Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
This delightful resort hotel is inspired by the historic Saratoga Springs in late-1800s New York, renowned for its horse racing and spas. Enjoy scenic views of the rolling golf course greens and the shimmering Lake Buena Vista while indulging in stately Studios and multi-bedroom Villas. Make a splash in the dazzling pools, relax in the serene spa, or enjoy shopping at nearby Disney Springs!
Pros:
beautiful grounds and scenery
close to Disney Springs - walking distance or take a water taxi
unique recreation like sunrise yoga
Treehouses!
all the villas have full kitchens and laundry
TWO feature pools
Cons:
very large resort - lots of walking to dining if you don’t have a preferred room
further from parks - bus rides are longer
deluxe resort so it’s on the pricier side
Recreation
The Paddock Pool - zero-depth entry, 146-foot-long waterslide, hot tubm and aquatic play area with 2 small slides.
High Rock Springs Pool - gushing waterfalls, zero-depth entry, 128-foot-long slide in the rocks, 2 hot tubs, Donald Duck play area/splash pad and mini slide
3 Leisure Pools - each with a hot tub, two of them also have playgrounds and BBQ grilling areas.
Sunrise Yoga
Saratoga Springs Campfire Activities
Movies Under the Stars
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Tennis - 2 clay courts located in the sport courts area, complimentary racquets and tennis balls
Basketball Court
Shuffleboard
Bike / Surrey Bike Rentals - cruise along the rolling, green fairways, the shimmering lake, or around the resort hotel on a bike built for 1, 2, or 4!
Fishing - Experience bash fishing at it’s finest with a guided catch-and-release excursion
Community Hall - ping-pong, foosball, arts and crafts, video games, DVDs, board games, and more.
Win, Place or Show Arcade - near High Rock Spring Pool, air hockey, driving games, and more.
Playgrounds
Running Trails - run along golf course greens on 1.44 and 0.8 mile jogging loops
Health Club - Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa health club - high-tech exercise facility with state-of-the-art training equipment
Dining
The Turf Club Bar & Grill - enjoy a steak or other savory dishes while enjoying an old fashioned horse-racing club of years passed.
The Turf Club Lounge - Stop by for a cocktail before dinner at the Turf Club restaurant.
The Artist’s Palette - An array of options from market groceries to a grab-and-go snack or a made to order meal. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
The Paddock Grill - After a dip in the Paddock Pool refuel with a sandwich, salad or burger. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar service.
Backstretch Pool Bar - Race over for quick refreshment
On the Rocks - Order a cold drink from this pool bar near High Rock Spring Pool.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Cafe - Sandwich stand to grab a quick bite after golfing. Light breakfast available too.
History
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort located in the Walt Disney World Resort, opened its doors on May 17, 2004. Built in three stages on the former site of the Disney Institute, it is the seventh and largest Disney Vacation Club resort. The resort's design was influenced by the city of Saratoga Springs, New York. With 828 Vacation Home Units across 18 Villa Buildings (1,260 guest rooms), as well as 60 Treehouse Villas, there's plenty of space for everyone.
