My understanding is the Central Florida Tourism Improvement board (formerly Reedy Creek Improvement District) actually offered to fully fund a crosswalk bridge, but Disney said NO. That is right. They said NO to free money that would not come from the Disney pockets. In my opinion, Disney does not want the Shades of Green (military members, families, and veterans, and Gold Star families) walking from the Shades of Green and visiting the Polynesian Resort restaurants and especially to use the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom! For more info, see TH-cam videos from "WDW Pro" who details this info much better than I ever could. Bottom line, Disney stopping pedestrian traffic to the Polynesian really steams my clams!!
When we visited last February, an employee told us that an agreement had been reached to build a walkway. However, Disney and the DoD could not agree on who was responsible for maintaining the walkway for the life of the structure. As a result, the agreement to build fell apart. Not sure of the validity of this info but this is what we were told.
it's actually a repurposed disney hotel that was called the disney inn. Disney struck a deal with the military. it's cheaper based on rank. and it's right across the street from the poly.
There are four Armed Forces Recreation Centers. Shades of Green at Disney, Hale Koa in Hawaii, Edelweiss Resort in Garmish, Germany, and the Dragon Hill Lodge in Korea.
I make a limited amount of stuff then I give em out around the parks. Im happy that you liked them because the responses were not great when I gave em out. It didn't seem like people understood what they were.
@@flvets man that’s to bad. I’m sorry. 😢 well hopefully I’m in shades whenever you hand some out! I’ll be looking for them! But if you ever get a wild hair to make another one this little guy from Kansas would love one
From what I found under eligibility, ID is DD Form 2, PHS 1866-1 or 1866-3 and ID is DD Form 1173 or 2765 should work. This is the number on your Government ID. If you have any specific questions, here is Shades of Green information. Reservations & General Information +1 (888) 593-2242 Hours of operation Monday - Friday 0800 - 2100 hours, Saturday 0800 - 1600 hours, Closed Sundays and all Federal Holidays I hope this helps and that you guys have a great time at Disney!!
I kinda dig the DVC membership.. But Shades of Green hits different for me mostly because I enjoy seeing my military Brothers and Sister enjoying life at home... And swapping war stories and hearing where all the service members are from will never get old for me.
@@flvetsyes I mean the DVC Hilton tower design at the Riviera and Polynesian is an eyesore compared to the unique hotels on the resort. I just hope when Bob Iger finally leaves, the new generation of management there will see the long term benefit in magical places like the wilderness lodge.
Can a non- military person visit the resort just to see it, maybe eat? I remember when it was one of three of the original resorts, called the Golf Resort or something like that.
@@kdganske53 I know families that have entered the resort that were non military. The guard does check for military, retired, and CAC cards at the gate. Also non military families can be sponsored to stay here. If you can get on, everything on the resort is tax free! I’m sorry my answer is not as clear as I would like it to be. I show my military retiree ID when I enter and tell them I’m there to buy tickets.
@@flvets Thank you, I just checked Google Earth and it appears that the route to the Golf Course goes past the guard house. Am I seeing this correctly? Do the guards manage the golf patrons from the resort patrons and if so, how can they manage golfers from wandering over to the resort? I always wished I could visit the resort just to see what it was like. In 1974 when I first went to WDW, I tried to stay at the Polynesian Resort but it was booked, as was the Contemporary. They offered the Golf Resort but as I wasn't a golfer, so I went to a local Holiday Inn. Being from Canada, I won't be passing by that way soon but during my past visits, I stayed on WDW property and took time to visit the various resorts. Shades of Green looks like a very tranquil resort.
@@flvets When we go we sponsor my brother and his wife and my sister. They are non-military. If you are honorably discharged military, but not active duty or retired you can only go in January and September and you can sponsor two additional rooms.
So, in 2020, they expanded the guest eligibility to Veterans. If you are a veteran with a honorable discharge, you can use all the facilities there without restriction. So the exchange, ticket purchases, restaurants, etc. And during the months of September and January, you can also book a room there as well. If you are a veteran with a service connected disability greater than 0%, you can use all the facilities and book a room at anytime of the year. Disabled veterans can also sponsor non-military guests as well. You just have to be present during check-in, afterward, the non-military guests get a special card that allows them access to all facilities during their stay.
I love your awesome videos. They are so informative. Makes me want to visit!!
I'm surprised that they haven't put an overhead walkway across there.
They aren't going to. Too much money to build, and also Disney doesn't want the cheaper veteran guests going over to the Polynesian anymore.
I believe it was requested by DOD but denied by Reedy Creek.
My understanding is the Central Florida Tourism Improvement board (formerly Reedy Creek Improvement District) actually offered to fully fund a crosswalk bridge, but Disney said NO. That is right. They said NO to free money that would not come from the Disney pockets. In my opinion, Disney does not want the Shades of Green (military members, families, and veterans, and Gold Star families) walking from the Shades of Green and visiting the Polynesian Resort restaurants and especially to use the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom! For more info, see TH-cam videos from "WDW Pro" who details this info much better than I ever could. Bottom line, Disney stopping pedestrian traffic to the Polynesian really steams my clams!!
When we visited last February, an employee told us that an agreement had been reached to build a walkway. However, Disney and the DoD could not agree on who was responsible for maintaining the walkway for the life of the structure. As a result, the agreement to build fell apart. Not sure of the validity of this info but this is what we were told.
Falling Down, great Movie
I had no idea Shades of Green even existed.
it's actually a repurposed disney hotel that was called the disney inn.
Disney struck a deal with the military.
it's cheaper based on rank.
and it's right across the street from the poly.
We’re a military family and I literally just learned about it too
They also have Hale Koa in Hawaii. Same thing
@@markbirchfield1120 Hale Koa is Beautiful!!
There are four Armed Forces Recreation Centers. Shades of Green at Disney, Hale Koa in Hawaii, Edelweiss Resort in Garmish, Germany, and the Dragon Hill Lodge in Korea.
Great video. I'm staying later this year and this was really helpful and informative. Will also be on the look out for one of your art pieces. Thanks
Thank you! I Hope you guys have a Great time!
That Aztec Darth Vader is amazing. Would there be any chance you could send me one!? 😅
I make a limited amount of stuff then I give em out around the parks. Im happy that you liked them because the responses were not great when I gave em out. It didn't seem like people understood what they were.
@@flvets man that’s to bad. I’m sorry. 😢 well hopefully I’m in shades whenever you hand some out! I’ll be looking for them! But if you ever get a wild hair to make another one this little guy from Kansas would love one
Can Civil Service stay here too? I’d like to bring a gf from Germany over to stay here and go to Disney for a few days.
From what I found under eligibility, ID is DD Form 2, PHS 1866-1 or 1866-3 and ID is DD Form 1173 or 2765 should work. This is the number on your Government ID. If you have any specific questions, here is Shades of Green information.
Reservations & General Information
+1 (888) 593-2242
Hours of operation Monday - Friday 0800 - 2100 hours,
Saturday 0800 - 1600 hours, Closed Sundays and all Federal Holidays
I hope this helps and that you guys have a great time at Disney!!
Me and my family love Shades of Green, we’ll keep an eye out for your art in December!!
@@sealspeaks4137 Thank you! I always like to do different designs.
I’m grateful Disney leadership can’t get their hands on this resort. They would turn it into another eyesore DVC tower.
I kinda dig the DVC membership.. But Shades of Green hits different for me mostly because I enjoy seeing my military Brothers and Sister enjoying life at home... And swapping war stories and hearing where all the service members are from will never get old for me.
@@flvetsyes I mean the DVC Hilton tower design at the Riviera and Polynesian is an eyesore compared to the unique hotels on the resort.
I just hope when Bob Iger finally leaves, the new generation of management there will see the long term benefit in magical places like the wilderness lodge.
Shades of Green is awesome! I just stayed there in June and they are the friendliest and cleanest place ever!
Do you sell those Starwars wooden pieces ? I need them!!
Im sorry, I don't sell them. I make stuff then give it away, usually at amusement parks. Im glad you like 'em!!
They lost me once the walkway went.😫
I feel that Disney and the Reedy Creek oversight district do not know the nostalgia that was created by the walkway for military families.
Can a non- military person visit the resort just to see it, maybe eat? I remember when it was one of three of the original resorts, called the Golf Resort or something like that.
@@kdganske53 I know families that have entered the resort that were non military. The guard does check for military, retired, and CAC cards at the gate. Also non military families can be sponsored to stay here. If you can get on, everything on the resort is tax free! I’m sorry my answer is not as clear as I would like it to be. I show my military retiree ID when I enter and tell them I’m there to buy tickets.
@@flvets Thank you, I just checked Google Earth and it appears that the route to the Golf Course goes past the guard house. Am I seeing this correctly? Do the guards manage the golf patrons from the resort patrons and if so, how can they manage golfers from wandering over to the resort? I always wished I could visit the resort just to see what it was like. In 1974 when I first went to WDW, I tried to stay at the Polynesian Resort but it was booked, as was the Contemporary. They offered the Golf Resort but as I wasn't a golfer, so I went to a local Holiday Inn. Being from Canada, I won't be passing by that way soon but during my past visits, I stayed on WDW property and took time to visit the various resorts. Shades of Green looks like a very tranquil resort.
@@flvets When we go we sponsor my brother and his wife and my sister. They are non-military. If you are honorably discharged military, but not active duty or retired you can only go in January and September and you can sponsor two additional rooms.
So, in 2020, they expanded the guest eligibility to Veterans.
If you are a veteran with a honorable discharge, you can use all the facilities there without restriction. So the exchange, ticket purchases, restaurants, etc. And during the months of September and January, you can also book a room there as well.
If you are a veteran with a service connected disability greater than 0%, you can use all the facilities and book a room at anytime of the year. Disabled veterans can also sponsor non-military guests as well. You just have to be present during check-in, afterward, the non-military guests get a special card that allows them access to all facilities during their stay.