As guests approach Shades of Green, they are greeted by a flag array atop a rock formation with waterfalls.

The resort has a modern country club aesthetic and is surrounded by wooded areas, waterfalls, and tropical gardens.

Its pro shop offers golf lessons for people of all ages and skill levels, led by experienced instructors.

[3] Guests could also enjoy live entertainment by a duo called Amos and Charles, who played a mix of soft rock, bluegrass, country, and folk music at the Magnolia Room.

The resort described itself as having "the rustic charm of a quiet country inn", with rooms decorated in a bright, airy style.

Recreation included the Diamond Mine Arcade, two pools, jogging paths, two tennis courts, and golf on either of the two adjacent championship courses.

Rates in the early 1990s for the Disney Inn ranged from $195.00 a night for two queen beds and a sleeper sofa to $500.00 for suites.

On February 1, 1994, the U.S. Department of Defense secured a 100-year lease for the resort, restricting its use to eligible guests under the MWR program.

The renovation remodeled the guest rooms in the Magnolia Wing, doubled the number of guest rooms, added ten family suites, additional dining options, 7,500 sq ft (700 m2) of meeting facilities, a fitness center, and a multi-level, 500-space parking garage.

[7] Shades of Green is considered a Disney-owned resort for purposes of Extra Magic Hours at the theme parks.

However, due to its ownership by the Department of Defense, it does not have certain amenities that are exclusive to Disney-owned resorts, including the ability to make room charges, free parking at Disney World's theme parks or the ability to participate in the Disney Dining Plan.

[8] Shades of Green is enveloped by two PGA Championship golf courses, Disney's Palm and Magnolia.

Additionally, the resort features the nine-hole Oak Trail, a par-36 layout with holes ranging from 132 to 517 yards.