Pool Day at Disney World Resorts

 

If you’ve ever been to Disney World you know it can be exhausting (and if you haven’t…well now you know the secret!) One of the best ways to relax and beat the Florida heat, is to spend a day at one of your Disney resort hotel’s swimming pools! Yes, plural. Most resorts will have multiple pools ranging from quiet pools to great, big family fun-sized pools.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

 

Animal Kingdom Lodge could not be any more peaceful!

Fun fact: if you are not able to splurge on a Savanna View Room, there are so many overlooks around the resort to see different animals. Lots of peaceful moments to be found!

Best Kid Friendly Pool at Disney World

 

I know, I know. “We can swim at home.” But, seriously, Disney has some of the best pools! While I love that the pools at moderate and deluxe resorts have slides, one of the best pools on property can be found at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. That’s the Big Blue Pool, located in the Finding Nemo Section. While it does not have a slide, it features:

Music that plays underwater

A kids splash play area

A nearby playground

A poolside bar with refillable mug station

Movies shown poolside each night

This resort also features The Cozy Cone pool in the Cars Section, which has first-come cabanas as well as the Flippin Fins pool in the Little Mermaid section, so lots of options to cool off.

My Favorite Resort at Disney World

 

My favorite Walt Disney World Resort is Disney’s Riviera Resort. It’s designed to capture the magic of Europe that Walt Disney fell in love with once upon a time ago, and it definitely does! The resort features some of the most unique and beautiful art work and there’s just an amazing ambiance. The resort also features:

An authentic Parisian Cafe

The best Character breakfast

Disney’s Skyliner Access

2 Swimming Pools

Fitness Center

and more

We loved the 1 Bedroom Villa which features a king bed, queen size pull down bed, and a single pull down bed, a full kitchen, dining area, washer + dryer, a split bathroom, a self cleaning jetted tub, and a private porch or balcony.

Accomodations for Larger Families at Disney World

 

Are you a family of 5-6 and not sure if you can afford to stay on-site for a Disney World Vacation? Ask me about the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. These cabins feature:

1 Queen Bed, Bunk Beds, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa

Full Kitchen and outdoor grill

Boat access to Magic Kingdom

A great pool with a waterslide

Dog friendly accomodations

Early Park Entry

and more!

Disney's Beach Club Resort

 

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is one of my favorite resorts. Take a few steps into the lobby and tell me it doesn’t smell like heaven! Some of my favorite things include:

Beaches and Cream is one of my favorite restaurants and if you’re not looking to eat, their milkshakes are divine

Within walking distance of Epcot & the Epcot Disney Skyliner depot

There’s a walking path to Hollywood Studios, about a 20 minute walk

Crescent Lake Beach is the perfect spot to read a book and relax after a long day at the parks

Storm along Bay features one of the best pools at Disney World, including a 230-foot slide

Have you stayed at Disney’s Beach Club or is it on your bucket list?

Savanna View Room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a gorgeous deluxe resort at Walt Disney World that allows you to feel like you've stepped into the heart of Africa! The Savanna View rooms offer you a look at one of the four beautiful Savannas.

Standard 2 Queen Room at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

I am a huge fan of Universal Orlando's Premier Resorts. Loews Royal Pacific Resort is absolutely beautiful and if you peep the background, you can see just how close it is to all the actions! Other on-site perks at Premier Resorts include: Free Universal Express Unlimited, Early Park Admission, Complimentary Water Taxis to CityWalk that drop you off steps from Universal Studios, and more!

Deluxe King Room at Universal Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel

 

You probably already know that your stay at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel includes Express Pass Unlimited for the duration of your stay, but did you know there are spacious accommodations available? The Deluxe rooms feature more living space, a desk area, and a sleeper sofa.

Relaxing Resort Day at Disney World

 

Animal Kingdom Lodge is a terrific resort if you're looking to take advantage of some resort amenities for a relaxing down day. Not only are you surrounded by beautiful Savannas with over 30 different species of African wildlife, but you have some of the most beautiful resort pools like the 11,000 square foot Uzima Springs pool with a 67 foot long waterslide! 

Royal Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside

 

Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside is one of my favorite moderate resorts! The Royal Rooms here are so much fun and have so many perfect Disney touches.

Deluxe Studio at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House

 

Jambo House is adjacent to Animal Kingdom Lodge, which is one of the most beautiful resorts on property! 

Relaxing Resort Day at Walt Disney World

 

Some Disney vacations are spent entirely in the theme parks, but we love a good down day. When you're planning to have a good rest day at Disney, it's so important to pick a resort that has amenities to fit your needs. I love Port Orleans - Riverside and Port Orleans - French Quarter because these two resorts share amenities, so you receive double the options, and the resorts themselves are so peaceful and lovely!

Refurbished Rooms at Disney's All Star Music Resort

 

The All Star Resorts at Disney World feature super attractive pricing, making it a great option if you don't plan to spend a ton of time at the resort but want to take advantage of those on-property perks! I love the refurbs the Value Resorts have seen in recent years.

Standard View Room at Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

 

Club Level Room at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay

 

2 Bedroom Suite at Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn & Suite

 

Standard View Deluxe Studio at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

 

I love Disney's Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower for the proximity to Magic Kingdom and Monorail access. The Deluxe Studio at Bay Lake Tower can accommodate up to 4 adults, but it was a tight squeeze for 3 adults. I think it's better suited for 2 adults or 2 adults, 1 child.

2 Bedroom Lake View Villa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

 

Disney's Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower are such great options if you want to be close to Magic Kingdom. Look at that view! It's also a great location to hop the monorail over to the TTC to get to Epcot too. There's also a walking trail that takes you directly to Magic Kingdom (about a 10 minute walk.) If that's not enough, these 2 Bedroom Villas can accommodate up to 9 adults, feature a full kitchen, dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms, laundry room and 3 full bathrooms. They are a great option if you're traveling with your entire family.