Resorts Gyms

[vellamint]

Staying at BLT this summer and my 20 year old son likes to go to the gym everyday. How is the gym at the Contemporary (as I know BLT does not have its own) and is "gym hopping" allowed (probably not right)?

Thanks.

 

[mdsd8700]

Athough I have not experienced the gym at the CR myself I have not read good things about it. Apparently it small and cramped and the equipment needs to be updated. I myself am a treadmill runner and run nearly everyday of the year, even on vacation. I am a bit hesitant about the gym at CR. However maybe someone with firsthand knowledge will be able to give accurate info.

 

[LIFERBABE]

I use the CR gym at least once a trip.

The gym equipment is nice and updated. Contrary to popular belief, the CR gym was renovated in 2009.

The issue is, it is still in the same location and it is cave-like and small. The ceilings are low and there are zero windows. Mirrors cant help a really small space, it has house of mirrors effect.

There are several treadmills and ellipticals. Not alot of free weight equipment and a full rack of dumbbells.

Thankfully, while there last December the path was being completed to connect BLT to the rest of the CR paths so I can walk outside.

 

[vellamint]

And we are not allowed to go to another DVC resort to use their gym .... correct?

 

[a742246]

You can gym hop at all the DVC resorts. To me the best gyms are
saratoga springs and the beach club's. Have your son check them out they
both have steam rooms (saratoga has it in a separate section and they charge a small fee, he would have to ask) this is perfect for the winter rainy days(Summer?????). Beach clubs steam room (and hot tub) is in the gym.
Both places have access to running trails.
Have a great time.

 

[katybug34]

Make sure he goes early and he will be fine. The equipment is updated, but it is an extremely small space. The dumbell section is the hardest to deal with. There is only one bench and this can become very frustrating...I went every morning before 7 and it was deserted.

 

[vellamint]

You can gym hop at all the DVC resorts. To me the best gyms are
saratoga springs and the beach club's. Have your son check them out they
both have steam rooms (saratoga has it in a separate section and they charge a small fee, he would have to ask) this is perfect for the winter rainy days(Summer?????). Beach clubs steam room (and hot tub) is in the gym.
Both places have access to running trails.
Have a great time.

Make sure he goes early and he will be fine. The equipment is updated, but it is an extremely small space. The dumbell section is the hardest to deal with. There is only one bench and this can become very frustrating...I went every morning before 7 and it was deserted.

Thank you both...he will be very pleased to hear this. Last trip in 2009 he spent alot of time in the pool as he really seems to have "aged out" of WDW (the horror!!). I am sure he will be "back" in time but for now he will be happy to have the addition of the gyms. Didnt think we could "gym" hop! His room key is sufficient to do this?

 

[a742246]

Yes, make sure you tell him to feel that he owns the place (which in part he does) it should give him more confidence to explore everything. 20 is a little difficult since 21 is the next magic age. If you have the money treat him to a massage, the adult Disney Magic may hit him.

 

[DisneyZane]

The issue is, it is still in the same location and it is cave-like and small. The ceilings are low and there are zero windows. Mirrors cant help a really small space, it has house of mirrors effect.

This was the issue that bothered me. I went pre-renovation and they had cardio equipment arranged so that my head literally stuck up into a section of the ceiling that was higher than the rest. Don't know if they changed that or not.

I will say they had enough equipment that I could get a good workout, even if it was a very small room.

There are some pictures here, but I think they're pre-renovation:

http://www.disneycontemporary.com/content/olympiad-health-club

 

[vellamint]

This was the issue that bothered me. I went pre-renovation and they had cardio equipment arranged so that my head literally stuck up into a section of the ceiling that was higher than the rest. Don't know if they changed that or not.

I will say they had enough equipment that I could get a good workout, even if it was a very small room.

There are some pictures here, but I think they're pre-renovation:

http://www.disneycontemporary.com/content/olympiad-health-club

Thanks for the photos...I will show him. Can I ask....by pre-renovation does that mean that it should be BETTER now lol!?

 

[simmons_m]

I recall the ceilings being very low in march last year. From what I remember, sturdy branches at the wilderness lodge is a nice facility. Plus you get to enjoy a boat ride. Can DVC members hop to the poly or gf facilities?

 

[WDWBlue]

Staying at BLT this summer and my 20 year old son likes to go to the gym everyday. How is the gym at the Contemporary (as I know BLT does not have its own) and is "gym hopping" allowed (probably not right)?

Thanks.

You can go to the gyms at other resorts. SSR is probably the most extensive.

 

[DisneyZane]

Thanks for the photos...I will show him. Can I ask....by pre-renovation does that mean that it should be BETTER now lol!?

That's the hope!

 

[rtobe]

Boardwalk gym is very nice. I usually hit it when I stay there.

 

[Cee]

Sturdy Branches gym at VWL is also very nice. Somewhat small, but well appointed. SSR is the very best on property.