Relaxing things to do at The World

rufio

rufio

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My fiance made it very clear last night that he's going to be sick of GOING GOING GOING after a 15 day trip to Disney World. Even our "off" days aren't really relaxing. So I'm thinking about changing one of our days to a completely "off" relaxing day. But we don't have an extra $300-$400 to go to a spa. What are some relaxing things to do in Disney World other than laying around the hotel room? It will be December, so pools are probably out. We will be staying at Kidani Village during our "relaxing" day if that makes any difference.

Thanks!
 
riverscu0m0

riverscu0m0

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You could just do something like, go to the movies and out to eat in DTD, you could go mini golfing (although, I'm not sure if that's considered relaxing to most people) see what activities they have planned around the hotel when you get there and maybe after going for lunch or something go to the boardwalk and watch illuminations from the bridge (of course, you can always go and hang out at the boardwalk too at night there's a lot of street performer people)
I don't know, my mom is the same way so these seem to be the things she's okay with when it comes to relaxing, if it were her choice she would spend all day by the pool. d:
 
Sloan

Sloan

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A few suggestions:

Get to the resort monorail loop, and explore the resorts. There's some great stuff to see and do:

Walk around the gardens and the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Polynesian - it's very pretty. Kona Cafe might be a good option for lunch ...

I've loved the Contemporary since I first stayed there (right after it opened) and I still enjoy being there. The Grand Canyon Concourse has some shops and stuff you can wander around. The grounds are worth exploring too. Consider getting a boat and/or boat ride. At that point you're pretty close to the Wilderness Lodge, which you should go and explore if you have not done so before.

It's very relaxing to go sit in the beautiful lobby of the Grand Floridian and listen to the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra (or the grand piano, when the orchestra is not performing ...) The Orchestra performs between 4:00 and 10:00 p.m..

Your own resort will be a great place to spend some time too. I've really enjoyed the AKL, the savannas, etc. There are great art and history installations tucked away in to just about every corner and accessory room. Take some time to stop and look.

If you've never gone out the back of EPCOT via the International Gateway, give that a try. The Yacht & Beach Club are nice to explore, and you're right at the Boardwalk too ....

You might find a few ideas here too: http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/
 
Disneykidder

Disneykidder

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You could chill by the pool at your resort, rent the sea raycers, take a boat ride from a resort to a park, or resort to DTD, stroll around World Showcase, sit on a bench in a park and "people watch" or even sit on a rocker in Liberty Square and relax.
 
taz0162

taz0162

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Our 14 day stay coming up has 2 days in the middle to explore other areas of Orlando. Sea World is one day and looking at Gatorland and hit the beach on the other. It will also help with the lack of offering Length of stay tickets now being limited to 10 days max. Any additional days you go to the park the tickets are full price. There is quite a bit to do in the Orlando area.
 
luv

luv

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I never understood wth people were doing when they said they took entire days "off" to relax. A person can only spend so much time in the room or at the pool. I always thought those people were goofy.

Then I found out that these "off" days where they were supposedly "relaxing" were spent at water parks, mini-golfing and shopping at DTD, lol. That isn't relaxing. That is still doing stuff, just not in the park. My very favorite time "off" is the bouncing around touring of multiple hotels, lol. A park is more relaxing than that, IMO.

I have always planned "time off", but never an entire day...and when I say we're relaxing - that is what we do.

I plan all days in chunks. Morning chunks and evening chunks. My time off is always either one or the other. Mornings off to sleep in after staying up late for fireworks the night before. Afternoons off here and there to just chill at the pool.

Time off should be just that. Off. Not doing stuff. IMO, anyway. And the whole vacation is better if you take a few mornings/afternoons off than just one whole day. One whole day means you have one long, boring day and a bunch of them where you run around like a lunatic. Put more time off in, but do it in smaller chunks.

You can also chill out by not racing around the parks. Walk slowly. Let the people who have to rush around do that. Let them beat you to Everest. The two extra minutes in line is worth the leisurely walk. :) Look around. Take in the details...especially at AK, there are a lot of them to take in.

Drive slow. Walk slow. You'll have a MUCH better vacation.

That's my advice. For what it's worth (not much).
 
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wiigirl

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Epcot-Rules said:
Go to City Walk over at Universal. It's great nightlife and live entertainment.
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I have done that before...had a blast! :)
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taz0162

taz0162

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Explore the other resorts. Try their resteraunts. Go to the campground and check out tri-circle ranch, take a wagon ride, make smores and watch a movie.
 
pixiesteno

pixiesteno

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I would agree with luv on breaking up time on a daily basis to just relax. We have found that taking our time in the parks and time off to just hang out makes for a much nicer vacation. You are going in December so everything, and I do mean everything, will be decorated for the holidays. It is a very beautiful site to see. Take a tour of some of the resorts to see the decorations, it is amazing. I would not discount spending time at the pool, it can be warm in December during the day. I guess that is a matter of perspective, I have no problem hopping in a pool when it is in the 70s out. Also the pools are heated.
I would build in a couple of hours everyday to just relax, be spur of the moment, people watch with a Mickey bar, take a good book and find a lounger some place a read for a while. I think there is nothing worse than going on vacation and coming home exhusted because you were trying to do everything.
 
stichrules

stichrules

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Not sure what your fiance considers relaxing, but one year my wife and I maded a point of doing a resort tour. We took a day and went and visited all of the resorts, now we wnet at about the same time you are goign, so we were mainly interested in viewing how the different resorts decorated for Xmas. Also, made a point of visiting the resort gift shop to see if they had any different than the resort we were staying at. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable aspects of that trip.
 
rufio

rufio

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luv said:
I never understood wth people were doing when they said they took entire days "off" to relax. A person can only spend so much time in the room or at the pool. I always thought those people were goofy.

Then I found out that these "off" days where they were supposedly "relaxing" were spent at water parks, mini-golfing and shopping at DTD, lol. That isn't relaxing. That is still doing stuff, just not in the park. My very favorite time "off" is the bouncing around touring of multiple hotels, lol. A park is more relaxing than that, IMO.

I have always planned "time off", but never an entire day...and when I say we're relaxing - that is what we do.

I plan all days in chunks. Morning chunks and evening chunks. My time off is always either one or the other. Mornings off to sleep in after staying up late for fireworks the night before. Afternoons off here and there to just chill at the pool.

Time off should be just that. Off. Not doing stuff. IMO, anyway. And the whole vacation is better if you take a few mornings/afternoons off than just one whole day. One whole day means you have one long, boring day and a bunch of them where you run around like a lunatic. Put more time off in, but do it in smaller chunks.

You can also chill out by not racing around the parks. Walk slowly. Let the people who have to rush around do that. Let them beat you to Everest. The two extra minutes in line is worth the leisurely walk. :) Look around. Take in the details...especially at AK, there are a lot of them to take in.

Drive slow. Walk slow. You'll have a MUCH better vacation.

That's my advice. For what it's worth (not much).
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I agree with you! Unfortunately, my fiance does not. I have all 15 days crammed full of stuff. We have a couple of DTD days which I thought were days "off" but DF wants a full day to do nothing. I figure it's the least I could do if he can hang for the entire trip! :D So here's what I'm thinking: the day after our wedding, we have to get up at 4:30am to get ready for an Epcot photo shoot at 7. Then we have brunch with the family at 10:30am. After brunch we're moving from Bay Lake Tower to Kidani Village. After that, I was thinking we would take the day relaxing (whatever that means) and we have dinner reservations at Boma. I have no idea what we're going to do for the rest of the day. :confused:
 
stlbobby

stlbobby

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vitani88 said:
My fiance made it very clear last night that he's going to be sick of GOING GOING GOING after a 15 day trip to Disney World. Even our "off" days aren't really relaxing. So I'm thinking about changing one of our days to a completely "off" relaxing day. But we don't have an extra $300-$400 to go to a spa. What are some relaxing things to do in Disney World other than laying around the hotel room? It will be December, so pools are probably out. We will be staying at Kidani Village during our "relaxing" day if that makes any difference.

Thanks!
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If you head over to the Jambo House they have a great observation deck. In the evenings they have a big bonfire and you can sit and watch the savanna with a glass of wine or hot chocolate.

AK has animal programs, outdoor movies, a community hall, and barbecue pavilion. Go here for more details:http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/animal-kingdom-villas-kidani/

If you head over to DTD, take one of the free boats to OKW or PO. The rides are relaxing and you can casually checkout the resorts before cruising back. The AMC Theater has some great screens and an option of a dine-in theater, where you can get dinner right in the theater during the movie. I haven't tried it yet, I'm going in December too, so I can't give a true recommendation, but it looks fun.

Mini-golf is fun and the courses are not as busy as the parks and resort.

And sometimes just ordering a pizza and hanging around the room can be great.
 
melflip8

melflip8

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I would sleep in till late and then go eat breakfast at Kona, then sleep off that sugar coma in a hammock at Poly Beach. Go back to Kidani for some animals and perhaps an afternoon delight, sleep more and then get dinner. :p
 

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