Downtown Disney & Spa Treatments?

[MotherHen]

My girlfriend and I are coming to Disney (next week) to get a break from our husbands, two feet of snow and 3 inches of rain. We are staying in Downtown Disney (Hilton) and are looking for a local spa for massages to wash away the stresses of shoveling and cabin fever.

Are there any in Downtown Disney?

 

[Michelle]

Not there, but very close by at the Spa at the Disney Institute.

 

[Toadi]

I've enjoyed the Institute Spa several times. The atmosphere is very relaxing; the attendants are friendly; the treatments are soothing; it's a smaller, more intimate spa than some I've tried. Did a number of treatments when I went in March 2000; got a special package with a discounted room rate that included 5 or 6 spa treatments; had to go a few days early to enjoy the spa before the rest of family arrived! It was heavenly! Enjoyed the seaweed body wrap and facial; the massage was great also. I've had several pedicures there; the massage chair is my fav! They used to have some half day and full day packages ... Disney Club gets 15% discount ... DI Spa : 407-827-4455

 

[GoofysPrincess]

Another vote for the DI spa. It's really wonderful -- first rate employees. There's also a spa at the Grand Floridian. I haven't been, but I imagine it's also wonderful.

Enjoy!

 

[Dizhappy]

I have been looking around for spas also and in addition to the DI spa, I understand the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa also located in downtown Disney has an awesome European spa. I am staying at the Hilton in July and found the Wyndham seems to have a lot to offer. If anyone has anymore info, please let me know.

 

[MotherHen]

Thank you all for responding. I think I will try either the DI or the Wyndham.

I've been to the Grand Floridian spa for a 50 minute Swedish massage and it was heavenly. I could barely walk straight once I was finished.

For this trip, I was justing thinking that I wanted something a little closer to where I was staying, although I know the transportation around Disney is excellent.

We are expecting another 6-10" inches of snow in the Washington DC area by Friday morning.... I don't know what I'll do if my plane doesn't take off on time!! Say a prayer!