Hi Jeff,
Thanks for swinging by planDisney with your question! I enjoy spending time
playing golf outside the parks during my
Walt Disney World Resort vacation, so I understand wanting to keep up with your hobby during your visit. While I’m not a pickleball enthusiast, let’s see if I can ace this question for you!
Currently,
pickleball courts and equipment are available at seven Disney Resorts Collection Hotels that are available to all Disney Resort Hotel Guests. Courts are generally available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to confirm availability with the Front Desk before making definitive plans since some courts may be reserved for lessons or other events.
While there are no official Disney forums, you could check online Disney fan forums (these are not associated with or approved by Disney, of course) to see if there are other pickleball players out there. One of my planDisney pals who lives in the Orlando area suggested that you might check out the USTA courts that are drivable from Walt Disney World Resort. If you are a
Disney Vacation Club resort Guest, I recommend checking at Community Hall to see if there might be any other pickleball players interested in volleying around with you. And while you are visiting, feel free to share your idea about a pickleball meet-up with a Cast Member.
I hope this is helpful information for you, Jeff, and that you are paddling around soon! Now, there is so much to do at Walt Disney World that there is a chance that you won’t miss your beloved pickleball. We are happy to rally and give you some tips and answer other questions, so stop by planDisney any time; it’s the only forum you need to plan the best Disney vacation!
Wishing you many magical memories,
Shannon