Frankie Says Relax (or does he?!) - The DIS Discussion Forums

AmyMoose · 08-18-2009, 01:33 PM

Where are your favourite places to sit back and 'get away from it all' at or near Disney? My DB is a Disney novice and I think after four days of Disney (even if some of the time is spent in Paris itself) we'll want some time in the afternoons just to chill out and relax. I love the sound of pedalos on the lake and will definitely be checking out the hotel bars in the evenings - any other suggestions for the day?!

And while I'm at it - a slightly cheeky question regarding this. Is there any way of using the outdoor pools and areas at the HNY or NPB when you're not a guest? We're staying at the Santa Fe and I know you can't use the indoor ones which is fair enough seeing as they sound like they're pretty busy, but we just want somewhere to laze around in the afternoon and it might still be warm enough in September to be outdoors (*fingers crossed*). I'd upgrade to the SQL or NPB for a couple of nights for this reason only, but we booked with the 40% offer so apparently they'd have to start the whole reservation again if we upgraded, making it £291 extra at least - not quite feasible, much as I'd love it to be!

Any ideas - I can't tell from the photos of the pools whether they're fenced off or have an 'entrance' or not.

Thanks guys!

britchic4 · 08-18-2009, 01:37 PM

You definitely can't use the pools. No reason not to visit the bars/cafes though.

A Small World · 08-18-2009, 01:45 PM

You could relax round the lakes - there are grassy bits near NPB where people were sitting the other week enjoying the sun and also seats and steps around the lake where you can sit and relax and watch the world go by.

You can also find quietish areas in Adventureland and Frontierland where there are seats where again you can sit and watch the world go by.

There is also Fantasia Gardens and I suppose nothing to stop you going to the garden areas of Newport Bay - through the hotel to the front entrance by the carparks and Disneyland hotel - again through the hotel

The outdoor areas of the pools are accessed via the indoor pool

Verity Chambers · 08-18-2009, 01:56 PM

We like to sit in the arcades behide main street with a coffee and ice cream.

But our favourite places are the Fantasia bar at DLH and Manhatten ba at New York.

mum'o'3 · 08-18-2009, 03:26 PM

The decking area at the back of SL was very nice when it was hot as it's amongst the trees so is nice and shady.

mommy2ash · 08-18-2009, 03:31 PM

relaxing in dlp now that is a new concept to me lol

thelittlemermaid83 · 08-18-2009, 03:35 PM

I usually find a bench outside Small World to relax and do some people watching. Only when the weather is nice though

Couldn't really do that in January, would of got a wet bum

AmyMoose · 08-18-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommy2ash

relaxing in dlp now that is a new concept to me lol

Haha I know! Don't want to scare the DB off by making it hectic on the first trip, or it'll be the last one too!

Loving the suggestions so far by the way - thank you everyone

Can't believe it's only three and a half weeks away now, so excited!!

howlongtillsummer? · 08-18-2009, 04:27 PM

The deck at the Sequioa is gorgeous! Also any of the benches round the lake. Not sure about bad weather though.

Ware Bears · 08-20-2009, 08:03 PM

I always like finding a quite bench in Adventureland and having a sit-down with a drink or an ice-cream. Always nice and shady there too.

08-18-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
AmyMoose Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 35	Frankie Says Relax (or does he?!) Where are your favourite places to sit back and 'get away from it all' at or near Disney? My DB is a Disney novice and I think after four days of Disney (even if some of the time is spent in Paris itself) we'll want some time in the afternoons just to chill out and relax. I love the sound of pedalos on the lake and will definitely be checking out the hotel bars in the evenings - any other suggestions for the day?! And while I'm at it - a slightly cheeky question regarding this. Is there any way of using the outdoor pools and areas at the HNY or NPB when you're not a guest? We're staying at the Santa Fe and I know you can't use the indoor ones which is fair enough seeing as they sound like they're pretty busy, but we just want somewhere to laze around in the afternoon and it might still be warm enough in September to be outdoors (fingers crossed). I'd upgrade to the SQL or NPB for a couple of nights for this reason only, but we booked with the 40% offer so apparently they'd have to start the whole reservation again if we upgraded, making it £291 extra at least - not quite feasible, much as I'd love it to be! Any ideas - I can't tell from the photos of the pools whether they're fenced off or have an 'entrance' or not. Thanks guys!

08-18-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
britchic4 There's often a piano player in the evening Do you feel any different now you've been sprinkled with pixie dust? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,147	You definitely can't use the pools. No reason not to visit the bars/cafes though. __________________ Cathy Newport Bay Hotel 2004......Davy Crockett's Ranch Feb 2008......Les Etangs Fleuris May 2008......Disneyland Hotel Oct 2008......Holiday Inn December 2008......Disneyland Hotel March 2009......Adagio Apartments May 2009......Adagio Apartments Oct 2009......Cheyenne Hotel Jan 2010......Disneyland Hotel March 2010

08-18-2009, 01:45 PM	#3
A Small World I always like to give a little royal wave whilst Im up there Not even looking at it til I get some housework done Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 11,695	You could relax round the lakes - there are grassy bits near NPB where people were sitting the other week enjoying the sun and also seats and steps around the lake where you can sit and relax and watch the world go by. You can also find quietish areas in Adventureland and Frontierland where there are seats where again you can sit and watch the world go by. There is also Fantasia Gardens and I suppose nothing to stop you going to the garden areas of Newport Bay - through the hotel to the front entrance by the carparks and Disneyland hotel - again through the hotel The outdoor areas of the pools are accessed via the indoor pool __________________ A Small World WDW - Christmas 1991 -Off site; WDW - Christmas 1992 -Off site; WDW - Summer 1996 - All Stars; WDW - Summer 2003 -All Stars; DLP - Easter 2006- Santa Fe; DLP- Easter 2007 - Santa Fe + Explorers; DLP - Summer 2007 - Holiday Inn; DLP - Christmas 2007 -DCR; DLP - Easter 2008 - Cheyenne; DLP Summer 2008 Explorers + Sequoia Lodge; Nov 09 DDs surprise birthday trip- Kyriad; Feb2009 Disneyland Hotel; Easter 09 Kyriad; Summer 09 Newport Bay

08-18-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
Verity Chambers He's delicious! Rather like melted chocolate... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mansfield, Notts. UK Posts: 3,107	We like to sit in the arcades behide main street with a coffee and ice cream. But our favourite places are the Fantasia bar at DLH and Manhatten ba at New York. __________________

08-18-2009, 03:26 PM	#5
mum'o'3 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 63	The decking area at the back of SL was very nice when it was hot as it's amongst the trees so is nice and shady. __________________ 1992-Off Site, 2007-Holiday Inn, 2009-Sequoia Lodge

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08-18-2009, 03:31 PM	#6
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08-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#7
thelittlemermaid83 My reign will be a super-awesome thing I will just live in suspense I'm officially crazy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chatham, Uk Posts: 16,108	I usually find a bench outside Small World to relax and do some people watching. Only when the weather is nice though Couldn't really do that in January, would of got a wet bum __________________

08-18-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 813	The deck at the Sequioa is gorgeous! Also any of the benches round the lake. Not sure about bad weather though. __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010.

08-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#10
Ware Bears Elvis Fan Fridge Magnet hoarder Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England's Sunny South Coast Posts: 17,963	I always like finding a quite bench in Adventureland and having a sit-down with a drink or an ice-cream. Always nice and shady there too. __________________ Elaine WDW Holiday Inn Nikki Bird Easter 2004 ~ DLRP Explorers August 2005 ~ DLRP Explorers Christmas 2005 ~ DLRP Explorers August 2006 ~ WDW Comfort Suites Maingate East / Grand Plaza, St Pete Beach Easter 2007 ~ DLRP Explorers Halloween 2007 ~ DLRP Explorers August 2008 ~ WDW Comfort Suites Maingate East / Disney Wonder / Yacht Club Christmas 2009 New Year 2010 Moderator Disneyland Paris

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