In Epcot, watching the jumping water fountains
10:57am by
glamourgirl
Tom Sawyer island. (Technically an attraction I guess...)
10:57am by
WDWSarah-TA
rock garden place in Japan- Air conditioned and peaceful
10:57am by
clbg
MK--right in Liberty Square outside HoP. Sometimes we score rocking chairs but mostly, out kids like sitting on the pavement outside that Halloween shop--or whatever it is.
10:59am by
betsypup
@len so HoP doesn't count?
11:01am by
johno
In Epcot we always sit near that area where the water squirts up and the kids can play in the mist. I am sure somebody else can be more specific. It's right outside TT I think.
11:01am by
betsypup
Rocking Chairs in Frontierland, Benches in front of Tony's. And Dawa Bar in AK.
11:01am by
MOJoe
MK - Rocking Chairs in front of town square, preferably with a mickey premium. Any bench in tomorrowland, can find a lot of shady spots there.
11:02am by
TrixieLouMagoo
Right outside of the shooting arcade @MK. Not too crowded. Kind of shady most times we've been there. DH & DS like to play checkers there too.
11:02am by
dopeyd73
CHH - upstairs.
11:02am by
cmk1023
I second Japan garden. Also I found AK in general more relaxing, and several areas were nice to sit.
11:02am by
Wishingonastar1995
Epcot - The pier in front of Italy, also where we wait and watch Illum.
11:02am by
TrixieLouMagoo
MK - second floor of train station. DHS - benches on Sunset Boulevard, AK - tables by Dawa Bar or tables next to water by Flame Tree, Epcot - Behind UK.
11:03am by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
Near the exit to BTMRR
11:04am by
Armadillo_Alert
The MK Riverboat, if you can score a bench, it is very relaxing. Although, that's an attraction. Sorry!
11:08am by
TrixieLouMagoo
Rocking chairs in front of Hop or the ones near HM. Also upstairs in CHH.
11:08am by
mortmac
Love the "back" street at epcot in UK... we take our fish/chips/harps back there and really feel like we are a world away :) sigh... wish I was there now!!
11:08am by
rachaelmac22
HS - Benches along Hollywood Blvd, with a cupcake or popcorn, watching Streetmosphere.
11:09am by
TrixieLouMagoo
Gardens in Japan in WS are shaded and beautiful. We like grabbing a beer and relaxing back there
11:09am by
DisneyMonster
Casey's hot dog stand in the cartoon room
11:10am by
mainstreetmama
Tom Sawyer Island. If your kids are old enough to run around by themselves, it can be very relaxing. Actually caught a quick nap once, LOL.
11:11am by
prmamidedos
Near the music lessons in MK, down the side street on the right.
11:12am by
MadTParty
AK - Pangini trail. MK - the rocking chairs by the Trading Post in Frontierland. DHS - the seating area near ToT behind the food places. EP - the UK gardens by the Toy Shoppe.
11:14am by
kwitcherkicken99TA
Rose Garden in MK
11:14am by
Elaine5715
Epcot. In the uk pavilion, in the back garden.
11:15am by
cmlsplace
If you have a little one, the baby centers are a life saver.
11:16am by
mainstreetmama
The honey I shrink the kids play area at HS.
11:19am by
Building429
Boneyard at AK. Can you tell I have a little boy that loves to play!
11:20am by
Building429
Dawa Bar at Animal Kingdom. Tutto Gusto at EPCOT. Tune-in Lounge at the Studios. Sense something in common?
11:21am by
BGK
In Tortuga Tavern when it's not open (like, almost always), next to Roy & Minnie, Rose Garden during castle stage show, next to the exit of BTMRR waving at passengers, on the bridge near Spash watching the logs fall, on a chair on a porch in Frontierland.
11:22am by
irenek
MK train station. Love to sit there and look down Main Street
11:23am by
mickeyforlife
MK - The tables at the top of the Main St train station overlooking Main St. What a great view! EP- Any bench around the World Showcase lagoon.
11:24am by
ThisKneeGuy
The Flame Tree BBQ pavilion by the lake.
11:24am by
GinnyWeasley
@len- Can I ask why you're gleaning this info? Is it for a new UG edition possibly?
11:25am by
ThisKneeGuy
@ThisKnee - I'm guessing its for the August edition of the UG that Len is working on (according to Len on the podcasts... Lol).
11:26am by
Banish
UK Pavilion- benches near hedge maze.
11:27am by
MeetMeAtThePoly
Cretaceous Trail
11:27am by
MeetMeAtThePoly
Agree with @MadTParty. Accidentally discovered the tables by the piano lessons off Main Steeet in MK. Got to see some of the parade from there too
11:27am by
MooreDisneyPlease
I like to relax by the big planet ball in Tomorrowland. There are food and drink options all around, there is usually someplace to wait in the shade, and it is a good place to wait for those who skip Space Mountain.
11:28am by
alitig1
The laughin spot under the train station at the splash exit. Shaded, water fountains, and an area to let kids blow off steam.
11:29am by
RadiatorSpringsFD
Sofas right inside Town Square Theatre, outside the entrance to Tony's. Kids can color & watch Lady & The Tramp.
11:29am by
MeetMeAtThePoly
Shady area outside Hollywood Brown Derby.
11:30am by
MeetMeAtThePoly
So many.. love the gardens in Japan and the back area in Morocco in MK. In AK I love the trail walks along the river around the ToL, and the Flame Tree lake front seating overlooking EE.
11:31am by
elslav
Sitting in Animation building on a soft bench right now with my dd who has a tummy ache. Cool place to rest
11:38am by
Mamateach
In HS, short wall in the shade (on Brown Derby side) just short of sorcerers hat. People watching, shade, and a view of American Idol screen.
11:43am by
cgulls
In Epcot by the evergreen mazes. Best spot to sit and let kids run in mazes. Especially when misic is playing!
11:46am by
3219
Upstairs at Columbia Harbour house. By a window so I can look out and people watch.
11:46am by
NotThatKevinSmith
Saving
11:49am by
arilesjr
There's a nice bench outside the restrooms at crystal palace
11:51am by
wncsunshyne
Hi @len! Morocco pavilion has some nice spots. Also agree about CHH upstairs. Sometimes there are some nice spots to sit and look at the water on that exterior walkway that runs along the length of frontierland.
11:55am by
999HappyHaunts
Love the little "alleys" off of Main Street.
11:56am by
dhcomer
Gardens in Canada and Japan.
11:57am by
bswan26
Inside the mexico pavillion at Epcot
11:58am by
Amanditabonita
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11:58am by
wdwsolo4me
On the benches by bathroom near space mountain and by train station near splash. Both have enough open area that kids can run a little
12:07pm by
3219
On the benches near splash mountain and BTM. Such fun to watch the excitement/terror/anticipation of everyone!
12:18pm by
hblumberg002
Side street off Main Street. The wishing well by the Castle. UK and Morocco. Streets of America. The walkway that goes from Nemo to Everest.
12:19pm by
bobandhelenparr
Rocking chairs on the little porch between HoP and sleepy hollow
12:21pm by
mck
Watching EE, watching the Tigers in MJT, sitting on a bench on Sunset watching Citizen perform (pretzel in hand). Going inside Pinocchios, upstairs then outside on the balcony and enjoying the view of the castle and Carrousel. Club Cool.
12:26pm by
irenek
Boat to DTD, lakeside bar at Coronado in the afternoon, GF lobby
12:27pm by
jtishere
At the exit of BTMR - it's a dead end an no one is moving through. We get a popcorn from the stand and sit & regroup. My 9yr old is diabetic, great place to test blood sugar as well.
12:28pm by
MagicMN
A seating area off of the path by the Royal Anandapur Tea Company overlooking the water in Animal Kingdom is quiet and shady.
12:31pm by
BraveDisgrrl
Grassy hill across from entrance to mission space. A Kahlua coffee from the nearby cart and a lounge on the grass - perfect for a motion sickness prone mom waiting for DH and kids on MS.
12:44pm by
Arnere
Hall of Presidents... D'OH! No actually, while it is technically *part* of an attraction, the rocking chairs at "Aunt Polly's" on Tom Sawyer Island are my favorite spot to just relax & be quiet & away from the action.
12:51pm by
ejj
Bfl
12:54pm by
lindsay_314
dawa bar in ak.
12:54pm by
MsPirch
Upstairs at Columbia Harbor House - it was very peaceful there during spring break in March
12:56pm by
Tanavin
The grassy area between Morocco and France with some OGMS
1:08pm by
RadiatorSpringsFD
Does anyone else think that it's super cool the we have input on a WDW book??? I do! Thanks @len!
1:15pm by
lesliel23
Rose Garden, especially in springtime
1:23pm by
Tinkerbelle64
Germany pavilion, love to take a spot on one of the benches in the Platz and listen to the BGM while enjoying an adult beverage.
1:25pm by
wseisser
UK garden @ epcot. agree with earlier who said great place to take your fish and chips (and a pint of course!)
1:27pm by
fairytales
Covered seating area for FlameTree...looking over the water at EE!
1:29pm by
Corie Queen of Hearts
@Corie - I agree and was just about to type that
1:30pm by
disneygirl17
A new spot I enjoyed last trip is the area by the Fastpass tent for Barnstormer and Goofy. It has some tables to sit at and its not to crowded sometimes
1:51pm by
jbourque11
No resting!!! ;)
2:01pm by
B A Mouse
Rose garden at MK.
2:02pm by
WendyWelcher.go.com
The circle table in Gaston's, the tables overlooking SW in Pinocchio, Kids' play area outside Splash Mt, ice cream tables by the castle outside Sleepy Hollow, alcove inside Tortuga, and the new Rapunzel charge your phone area.
2:13pm by
eriebecca
Upstairs at CHH
2:17pm by
wdwwed11
This is for the next ed. of the book. OK. Lots of these going in. Thanks!
2:21pm by
len (staff)
My favorite place to relax is riding on the Railroad (although technically an attraction). It also serves the purpose of crossing the park while providing some rest!
2:28pm by
DOLEWHIPDAD
Japan Gardens is one of my favorites...esp with an adult bev.
2:29pm by
TianawithaTwist
I second the spot under the train station at splash. Little play area for the kids, shaded nice. Last time we were there it smell like there was a gas leak, so had to leave for fear we were going to blow :) Morrocco. Flame tree tables by water.
2:30pm by
felesh
oh no.. maybe we cursed ourselves now with letting our secrets be known!
2:30pm by
elslav
In the boardwalk. Lets if places to sit and people watch!
2:42pm by
Mom loves Mickey
@elslav - maybe we should be making things up. I like to relax in the 120 minute stand-by line at Soarin'...
2:48pm by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
Those interactive wall games with everyone waving their arms around are just so restful...
2:49pm by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
Outside of Pecos Bill's on the patio. It's overlooking the street and is shaded. Lots of opportunities to rest and people watch!
2:51pm by
mandyryoung
lol.. I love spending 2 hours relaxing touching the honeywall!
2:57pm by
elslav
I love all these! The ones I was going to say were mentioned and now I have some new areas! Thanks!
2:59pm by
momofssss
In HS, we really love Writer's Stop as a place to chill out for a bit. Coffee and a carrot cake cookie! Yum!
2:59pm by
JoyfulNerd
@elslav - but it's more fun if you lick it...
2:59pm by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
sitting outside on the patio at Fountainview bakery/ice cream at Epcot. In the afternoon, it's shaded and you can watch the Fountain of Nations. Not sure how that will change with Starbucks coming.
3:27pm by
adobbins
Lay on the grass opposite mission space and watch kids play in water spouting area
3:33pm by
Steve1
Plenty of time for resting when we're back home!
3:36pm by
LKCrowe
Also love to grab a cupcake or WS treat and take the friendship from Epcot to HS or vice versa. It's also a great excuse to take a civilized bathroom break at the Swolphin or the YC/BC.
3:40pm by
jtishere
Rapuzal restroom area mk
3:40pm by
Belle2204
The lawn next to Germany. My fave spot for years. Put down a towel, let my little one color while I take a break and watch the world go by. Magical ;-)
3:42pm by
disney0707
Lol if these go in the book, better add a "funny noise warning" to Cretaceous Trail. Those dinosaurs made some crazy sounds!
3:53pm by
MeetMeAtThePoly
The play area at Splash smelled like a natural gas leak to me too. But I was reassured when I brought it to the attention of a CM that its just the odor emanating from the locomotive above. And we didn't blow up...so all is well
4:07pm by
RadiatorSpringsFD
Rose Garden MK
4:08pm by
rubel5
Not sure if this counts as inside an attraction, but the PeopleMover is my haven to sit, cool off, relax and people watch in Tomorrowland. I know it goes inside SM and a few other places, but it's mostly outside, right? :)
4:16pm by
DisneyWriterMom
Rest....who said rest? Go, go, go :-) We enjoy a monorail trip or two....take a few extra minutes between park hopping to enjoy the view and a/c.
4:20pm by
pandk199
The benches to the left of the rapunzel restroom. Does not sound that great, however its just at the transition between fantasyland and liberty square, it has shade, and kids can look for pascal and friends. Good break spot!
4:30pm by
ksholmes16
We enjoyed the benches by the castle near Sleepy Hallow. Great place to eat a Nutella Waffle and rest. We loved the view! You can also have a great spot to watch the show at the castle.
4:35pm by
chysuz99
This is great info!! :-)
4:43pm by
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
@leslie, one could always have input to UG. Even in the pre-internet days, one could fill out a questionnaire in the back of the book & mail it in. UG comments were always welcome. So much of what is in the book is quotes from feedback from people. :-)
5:12pm by
ejj
Some of the quotes are really old, it will be nice to see some new ones especially from Liners!
5:21pm by
missoverexcited
I like the train platform on Main St.
5:29pm by
JackOfAll
Walkway between HS and Epcot or the new castle-like structures in Fantasyland at MK
5:30pm by
AbbyInWonderland
The Rocks, overlooking the Canadian garden.
6:09pm by
Fauntleroy
At AK, there's a little spot across from the birds of prey show with a few tables and chairs. It overlooks the stream. I'm deathly afraid of birds, but my DH and DD love the show. So they go and I get an iced tea from the tea stand and go it and relax.
6:45pm by
lindas0809
MK across from Aloha Isle is a bench/flower planting area. Great with a Dole Whip!
7:14pm by
Hunny Bear
Two favorites at mk were mentioned: the bridge outside splash watching the boats my ds1 napped there last year, and when it's hot the sprinklers outside space where they have the slushies is awesome if you're waiting for older ones on space.
8:10pm by
anneandpatrick
Writer's Stop in HS. Comfy furniture, cool, quiet.
56 min ago by
DNelle76
Can't wait to try some of these in Aug
45 min ago by
mssajane
La cava del tequila!
39 min ago by
Dryfus374
@Dryfus - excellent choice!
36 min ago by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
The gardens in England at Ecpot, I also really like the side path outside the castle by the Cinderella statue
32 min ago by
lichelle006
@SA, thanks! I always go with friends who have small kids. During nap time I make my daily trip to la cava for my own version of r&r
32 min ago by
Dryfus374
Guac & Chips with an avocado margarita. Can't get much better than that.
29 min ago by
Sorcerers_Apprentice
An outside shaded table at the Mexico Pavillion with a Margarita from La Cava
29 min ago by
goofyfan13
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21 min ago by
monkeysimple
On a shaded bench on the right as you walk into Epcot. You can watch character meet & greets from a distance. Watching Goofy in action was a highlight of my last trip.
14 min ago by
anneofcreek
The gardens in the Japan and UK Pavilions at Epcot; chairs along the edge of the WS lagoon, especially near the American and Italy Pavilions. It's more peaceful near the water and one of my favorite views in all of WDW. :)
7 min ago by
lindsay_314