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believe
09-17-2002, 08:28 AM
I have several questions regarding massages at WDW. I have never had a massage but am really trying to save so that in December I can get one while in WDW. We are staying at the Dolphin, but will have vehicle transportation.
Here are my questions:
1.) What are the different types of massages?
2.) How are the different type of massages different?
3.) Which massage would you recommend for a 'first timer'?
4.) Which resort has the best massages?
5.) Who do you call to schedule the massage...is there a 'one number' for all resorts or do you call the resorts individually?
6.) What other 'spa' treatment would you recommend? Just in case I can save a little more money:)
believe
09-17-2002, 09:37 AM
Now I know that there are several on this board who have had massages at WDW..........HELP!!!!!
helenabear
09-17-2002, 03:42 PM
Amanda, I wish I could help, but I've only had one professional massage in my life. I did get it at the GF and they were wonderful there! Luis and I had done the aromatherapy side by side massage and I loved it. I wish I could help more but I haven't had enough to know what to suggest or not to suggest. I am kind of curious to hear what others think though as I have been debating on whether or not I'll get one this time when I go.
Dan Murphy
09-17-2002, 03:56 PM
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/gfspa.html
http://www.swandolphin.com/feedback/health.html
I knew Dan would come through with a link...;)
Thanks Dan!!!
Anyone want to hang out with me & the girls while DW is at her massage???:smooth:
catsrule
09-17-2002, 05:26 PM
Me and Perry will.
P.S.......***
LuvTigger
09-17-2002, 05:43 PM
Believe,
I just wanted to say that I had a facial at the GF Spa and it was HEAVENLY!!! I have had massages before, but only in someone's home, not in a professional setting. This was my first facial.
It was 50 minutes for $109, and worth every penny. Part of the facial is a brief neck and shoulder massage, plus it's like they're massaging your face when they're doing the treatment. They also have 25 minutes for $63, but I think 50 minutes is the way to go. (Same goes for massages, I have a price list and descriptions if you'd like more info.)
A 50 minute massage can be anywhere from $103 (Swedish) to $120 (mother-to-be). The aromatherapy massage sounds nice, $118 for 50 minutes. They also have 25, 75 or 80 minute massages.
They have lots of other treatments too, skin care, water therapies & soaks, body wraps and masks, hand and foot, couples, and packages. There are a couple of packages that are reasonably priced and sound pretty good (starting at $209 for a Spa Sampler).
helenabear
09-17-2002, 06:17 PM
Thanks for the links Dan! I once had those but I couldn't find them anymore (probably lost them back in April).
Shep, while Amdanda's doing her massage, I'll be glad to join you and your two angels :)
I'll have to start a thread..;)
So far I have helenabear, catsrule & DH for the DW-less shep & daughters mini-meet..
:)
catsrule
09-18-2002, 01:18 AM
Shep, DH says I should join Amanda and get a massage too. I think he just wants to dump me, then you will dump Mandy and Cassie off to Elaine, and you and DH will be off in Corona World.:teeth:
believe
09-18-2002, 06:04 AM
Dan, Thanks for the links. You always come through for me.
shep, helenabear and catsrule....I feel like I am being exiled;) Sounds like you can't wait to get rid of me;)
helenabear
09-18-2002, 06:19 AM
Um... wait a minute here... dumping the girls with me?? I think they are cute and all, but can you trust them with me? ;)
Amanda, I wouldn't ever want to get rid of you there! Maybe we just ought to get rid of the guys and have some "girl time" :teeth:
DocRafiki
09-18-2002, 06:22 AM
Did anyone read the couples massage report that was posted as a link here in the past few days? It was quite a read, and I've never been interested in getting a massage.
Serena
09-18-2002, 06:28 AM
:teeth:
believe
09-18-2002, 06:52 AM
Helenabear, shep and I have agreed to give each other one evening to do our own thing. I think he is doing the roller coaster mini-meet. I haven't decided yet....maybe we will have to do a girls mini-meet. Any suggestions?
Mskanga
09-18-2002, 07:17 AM
I had a full body massage last year at the Contemporary , they brought this young lady from the GF for me and let me tell you...I was in Heaven!! It was I believe 55 minutes , I don't know how much it was because dh paid for it in advance, that was my b-day present, but let me tell you that it was well worth it. I came out of the session feeling like a new person!
helenabear
09-18-2002, 07:42 AM
That's so nice that you guys have given each other free time like that, believe. I'd like to think that Luis would be so kind to me if he were going along ;) I must admit though, I am terrible with coming up with ideas on what to do. Would the girls be joining us too? Or will shep take care of them during that evening?
believe
09-18-2002, 09:02 AM
Shep will have the girls......:Pinkbounc
believe
09-18-2002, 09:08 AM
Mskanga...do you know the type of massage you had? What it a Swedish, aromatherapy....? I know you said full body but I don't see that listed as an option at the Swan/Dolphin.
I plan on doing the full massage which is 55 minutes and can't wait to feel like a new person.
helenabear
09-18-2002, 10:10 AM
An evening without the girls... wow you guys are being very nice to each other. We'll work on something to do then.
I really wish I could find the folder I saved from my last trip. It had the brochure from GF Spa there and it had the description of what we had done while we were there (I didn't see it listed on the descriptions on the links Dan gave). I can't imagine though that you wouldn't get a full body massage in 55 minutes. I know ours was 50 minutes and I couldn't imagine how they could only work on one part of the body and have it take up the full time. Hopefully someone knows for sure :)
gemmie214
09-18-2002, 12:24 PM
I have had a couple of massages at the Spa at the Disney Institute. I would recommend the full body Sweedish for 55 minutes. It is heavenly and really touches the right places. I think that anything with a "harder" touch (sports massage) might be uncomfortable. Sometimes the pressure is very deep. Tell them if you feel to much pressure and you do not like it. They will adjust the pressure according to you. ( I like a semi firm massage)
The aromatherapy was nice but I would never do it again. I kept wishing that I had done the Sweedish. It was not what I look for in a massage.
I will be trying the Spa at the Grand Floridian next week if I have some extra money so I'll let you know how that goes. I will definatly be doing a Spa in December:)
Might have to pack the game cube..:o
Will have to go out & buy and extra controller for Perry...;)
Who knows what we will do...anyone is free to join us...
Catsrule---does DH know about this??;)
catsrule
09-18-2002, 05:10 PM
DH is the one that said I should go with Amanda. I think he is trying to dump me for a few hours.:p Probably to show the Shep where he can buy cheap coronas. :p
snoopy
09-18-2002, 06:00 PM
believe, I just sent you a PM. :)
helenabear
09-18-2002, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by shep
Might have to pack the game cube..:o
Will have to go out & buy and extra controller for Perry...;)
Who knows what we will do...anyone is free to join us...
Catsrule---does DH know about this??;)
If you need a few controllers, let me know. We have a GameCube and I could bring one or two along with me for you to use :teeth:
wovenwonder
09-18-2002, 06:36 PM
For a TRUE Couples Massage experience you'll have to go on the Disney Cruise Line. Here is a report of the surial bath at the DCL Spa by Dave from the Frozen North on wdwinfo.com -
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-dave-surial.htm
;)
Originally posted by helenabear
If you need a few controllers, let me know. We have a GameCube and I could bring one or two along with me for you to use :teeth:
DIS CON game cube mini meet in the works???..;)
helenabear
09-18-2002, 07:17 PM
Originally posted by shep
DIS CON game cube mini meet in the works???..;)
Does this mean I have to get some practicing in before my trip? ;)
Oh and to get Amanda's thread back on track... anyone else with any good info about spa treatments at WDW??
Originally posted by helenabear
Does this mean I have to get some practicing in before my trip? ;)
Oh and to get Amanda's thread back on track... anyone else with any good info about spa treatments at WDW??
Super smash brothers melee with 4 people would be pretty cool..:o
Yes....on with massage talk...:o
helenabear
09-18-2002, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by shep
Super smash brothers melee with 4 people would be pretty cool..:o
I've only played it with three (the number of controlers we have) Four would be cool! I guess I know what I'll be doing tonight ;)
Okay now back to the massage talk :teeth: sorry Amanda :o
Let's see...
Mandy, Perry, Elaine & Todd...
I want to be Donkey Kong...:D
Cheap bump...now, massage talk...:o
gemmie214
09-18-2002, 11:52 PM
Are we having a massage meet? Maybe followed by a glass of wine for the girls? I know just the place at the GF. Who's interested???:cool:
catsrule
09-18-2002, 11:57 PM
Moi
DW will go with you, maybe Catsrule...
While the women get a massage, we are gonna have a game cube meet...Me, dd's, Catsrule's dh, helenabear....:smooth:
gemmie214
09-19-2002, 12:21 AM
Well, this is a plan. I will try to put it together thet best can. I will be away for the next two weeks at WDW and then for work. No time at home sooo...come on girls PM me and I will set it up in the middle of October. We may take over the whole Spa!!!!:) How fun. Any one not interested in the Spa but want to meet at the Grand Floridian after let me know. Now when???????
catsrule
09-19-2002, 12:23 AM
Let's see who else is interested.
gemmie214
09-19-2002, 12:26 AM
What if it is ALL of us?:) Imagine hundreds and hundreds Disrer's wanting a massage meet. LOL:)
catsrule
09-19-2002, 12:28 AM
Maybe a feeler thread on the DisCon board.:D
Mayflower1635
09-19-2002, 06:04 AM
Is it true that the Disney Institute is closed for remodling? I was thinking of having a massage there in December. Can you get a massage at the Grand Floridian if you are not staying there?
believe
09-19-2002, 06:31 AM
The date I plan on doing the massage and possibly a facial is December 3rd. This is our free day since we will be going to MVMCP in the evening. I would want a very early morning or late afternoon appointment.....still want time at the pool:D
The more the merrier....this is my first 'spa experience' so if there are others I may not feel as uncomfortable.
Mayflower1635...I am pretty sure that you don't have to be staying at the resort to be able to use their spa.
Mskanga
09-19-2002, 07:30 AM
Believe, you will get hooked...trust me you will!! and BTW, mu massage was a full body sweedish massage....the best 55 minutes in my life!!! then I had a facial while on the cruise....oh those were fun times!!:)
helenabear
09-19-2002, 08:00 AM
Originally posted by shep
DW will go with you, maybe Catsrule...
While the women get a massage, we are gonna have a game cube meet...Me, dd's, Catsrule's dh, helenabear....:smooth:
So I take it I am not a woman then, eh? ;) :smooth:
That would be cool if you could get a bunch to go to a spa afternoon. I know that if you do it on the 3rd, I wouldn't be joining because I already have the Hidden Treasures of World Showcase set up that morning and MVMCP that night with dinner @ Chef Mickey's before then. But if you go to GF, be sure to take advantage of the health club and the whirlpool they have there.
Mayflower, I know for certain that you don't have to be staying at the GF to get a spa treatment there. We were staying at the Polynesian and got ours done there :)
Elaine--you bailing out on us??:p
Lesley
09-20-2002, 12:35 AM
This thread is hilarious....I clicked to see if there was any good massage info and end up looking at plans for a Game Cube meet during my vacation! LOL.. I can't let dh or ds know about this! (We're actually planning to get Super Smash Bros. for ds for Christmas!)
So anyway...was there any conclusion on a good "beginner's" massage? I've never had one. I had thought about looking into a pedicure...but my feet are so vile right now I'd be embarrassed! My mom and I have a girls day planned for the 3rd (tentatively)....we're sending the guys to a water park and Disney Quest. We'll have my 2yo dd with us though....pedicures for 3 might be a good idea since dd would be absolutely thrilled with something like that (though I'll need a pre-pedicure pedicure). Our loose plan so far is to go pool hopping and have tea at the GF.....depending on weather. Funny that you guys are planning such a thing too!
Pool hopping...???
We're going with you..
We might substitute Peaches n Cream(whatever the ice cream place is at Beach Club) for the tea...:o
catsrule
09-20-2002, 12:44 AM
They are saying go for the Swedish massage.
Lesley
09-20-2002, 12:46 AM
Ah, see, we have plans (unknown to my parents at this point) to go for a Kitchen Sink at some point during the week....so our Beaches and Cream visit is also in the works!
As for pool hopping, my plan is to hit the WL and the Poly.....places I think my mom will really enjoy even though dh, kids and I will be staying at them anyway before and after my parents leave. If its too cool to swim we may just tour some resorts to see the decorations.
Surely we'll be bumping into one another at some point! LOL!
catsrule
09-20-2002, 12:49 AM
I'll be there Nov. 29 - leaving Dec. 8....will have my lime green ribbon on.
Lesley
09-20-2002, 01:52 PM
I have green ribbons tied on our backpack....not quite lime green, but as close as I could find. I'll keep an eye out!
vickyBaby
09-20-2002, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by catsrule
Me and Perry will.
P.S.......***
HOLY COW, THE FISHERMAN IS GOING TO BE AT DISCON!!! :bounce:
Originally posted by vickylan
HOLY COW, THE FISHERMAN IS GOING TO BE AT DISCON!!! :bounce:
:eek: I don't think he is..:eek: ...
Vicky--you gonna join dw and the girls(dissers, not dd's) and get a massage???
helenabear
09-20-2002, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by shep
Elaine--you bailing out on us??:p
Shep, I'd never bail on you :smooth: Although it sounds like you are bailing on the GameCube meet too... seems as though you'd rather go pool hopping :p
Originally posted by helenabear
Shep, I'd never bail on you :smooth: Although it sounds like you are bailing on the GameCube meet too... seems as though you'd rather go pool hopping :p
Don't know what's going on yet...:rolleyes:
What is it you're doing??
Is it something cheap that I could take kiddies to??:confused:
helenabear
09-20-2002, 09:40 PM
Asking me what I am doing?? That means I have to plan something then right? :p
If Amanda does do the spa thing on the 3rd, all I can tell you is that I have a tour in the morning until 1 pm and dinner at 5... not sure what I'll be doing in between. I do like the idea of cheap though :teeth: Maybe the GameCube meet ought to be at a different time... like when you are dead tired so I have a shot at beating you :smooth: so when exactly would that be anyway? ;)
Originally posted by helenabear
Asking me what I am doing?? That means I have to plan something then right? :p
If Amanda does do the spa thing on the 3rd, all I can tell you is that I have a tour in the morning until 1 pm and dinner at 5... not sure what I'll be doing in between. I do like the idea of cheap though :teeth: Maybe the GameCube meet ought to be at a different time... like when you are dead tired so I have a shot at beating you :smooth: so when exactly would that be anyway? ;)
YOU?? BEAT ME??
WOuldn't take much...:o :o
Debating on taking game cube down, don't think we will, we will probaly just hang out at the pool..:smooth:
catsrule
09-21-2002, 12:27 AM
A pool meet? Don't forget to bring Cassie's goggles.
believe
09-21-2002, 06:31 AM
[QUOTE]A pool meet? Don't forget to bring Cassie's goggles.[QUOTE]
They seem to have disappeared....I guess I better start looking for them.;)
catsrule
09-21-2002, 04:21 PM
better find those goggles! i will have mine!
Originally posted by believe
[QUOTE]A pool meet? Don't forget to bring Cassie's goggles.[QUOTE]
They seem to have disappeared....I guess I better start looking for them.;)
:eek: :eek: here we go again..:eek: :eek:
catsrule
09-21-2002, 11:52 PM
I will bring a spare for Cassie, just in case.
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