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Shades of Green (Military/DoD Only)

Armed Forces Recreation Center resort next to the Polynesian, exclusively for military, veterans, and DoD-eligible guests: Deluxe location at subsidized, rank-based…

Not a Disney-owned hotel
Tier
Nearby hotel
Typical rate
$130-250/night (by rank/eligibility tier)
Getting to parks
Free shuttles to all four parks
Closest park
Magic Kingdom
Pools
1

The short version

Armed Forces Recreation Center resort next to the Polynesian, exclusively for military, veterans, and DoD-eligible guests: Deluxe location at subsidized, rank-based prices. The single best deal at WDW if you qualify. (Upscale tier, approx. guest rating 4.6/5.)

Why people love it

  • EARLY THEME PARK ENTRY plus extended evening hours (confirmed through 2027)
  • Rank-based pricing from ~$130
  • Largest standard rooms on property
  • Military ticket pricing on site

Worth knowing

  • Military/DoD eligibility required
  • Book far ahead, demand is high

Best for

  • Off-property savings
  • Drive/shuttle stays

Getting around

  • Free shuttles to all four parks

Rooms

RoomSleepsSizeWhat you get
Oversized Standard Room5Varies~450 sq ft, among WDW's largest
Junior Suite6VariesExtra space
Family Suite8VariesMulti-room

Pools and things to do

  • Two pools
  • Golf

Amenities

  • Two pools plus splash pad
  • Golf adjacent
  • AAFES store
  • Multiple restaurants

Rates and amenities from shadesofgreen.org , guest rating about 4.6 out of 5. I confirm everything for your dates.