Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I was looking up Disney's new Art of Animation Resort and had noticed that is was a part of Florida's Green Lodge Program. Not knowing what the Green Lodge Program was, I researched that. I commend WDW resorts in their efforts to go green. And in researching the requirements for bearing the Florida Green Lodge flag, I think this explains much as to what has been going on at the WDW resorts over the past few years. To receive designation, the Disney properties installed ENERGYSTAR® rated equipment, energy efficient lighting, and timers on outdoor lighting, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as utility costs. In addition, the resort also implemented a towel and linen reuse program and low-flow faucets and showerheads, and hotels are recycling newspaper, office paper and aluminum cans. Some hotels have installed tinted/double-paned windows. “Disney’s commitment to conservation began with Walt Disney himself more than 50 years ago,” said Jerry Montgomery, senior vice president of Conservation & Environmental Sustainability for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. “Our participation in Florida’s Green Lodging Program demonstrates our company’s continued dedication to resource conservation which translates into sound business practices and positive experiences for our guests.” "Disney’s BoardWalk Inn was the first hotel in Florida to receive the state’s Green Lodging designation in 2004. Since then, the remaining 22 hotels at Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort have also received the designation, culminating with Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort in April 2008." <a href="http://thedisneyblog.com/2008/05/16/walt-disney-world-completes-green-certification-for-all-resort-hotels/" target="_blank">http://thedisneyblog.com/2008/...-hotels/</a> Anyway, very intresting and thank you WDW management and employees for carrying about our environment.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I remember filling out a survey for Disney years ago about how "Green" guest would like the Resorts to be!! EXCELLENT!!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I have to agree. I have always leaned extremely green. I would like to see all the Disney resorts with geothermal heating and cooling.
