This post is sponsored by Enterprise. All opinions are my own.
Hey Friends! I am so excited to be partnering with Enterprise to share with you a series of posts on my blog and Instagram featuring summer vacation advice and adventures! I have lived in California practically my entire life, and I have visited Disneyland too many times to count. I’m delighted to share several tips and insights starting with this Disneyland Trip Planner—Fitness Edition! My family and I travel several times a month and we often rent a car to travel up and down the state. Enterprise has become an integral part of helping me travel with ease, so I am excited to be partnering with them! Enterprise is the Official Rent-A-Car of Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Enterprise has a variety of locations, making it easy to travel to the Happiest Place on Earth! I hope you enjoy my Disneyland Trip Planner – Fitness Edition.
Disneyland Trip Planner – Fitness Edition
Some people might moan at the idea of keeping track of their fitness goals while on vacation, especially at someplace as magical as Disney. But it isn’t as hard as you think. To me having a healthy lifestyle means being mindful, even when I’m on vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth. I’ve put together three of my favorite tips for making the most of a trip to Disneyland… all while supporting your fitness goals!
Dressing for Success
Tip number one: set a foundation for success by dressing the part. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’m all about an epic Disney matching photo; but if you pay close attention, you’ll notice that we’re always wearing tennis shoes. It’s hard to walk in and out of the lines and all around the park to smash the goal of 10,000 steps when you’re wearing cute little kitten heels. Dressing for success doesn’t only apply to the office. You will find that walking around Disneyland is so much easier when you have a great pair of shoes. I opted for a pair of running shoes because even though I’m mostly walking around the theme park, running shoes offer the most arch support and comfort for the soles of my feet.
Pack a Water Bottle
Another important tip I’m excited to share in this Disneyland Trip Planner is to pack water. Disneyland allows you to bring water inside the park. I love bringing a reusable water bottle, so I can fill up at different stations around the park. And most restaurants will give you water if you ask. Water is essential for a successful Disney trip. Water is part of any Disney Trip planner even if it wasn’t the “fitness edition.”
Another one of my favorite tips for setting a strong foundation while I’m at Disneyland is to wear a fitness tracker. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can reach 10,000 steps at Disneyland! I find it keeps me motivated to make healthy decisions. Tracking my steps helps to keep my fitness goals consistent—and consistency is the key to a healthy lifestyle.
Disneyland Trip Planner – Snack Guide
The key to Disney snacks is to be mindful. I love snacking on vacation without eating so much that my stomach hurts. My plan of attack is to first lean towards snacks with fruit in them. I genuinely love a frozen banana, and I opt for that instead of the Frozen Mickey ears. I also opt for a fruit or vegetable alternative for the sides of my meals. Oh, Disneyland has great vegetarian plant-based options that you can enjoy even if you are not a vegetable connoisseur. I also try to limit fried foods while at the theme park. Not only does avoiding fried foods support my healthy lifestyle, but it helps me to feel better while enjoying the roller coasters. The truth is, at the end of the day when you eat better you feel better so you can fully enjoy your time at Disney!
My favorite healthy Disney snacks to buy and pack
- Frozen Bananas
- Fresh Fruit
- Trail Mix
- Mixed Vegetables
- Dried Fruit
With that said, I do always allow for at least one indulgent treat. I think it’s important, especially at Disneyland, to enjoy every aspect of the day. Bringing healthy alternatives like trail mix, dried fruit, and prepared vegetables to snack on really makes the indulgent treats that much sweeter.
Celebrate your Success
Let’s be honest, while it isn’t challenging to hit 10,000 steps at Disneyland, it is important to celebrate success—big or small! Walking around the Disneyland theme park is an enjoyable way to hit your walking goals, it also makes me feel a lot better when I run back to my Enterprise rental car to grab my camera. Every step counts and sometimes I can even double my fitness step goals while at the theme park. Tell me in the comments how many steps you usually get when you go to Disneyland. I’d love to hear about it.
Sneak In a Bonus WorkOut
One of my all-time fitness hacks, when I spend a day at Disneyland, is to jump-start the day with a quick 15 to 20-minute high-intensity interval training routine. I love to get my muscles burning before the day even starts. That way all the walking is just a bonus. If you’ve never done a really quick workout to jump-start your day, then you’re missing out… it’s such an energy booster!
My final and favorite fitness tip is to not forget about your mind as you are taking care of your body. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the business of the day that you forget to reflect on the love surrounding you at Disneyland. This is your friendly reminder to take at least one pause during the day to do a mini-meditation where you can look around and be grateful that you have the opportunity to be at such a magical theme park. Maybe you can reflect on how lucky you are to be with family, or how lucky you are to be able to travel alone. A few deep breaths and a few moments of mindfulness all can serve as catalysts for an incredible day.
I hope you will consider using Enterprise on your next Disneyland vacation as a complement to ultimate Disneyland Trip Planning. Renting a car from Enterprise is so simple and convenient. They have many locations across the United States to help make your next Disney Vacation a breeze.
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Xo- Chantea
