Pickleball Now Available at Select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Walt Disney World's theme parks have plenty to keep Guests active, but did you know that Disney Resort hotels offer a variety of distinctly Disney wellness offerings? From enjoying fitness fun with Simba and his friends to practicing your own touchdown celebration dance, your whole family can stay well together! 

Disney Family Wellness is a collection of new and existing resort experiences for your overall health and well-being, along with resort amenities like fitness centers, walking trails, and pools. While even more options will be added in the near future, here is a look at some of the offerings you can experience right now:

1. Pickleball

Pickleball is now available at several of Disney's recreational tennis courts, including:

1. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
2. Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
3. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
4. Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

If you forgot your paddle at home, no worries! Each location will offer complimentary equipment for players.

2. Family Fitness Fun

Head over to the Lion King area of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort on select days to enjoy an exhilarating family fitness class to get your body moving and ready for the day. These classes welcome guests of all ages to enjoy 25 minutes of movement and dance set to a lively soundtrack inspired by Simba and his friends. 

3. Wellness Scavenger Hunts 

At Disney’s All-Star Resorts family and friends can find hidden wellness challenges and partake in a scavenger hunt within the movies, sports, and music! Pick up a map from the front desk or a merchandise location to start exploring the resorts with family and friends to solve clues and complete fitness challenges in our wellness scavenger hunt! Challenges include taking a victory lap around life-size props of your favorite movies or finding hidden characters on the football field. Upon completion, don’t forget to pick up a button at any merchandise location to commemorate your accomplishment. 

4. Disney On Demand: Disney Family Wellness 

At select resorts, Guests can stretch with their pal Mickey Mouse after a fun-filled day at the parks and explore short videos about sleep and healthy eating. Or take a few moments with Ashley Eckstein and Star Wars Mindful Matters for a mindfulness lesson inspired by Star Wars.

5. Family Fun Walk/Runs

Once you’re recharged, tie up those laces and enjoy a family fun walk/run! Found at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and along Disney’s BoardWalk, the entire family can participate at their own pace while enjoying the sights and sounds of Crescent Lake.

As you can see, there are many Disney Family Wellness experiences across Disney Resort hotels to engage your overall wellness needs with a uniquely Disney twist – and there’s more to come! Whether it’s pickleball, moving and grooving, or enjoying one of the running trails, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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