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I don't think I really have a favorite, but I would like to add this little attachment for those who'd like to peruse. I made it when I visited WDW at 7 1/2 months pregnant. It has just about every A/C ride and attraction. I hope it helps at least one other person out there. Look out - It's in a very small font. I laminated it and took it in my backpack.
We love to stop and sit and watch the fountain with the music at Epcot and also the playground there is awesome!
As for Magic Kingdom it is always so crazy there when we go I use the quieter rides as our break time (TTA, Carosel of Progress, ect...)
MGM and Animal Kingdom we only go for half days to those as there are few rides my son will ride at either, so we break at the hotel and take a midday swim and then head out to MK or Epcot for fireworks.
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For that total meltdown, head back to the resort for swimming or just resting in the room with a book and a beverage for an hour or so.
We also like to ride the train at MK for a break, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority is another favorite restful ride. Both give you time to rest your feet, think, and talk about what to do next. The rose garden area in MK near Tomorrowland is a nice place to sit with a drink or ice cream, or even the terraced seating area that is sometimes open as Tomorrowland Noodle Terrace. Lovely view of the castle and often nice and cool on a hot day.
In Epcot we stop for coffee in Morocco, or get some teas in Japan or China and enjoy the sound and sight of the water features in those countries. We like to sit in one of the garden areas, like England or Canada. Sometimes you get the bonus of some music too. Visit the trains in Germany, good for all ages, even babies, as it's slightly hypnotic.
In DHS, we like plopping down at Writers Stop if its not too crowded. At AK, we enjoy just sitting in the aviary waiting for the birds to walk up to us, and getting tea at the stand in Asia and watching people walk by.
But if there are ducks in the water anywhere, my son likes to just hang over the rail and watch them. Very peaceful--and very real.
We found a couple places in MK: cosmic rays is nice for a break but don't stay too long or the comic repeats (), also Pinocchio's Village house has windows that you can look through and see the IASW boats as they start the ride (my son really liked this), the train ride is really great and the TTA of course, Also the train station at the front of the park has an indoor area with benches and A/C - you can watch the trains come and go and sometimes see the parades.
In Epcot: The fountain in Italy is very peaceful, the pathways between FW and WS have benches to sit and people watch and see the fountain, in France there are tables near the bakery between the buildings where you can relax and have a cup of joe and croissant and enjoy, inside the Mexico Pavillion is always cool and the gift shop is really neat.
In HS: we found benches outside of GMR and relaxed a spell there, the playground of HISTK is neat for the kids and gives Mom and DAD a rest.
In AK: any of the walking trails have places to sit and ponder away, the BBQ place has little covered patios to sit in and one is right by the lake with a view of Everest.
That is all I can think of right now, I will post more if I can remember them.
I like to Park Hop and usually work a break into the hop. I really like to relaxi at some of the deluxe resorts on my way to another park. For example, I walk over from Epcot or take the bus to Beach Club from any of the other parks. Then I pick up something cold to drink at the Beach Club Marketplace and sit outside on the porch rockers. After I'm rejuvinated, I take the boat to the Studios.
If I'm hopping to the MK, I like to stop at the Poly for something cool and find a tropical shady spot outside to relax.
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My son's fav. place in MK - Mickey's Philharmagic. It's great because it's air conditioned, nice seats, dark and amusing. It's a good way to get yourself going again.
My son's fav. place in MK - Mickey's Philharmagic. It's great because it's air conditioned, nice seats, dark and amusing. It's a good way to get yourself going again.
DD and I planned TS meals at lunchtime and we took advantage of the A/C attractions as often as possible. The first time we went, we did not have her wheelchair and she did not want to rent one. I abided by her wishes, but I made sure to talk her into rides and attractions that would allow her to rest her legs for a while.
The first thing for me at DLR and applies to WDW is system repairs so that I can get through the day. Stop for a Coke or some popcorn ot give me carbs I need when I am grumpy. A quiet place away from people like Innoventions at DLR helps but any theater is a good place to hide from people. I find just setting and chilling helps.
Also what helps is anything that makes me happy like street performers and bands. What I find is most important is staying in tune with my body so that I rest before I HAVE to rest and eating before I go into low sugars. Stop the road rage before it happens. I see too many people pushing themselves until they are beyond help.
Last night I found myself not up to doing the Sun Wheel and Screamin's and the Golden Zephyr as I was too tired. Just not doing them. For me it was still fun because I rested in my secret spots and watched the crowds as the parks are full of interesting people to watch. I stopped at a cart and ended up staring at flowers. I rode some rides but I got my rest by taking in the easy things in life like staring at flowers, lol.
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), also Pinocchio's Village house has windows that you can look through and see the IASW boats as they start the ride (my son really liked this), the train ride is really great and the TTA of course, Also the train station at the front of the park has an indoor area with benches and A/C - you can watch the trains come and go and sometimes see the parades. 
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