WDW Resort Gym Specs

[Beacon Joe]

I'm been sitting on my bum for too long to initiate this thread, but here we go. What I would like to document - and maintain - in this thread is the inventory of weight and exercise equipment available at the different WDW resorts.

Why am I floating this thread? Because I sometimes stay at other resorts and want to know what sort of workouts I'll be able to accomplish while on property. (And, more importantly, to gauge whether or not it's worth using space in my luggage for workout clothing and shoes) I assume that at least a few other WDWMagic forumites are of a similar mind.

Suggested template as a starter (feel free to adjust and offer suggestions so I can update this original post):

Resort

Location

Hours

Report / As-Of Date: the date of your most recent oberservations

Free Weight details (e.g. number and types of utility benches available, free weight ranges)

Weight Machines (e.g. Type, target muscles)

Other Weight Equipment (e.g. bands, TRX, cable stacks)

Cardio (e.g. number and types of treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, rowers)

Amenities (e.g. anything else the gym offers to guests)

I personally know that finding details of what resorts offer what weightlifting and exercise options can be difficult and that there's a lot of outdated photos and descriptions on the internet.


Resort Gym Report Index:
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Beach Club
Boardwalk Inn
Caribbean Beach
Contemporary Resort
Coronado Springs
Grand Floridian
Old Key West Resort
Polynesian Village Resort
Port Orleans
Fort Wilderness
Riviera
Saratoga Springs Resort
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht Club

 

[Beacon Joe]

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Grand Floridian Resort / Polynesian Village Resort Gym

Location Details:
Shared gym for Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resort guests, collocated with the Grand Floridian's Senses Spa.
4400 Grand Floridian
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM (Corona time. IIRC, the gym's normal hours are much longer)

Report / As-Of Date: 25 July 2020

Free Weights

• 1 x Utility Bench, Adjustable
• 1 x Dumbbell Pairs, from 5 - 50 lbs each

Weight Machines

• 1 x Chest Press (Precor)
• 1 x Shoulder Press (Precor)
• 1 x Seated Leg Press (Precor)
• 1 x Leg Extension (Precor)

Other Weight Equipment

• 1 x Life Fitness Synergy 360 Circuit Tower
  • 2 x Adjustable Cable Stations
  • Misc. rope, bar attachments
  • 1 x Adjustable step / jump platform
• 1 x TRX Straps
• 1 x Elastic Band, Light
• 1 x Elastic Band, Heavy

Cardio Equipment

• 2 x Bicycle, Recumbent (Life Fitness)
• 1 x Bicycle, Spinning (LifeCycle)
• 5 x Treadmills (Life Fitness)
• 2 x Ellipticals (Life Fitness)

Amenities

• 1 Bathroom, unisex, no shower (New feature; no longer have to rely on using the spa's bathroom)
• Water Fountain
• Bottle Filling Station
• Disposable Water Cups, Individually Wrapped
• Towels
• Headphones, Individually Wrapped
• Sanitizing Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer

 

[Lilofan]

I think Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs have the best gyms at WDW.

 

[LAKid53]

Having visited nearly every resort gym on property, I'll start. With the biggest and best...the one at SSR.

I'm been sitting on my bum for too long to initiate this thread, but here we go. What I would like to document - and maintain - in this thread is the inventory of weight and exercise equipment available at the different WDW resorts.

Suggested template as a starter (feel free to adjust and offer suggestions so I can update this original post):

Resort
Saratoga Springs

Location
Main building area, in same building as the spa

Hours
Open 24/7 - access is with your magicband

Report / As-Of Date:
2019 W & D Half

Free Weight
1 or 2 benches, weights up to 50 I think in the standard increments

Weight Machines
Chest press & fly, shoulder press, leg curl, leg press, Smith. Can't remember if there's an abduction or adduction. Just one of each.

Other Weight Equipment
No TRX, stack that I can remember

Cardio
3 or 4 bikes, 4 or 5 treadmills, 3-4 ellipticals

Amenities
Mats for yoga, exercise balls
Water cooler, towels, sanitizing wipes, sometimes cold washclothes.

I believe most of the equipment is Lifeform - treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines.

And the list of equipment is pretty standard from fitness center to fitness center. Only difference would be number of each.

The "fitness center" at OKW is a converted room. Not spaceous and not a good selection. Avoid it.

 

[LAKid53]

I think Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs have the best gyms at WDW.

I prefer the one at Boulder Ridge over GF. It's bigger and more equipment. And not such a hike from your room. Only 2 bikes at GF.

But hands down, SSR has the best fitness center.

 

[Lilofan]

I prefer the one at Boulder Ridge over GF. It's bigger and more equipment. And not such a hike from your room. Only 2 bikes at GF.

But hands down, SSR has the best fitness center.

I agree about Saratoga. It's huge and hardly anyone uses it when I was there. I have not been to Boulder Ridge since its new. AK Lodge and Contemporary are very small. I like Coronado but the equipment is so close together. The Boardwalk gym is near the pool and about what feels is a half mile walk from your hotel room.

 

[LAKid53]

Grand Floridian Resort / Polynesian Village Resort Gym

Location Details:
Shared gym for Grand Floridian and Polynesian Resort guests, collocated with the Grand Floridian's Senses Spa.
4400 Grand Floridian
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM (Corona time. IIRC, the gym's hours are much longer)

Report / As-Of Date: 25 July 2020

Free Weights

• 1 x Utility Bench, Adjustable
• 1 x Dumbbell Pairs, from 5 - 50 lbs each

Weight Machines

• 1 x Chest Press (Precor)
• 1 x Shoulder Press (Precor)
• 1 x Seated Leg Press (Precor)
• 1 x Leg Extension (Precor)

Other Weight Equipment

• 1 x Life Fitness Synergy 360 Circuit Tower
  • 2 x Adjustable Cable Stations
  • Misc. rope, bar attachments
  • 1 x Adjustable step / jump platform
• 1 x TRX Straps
• 1 x Elastic Band, Light
• 1 x Elastic Band, Heavy

Cardio Equipment

• 2 x Bicycle, Recumbent (Life Fitness)
• 1 x Bicycle, Spinning (LifeCycle)
• 5 x Treadmills (Life Fitness)
• 2 x Ellipticals (Life Fitness)

Amenities

• 1 Bathroom, unisex (New feature; no longer have to rely on using the spa's bathroom)
• Water Fountain
• Bottle Filling Station
• Disposable Water Cups, Individually Wrapped
• Towels
• Headphones, Individually Wrapped
• Sanitizing Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer

Life Fitness, that's the name of the treadmills. Love them. If only they had a built in fan...

 

[LAKid53]

I agree about Saratoga. It's huge and hardly anyone uses it when I was there. I have not been to Boulder Ridge since its new. AK Lodge and Contemporary are very small. I like Coronado but the equipment is so close together. The Boardwalk gym is near the pool and about what feels is a half mile walk from your hotel room.

The walk to the fitness center at AKL from Kidani...no warm up needed, lol.

Agree about CR...feels like an afterthought.

Boulder Ridge isn't that new. It's been around since the original DVC at WL was built, I believe. I love it because it's very light inside from all the windows. GF just seems dark to me.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Having visited nearly every resort gym on property, I'll start. With the biggest and best...the one at SSR.

I agree. SSR's gym is wonderful. ETA: Doesn't Saratoga Springs also have at least one extra satellite fitness center over by the pool with the water tower waterslide? Or is my old man memory failing me?

Very interested to hear if any other resort even comes close to SSR.

FWIW, I always enjoy my time at the GF's gym. Most likely because I have never shared it with more than 3 other people at a time.

I prefer the one at Boulder Ridge over GF. It's bigger and more equipment.

If you know any of the details, post em up!

 

[LAKid53]

Doesn't Saratoga Springs also have at least one extra satellite fitness center over by the pool with the water tower waterslide? Or is my old man memory failing me?

If there is, I've never used it.

FWIW, I always enjoy my time at the GF's gym. Most likely because I have never shared it with more than 3 other people at a time.

I've had to wait for both a bike and treadmill to be free.

 

[Lilofan]

Ship Shape Health Club, because usually, it is open 24 hours

Aren't all gyms open 24/7 with your hotel room key?

 

[LAKid53]

Aren't all gyms open 24/7 with your hotel room key?

Yes.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Yes.

The GF and I believe the Contemporary's gyms have posted hours. I've worked out outside of those hours at the GF in the past without any problem, but then again I think I badged in before the official closing time so who knows. I have wondered if they'll send security over if I go in really late at night.

 

[Lilofan]

The GF and I believe the Contemporary's gyms have posted hours. I've worked out outside of those hours at the GF in the past without any problem, but then again I think I badged in before the official closing time so who knows. I have wondered if they'll send security over if I go in really late at night.

When I stayed at the Contemporary, gym is 24/7 with your room key.

 

[LAKid53]

When I stayed at the Contemporary, gym is 24/7 with your room key.

Same and when I stayed at GF.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Ah, good to know. Thanks.