Disney days are big, loud and wonderful. They're also long: early alarms, miles of walking, and a fireworks finale that ends well past bedtime. The best Disney vacations balance all that energy with time to simply chillax, and that's where Windsor Hills shines. It's about 10 minutes from the parks, yet it feels a world away once you're back at the resort.
Even though Windsor Hills Resort is full of things to do, it can also be your “chillax inn” for a laid-back day. Here's how to make the most of your downtime.
Chillaxin' at the lagoon pool
The heart of Windsor Hills is its heated, zero-entry lagoon pool. You can walk in gradually, like a beach, with no ladder, which makes it easy for little ones and grandparents alike. The pool is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (see pool hours and what to bring), so you can take an early-morning dip before the park crowds or float under the evening sky after a Disney day.
Next to it, the hot tub is the perfect reset for tired legs after a day of rope drop and ride lines. Grab a shaded table by the pool, set out towels and cold drinks, and let the afternoon go by. For a little extra comfort, rentable poolside cabanas are available too, with pricing and availability varying by date.
Let the kids burn energy while you unwind
Chillaxing is a lot easier when the kids are happily busy. Sir Windsor's AquaVenture water park sits right by the main pool, with two large dueling slides, two smaller slides and a splash zone for the youngest swimmers. It's open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The kids can race each other down the slides while you keep an eye on them from a lounge chair nearby. Everyone wins.
Your own private chill zone
Some of the best relaxing happens right at your rental. Windsor Hills townhouses come with private splash pools, and many of the larger homes have full private pools, so an afternoon swim is just a few steps from the kitchen. Put on a playlist, pour something cold and settle onto the lanai while the sun goes down. No crowds, no schedules, no wristbands for the stroller.
Inside, you have the space a hotel room can't offer: a real living room to stretch out in, a full kitchen for lazy breakfasts, and separate bedrooms so the early risers and the night owls can each do their own thing.
Easy evenings, no car required
After a big park day, the last thing anyone wants is another drive. The Marketplace & Grill at the clubhouse makes easy dinners simple, and the clubhouse also has a games room and a movie theater for low-key family nights. Or order takeout, eat by your private pool, and call it a perfect evening. Check the resort's activities calendar for movie nights, crafts and other easy, no-planning-required fun.
How to build a chillax day into your Disney trip
Planning at least one slow day is one of the smartest moves for a Disney trip, especially with young kids or several generations traveling together. Try something like this:
- Morning: Sleep in, make pancakes, then enjoy a quiet swim in your private or splash pool.
- Midday: Head to the water park for the kids and the hot tub for the grown-ups.
- Afternoon: Nap time for some, lanai reading time for others.
- Evening: Dinner from the Marketplace & Grill, then an evening dip in the lagoon pool.
You'll head back to the parks the next day with more energy and more patience, and you'll still have plenty of Disney magic left in the tank. For more ideas, see our guides to Disney World rest day ideas and whether families should take a rest day at Disney World.
The bottom line
Disney is the reason for the trip, but chillax time is what makes it feel like a vacation. At Windsor Hills you get both: the parks about 10 minutes away, and a resort pool, water park and your own private space waiting when you get back. Ready to find your spot to chillax? Start your search below.
