Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort | Hotel and Room Tour 2022 | 4K

My Roadies, welcome to another Walt Disney World Resort hotel tour video, but an alternative to the typical hotels on property…Shades of Green Resort!! I have finally completed this fully comprehensive video!
Come with me as we check out the entirety of this amazing resort made exclusively for active duty and retired military personnel as well as for all veterans in January and September. We’ll even have breakfast at the hotel’s well-known Garden Gallery restaurant!
I hope you find this video informative, relaxing, and entertaining. Sit back and enjoy!
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Video Intro: "Come Along" by Gotthard
Video Outro: "Call It Love" by Poco
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[@RoadtripDave]

*** UPDATE *** I made a mistake on this video! I left out that Department of Defense employees can also make reservations here at Shades of Green. Hat tip to @toddohana and @FoodieFam808 for correcting me!

[@tmcneil516]

Wow! I'm glad there's a top-notch resort for those who serve and have served our country!

[@RoadtripDave]

Indeed, Tina! I think that’s why this resort is so beloved with many veterans… they get to experience almost luxurious accommodations at the fraction of the price on WDW property. Even with surrounding hotels and their veteran discounts, they just don’t compare!

[@Stylefusionworld]

Dave! This is literally one of the BEST tours of SOG I've ever seen! It's my family's go to resort. You nailed all the details and our favorite things about the resort. Thank you so much!

[@RoadtripDave]

Oh wow!!! You’re very welcome! THANK YOU so much for that amazing compliment! Your experience is the exact kind of product I try to make with these videos…so thrilled you enjoyed it!

[@SoonerGirlTravels]

Such great information! I learned a lot.

[@RoadtripDave]

This is a great affordable alternative to deluxe accommodations for active duty veterans, so if you ever book clients like that, you can help them save some money!

[@txterbug]

Best resort on Disney property. Best price. Best location. Best amenities. And hardly anyone even knows about it! 🇺🇸

[@RoadtripDave]

It really is one of the best kept secrets on property!

[@christinabohlman856]

Great video. Thankful I’ve chosen a surgeon who only performs muscle repair with en bloc

[@RoadtripDave]

Thanks for watching! I hope your surgery goes well!

[@AJCMagicTV]

A very nice place for Service Men and Women to checkout for a getaway trip.

[@RoadtripDave]

I agree, Amy! Sorry I missed your comment earlier! It really is a fantastic place for our military people to relax and feel like a part of the magic.

[@arinedge1239]

Thanks for posting! We just snagged two rooms for the week of Christmas. This will be our first stay at SOG and our first trip to Disney.

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re very welcome! That is impressive you were able to get rooms at SOG for the week of Christmas! Considering that it’s also your first trip, I think you made a very wise choice!

[@AJCMagicTV]

This was a very nice informative video of The Shades of Green. Looks very relaxing and the grounds are very serene and beautiful. The only way I would get a glimpse of here is to be someone’s guest or go golfing. Thank You for Your Service. I have been there when it was The Disney Inn and when the golf tournament was held there. Thank You for sharing.

[@RoadtripDave]

Amy, you’re very welcome, and I’m happy to be able to give this to you! I remember staying here when it was The Disney Inn as well, and I’m thankful now that there’s a place with affordable prices to stay on property. Thank you so much for watching and continuing to be an awesome roadie!

[@salviamoreau4057]

I went here the first 3 times we went to Disney! We will be there in either october or december this year! It's such a nice resort my mother served in the army!

[@RoadtripDave]

Awesome! Thank your mother for her service!! If you can go in December, you will really get to enjoy the Christmas/holiday season in the parks at a fraction of the price. Any other Disney resort during that time is just super expensive. Thanks for watching!

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

Like the room... breakfast buffet looks good. I remember as a kid getting the Mickey Mouse pancakes 🥞.. Another great vlog. 👍

[@RoadtripDave]

The breakfast buffet was such a hit with the family, we would stay there again just for that! Mickey Mouse pancakes are just what you need to start your day! Thanks again, Jim…you rock!!! 😎🤙

[@plushbatfan]

Thank you for your service, military members!

[@RoadtripDave]

Glad to do it! 🫡

[@ItsJoeysworld]

This is great, we have seen this place before and so happy we got to see it on your channel! Well done Dave!

[@RoadtripDave]

Thank you guys very much! I’m just glad that I finally finished this project! As always, y’all rock!

[@kayatwood5183]

This looks like an awesome resort. Since I will probably never see it in person glad you shared it.

[@RoadtripDave]

I’m happy you enjoyed it, Kay! The resort is such an upgrade for what used to be there.

[@debsthriftytips]

Thanks for this awesome video! We hope to celebrate our 20th there later this year. 🙌🏼

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re so welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it! I think it’s a very good hotel to celebrate your 20th. Happy Anniversary to you both!

[@debsthriftytips]

@@RoadtripDave Thanks so much. God has been so kind and gracious.

[@johnharris4899]

Came 25 years ago and it was very nice 👌 👍 Thanks for sharing this video with me

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re more than welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@jbone9496]

Least favorite part of making E-7 is that the rates went up! Great video! We booked for the week after St Patrick’s Day next year!

[@RoadtripDave]

It seems like the rates always go up! 😄 Thank you very much! That week might actually be not as busy… Spring break is usually in full swing in April, but there is a lull in March.

[@SwimChamp.com911]

This place was soooooo cool. We wanna stay here again!

[@martinewatts2551]

Dave, sir....may I hire you for a voice over and a few commercials? Lol. Well done Dave!!! It was awesome! Serious.

[@RoadtripDave]

Aw, thank you Martine!! Sure, I’ll do some commercials! 😎🤙😁 I really appreciate that…you made my day!

[@jakeboles3251]

DoD Civilians who work for the Armed Forces can also stay here. Rates are a little more expensive than active military but still way cheaper than other Disney resorts of this caliber.

[@RoadtripDave]

Very good points…I mainly concentrated on the veterans since I am one myself. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@charlie88]

Thank you for this review! Very informative

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad that it was helpful!

[@TrainerCTZ]

Great review. Always wondered about this place. Could have use a flushed toilet however.

[@RoadtripDave]

Believe it or not, the toilet was flushed! Basically, the bottom of the toilet had a large drain hole with some rust on it. I definitely would’ve made sure there was nothing else in it when I filmed. 😎🤙

[@elena_k808]

Great video! Loved the tour & so informative! I’ve been wanting to check this resort out. My friends have stayed there & enjoyed it.

[@RoadtripDave]

Mahalo, Elena! I’m thrilled that you loved it! If your friends ever give you the opportunity to stay with them, I would take them up on it… Especially for the price!

[@eprohoda]

prfessional video-work~ 📹

[@RoadtripDave]

Thank you very much!

[@TheLivePlace]

Once again a complete and satisfying video that covers everything you want to see. Thank you for serving btw. I had the privilege of staying there before it was changed. We loved it, just a great atmosphere and I am a golfer. I honestly don't recall the fountain area, wondering if that was added later. Reminds me of the sweet yesteryear and betteryear of WDW. Don't recall a buffet either, churros? Oh man. Thats my kind of pool, just a nice kept big pool, nothing too crazy. Amazing place and video dude.

[@RoadtripDave]

It was my pleasure to show this to you, Dean! I appreciate that! I’ll admit that I still enjoyed the resort before it’s massive renovation, just for its quiet location and atmosphere. I’ve never been a golfer, but I can appreciate the beautiful scenery and ambience around the courses. The fountain might have been a recent addition, because I don’t remember that either. Good observation: I think it still has the quality of the yesteryear of WDW! Again, thank you for the kind words my brotha!

[@mike88nyc]

this is a treat thanks so much dude!

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re more than welcome! It was a treat to stay here and make the video for you!

[@hansomewarlord]

I was a lot of times. The first time i went there for my vacay with my fam because i made a bet with my grandpa. He said if i lost one hundred pounds i get 100 dollars. I used it to buy some toys. The second time i was there was i graduated from high school. the third my sister graduated from high school and my dad retired from the navy.

[@RoadtripDave]

That’s awesome! I’m sure your grandpa was happy for you! It really is a great place for military families. The best value on Disney property for family vacations, for certain! Congratulations on your dad retiring!

[@sonjamalcolm3875]

Thank you for the informative video. I would like to add a couple points. The walkway to the Poly is closed now which is a bummer and also to let people know that Gold Star surviving spouse receive 50% off rate of room for rank of deceased Military member.

[@RoadtripDave]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I did see that the walkway to the Poly is now closed during my recent visit last week, which is a HUGE disappointment. Good to know about Gold Star spouses! Thank you for the additional info!!

[@louc8782]

Wow, GREAT Video!!!!! We're booked here next June celebrating our 50th Anniversary. Gonna start the year at Hale Koa in February, Shades of Green in June (on our actual Anniversary) and Hopefully Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in October. A year of Celebration:) Are you Military? Ex Military? Just curious. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and always look to support my Brother and Sisters in Arms. We liked and subscribed too:)

[@RoadtripDave]

Thank you very much, Lou! Air Force veteran here, and I served in the 90s…ICBM launch control officer for 320th Missile Squadron. It’s always good to meet up with our brothers and sisters in arms! Thank YOU for your service!! It sounds like you have an amazing and impressive itinerary for your 50th anniversary. Congratulations!! I hope y’all will enjoy Shades of Green…it may not be as beautiful as Hale Koa, but I think it will be relaxing and right next door to the Disney stuff. Thanks again for subbing and for the thumbs up!! 😎🤙

[@louc8782]

@@RoadtripDave Thank you Dave and we look forward to following you for years to come:) keep up the great work my Brother in Arms!!!!!

[@RoadtripDave]

Lou, I so love your comments!! They just encourage and motivate me! Again, thank you!! Lord willing, I will do my best to give you more content!

[@debsthriftytips]

Hale Koa has our heart. Lived in it 3 months during our PCS years ago.

[@RoadtripDave]

That is just awesome! What a way to start your PCS!

[@laurinnabors8108]

Hi Dave! Great video, thank you for covering this as my family and I booked this property for our vacation next year. This was extremely helpful for planning purposes. One question - was your standard room on the Palm or Magnolia side?

[@RoadtripDave]

Hi Laurin! Thank you very much for watching, and I’m so pumped that this video helped you to plan your trip! Our room was on the Magnolia side, overlooking the main garden area. I hope your upcoming trip is awesome!

[@FLASHFC_90]

I am there right. Now

[@RoadtripDave]

Excellent! I hope you enjoy your stay there!

[@user-qy4cp2cz6l]

Maybe I missed it, was there a mini fridge in the room?

[@RoadtripDave]

Yes, they have it usually inside the TV stand/drawers. Ours was a little beat up, so keep in mind that some of them maybe a little old.

[@toddohana]

You forgot to mention Department of Defense!!!

[@RoadtripDave]

Whoops! You’re right! I thought I mentioned US government employees, but after watching it again, I didn’t. I apologize for that oversight!

[@ToddFam808]

@@RoadtripDave Yep DOD can rent there too. Thanks for the video!

[@RoadtripDave]

You’re so welcome! I will be making sure that I mention that error in the description. Thank you all for watching!

[@ToddFam808]

@@RoadtripDave awesome!

[@nissanheel]

Hello, I’m a 4 year Navy vet with honorable and service connected disability. Would I be eligible with my family to stay here for a 5-6 day vacation? Thanks!

[@RoadtripDave]

Hey there! Thank you for your service! I’m not sure how the disability system works, but if you were honorably discharged, you would be eligible to stay there for whatever time you wanted (if available) on the months of January and September. All of the other months are reserved for active duty and retirees only. Since you are on disability connected with your service, that could be a different situation. I would call them and ask for that specific issue. I hope you’re able to get it for whatever month you want!

[@theresadavis9126]

Great video Dave does this hotel have elevators to get to the rooms?

[@RoadtripDave]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, there are elevators on both wings of the hotel. You will find the elevators at the beginning section of those wings after leaving the main lobby and restaurant areas.

[@aimeefoster5216]

Need your help. I’ve always wanted to stay here but so scared that the hotel is not good. Went to eat breakfast here and I didn’t like it at all. Would you stay here again?

[@RoadtripDave]

Hmmm...what was it about the breakfast that you did not like? I know that there has been a lot of employee turnover throughout the whole WDW resort, so it could be that there were undertrained people at the restaurant. Considering that the room rates are astronomically better than the other Magic Kingdom hotels, and it has all the amenities of any other Disney Deluxe hotel, I would definitely stay here again. Just keep in mind that is not managed by Disney Resorts, so keep your expectations a little lower.

[@648tico]

Good prices but rooms look dated. Are all the standard rooms like this?

[@RoadtripDave]

Yes, pretty much all of the standard rooms are like the one we stayed in. Because this hotel is run by the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC), room updates are not as frequent.

[@sgtjpm]

Has a fridge but no microwave?

[@RoadtripDave]

That seems to be the case, at least for our room. The fridge is large enough to store mostly water bottles and sandwiches with a tiny freezer to keep ice packs for coolers.

[@mariahansen2164]

How much is the breakfast buffet for adults?

[@RoadtripDave]

Great questions!! The breakfast buffet is $17.50 for adults.

[@mariahansen2164]

Thank you so much! 💓

[@FLASHFC_90]

I there

[@mariahansen2164]

Is there a mini fridge in the rooms?

[@RoadtripDave]

Yes, there is! If you go to the 9:25 mark on the video, I show it there.

[@mariahansen2164]

Oh I missed it! Thank you very much!

[@juliewalter-it7ri]

What happen to the homemade ice cream ?

[@juliewalter-it7ri]

Dave, Sorry ! I should have watched your whole video

[@RoadtripDave]

😄😄 It’s all good! I was about to respond, but I got held up with work. Glad to see that you watched the whole video and found the ice cream!

[@mariahansen2164]

Do you have to take your own fire tv stick?

[@RoadtripDave]

Yes, you will have to provide your own streaming device. The Wi-Fi service is a little spotty, so you may want to use your cell phone as a hotspot.

[@mariahansen2164]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mariahansen2164]

Is it a k-cup coffee maker?

[@RoadtripDave]

Just saw this question…the coffee maker has its own special coffee filter inserts with coffee inside. The packets are right beside the maker. No K-cup, unfortunately!

[@mariahansen2164]

Awe....I'm just going to take my own keurig coffee maker...lol Going in October. Thank you!

[@kingyunaforevermore9641]

I'm taken already my care giver my wife hopefully God willing our gift from us to you on your happy day

[@RoadtripDave]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@kingyunaforevermore9641]

I'm only doing it for Puerto Rican and African American and Phillipino

[@RoadtripDave]

Awesome!