Peaceful places in MK?

[KatieCharlotte]

We're going to have a very long day in the Magic Kingdom next month. I want to help everyone make it from late morning arrival to the new evening parade and the fireworks. We're buying flexibility with the PP. My husband and adult son appreciate breaks from the crowds. We have dinner reservations, but it's a long day. My son always loved the escape of Tom Sawyer Island, which is no more. We haven't been to MK in a decade.

Where can we go for a place to sit and not be in the middle of the crowds? I know actual quiet is unrealistic, but somewhere peaceful? Outdoors or indoors?

 

[fla4fun]

We're going to have a very long day in the Magic Kingdom next month. I want to help everyone make it from late morning arrival to the new evening parade and the fireworks. We're buying flexibility with the PP. My husband and adult son appreciate breaks from the crowds. We have dinner reservations, but it's a long day. My son always loved the escape of Tom Sawyer Island, which is no more. We haven't been to MK in a decade.

Where can we go for a place to sit and not be in the middle of the crowds? I know actual quiet is unrealistic, but somewhere peaceful? Outdoors or indoors?

I will miss using TSI for this purpose as well. My second favorite spot is on the opposite side of the park, tucked back in a corner of Storybook Circus. I have circled it below on a Google Earth screenshot. There are bathrooms nearby, tables and chairs outside if you want to eat, and places under cover to rest and recharge both you and your devices.

 

[holden]

I hope this doesn't come off as disrespectful, but we have always enjoyed a nap in The Hall of Presidents, especially in the summer when the air conditioning is needed. DH has also used Carousel of Progress for this too.

 

[loves to dive]

There are some tables and maybe benches (can't remember) back behind the Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square that don't get a lot of traffic. There are a few tables inside the GS building in Liberty Square (right beside Sleepy Hollow) as well. There are benches at the train station on Main Street and it's under cover. There are a few tables and chairs in the little side street where they draw the silhouettes on Main Street. Near the bathrooms behind/near COP there are a few benches in the shade. While not totally away from the crowds, there are some rocking chairs on the porch of the building where the creepy doll is always in the window in Liberty Square.

 

[pooch]

Yup Carousel of Progress is a great AC break!

 

[KatieCharlotte]

I hope this doesn't come off as disrespectful, but we have always enjoyed a nap in The Hall of Presidents, especially in the summer when the air conditioning is needed. DH has also used Carousel of Progress for this too.

My family has said previously that the Hall of Presidents is not something they're interested in experiencing on vacation, but I think the rest in the a/c may change their minds.

 

[Minnie1222]

My favorite spot is the big tent gift shop in Storybook Circus. Fully air-conditioned and it looks like they've added more tables and chairs inside.

 

[DisneyFive]

You could also consider taking the monorail to a monorail resort and find some peace and quiet at one of those resorts.

Lots of quiet places at the resorts. Lobbies, outside on the beach, etc..

 

[beccasmom]

I agree with the idea of visiting a monorail hotel. It takes a bit of extra time, but it’s a really nice break. I’d probably opt instead for the WL - the lobby is always busy, but it’s a lovely spot to chill out.

My mom and I used to head to the second floor of the train station to get a “second wind”. There’s no a/c, but it is fun for people-watching.

 

[Bellex917]

There's bathrooms between Tiana's Bayou and the railroad. There is a lot of space by there and benches. We often sit in the shade there for my daughter to decompress.

 

[mjmgsssp]

How about upstairs at Columbia Harbour House?

 

[kathy884]

We like to take the monorail over to the Polynesian grounds. If the weather is nice we get a drink at Captain Cooks and sit outside near the pool or beach. If the weather isn't as nice, we enjoy relaxing in the nice seating upstairs by the gift shops and restaurants (the second floor is where you get off the monorail).

I have lol taken a nap before on the Carousel of Progress.

 

[croschek05]

Jump on the peoplemover! Nice relaxing ride with a nice breeze!

 

[KatieCharlotte]

Jump on the peoplemover! Nice relaxing ride with a nice breeze!

My son and I will be riding that for sure, because we have fond memories from when he was young and was overwhelmed by the rides and crowds.

I appreciate all the ideas so much. I'm an expert at escaping the crowds at Universal, but it's been a long time since all our Disney trips and we used to break up MK into two or three days.

 

[hardcorestitch]

We're going to have a very long day in the Magic Kingdom next month. I want to help everyone make it from late morning arrival to the new evening parade and the fireworks. We're buying flexibility with the PP. My husband and adult son appreciate breaks from the crowds. We have dinner reservations, but it's a long day. My son always loved the escape of Tom Sawyer Island, which is no more. We haven't been to MK in a decade.

Where can we go for a place to sit and not be in the middle of the crowds? I know actual quiet is unrealistic, but somewhere peaceful? Outdoors or indoors?

Definitely consider some indoor non-ride attractions like Carousel of Progress or the Tiki Room. They may not be quiet, but not as noisy as the other attractions.

 

[ParrotBill]

Go almost to Space Mountain and turn right. There is a great area with rest rooms and benches and it is quiet.

 

[pooch]

If Tomorrowland Terrace is not serving, it’s a great out of the way area with covered seating and restrooms.

 

[ars0525]

My family has said previously that the Hall of Presidents is not something they're interested in experiencing on vacation, but I think the rest in the a/c may change their minds.

I have gone in there several times & have yet to "experience" it. Between the AC, darkness, squishy chairs & voiceover I am out in minutes.

 

[NickC]

I've been in the Philharmagic theater a dozen times....never saw the show. I've heard there's something about a duck

 

[teach22180]

This thread is the very best of the DIS boards! Kind people actually answering the question with so many wonderful answers. You've mentioned all the places I thought of, but I just had to comment to say thank you to everybody!