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It’s Summer- Take the Time to Enjoy Your Hotel Pool!

June 9, 2011 By D Marie 26 Comments

You’ve surely read the advice many times before- take a break from the Parks midday, and go back to your hotel for a swim.  If you are like our family that never happens.  For years and years, It just seemed that once we were immersed in the Park environment, we were there to stay; 100 degrees or not!  On a particularly hot day this past August, we tried something new…



Relief!

 We spent several hours at the Swan and Dolphin’s Grotto pool and tropical waterfalls before we left for EPCOT.  After having lunch (OK, and maybe a cocktail for mom…) poolside at the Cabana Bar and Beach Club, it was time to hit the water slide.

And then more Grotto.

Those several hours were the most peaceful I have ever spent at Walt Disney World.  Maybe it was the location; we had never stayed at the Swan and Dolphin Resort before because it seemed a bit removed- almost aloof.  This day, that “away from it all” feeling worked!  Maybe it was because we intentionally set aside time to relax.  Either way, it worked so well we repeated the scene a day later.  Summer at Disney- soak it up!!

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  1. Manda says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    I'm the same! I think we managed coming back to the hotel midday to relax in the pool only once on our last family trip! The Swan and Dolphin pool looks gorgeous! 😀

    Reply
  2. Chef in Training says

    June 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Hi! what a fun blog you have! I found your blog through the blog hop. I am your newest follower and would love it if you would follow me back! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    June 9, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    We are the same way – we have never taken a mid-day break. For us, we would get too comfy and not want to leave and go back! That grotto does look really nice though!

    Reply
  4. Donna Kay says

    June 9, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    It looks like you had so much fun! Great idea!! Hope you're having a magical day!!

    Reply
  5. ~jill says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I wish more people would discover the joy of taking a swim break….they would enjoy their times in the parks so much more.

    Reply
  6. Disney on Wheels says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    That pool looks awesome! I wish I was there now :o)

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  7. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Hi Manda- YES! I'm so glad we gave the Swan a chance. It really was beautiful!

    Reply
  8. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Hi Chef in Training,
    So nice to meet you! I will certainly head your way too 😀

    Reply
  9. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Amanda, you are sooo right. It was a bit tough to get off my lounge chair (and put down that pina colada…)!

    Reply
  10. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Donna, It was a different kind of Disney fun, but very worth it! 😀

    Reply
  11. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Jill, Now that the family is getting older, we are less inclined to do the "commando" thing. When they were younger, we had no choice!!

    Reply
  12. blogging says

    June 9, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Hi Disney on Wheels,
    I just got in from the BBQ (thermometer says 99). Oh, to have a waterfall nearby…! :DM

    Reply
  13. dizzneemomma.com says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:11 am

    I would love to take a dip in that pool sometime.

    We have a hard time incorporating pool and water park time into our vacations too. I really think we're going to have to lengthen our stays so we can relax more.

    Reply
  14. Mary says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:30 am

    That looks really nice, I have stayed at the BWI and BV and always walked that area but never walked over to that pool area. I love the grotto/ waterfall theme.

    I agree pool time is essential to a fun WDW vacation!

    Reply
  15. blogging says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Hi dizzneemomma!
    Did you get any pool time on your last trip? I find that, in general, NO Disney vacation is long enough!!

    Reply
  16. Beth Green says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:51 am

    so fun and refreshing! I would love to have that in my backyard for these HOT summer days in Alabama!!!

    Reply
  17. blogging says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Mary,
    Isn't it amazing what is hidden behind every corner at WDW? We'd visited the restaurants at the Swan/Dolphin many times, but never saw the pool areas out back- and there are 3 of them!!

    Reply
  18. blogging says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Beth, It was 99 and humid as heck in NY today. I can't even imagine what Alabama was like!! When I get my Tink powers, I'll be sure to get you that waterfall!! 😀

    Reply
  19. AmberFaith says

    June 12, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Hello! Newest follower from the Say Hi Sunday blog hop! Would love for you to stop by and follow back, whenever you get a chance. Have a great week! (:

    Amber
    http://beautifullybellafaith.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. WDWDisneyDiva says

    June 16, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Wow! I say this like 100 times a day on my blog, so I'm glad you agree! How have I missed this blog-hop thing? Its great! I'm looking forward to reading more from you and hope you'll come check out my blog on occasion too. http://www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.blogspot.com

    PS. I'm from Alabama too, huntsville

    Reply
  21. blogging says

    June 17, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Welcome DisneyDiva!! I'll be hopping over to you too. (I believe Donna Kay is from Alabama; I'm a VT/NY gal…) It's all good!! 😀

    Reply
  22. Bizee Mama says

    June 20, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    These pics look amazingly refreshing! New follower thanks to Bloggy Moms June Blog Hop! Stop by http://www.bizeemamax6.blogspot.com and say Hi!
    ~Kimberly
    aka Bizee Mama
    http://www.twitter.com/bizeebeauty

    Reply
  23. Mrs. Mommy MouseEars says

    June 25, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Hey Distherapy! Hadn't caught your posts for a while and found this one…yes,yes,yes! We are huge pool break peeps :). I usually even go so far as to build a whole resort day into the schedule…but we usually still hit a park at some point. PS. I'm a NY'er too :). LI….waaaaay out towards the North Fork!

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  24. blogging says

    June 26, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Mrs. Mommy MouseEars, I DID NOT KNOW YOU WERE A LONG ISLANDER TOO! We are in Nassau, so we are not far away :D. I agree, some resorts deserve a day to themselves (especially the Yacht and Beach Clubs- when we stay there, we pretend we are doing a water park day!!).

    Reply
  25. Bonny says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Looks like a great time!
    Thanks for following!
    I am your newest follower.
    Quick Tattletails Blog Hop Directory
    🙂

    Reply
  26. blogging says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks Bonny- I appreciate it!! :DM

    Reply

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