Walt Disney World might be all about the attractions, but they have also sneaked in a few playgrounds in Walt Disney World. My kids love playing on the playgrounds and it is a great break from the crowds.
Magic Kingdom
Located under Splash Mountain is a small play area for little ones. This is a great place for junior to play while the older kids ride Splash Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain. To get to this playground, just go under Splash Mountain like you are heading towards the restroom. It is on the right side.
On Tom Sawyer’s Island, there is a small play structure at the top of the hill. There are also some nice benches for the parents to sit while the kdis run off more energy.
There is also a playground type area in the queue to Winnie the Pooh. And your kiddos can play in it even if you aren’t in line for the ride.
Epcot
Located in the exit area of Mission Space is a play gym for kiddos (like what you would find at a Fast Food restaurant). To get to this play area, you will go in the exit of the ride (it’s a gift shop) and walk back towards the right side.
Animal Kingdom
This park’s playground is also an attraction. The Boneyard Playground is the best playground in all of Disney. It features a large area for the kids to run, climb, slide, dig, etc. And it is manned by Cast Members. So grab a seat where you can see the one and only exit to the playground and let the kids run wild while you have a nice breather.
Resorts
The following resorts all have playgrounds and you are allowed to play on them even if you aren’t staying at the resort. So if you want to take a break from the parks but don’t want to go all the way back to your hotel, just hop on a resort bus or a monorail and head to a Disney Resort, grab a bite to eat and let the kids play on the playground.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
- Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
If you are traveling with little ones, be sure to check out the Baby Care Centers located in each of the parks.
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Not really a playground but there is a water play area near Test Track in Epcot. There are several water squirters that randomly spray water out of the ground. My kids had a blast running through them and wondering where the water would shoot from next. My 5 year old son said is was his favorite “ride” in Epcot!
Wow, I didn’t know about Space Mountain or Mission Space! What a great post!
I mean Splash Mountain.
I’m curious as to where the playground is for the poly? We were there sept’11. Does anyone know?
I think it’s on the beach..