{"id":40371,"date":"2026-03-21T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=40371"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:11:33","slug":"how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Disney World on Military Blockout Dates Using Shades of Green"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_still_save_at_Walt_Disney_World_during_military_blockout_dates%E2%80%94you_just_need_a_different_strategy\"><\/span>You can still save at Walt Disney World during military blockout dates\u2014you just need a different strategy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many military families, Spring Break and Thanksgiving are the only times that work for a Walt Disney World trip. Unfortunately, those are also the times when Disney\u2019s best military deals are often blocked out. That includes not only Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets, but also Disney\u2019s military room discounts at select resorts.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#You_can_still_save_at_Walt_Disney_World_during_military_blockout_dates%E2%80%94you_just_need_a_different_strategy\" >You can still save at Walt Disney World during military blockout dates\u2014you just need a different strategy.<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#What_Military_Blockout_Dates_Actually_Affect\" >What Military Blockout Dates Actually Affect<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#The_Strategy_Shades_of_Green_Regular_Military_Tickets\" >The Strategy: Shades of Green + Regular Military Tickets<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Why_Shades_of_Green_Works_So_Well_During_Blockouts\" >Why Shades of Green Works So Well During Blockouts<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Rooms_and_Pricing\" >Rooms and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Parking_Costs_Important_for_Budgeting\" >Parking Costs (Important for Budgeting)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Dining_at_Shades_of_Green_Where_You_Can_Save_the_Most\" >Dining at Shades of Green (Where You Can Save the Most)<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Ticket_Strategy_During_Blockout_Dates\" >Ticket Strategy During Blockout Dates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#You_Must_Choose_a_Start_Date\" >You Must Choose a Start Date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Additional_Savings_Opportunities\" >Additional Savings Opportunities<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#A_Sample_Blackout_Week_Plan\" >A Sample Blackout Week Plan<\/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\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Can_you_stay_at_Shades_of_Green_during_military_blockout_dates\" >Can you stay at Shades of Green during military blockout dates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Are_Disney_military_room_discounts_also_blocked_out\" >Are Disney military room discounts also blocked out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Can_you_still_get_military_discounted_tickets_during_blockouts\" >Can you still get military discounted tickets during blockouts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#Do_you_have_to_choose_a_start_date\" >Do you have to choose a start date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#How_much_is_parking_at_Shades_of_Green\" >How much is parking at Shades of Green?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#How_much_is_Disney_World_theme_park_parking\" >How much is Disney World theme park parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#How_can_you_save_on_food_during_blackout_dates\" >How can you save on food during blackout dates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-to-do-disney-world-on-military-blockout-dates-using-shades-of-green\/#How_To_Save_Money_on_Disney_Military_Blockout_Dates\" >How To Save Money on Disney Military Blockout Dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_20428\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20428\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Resort\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Shades-of-Green-Covid-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-20428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shades of Green at Walt Disney World<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It can feel like the whole trip is off the table\u2014but it\u2019s not. You just need to shift your approach. By staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/\">Shades of Green<\/a>, using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-tickets\/\">regular military discounted tickets<\/a>, and making a few smart planning decisions, you can still have an affordable Disney trip during blackout dates.<\/p>\n<p>If you want help planning a trip around these tougher travel windows, I recommend my Disney affiliate specialists here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-mouse-experts-military-disney-vacation-specialists\/\">The Mouse Experts Military Disney Vacation Specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Military_Blockout_Dates_Actually_Affect\"><\/span>What Military Blockout Dates Actually Affect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people focus on ticket blockouts\u2014but there are really two issues happening at the same time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets are blocked out<\/strong> during peak periods like Spring Break and Thanksgiving week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disney military room discounts are also blocked out<\/strong> during many of those same dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That means you can lose both your biggest ticket savings and your biggest hotel savings at the same time. That\u2019s why a different strategy is needed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-armed-forces-salute-blockout-dates\/\">Current Blockout Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Strategy_Shades_of_Green_Regular_Military_Tickets\"><\/span>The Strategy: Shades of Green + Regular Military Tickets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17895\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17895\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office.jpeg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Military Discounted Tickets for Other Orlando Area Attractions\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Ticket-Office-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shades of Green Attraction Ticket Office<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Instead of trying to force the Salute program to work during blackout dates, the better approach is to use what is still available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay at Shades of Green<\/li>\n<li>Use regular military discounted date-based tickets<\/li>\n<li>Save money on food, transportation, and extras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When combined, these can still make a peak-season trip surprisingly affordable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/\">Shades of Green Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/what-is-shades-of-green-at-disney-world-and-who-can-stay-there\/\">What is Shades of Green, and who can stay there?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Shades_of_Green_Works_So_Well_During_Blockouts\"><\/span>Why Shades of Green Works So Well During Blockouts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17977\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Bedroom.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17977\" class=\"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\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shades of Green Guest Room<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooms_and_Pricing\"><\/span>Rooms and Pricing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green is one of the most stable and predictable lodging options at Walt Disney World. Rates are based on rank, are tax-exempt, and only change once per year on October 1. Unlike Disney resorts, they do not surge during peak seasons.<\/p>\n<p>That makes Shades especially valuable during blackout periods when Disney room prices are at their highest.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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 Room Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/how-do-disney-world-resorts-compare-to-shades-of-green-in-price\/\">How does Shades of Green compare in price to Disney?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span>Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Resort-Bus-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green provides bus transportation to all four theme parks and Disney Springs. Once you arrive, you can connect to Disney transportation systems like buses, monorails, boats, and the Skyliner.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that the walkway to Disney\u2019s Polynesian Village Resort is permanently closed, so you\u2019ll rely on buses, driving, or rideshare instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_Costs_Important_for_Budgeting\"><\/span>Parking Costs (Important for Budgeting)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you bring a car, here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shades of Green (hotel guests):<\/strong> $17 per day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walt Disney World theme parks:<\/strong> $35 per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because Shades is not a Disney-owned resort, theme park parking is not included. If you drive to the parks, you\u2019ll pay Disney\u2019s standard parking fee each day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategy Tip:<\/strong> Using Shades buses instead of driving can save you $30 per day in parking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/airport-transportation-to-walt-disney-world-shades-of-green\/\">Getting to Shades of Green from the Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/shades-of-green-transportation-options\/\">Shades of Green Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-green-transit-navigator-best-routes-to-every-park-resort-disney-springs\/\">Shades of Green Transit Navigator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_at_Shades_of_Green_Where_You_Can_Save_the_Most\"><\/span>Dining at Shades of Green (Where You Can Save the Most)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18059\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18059\" class=\"wp-image-18059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Shades-of-Green-Dining-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mangino&#8217;s Restaurant at Shades of Green<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Food is one of the easiest places to control your budget during a peak-season trip.<\/p>\n<p>At Shades of Green, dining prices are generally lower than inside the parks. But the biggest savings often come from combining Shades dining with smart in-room planning.<\/p>\n<p>Use the on-site AAFES store to stock your room with breakfast items like cereal, pastries, fruit, yogurt, or breakfast bars. Eating breakfast in your room each morning can save a significant amount over the course of your trip.<\/p>\n<p>You can also buy drinks, snacks, and other items tax-free at AAFES and bring them into the parks, avoiding high in-park prices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat breakfast in your room using AAFES purchases, the Garden Gallery buffet, or the Express Cafe<\/li>\n<li>Use Shades dining for some meals<\/li>\n<li>Limit in-park meals to one per day or snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using these tips can help you economize on your dining spend!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/dining-options-at-shades-of-green-disney-worlds-military-resort\/\">Dining at Shades of Green<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ticket_Strategy_During_Blockout_Dates\"><\/span>Ticket Strategy During Blockout Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Disney-Hollywood-Studios-Ticket-Booth-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If Salute tickets are blocked out, your best option is to use <strong>regular military-discounted\u00a0Walt Disney World tickets<\/strong>. Disney calls these Military Theme Park Tickets.<\/p>\n<p>These are date-based tickets and are discounted from standard Disney pricing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1\u20132 Day Tickets:<\/strong> About 10% off<\/li>\n<li><strong>3\u201310 Day Tickets:<\/strong> About 20% off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Must_Choose_a_Start_Date\"><\/span>You Must Choose a Start Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is critical. When purchasing these tickets, you must select a <strong>ticket start date<\/strong>. Your ticket validity window is based on that date.<\/p>\n<p>That means you should plan your trip first, then buy tickets. Picking the right start date can impact both pricing and how your park days are structured.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-military-theme-park-tickets\/\">Walt Disney World Military Theme Park Tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Savings_Opportunities\"><\/span>Additional Savings Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even beyond tickets and hotels, there are more ways to save:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/disney-springs-military-discounts-at-walt-disney-world\/\">Military discounts at Disney Springs restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Other on-property Military Dining Discounts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-15-military-discount-at-epcot\/\">Space 220<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-boardwalk\/boardwalk-cake-bake-shop-military-discount-15-off-plus-what-to-expect\/\">The Cake Bake Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Off-property restaurants offering 10\u201320% discounts<\/li>\n<li>Fewer park days with more resort or Disney Springs time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Sample_Blackout_Week_Plan\"><\/span>A Sample Blackout Week Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A balanced trip during a busy week might look like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Day 1: Arrival + Disney Springs<\/li>\n<li>Day 2: Park Day<\/li>\n<li>Day 3: Pool + Shades dining<\/li>\n<li>Day 4: Park Day<\/li>\n<li>Day 5: Resort hopping<\/li>\n<li>Day 6: Park Day<\/li>\n<li>Day 7: Departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This approach reduces ticket costs while still delivering a full Disney experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span>Wrap-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Theme Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Epcot-Entrance-Flag-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Military blockout dates can feel like a major roadblock, especially when they affect both tickets and Disney resort discounts. But they don\u2019t have to stop your trip.<\/p>\n<p>By combining Shades of Green, regular military discounted tickets, and smart planning, you can still visit Walt Disney World\u2014even during the busiest times of year\u2014without paying full price across the board.<\/p>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_stay_at_Shades_of_Green_during_military_blockout_dates\"><\/span>Can you stay at Shades of Green during military blockout dates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Shades of Green is not tied to Disney\u2019s Salute ticket blockouts or Disney military room discounts, making it a strong option during those periods.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Disney_military_room_discounts_also_blocked_out\"><\/span>Are Disney military room discounts also blocked out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Disney military room discounts at Disney Resort hotels typically have excluded dates during peak travel periods.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_still_get_military_discounted_tickets_during_blockouts\"><\/span>Can you still get military discounted tickets during blockouts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Regular military discounted date-based tickets are usually still available even when Salute tickets are blocked out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_choose_a_start_date\"><\/span>Do you have to choose a start date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. These tickets require you to select a start date, and your usage window is based on that date.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_parking_at_Shades_of_Green\"><\/span>How much is parking at Shades of Green?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Parking for Shades of Green hotel guests is $17 per day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_Disney_World_theme_park_parking\"><\/span>How much is Disney World theme park parking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Standard parking at Walt Disney World theme parks is currently $30 per day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_save_on_food_during_blackout_dates\"><\/span>How can you save on food during blackout dates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can save by eating breakfast in your room using AAFES purchases, eating some meals at Shades of Green, and limiting in-park dining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Save_Money_on_Disney_Military_Blockout_Dates\"><\/span>How To Save Money on Disney Military Blockout Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Check if your dates fall within Salute and Disney room discount blockouts<\/li>\n<li>Book a stay at Shades of Green<\/li>\n<li>Purchase regular military discounted date-based tickets<\/li>\n<li>Select your ticket start date carefully<\/li>\n<li>Use Shades transportation to reduce parking costs<\/li>\n<li>Stock your room using the AAFES store<\/li>\n<li>Eat breakfast in your room and limit in-park meals<\/li>\n<li>Plan a mix of park and non-park days<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can you stay at Shades of Green during military blockout dates?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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