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Hotels at Walt Disney World Playgrounds
Playground structures are located at many of the resort hotels and are intended for kids aged 2-12. On my last Disney World trip I had my preschooler with me. I made sure we spent time at the resort playground each day. I found that he was much more cooperative about waiting in lines inside the Parks when he’d had the free play time!
Kids will love The Dig Site at Disney’s Caribbean Beach, with several areas to play.
Not all of the Disney World Resorts have a playground. Here’s a list of those that do:
- All Star Movies Resort
- All-Star Music Resort
- Disney All Star Sports Resort
- Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Art of Animation Resort
- BoardWalk Inn
- BoardWalk Villas
- Caribbean Beach Resort
- Coronado Springs Resort
- Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
- Old Key West Resort
- Pop Century Resort
- Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Walt Disney World is very large and little legs can get tired quickly! Consider bringing or renting a stroller when taking babies, toddlers or preschoolers to Disney World. I recommend my travel partner Kingdom Strollers as they offer very competitive rates and will deliver for free directly to your resort hotel!
1. What to Expect at Disney World Hotel Playgrounds
Some of the Disney World playgrounds are more elaborate than others. Certain playgrounds are themed to the resort. Other playgrounds look like they’d be at your local park. Most will have some kind of climbing equipment, bars for hanging and slides.
The Disney World playground at Fort Wilderness is under a canopy of trees.
During my visits (late spring) the playgrounds didn’t have a lot of kids. I’d expect that during busier seasons, there might be more activity. If your kids are anything like mine, they prefer when the playground has other children to play with! Check the times posted on when the playground is open (they generally close at dusk).
Some play areas at Disney World are under shade and others are out in the open. Play structure equipment can get really hot in the sunshine. Be sure to check before letting your child play. There seems to be a good number of benches and seating for adults around the playgrounds. But of course, sit where you can supervise your kids!
Coronado Spring’s Disney World playground is Mayan-themed like the resort.
2. Just Add Water!
A few of the pool areas at the Resorts also have interactive play structures. Kids can climb, splash, spray and stay cool. Many have height restrictions which limit use to preschool age or young elementary. These play structures are nicely suited for little ones who aren’t comfortable with full swimming pools or can’t yet swim.
Elaborate pirate-themed water play structure at Disney’s Caribbean Beach
Swimming in Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
And of course there are always the two Disney World water parks to enjoy with your family. There are designated splash pad areas for babies and toddler, water features and slides for preschoolers and really big water attractions for older kids and adults.
Read more in my Disney World Water Parks guide and what you need to know before bringing the kids.
3. Other Places to Play
No playground? No problem! Many of the resorts have areas for kids to play or simply run around. Always be considerate of noise (especially if the location is near hotel room windows and/or it’s particularly early in the day). And of course observe all rules, stay out of flower beds and take heed of signs that restrict access. Pre-vacation consider picking up small things to entertain youngsters like mini bottles of bubbles
Kids can run and do cartwheels on the lawn at Beach Club or at the Polynesian. There’s a game of corn hole in the bus waiting area at Port Orleans Riverside. Many hotels, like Coronado Springs Resort and Caribbean Beach have sandy beach areas.
No playground? Let kids run on the grass (so long as there’s no sign restricting it)
A game of corn hole at Port Orleans Riverside
Kids enjoy playing in the sandy beach at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
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Becca
Friday 21st of July 2017
These are awesome. Pinning specifically for the list of resorts that have playgrounds. Will be important when we finally head to the east coast!
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Lisa Cameron
Tuesday 18th of July 2017
So many opportunities for play! You are so right about the grassy areas. I have great memories of my kids running around at the resorts. They need time to run and be free, even at WDW.