Shades Of Green Military Resort At Walt Disney World! | Standard Room Tour, Food Locations & Grounds

We stayed at the Shades of Green Military Resort at Walt Disney World! Join us as we give you a room tour, try most of the food locations and explore the grounds where we see tons of wildlife! We had a great trip! We hope you had fun hanging out with us! Thank you for watching and we'll see you tomorrow with a new vid!
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[@kylamason7752]

My husband is retired military. I love this place! The price point for the size of room compared to the other Disney resorts can’t be beat! You can spend that extra money in the parks etc.

[@dean4793]

Never in my life would I have thought Tim is a bar soap kind of guy.

[@marcussaintly-ox8ue]

Thank you all who have served! We will never be able to give our full gratitude.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

🫡 @marcussaintly-ox8ue, thank you for your kind words! As a Retiree and as a Veteran, I greatly appreciate you! 🥰🫡🇺🇸

[@MouseTracks]

Thank you to all who are watching and have served our nation! You're all heroes!

[@chrisnewenham223]

Thank you mouse tracks. My family has served this country for 5 generations and it was our pleasure.

[@MouseTracks]

@@chrisnewenham223 You’re all amazing and really stepped up to what most won’t!

[@stacykibler9728]

It’s funny hearing Jen talk about the bath products. Just for reference the highest rate at Shades right now is $209 I think. It might have gone up since July when it was last there. That’s a year round price not seasonal, that’s way less than a deluxe resort and you do get extra magic hours so to me I’ll be fine with my own bath products.

[@donnaj6426]

Thank you to active and veterans servicemen and women for your service! I was happy to find this video since my brother and his family are staying here a the end of February. I sent them the video to watch! Tim and Jen you all cover everything so perfectly.

[@tanyatortorich6861]

Laughed when Jackson said “I don’t want it” when Tim suggested splitting the dinner 😂

[@chiroxeyhealth]

😂

[@mikegruber172]

me 2

[@Nerd502]

I’m not active or retired military, but wow is this hotel my vibe! I prefer staying off property most times because I like the relaxed atmosphere of a rental house. If I could stay here, I absolutely would! It seems so peaceful and calm!

[@bettyannerisley943]

We are in the military.We love staying there.Thanks for thinking of our us and our military.❤🇺🇸⚓️GO NAVY

[@battlegroundbiscuits]

Jackson 😂 “I want to live here like our house” Its so good to see at Shades! Let me know when you want to stay again. I know Story would LOVE to play with Jackson at the splash pad and the water slide 💕

[@jordan10_13]

The Disney ears are real Disney ears. They are just not the high Disney prices since it is not a Disney owned resort. My fiancé is an army veteran who has stayed there. We are both locals. Thank you for the great video! 😊

[@cynthiadameron1399]

Oliver is so smiley!

[@Nana_9150]

lol Jackson’s “I don’t want it” with the 85$ ribeye had me cracking up

[@gc4644]

My Grandparents took me there back in the 70s when it was a Disney Golf Resort, hasn't changed that much since the 70s. I believe the government bought the resort in the late 80s, but before that it was a normal high-level Disney Resort.

[@dorenialee421]

Correct, AFRC bought it and added it to the list of Properties in the mid 1980s or 1990s. AFRC properties are not quite as nice as staying commercially, but when you are on a tight budget in between assignments, it is nice to have a place to go and completely relax. Shout out to the late great Hotel General Walker and her staff.

[@nukumtilltheyglow]

We have been there at least 10 times. We normally stay there when we go. We will be there the 2nd week of January 2024. This cost $200 a day where across the street at the Poly this room is $800+. You also do not have to pay taxes on this room. This allows us to splurge on food at EPCOT. I served 27 years, from 1971-1998,

[@pizzerizzo]

Love that you all are doing this! My dad just retired from the Navy this year - have a lot of great memories at shades of green from childhood❤

[@ajserviced.1760]

This is nice. The resort looks pretty, and I like that animals can roam naturally. Veterans deserve our thanks, and atleast by doing this, it let's them know they are appreciated by their services. Very nice Resort. Thanks for showing. Be Safe Take Care ❤❤❤❤

[@pegedey1291]

Lovely to see a resort geared for the military. As the daughter of a Marine would have loved to have had this in my time, almost 70. They deserve the opportunity.

[@bridgetclement2968]

I stayed here multiple times as a Kid in the 90s. It has been remodeled since then.

[@rachelw8549]

Just now watching this video. What a great tour of the resort. Thank you to all of you who have served our nation!

[@juliepoolie5494]

I stayed here back in 1974 when it was Walt Disney Golf Resort. My first trip to WDW. I remember they would put small rolls of peppermint lifesavers on the pillow and prop my raggedy Ann doll next to a towel they folded into fun shapes. When we would walk past the housekeeping cart my mom would help herself to extra lifesavers. Lol.

[@olivialocantore2448]

I love Shades of Green!!! Stayed there all the time growing up!! I lot of great memories with my grandma there!

[@katyj8316]

What a fun stay! And the food looked fantastic. I've always admired how much Disney has supported our military families including active and retired military dogs and service animals. I wish more companies would do that.

[@journeyswithjulie]

Back in 1990 that resort was called "The Disney Inn" we stayed there for our honeymoon. Its a beautiful property . Its so wonderful that disney is providing this for our military and first responders!

[@supersanic1254]

Disney has nothing at all to do with the resort....

[@KrystalMcKnight]

@@supersanic1254I see you keep saying that, but that resort gets to stay late at Disney, gets early entry. And all the perks other resorts have. So it’s a great thing.

[@Enderikari2]

It originally opened as The Golf Resort, later becoming The Disney Inn. It was later sold/given to the US Military as a goodwill gesture.

[@dianerivera3222]

@@Enderikari2 Sold.

[@angeltomlinson6354]

Awww I remember staying there with my family. Great memories, they had the best breakfast buffet

[@dianerivera3222]

We've stayed there at least 10 times since 1998 and will be back in Nov 2024. My husband is a retired O-6. We've sponsored friends and family a couple of times. I love the feel of the resort. It's pretty quiet and very tropical.

[@maryannrenzulli2426]

Very Nice! Oliver is the Cutest!! He is such a good eater!! 🥣 Jackson, likes his Desserts! 🍧(They all looked so good) my nephew is Active Army, and they mentioned going here, one day.. I will tell them to Pull up your Vlog on KZbin, at "shades of Green" and get a real tour!!! It is really nice!! the Pools, Playground, 🦌Love the Deer, and Turkeys; and the Restaurant "Manginos" has good Prices, the breakfast buffet!! Big selection!!! Enjoy! Loved it!! You Guys always do a Great Job, with all your Vlogs. Thank You, Again!! 😍😍😍😍

[@JessaM8338]

As an Aussie army brat, I have to say that that Shades of Green reminded much of the army base at Puckapunyal in Victoria. Animals everywhere, especially kangaroos and so green.

[@BabyBlueRibbon]

I am glad someone is giving love to Shades of Green. My extended family (full of Navy and Air Force folks) stays at Shades of Green every time we have come to Disney World. Shades of Green is a hidden gem of Disney World ❤

[@feller76]

My family and I stayed there back in September. Awesome place! I think it spoiled us since we usually stay at the value resorts. I think it was about the same price for us, or maybe a little more than staying at a value resort. Was so much quieter and barely any waits for bus transportation! Was also great having the PX/Shoppette right down the hall from our room! Hope to stay there again someday!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Late night vid with the trackers! Watching this before I go to bed!

[@KimMarie1981]

You are the sweetest family…thanks for including us 💖🎄

[@donnagracen2844]

UK Light switches are usually that high. loving the content. Look at that fuzzy hair on Oliver, so cute.

[@SaintFlyer57]

I have stayed at Shades so many times right up until my Grandpa passed. Miss that guy, but I have so many fantastic memories of it! My favorite memory was when we had a room overlooking the driving range and a guy got chased by a turkey

[@da60701]

Oh yes. Jackson and “the baby” lmao

[@SFC44E4X]

I’m glad you were able to stay at SOG. We stayed there for our first 2 trips to WDW in 2010 and 2013. We loved it. Their food game has really stepped up based upon your vlog. It wasn’t hitting on much back when we were there. The rooms were said to be the largest standard resort rooms on Disney property. One of the reasons people enjoyed staying there was the walk across the street to get to the poly for the monorail, but that’s no longer allowed due to the road widening project out front. According to SOG, that option won’t be returning after the construction is over either. Thank you again for the great vlog!

[@tiffanyann9763]

Excited to see the tour!!! Very happy that Disney can provide this for our veterans!!! And thank you to all who serve to protect us!! ❤❤❤

[@angelawarren5582]

Disney doesn't provide it. The military runs Shades of Green.

[@Ididntwantayoutubehandl]

From a military family, Thank you 😊

[@tiffanyann9763]

@@angelawarren5582 sorry, there is a lot of history behind this resort. Folks can google it, but here is an excerpt. Disney did originally own & operate it until: “The resort was so successful and popular that MWR decided to purchase the resort in 1996. The resort was purchased outright from Disney. However, Disney still owns the more than 30 acres of underlying property on which the resort sits. Shades of Green is a self-sustaining resort, no outside/taxpayer funds are used in its operation or upkeep.”

[@supersanic1254]

Disney has nothing at all to do with Shades of Green lmao.

[@tiffanyann9763]

@@supersanic1254 as I replied above: sorry, there is a lot of history behind this resort. Folks can google it, but here is an excerpt. Disney did originally own & operate it until: “The resort was so successful and popular that MWR decided to purchase the resort in 1996. The resort was purchased outright from Disney. However, Disney still owns the more than 30 acres of underlying property on which the resort sits. Shades of Green is a self-sustaining resort, no outside/taxpayer funds are used in its operation or upkeep.”

[@chrispapciak887]

Love Shades of Green! Go there every trip to grab tickets and awesome buffet.

[@harrietb9648]

It has a cute old fashioned feel about it! 😍😍

[@dismommy512]

Aww I’m so glad you did this vlog. My dad is a Vietnam vet and we have been curious about staying at this resort. Thanks for the tour! ❤️🇺🇸

[@bridgetclement2968]

Most Disney resorts give MILITARY discounts. When I was a Kid, we used Shades of green to get our tickets

[@sferrugia]

We love SOG!!!!! We stayed at SOG during Hurricane Ian last year. They were fabulous! Second stay next month and I can't wait! They are over-the-top amazing! The splash pad is my grandkid's favorite! AF mom here!

[@lillyryann]

My first time at Disney my family and I stayed there! All I remember was a magical time and just so much fun! I had a great time and my family was able to go to Disney and stay with my dad when we may not have been able to go to Disney! I highly reccomend! I also had a cast member grant a special wish for my family that trip that got us to the front of the line and a special tour! Disney does truly take care of service members in terms of the shades of green people!

[@reidseamans968]

The room looked very comfortable, and all the food looked very good. The wildlife at the resort was awesome.

[@sarahpitcher3996]

Thanks for doing this video, I’m headed there in June so excited to see all the familiar things and the feeling of “home” at the resort! Thank you!!

[@smorin1487]

So glad you posted this video but wish you were there last week! We were just there last week and my wife is SO bummed that we missed you - she said that meeting you would have made her Disney vacation (we looked for you everywhere)! Hopefully you’ll be at Disney Springs tomorrow before our flight home! You guys are awesome and we love watching, so thank you! 😊

[@jill8542]

Brought back memories. I stayed there once years ago as a child when it was the golf resort. My only strong memory were the ANTS! All over the room.(by the way looked very similar to the room now) looks like they fixed the ant problem. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

[@sweetpea8091]

A great Vlog.I love seeing all of you together..

[@rachelsteussy854]

We love shades! Haven’t stayed in years, this makes me want to go back! 💙

[@samburrows99]

We stay here everytime and love it! Great food,spacious rooms, tax free, deluxe resort amenities for parks. It's such a great place and close to parks

[@sondrakolling5746]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I have been contemplating if we should stay here during our next visit.

[@heatherruble3177]

My daughter is active duty AF and we stayed at SOG last summer! It is beautiful! We had the best time there and saved quite a bit of money. And the transportation to/from SOG was amazing!! No waiting at all!

[@PegPeg-gd2pv]

I've stayed at shades of green for over .35 years as a widow. there is a discount for being a ,milatary widow

[@zenmaster9195]

This is really good information, and to see. We are military, and I had heard of this place. Heard "meh" about it, but let's be honest, we'd really just need a decent place to sleep. Prices looked good, and they are an authorized seller for the military passes. Glad you guys got to do a video on this one. Good to know!! When my family and I finally get to go down there, I think we know where to go!

[@pattysalegna-killeen821]

Really happy to see this. Good I can go to the spa day for that price even if I don’t stay there and also eat at the resturant. ❤

[@lizzycheck1426]

We do love SOG! My husband is a disabled veteran and we stayed here on our honeymoon almost 10 years ago. I hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@sofie9655]

this is my FAV hotel ever! i’m so happy you guys visited! i was just there last weekend

[@lindseygauntner2051]

We stayed here in September when we flew in for MNNSHP. My husband loves the golf courses and they have really nice clubs that you can rent as well.

[@paperpilot22]

Shades is our favorite place. It’s absolutely wonderful.

[@kailat7850]

My sister is a marine and she wants to go back to Disney and I can’t wait to stay here with her ❤

[@ericwalter6344]

Is oliver always so happy sweet little smile 😊

[@chiroxeyhealth]

❤

[@josephmazza5110]

You have to be careful when you walk & don't hit your head 🗣️ on the light 🕯️ 😅 & that was so very funny 😂🤣 about the 2 string cheese 🧀 *lol*

[@ilsehunt6798]

It’s lovely that the military in the USA have this facility! In the uk ,when I was in the military we had the Union Jack club in London which was very cheap , I stayed there a few times ! I’m not aware of anywhere else! The shades of green looks really good 👍

[@seanrobbins7125]

There's also a location in hawaii, south korea, and Germany for the US military thats just like this resort

[@tw9786]

The food look so good 😋❤️😋

[@stacykibler9728]

Shades of Green was a way our family was able to go to DisneyWorld on a civil servant’s budget. My family considers it our “home”. My kids grew up getting photos with the Mickey on the lobby and this year we took our 3 year old granddaughter and she got her photo with a Mickey. They also have great wedding packages. Our daughter had her wedding there and we were able to have a block of rooms for about 55 guests who came to the wedding. Shades is not provided by Disney nor funded by taxpayers $$. It’s is a DoD owned hotel. It DOES qualify for extra magic hours which we love.

[@braddotson7591]

i will point out that the liquor and beer section in the exchange is identical to a traditional Class Six section (the alcohol) shop at most military bases, i grew up a military brat and later was military myself and it took me a while to realize that wasn’t normal at non-military stores in many states 😂

[@Mrswoo42]

Thank you for making this video! My husband is about to retire after 20 years in the Air Force and I want to stay here if we go to WDW!

[@singerchickjess]

my bestie's hubby is in the navy and her dad was in the army so every time we went to Disney together we stayed at Shades! With the Ac in the room- its motion activated. We had issues when we stayed and the maintenance guy showed us how to override that and it helped us so much! such a great resort!

[@itsgabriela.br18]

My family and I stayed there back in 2015 and we loved it. It was very peaceful and the buffet food was very good 👏

[@AnneRas11]

👍 interesting to see a tour. We have stayed here often. I like that we can just walk to Polynesian. Being active now retired military there are resorts in great areas we can visit like Germany & Hawaii. Thought everyone had to have a military ID to shop in Exchange… you are correct on everyone staying at SOG feels like family. Some of the kids have lived in military housing all over the world.

[@travisjohnson8975]

The walkway to the Polynesian closed permanently earlier this year.

[@misadventuresofteamaj]

We were married there and we love it. Great video. Team AJ

[@stacirobinson6162]

This is our resort. We always stay on the palm side. The rooms must be set up differently because the rooms I've been in have been a bit bigger. Glad you got to see it. And on the breakfast buffet they make mickey shaped pancakes... they are yummy

[@phoenix9239]

I absolutely love the breakfast buffet.

[@melaniespees7218]

I think they were actually in the Magnolia wing. The video of them walking to and from their room, as well as the view, suggest this. I've always stayed in the Palm wing and agree it's a bit different.

[@1momof03]

I’m very blessed and honored to be able to stay at this resort! One of the best!

[@meaganwilliams6826]

In all honesty I’ve always wanted to see this resort and I always love to see resort tours🥰

[@lisa4bells]

We are a military family and I remember one time we stayed at a different resort, but ended up taking a bus (I do remember walking there though.....) and we bought our actual park tickets there. Now we buy them on post here back home before heading to Disney, but I do remember going to Shades of Green once.

[@bridgetclement2968]

We used to buy tickets at Shades when I was a Kid. We bought tickets to Universal, Sea world and Busch Gardens. Mainly cause my parents BASE didn't have a Travel office

[@jefflittleton2777]

I'm glad you were able to finally stay at SoG. You do a far better job describing everything that you cover than I do. My wife and I are both retired Army and the DoG has been our "WDW home" for years (I have now moved to Windermere, and am in hopes of working for the Mouse for my fun money. Hope to finally meet you both at the parks someday. BTW, SoG has the best breakfast on Disney property. I'm also glad that you noticed the "family feel", we are one big dysfunctional family.

[@crystalpennington6364]

We enjoy staying here. Rooms are spacious and always clean.

[@bridgetclement2968]

I stayed at Shades of Green multiple times as a kid. Guess that is Advantage of being kid of 2 Army VETS. When i was a kid, there wasn't a Garage. I haven't stayed there since The REMODEL. This resort would b Perfect for a Cousins trip. Since my Cousin is RETIRED NAVY

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Shades of Green was originally the Disney Golf Resort and opened in 1973. It became the Disney Inn in 1986. It usually wasn’t at capacity and was first rented out to the Dept of Defense in 1994 and sold to them in 1996, though Disney owns the land it’s on.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

@@FunAtDisney 😌😌😃 - Aah, the good old days when Disney was affordable…

[@carirussell292]

Nice, it's difficult finding info on it. I think the 1st video I ever saw from you was the other video you made about this property when I was researching for my military son.

[@Reinlegen]

How many string cheeses is the new "banana for scale" 🤣🤣🤣

[@penelopemckallister5563]

Aww i was hoping to see Jacksons birthday vlog, can't believe hes 4! Also don't forget the silhouette :)

[@carasymons7891]

Just a ~note~ that shades is not a Disney resort so that’s why it doesn’t carry h2o or is updated in general.

[@ChiefSunshine]

Exactly!😊

[@mindyschocolate]

I’ve stayed there four times, and have five days booked for mid Dec. Looking forward to it. Way cheaper than the deluxe I’ve stayed at.

[@gigiri519]

Oliver is so dang cute! He's a very smily baby! He looks so much like Jenn and Jackson looks like Tim. Thanks for sharing your lives with us ❤😊

[@teenyton6381]

Wow! My husband is in the military and we live 2 hours away from Disney and had no idea this existed!! Thank you so much for the tour, definitely going to book a stay sometime soon!❤

[@dare5810]

I really appreciate this video because my family is doing a trip next year and I was suggested this place recently having no idea this existed

[@lauraA813TPA]

I stayed there was a kid when it was The Disney Inn. We loved it!

[@user-wj3jm1zm8e]

My favorite place!!! We love the rice bowls too! We rush back to make dinner before they close. It feels very safe also. Very family oriented. Also I think you stayed on the magnolia side? The ceilings seem lower. Rooms do vary as they update. Upper rooms do have balconies. Guests do have the option of choosing ADA rooms if needed. Hope you had some ice cream before leaving! It’s so good!

[@kristinakrzepek3628]

Thank you for not only doing the tour but at the start talking first about the requirements to stay. It’s so amazing that they are priced by rank. Glad you were able to stay and Tim is now the turkey princess! 👑🦃

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites]

Nice room! Nice hotel! HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄🎄🎄

[@mandiev2417]

I've stayed at Shades of Green's many times.its one of our family's favorites.

[@beckysvlogsYT]

It reminds me of timeshare resorts from the 90s. Great that this is offered.

[@marisadawndesigns5458]

I think that my sister and I stayed at Shades of Green soon after it was transferred over to the military in the mid 90’s. She was stationed at the a Pentagon and was able to reserve a week’s stay for us. It was the one and only time I have been to WDW.

[@bridgetclement2968]

U should do it again.

[@paulinepotts9976]

This resort is great. Years ago, my daughter did a destination wedding there. Because my husband was military, and my brother in law. Between the 4 of us, we were able to get the whole wedding party rooms. My daughter got married in the back section in the gazebo and the reception was in the ballroom. They catered everything. It was so nice to have everything on-site.

[@kayleyodonnell4513]

I loved Shades of Green when we stayed. It might be older but it’s clean and well kept. Tip: Their spa had much cheaper than Disney princess makeovers for little girls!

[@fianilear]

always stay here ! absolute best resort idc nicest place for the price point

[@chiroxeyhealth]

I'm a big fan of your❤❤

[@RejuiceShop]

I just stayed here in November!! I sponsored my Aunt. I loved it, it was so close to everything!! We were on the Palm side right by the 1st tee off of the golf course and every morning we cheered on the first guys on tee off 🤣 “GET IN THE HOLE!, NICE SHOT!” The golfers loved it, morning ego boost 😂!! The one thing I didn’t like is that the hallways were so dark. I would’ve liked to see them a little brighter!

[@phoenix9239]

I love shades of green. Going back in another three weeks with a couple of friends for the half marathon. We just stayed in October for around 11 days. The grounds are so nice. The beds are super comfy. I love the breakfast buffet. The fruit and nut granola is my favorite and the bacon is so good. My friend and I did have the pasta cheese wheel last time at dinner and it was sooo good. I actually didn’t know the gym had a bottle filler.I’m going to have to check that out next time to fill up my reusable bottle. I also got a 50 minute massage in the spa last trip. $80 for 50 minutes. I didn’t know that the sliding door had an ac sensor. I was having the same issue with the AC in October and had to have maintenance come to bypass the AC two times to get it to stay on. If it happens again next trip I’ll look for the sensor.

[@hyperorbit]

Thanks for doing this video, I think it might help convince my In Laws to go with us sometime.

[@TomB898]

Great Video. Our son had his wedding there