You might have played in Disney World, but have you ever worked from Disney World?
Magic Kingdom
We bet many people wouldn’t think of Disney World as a quiet place to get work done, but there’s actually a few hidden gems that are secluded enough. Whether work spontaneously creeps up on you while on vacation, or you’re a Disney World local heading there specifically to work remotely, here are a few places you can get productive in Disney World.
Disney Parks
Quick Service Restaurants
One of the best places to get some work done (especially if you’re in the parks) would be at a quick service restaurant. Places like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom or Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT have lots of tables and — for an added bonus — are indoors so you don’t have to deal with the Florida sun!
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
The quick-service that may take the cake though is the new Connections Café and Eatery in EPCOT! Connections is unique because not only does it have lots of tables, it has outlets, too! That means that if your computer or phone dies, you can easily get it powered up again.
There’s so much seating and, best of all, OUTLETS!
Believe it or not, Florida is only unbearably hot most of the time, and if you’re visiting Disney World and need a nice place to work during the winter months, you could check out the Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom! It’s an open-air market with food stalls and lots of tables so you can be productive while getting some fresh air.
Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom
Plus, one of the great benefits to getting some work done in a restaurant? If you get hungry, you’re able to just hop up and grab a snack! Just remember, that Wifi in the parks can be pretty spotty, so keep that in mind!
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Disney World Hotels
If you find yourself needing to get some work done in Disney, heading to a Disney World hotel might be the best idea. They will typically be less busy and quieter than the parks and have more secluded areas where you can get your focus on in peace.
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge is a popular hotel and a great place to work. There are multiple fireplaces located all throughout the main hotel, so you can head up to one of the upper floors, find a fireplace and enjoy the cozy ambience.
One of the many fireplaces at Wilderness Lodge
If the fireplaces aren’t your style, try heading over to the Carolwood Pacific Railroad Room at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge. This room is dedicated to Walt Disney’s love of trains along with some more tables and chairs.
Carolwood Pacific Railroad Room
Also located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, Disney’s Contemporary Resort would make another great workplace. If you decide to work here, we recommend grabbing some Joffrey’s coffee from Contemporary Grounds and then head up to the second floor where you’ll see many couches and seating areas perfect for getting some work done — oh, and there’s outlets up there, too.
Grab yourself a coffee and then head to the 2nd floor to get some work done!
If you find yourself needing to work or study while you’re at Disney’s BoardWalk, then you can head to the Belle Vue Lounge. This lounge is only open for breakfast from 7AM to 11AM and then later in the evening from 5PM to 11PM.
Belle Vue Lounge
If you happen to be there when it’s open, it could serve as a nice quiet place to get done what you need to.
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Disney Springs
If you don’t have a park ticket and can’t get over to one of the Disney World hotels, we recommend heading to the West Side Starbucks in Disney Springs. It tends to be less crowded than other areas of Disney Springs and offers indoor seating, unlike the other Starbucks location.
West Side Starbucks
If your computer or phone has enough charge and it’s not unbearably hot, there’s even some tables outside, as well.
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While it may not seem like it, there are actually some pretty decent places to get some work done in Disney World. Consider one of these places the next time you find yourself needing to work in the Most Magical Place on Earth. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!
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I once was on a conference call while standing in the now-gone Harley Davidson store in Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) while a huge downpour was happening. Maybe not what I’d recommend as a general work-remote approach, but hey, it worked! I also took conference calls sitting on the benches outside of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. And my company, IBM, used to have a conference room and customer briefing center inside one of the Epcot Innovations buildings way back when. Did lots of work there.
Most of my work was done from hotel rooms. But the best way to handle remote work is to not do it while visiting Disney! 🙂