What's the quietest spot in each land?

[Pluto468]

My daughter gets overwhelmed at the park sometimes and I'm trying to think of quiet places we can get to quickly when she needs a little down time. Here's what I have so far:

Fantasyland: Snow White's Grotto, tables across from Matterhorn
Main Street: Seating near Jolly Holiday
Tomorrowland:
Galaxy's Edge:
Adventureland: Tiki Room waiting area
New Orleans Square: Harbour Galley
Frontierland: Mark Twain, but of course that's not always available.
Critter Country: Winnie the Pooh area
Toontown:

Avengers Campus: Quiet spot does not exist
Carsland: Seating near Flo's
Pixar Pier:
Grizzly peak: Benches near GRR
San Fransokyo Square:
Paradise Gardens:
Hollywood Land:


Any other ideas?
Thanks!

 

[mdmost]

Best I can think of in Tomorrowland is either sitting in the circle of the marble ball fountain or walking up the ramp to Star Wars Launch Bay. I don't think you'll find any quiet in Toontown but just outside of it there's the Fantasyland Theater area with some seating.

 

[Pluto468]

Best I can think of in Tomorrowland is either sitting in the circle of the marble ball fountain or walking up the ramp to Star Wars Launch Bay. I don't think you'll find any quiet in Toontown but just outside of it there's the Fantasyland Theater area with some seating.

Oh, I forgot about the Fantasyland Theater. That's a good idea. Near nice bathrooms, too. What's in the Launch Bay? I haven't been there since we registered my son for a Star Wars event a few years ago.

 

[mdmost]

I think it's just a few Star Wars props and a Darth Vader meet and greet for Visa card holders. I was meaning more just hanging out on the railing but more towards Space Mountain. The other side will be the Speedway and that can be pretty noisy. Inside the Launch Bay, you might find seating. I haven't been in a long time.

 

[maleficent55]

That little deck on the water by Big Thunder, next to Ship to Shore marketplace
This is a hidden gem

 

[DizMe]

It has been a long time since we needed to do this with DD, so I don't know if these are still good spots, but here are some we used to use and a couple of newer ones:

Main Street:
Maybe some of the Main St vehicles, like the horse-drawn trolley
The cinema/showroom area

Adventureland:
The deck areas along the river at the eating place across from Tiana's (used to be burgers, now it's bbq, I think). We could watch the river boats and the ducks!

The outdoor restaurant where they serve bao buns and dole whips. It's nice if you can get a table by the jungle river.

Tomorrowland:
The area around the giant ball that circles in water (by Space).
The area near the train depot.
Sometimes, just standing on top of the monorail platform and sometimes riding around on it (the monorail, not the platform lol).

Fantasyland:
Riding the merry-go-round, depending on the line

In DCA, an ice cream break at Ghirardelli's or something like that is always nice! Redwook Creek, of course, but it's currently closed.

Good luck! We often took a pool break or had a nap, but I'm not sure how old your DD is. DH and I liked going back to the room for a siesta just to relax for a bit.

 

[mdmost]

Hollywood Land, maybe by the theater? I thought they had turned it into overflow seating. Pixar Pier, the area under the Silly Symphony Swings, just to the left of the stairs. Overlooks the water.

 

[carouselDL]

Galaxy's edge: the path to RotR from the main area of Galaxy's Edge is often pretty quiet, especially if RotR is down. There are some tables at the beginning of that path (below the Creature Stall on the map, down and to the left of Rontos) that I find very soothing--a lot of greenery to look at, no ambient music.

 

[Pluto468]

That little deck on the water by Big Thunder, next to Ship to Shore marketplace
This is a hidden gem

It's so hidden I don't know if I've ever been there lol. Is it near where the fry wagon used to be? Or the loading area for Mark Twain?

 

[Pluto468]

It has been a long time since we needed to do this with DD, so I don't know if these are still good spots, but here are some we used to use and a couple of newer ones:

Main Street:
Maybe some of the Main St vehicles, like the horse-drawn trolley
The cinema/showroom area

Adventureland:
The deck areas along the river at the eating place across from Tiana's (used to be burgers, now it's bbq, I think). We could watch the river boats and the ducks!

The outdoor restaurant where they serve bao buns and dole whips. It's nice if you can get a table by the jungle river.

Tomorrowland:
The area around the giant ball that circles in water (by Space).
The area near the train depot.
Sometimes, just standing on top of the monorail platform and sometimes riding around on it (the monorail, not the platform lol).

Fantasyland:
Riding the merry-go-round, depending on the line

In DCA, an ice cream break at Ghirardelli's or something like that is always nice! Redwook Creek, of course, but it's currently closed.

Good luck! We often took a pool break or had a nap, but I'm not sure how old your DD is. DH and I liked going back to the room for a siesta just to relax for a bit.

I haven't been to Tropical Hideaway since it was the Jasmine & Aladdin Meet and Greet. That looks very relaxing!

We always do a big break in the middle of the day, these little spots I'm looking for are for when she gets overwhelmed and needs a quick break from noise/crowds. (She's 14 and autistic.)

Thanks for all the great ideas

 

[irlandaise]

Grizzly peak: Benches near GRR

Even better is the walking path behind GRR. Very few people go there. And on part of the trail there's a nice soothing waterfall to watch and listen to.

 

[Pluto468]

Galaxy's edge: the path to RotR from the main area of Galaxy's Edge is often pretty quiet, especially if RotR is down. There are some tables at the beginning of that path (below the Creature Stall on the map, down and to the left of Rontos) that I find very soothing--a lot of greenery to look at, no ambient music.

That sounds perfect. Thanks!

 

[maleficent55]

It's so hidden I don't know if I've ever been there lol. Is it near where the fry wagon used to be? Or the loading area for Mark Twain?

It’s just on the north side of the loading area for the Mark Twain
Here’s a picture from October

 

[crystal1313]

In galaxys edge, there is a seating area (circled in red) that we like to sit and relax at. You can people watch and see the characters walk by. It’s kinda tucked away and usually fairly quiet.

 

[evilmommie]

Lot's of great ideas!!! I don't think these have been mentioned:

• Tom Sawyer's Island. Still the best place to getaway
• Picnic area right outside the Dland entrance
• Old motor boat dock
• Golden Horseshoe, 2nd floor
• Silly Symphony Swings deck

 

[DizMe]

Pluto, one other place I forgot about that used to be great was upstairs at the Golden Horseshoe. There were rarely many people up there and it was a great place to decompress. Lots of seats and you could even lie down on the window benches.

Also, another thing that worked really well for our daughter when the anxiety had kicked way up was to find fun distractions. For instance, she loved trying to find different lighting fixtures in each land (and I believe most of them are unique from one another). She liked to take pictures of all the different styles, shapes, and colors. Many of them you don't really notice unless you look up. There are also lots of unique things scattered around that the average park-goer misses, like the Little Man's house and relics from early Disneyland. If they still let you do it, it's neat to sit up on the seat of the old fire carriage in the firehouse. There are lots of cool pictures and exhibits in the DLH, too, and there are rarely very many people in the upstairs area where many of the early pictures and art hang.

 

[Pluto468]

It’s just on the north side of the loading area for the Mark Twain
Here’s a picture from October

That looks great! I'll try that spot for sure. Thanks

(Now I want a pretzel)

 

[Pluto468]

Lot's of great ideas!!! I don't think these have been mentioned:

• Tom Sawyer's Island. Still the best place to getaway
• Picnic area right outside the Dland entrance
• Old motor boat dock
• Golden Horseshoe, 2nd floor
• Silly Symphony Swings deck

You're so right about Tom Sawyer Island. We haven't gone over there since the kids were little but it would be a perfect place to unwind.

 

[LKing]

Fantasyland: Snow White's Grotto - I'm not sure when you are visiting, but lately they have had characters in this area. By "tables behind Matterhorn" do you mean the Fantasyland Dock? If so, that is a good place
Main Street: Seating near Jolly Holiday - I wouldn't consider this area calm or quiet. Maybe the upper deck outside of the train station on Main Street.
Adventureland: Tiki Room waiting area - This area is rarely calm or quiet. Adventureland is very crowded.
New Orleans Square: Harbour Galley - good location on the lower decks. They just closed Port Royal and made it a dining area. Since most people don't know about it (yet), it is very calm.
Frontierland: Tom Sawyer's Island - especially the picnic benches facing the Mark Twain dock
Critter Country: Winnie the Pooh area - This is now called Bayou Country and is very crowded since Tiana's opened. Depending on the time of day, the top story of Hungry Bear in the back can be calmer.
Toontown: At the far end of Toontown they have a grassy area that they refer to as a quiet place.
Take a loop around on the train.

Avengers Campus: Tables between Hyperion and Guardians, where Shwarma cart is located
Carsland: Side seating near Flo's
Pixar Pier: Paradise Garden/Boardwalk Pizza eating area, Lower level of SSS.
Grizzly peak: Benches near GRR - more like the backside of GRR.
Hollywood Land- Near the stage, near Studio Catering, Philharmagic waiting area

 

[Pluto468]

Pluto, one other place I forgot about that used to be great was upstairs at the Golden Horseshoe. There were rarely many people up there and it was a great place to decompress. Lots of seats and you could even lie down on the window benches.

Also, another thing that worked really well for our daughter when the anxiety had kicked way up was to find fun distractions. For instance, she loved trying to find different lighting fixtures in each land (and I believe most of them are unique from one another). She liked to take pictures of all the different styles, shapes, and colors. Many of them you don't really notice unless you look up. There are also lots of unique things scattered around that the average park-goer misses, like the Little Man's house and relics from early Disneyland. If they still let you do it, it's neat to sit up on the seat of the old fire carriage in the firehouse. There are lots of cool pictures and exhibits in the DLH, too, and there are rarely very many people in the upstairs area where many of the early pictures and art hang.

These are wonderful ideas. The Golden Horseshoe would be great. I seem to remember the lighting upstairs is nice and she could even get a snack.

I think the distractions would work really well. I was trying to think of shops to pop into or something like that but they're usually crowded. Focusing on finding things like light fixtures would be helpful.

I've never found the Little Man's house, even though I have the book! That would be a good project

Thanks, DizMe!