{"id":40723,"date":"2026-06-26T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=40723"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:21:38","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Disney Resort (Without Overthinking It)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_Disney_resort_doesnt_have_to_feel_overwhelming\"><\/span>Choosing a Disney resort doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing where to stay at Walt Disney World is one of the biggest decisions you\u2019ll make for your trip.<\/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 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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Choosing_a_Disney_resort_doesnt_have_to_feel_overwhelming\" >Choosing a Disney resort doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming.<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Start_With_This_Theres_No_%E2%80%9CBest%E2%80%9D_Resort\" >Start With This: There\u2019s No \u201cBest\u201d 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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#The_4_Main_Options_Simplified\" >The 4 Main Options (Simplified)<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Value_Resorts_Lowest_Cost_Simplest_Stay\" >Value Resorts: Lowest Cost, Simplest Stay<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Moderate_Resorts_More_Space_More_Balance\" >Moderate Resorts: More Space, More Balance<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Deluxe_Resorts_Best_Location_and_Convenience\" >Deluxe Resorts: Best Location and Convenience<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Shades_of_Green_A_Unique_Military_Option\" >Shades of Green: A Unique Military Option<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#What_Actually_Matters_Most_Focus_on_These\" >What Actually Matters Most (Focus on These)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#1_Budget\" >1. Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#2_Transportation_and_Location\" >2. Transportation and Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#3_How_Much_Time_Youll_Spend_at_the_Resort\" >3. How Much Time You\u2019ll Spend at the Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#4_Space_and_Comfort\" >4. Space and Comfort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#Dont_Try_to_Compare_Everything\" >Don\u2019t Try to Compare Everything<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#A_Simple_Way_to_Decide\" >A Simple Way to Decide<\/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\/disney-tips\/how-to-choose-the-right-disney-resort-without-overthinking-it\/#What_to_Do_Next\" >What to Do Next<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>And it\u2019s also one of the easiest to overthink.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Split Stays\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-AllStar-Resort-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are dozens of resorts, multiple categories, different price levels, and for military families\u2014an additional option with Shades of Green.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a lot.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the good news:<\/p>\n<p><strong>You don\u2019t need to analyze every resort to make a great decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You just need to understand a few key tradeoffs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_This_Theres_No_%E2%80%9CBest%E2%80%9D_Resort\"><\/span>Start With This: There\u2019s No \u201cBest\u201d Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the mindset shift that makes everything easier.<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t one \u201cbest\u201d Disney resort.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s only:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What fits your budget<\/li>\n<li>What fits your travel style<\/li>\n<li>What makes your trip easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you focus on those three things, the options narrow down quickly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_4_Main_Options_Simplified\"><\/span>The 4 Main Options (Simplified)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of thinking about dozens of individual hotels, it helps to group them into four main choices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Value Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Moderate Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Deluxe Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Shades of Green (for eligible military families)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each one offers a different balance of cost, space, location, and convenience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Resorts_Lowest_Cost_Simplest_Stay\"><\/span>Value Resorts: Lowest Cost, Simplest Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_18715\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18715\" class=\"wp-image-18715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World General Public Room Discounts\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Pop-Century-Resort-Rooms-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DIsney&#8217;s Pop Century Resort<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Value Resorts are Disney\u2019s most budget-friendly option.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re designed to give you access to Disney property at the lowest price point.<\/p>\n<p>What that usually means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smaller rooms<\/li>\n<li>Larger, more spread-out resorts<\/li>\n<li>Bus-only transportation<\/li>\n<li>Big, bold Disney theming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-Murphy-Bed-and-Queen-2021-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are a great fit if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re trying to keep costs down<\/li>\n<li>You plan to spend most of your time in the parks<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t need a lot of space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where they can be challenging:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More walking within the resort<\/li>\n<li>Longer transportation times<\/li>\n<li>Less relaxing for downtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-value-resorts-overview\/\">Disney World&#8217;s Value Resorts<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moderate_Resorts_More_Space_More_Balance\"><\/span>Moderate Resorts: More Space, More Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_21625\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21625\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort.jpg\" alt=\"Why are Pop Century Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort Not Part of 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Resort-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Disney&#8217;s Port Orleans &#8211; French Quarrter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Moderate Resorts sit right in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>They offer a step up in comfort and atmosphere without jumping to deluxe pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Typical features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larger rooms than value resorts<\/li>\n<li>More detailed theming<\/li>\n<li>Better dining options<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes improved transportation options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disney\u2019s Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-French-Quarter-Room-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are a great fit if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want a more relaxing resort feel<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re planning some downtime at the hotel<\/li>\n<li>You want a balance of cost and comfort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tradeoffs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher price than value resorts<\/li>\n<li>Still not as convenient as deluxe locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-moderate-resorts-overview\/\">Disney World&#8217;s Moderate Resorts<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deluxe_Resorts_Best_Location_and_Convenience\"><\/span>Deluxe Resorts: Best Location and Convenience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_21629\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21629\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World General Public Room Discounts\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disneys-Stormalong-Bay-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-21629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stormalong Bay at Disney&#8217;s Beach and Yacht Club Resorts<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Deluxe Resorts are Disney\u2019s top-tier hotels.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest advantage here isn\u2019t just luxury\u2014it\u2019s location.<\/p>\n<p>Many deluxe resorts are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Within walking distance of a park<\/li>\n<li>On the monorail or Skyliner<\/li>\n<li>Close enough to take mid-day breaks easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds.jpg\" alt=\"Disney\u2019s Yacht Club Resort\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Disney-Yacht-Club-Beds-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are a great fit if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want the easiest transportation<\/li>\n<li>You plan to go back and forth to your room<\/li>\n<li>You want the most convenient overall experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tradeoffs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significantly higher cost<\/li>\n<li>Not always necessary for every trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-deluxe-resorts-overview\/\">Disney World&#8217;s Deluxe Resorts<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shades_of_Green_A_Unique_Military_Option\"><\/span>Shades of Green: A Unique Military Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24231\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24231\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Shades-of-Green-Palm-Fireworks-Direction-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shades of Green at Walt Disney World<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For eligible military families, Shades of Green is a completely different kind of option.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s located on Disney property, but it\u2019s not a Disney-owned resort.<\/p>\n<p>What makes it stand out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Much lower cost compared to Disney deluxe resorts<\/li>\n<li>Larger rooms, often sleeping up to 5 comfortably<\/li>\n<li>A quieter, more traditional resort feel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<p>Where it shines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Families who want more space<\/li>\n<li>Trips focused on value<\/li>\n<li>Longer stays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where it\u2019s different:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation works differently than Disney resorts<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s not as fully integrated into the Disney system<\/li>\n<li>It doesn\u2019t have the same immersive Disney theming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering it, it\u2019s worth understanding both the advantages and the tradeoffs.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to decide between Shades of Green and a Disney resort, these will help:<\/p>\n<ul>\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<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world\/\">Shades of Green Resort Overview<\/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\/\">Shades of Green vs Disney Resorts In Price<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/when-not-to-stay-at-shades-of-green-5-situations-to-consider\/\">When NOT to Stay at Shades of Green<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/getting-around-walt-disney-world-for-shades-of-green-guests\/\">Getting Around Walt Disney World for Shades of Green Guests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Actually_Matters_Most_Focus_on_These\"><\/span>What Actually Matters Most (Focus on These)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of comparing every resort, focus on these four things:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Budget\"><\/span>1. Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the biggest driver.<\/p>\n<p>Decide what you\u2019re comfortable spending first\u2014then look at options in that range.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Transportation_and_Location\"><\/span>2. Transportation and Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you want the easiest possible access to parks?<\/li>\n<li>Or are you okay with longer travel times to save money?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is where the differences between value, moderate, deluxe, and Shades of Green become very clear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/how-disney-world-resort-areas-work-complete-guide-for-first-time-visitors\/\">How Disney World Resort Areas Work (Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_Much_Time_Youll_Spend_at_the_Resort\"><\/span>3. How Much Time You\u2019ll Spend at the Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the parks all day, every day:<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 You may not need to spend more on a higher-tier resort<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-tips\/walt-disney-world-mid-day-breaks-why-they-matter-and-how-to-plan-them-right\/\">breaks<\/a>, relax, or enjoy the hotel:<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 The resort matters a lot more<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Space_and_Comfort\"><\/span>4. Space and Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is especially important for families.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How many people are in your room?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need room to spread out?<\/li>\n<li>Will you be there long enough for it to matter?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is one area where Shades of Green often stands out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Try_to_Compare_Everything\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Try to Compare Everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is where most people get stuck.<\/p>\n<p>They start comparing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resort A vs Resort B<\/li>\n<li>Room sizes<\/li>\n<li>Transportation details<\/li>\n<li>Dining options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And suddenly the decision feels overwhelming again.<\/p>\n<p>Instead:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pick a category first.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then narrow down within that category if needed.<\/p>\n<p>That one step removes most of the stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Simple_Way_to_Decide\"><\/span>A Simple Way to Decide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure, here\u2019s a quick way to think about it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want the lowest cost? \u2192 Value Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Want a balance? \u2192 Moderate Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Want convenience and location? \u2192 Deluxe Resorts<\/li>\n<li>Want space and savings (military)? \u2192 Shades of Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>You can refine from there\u2014but this gets you 90% of the way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Next\"><\/span>What to Do Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve narrowed things down, the next step is going a little deeper\u2014only where it matters.<\/p>\n<p>Start here:<\/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\/\">Shades of Green vs Disney Resorts (full comparison)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/when-not-to-stay-at-shades-of-green-5-situations-to-consider\/\">When NOT to Stay at Shades of Green<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-value-resorts-overview\/\">Value Resorts Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-moderate-resorts-overview\/\">Moderate Resorts Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/walt-disney-world-deluxe-resorts-overview\/\">Deluxe Resorts Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to research everything\u2014just the options that fit your priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a Disney resort doesn\u2019t have to feel overwhelming. 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