I don’t think resort only trips would be my jam this year due to the capacity restrictions at the pools and restaurants. Just sounds frustrating.
It really depends on what time of day you head to the pools. Most pools are pretty empty before 11 AM, and if you are avoiding theme parks and going in the summer, it makes a lot of sense to head straight to a pool after breakfast. We've done this a few times and usually get our pick of chairs.
Heading to a pool after lunch is entirely different, and there tends to be no space until the usual summer afternoon storms arrive or the sun gets low in the sky.
The OP wrote:
Well....we have been trying to plan a 4 day getaway somewhere and just couldn't decide on any one place. Except for Disney. We are looking at 4 days and not doing any parks. Just hanging out at our resort, Disney Springs, and a water park. Are we crazy or would you do it?
The question becomes: where can you go and not wear masks? Most indoor places are still requiring masks, meaning you need to head to some place that's mostly outdoors. Camping? The beach? Something else?
WDW pools enables the OP to spend hours relaxing poolside, with convenient bus service to explore other WDW locations such as other hotels, restaurants, and Disney Springs. DS is really hot in the day during summer, so it's something that's better experienced at night.
With this in mind, a WDW non-theme park trip this summer could be:
- Sleep in.
- Have a late breakfast.
- Spend hours poolside.
- Go back to the room to shower and dress (typically when the afternoon rains arrive).
- Head to Disney Springs or one of the hotels for shopping, dinner and drinks.
In addition to the 2 outdoor restaurants I mentioned above, there are a few Disney Springs restaurants that do walk-ups, and a couple that are easier to book than others.
It's only a 4-day trip, and it's amazing how relaxing WDW can be if you avoid the theme parks.