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Shades Of Green Question
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TinkRBell427
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Well, according to shadesofgreen.org they are still sending people to the North garden wing of the Contemporary. They did not mention any other hotel.
beast
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Shades of Green Delays Re-opening Until March
ORLANDO, Fla. (Army News Service) - The renovated Armed Forces Recreation Center “Shades of Green” at Walt Disney World Resort will open its doors to guests March 1 instead of Dec. 15 as originally planned. Unexpected construction delays have caused officials to move the opening date back 76 days, according to Peter F. Isaacs, chief operating officer at the US Army Community and Family Support Center. He said When Shades of Green does reopen, there will be 586 new or renovated rooms, 500 new covered parking spaces and 7,500 square feet for special events. Shades of Green General Manager Jim McCrindle personally signed more than 2,200 letters to guests already booked at Shades of Green, informing them of the delay. “We’re genuinely sorry for the delay, but it was unavoidable,” he said. Guests who already hold reservations are offered three options:
· Keep the same vacation dates for 2004 at the same room rates guaranteed in 2003.
· Keep their vacation dates for 2003 at a comparable Disney Resort at the same room rates plus the applicable state tax of 11%.
· Cancel the existing reservation and receive a full refund.
The renovation and expansion project that began in April 2002 was driven by high demand that kept the original 288 rooms at or near 100% occupancy. The hotel is financially self-sufficient, and no taxpayer dollars are used in the operations or for the new construction. Among the new rooms are 10 additional six- and eight-person suites. More rooms also conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Existing rooms are completely made over with new carpet, paint, curtains, and bedding. All rooms, except the suites, are the same size and are equipped with ironing boards, refrigerators, and new televisions with wireless keyboards. Guests will be able to play games and order attraction tickets online as well as access the Internet for a nominal fee to check e-mail. There will be a ballroom, meeting rooms, and four eateries. Existing restaurants were completely remodeled and a northern Italian-theme “trattoria” is being added. The current room rates of $66 for E-1 through E-5 will only go up $4 to $70. Other rates are computed on a sliding scale based on rank. The Armed Forces Recreation Center is open to DOD ID-card holders in all branches of military service: active-duty and reserve components, DOD civilians, both military and civilian DOD retirees, and their families.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Army News Service) - The renovated Armed Forces Recreation Center “Shades of Green” at Walt Disney World Resort will open its doors to guests March 1 instead of Dec. 15 as originally planned. Unexpected construction delays have caused officials to move the opening date back 76 days, according to Peter F. Isaacs, chief operating officer at the US Army Community and Family Support Center. He said When Shades of Green does reopen, there will be 586 new or renovated rooms, 500 new covered parking spaces and 7,500 square feet for special events. Shades of Green General Manager Jim McCrindle personally signed more than 2,200 letters to guests already booked at Shades of Green, informing them of the delay. “We’re genuinely sorry for the delay, but it was unavoidable,” he said. Guests who already hold reservations are offered three options:
· Keep the same vacation dates for 2004 at the same room rates guaranteed in 2003.
· Keep their vacation dates for 2003 at a comparable Disney Resort at the same room rates plus the applicable state tax of 11%.
· Cancel the existing reservation and receive a full refund.
The renovation and expansion project that began in April 2002 was driven by high demand that kept the original 288 rooms at or near 100% occupancy. The hotel is financially self-sufficient, and no taxpayer dollars are used in the operations or for the new construction. Among the new rooms are 10 additional six- and eight-person suites. More rooms also conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Existing rooms are completely made over with new carpet, paint, curtains, and bedding. All rooms, except the suites, are the same size and are equipped with ironing boards, refrigerators, and new televisions with wireless keyboards. Guests will be able to play games and order attraction tickets online as well as access the Internet for a nominal fee to check e-mail. There will be a ballroom, meeting rooms, and four eateries. Existing restaurants were completely remodeled and a northern Italian-theme “trattoria” is being added. The current room rates of $66 for E-1 through E-5 will only go up $4 to $70. Other rates are computed on a sliding scale based on rank. The Armed Forces Recreation Center is open to DOD ID-card holders in all branches of military service: active-duty and reserve components, DOD civilians, both military and civilian DOD retirees, and their families.
Disneyfalcon
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We have reservations for the last week of February and were told we would be staying at the Contemporary. Hope that's right!
Disneyfalcon
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I was told that by the people who work in reservations at the shades of green number. I'm not sure if they're disney cast members or not...
But regardless, I just double checked the letter sent to me by SOG informing me of the delay. It does say my reservation at SOG is being moved to the Contemporary.
I'm so excited! To me a moderate hotel, i.e. Port Orleans is not a comparable hotel to SOG.
So Contemporary in February here I come!
But regardless, I just double checked the letter sent to me by SOG informing me of the delay. It does say my reservation at SOG is being moved to the Contemporary.
I'm so excited! To me a moderate hotel, i.e. Port Orleans is not a comparable hotel to SOG.
So Contemporary in February here I come!
Grumpy56
Member
Originally posted by Disneyfalcon
I was told that by the people who work in reservations at the shades of green number. I'm not sure if they're disney cast members or not...
But regardless, I just double checked the letter sent to me by SOG informing me of the delay. It does say my reservation at SOG is being moved to the Contemporary.
I'm so excited! To me a moderate hotel, i.e. Port Orleans is not a comparable hotel to SOG.
So Contemporary in February here I come!
SOG reservation people are not Disney CM's but if they've confirmed it with you then I'd rest assured. It's an awesome deal, that likely will never be duplicated. We stayed there last Jan through SOG. Have fun and make sure you eat at the Ca Grill and watch the fireworks. The foods great and the setting can't be beat. Have fun!