Some (all of which are deluxe resorts) resorts at Walt Disney World are so close to some of the theme parks that you can walk to the theme parks from your room. This sounds great but is it really that good?
Below I am going to list the hotel and what it is like to walk to the theme parks from the front door of the resort.
The Contemporary:
Resorts within walking distance: The Magic Kingdom
Details: This is the best walking experience of any resort. First of all it's the shortest distance you will find in any of the resorts on this list. The "official" time is about ten minutes. The actual time is really under ten. Not only that along the way you will see the Monorail run overhead and some nice topiaries that other people don't get to see.
The Boardwalk:
Resorts within walking distance: Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios
Details: The walk to Epcot is almost always the shortest way to get to the park. The walk to DHS is hit or miss.
Epcot is about a ten minute walk but along the way you get some really great views. You can take the boat but it's almost never a good idea unless it is raining. The great thing about staying a the Boardwalk, Beach Club or Yacht Club is the fact that you can walk off some of the food you ate at the Food and Wine Festival.
DHS is walkable if the boat just left or you'll have to wait a while to catch it. The walk is about 20 minutes and it's nothing special.
The Beach Club:
Resorts within walking distance: Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios
Details: You might as well list this resort with the Boardwalk All of the times listed are within two or three minutes of that resort. It really depends on what kind of theming you want.
The Yacht Club:
Resorts withing walking distance: Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios
Details: Once again it's just about the same as the Boardwalk and Beach Club. The only difference is it's on the same side of the lagoon as the Beach Club. The Yacht Club and Beach Club are more of a direct walk from Epcot than the Boardwalk.
The Swan and Dolphin:
Resorts within walking distance: Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios
Details: When it comes to the Swan and Dolphin things become more hit or miss. The Swan and Dolphin are really in the middle zone. Whether or not you should walk depends on where the boats are. If you just missed them then in both cases you should walk.
The Swan and Dolphin are the closest resorts to DHS but it's still a little bit of a walk to them. If you are healthy its about a 15 minute walk.
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Don’t Forget the Gold Bond!
If you’re going to Disney for the first time, be prepared to walk you butt off. I’ve heard that on average you walk about ten miles a day. For me it wasn’t a big problem. I like to hike a lot over some brutal terrain so ten flat miles was no problem. For people who don’t walk a lot this could be a serious problem.
Here are some tips that can be invaluable:
Gold Bond – your feet need it! It will help combat moisture that can lead to serious blisters and hot spots. Dry feet are happy feet. Gold Bond also needs to go somewhere else. If you’re a man or a woman the inside your legs can rub in a humid environment. Once that area is sore you’re going to be ugly. Don’t chance it make sure your happy bits are protected. If you don’t buy Gold Bond any of the medicated powders work. On my last trip I used Anti-Monkey Butt powder. I’m not kidding it’s a real product. It has a baboon on the front of it.
Take a break - If you feet are sore take a ten minute break. Just getting off of your feet for a few minutes can allow your feet to recover enough to go another few hours. Those ten minutes are not wasted. You’ll waste a lot more than ten minutes if you push it too far.
Advil – Advil reduces swelling. If your feet are starting to feel sore don’t wait until you think you need to take something, take it at the first sign. Keep in mind that Advil works because it’s a blood thinner. That could be very dangerous for some people. For everyone else it can be a vacation saver.
Take your time - There is no need to power walk all over the place. You and your feet will be happier if you just walk normally. Even if you make it onto one more ride by power walking all day what is the cost? How are you going to feel the next day?
Keep hydrated and eat something – Dehydration is one of the most miserable things you can go through. It will ruin your vacation. Do not wait until you are thirsty by that time if could be too late. A trip to the bathroom is better than a trip to first aide or the hospital. I am not kidding. Every year vacationers end up in the emergency room because of dehydration. Eating is also important. Nothing will sap your energy more than low blood sugar. If it’s hot eating becomes even more important. Why? I was hiking once in June. We were hiking across snow fields. Even so I was sweating a lot. I was drinking a lot too. It’s safe to say that I was keeping up with what I was sweating out. The problem was I wasn’t eating. I perspired all of the salt out of my body. When you do that it doesn’t matter how much you drink. Your body cannot retain the liquid and you just pee it out. I was dehydrating even though I was drinking. I had to stop and eat ASAP to get some salt back in my system. In the summer, in Florida, you could easily do the same thing.
Wear sneakers – This might sound funny but there are people out there that want to wear something more fashionable. Those people are called idiots. I don’t care who you are, walking ten miles in heals or shoes that were not designed for it is a dumb idea. Don’t wear brand new sneakers either. If you buy new ones make sure you break them in first.
Here are some tips that can be invaluable:
Gold Bond – your feet need it! It will help combat moisture that can lead to serious blisters and hot spots. Dry feet are happy feet. Gold Bond also needs to go somewhere else. If you’re a man or a woman the inside your legs can rub in a humid environment. Once that area is sore you’re going to be ugly. Don’t chance it make sure your happy bits are protected. If you don’t buy Gold Bond any of the medicated powders work. On my last trip I used Anti-Monkey Butt powder. I’m not kidding it’s a real product. It has a baboon on the front of it.
Take a break - If you feet are sore take a ten minute break. Just getting off of your feet for a few minutes can allow your feet to recover enough to go another few hours. Those ten minutes are not wasted. You’ll waste a lot more than ten minutes if you push it too far.
Advil – Advil reduces swelling. If your feet are starting to feel sore don’t wait until you think you need to take something, take it at the first sign. Keep in mind that Advil works because it’s a blood thinner. That could be very dangerous for some people. For everyone else it can be a vacation saver.
Take your time - There is no need to power walk all over the place. You and your feet will be happier if you just walk normally. Even if you make it onto one more ride by power walking all day what is the cost? How are you going to feel the next day?
Keep hydrated and eat something – Dehydration is one of the most miserable things you can go through. It will ruin your vacation. Do not wait until you are thirsty by that time if could be too late. A trip to the bathroom is better than a trip to first aide or the hospital. I am not kidding. Every year vacationers end up in the emergency room because of dehydration. Eating is also important. Nothing will sap your energy more than low blood sugar. If it’s hot eating becomes even more important. Why? I was hiking once in June. We were hiking across snow fields. Even so I was sweating a lot. I was drinking a lot too. It’s safe to say that I was keeping up with what I was sweating out. The problem was I wasn’t eating. I perspired all of the salt out of my body. When you do that it doesn’t matter how much you drink. Your body cannot retain the liquid and you just pee it out. I was dehydrating even though I was drinking. I had to stop and eat ASAP to get some salt back in my system. In the summer, in Florida, you could easily do the same thing.
Wear sneakers – This might sound funny but there are people out there that want to wear something more fashionable. Those people are called idiots. I don’t care who you are, walking ten miles in heals or shoes that were not designed for it is a dumb idea. Don’t wear brand new sneakers either. If you buy new ones make sure you break them in first.
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