Add a Rest Day or Two on Your Disney Trip

If you’re going to Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you’re going to try to pack as much Disney action in your 3-day to weeklong or more vacation. But here’s a piece of advice we’d like to share: Add in a rest day to your trip.

It’s easy to burnout your body, your mind and even your skin on really hot days. That’s why we recommend having a day to relax and unwind and most of all, get away from your schedule and get away from the crowd.

Here are a few things you can do at either resort.

1. Enjoy time at the pool. If you’re staying on-site or at a Good Neighbor hotel or a local one, you can enjoy the amenities of the pool or even better, the spa. Nothing beats enjoying some sun, maybe a cocktail or two and some nice finger foods while relaxing.
   
2. Play golf. Even if you’re not Tiger or Rory, you can reserve a round of golf at a Walt Disney Resort. Even though the PGA Tour plays at one of the courses at WDW, you can play it at closer tees. Don’t forget that you have to rent clubs. Even though golf can be a frustrating hole, it’s a good way to relax and enjoy a walk or cart ride spoiled.
   
   If you’re staying at Disneyland, there are plenty of nice courses in the neighboring cities of Tustin (Tustin Ranch Golf Club) and Irvine (Strawberry Farms and Oak Creek). Oh yeah, you can also go surfing at Huntington Beach.
   
3. Go to Disney Springs or Downtown Disney. Yes, they’re both Disney-themed and both can get crowded but they’re open air malls with a lot of great dining choices. But most of all, you’re on your own time there with no restrictions to watching a show or even catching your favorite attraction.
   
4. Honorable mentions: This is something weird and very un-Disney, but how about a casino? If you enjoy the slot or the tables, perhaps press your luck. In Southern California, the closest casino is Yaamava and Pechanga which are both about 2 hours away from Anaheim. And in Florida, the Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa is about an hour and a half away.
   
   Besides the gaming action, these casinos have great options for dining and spas. Not to mention, they also have great entertainment acts. In December 2022, Adam Sandler, John Mulaney, and rock band Bush will all be performing at Yaamava. Check casino websites for more information.

Perhaps everything is about Disney for your upcoming vacation. But don’t let planning, Genie Plus and getting every in stress you out. If you can, take a day or two off to get away from the mouse and do something else, but most of all, get some rest for parks.