One of the best things about visiting Walt Disney World® Resort is the ability to customize your vacation to fit your personality and hobbies. There are seemingly endless activities and experiences for every type of Disney fan—including fitness fanatics and athletes! Riding Space Mountain® isn’t the only way to elevate your heart rate, as you’ll see in our list below, where we’ve gathered several ideas for staying active during your getaway. Whether you have an exercise routine you want to keep or there’s a new sport you’ve been meaning to try, we have you covered with inspiration and tips for using your Disney® Visa® Credit Card perks and rewards along the way.
Sign up for an archery lesson
Aiming for adventure? Follow in Princess Merida’s Brave footsteps and sharpen your own archery skills! At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Guests ages seven and up can learn how to load and fire a compound bow in the 75-minute Fort Wilderness Archery Experience. Reservations are highly recommended, so book in advance and remember you can redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars toward the cost of the lesson.0
Check out jogging and running trails
With an expansive selection of jogging and running paths for Guests of Disney Resort hotels throughout Walt Disney World® Resort, why not take advantage and discover something new on foot? You can enjoy scenery such as lakefront views, wetlands, woodlands and more. Ask the Lobby Concierge at your Disney Resort hotel for a map of the trails, which range from under a mile (like the Lago Dorado pathway at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort) to more challenging loops (like the 3.1-mile backwoods trail around The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground). And if you want to add even more enchantment to every mile, try signing up for a runDisney event, where you can earn unique, themed medals and even run in a Disney costume!
Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle away
Grab your oars and go explore! Renting canoes or kayaks at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on the surrounding waterways. Paddling through streams, ponds and inlets is a great way to spend the day with family or friends. Reservations aren’t required, and rentals are first-come, first-serve for Guests of Disney Resort hotels with a valid Resort ID. Get your boat at the Bike Barn at the Meadow Recreation Area and don’t forget to redeem your Disney Rewards Dollars toward your rental!0
Book a tee time at a Disney golf course
Swing into fun when you book a tee time at one of fore—excuse us, four—golf courses at Walt Disney World® Resort. For more playful putting, there are two mini golf courses, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf, that feature family-friendly challenges and dazzling decorations. Or try your hand at FootGolf, a nine-hole combination of soccer and golf that’s sure to kick your day into high gear!
Dive into a pool at a Disney Resort hotel
If you want to make like Dory and “Just Keep Swimming,” dive into one of the many themed Disney Resort hotel pools. Book a room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort for the relaxing whirlpool spas at Stormalong Bay, or reserve your stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort to plunge into the sporty Grand Slam Pool (shaped like a baseball diamond) or Surfboard Bay Pool. You can make a splash with waterslides or soak up serene vibes in heated pools with stunning views, among many options. Dress to impress with a Disney swimsuit from shopDisney.com, where you can save 10% on select purchases with your Disney Visa Card.0
Enjoy a game of tennis on a Disney court
Seven different Disney Resort hotels feature tennis courts, including clay courts at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and hard courts available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village. Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and appropriate attire and shoes are required, so plan ahead and bring your MagicBand or Resort ID for checking out equipment. If you want to take your game further, schedule group or private lessons with tennis pros and learn to play like the experts.
Bump, set and spike at a volleyball court
Rally your crew and have some fun batting around the ball on a Disney volleyball court! You’ll find white sand courts at eight different Resort hotels. Any hotel Guest can use the courts; just bring a valid Resort ID along to check out equipment.
Take a ride on a rented bicycle
Pedal at your own pace down picturesque paths and tranquil trails when you rent a bicycle. Adult and child bikes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and include complimentary helmets and child seats. Ride through the lush meadows around Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the beautiful waterways of Disney’s Old Key West Resort and majestic tree-lined terrains of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, among other beautiful landscapes. And to get more pals in on the ride, rent a Surrey bike built for two or four people and pedal together! You can redeem Disney Rewards Dollars toward these bike rentals, too.0
Go on a guided fishing excursion
Have a “reel” fun outing with guided bass fishing excursions at Walt Disney World® Resort. Take a boat out at one of nine marinas and float on a lake or lagoon as experienced guides take you step-by-step through a catch-and-release experience. The excursion, which is offered year-round, includes a rod and reel, tackle, artificial and/or live bait, and life jackets.
Take the team to ESPN Wide World of Sports
When the innovation and entertainment of ESPN meets the enchantment of Walt Disney World® Resort, it’s a sports dream come true for athletes and fans of all ages. At the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, you can bring the whole team to play and join events at the 11 baseball and softball diamonds, 17 outdoor multi-purpose fields, and 700,000 square feet of space to enjoy field hockey, football, cheer, dance and more.
Exercise your way at a Disney Resort hotel fitness center
Get in a workout at one of the state-of-the-art fitness centers around Walt Disney World® Resort. Each location features free weights, weight machines and cardio equipment, so you can exercise according to your own routine or preferences. Book a room at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas for access to Muscles & Bustles Health Club, or visit the Olympiad Fitness Center when you stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, among the many options.
Now that you’re warmed up for your Walt Disney World® Resort vacation, we hope you have a sporting good time during any activities you choose. Need to gear up with a reusable water bottle, tank top or hoodie? Browse clothing and accessories at shopDisney.com and save 10% on select purchases with your Disney Visa Card so you you’ll stay cool in Disney style, even when you break a sweat.0
