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We are going to WDW in October for my birthday!
We are bringing my MIL and FIL with us.
The guys are going golfing and we wanted to do something for my MIL as well.
She likes Spa type stuff, but its truly not my thing. I do not know what to book for her, or where. All the options are meaning less to me because I've never been and I'm totally clueless. I'm not a girly girl, and have issues with people in my personal space, so i'm probably not going to participate.
I know golfing for two guys shouldn't cost 600.00 and the only spa packages I kind of understood was 325.00 for the cheapest ones.
Can someone give me suggestions? Do they do Ala Carte?
Which spa is a good choice, some have packages listed, some don't really say much in the descriptions.
I haven't been to any of the Disney spas for some time - something to do with having regular massages at home now and you're right, Disney prices are insane, compared to what I pay locally.
I'd first find out what she likes - massages, facials, manicures, pedicures etc.? I personally love massages, although facials don't do as much for me. I can't stand manicures or pedicures, as I don't like people messing with my nails.
Another option might be one of the health clubs. I had a massage at the Yacht Club on our last trip https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/sp...e-health-club/ and I really enjoyed it. I thought it wasn't too badly priced, so that might be another option.
I'd first find out what she likes - massages, facials, manicures, pedicures etc.? I personally love massages, although facials don't do as much for me. I can't stand manicures or pedicures, as I don't like people messing with my nails.
I'm not a fan of Mani-Pedis either, for some reason they hurt, like for hours
afterwards. ((And since I'm "worst case scenario girl I'd be the one who loses half her leg from MRSA from a foot bath))
She gets her nails done at home, and does mani-pedi dates with the grandkids, so i'm not sure how she'll feel about us spending Disney kind of dollars on an every day type thing for her.
I sent the info to her son, he can choose... Thanks!!!
we did a spa day at the GF and we had leg and feet massages and it was totally and completely worth it! don't know if they still offer something like that, but it was like getting all new feet/legs in the middle of the vacation
We have used the spa at Saratoga 2x now and it was nice but not a must for us. I have decided that the next spa treatment for us will be the foot/leg massage. Other people we traveled with got that one and loved it. I figure after a few park days it might be the most beneficial. If convenience is a factor on which spa then the GF is more centrally located.
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Pricey but with a nice range of services, from a 10 minute foot massage to a full body experience involving all the senses. A foot massage and treatment or a facial might be just the thing if you don't like manicures or pedicures (which I don't either).
Since your MIL is accustomed to doing spa things and you don't enjoy them, what about doing something altogether different like Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian? It's a bit late to the game to try booking it for an October trip, but you never know when someone might cancel.
Or if that doesn't suit, perhaps a tour?
You might also contact Grand Floridian catering about arranging a private lunch somewhere on the grounds. Even though not staying there, that can be done.
One of these options might be something different that you both would enjoy.
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Will you have a car? if so, Groupon has a special for the Mandara Spa at the Lowes Portofino over at universal. You get to use all the facilitates (fitness room, sauna, not sure about the pool) for the day. I bet you could buy a pass for yourself just to use the facilities, and y'all could hang out there for the day after she finishes her treatment(s). Call them and ask before buying
nope. we are relying on Disney transport. There's 8 of us going, but 3 are only there half the trip, we'd need something large enough for all 8 if we were going to leave WDW property. So for the short time the other 3 are there, we decided not to get a car.
Since your MIL is accustomed to doing spa things and you don't enjoy them, what about doing something altogether different like Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian? It's a bit late to the game to try booking it for an October trip, but you never know when someone might cancel.
Or if that doesn't suit, perhaps a tour?
You might also contact Grand Floridian catering about arranging a private lunch somewhere on the grounds. Even though not staying there, that can be done.
One of these options might be something different that you both would enjoy.
those are good ideas, i'll pass them along, her son seems pretty set on something to pamper his mom though.
Will you have a car? if so, Groupon has a special for the Mandara Spa at the Lowes Portofino over at universal. You get to use all the facilitates (fitness room, sauna, not sure about the pool) for the day. I bet you could buy a pass for yourself just to use the facilities, and y'all could hang out there for the day after she finishes her treatment(s). Call them and ask before buying
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