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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Resort Type: Deluxe Disney Villas

Rooms: 1260 Part of DVC: Yes
Avg. Room Size: 1239 Sq Ft.
Max. Guests /Room: 12 (Grand Villa)
Address:

1960 Broadway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has an upstate New York country retreat theme from the late 1800s. There are a number of influences in the resort giving an impression that it is a country club with horse inspired art and architecture. The resort covers 65-acres and overlooks Downtown Disney.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Amenities

  • Babysitting and Childcare Services
  • Coin-based Laundry facilities
  • Concierge Services
  • High Speed Internet Access (daily fee)
  • Valet Service Cleaning
  • Express Check-out
  • Luggage Service (hourly)
  • 4 Outdoor Swimming Pools with Hot Tubs
  • Poolside bar
  • Voice Mail
  • Maid Service (Daily)
  • ATM Machine
  • Gift Shop
  • Bell Service
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
  • Arcade

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Rooms

There are four different room types offered at Saratoga Springs:

Studio Villa

  • Sleeps four adults plus a child under the age of 3 in a crib
  • One queen-sized bed and a full-size sofa bed
  • One bathroom
  • Small kitchenette with a wet bar, microwave, coffeemaker and mini-refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities located nearby
  • Private patio or balcony

One-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps four adults plus one child under the age of 3 in a crib
  • Master bedroom features a single king-sized bed and a private bath with a whirlpool bath tub
  • The lounge sofa converts to a queen-sized sofa bed
  • Cable television with DVD player in the lounge and bedroom
  • Full kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Private patio or balcony

Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps eight adults plus a child under the age of 3 in a crib
  • Master bedroom features a king-sized bed and a private bath with a whirlpool bath tub
  • Second bedroom features two queen-sized beds and its own bathroom.
  • The lounge sofa converts into a queen-sized sleeper sofa bed
  • Full kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Cable television with DVD player in the lounge and bedrooms

Three-Bedroom Grand Villa

  • Sleeps twelve adults and a child under the age of 3 in a crib
  • Covers two floors
  • Master bedroom features a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a whirlpool bath tub
  • Second and third bedrooms both have two queen-sized beds and a private bathroom each
  • Cable television with DVD player located in the lounge and all bedrooms
  • Full kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Private patio or balcony

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Recreation

There are four pools in the resort. The main pool, "High Rock Spring Pool" is a 161,000 gallon heated zero-entry pool with a unique water slide and beautiful rock-work. There is a kids play area next to the pool in addition to two whirlpool hot tubs. There are additional 'quiet pools' located at The Grandstand, The Paddock and Congress Park.

Other recreational activities at Saratoga Springs include:

  • Win, Place or Show Arcade - The resort has a high tech games room which is open from 8am to 10pm and is located near High Rock Spring Pool
  • Basketball Court - Located near the resort tennis courts
  • Bike Rental - Rent standard or surrey bikes at Hosting Around Rentals located near High Rock Springs pool.
  • Community Hall - Located adjacent to Horsing Around Rentals and offers shuffleboard, board games, foosball and table tennis in addition to daily activities.
  • Jogging Trail - Take a stroll or jog along one of the two jogging trails at Saratoga Springs at 0.8 miles and 1.44 miles.
  • Movies Under the Stars - Disney movies are played on a big screen by the pool at night.
  • Tennis - The resort has two clay tennis courts located near The Carriage House
  • Health Club at The Spa - Presented by LifeFitness, a fully featured gym and spa with treadmills, elliptical, regular an recumbent bicycles, and stair climbs. A weight room, personal trainer, sauna, whirlpool and steam room are also available.
  • Lake Buena Vista Golf Course - Located close to Saratoga Springs. You'll need to call (407) WDW-GOLF to book a tee time. Rates include greens fee and use of an electric golf cart. Private lessons also offered. Golf attire required along with soft-spike golf shoes.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Transport

A water craft service operates from the resort to Downtown Disney and the other Downtown Disney resorts via the river. You can however also walk to Downtown Disney along a private path provided.

To get to all other resorts and parks you should use the Disney Bus Service.

You will be provided with a complete transportation map when you check in  which gives you instructions on how to get to all the different areas on Disney property. To get to the different areas you'll just need to make sure you board the right bus. They display their destination clearly on top, however if you are unsure you can always ask the driver or a cast member. 

The Disney bus transportation system is one of the easiest ways of getting around. Busses depart from the resort to all the parks regularly and are completely free to use at any time. The bus services generally stop running once the parks close, and tend to run for an hour either side of the park hours. During extra magic hours they will run slightly longer.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Dining

There are three dining options at Saratoga Springs:

  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill is the resorts table-service restaurant, with panoramic views overlooking Disney's Buena Vista Golf Course. Food offered is of an American fare and menu items include Turf Club Pasta, Prime Rib, Mint-crusted Lamb Chops and "Surf & Turf" Burger. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
  • The Artists Pallet is the resorts quick-service restaurant and is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It's located next to (almost inside) the resort gift shop and is themed to be part of an artist's loft. Menu items offered include salads, flatbreads, sandwiches and a large selection of chilled items. As its part of the resorts convenience and gift shop you'll also find all sorts of wrapped snacks and other useful bits and bobs here.
  • On The Rocks is a poolside bar located near the High Rock Spring pool. It offers light lunch meals and snacks in addition to a selection of beers and other beverages.

Because of Saratoga Springs' close proximity to Downtown Disney, you can always pop over there to sample one of the great restaurants. A number of them are part of the Disney Dining Plan, such as Wolfgang Puck Express and Planet Hollywood.

To view full menus and extended details on any of the 2 restaurant(s) at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, please select an individual restaurant from below.

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