PHOTOS, VIDEO: New In-Park Fitness Activities Available Through Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

Shannen Ace

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New In-Park Fitness Activities Available Through Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

Shannen Ace

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New In-Park Fitness Activities Available Through Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

Guests staying at any Disneyland Resort hotel can enjoy new fitness activities offered by Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Some of these activities take place at Disney California Adventure in the mornings before it opens to guests. Read more below.

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Take a yoga class with scenic views of Disney California Adventure, or relax during guided meditation, focus on stretching, get in gear at a boot camp in the park, test yourself on an obstacle challenge at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, or find yourself on a paddleboard in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa’s Fountain Pool!

Meet Shinobu Tygi, Tenaya Stone Spa lead fitness instructor, who is here to tell us more about this exciting new fitness program!


Here are a few highlights of more than a dozen fitness classes, 30 to 45 minutes in length, offered through Tenaya Stone Spa and the fitness center at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, which are tailored to a variety of skill levels:

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Aqua Yoga: Practice yoga on a paddleboard while floating in the Fountain Pool. We recommend you be comfortable in the water, because chances are, you might get wet!

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Awakening Yoga: Wake up with Disney by enjoying a yoga session overlooking Disney California Adventure from the hotel’s rooftop deck. Designed for all levels, this class incorporates various types of yoga intended to improve mental awareness and start the day energized!

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Boot Camp in Disney California Adventure Park: This spirited, high-intensity boot camp will have you on the move traveling from land to land before the park opens, with push-ups, squats and sit-ups, and maintains a 12-minute per mile pace jogging around the park. This class takes place before the park opens.

Disney Ears Yoga: Don your favorite pair of Disney ears and add a little Disney magic to this morning yoga session!

Fascia Release: This class incorporates a fascia roller to focus on helping to relieve muscle tightness and soreness, which may be soothing before your next day at the parks!

Obstacle Challenge in Disney California Adventure Park: At the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail attraction, conquer thrilling obstacles like crawling, jumping, climbing and running, and test your balance and strength! This class takes place before the park opens.

Power Walking Workout in Disney California Adventure Park:  Start your day with an energetic walk and active stretching throughout Disney California Adventure before the park opens. This class maintains a 15- to 18-minute per mile pace, for up to 2 miles.

Sound Meditation: This guided meditation is designed to quiet your mind and bring you into a deep state of self-reflection.

Start With a Stretch: Get ready for an exciting day visiting the parks! Our instructors will guide you through gentle stretches to help warm-up your muscles. This class takes place before the park opens.

Group fitness classes are offered to overnight Disneyland Resort Hotel guests for an additional fee. Class reservations are required and can be made online, by phone or by visiting the spa directly.

As a Disneyland Resort Hotel guest, you may also workout in any of the three complimentary hotel fitness centers, also located at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Strength machines like advanced ellipticals, regular and recumbent bicycles, treadmills and stair climbers are great for a cardio workout, and if you want to pump some iron, weight machines and free weights are also available.

Disneyland Resort hotel guests must be age 14 or older to use the hotels’ fitness centers. Guests ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Fitness classes are for adults age 18 and older. Hotel guests ages 14 to 17 may participate in a fitness class if the minor’s parent/guardian consents in writing and accompanies the minor during the class. Classes that take place in the park do not include general park admission, and participants must exit the park when the class ends.  Classes are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Upon arrival and check-in at the hotel, please check for the most up-to-date class policies. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort, including the latest information on required face coverings.

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