🧠 Quick Facts About Shades of Green
Room Amenities
- Standard rooms include a mini refrigerator, but no microwave.
- Microwaves are available for guest use in the Express Café and Exchange.
- Personal appliances like coffee pots or kettles are not allowed.
Shopping & Facilities
- Tobacco and alcohol require a valid military ID to purchase.
- Laundry rooms are located in both the Magnolia and Palm Wings.
- Laundry detergent is available for purchase in vending machines.
Parking & Resort Status
- Self-parking is $17 per night, and is not included in your room rate.
- Shades of Green is on Disney property, but is not owned or operated by Disney.
- Parking at Disney Theme Parks is not free for guests of Shades of Green.
Park Perks & MagicBands
- Guests enjoy Early Theme Park Entry like Disney Resort Guests
- Guests also enjoy Extended Evening Hours like Disney Deluxe Resort guests.
- MagicBands work for park entry and Lightning Lanes, but not for purchases or unlocking your resort room door.
Military Disney Tickets
- Park reservations are required for all Disney Salute tickets.
- Park Hopper Tickets allow park hopping after checking into your reserved park.
- Park Hopper Plus Tickets include theme park admission plus extra experiences:
Park Hopper Plus “Plusses” (one use per day per pass)
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon water parks
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course (tee time required)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports (non-ticketed events)
- One round of mini golf before 4pm at either:
- Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shades of Green
🕒 Check-In, Check-Out, and Payments
Does Shades offer late check-out?
Yes — but it’s limited and only available until noon. Ask the front desk early if you’d like to request it.
What forms of payment does Shades accept for stays?
They accept debit and credit cards, cash, and personal checks.
Food and beverage outlets at Shades of Green are cashless. Please plan to use credit, debit, or mobile payments. Other locations such as the front desk, AAFES, and attractions may still accept cash.
Can I make payments toward my Shades reservation?
Yes! Use the Payment Remittance Form on the Magical Mouse Command site.
What’s the cancellation policy at Shades of Green?
You can cancel up to 14 days before arrival with no penalty.
🍽️ Dining and Gift Cards
Can I purchase the Disney Dining Plan as a Shades guest?
Unfortunately, no. The Dining Plan is only available to guests staying at Disney-owned resorts.
Can I use Disney Gift Cards to pay at Shades of Green?
No — but the Exchange does sell Disney gift cards, which can be used throughout Disney World.
🧺 Amenities and Facilities
Shades laundry facilities
It’s $3.50 per wash and $3.50 per dry. No pods allowed, and detergent is available in vending machines. Payment is by credit card only.
- Paying with credit? A hold is placed for the full amount (plus estimated incidentals and parking) and finalized at check-out.
- Using debit, cash, or personal check? Full payment is due at check-in.
Can guests pin trade, sprinkle pixie dust, or decorate doors at Shades?
Yes! The doors are metal, so magnets work great — get creative!
🏨 Room and Guest Policies
How many rooms can I reserve per military ID?
Each eligible sponsor can reserve up to three rooms — one for yourself and two for guests.
How many guests can stay in each room?
- Standard rooms sleep up to 5
- Junior and Garden Suites sleep 6
- Family Suite sleeps 8
- Palm and Magnolia Suites sleep 10
Can a military spouse stay without the service member?
Yes — as long as the spouse has a valid dependent ID at check-in.
Can friends or family visit us at Shades of Green?
Yes! Visitors are welcome to dine at the restaurants. However, only registered guests can use the pools, splash pad, hot tub, fitness center, or transportation.
🛒 Nearby Stores
What Walmart is closest to Shades of Green?
Two nearby locations:
- 📍 3250 Vineland Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- 📍 2855 N Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747
