The Complete List of Fitness Centers at Disney World
Those looking to stay on their usual gym routine during a Walt Disney World vacation are in luck. Many of the Disney World Hotels offer fitness centers. These gyms offer plenty of equipment, cardio machines, and weights for anyone to get a good workout.
Thankfully, most hotel gyms have the same state-of-the-art equipment you probably already use or rely upon. Plus, most gyms are in relaxing environments with plenty of room for stretching out between sets.
Below, we’ve provided a list of the Walt Disney World Resorts with fitness centers. Then, we’ll preview each resort’s gym individually so you’ll know what to expect on your next vacation.
List of Resorts with Fitness Centers at Disney World
Here is a list of the resorts that have fitness centers at Walt Disney World:
- Zahanati Fitness Center (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jambo House)
- Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center (Animal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village)
- Ship Shape Health Club (Disney’s Beach Club and Yacht Club)
- Muscles and Bustles Health Club (Disney’s Boardwalk Inn)
- La Vida Fitness Center (Coronado Springs Resort)
- Gran Destino Fitness Center (Gran Destino at Coronado Springs)
- Olympiad Fitness Center (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
- Senses Health Club (Disney’s Grand Floridian and Polynesian)
- Sturdy Branches Health Club (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)
- Health Club (Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort)
- R.E.S.T. Exercise Room (Disney’s Old Key West)
- Athletique Fitness Center (Disney’s Riviera Resort)
- Health Clubs (Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort and Swan Reserve)
Since we stay at the resorts often, I have visited and worked out at almost every hotel’s gym. Below, I’ve added a few photos of the gyms to give you an idea of what to expect. You’ll want to note that all the Disney World Resort’s fitness centers offer 24-hour access with your room key or MagicBand.
Disney World Resorts That Do Not Have Gyms
Unfortunately, a few Disney Resort Hotels do not offer fitness centers. If you’re staying at a value resort or moderate resort, except Coronado Springs, your hotel will not have a gym. For reference, the following Disney World Hotels do not have fitness centers:
- Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music, and Sports)
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
These resorts have jogging trails or places to walk. A jogging trail map is available at most resorts. We have a separate article with photos of the jogging trail maps at the resorts.
Zahanti Fitness Center at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Zahanti Fitness Center is the gym at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It’s on the resort’s ground level near the Uzima Springs Pool.
Inside, you’ll find plenty of cardio equipment. Many machines are positioned in front of a window overlooking the oasis-like landscaping surrounding the pool area.
Cardio machines include ellipticals, treadmills, exercise bikes, and a stair climber.
Additionally, plenty of weight machines and free weights are available.
Related: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Review
Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center at Kidani Village
Kidani Village has its own fitness center. Kidani Village or Jambo House guests are welcome to use either resort’s fitness center. You’ll find the Survival of the Fittest gym near the Samawati Springs Pool.
Survival of the Fittest sits at the top of the pool area near the water slide entrance. It’s a little off the beaten path. You’ll walk out the resort’s front entrance and take the sidewalk to your right to locate it. This gym is significantly smaller than the one at Jambo House. However, it still has enough equipment. But if you prefer a more extensive gym, you can walk or take the shuttle to Jambo House.
Related: Kidani Village Review
Ship Shape Health Club at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club
Ship Shape Health Club is the fitness center shared between Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club. This gym is on the outdoor walkway that connects the two hotels behind Stormalong Bay.
When I stay at Disney’s Beach Club, I always try to get a workout or two combined with a jog around Crescent Lake. Ship Shape faces Stormalong Bay, the massive pool area shared between the resorts.
This pool area is so spectacular that it ranks in our top spot for the best pools at Walt Disney World. You can get in a good workout, enjoy breakfast, and spend the rest of the day at the pool. Who needs the parks?
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Muscles and Bustles at Disney’s Boardwalk
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn has a large workout facility between the Luna Park Pool and the breezeway that leads out to the Boardwalk.
Inside, you’ll find a variety of weight machines.
There’s an excellent selection of free weights.
Here is a photo of some of the other equipment.
Muscles and Bustles has a separate space with various cardio equipment.
Related: Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Review
La Vida Health Club and Spa at Coronado Springs
Our next stop is Coronado Springs, the only moderate resort at Walt Disney World that offers a gym. Not only does Coronado Springs offer one gym, but it has two, making it the only resort with two fitness centers at Walt Disney World.
La Vida Health Club is located in the Casitas, the resort’s convention side. This gym has one ample open space that includes almost anything you can think of for a workout.
Here is the area with free weights.
Plenty of open space is available for aerobics, yoga, floor exercises, and using exercise balls.
Related: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Review
Fitness Center at Gran Destino Tower
In addition to La Vida, Coronado Springs has a second fitness center on the second floor of Gran Destino Tower.
It’s not the worst place to work out.
I don’t think anyone can complain about the number of weights available.
Here’s an overview of the entire space.
Related: Gran Destino Tower Review
Olympiad Fitness Center at Disney’s Contemporary
Olympiad Fitness Center is on the third floor of the central tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. You’ll need to take the elevator to access this gym.
Inside, the gym is divided into several spaces. Below, we see a few weight machines and treadmills.
Here’s floor space with mats, stability balls, and similar workout essentials.
Ellipticals are available.
This gym has a couple of benches and a stand with towels near the entrance.
I also appreciated the mini-fridge with cold towels and filtered water.
Senses at Grand Floridian
Senses is the spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. On the opposite side of the spa, a fitness center is available. Grand Floridian shares this fitness center with the Polynesian Village Resort.
However, I’m hopeful that Disney will incorporate a fitness center for the Polynesian Resort into its new DVC tower, which is currently being constructed. In the meantime, guests of the Polynesian can monorail to the Grand Floridian to use their gym.
Senses Spa sits directly in front of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian. It’s on the same side of the resort that adjoins the Polynesian, near the wedding chapel.
Related: Disney’s Grand Floridian Villas Review
This gym is one large room that’s full of equipment.
Outside the gym, a basketball and tennis court is available.
Related: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Review
Sturdy Branches Health Club at Wilderness Lodge
Sturdy Branches is the fitness center located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You’ll find this gym on the Boulder Ridge side of the resort. Since it’s off the beaten path, you might want to locate it on the map before heading over.
Like most fitness centers at Disney World, Sturdy Branches is sizable.
A large section of free weights sits toward the back of the gym.
You’ll also find plenty of cardio and strength machines.
Related: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Review
Health Club at Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, an independent Disney Vacation Club Resort, is home to the Health Club. The Health Club in The Springs area of the resort. This building is located behind the main lobby and at the top of the feature pool area. On my last visit, I stepped in to take a few pictures.
Everyone was out at the pool on this hot afternoon.
Related: The Pools at Saratoga Springs Resort
This is one of the largest gyms at Disney World. However, Saratoga Springs is a massive resort.
Related: Saratoga Springs Resort Review
R.E.S.T. Exercise Room at Disney’s Old Key West
Disney’s Old Key West is another Disney Vacation Club Resort. You’ll find the R.E.S.T. exercise room near the front of the resort between the lobby and the pool area.
Athletique Fitness Center at Disney’s Riviera
Our next resort with a fitness center is Disney’s Riviera. Riviera is home to the Athletique Fitness Center.
You’ll find Riviera’s gym on the ground level along the walkway directly behind the Beau Soleil pool. We have an entire article that details the pools at Disney’s Riviera Resort. While this gym is smaller than most, it has an efficient layout with plenty of equipment.
Related: Disney’s Riviera Resort Review
Fitness Centers at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin
Lastly, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin sit in the Epcot Resorts Area. While Marriott owns and operates these resorts, they are still considered part of the Walt Disney World Resorts. Both the Swan and the Dolphin each have a gym. The Swan Health Club is near the resort’s leisure pool on the ground level.
Related: Pools at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin
This gym consists of one large room packed with equipment.
Towels, cold towels, mats, and water are all available.
Across the lake, the Dolphin has a gym. It’s in the main building off the hallway leading out to the resort’s feature pool.
This gym is vast and is divided into several rooms.
A separate room with aerobics space and kickboxing workouts is available.
Here’s a look at the free weights area.
Here are a few ellipticals.
Related: Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Review
Swan Reserve Fitness Center
The Swan Reserve is the newest addition to Disney’s Swan and Dolphin.
This modern hotel fitness center is located on the resort’s second floor.
We recently stayed at the Swan Reserve and found they (like every other gym) had sufficient equipment and workout space.
Related: Disney World Swan Reserve Review
Final Thoughts
Overall, the fitness centers at Walt Disney World offer state-of-the-art equipment and plenty of space. They are also excellent places to stay active during leisure time.
The best part is that they’re some of the least crowded! So, if you plan a vacation at one of these resorts, consider planning a resort day and make a little time for the gym.
Also, you may enjoy these other popular resort articles:
- Disney World Hotel Reviews
- Disney Resorts on the Monorail
- Benefits of Staying on Disney Property
- Best Off-Site Hotels Closest to Disney World
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