Nope! As Shades of Green is operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, not Disney,
travel agents are unable to book guestrooms
. So, if you’re interested in making Shades of Green reservations, you can either use their website or contact their reservations office by calling (888) 593-2242.
Do Shades of Green guests get extra magic hours?
Shades of Green guests are be eligible for the new Early Entry benefit that replaces Morning Extra Magic Hours
, which ended when Disney World closed for covid in 2020. Early Entry is be available 30 minutes prior to regular theme park opening time at every theme park on every day.
Is Shades of Green considered a Disney property?
Shades of Green is a resort owned by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) in the city of Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando, Florida on
Walt Disney World Resort property
. It is one of five Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) resorts and a part of the military’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program (MWR).
Does Magical Express service Shades of Green?
Disney’s Magical Express is a service that Disney provides exclusively to those staying in Disney Owned Hotels,
it is not available for Shades of Green Guests
, but those using Disney’s Armed Forces Salute discount at Walt Disney World Resorts are eligible.
Can travel agents book military discounts?
Travel agents can access all sorts of travel packages with military discounts
and compare that discount with other deals. Sometimes other discounts can be lower than the military offers, so checking more than one deal can be beneficial.
Can veterans use ITT?
Active and retired US Military, DOD personnel, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their dependents can purchase tickets with a discount by pre-ordering at your local base MWR/ITT ticket office. Discounted tickets are available for General Admission and 48” and below tickets with ID.
Can you walk from Shades of Green to Polynesian?
Disney’s Polynesian Resort is a
10 minute walk
from Shades of Green. See walking directions here. You can shorten the walk to just 5 minutes by using the Shady Shuttle.
Is Shades of Green tax free?
there is no tax on Shades of Green’s rates
.
Can DOD contractors stay at Shades of Green?
*Here’s who qualifies to stay at Shades of Green:
Active duty personnel including National Guard and reservists
. Department of Defense civilian employees. Retired military (20 years or more) Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients**
Is Shades of Green a Good Neighbor hotel?
Disney has also announced that
Good Neighbor hotels, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Shades of Green Resort
, and others will have the same access to the Disney Park Pass system just like other Disney-owned Resort guests.
Does Shades of Green have an RV park?
Large SUVs or trucks have more space on the 5th floor of the parking garage.
If you need to park an RV or other oversized vehicle, please let our Bell Desk know when you check-in
. You’ll be directed to a special area nearby in the Magnolia Parking Lot.
Do you have to show military ID at Disney World?
Your wife will be able to use her dependent Military ID to activate theme park tickets.
Guests are unable to use a Military ID card as identification without the person present
.
Does Shades of Green microwave?
Unfortunately,
the standard rooms don’t have microwaves
. That said, there is a common use microwave in the laundry room on the 3rd floor. (The Shades of Green website states the suites have microwaves available). To save time and money, we brought breakfast items to eat in the room before we hit the parks for the day.
How do I add Shades of Green to my Disney experience?
To link your Shades of Green reservation to your My Disney Experience account on the mobile app, select the menu in the lower right corner, and then scroll down to “Link to Account” and choose “Link Hotel”. Enter your Shades of Green confirmation number found in your confirmation email.
Can you visit Disney resorts without staying there Covid?
The official terminology on Disney World’s website states, to even get INTO a Disney World hotel right now,
guests will need a confirmed room reservation, or a confirmed dining reservation if you’re a day guest not staying overnight.
Can veterans fly free on military flights?
The Space-A Program fills surplus capacity and seating on DOD aircraft. A popular perk among retirees,
now eligible Veterans can take advantage of the program and fly for free
.
Can veterans use Mac flights?
Service members and their families can use Space-Available flights
– formally known as Military Airlift Command or MAC flights – to travel around the country and world at little or no cost.
Can retired military use Sato travel?
With more than 70 years of experience serving active duty and retired military families and government employees
, we know how to help you get the most out of your vacation budget. Plus, we will make sure you take the advantage of any military benefits and savings available for your trip.
Does National Guard get military discounts?
Active Duty members, Reserves, Veterans and Retirees – including their immediate families – of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard
receive a discount
.
Does Hurricane Harbor have military discount?
Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor offers military appreciation days where military members receive free admission
. Days vary by park and season.
Does Elitch Gardens have military discount?
Discounted Elitch Gardens tickets for members of the Military can be found at most Colorado Military bases
. Please contact your closest Military base for pricing and further information.
Can Shades of Green guests use Polynesian pool?
Yes, registered guests are able to have visitors during their stay. Visitors may utilize our restaurants during their visit.
Visitors (non-registered guests) are not able to use the swimming pools
, hot tub, kids splash pad, fitness center, or bus transportation during their visit.
Can you walk from Epcot to Polynesian?
Remember, the monorail will take you to the Ticket and Transportation Center. From there,
you can either walk right over to the Polynesian (10 minutes to ‘Ohana)
or you can transfer to the Magic Kingdom resort monorail, the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is the first stop. Have fun at WDW!
How do I get from TTC to Epcot?
The Epcot Monorail and the Express Monorail originate at the TTC and offer express round-trip service to Epcot and Magic Kingdom park
. The Walt Disney World Monorail System operates from 30 minutes prior to earliest park opening until one hour after latest park closing.
Do military Salute tickets have to be used consecutively?
No, you absolutely do not have to
!
You can even use some days on one trip and the rest on a later trip as long as it is before the Salute offer period ends.
Does Shades of Green sell annual passes?
If you purchase your Annual Pass through Shades of Green
, you will save some money by not having to pay taxes on your ticket purchase!
How much is military discount at Disney World?
The Disney Armed Forces Salute offers Disney theme park tickets at over half off the regular price and Disney resort rooms at up to a
30% to 40% discount
! There are also permanent ticket offers available, though they are not as attractive.
