I have loved our parks-free trips! There is so so so much to do outside of the parks that we so rarely take full advantage of because we love the parks so much. We are all naturally early risers so when we aren't going to the parks, we love to sit out on the balcony and watch the resort wake up or go have breakfast down by the pool. It's exciting to see everyone running off to the park of their choice and think about the fun they are going to be having all while thinking of the more relaxing things in store for us. I love spending time at Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Things seem to move a bit slower at Wilderness Lodge and For Wilderness so heading to Wilderness Lodge for their resort tour and then taking the boat to Fort Wilderness to then explore the ranch is a great relaxing way to spend the first part of the day. Disney Springs is also so much more calm in the morning and early afternoon so I love heading over there then. Then, since our parks free trips are usually during the rainy season (not much on going to the parks during the busy times in the summer), something we have learned we love is playing a game out on the balcony during a rain storm or just opening the door to the balcony and listening to the rain while we play a game of cribbage or something equally small and easy to pack away. It's also great for doing dining at the resorts. I don't like leaving the park to go eat at a resort, but when I'm not actually in the parks, I find I have plenty of time to do 'Ohana, Chef Mickey's, Whispering Canyon, Sanaa, or Trattoria al Forno. Oh, and take time to explore the resorts! That's how we decided we really wanted to stay at Saratoga Springs.