Coronado Springs has hammocks and lounge chairs on the beach if you want to relax and listen to the waves . PHOTO BY COURTNEY REYNOLDS
foot reflexology can also be incorporated into many treatments . Multiservice packages are available for singles or couples ; my top pick is the 4.5-hour Citrus Signature Package with a citrus grove massage and facial plus an orange blossom signature pedicure . It makes for the perfect Florida spa day !
Before or after your treatment , guests are welcome to use the spa amenities : a whirlpool tub , steam room , heated ceramic loungers , and a relaxation lounge where you can enjoy spa water , tea , healthy cupcakes , and other snacks . It ’ s an added value and a great way to extend your bliss before getting back to the hustle and bustle of your trip .
VIEWS FOR DAYS Not all relaxation requires you to be in the water . The best Zen moments of Disney vacations past are memories of being near the water , swinging in a hammock on the sand , while the breeze rustles the palm trees , and I sip Cherry Coke from my resort mug .
Disney ’ s Polynesian Village Resort , Beach Club , Caribbean Beach , and Coronado Springs offer some of the most peaceful beaches to lounge on , and you can use them even if you ’ re not a guest . I love slipping out of EPCOT ’ s International Gateway , getting a long island iced tea at Hurricane Hanna ’ s , and settling into a lounge chair on the beach in the late afternoon . It ’ s the perfect crowd-free pick-me-up . Stargazing ( and sometimes fireworks viewing ) is another lovely respite from a busy day .
If you like to pump things up with an energetic run , the jogging paths around Crescent Lake and Hourglass Lake are perfect fitness options with a view . They ’ re also lovely for a sunrise or sunset romantic stroll if that ’ s more your speed .
If you love to be on the water , consider renting a boat from one of Disney ’ s resort marinas . The most mellow spot is on Bay Lake , where there ’ s less boat traffic than the other waterways . Or take a spin on Lake Buena Vista in an Amphicar from The Boathouse at Disney Springs while your seaside chauffeur does the driving .
Whether you ’ re looking for some therapeutic views , the relaxation of some whirlpool jets on your sore muscles , or a spa day to write home about , Walt Disney World has you covered . While thousands of people are stressing out about their Advanced Dining Reservations , getting a Boarding Group on Star Wars : Rise of the Resistance , or trying to please everyone in their family with their vacation activities , you can find your moment of quiet contemplation and inner peace . They don ’ t call it the most magical place on earth for nothing !