Stephanie ’ s Favorite Quiet Pools : The Computer Pool at Disney ’ s Pop Century plays the ’ 80s and ’ 90s music I grew up with .
Ranchos and Cabanas leisure pools at Disney ’ s Coronado Springs resort have a great atmosphere .
The Treehouse Villas Pool at Saratoga Springs is shady and tucked away in the middle of a forest .
The Beau Soleil Pool at Disney ’ s Riviera Resort has a hot tub and comfy Casabella loungers .
At resorts that have heavily themed main pools , you ’ ll have even better luck escaping the crowds at a leisure pool as most guests flock to the fancy feature pools like Stormalong Bay , Fuentes del Morro , and the Dig Site .
Forget the Hippy Dippy Pool ; the Computer Pool at the Pop offers a much more relaxing vibe . PHOTO BY MIKE BILLICK
If you ’ re looking to “ plus ” your pool experience , guests at Disney ’ s Contemporary Resort , Disney ’ s Yacht & Beach Club , and Disney ’ s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa can reserve cabanas for the day . Amenities vary by location but can include comfy padded lounge furniture ; a ceiling fan ; tech like cable TV , a Bluetooth speaker , and charging cables for your devices ; a safe ; plush towels ; complimentary fruit , soda , and water ; and your own Cast Member host to assist you throughout the day .
YOU ’ RE WORTH IT At WDW , I get serious FOMO , and that drives me to go-go-go ! But upgrading your relaxation time from a few minutes in the hot tub to a couple of hours at Senses Spa may be just what the doctor ordered if you ’ re feeling frazzled from your trip or just everyday life . If there ’ s a time to splurge , surely vacation is it !
Sense Spa has two Walt Disney World locations . At Disney ’ s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa , you can indulge in salon services like haircuts , beard trims , blow-outs , or spa services like facials , massages , and mani-pedis . There ’ s no salon at Disney ’ s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa , but there is an adjacent golf course if hitting the links is your traveling companion ’ s idea of self-care .
At either spa , you ’ ll choose services from a specific journey — Relax , Renew , or Imagine — and your treatment will tie in all five senses , from refreshing elixirs you ’ re offered on arrival to the lighting and sounds in your treatment room . Warm stones , dry-brushing , aromatherapy , and
If you really want to relax poolside , you can reserve a private cabana at some resorts .
IN-ROOM RELAXATION If a long , leisurely soak is what you ’ re after , consider booking a room at one of Disney ’ s Deluxe Resorts that feature a deep soaker tub or a whirlpool tub . My personal favorite is at the Copper Creek Villas , where gorgeous geodeinspired artwork hangs on the wall in the 2-bedroom villas .
PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER
PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER