Mickey's Retreat: A Cast Member-Only Area at Walt Disney World

Monday, April 05, 2010 ,
Did you know that there's a relaxing place near the Walt Disney World Resort that is reserved only to Cast Members and their families? It's called MICKEY'S RETREAT.


Located on the banks of Little Lake Bryan, Mickey's Retreat offers the perfect combination of the great outdoors, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. Visitors (who must be always accompanied by Cast Members) can enjoy a children's playground, swimming pool, marina, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a large sports field. For large gatherings, four pavilions can be reserved for a fee. The park also has picnic areas equipped with tables and grills.

UPDATE: The Sports Field at Mickey’s Retreat will be closed for maintenance from October 16 through November 11, 2023.

Operating Hours

Monday-Friday:
  • Park: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. (11 a.m. - 7 .pm. during Standard Time)
  • Pool: Noon - 5 p.m. (Daily)
  • Marina: Closed
Saturday & Sunday:
  • Park: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Pool: Noon - 5 p.m.
  • Marina: Noon - 5 p.m.

Offerings
  • Marina Rentals
  • Children's Playground
  • Sand Volleyball Courts
  • All-Purpose Field
  • Full-Length Basketball Courts
  • Minnie’s Pool 
  • Cast Reservations
  • Lap Swimming
  • Screen Room
  • Restrooms / Lockers / Showers
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pavilions

Reserve a Pavilion
  1. Click here to find out if we have space available on the date of your gathering. If so, follow the instructions on this site to start the reservation process.
  2. Once your reservation is approved, you will receive an email. Use the links in the Acceptance Email to complete your reservation.
  3. Accept the Contract Online.
  4. Pay the rental fee online by credit card or by cash at the ESPN Clubhouse Shop.

Contact Information (for Cast Member Use Only)

Information Line: 407-828-3620 (tie line 8-222)
Street Address: 8151 Lake Forest Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Note: Cast Members with a valid company ID may bring as many Guests to Mickey's Retreat as the number on their Main Entrance Pass plus three additional Guests.

Directions to Mickey’s Retreat

From Orlando:
  • I-4 West to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista)
  • Turn Left onto FL-535 South
  • Turn Left at 1st light (Vineland Avenue)
  • Turn Right at Little Lake Bryan Parkway
  • Turn Right at stop sign onto Lake Forest Drive
  • Mickey’s Retreat is on the Right

From the Walt Disney World® Resort / Tampa:
  • I-4 East to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista)
  • At the bottom of the ramp, continue through the light onto Vineland Avenue
  • Turn Right onto Little Lake Bryan Parkway
  • Turn Right at stop sign onto Lake Forest Drive
  • Mickey’s Retreat is on the Right

From US-192 / Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy:
  • Turn onto Vineland Road / FL-535 North
  • Turn slight Right onto World Center Drive / FL-536 East
  • Turn Left onto International Drive South
  • Turn Left onto Little Lake Bryan Parkway
  • Stay Straight to go onto Lake Forest Drive
  • Mickey’s Retreat is on the Right

Photos

Mickey's Retreat is located within the Little Lake Bryan subdivision, a Disney-owned community:

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Post a Comment

36 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 5, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Actaully pretty cool to know that the cast members have a great area like that to take there families and that the prices are much more reasonable than in the parks, thanks for sharing

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  2. AnonymousApril 6, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    The Chatham bus stop is hardly a backstage area......That's where some of the CP's stay. In the background of some of the pictures you can see The Commons which is another Disney owned housing complexes filled with Cultural Reps.

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  3. OTPN administratorApril 6, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    To the 2nd anonymous: It seems like you know the place (since you named the Commons...)!!!
    I said Backstage because since this blog is viewed mostly by Orlando visitors (that never knew this place) it's like a behind-the-scene look at a Cast Member-only place...
    But thanks for clarifying.

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  4. Luray va accommodationsApril 6, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    It seems like a lot of fun and a pleasant place. The pools at Mickey's Retreat are also used for lifeguard swim test. It's also across the street from Chatham so it's beautiful easy to get to as a CP. I really like to play the table tennis, and the table there is inside a screened in picnic area and very nicer than the tables at the apartment swimming pools.

    Best Regards,

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  5. AnonymousApril 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    That hotel is the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. It's not a DTWN Disney hotel though. It's off of Vineland Road to the north of LBV.

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  6. OTPN administratorApril 7, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Oh, thanks Anonymous! I didn't know that someone could actually identify it, since it was very far and it's not so clear...
    But, thanks!!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    can anyone go to this place? do they check id's

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    1. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 12:50 AM

      Yes, they do check ID and one cast member can bring up to five family / friends members

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  8. OTPN administratorMarch 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Yes, they do check your ID to go inside the park itself, but to just visit Little Lake Bryan, you don't have to show them anything...

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  9. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Does anyone happen to know the hours? that would be really helpful, thx in advance. =D

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  10. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    The hours are 11 AM- 8 PM. The pool is open from 12-6.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Does anyone know how many people a cast member can get in at a time?

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  12. WandaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    The cast member can get the same amount of persons that they have in the main gate pass.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Cast members can take up to 6 people with them.

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  14. AnonymousJune 10, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Does anyone know the phone number

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  15. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Are pets allowed?

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Yes good question, are pets allowed there?

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    According to the sign in the front, there are no pets allowed.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Can third party participants enter?
    And does either pool have lane lines for fitness swimming?
    Thanks

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  19. AnonymousJune 8, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Yes one pool does have swimming lines

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  20. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    can you take two cars in there with just one member's pass.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I met and married a raccoon from this place. Great place to "meet wildlife"

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  22. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Yes, they do check ID and one cast member can bring up to five family / friends members

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  23. BeckyFebruary 2, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    first time here, swam for a little got out of the water to FaceTime a friend from back home I won't see for over four months, got told by a lifeguard i had to swim or leave, she said me laying out was wasting her time and I should find a beach to lay out on. Completely rude and unwelcoming. Don't think I'll return EVER.

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  24. BeckyFebruary 2, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    first time here, swam for a little got out of the water to FaceTime a friend from back home I won't see for over four months, got told by a lifeguard i had to swim or leave, she said me laying out was wasting her time and I should find a beach to lay out on. Completely rude and unwelcoming. Don't think I'll return EVER.

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  25. UnknownFebruary 22, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    can my wife come here with the kids without me (the cm?)

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  26. UnknownFebruary 22, 2016 at 9:02 PM

    so if I am a cast member can my wife and kids come here without me while i am at work? or do i have to be there for her to get in?

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2016 at 10:08 PM

    Are the boats available for rental every day?

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  28. AnonymousJune 4, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    What about third party operating participants?

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  29. UnknownSeptember 28, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    What if we are not a Disney employee can we still go there and have a birthday party

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  30. UnknownOctober 20, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    Is there a work out gym for cast members? What is the cost to get into mickey's retreat. I'm a cast member and just found out about this place from another cast member.

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  31. UnknownApril 6, 2017 at 10:08 PM

    Are the grills gas or charcoal?

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  32. AnonymousJuly 31, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    Can we bring bouncy houses into the park?

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  33. UnknownSeptember 7, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    are there life jackets for the pool

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  34. AnonymousApril 9, 2023 at 7:27 PM

    Does anyone know if there is a Sauna in this location or one at all that cast members can access in Disney's property?

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  35. AnonymousApril 6, 2024 at 11:18 AM

    Is there food there?

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