Take a break!
By: Tiffini HensleyApril 19, 2018Congrats you’re headed to Walt Disney World!! This means that you are in for a vacation filled with magic, fun and…….LOTS of walking.Walt Disney World is made up of over 40 square miles, and it’s normal to walk many miles in one day at the parks. Because of this, I highly suggest scheduling in some downtime and breaks from the parks.Besides the obvious ‘head back to the room and take a nap’, there are many other options to relax and unwind, while still having fun! Here are a few ideas:• Head back to the resort and go swimming!
o The Disney resorts are known for their amazing pools, so be sure to take advantage of the fun and schedule in an afternoon to swim. Worried that it will be too cold in winter? Don’t be! Disney keeps their pools heated to 85 degrees, so even if it’s chilly outside, rest assured the water is nice and warm. In addition to the water set to a perfect temperature, the pools also include great amenities, such as water slides, underwater music, lazy rivers and water play areas. Although the amenities vary by hotel, they each are fantastic in their own right.
• Let the kids play on one of the playgrounds at the resorts!
o Many of the Disney resorts have fun playgrounds where kids can run off some extra energy, while you can sit on the nearest bench and rest your feet!
• Rent a boat or pontoon and spend the afternoon on one of the lakes.
o Some of the Disney Resorts have on-site marinas where you can rent a boat by the half-hour.
• Go fishing!
o It may only be catch and release, however you’ll still have a great time fishing in the afternoon from the dock at Port Orleans Riverside Resort.
• Go to the Arcade!
o Disney resorts are known to have fun things to do, but what kid doesn’t love to play at an arcade?!
• Go see the animals at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and grab a meal while you’re there!
o Animal Kingdom Lodge offers up close viewing of well-known safari animals, such as giraffes, zebra and gazelle. The resort also offers some delicious meal options!
• Go shopping!
o Head to Disney Springs and find that souvenir that you forgot to pick up in the parks, or shop at some of your favorite luxury brand stores. There are also many entertainment and dining options at Disney Springs, so if you feel like making an evening of it, they have you covered!
• Head to the spa!
o Senses spa has two on-site locations at Walt Disney World, with one in the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and the other in Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa.
• Go on a Carriage ride at Port Orleans Riverside Resort!• Go ride a bike!
o Many on-site resorts offer bicycle and surrey bikes that you can rent by the hour and half hour, respectively.
Most of all, remember you are on vacation! Have fun and enjoy the “most magical place on Earth.”If you’d like to see additional pictures and videos from my visits to Walt Disney World, please check out my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thensley.wft. If you’d like more information, or to start planning your next vacation, please contact Tiffini@wishesfamilytravel.com