Where can I use a gym in WDW?

[dizneedrmr]

My sister and I are staying at Pop Century for a week in early March for our annual trip. But my DH comes home from being away with the military in early April and I want to continue my workout routine and keep up the good work I've been doing while he's been gone. Pop doesn't have a gym, so where can I go that I can use a gym, can I get there early in the morning (like 6am) and how do I get there? After all of my trips, you'd think I'd be "in the know" but I really haven't ever worried about using the gym on vacation! Thanks so much!!

Heather

 

[KatMark]

My sister and I are staying at Pop Century for a week in early March for our annual trip. But my DH comes home from being away with the military in early April and I want to continue my workout routine and keep up the good work I've been doing while he's been gone. Pop doesn't have a gym, so where can I go that I can use a gym, can I get there early in the morning (like 6am) and how do I get there? After all of my trips, you'd think I'd be "in the know" but I really haven't ever worried about using the gym on vacation! Thanks so much!!

Heather

I would suggest you check the DIS home page and see which resorts have fitness centers (I know that the Contemporary and the Coronado do). They charge a fee per day (there might be a "length of stay fee"). As for transportation, unless you have a car, I would guess it is cab or a resort bus to a park and then catch another resort bus to the one you need to go to.

 

[KSG'sDisneyMem]

Heather you mention you are married to a military man. If you have a dependent military ID you may be able to use the facilities at SOG (Shades of Green). Not exactly sure if you have to be staying on property or not but you could call them and ask anyway. Also, you are staying at Pop, a perfect place for jogging along the lake as well, if you are into that at all. You could do that a couple of mornings for cardio and maybe try SOG facilities to do weights and other work out equipment you may be using. Hope this idea helps a little. Also, are you using the 40% off resort military rate. Your DH does not have to be with you to book that rate, you just need to have a military ID upon check in and I would assume you have a dependent ID. Also, did you purchase your 5 day base tickets for $99 from your base MWR? You can purchase up to six family member tickets, unless of course you are planning a trip later in the year with DH, and you want to wait until then to use them. Just wanted to be sure you knew about the 40% off and the discounted military tickets. If you decide to get the tickets get them at MWR or you will have to pay tax if you wait to get them at the Disney ticket window. You may be able to purchase them at SOG as well but not for sure on that. I will have to check on that actually. Good luck with your trip. Congrats on your work out efforts and thanks to your hubby for serving our great country. My DH has done tours overseas a number of times so I know it is not easy. Have a magical day!
P.S. I noticed you are in NC so I am guessing Camp Lejeune. My niece and her husband are stationed there and he is currently overseas as well.

 

[dizneedrmr]

Thank you!! I never thought about checking at Shades of Green. I'll have to call here in the morning to see. Otherwise, yes, I agree KatMark, I'll be bus hopping as early as I can (well, I'm gonna try anyway!). I just thought maybe there was an easier way

KSG - We're actually stationed at Ft. Bragg with the Army. We're going to save the 40% off for later in the year when DH can come to WDW, too. My sister and I did the 4/3 deal. We both have annual passes, so tickets are taken care of. Thanks for the reminder, though! And thanks to your husband and family for serving our country, too! It isn't easy sometimes, but I wouldn't change it for the world!

 

[CLR4321]

What about jogging? There are plenty of places for jogging all over WDW! If you can't find a suitable gym, it would be a good option, and free at that!

 

[dizneedrmr]

Running is definitely in the plan, too Thank you!