Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

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Disney Vacation Club Resort Classification
Located in the Downtown Disney resort area
Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

Saratoga Springs is an all villa resort. Although it is part of the Disney Vacation Club, the rooms are available to non-members as well. The resort is themed as an upstate New York village in the 1800's. In addition to the many other amenities, this resort features a full spa. And after all of that relaxing, Downtown Disney is right across the lake.

Saratoga Springs, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.

Resort Refurbishment: The High Rock Spring pool slide will be closed from September 8 through 26. During this time, the pool will remain open.

Resort Theme:

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa has an upstate New York theme featuring many equine touches.

Resort Rooms:

There are 552 villas. Disabled access villas are available. All buildings offer stairs and elevators. The studios sleep four (plus a crib) in one queen bed and one double sleeper; a one-bedroom, one-bath villas sleep four (plus a crib) in one king bed and one queen sleeper bed OR one king bed, one queen bed, one queen sleeper, an one double sleeper; two-bedroom/two-bath villas sleep eight (plus a crib) in one king bed, two queen beds and a queen sleeper bed; and three-bedroom/4 bath villas sleep 12 (plus a crib) in one king bed, two queen beds, two double beds and one queen sleeper.

In each villa are:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Charcoal Grill
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet*
Dining Table & Chairs
DVD Player
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Kitchenette (Studios)
  - Refrigerator, Microwave, Sink,
    Plates, Flatware, Glasses, Toaster
Kitchen (1-3 Bedrooms)
  - Full-size Refrigerator, Microwave,
    Stove, Oven, Toaster, Blender,
    Dishwasher, Plates, Flatware,
    Glasses, Cookware, Sink, Tea Kettle
Living Room Area (1-3 bedroom only)
Telephone
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
Washer/Dryer (1-3 bedroom only)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail

Also the following may be available for request:

Bed Boards/Rails
Crib: Pack 'n Play
Electric Mixer
High Chair
High Speed Internet (fee)

Resort Rates:

2008 Rates

Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa (add 12.5% tax)

2008 Rates Per Night	Value Season	Regular Season	Peak Season	Holiday Season
Studio	$285	$315	$370	$410
1 Bedroom Villa	$380	$430	$500	$575
2 Bedroom Villa	$530	$630	$765	$875
2 Bedroom Villa (lock-off)	$530	$630	$765	$875
3 Bedroom Grand Villa	$1170	$1305	$1475	$1645

2008 Seasons for Disney's DVC Resorts

Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb. 13; Jul. 20 - Oct. 1; Nov. 30 - Dec. 18
Regular Season: Mar. 30 - Jul. 19; Oct. 2 - Nov. 29
Peak Season: Feb. 14 - Mar. 29
Holiday Season: Dec. 19 - Dec. 31

2009 Rates

2009 Seasons for Disney's DVC Resorts

Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb. 12; Jul. 19 - Oct. 1; Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Regular Season: April 19 - July 18; Oct. 2 - Nov. 28
Peak Season: Feb. 13 - April 18
Holiday Season: Dec. 18 - Dec. 31

Resort Dining:

Artist's Palette
Two quick service locations
Barbeque Pavilion (general guest use)
Pool Bar
Lounge
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at the food court, for $11.99

Resort Recreation:

3 Pools
     Feature Pool: zero-depth entry,
     water slide, scenic rockwork
3 whirlpool spas
Child wet play area
Children's playground
Arcade
On-site golf
Tennis
Basketball
Billiards
Shuffleboard
Bike rental
Board games/arts & crafts
Health club
Full service spa

Resort Shopping:

Artist's Palette is a one-stop shop for food, groceries and sundries. The shop stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Saratoga Springs and Disney Vacation Club logo merchandise and general sundries. There is also a supply of grab-and-go food, groceries and beverages (including adult beverages) for use in the villas.

Resort Transportation:

Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort. There are four bus stops throughout the resort.

Water transportation is also available to Old Key West Resort and Downtown Disney. There is a walking path to Downtown Disney's Marketplace that may be a convenient option for some villa locations.

Transportation Times Between Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom- 21 minutes by bus, 38 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot- 15 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Disney-MGM Studios- 17 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom- 22 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Downtown Disney- 15 minutes walking, 10 minutes by bus, 7 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park- 21 minutes by bus, 16 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park- 21 minutes by bus, 9 minutes by car

Resort Childcare:

No on-site child care facility. In-room child care is available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
There are jackets that belonged to real jockeys in the main building. Also, this resort is located right across the lake from Downtown Disney. - Marie Lemmon

HUGE but Quiet at night even at this size. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
If you wish to walk to Downtown Disney request a room in either Carousel, The Paddock or Congress Park. - Marie Lemmon

Talk to the CM. Look at the map before getting the room key!  Congress park is close to DTD and has a great quiet pool and laundry room right behind it. Loved Grand Stand Section: brand new, close to main buildings, Spa  and the pool was very close to us So, find a location you can live with! We bought mugs and they can be refilled at the big pool or at Artist palette so someone was always running over there. We found that you can use the bus to get to Artist Palette or huge pool. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
There are easels in the Food Court for children to draw on. - Marie Lemmon

My husband is a golf junkie and having LBV Golf course on Site is a dream come true. Also loved taking the boat to POR for cookies and ice cream or check out the stores. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
Go to the quiet pool with a bottle of wine and your companion late at night, or take one of their romantic carriage rides. - Marie Lemmon

Walks around the buildings and pools. Just looking at Downtown Disney from the pool at nite. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Families:
Rent a villa and serve your family breakfast in the kitchen before starting out your day. - Marie Lemmon

Beautiful grand villas, parking is close if you have a car. Mickey D's (for breakfast or fries) and WORLD OF DISNEY is just a short walk to Downtown Disney. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
Try renting a 2 or 3 bedroom villa so that everyone can stay together. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Try to get a room close to the main building and on the ground floor. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
Saratoga Springs is the newest resort on Disney Property, and they have studio rooms which have a kitchenette in them; so you can have a meal in your room or reheat the leftovers from your dinner at the restaurants. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
Try buying your food before you arrive if you have a villa. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
Rent a Villa instead of studio get a Jacuzzi, washer, dryer and full kitchen. - Marie Lemmon

Updated August 03, 2008