{"id":41379,"date":"2026-06-16T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=41379"},"modified":"2026-06-14T15:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:28:15","slug":"is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Shades of Green Really Cheaper Than Disney Resorts? Real 2026 Military Family Comparisons"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_biggest_assumptions_military_families_make_when_planning_a_Walt_Disney_World_vacation_is_that_Shades_of_Green_is_always_the_cheapest_place_to_stay\"><\/span>One of the biggest assumptions military families make when planning a Walt Disney World vacation is that Shades of Green is always the cheapest place to stay.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it is.<\/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\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#One_of_the_biggest_assumptions_military_families_make_when_planning_a_Walt_Disney_World_vacation_is_that_Shades_of_Green_is_always_the_cheapest_place_to_stay\" >One of the biggest assumptions military families make when planning a Walt Disney World vacation is that Shades of Green is always the cheapest place to stay.<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#The_Big_Question_Is_Shades_of_Green_Always_Cheaper\" >The Big Question: Is Shades of Green Always Cheaper?<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Why_The_Answer_Changes_By_Family\" >Why The Answer Changes By Family<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Disney_Resort_Pricing_Has_Tiers_Within_Tiers\" >Disney Resort Pricing Has Tiers Within Tiers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#How_These_Comparisons_Will_Work\" >How These Comparisons Will Work<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_1_E-5_Family_of_Four\" >Scenario 1: E-5 Family of Four<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take\" >My Take<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_2_Retired_E-7_Family_of_Four\" >Scenario 2: Retired E-7 Family of Four<\/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\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take-2\" >My Take<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_3_O-4_Family_of_Four\" >Scenario 3: O-4 Family of Four<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take-3\" >My Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_4_100_Disabled_Veteran_Couple\" >Scenario 4: 100% Disabled Veteran Couple<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take-4\" >My Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_5_DoD_Civilian_Family\" >Scenario 5: DoD Civilian Family<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take-5\" >My Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Scenario_6_Family_of_Five\" >Scenario 6: Family of Five<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Family_of_Five_Comparison_Shades_Category_1\" >Family of Five Comparison: Shades Category 1<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Family_of_Five_Comparison_Shades_Category_2\" >Family of Five Comparison: Shades Category 2<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#My_Take-6\" >My Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Costs_Beyond_The_Room_Rate\" >Costs Beyond The Room Rate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Parking\" >Parking<\/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\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Room_Size\" >Room Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Dining\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#When_I_Recommend_Shades_of_Green\" >When I Recommend Shades of Green<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#When_I_Recommend_Disney_Resorts_Instead\" >When I Recommend Disney Resorts Instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/is-shades-of-green-really-cheaper-than-disney-resorts-real-2026-military-family-comparisons\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Sometimes it is not.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36730\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shades-of-Greens-Flags.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36730\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shades-of-Greens-Flags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shades-of-Greens-Flags.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shades-of-Greens-Flags-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Shades-of-Greens-Flags-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-36730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shades of Green at Walt Disney World<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The real answer depends on your rank, military status, family size, travel dates, resort preferences, and how much convenience matters to your family.<\/p>\n<p>This guide compares real military-family vacation scenarios instead of giving a generic \u201cShades vs. Disney\u201d answer.<\/p>\n<p>This post was inspired by a large amount of reader discussion that I had on a Facebook share last month, where some families swear Shades is always cheaper, while others find Disney military room discounts work better for them.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Big_Question_Is_Shades_of_Green_Always_Cheaper\"><\/span>The Big Question: Is Shades of Green Always Cheaper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. Shades of Green is not always cheaper than a Disney Resort with a military discount, and sometimes not even cheaper than certain Disney Resorts at full price.<\/p>\n<p>For many families, especially lower pay grades and larger families, Shades of Green can be a fantastic value. But Disney Resorts can become very competitive depending on your dates, rank category, resort choice, transportation needs, and available military room discounts.<\/p>\n<p>The better question is not:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIs Shades cheaper?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The better question is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWhich option gives my family the best total value?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_The_Answer_Changes_By_Family\"><\/span>Why The Answer Changes By Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shades of Green and Disney Resorts price rooms very differently.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green uses pay-grade-based pricing. Disney uses seasonal, date-based pricing with variable percentage-based military discounts when available.<\/p>\n<p>That means the same Disney Resort may be expensive one week and surprisingly reasonable another week. Meanwhile, Shades of Green rates stay steady during the fiscal year, but your price category changes the comparison dramatically.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Resort_Pricing_Has_Tiers_Within_Tiers\"><\/span>Disney Resort Pricing Has Tiers Within Tiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not enough to compare \u201cValue,\u201d \u201cModerate,\u201d and \u201cDeluxe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Disney Value Resorts have their own pricing differences. The All-Star Resorts are the lowest-priced Disney Value Resorts, while Pop Century costs more because of its Disney Skyliner access.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station-600x447.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Skyliner-Station-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That Skyliner premium matters. For some families, Pop Century\u2019s higher price is worth it because getting to EPCOT and Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios is easier.<\/p>\n<p>Disney Deluxe Resorts also have internal price tiers. Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney\u2019s Wilderness Lodge are lower-priced Deluxe options compared to resorts such as the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Beach Club, Yacht Club, and BoardWalk.<\/p>\n<p>That makes Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge very important in Shades of Green comparisons. They can sometimes put a Disney Deluxe stay closer to Shades pricing than families expect. But a Deluxe will always be more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Disney prices also vary by day of the week. Friday and Saturday nights, and sometimes Thursday and Sunday nights, are often more expensive than Monday through Wednesday nights, even within the same resort and same price season. That is one reason two families staying at the same Disney Resort in the same month can receive noticeably different totals. Shades of Green does not work that way; its standard room rates stay the same each night within the fiscal year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_These_Comparisons_Will_Work\"><\/span>How These Comparisons Will Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The examples below are designed to show how the decision changes for different military families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price example used in this article:<\/strong> These charts use a sample 6-night stay from <strong>Monday, 14 September through Saturday, 19 September 2026<\/strong>. This keeps the comparison inside Disney\u2019s regular 2026 Armed Forces Salute room-discount window and uses a normal week instead of a holiday peak.<\/p>\n<p>Disney rack rates shown below are tax-inclusive rates from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mousesavers.com\/2026-disney-world-room-rates-season-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MouseSavers\u2019 2026 Walt Disney World resort rate charts<\/a>. The Disney military rate is estimated by applying the highest 2026 Armed Forces Salute room discount available for that resort category during this date range: 15% for Value Resorts, 20% for Moderate Resorts, and 25% for Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. Shades of Green rates use published FY26 standard-room rates and do not include hotel tax because Shades of Green rooms are tax-exempt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Disney military room discounts are limited and based on availability (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/how-disney-armed-forces-salute-room-discounts-work\/\">How Disney&#8217;s Military Room Discounts Work<\/a>). These charts show what the comparison looks like when the highest applicable discount is available for the resort and room type shown.<\/p>\n<p>For each scenario, I show the applicable Shades of Green category for that family. That keeps the chart focused on the reader in that situation. Here are the FY26 Shades of Green standard-room totals for the same 6-night sample stay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Category 1: $184 per night \/ $1,104 total<\/li>\n<li>Category 2: $237 per night \/ $1,422 total<\/li>\n<li>Category 3: $257 per night \/ $1,542 total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For each scenario, we will compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shades of Green<\/li>\n<li>A lower-priced Disney Value Resort<\/li>\n<li>Pop Century as the Skyliner Value example<\/li>\n<li>A Disney Moderate Resort<\/li>\n<li>A lower-priced Disney Deluxe Resort where relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_1_E-5_Family_of_Four\"><\/span>Scenario 1: E-5 Family of Four<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most important examples because many active-duty families are trying to stretch their Disney vacation budget as far as possible.<\/p>\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>For an E-5 family of four, Shades of Green is often very hard to beat. The room is larger, there is no hotel tax, and Category 1 pricing gives junior enlisted families one of the strongest lodging values at Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,104<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney All-Star Movies Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,284<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,091<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Pop Century Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,359<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $255 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Caribbean Beach Standard Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,286<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,829<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $725 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For most E-5 families, Shades of Green is likely to be the first place I would check.<\/p>\n<p>The main exception is a family that strongly values Disney transportation, especially Skyliner access. If EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are major priorities, Pop Century or Caribbean Beach deserve a closer look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_2_Retired_E-7_Family_of_Four\"><\/span>Scenario 2: Retired E-7 Family of Four<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A retired E-7 family sits in an interesting middle ground.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green can still be a strong value, but Disney Resorts may become more competitive depending on the dates and discount availability.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,422<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney All-Star Movies Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,284<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,091<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $331<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Pop Century Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,359<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Caribbean Beach Standard Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,286<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,829<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $407 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take-2\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For this family, I would price both options carefully.<\/p>\n<p>Shades may still win, especially on room size and total cost. But if Disney has a strong military room discount available, a Value or Moderate Resort may be closer than expected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_3_O-4_Family_of_Four\"><\/span>Scenario 3: O-4 Family of Four<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is where the comparison gets especially interesting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25017\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25017\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021.jpg\" alt=\"Pop Century Room Murphy Bed\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pop-Century-Room-2021-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pop Century Room Murphy Bed Down<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Because Shades of Green pricing increases by category, higher-ranking guests may find that Disney military room discounts become more competitive.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true when comparing Shades of Green with Disney Moderate Resorts or the lower-priced Disney Deluxe Resorts such as Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,542<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Pop Century Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,359<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $183<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Caribbean Beach Standard Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,286<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,829<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $287 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort View<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,971<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,978<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $1,436 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort View<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$4,002<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,002<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $1,460 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take-3\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For an O-4 family, I would not automatically assume Shades of Green is the better value.<\/p>\n<p>Shades may still win on space and calm. But if the price difference is modest, a Disney Deluxe Resort may be worth it for transportation, theming, dining, and the full Disney Resort experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_4_100_Disabled_Veteran_Couple\"><\/span>Scenario 4: 100% Disabled Veteran Couple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This scenario needs special attention.<\/p>\n<p>A 100% disabled veteran with the proper military ID can use Shades of Green, and Shades can be an excellent benefit.<\/p>\n<p>But transportation logistics matter.<\/p>\n<p>Since the Shades of Green <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/big-change-at-shades-of-green-transportation\/\">walkway to Disney\u2019s Polynesian Village Resort closed in 2023<\/a>, guests no longer have the same easy walking access to the Polynesian area and Disney transportation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SOG-Poly-Walkway-Closed-Shades-2--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That matters even more for guests using scooters or mobility devices.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green queues two buses for the first morning runs, but each bus can accommodate only two scooters. If more than four scooter users are trying to make rope drop, some guests may need to wait for the next bus, twenty minutes later.<\/p>\n<p>For a relaxed trip, that may not matter much.<\/p>\n<p>For a rope-drop trip, it can matter a lot.<\/p>\n<p>One of the comments I heard most often after Disney closed the crosswalk was, I used to drive my scooter to the Polynesian via the walkway\/crosswalk and take the monorail. This way, I avoided the limited scooter capacity of the Shades of Green Buses.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,422<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Pop Century Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,359<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Caribbean Beach Standard Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,286<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,829<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $407 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort View<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,971<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,978<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $1,556 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take-4\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a 100% disabled veteran couple, I would look beyond the room price.<\/p>\n<p>If the trip is relaxed, Shades of Green can be a wonderful choice. If the plan includes scooters, early mornings, rope drop, or frequent park hopping, I would compare Disney Resorts carefully.<\/p>\n<p>A Disney Resort may cost more, but it may reduce transportation friction enough to be worth it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_5_DoD_Civilian_Family\"><\/span>Scenario 5: DoD Civilian Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DoD civilians are one of the most overlooked groups in military Disney planning.<\/p>\n<p>DoD civilians are eligible for Shades of Green, but they are not eligible for Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets or Disney Armed Forces Salute room discounts.<\/p>\n<p>That changes the math dramatically.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,542<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney All-Star Movies Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,284<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Not eligible for Salute room discount*<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney saves $258 before transportation\/value factors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Pop Century Standard Room<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,599<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Not eligible for Salute room discount*<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $57 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Caribbean Beach Standard Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,286<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Not eligible for Salute room discount*<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $744 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*\u00a0General public discounts may be available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take-5\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For many DoD civilian families, Shades of Green may be one of the strongest Disney World lodging values available.<\/p>\n<p>Because DoD civilians cannot use Disney Armed Forces Salute room discounts, Shades should be high on the comparison list, but be sure to check for any general public discounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scenario_6_Family_of_Five\"><\/span>Scenario 6: Family of Five<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may be the strongest Shades of Green example.<\/p>\n<p>A standard Shades of Green room sleeps five plus a crib. That can help larger families avoid Disney family suites, more expensive room categories, or two-room solutions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18747\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18747\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Disney\u2019s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Port-Orleans-Riverside-Room-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-18747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Port Orleans Riverside 5th Sleeper<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Disney does have options for families of five. Port Orleans Riverside has 5th Sleeper rooms with a child-size pull-down bed. Caribbean Beach also has rooms with a child-size pull-down bed in some categories, though its room notes and booking details need to be checked carefully for your exact party. Several Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts also have rooms or studios that sleep five, but those comparisons usually move into a much higher price range.<\/p>\n<p>For a practical military-family comparison, the most useful Disney examples are Port Orleans Riverside 5th Sleeper rooms, Art of Animation Family Suites, and two Value Resort rooms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_of_Five_Comparison_Shades_Category_1\"><\/span>Family of Five Comparison: Shades Category 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,104<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Port Orleans Riverside Standard Location \u2014 5th Sleeper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,415<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,932<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $828 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Art of Animation Family Suite<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,862<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,283<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $2,179 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Two Disney All-Star Movies Standard Rooms<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,568<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,183<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $1,079 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Family Suite<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,222<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Costs $2,118 more than one Shades standard room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_of_Five_Comparison_Shades_Category_2\"><\/span>Family of Five Comparison: Shades Category 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resort \/ Room<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Rack Rate Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Estimated Military Discount Total<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Difference vs. Shades<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Standard Room \u2014 Category 2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,422<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Baseline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Port Orleans Riverside Standard Location \u2014 5th Sleeper<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,415<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$1,932<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $510 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disney Art of Animation Family Suite<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,862<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,283<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $1,861 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Two Disney All-Star Movies Standard Rooms<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,568<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$2,183<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Disney costs $761 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shades of Green Family Suite<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">$3,222<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Costs $1,800 more than one Shades standard room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Take-6\"><\/span>My Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For families of five, Shades of Green is often the first place I would check.<\/p>\n<p>The room size and occupancy limit can change the entire vacation budget.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_Beyond_The_Room_Rate\"><\/span>Costs Beyond The Room Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cheapest room is not always the best value.<\/p>\n<p>Before choosing, military families should also consider parking, transportation, room size, dining, and convenience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking\"><\/span>Parking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney Resort guests do not pay nightly resort parking fees and receive free standard theme park parking.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green charges its own parking fee, currently $17 per night. Shades guests who drive to Disney theme parks also pay Disney\u2019s standard theme park parking fee, currently $35 per day, unless they use Shades transportation.<\/p>\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\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses.jpg\" alt=\"Shades of Green Buses Dual ID Check\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Shades-of-Green-Buses-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Transportation is one of the biggest practical differences between Shades of Green and Disney Resorts.<\/p>\n<p>Shades has its own transportation system. These buses do not go directly to the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT; guests are dropped at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-transportation-overview\/walt-disney-worlds-transportation-and-ticket-center\/\">Transportation and Ticket Center<\/a>, where they have to transfer to Disney transportation to get to the parks. Those bound for Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will share a bus.<\/p>\n<p>Disney Resorts may offer Disney buses, boats, monorail, Skyliner access, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-transportation-overview\/walking-at-walt-disney-world\/\">walking paths<\/a>, depending on the resort.<\/p>\n<p>For some families, transportation convenience is worth paying more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Room_Size\"><\/span>Room Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green rooms are much larger than standard Disney Value rooms and larger than many Disney Moderate rooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shades-of-Green-Poolside-Room-Magnolia-Wing-View.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shades-of-Green-Poolside-Room-Magnolia-Wing-View.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shades-of-Green-Poolside-Room-Magnolia-Wing-View.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shades-of-Green-Poolside-Room-Magnolia-Wing-View-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shades-of-Green-Poolside-Room-Magnolia-Wing-View-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That matters for families with kids, scooters, stroller gear, groceries, or longer stays.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shades of Green does not offer the Disney Dining Plan.<\/p>\n<p>That will not matter for every family, but it does matter for guests who want a Disney Resort package with dining attached.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_I_Recommend_Shades_of_Green\"><\/span>When I Recommend Shades of Green<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I recommend Shades of Green most often when families value room size, lower total cost, and a quieter atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Shades is especially strong for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Junior enlisted families<\/li>\n<li>Larger families<\/li>\n<li>Families of five<\/li>\n<li>Longer vacations<\/li>\n<li>DoD civilians<\/li>\n<li>Guests who want a calmer resort<\/li>\n<li>Families who want Deluxe-level Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours access without Disney Deluxe pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_I_Recommend_Disney_Resorts_Instead\"><\/span>When I Recommend Disney Resorts Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney Resorts may be the better fit when transportation, theming, or convenience matter more than room size.<\/p>\n<p>Disney Resorts are especially worth considering for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skyliner fans<\/li>\n<li>Rope-drop families<\/li>\n<li>Guests with mobility concerns<\/li>\n<li>Families who want the Disney Dining Plan<\/li>\n<li>Families who want the full Disney bubble<\/li>\n<li>Guests considering Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge with a military discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no universal winner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/EPCOT-US-Flag-and-Spacesgip-Earh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shades of Green is not always cheaper. Disney Resorts are not always better.<\/p>\n<p>The right answer depends on your family\u2019s eligibility, rank, travel dates, room needs, transportation needs, and vacation style.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is not just to find the cheapest room.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to find the best value for your family\u2019s Walt Disney World vacation.<\/p>\n<p>For the sample September 2026 week used in this article, the biggest surprise is that Disney Value Resorts can beat Shades of Green for some higher-category guests when the full military room discount is available. But that does not automatically make Disney the better vacation choice.<\/p>\n<p>Room size, transportation, scooter logistics, family size, and the Disney bubble all matter.<\/p>\n<p>That is why this comparison is not just a math problem. It is a vacation-fit problem.<\/p>\n<p>For a broader look at how Disney Resort prices compare to Shades of Green across the entire year, see my full annual price comparison here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/how-do-disney-world-resorts-compare-to-shades-of-green-in-price\/\">How Do Disney World Resorts Compare To Shades of Green In Price?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest assumptions military families make when planning a Walt Disney World vacation is that Shades of Green is always the cheapest place to stay. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it is not. 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