Is your ideal vacation reclining on a lounge chair, frozen drink in hand, with the kids splashing on a splash pad? Look no further. These are the eight best Disney resorts with splash pads open to book in 2022. With awesome amenities, exceptional service, and some the coolest pools and splash pads around, you won’t go wrong booking these Disney World hotels.
- Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Polynesian Village Resort
- Grand Floridian Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Deluxe Disney Resorts with Splash Pads
Animal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village Splash Pad
The Samawati Trading Company Splash Pad located at Kidani Village in Animal Kingdom Lodge is a unique splash pad that is a great contained area for little ones to play. The Animal Kingdom Lodge splash pad features water cannons, splash buckets, and a peaceful rocky waterfall setting for the kids to play in. More adventurous little ones will love the Kidani Village splash pad’s tunnel waterslide that travels through a rocky cave.
Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the most incredible resorts to stay in with kids. From waking up to giraffes every morning to flamingos on your walk to breakfast, there is so much to see and do. Of all the Disney hotels with splash pads, Animal Kingdom Lodge really has it all for families.
Pro Tip: Don’t miss the amazing restaurants at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Jiko the Cooking Place is one of the best restaurants in Disney World for adults with fine South African Cuisine prepared in a beautiful setting. Sanaa, while lesser known, serves incredible Indian flavors and beautiful views of the animals at the lodge.
Polynesian Resort Splash Pad
Kiki Tikis is the tropical splash pad found at the Polynesian Village Resort. With nooks, crannies, and a rope bridge, thie Disney Polynesian splash pad may be the best splash pad at Disney World. Kids will love the spitting tiki fountains, and the waterfalls cascading onto the pad. There is also a shallow wading pool and a water slide. The play area is specifically designed for kids 48 inches and under. It is unique, and makes Disney’s Polynesian Resort one of the best Disney hotels with a splash pad.
Pro Tip: If you stop by the Polynesian Village Resort, try to get a seat in Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, an interactive Tiki Bar. Kids are allowed in from 3PM-8PM. We recommend getting there first in line at 3PM to get a table.
Grand Floridian Splash Pad
The Grand Floridian splash pad one of the most unique splash pads in Disney World. With an Alice in Wonderland theme, the Mad Hatter hat sits on top of the splash pad and dumps water over the playground once it fills up. An oversized teapot also sprinkles water on playing children.
One of the coolest features of the Grand Floridian splash pad is a water slide dedicated just to little ones.
With amazing restaurants, a spa for the grown-ups, and a fun splash pad for the kids, the Grand Floridian is a great hotel choice in Disney World.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
The Fantasia S’il Vous Play water play area is the newest Riviera splash pad in Disney World. It is elegant, with bronze appearing Fantasia statues that issue fountains of water, and a gazebo with a tunneled water slide. Parents will love the elegant theming of Disney’s Riviera Resort’s splash pad, and kids will love the unique features and shallow pool to play in.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
The Silver Creek Springs Pool at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge has a great splash pad meant only for young kids. With water slides, spraying fountains, and an overflowing bucket over top, the Wilderness Lodge splash pad is a great place for kids to get wet and have some fun.
Pro Tip: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a hit with our family because of the rooms available with bunk beds. Try to snag a room in the main building for a great balcony view of the pool, and a bunk bed the kids will love.
Moderate Disney Resorts with Splash Pads
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Splash Pad
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is definitely one of the best Disney hotels with a splash pad. The Fuentes del Morro Carribean Beach splash pad is a pirate lovers dream. Guests must be 48″ or smaller to use this area. Pirate ship themed, the splash pad has waterslides, a shallow wading pool, and giant barrels that pour water onto playing guests. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is definitely one of the coolest splash pads in Disney World.
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is a diamond in the rough in the mid-tier category of Disney Hotels. It has a super fun splash pad that is Mardi Gras themed. With spraying leaves and turning pinwheels, the Port Orlean splash pad has miniature waterslides, water shooting cannons, and cool fountains that keep kids entertained for hours. Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is a great choice if you are looking for Disney World resorts with splash pads.
Value Disney Resorts with Splash Pads
Disney’s Art of Animation Splash Pad
Disney’s Art of Animation has a great splash pad that kids will enjoy. The Schoolyard Sprayground features all of your favorite Finding Nemo characters. Fountains shoot from the ground as kids frolic around Nemo, Dorey and Crush.
Not only does Art of Animation have a great splash pad, but it has a zero entry pool for shallow waters for little ones to play. It also has a very cool Nemo themed playground.
Not only does Art of Animation have a great splash pad, but it has a zero entry pool for shallow waters for little ones to play. It also has a very cool Nemo themed playground.
Pro Tip: Take the new Disney Skyliner from the Art of Animation to visit Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Gorgeous views and tons more fun than taking the Disney World bus!
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