When visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort, we often find ourselves running from Point A to Point B for most of our vacation. With so much to see and do, it’s easy to get stuck in “overdrive!”
The Walt Disney World® Resort is nearing its peak season, so crowd levels will start to rise and patience of your fellow guests will start to run thin. Sometimes the best plan is to retreat to a quiet, secluded location and spend a few minutes (or hours) away from it all.
We tasked our Magic Makers® with compiling a list of their favorite places to relax at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Whether visiting during a peak holiday or on a September weekday when crowds are low, we’re sure you’ll enjoy a few minutes of “R&R” at these locations.
Magic Maker’s® Top 8 Retreats at the Walt Disney World® Resort
- Baby Care Centers – (all four Theme Parks)
All four of the Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks have a special Baby Care Center that welcomes parents and their little ones into a quiet location to feed, change, nurse, and cool off. The facilities also include a kitchenette with microwave and a nice sitting area with TV. - United Kingdom Pavilion (Epcot®)
The majority of Epcot® guests walk through the United Kingdom Pavilion without ever knowing of the back area behind the main shops. In this garden-type setting you’ll rarely find any traffic and it is quiet except for during performances of the rock band British Revolution. Grab some Fish and Chips from the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and enjoy the area even if the band is playing (they are a great act)!
- Polynesian Beach – (Disney’s Polynesian Resort)
While many of the Walt Disney World® Resorts have beautiful sand beaches with hammocks to relax on, our favorite is the beaches of Disney’s Polynesian Resort. If you plan your visit right, it is the perfect location to watch the evening performance of Wishes nighttime spectacular and the Electrical Water Pageant. - The Writer’s Stop – (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
Located in the Streets of America section of the park near Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, The Writer’s Stop is a perfect place to enjoy a iced mocha, carrot cake cookie, and a comfy chair! - Columbia Harbour House – (Magic Kingdom® Park)
Located in Liberty Square, Columbia Harbour House is a popular quick service dining location serving seafood dishes that have become a favorite of many guests. Even with its popularity, few people utilize their upstairs seating area. Grab a seat near the windows and watch the people as they pass through Liberty Square. - Canada Pavilion – (Epcot®)
The Canada Pavilion hosts some of the most amazing gardens in Epcot®. On the upper level of the Pavilion near the château is a beautiful waterfall that is great place to sit down and re-energize. - Parks before Opening –
Many are unaware that several restaurants and some experiences like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League inside of the theme parks offer Advance Dining Reservations before scheduled park opening. Obtaining one of these reservations gives you access to a basically empty park while you are on your way to your reservation. It’s fun (and relaxing) to experience your surroundings without the typical hustle and bustle so early in the morning. - Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover –
These two Tomorrowland® attractions are classics for the Walt Disney World® Resort but lack popularity when compared to the “mountains” and other attractions in the park. This makes for a perfect place to sit and relax while enjoying a bit of nostalgia.
That’s quite a list, isn’t it? Where is your favorite retreat at the Walt Disney World® Resort? Tell us in the comments below or on our Facebook page!
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