Hi there, Heather!
Welcome to planDisney, and thank you for your question! I hope you are ready for a fun stay at Shades of Green Resort! It is a wonderful option for military families to visit and enjoy all the magic at
Walt Disney World Resort. Being close to Disney's Magic Kingdom Park is a huge bonus, as well as all the amenities that are available at Shades, including two pools, a fun kids' play area, and great dining options. Start your day with breakfast at
Garden Gallery (where you can get classic
and chocolate Mickey Waffles!) before hopping on the bus to your theme park of the day. Don't forget to take photos by the Mickey statue in the lobby and the giant Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar outside The Exchange!
Bus transportation at Walt Disney World is included in your stay at Shades, and there is a parking garage available for Guests staying at Shades that has a
daily fee of $17 per night of stay. Unfortunately, the
complimentary theme park self-parking is only available to Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels. The bus system at Shades is very efficient, and the buses have plenty of space each time we use them. If you are trying to get to a theme park as early as possible, I recommend booking a Minnie Van through the Lyft app to get you where you need to go.
Heather, I hope all of this information was helpful! Thank you again for visiting planDisney!
Frances