{"id":22210,"date":"2021-10-14T15:36:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T19:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=22210"},"modified":"2024-08-28T07:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:44:08","slug":"shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World for Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">14 October 2021<\/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-for-veterans\/#comments\">1 Comment<\/a><\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida.<\/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-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Resort\" >Shades of Green Resort<\/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-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Veteran_Eligibility\" >Shades of Green Veteran Eligibility<\/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-for-veterans\/#Military_Room_Rates\" >Military Room Rates<\/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-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Guest_Categories\" >Shades of Green Guest Categories<\/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-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Guest_Rooms\" >Shades of Green Guest Rooms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Standard_Guest_Rooms\" >Shades of Green Standard Guest Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Pool_View_Guest_Rooms\" >Shades of Green Pool View Guest Rooms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Suites\" >Shades of Green Suites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-for-veterans\/#Amenities\" >Amenities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Military_Discounted_Tickets_for_Disney_and_Other_Local_Attractions\" >Military Discounted Tickets for Disney and Other Local Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Dining_Options\" >Shades of Green Dining Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Shades_of_Green_Transportation\" >Shades of Green Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#More_Information\" >More Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world-for-veterans\/#Disney_Benefits\" >Disney Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shades_of_Green_Resort_is_an_Armed_Forces_Recreation_Center_Resort_located_right_on_Walt_Disney_World_property_near_Orlando_Florida\"><\/span>The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>This is our special Shades of Green page just for Non-Retired Military Members, or in other words, Veterans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many Veterans are able to stay at Shades of Green for very affordable rates during their Walt Disney World vacation. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/veteran-discounts-for-disney-universal-and-other-theme-parks\/\">Eligibility Overview Page<\/a> to determine if you are eligible.<\/p>\n<p>Many veterans qualify to stay here year round and those who don&#8217;t have the specific eligibility can stay here in the months of January and September.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a current or retired military member, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/\">non-tailored Shades of Green Page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Sign.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Sign.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Sign-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Sign-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Sign-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Resort\"><\/span>Shades of Green Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Shades of Green you will find all of the amenities that you\u2019d expect at any very nice resort destination: a selection of restaurants, recreational options, self and valet parking, bellhop service, spa, fitness room, two pools, free Wi-Fi, and self-service laundry facilities, plus a military discounted ticket sales office and mini Exchange.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m often asked by people whether staying at Shades of Green will be like staying at billeting on base and nothing could be further from the truth! Shades of Green is a well-maintained first-class resort.<\/p>\n<p>The resort was originally built, owned, and operated by the Walt Disney World Company under various names. But since 1994 it has been an Armed Forces Recreation Center.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green is a wonderfully spacious hotel. It was closed for remodeling and expansion from 2002-2004 and has 586 of the largest standard resort rooms on Walt Disney World property, as well as eleven family suites which sleep from six to twelve. The resort has undergone several guest room refreshes since 2004.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green is a self-sustaining resort, no outside\/taxpayer funds are used in its operation or upkeep. Shades of Green is a DoD facility and as such has strict <a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-starts-100-id-check\/\">ID requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green is dedicated to serving the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services community, their families, other eligible Department of Defense employees, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/sponsoring-guests-at-shades-of-green\/\">guests that they sponsor<\/a> for magical vacations.<\/p>\n<p>At Shades of Green you will find all of the amenities that you\u2019d expect at any very nice resort destination: a selection of restaurants, recreational options, self and valet parking, bellhop service, spa, fitness room, two pools, free Wi-Fi, and self-service laundry facilities, plus a military discounted ticket sales office and mini Exchange.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m often asked by people whether staying at Shades of Green will be like staying at billeting on base and nothing could be further from the truth! Shades of Green is a well-maintained first-class resort. It has 586 of the largest standard resort rooms on Walt Disney World property, plus eleven family suites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/shades-of-green-disney-value-resort-comparison\/\">Shades of Green compared to a Disney Value Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/shades-of-green-disney-moderate-resort-comparison\/\">Shades of Green compared to a Disney Moderate Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/shades-of-green-disney-deluxe-resort-comparison\/\"><strong>Shades of Green compared to a Disney Deluxe Resort<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/military-members-review-rate-shades-green\/\"><strong>Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Veteran_Eligibility\"><\/span>Shades of Green Veteran Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not just anyone can stay at Shades of Green! Eligibility to stay at the resort is limited to the U.S. Military Community and their supporters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act\/\">Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018<\/a> (Year-Round)<\/li>\n<li>Honorably Discharged with DD-214 (January and September)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Room_Rates\"><\/span>Military Room Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find Shades of Green has very reasonable room rates compared with many Disney World Resorts and other hotels in the local area. Rates are based upon rank\/pay grade, with junior members paying much less.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-walt-disney-worlds-military-resort-room-rates\/\">Shades of Green&#8217;s current and next fiscal year rates<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shades of Green\u2019s rates are constant all year long, except for various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-discounts-specials-and-packages\/\">specials<\/a> which they run from time to time. The Disney resorts however have numerous price seasons throughout the year as well as having their prices fluctuate based on the day of the week (Friday and Saturday nights are more expensive). The price for a specific Disney resort room can vary anywhere from 1.4 to over 2 times the cheapest price for that room depending on the time of year.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green reservations may be made 365 days in advance of the desired date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/how-do-disney-world-resorts-compare-to-shades-of-green-in-price\/\"><strong>How Shades of Green&#8217;s prices compare to Disney&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Guest_Categories\"><\/span>Shades of Green Guest Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned Shades of Green prices their rooms based on your rank, pay grade, or status and they do this by placing you into a guest category. Identification verification is required upon check in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Guest Categories are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Category #1 &#8211; E-1 to E-6 and Cadets (E-1 thru E-6 and Cadet sponsored rooms will receive the rate that applies to Category #2.).<\/p>\n<p>Category #2 &#8211; E-7 thru E-9, O-1 thru O-3, WO-1 to CW-3, Widows, Medal of Honor Recipients, 100% Disabled Veterans and Category #1 sponsored guests, Category #2 sponsored guests.<\/p>\n<p>Category #3 &#8211; O-4 thru O-10, CW-4, CW-5, Active and Retired DoD Civilians, Category #3 sponsored guests,\u00a0Foreign Military assigned to a U.S. Military installation only, DoD Contractors assigned to a U.S. Military installation only.\u00a0Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients,\u00a0Veterans who are former prisoners of war,\u00a0All Veterans with service-connected disabilities,\u00a0Individuals approved and designated as the Primary Family Caregivers of eligible Veterans under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Note: Veterans pay the Category 3 rates)<\/strong><\/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 is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Guest_Rooms\"><\/span>Shades of Green Guest Rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shades of Green\u2019s Guest Rooms are fairly comparable to the Disney Deluxe Resorts such as the Polynesian. The views from most every room are beautiful. Views throughout the resort are unique and interesting. The lush tropical landscaping provides an incredible backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>Pets are not permitted. Shades of Green is a smoke-free resort.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Standard_Guest_Rooms\"><\/span>Shades of Green Standard Guest Rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At 480 Square feet, Shades of Green&#8217;s rooms are among the roomiest to be found on Walt Disney World Resort property. Guest amenities in Shades of Green&#8217;s oversized, standard guest rooms include two queen size beds and a single sleeper sofa. Each standard guest room features either a private balcony or patio, with two chairs and a table.<\/p>\n<p>All rooms include: a table and two chairs, refrigerator, in-room safe, free Wi-Fi, in-room movies\/video games, coffee maker, hair dryer, and an iron and ironing board.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Pool_View_Guest_Rooms\"><\/span>Shades of Green Pool View Guest Rooms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Poolside rooms are identical to the standard rooms in size and amenities. The only difference is that their rear sliding door opens towards a view of one of the two pools. You can walk directly from your room\u2019s patio to the pool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-4.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World for Veterans\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Magnolia-Pool-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Suites\"><\/span>Shades of Green Suites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green also offers eleven Family Suite combinations. Five of the family suites sleep up to six guests, five of the suites sleep up to eight guests and one sleeps up to 10.<\/p>\n<p>Because the number of Family Suites is very limited, these rooms are booked early. If you are interested in making a reservation for a Family Suite, I suggest you do so as soon as you confirm your vacation dates, ideally 1 year prior. All but one of the Suites are located in the Palm Wing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-resorts-standard-guest-rooms\/\">Shades of Green&#8217;s Standard Guest Rooms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-greens-poolside-rooms\/\">Shades of Green&#8217;s Pool View Rooms<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-suites\/\"><strong>Shades of Green&#8217;s Suites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amenities\"><\/span>Amenities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-resort-pools\/\">Shades of Green has two lovely heated pools<\/a>, one in the shape of Mickey Mouse&#8217;s head and ears!<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a kiddy Splash Area too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/a-disney-mid-day-break-time-to-use-shades-of-greens-laundry-rooms\/\">Laundry facilities<\/a> (open 0900-2300), credit card operated, detergent vending available<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-fitness-center\/\">Fitness Center<\/a> (open 24 hours a day)<\/p>\n<p>Two championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course<\/p>\n<p>Two lighted tennis courts<\/p>\n<p>There is also an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-greens-aafes-general-store\/\">AAFES General Store<\/a> for your sundry and Disney merchandise needs. <strong>A current military ID is required to purchase alcohol and tobacco.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green is a smoke free resort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Beautiful-Shades-of-Green-Resort-Rear.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Beautiful-Shades-of-Green-Resort-Rear.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Beautiful-Shades-of-Green-Resort-Rear-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Beautiful-Shades-of-Green-Resort-Rear-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Beautiful-Shades-of-Green-Resort-Rear-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Discounted_Tickets_for_Disney_and_Other_Local_Attractions\"><\/span>Military Discounted Tickets for Disney and Other Local Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Shades of Green\u2019s Ticket Sales Office you may purchase Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets as well as all other varieties of Disney World tickets, plus tickets for other local attractions like: Universal Studios Orlando, SeaWorld, and many other Orlando\/Central Florida area attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Prices at the Shades of Green Ticket Sales Office are comparable to those that you\u2019d find at your local Base MWR Ticket Office and no sales tax is charged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note Veterans may purchase tickets as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act\/\">Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018<\/a> &#8211; Purchase all tickets (except those that require a current military ID for use) at any time<\/li>\n<li>Honorably Discharged with DD-214 &#8211; Purchase all tickets (except those that require a current military ID for use only in January and September when a guest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>See: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-military-attraction-ticket-sales-office\/\">Attraction Ticket Sales Office<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-resort-manginos-steakhouse-review\/attachment\/manginos-open-kitchen\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16018\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Manginos-Open-Kitchen-800x588.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World for Veterans\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Manginos-Open-Kitchen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Manginos-Open-Kitchen-600x441.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Manginos-Open-Kitchen-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Manginos-Open-Kitchen-768x564.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Dining_Options\"><\/span>Shades of Green Dining Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shades of Green Dining<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You will find several different dining options at Shades of Green. They run the full spectrum of service, from the Java Caf\u00e9 counter in the lobby to Mangino\u2019s table service Steakhouse.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mangino&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/b> \u2013 Mangino\u2019s is located on the lower lobby level of Shades of Green. It is without a doubt the best dining option available at Shades of Green.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Garden Gallery<\/b> &#8211; Rotating themed buffets include a great selection of international cuisine and a fresh fruit, soup and salad bar. Themes include Mexican, Italian, Oriental, and American menus depending on the night. It is also located on the lower lobby level.<\/p>\n<p><b>Evergreens Sports Bar &amp; Grill<\/b> \u2013 Evergreens is located next to the Mill Pond Pool. Evergreens serves sandwiches, wraps and burgers, salads, pizza, wings, and nachos.<\/p>\n<p><b>Express Cafe<\/b> \u2013 The Express Caf\u00e9 features breakfast sandwiches, pastries, snacks, fresh coffee, tea and more. After breakfast they offer a selection of great sandwiches. The Express Caf\u00e9 is located next to the bus loading area.<\/p>\n<p><b>Java Cafe<\/b> &#8211; The Java Caf\u00e9 is located in the lobby. They serve fresh Starbucks coffee and assorted pastry items, a variety of flavors of handmade ice cream cones and Sundaes, and adult beverages (beer, wine, and spirits). Get your morning Joe and a pastry here before you head out to the parks! Open all day.<\/p>\n<p><b>Chip and Dale\u2019s Deli<\/b> \u2013 (formerly On the Greens Grill) is located near the Magnolia Pool. They serve quick and delicious grilled hot dogs, Italian sausage, hamburgers, sandwiches, quick snacks and cold drinks. Breakfast burritos are also available. Open 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Note prior to 2016 this location was operated by Shades of Green through a contractor. In 2016 reverted to operation by Disney, still under the On the Greens Grill name. In 2020 the name change occurred and the menu expanded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/dining-options-at-shades-of-green-disney-worlds-military-resort\/\">Shades of Green Dining Overview<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Garden-Gallery.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Garden-Gallery.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Garden-Gallery-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Garden-Gallery-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Garden-Gallery-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_Transportation\"><\/span>Shades of Green Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those staying at Shades of Green are <strong>NOT<\/strong> eligible for Disney&#8217;s Magical Express and must find their own way to Shades of Green from the Orlando Airport.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-transportation-options\/\">free bus transportation<\/a> to various locations on Disney World property. You can leave your car in their parking garage so you won&#8217;t have to drive to the theme parks!<\/p>\n<p>Airline Check-in is available.<\/p>\n<p>Parking at Shades of Green is $13.00 per day and Shades guests will pay $25.00 per day to park at Walt Disney World&#8217;s theme parks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-new-security-gate\/\">Shades of Green New Security Gate\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-Stop.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-Stop.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-Stop-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-Stop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-Stop-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information\"><\/span>More Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shades of Green often fills up to capacity, in the event this happens you can be placed on their waiting list!<\/p>\n<p>While Shades of Green has the most spacious rooms at Walt Disney World they are not themed in Disney fashion as are the Disney resorts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/split-stays-walt-disney-world-resorts-shades-green\/\">Split Stays at Walt Disney World Resorts and Shades of Green\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Mill-Pond-Poolside.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Mill-Pond-Poolside.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Mill-Pond-Poolside-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Mill-Pond-Poolside-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Mill-Pond-Poolside-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Benefits\"><\/span>Disney Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shades, while not a Disney hotel affords some of the same benefits such as Disney&#8217;s Resorts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Entry &amp; Extended Evening Hours<\/li>\n<li>Make Advance Dining Reservations for your entire trip 60 days prior to your check in day<\/li>\n<li>Package delivery to your room (Currently not offered due to health concerns)<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed Theme Park Entry (Currently not offered due to health concerns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shades of Green guests pay $25 per day to park at Disney theme parks and $17 per day to park at Shades of Green itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Shades of Green Resort can be the single most money saving benefit available for military members for their Walt Disney World vacation<\/strong>. We&#8217;ve enjoyed each stay at SoG and all of the cost cutting we&#8217;ve been able to do through them with overflow rates and discounted tickets through the years!<\/p>\n<p><!-- #BeginLibraryItem \"\/Library\/Ad-Network-1.lbi\" --><!-- #EndLibraryItem --><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p><strong>A Nice Shades of Green video<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T2iSVFsHqdk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"milit-4067843907\" class=\"milit-after-content milit-entity-placement\"><br>\r\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/4V6YWP2M2DNAU\">Send Steve a Tip<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. This is our special Shades of Green page just for Non-Retired Military Members, or in other words, Veterans. 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