green Pools \u2014 FAQ ===== --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Pools_%E2%80%94_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Shades of Green Pools \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How many pools does Shades of Green have, and where are they?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two heated outdoor pools\u2014the <strong>Mill Pond Pool<\/strong> (main pool) and the <strong>Magnolia Pool<\/strong> (traditionally the quiet pool). Both sit adjacent to the <strong>Magnolia Wing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a kids\u2019 area or slide?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. The <strong>Mill Pond Pool<\/strong> has a <strong>waterslide<\/strong>, a <strong>brand-new kids\u2019 splash area<\/strong>, and a nearby <strong>dry playground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a hot tub?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes\u2014the resort\u2019s <strong>hot tub<\/strong> is located at the <strong>Magnolia Pool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are lifeguards on duty?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. There is a <strong>full-time lifeguard staff<\/strong> at both pools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which pool is best for a quieter soak?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Magnolia Pool<\/strong> is traditionally the <strong>quiet pool<\/strong> and is usually less busy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are the pools accessible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Mill Pond Pool is handicap accessible<\/strong>. Check posted signage and ask lifeguards for current accessibility support at each pool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I get food and drinks by the pool?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. <strong>Evergreens Sports Bar<\/strong> is right by <strong>Mill Pond<\/strong>, and <strong>Chip n\u2019 Dale\u2019s Deli<\/strong> is close to <strong>Magnolia<\/strong>\u2014both convenient for snacks and beverages to enjoy poolside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are the pools busy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re described as <strong>very lightly used during the day<\/strong>, making them ideal for a relaxing arrival-day break. Survey results show strong crowd-level ratings for both pool areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are Poolside Rooms available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes\u2014<strong>Poolside Rooms<\/strong> face the pools and offer quick access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any strategy tips for summer heat?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hit the parks early<\/strong>, then take a <strong>mid-day break<\/strong> for a nap and a swim before returning for evening parades and fireworks.<\/p>\n\n<p><!-- ===== JSON-LD: FAQPage for Pools ===== --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many pools does Shades of Green have, and where are they?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Two heated outdoor pools\u2014the Mill Pond Pool (main pool) and the Magnolia Pool (traditionally the quiet pool). 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