Mangino's restaurant

NokeyNose · 07-23-2008

Hi all! We are going to be getting the DDP, but we saw the menu for Mangino's at The Shades of Green resort and thought it looked spectacular. We are aware that they do not take the dining plan, but we figured we may check it out, maybe use 2 tables service credits for another restaurant and pay for Mangino's.

Has anyone been? Even though it is at Shades of Green, anyone can attend the restaurant right?

Prezcatz · 07-23-2008

Technically, no. According to their website, use of the entire resort is restricted to several categories. I think this is partially because they have a tax exemption because it is considered a "federal facility". Here is the link:
Shades of Green® Resort on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort offical website is the only Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in the continental U.S. Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is a military resort serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air

That being said, when we stayed there in 2006, I don't recall ever getting our room keys or IDs checked.
Here is some info about Mangino's from the SoG website:
Shades of Green® Resort on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort offical website is the only Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in the continental U.S. Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is a military resort serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air

We did not eat at Manginos because of our 3 young kids, but we walked past several times. It looked really nice, but smaller than I expected, through the windows. We ate mostly at the Garden Gallery. The food was pretty good there as I recall.

Prezcatz Paul

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-23-2008

We stayed at SoG in 2004 and we were never asked for proof that we were guests at the resort. We were also never asked for proof to enter the resort. It's an easy walk from the Poly, maybe 5 minutes if I remember correctly.

Prezcatz · 07-24-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

It's an easy walk from the Poly, maybe 5 minutes if I remember correctly.

That's the way I would recommend (and the way we usually traveled). It is about a 10 minute walk from the Poly main building. Go out the door nearest the arcade, walk past the small boat dock, and look to the left for signs to cross the road and go down the SoG main drive. The path is all paved and pretty well lit at night. The other 'best way' is the bus from the TTC that runs every 15 minutes.

Prezcatz Paul

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-24-2008

We walked from the Poly to SoG after MK closed and never felt unsafe. And I think Prezcatz is right, it's about a 10 minute walk.

**Dopey** · 07-24-2008

Franco has eaten there. I hope he sees this thread.

smee57 · 07-24-2008

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Originally Posted by Dopey

Franco has eaten there. I hope he sees this thread.

You beat me to it. As I recall, he really enjoys this restaurant.

MickeyMcFizzle · 07-24-2008

I have heard this restaurant is really good, but have never been.

NokeyNose · 07-28-2008

Hmm! It would be great to eat there. The menu looks terrific, I hope that Franco does see this thread, I would love to know what he thought! Maybe I will PM him! We are renting a car, with 3 kids, one an infant, it is much easier than waiting for the busses, etc... so we can just drive on over there! Thanks for the feedback everyone!

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

Hmm! It would be great to eat there. The menu looks terrific, I hope that Franco does see this thread, I would love to know what he thought! Maybe I will PM him! We are renting a car, with 3 kids, one an infant, it is much easier than waiting for the busses, etc... so we can just drive on over there! Thanks for the feedback everyone!

I hope you get to try it but don't be surprised if you are turned away for the parking. I know there's a parking garage but I can't remember how we got in it and if we had to show ID to park. You might call and see if non-resorts guests are allowed to dine at the restaurants so you'll know before you go.

NokeyNose · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I hope you get to try it but don't be surprised if you are turned away for the parking. I know there's a parking garage but I can't remember how we got in it and if we had to show ID to park. You might call and see if non-resorts guests are allowed to dine at the restaurants so you'll know before you go.

good idea DT, thanks for the tip!

07-23-2008	#1 (permalink)
NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Mangino's restaurant Hi all! We are going to be getting the DDP, but we saw the menu for Mangino's at The Shades of Green resort and thought it looked spectacular. We are aware that they do not take the dining plan, but we figured we may check it out, maybe use 2 tables service credits for another restaurant and pay for Mangino's. Has anyone been? Even though it is at Shades of Green, anyone can attend the restaurant right? __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 318 days 14 hours 29 minutes

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Prezcatz Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 776	Re: Mangino's restaurant Technically, no. According to their website, use of the entire resort is restricted to several categories. I think this is partially because they have a tax exemption because it is considered a "federal facility". Here is the link: Shades of Green® Resort on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort offical website is the only Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in the continental U.S. Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is a military resort serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air That being said, when we stayed there in 2006, I don't recall ever getting our room keys or IDs checked. Here is some info about Mangino's from the SoG website: Shades of Green® Resort on WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort offical website is the only Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located in the continental U.S. Shades of Green® on WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort is a military resort serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air We did not eat at Manginos because of our 3 young kids, but we walked past several times. It looked really nice, but smaller than I expected, through the windows. We ate mostly at the Garden Gallery. The food was pretty good there as I recall. Prezcatz Paul __________________ PREZCATZ PAUL ~ THE THREAD-KILLER!! 2000 - DISNEYLAND in October * 2005 - WDW ALL STAR MUSIC in April 2006 - WDW SHADES OF GREEN, MVMCP, and MOUSEFEST in December * 2008 - WDW CARRIBEAN BEACH in August 2008 - WDW OLD KEY WEST and MNSSHP in October 2009 - WDW BOARDWALK VILLAS/SARATOGA SPRINGS TREEHOUSE VILLAS in June DVC Member since 04/08

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: Mangino's restaurant We stayed at SoG in 2004 and we were never asked for proof that we were guests at the resort. We were also never asked for proof to enter the resort. It's an easy walk from the Poly, maybe 5 minutes if I remember correctly. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 4 hours 29 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,308	Re: Mangino's restaurant We walked from the Poly to SoG after MK closed and never felt unsafe. And I think Prezcatz is right, it's about a 10 minute walk. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 4 hours 29 minutes

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,468	Re: Mangino's restaurant Franco has eaten there. I hope he sees this thread. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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07-24-2008	#8 (permalink)
MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: Mangino's restaurant I have heard this restaurant is really good, but have never been.

07-28-2008	#9 (permalink)
NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Mangino's restaurant Hmm! It would be great to eat there. The menu looks terrific, I hope that Franco does see this thread, I would love to know what he thought! Maybe I will PM him! We are renting a car, with 3 kids, one an infant, it is much easier than waiting for the busses, etc... so we can just drive on over there! Thanks for the feedback everyone! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 318 days 14 hours 29 minutes

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