3. Sanaa Lounge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village

Image: DisneySanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge's Kidani Village is quite possibly the single most overlooked restaurant at Walt Disney World. For one thing, it's at Animal Kingdom Lodge, which is already one of the more difficult resorts to get to on property. For another, it's quite the hike to actually find the restaurant even once you're at Animal Kingdom Lodge – particularly if you found yourself dropped off at Jambo House. And, of course, you can't forget that Sanaa's food is, shall we say, more adventurous than most vacationers' palates are hoping for.

All of those factors combine to keep Sanaa largely off the map for the average Disney vacationer. Thankfully, their loss is your gain – and the Sanaa Lounge is as out of the way as you can get while still being on Disney property.

Somehow, the lounge manages to be both transporting and familiar. It combines the African-influenced design elements with the coziness we're used to with Disney's lounges, and the result is a place that feels like a new experience – but one that still keeps you at least somewhat close to your comfort zone. Add in the fact that it's nearly always empty, and it's quite the relaxing experience.

It's not as simple to duck into for a midday break as some of the other bars on this list, but what it lacks in convenience, it more than makes up for in solitude – something that's sorely needed on a Disney vacation. Plus, you can get the bread service here – trust me, do it.

4. Tutto Gusto, Epcot, World Showcase

Image: DisneyWha? A bar in a theme park? And not just any bar – a bar in one of the most iconic wine-producing countries in the world? How could that be relaxing?

Don't ask me how they do it, but somehow, Tutto Gusto feels as far from Epcot as the actual St Mark's Campanile.

Themed to appear as an old Italian wine cellar, Tutto Gusto is a bar that latches on to Epcot's fancier dining establishment, Tutto Italia. The dark wood and cool interior make it truly feel like an escape – both from the heat, and also the tourists trying (and failing) to Drink Around the World.

But once you're inside, you'll understand what I mean. The menu is excellent, with a copious selection of wine, cheese, and charcuterie, but it's the atmosphere that truly makes Tutto Gusto special among World Showcase bars. Others are more jovial and energetic – like Mexico's agave-soaked La Cava del Tequila and England's Rose and Crown – but none are quite as calm, which makes it the perfect place if you're looking for a break from Epcot. Without taking a real break, that is.

5. Territory Lounge, Wilderness Lodge

Image: DisneyGetting out of the scrum of the Magic Kingdom is perhaps the most difficult of all the parks. With the monorail being so close, and an attraction in its own right, the three monorail resorts become a bit hectic in the afternoon and early evening. That's not to mention the park itself is can often be as crowded as Times Square on New Years Eve – and that's on the good days.

So, if you're trying to escape the Magic Kingdom mob, the task can seem kind of daunting. But here's a tip: Instead of heading for the monorail, grab a boat.

Wilderness Lodge is essentially a physical representation of the word “serene,” and its Territory Lounge is the crown jewel among Walt Disney World's out-of-the-way watering holes.

I was recently here on July 3rd – one of the busiest days of the Walt Disney World year – and even at 6 o'clock, the lounge was only about half full. It's as zen as zen gets – a cozy corner of the immaculately themed National Parks-inspired resort.

The motif is pure Americana, but not in a garish way. And the food and drinks are legitimately great – a perfect treat for spending the afternoon far away from the crowds of the world's busiest theme park.

But, ultimately, the experience of getting to the Territory Lounge and back is as relaxing as any one of these bars. Gliding across Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon on an old Disney boat is the kind of vacation you don't need an escape from. If all else fails, just take that steady cruise a few times – it'll also do the trick.