Official SHADES OF GREEN Information

[rlovew]

Are there microwaves anywhere on property for guests to use?

I don't believe I have noticed any.

Rebecca

 

[dogodisney]

Are there microwaves anywhere on property for guests to use?

I read somewhere that they have one in the laundry room but I do not know personally.

 

[stitchrulz]

I read somewhere that they have one in the laundry room but I do not know personally.

I'm pretty sure we did see one in the laundry room as we were walking past. (I don't do laundry on vacation! )

 

[MrsNesbitt]

Are there microwaves anywhere on property for guests to use?

Yes, there are microwaves in the laundry rooms. I used one during our last stay in November 2008, It was adequate for warming foods and cooking small frozen dinners.

 

[Sleepy]

While anyone can just walk onto SOG property without showing ID, as buffettgirl said, why in the world would anyone want to make the special trip, wasting their time in the process, just to eat there? The food really is not the best. Think WDW buffet with a much much poorer budget.

In addition to answer the other question asked, the gift shop is no different than any other. Just the basics stuff one would need on a vacation. They have nicer stuff at the WDW resort gift shops. Don't be disappointed if once you get there, you are asked for proof of staying there to purchase stuff. If you are military and just staying somewhere else, your military ID will be fine.


Now for the million dollar question.......Why would they have a microwave in the laundry room? That seems like such an odd place. Don't they have an unused room or an empty space in a room somewhere? I would like to see microwaves in each guest room or at least make them available to guests for a fee if they want one. I know I looked up info on a WDW resort concerning the 40% off deal and saw that a microwave could be requested. It was a bit surprising to me that a WDW resort would offer this but not SOG. Afterall, SOG was the first to introduce permanant fridges in each room.

 

[kardut]

Hoping someone can report back on Evergreens! I could give SOG a call, but it would nice to hear from someone that has recently stayed there.

Thanks!

As of today, Evergreen is still open with no signs of closing, according to DH who is there now.

 

[suevee]

We are pulling in on Feb 19. So maybe we will join you at the pool!!!! Or should we make it the HOT TUB!!!!

Does anyone have any questions (other that Evergreens status) that we could research for you?

 

[buffettgirl]

As of today, Evergreen is still open with no signs of closing, according to DH who is there now.

So do you think what everyone heard was just a rumor??? That's good if it was. The need to keep evergreens (or something like it) open.

We are pulling in on Feb 19. So maybe we will join you at the pool!!!! Or should we make it the HOT TUB!!!!

Does anyone have any questions (other that Evergreens status) that we could research for you?

if you don't mind - could you ask what construction will be in July???

and I can't wait to hear what room you were in/ what part / and how you liked it.

 

[suevee]

if you don't mind - could you ask what construction will be in July???

and I can't wait to hear what room you were in/ what part / and how you liked it. [/QUOTE]


No problem. This time we asked for the new section. If we get it, it will be a first for us. When we take our grands we like to be near the pool.

 

[buffettgirl]

No problem. This time we asked for the new section. If we get it, it will be a first for us. When we take our grands we like to be near the pool.

Thanks. We've only been in the old section. But we were near to the lobby (and it was dec) so the pool wasn't a big deal for us.

There are 3 of us going (us, mom&dad, brother&wife) and I was hoping for first floor rooms - we had great patios in the old section and we all sat outside, playing cards, it was better than having adjoining rooms. I'd miss that if we had a "private" balcony. So I'm hoping for that again.

 

[Buddiebo]

Great news that Evergreens is still open! Maybe those going there in the near future can update us on its status.

I'll be heading there March 23-30th!

 

[vicki845]

I'm tryng to find out if we are eligible for the discount. Can someone clarify what the word retired means? The description states retired from active duty.Would that be the same as discharged? It doesn't sounds like it. My husband was discharged after serving seven years in the Marines. Does that mean he is eligible for the discount or not. I ask cm on the phone but she didn't know. Help!

 

[dogodisney]

I'm tryng to find out if we are eligible for the discount. Can someone clarify what the word retired means? The description states retired from active duty.Would that be the same as discharged? It doesn't sounds like it. My husband was discharged after serving seven years in the Marines. Does that mean he is eligible for the discount or not. I ask cm on the phone but she didn't know. Help!

No discharged and retired are too different things.

Your husband does not qualify.

 

[Minnie Lor]

I'm tryng to find out if we are eligible for the discount. Can someone clarify what the word retired means? The description states retired from active duty.Would that be the same as discharged? It doesn't sounds like it. My husband was discharged after serving seven years in the Marines. Does that mean he is eligible for the discount or not. I ask cm on the phone but she didn't know. Help!

I'm not 100% sure but I think your DH would have to be medically discharged to be eligible.

 

[Bay Hill]

>>Now for the million dollar question.......Why would they have a microwave in the laundry room? That seems like such an odd place. Don't they have an unused room or an empty space in a room somewhere? I would like to see microwaves in each guest room or at least make them available to guests for a fee if they want one. I know I looked up info on a WDW resort concerning the 40% off deal and saw that a microwave could be requested.<<

I think it is a fire code violation if the microwaves are in the guest room.

It's somewhere in the SOG newsletter.

Agree with buffettgirl that the food is bad, but the beer is good :

 

[GrumpyOne]

I'm not 100% sure but I think your DH would have to be medically discharged to be eligible.

It takes a service disability rated at 100% if one of the other criteria aren't met.

http://www.shadesofgreen.org/eligibility.htm

 

[rlovew]

I'm tryng to find out if we are eligible for the discount. Can someone clarify what the word retired means? The description states retired from active duty.Would that be the same as discharged? It doesn't sounds like it. My husband was discharged after serving seven years in the Marines. Does that mean he is eligible for the discount or not. I ask cm on the phone but she didn't know. Help!

If he is retired or medically discharged with enough disablity he will have a valid id card. My DH has a medical retirement with 30% disability and we can still use all military services. He and I each have retiree ID cards and they look the same as any other retiree ID card.

 

[vicki845]

No discharged and retired are too different things.

Your husband does not qualify.

I'm not 100% sure but I think your DH would have to be medically discharged to be eligible.

It takes a service disability rated at 100% if one of the other criteria aren't met.

http://www.shadesofgreen.org/eligibility.htm

If he is retired or medically discharged with enough disablity he will have a valid id card. My DH has a medical retirement with 30% disability and we can still use all military services. He and I each have retiree ID cards and they look the same as any other retiree ID card.

No he does not quailfy then. Thank you!

 

[Sleepy]

Does anyone have any questions (other that Evergreens status) that we could research for you?

My first few questions are also about the construction in the old section since that is where we are staying (pool room). Maybe I am just not understanding it right, but the last poster with a copy of the notification on the door left me confused .

1) I know they are doing renovation of the rooms. Does this mean the rooms have been gutted, or are they just redoing the bathrooms.....what exactly does this renovation consist of? I am also wondering (depending on how specific they are working) if they are removing the partitions in the rooms. I really like those as opposed to the new section. It gives the room a more "suite" feel. Are they replacing carpeting, furniture, etc as they go or are they replacing all that at the end of August?

2) What is their estimated finish date for the rooms in the old section?

3) The other poster's notice seemed to indicate replacement of furniture, carpeting, etc toward the end of August. There was mention of the hallways. Again, I am confused. Does this mean that by that time the rooms will be completed and then they will then focus on the stuff in the hallways, or does this mean that at that time they will be replacing all the old furniture and carpeting in the rooms as well. Just trying to get an idea of how finished the rooms will be and how much dust and noise we will encounter during our stay. What I request has a lot to do with the progress/location of the renovation. We will be at SOG August 7-16.

4) Are all their busses capable of transporting an ECV? If not, what is the rotation of accessibility?

5) Is there any talk of putting microwaves in the rooms in the future or the possibility of renting one?

Thanks a bunch for checking on these things for us!

 

[daisy1234]

We had a wonderful stay at SOG! We were in room 1115 and 1116 connecting! We loved the bus system! I loved how friendly the drivers were...They were especially great with the folks using the scooters ...they boarded first...The buses have a ramp that the driver extends out electronically....you drive up and your ready to roll! most seemed to transfer to a seat and the driver would secure the vehicle. It was very easy riding the bus to the TTC then going on the monorail! A few times we called the bell guy and hopped on the shady shuttle to the poly...basically to make it to rope drop! But the buses may jhave made it! They left at 8:30 and teh park opened at 9 am...it is amazing how close you are ...we forgot we are actually on disney property! We were sad ...very sad that Manginos closed...seems that the staff really misses the fine dining as well! The menu in Manginos is basically the Evergreens menu with a couple italian specialties. We ate there and really were not impressed and we had poor service that night...but I think it is the waitress is trying to transition to the different menu and apparently they are busier with the evergreens menu! We LOVED the buffet! It was food that everyone can eat....though not gormet...I was happy they had mixed greens on the salad bar!!! The kids loved the food!!! We loved the quality for the price!!! The Mickey Waffles in the am were awesome...and yes they did taste better than the round ones!!! They were moist inside and crunchy outside! The coffee here was drinkable!!! I really am so happy that we had this restaurant...it saved us a bundle! Children 4 and up are only 4 bucks!!!

The coffee in the rooms is VERY BAD!!!!! But we brought a can of our fav columbian from home and the pot was great!!! I have heard the starbucks was good!

We did swim in the 72 degree weather....the water felt great...just cold when getting out!

Overall we had a great stay and we would recommend this hotel! I loved the Mickey in the front!!!!...great touch!

My only regret was not staying a couple more days...a company is sponsoring a character breakfast outside on the tennis couts this week!!! Free for all SOG guests...you have to call the desk to register!!! They are having 2 seatings!!! I think it is tomorrow!!! Bummer...we are home today!!!!

Enjoy! I'll try to check if anyone has questions!!!

PS...a great thing to do on a day off...go to the poly and rent the mini motor boat....the kids LOVED it!!! It was $60 for 1 hour!!! Soooo worth it and we got great pictures!!!

We met a lot of great military families!