Disney’s Saratoga Springs is a luxury resort and spa. As the name implies, this resort is themed after the Saratoga Springs, NY racing and spa retreat popular in the late 1800s. Designed to have a relaxing atmosphere in scenic settings, it offers comfortable accommodations for families of all sizes amidst green hills, delightful fountains, on the Sassagoula River.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Fast Facts

• Resort Area: Disney Springs Area
• Resort Category: Deluxe
• Theming: Horse Racetrack
• Transportation Options:
  • Bus to all theme parks and water parks
  • Boat or Walking to Disney Springs

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Overview

Disney Saratoga Springs Resort opened in 2004 as the 7th Disney Vacation Club Resort and was the 5th located at Walt Disney World. It is themed with “Victorian” architecture influenced by the horseracing communities in upstate New York in the late 1800s. It’s located on the grounds of the former Disney Institute.

Room Types

Rooms options at the Disney Saratoga Springs Resort are; studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and the two story grand villa. There are 12 buildings of villas and each is laid out the same.

• Studio: Studio villas are 355 square feet. They have one queen bed and one full size sofa a wet bar, small refrigerator and a microwave. Disney claims these rooms sleep 4. Dad claims these rooms will sleep 2 adults and 2 children, unless you have adults comfortable with sleeping on sofa beds.
• One Bedroom: The one bedroom villa is quite large considering it really only sleeps 2 (Disney claims 4). These rooms have a king size bed and a queen size sofa and a fully stocked kitchen. They are 714 square feet.
• Dedicated Two Bedroom: The dedicated 2 bedroom villas have 1 king bed, 2 queen beds and a queen sleeper sofa. These will comfortably sleep 6 adults and 2 children. (Disney claims they sleep 8). They are equipped with a full kitchen. 3 bathrooms, and are almost 1,100 square feet.
• Two Bedroom Lock-off: The two bedroom lock-off villas are combinations of a one bedroom and a studio. (There is a connecting door just between the two units.) These units have one king bed, one queen beds, and a queen sleeper sofa and a full size sleeper sofa. (Again, Disney claims these will sleep 8 adults. How many adults want to sleep 2 on a full size sleeper sofa?) These also have a fully equipped kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
• Grand Villa: The 24 Grand Villas are something special. They are 2,113 square feet of space with 3 bedrooms and 4, yes, count em 4 bathrooms. It’s two stories tall with 2 bedrooms upstairs and a master suite downstairs. These babies are hard to get and cost a fortune, but are well worth the price if you are looking for space. (Sleeps 12 and that’s with only 2 on a sofa bed.)
• Treehouse Villa: The rooms in the Treehouse Villas come only in one configuration. They are over 1,000 square feet and have three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There are 60 Treehouse Villas. 10 are built with ramps for accessibility. Each villa has 2 queen beds, a set of bunk beds, a queen sleeper and a sleeper chair. According to Disney, that means they sleep 9. According to Dad, they sleep 4 adults plus 5 children. (Dad doesn’t do sleeper sofas.)

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Transportation

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa offers mainly bus transportation, though it offers walking and boat access to Disney Springs.

• Walking Path: A walk across the bridge to Disney Springs
• Boat Transportation: Available to Disney Springs
• Bus Transportation: Disney buses are available to transport guests to all theme parks and water parks.

Dining

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa offers a variety of dining options ranging from casual to fine dining:

• The Turf Club Bar and Grill: This table-service restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere with a menu of American cuisine.
• The Artist’s Palette: A quick-service location offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a variety of options including sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads.
• On the Rocks Pool Bar: Located at the High Rock Spring Pool, this poolside bar offers a selection of cocktails, beer, and light bites.
• The Paddock Grill: Situated near The Paddock Pool, this casual eatery offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring burgers, sandwiches, and beverages.
• Chip ‘n Dale’s Café: Located near the golf course, this snack spot offers grab-and-go items for a quick meal or snack before heading out for a round of golf.

Pools and Activities

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa offers an array of recreational activities and amenities:

• High Rock Spring Pool: Resort feature pool
• Paddock Pool: This pool area features a 146-foot-long waterslide and a zero-entry point, perfect for families
• Quiet Pools: For guests seeking a more peaceful swim, the resort offers quiet pools located in the Congress Park, Treehouse Villas, and The Grandstand sections.

Additional activities and amenities include:

• Golf: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course winds through the resort, offering a scenic and challenging course for golf enthusiasts.
• Community Hal 
• Movies Under the Stars 
• Jogging Trails 
• Bike Rentals 

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Address and Phone Number

Disney Saratoga Springs Resort
1960 Broadway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 827-1100