strawberryblonde
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<font color=darkviolet>I just did a quick search to see what has been answered about Shades of Green so I hope I'm not repeating anything 
. I noticed someone posted that the new wing has a double fold out bed. Actually, the couch is full length, but the bed is just a single. Just like the couch beds at the Contemporary, with a quick flip, instant bed. I like this style better than the love seat in the old wing. IMO, more comfortable for sleeping on, plus it doesn't fold out into the room so you keep your floor space even when bed is in use.
We stayed at the Contemporary last spring in the North wing and liked it. I think the new wing rooms at SOG are bigger and nicer. I like the way the shower and toliet are behind one door and the two sink w/mirror are behind another. There seems to be a bit more space between the beds and walking space. Closets are alittle smaller (than Contemporary's). Chest of drawers with TV on top reminded me very much of the set up at the CR, just different theme. Our balcony faced the golf course and we had peace and quiet our entire stay. Getting to our car was easy. We were on the 3rd floor and could usually find a parking spot on 3 in the garage, didn't have to use the elevator this way. Level 5 was the easiest to find a parking space on but your car would be uncovered (thus get hotter during the day). Level 5 of the garage has a perfect view of MK's fireworks.
There was a big laundry room on 3rd floor, I'm not sure if any other floor had one or not. It would be a pain to do laundry if it wasn't on your floor because the stairs right by the laundry room are for emergency use only (you can't get out onto other floors once in them, don't ask me how I know
). $1.00 to wash and .75 cents to dry. You won't have to put any extra money into the dryers either, everything got bone dry in one cycle .
There are outside stairs at the very far end of the new wing. It is quicker to take this "back way" to Evergreen's and the Mickey head pool than to walk all the way forward, through the lobby, and then back through the old wing to the pool area. If you are using a wheel chair or stroller, you must go all the way forward to use the elevator. By that time you may as well walk through the lobby and past the little shops just in case you see something you want to buy.
The walk to the bus stop seemed shorter from the new wing.
If kicking back by the pool and ordering food from Evergreen's is your thing (it is mine), I think the old wing would be the best choice. If easy access to your car in the garage is important to you, the new wing rocks. They were still offering valet parking for free even though the parking garage was open. I would use valet if staying in the old wing.
I had requested a room in the old wing before my arrival but they had nothing available when I checked in in the evening so I was placed in the new wing. I could have moved to the old wing the next day but by that time, we were liking the new room very much (plus I was lazy about moving). I like the new rooms better but like the location near the pools better. Kind of makes it "fair" no matter where you end up, lol. Hope this helps you know what to ask for. Not that you will get what you ask for anyway.......... They will tell you that there is no difference between the wings, that all the rooms are the same just different colors. I think there are alot of differences and both have their pluses. Old rooms have the hanging light above the table and four chairs instead of just two. TV behind doors, which is a cute Inn type look. Half walls and a smaller couch. Good luck and happy planning. </font>
. I noticed someone posted that the new wing has a double fold out bed. Actually, the couch is full length, but the bed is just a single. Just like the couch beds at the Contemporary, with a quick flip, instant bed. I like this style better than the love seat in the old wing. IMO, more comfortable for sleeping on, plus it doesn't fold out into the room so you keep your floor space even when bed is in use.We stayed at the Contemporary last spring in the North wing and liked it. I think the new wing rooms at SOG are bigger and nicer. I like the way the shower and toliet are behind one door and the two sink w/mirror are behind another. There seems to be a bit more space between the beds and walking space. Closets are alittle smaller (than Contemporary's). Chest of drawers with TV on top reminded me very much of the set up at the CR, just different theme. Our balcony faced the golf course and we had peace and quiet our entire stay. Getting to our car was easy. We were on the 3rd floor and could usually find a parking spot on 3 in the garage, didn't have to use the elevator this way. Level 5 was the easiest to find a parking space on but your car would be uncovered (thus get hotter during the day). Level 5 of the garage has a perfect view of MK's fireworks.
There was a big laundry room on 3rd floor, I'm not sure if any other floor had one or not. It would be a pain to do laundry if it wasn't on your floor because the stairs right by the laundry room are for emergency use only (you can't get out onto other floors once in them, don't ask me how I know
). $1.00 to wash and .75 cents to dry. You won't have to put any extra money into the dryers either, everything got bone dry in one cycle . There are outside stairs at the very far end of the new wing. It is quicker to take this "back way" to Evergreen's and the Mickey head pool than to walk all the way forward, through the lobby, and then back through the old wing to the pool area. If you are using a wheel chair or stroller, you must go all the way forward to use the elevator. By that time you may as well walk through the lobby and past the little shops just in case you see something you want to buy.
The walk to the bus stop seemed shorter from the new wing.
If kicking back by the pool and ordering food from Evergreen's is your thing (it is mine), I think the old wing would be the best choice. If easy access to your car in the garage is important to you, the new wing rocks. They were still offering valet parking for free even though the parking garage was open. I would use valet if staying in the old wing.
I had requested a room in the old wing before my arrival but they had nothing available when I checked in in the evening so I was placed in the new wing. I could have moved to the old wing the next day but by that time, we were liking the new room very much (plus I was lazy about moving). I like the new rooms better but like the location near the pools better. Kind of makes it "fair" no matter where you end up, lol. Hope this helps you know what to ask for. Not that you will get what you ask for anyway.........
. They will tell you that there is no difference between the wings, that all the rooms are the same just different colors. I think there are alot of differences and both have their pluses. Old rooms have the hanging light above the table and four chairs instead of just two. TV behind doors, which is a cute Inn type look. Half walls and a smaller couch. Good luck and happy planning. </font>
Thank you for the info about SOG!!!
Thanks for all the info on SOG. I had a question about charging to your room. Do you know if you can charge the meals you eat at Garden Gallery and Evergreens back to your room? 
