When most guests travel to Walt Disney World for their first vacation, they think of a relaxing family vacation. But those guests who have visited more than once know the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts are magical, but there is also much physical activity involved. Guests who visit the Disney Parks walk miles daily, which can be exhausting. If you want to pamper yourself and have a quick minute to relax with some quiet time on your Disney Vacation, make sure to schedule time at one of Disney’s luxurious spas. Whether you are looking for a full day at the spa or just a quick stop-in for a facial, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for. Disney has many great spas on property to choose from.
Before you book your appointment at one of the Disney Spas, here is some great information you need to know about the best spas at Disney World.
- The Grand Floridian Spa
To renew your mind and body in ultimate luxury, visit The Grand Floridian Spa at Walt Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. They offer a full-service spa, salon, and health club for guests to pamper themselves while visiting Disney. When you walk in, you will enter a Victorian-style escape filled with elegant floral décor. When you have a service booked, you can enjoy extra amenities before and after your appointments, such as light refreshments in a relaxing room with soothing music and a dressing room, with robes and slippers to enjoy during your time at the spa.
Some of the most popular services offered at The Grand Floridian Spa include:
The Grand Massage
This signature massage includes botanical lotions and extras to help with tension, pain, and fatigue and renew the mind and body.
- 50 minutes for $175
- 80 minutes for $235
Warm Stone Massage
If you are looking for a massage to help melt away your stress, try this unique massage that includes warm stones added with firm pressure to help relieve some of the stress from the long days at Disney Parks.
- 50 minutes for $185
- 80 minutes for $245
Grand Custom Organic Facial
A customized organic facial to help balance and hydrate your face and scalp.
- 50 minutes for $175
- 80 minutes for $260
Just the Two of Us Spa Package
This two-hour couple’s massage package includes a Massage for Two and The Grand Pedicure for Two.
- $260 per person
Other services offered at The Grand Floridian Spa are:
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Full Body Massage
- Couples Massage
- Expectant Mother Massage
- Foot Therapy Treatment
- Body Treatments
- Back Facial
- Anti-Aging Hand and Foot Treatments
- Age Defying Facial
- The Grand Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
- Express Manicure & Pedicure
- Nail Enhancements
- Shampoo & Blow Dry
- Haircuts
- Flat or Curling Iron
- Beard/Mustache Trim
- Simple Braids
- Special Occasion/Bridal Hair
- Mandara Spa at Disney World’s Dolphin Hotel
Mandara Spa is a Balinese-themed full-service spa and salon. A perfect place to unwind and be pampered, this luxury spa is filled with rustic stonework and has a soft echo of chimes that will help you escape the stress and relax. When you enter Mandara Spa, you will walk through the Meditation Garden and stroll through the Tea Garden, where you can enjoy refreshments and the spa’s beauty before and after your services. Mandara Spa has unique spa services that include exotic massages and body wraps.
Just note that you won’t be able to use the pool if you’re not staying at the Swan or Dolphin. However, if you were to sneak over to the Swan pool, you can get towels, and no one is checking like they are at the Dolphin Grotto.
The signature services offered at Mandara Spa include:
- Balinese Massage
This centuries-old massage is designed to strengthen and heal the body and includes stretching, long strokes, and pressure using the palm and thumb techniques. The Balinese Massage is perfect for relieving tension and easing stress to enjoy your Disney vacation better.
- Fire & Ice Massage
The Fire & Ice Massage incorporates hot stones, and ice-cold refreshing get to help detoxify your body and help relieve stress and aching muscles.
- Mandara Customized Massage
This scalp-to-foot massage is based on the typical Swedish Massage Method and is customized and tailored to your specific needs.
- Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap
Allow all your senses to unwind in this full-body wrap. This wrap combines sea plants, marine algae, lemon, and juniper to help detoxify your body while you enjoy a scalp treatment and foot massage.
Other services offered at Mandara Spa include:
- Biotec Anti-Aging Facials
- Mandara Signature Facials
- Mandara Ritual for the Hands and Feet
- Senses Spa – A Disney Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
This full-service spa and health club at Saratoga Springs is themed after the 19th century upstate New York. This serene sanctuary is perfect for relaxing and offers soft lighting, calming music, and soothing spa services while still enjoying the magic of Disney. Senses Spa also offers guests a full fitness center with exercise machines and strength training equipment.
One of the most unique and magical experiences at this Disney Spa is that they offer children’s services for guests 4 to 12 years old. Perfect for an afternoon of relaxation the kids can take part in too.
Some of the popular services offered at Senses at Saratoga Springs Resort are:
- Expectant Mother Massage
The perfect way for the mother-to-be on a Disney Vacation to relax and be pampered, this prenatal massage incorporates prenatal techniques and helps increase circulation. This also makes a perfect pregnancy gift for expecting mamas.
50 minutes for $145
- Citrus Grove Signature Massage
This signature massage blends oils and hydrating body souffle and wraps you in a warm cocoon. While your body is wrapped, enjoy a scalp massage, relaxing stone pressure point massage, and hydrating foot treatment with reflexology.
80 minutes for $210
Citrus Milk Signature Experience
Relax and rejuvenate your skin with this ultimate nourishing treat. Start with a whipped body sugar scrub, then a soak in a milk bath, finishing up with a relaxing massage infused with citrus oil.
75 minutes for $195
Other services offered at Senses include:
- Citrus Grove Signature Facial
- Cocoa Enzyme Facial
- Custom Facial Experience
- Facial Enhancements and Add-ons
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Swedish Massage
- Custom Massage
- Massage for Two
- Warm Stone Massage
- Leg & Foot Intensive Massage
- Foot Reflexology
- Tropical Immersion Body Treatment
- Orange Blossom Fusion Treatment
- Orange Blossom Signature Manicure and Pedicure
- Shellac Manicure
- Spa Packages
- La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
This full-service health club offers exceptional spa services and many other excellent health services, such as two fitness centers and a beauty salon. This Disney Spa may not have all the “bells and whistles” as some of the other more luxurious Disney Spas, but it offers many excellent services at a more budget-friendly price.
From facials to massages, this spa is sure to help ease your worries and help you rejuvenate your body while on your Disney Vacation.
Some of the popular spa services offered at La Vida Spa at Disney’s Coronado include:
Swedish Massage
With gentle, long strokes, this massage is designed to help improve circulation and flexibility in your body while giving you a tranquil state of mind.
- 50 minutes for $115
- 80 minutes for $175
Massage for Two
Relax and unwind together with a massage with your partner in the same room. Each person will have their own massage therapist to help focus on their needs.
- 50 minutes $230
- 89 minutes $350
Other services offered at La Vida Health Club include:
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Pregnancy Massage
- In-Room Massage
- Leg and Foot Intensive Massage
- Custom Facial Experience
- Nail Services
- Character Couture
- Hair Styling
- Makeup
- Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center
Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center offers excellent spa services for your body, mind, and spirit. This African-themed spa has incredible views of the Savanna and sounds of Africa to relax. If you are looking for a great sauna at Disney, Zahanati is well-known for its relaxing sauna and steam room.
Some of the most popular services at Disney’s Zahanati Spa include:
- Custom Massage
Come in and get an individualized massage tailored to your needs and preferences. You can let your masseuse know which areas to target and have a unique spa experience.
- 50 minutes for $125
- 80 minutes for $180
Leg and Foot Intensive Massage
After a long day at the Disney Parks, schedule a specialized massage that targets your legs and feet. This message includes exfoliation and reflexology and helps with those after-the-parks pains.
Other services offered at Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center include:
- Swedish Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- In-Room Massage
- Dry Brush Exfoliation
- Custom Facial Experience
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Steam Room
- Sauna
Which is the Best Spa at Disney World?
Well, this depends on what you are looking for. The Grand Floridian Spa is the best Disney Spa for you if you want a luxurious afternoon pampered in elegance. If you are looking for an Asian experience with a unique message, Mandara Spa is where you will find a tranquil and exotic experience.
Want a mommy and me afternoon with the kids? Senses Spa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs is the perfect Spa for you and your kids. For a more budget-friendly and traditional massage, La Vida Spa at Disney’s Coronado Springs is a must-stop during your trip. If you want to enjoy a massage with a view and a relaxing steam room and sauna at Disney, Zahanati is the best spa at Disney for you.
If you’re staying off site near Bonnet Creek, you have other options such as the Waldorf Astoria Spa Orlando. It’s truly a 5-star experience, that I was able to experience right after our wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
My husband and I had a couples massage, which was absolutely one of the most relaxing experiences in my life.
Do I need an appointment for the Disney Spas?
While many of the spas at Disney do not require appointments, you are only guaranteed to get in with one. Scheduling ahead is the best way to secure a spot during your trip. If you travel to Disney and decide to add in a spa day while you are on your vacation, the best way to try and get a spot is to call the front desk or concierge to schedule one for you. They can find the best options for you and help you get in even during the busy seasons.
Walt Disney World Resort is a vacation spot for everyone in the family. Make sure to plan a vacation everyone in your family will enjoy, including you. Schedule yourself a day at one of the Disney Spas, where you can be pampered, massaged, and have a relaxing moment to yourself in the sauna while at Disney. Have you had a chance to be pampered at one of the Disney Spas? Let us know which Disney World Spa is your favorite.