Saturday, March 22, 2008

Just the Basic Facts







  • Address: 1950 W. Magnolia Palm Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830.
  • Resort Phone #: 407-824-3400.
  • Resort Fax #: 407-824-3460.
  • Reservation #: 888-593-2242.
  • Date Opened: 1973 (as The Golf Resort).
  • Resort Category: Moderate.
  • Room Information
  • # of Buildings: 1 large three-story building.
  • # of Rooms: 586.
  • Room Rates: MMR resort pricing operates differently than most hotels in that the price goes up as does the guest's rank. Rates start at $80 for E-1 through E-5 and go up to $109 for others. Junior suites cost $225 regardless of rank and full suites are $250.
  • Services Information
  • Concierge Service: No.
  • Valet Parking: No.
  • Internet: No.
  • Laundry: There are two self-service laundry rooms on the first floor. A laundry service is also available.
  • Pools and swimming: The resort has two swimming pools, one of which is in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.
  • Gym and Exercise: A full gym is provided with equipment, free weights, and aerobic space.
  • Spa: No.
  • Turndown service: No.
  • Transportation Information
  • On foot: Walking from Shades of Green to other destinations is discouraged.
  • Bus: Shades of Green does not use the regular free bus service, instead operating its own. There are two routes. Bus A goes to the Ticket & Transportation Center at Magic Kingdom and Bus B goes to Animal Kingdom, the Blizzard Beach water park, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. From these points you can connect to other destinations using the Walt Disney World busses.
  • Monorail: No.
  • Ferries: No.

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