Who May Stay at the Shades of Green?
Because Shades of Green is an MWR resort, it is not open to the general public. Reservations may only be made by active-duty and retired members of the Armed Forces, current Reserve and National Guard members, and civilian employees of the Department of Defense. People who do not meet these eligibility requirements may stay at Shades of Green so long as they are on vacation with a sponsor who is an eligible person. What is interesting about it being a military hotel is that room rates are based on rank and/or pay grade. The rates are adjusted on a sliding scale, with prices increasing with rank and pay grade. Even the highest rates are comparable with pricing at Disney’s Value Resorts, but with all of the amenities and appeal of a deluxe resort. Eligible guests may also purchase discounted admission tickets for the WDW parks and other Orlando-area parks and activities at the Shades of Green ticket office. Again, these tickets may be used by any person; the only restriction is that the
