WDW Resort Gym Specs

[Beacon Joe]

I hope that some find this thread useful in vacation planning, especially when deciding if it is worth your while (and luggage space) to pack workout clothing and shoes. WDW doesn't provide many details about their resort gyms beyond locations and hours, so let's document their gyms here. All gyms on property have a good selection of cardio equipment, but vary a lot when it comes to strength equipment.

Feel free to borrow the format I've used so far for gym descriptions, or use your own. I will update the index if new posts come in.

Also, if you hit a gym that is already documented in this thread, please chime in to report any changes that have occurred since the report was logged here.

Resort Gym Report Index:
Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House
Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village
Beach Club
Boardwalk
Contemporary Resort
Coronado Springs
Grand Floridian
Old Key West Resort
Polynesian Village Resort
Riviera
Saratoga Springs Resort
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht Club

 

[Beacon Joe]

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.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Disney's Boardwalk Resort - Muscles & Bustles

Location Details:
2100 Epcot Resorts Blvd,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Hours: UNK

Report / As-Of Date: DEC 2020

Free Weights

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

Weight Machines

• 1 x Smith Machine
• 1 x Lat Pulldown
• 1 x Seated Leg Press
• 1 x Seated Hamstring Curl
• 1 x Leg Extension
• 1 x Chest Press
• 1 x Shoulder Press

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

Cardio Equipment

• 4 x Treadmills
• 3 x Ellipticals
• 2 x Bicycle, Recumbent
• 3 x Bicycle, upright (2 TechnoGym + 1 LifeCycle)
• 2 x Bicycle, spinning (LifeCycle
• 1 x LifeFitness Water Rowing Machine

Amenities

• 1 Water Cooler
• Disposable Water Cups, Individually Wrapped
• Towels
• Sanitizing Wipes

 

[Lilofan]

Disney's Boardwalk Resort - Muscles & Bustles

Location Details:
2100 Epcot Resorts Blvd,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Hours: UNK

Report / As-Of Date: DEC 2020

Free Weights

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

Weight Machines

• 1 x Smith Machine
• 1 x Lat Pulldown
• 1 x Seated Leg Press
• 1 x Seated Hamstring Curl
• 1 x Leg Extension
• 1 x Chest Press
• 1 x Shoulder Press

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

Cardio Equipment

• 4 x Treadmills
• 3 x Ellipticals
• 2 x Bicycle, Recumbent
• 3 x Bicycle, upright (2 TechnoGym + 1 LifeCycle)
• 2 x Bicycle, spinning (LifeCycle
• 1 x LifeFitness Water Rowing Machine

Amenities

• 1 Water Cooler
• Disposable Water Cups, Individually Wrapped
• Towels
• Sanitizing Wipes

Thanks for the info! I used the gym while staying at the Boardwalk. Burned up some calories after overeating at DAK Lodge all u can eat Boma!

 

[Beacon Joe]

Disney's Riviera Resort - Athlétique

Location Details:
1080 Esplanade Avenue
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836

Hours: 24/7

Report / As-Of Date: July 2021

Free Weights

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

Other Weight Equipment

• 1 x TechnoGym cable multi-station with pullup bars

Cardio Equipment

• 3 x Treadmill
• 2 x Elliptical
• 2 x Bike, upright
• 1 x Bike, recumbent
• 1 x Water Rower

Amenities

• 1 Water Bottle Filler
• Individually-wrapped plastic cups
• 1 Cooler
• Sanitizing Wipes
• Towels

 

[Beacon Joe]

Yacht & Beach Club - Ship Shape Gym
Interesting fact: this may be the only gym on property with a ballet barre.

Location Details:
Shared gym for the Beach Club and Yacht Club resorts.
1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Hours: 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM (Currently limited)

Report / As-Of Date: Dec 2020

Free Weights

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

Weight Machines

• 1 x Smith Machine
• 1 x Lat Pulldown
• 1 x Seated Leg Press

Other Weight Equipment

• 1 x Dual Cable Stack tower, w/ attachments
• 1 x Hanging Leg Raise

Cardio Equipment

• 5 x Treadmills
• 4 x Ellipticals
• 1 x Rower
• 2 x Bike, Upright
• 1 x Bike, Recumbent
• 1 x Stair Climber

Ballet Equipment

• Ballet Barre
• Big Mirror

Amenities

• Water fountain
• Individually wrapped plastic cups
• Sanitizing Wipes
• Towels