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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort

Saratoga is grand lakeside Resort that captures the spirit of Saratoga Springs, New York but in Walt Disney World.


Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Saratoga is a grand lakeside Resort that captures the spirit of Saratoga Springs, New York but in Walt Disney World. Settle into a vacation villa with all the comforts of home just walking distance or a short boat ride away from the entertainment, shops, and dining of the Disney Springs area.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Brochure

What makes it great

  • Walking distance to Disney Springs

  • Condo-style accommodations with full-size appliances

  • Recently refurbished rooms

  • Onsite dining options and at Disney Springs

Rooms

Villas have just-like-home amenities like a kitchen, washer, dryer and separate bedrooms. These outstanding accommodations go beyond the traditional hotel room.

Spacious living and dining areas where your family can share quality time together

Separate bedrooms that offer space, privacy, and tranquility – so it’s easy to rest, relax, and recharge your spirit after each exhilarating vacation day

A washer and dryer, so you can pack lightly and avoid airline baggage fees

Treehouse Villas also feature private decks and charcoal grills. These unique accommodations are elevated 10 feet off the ground and nestled amid lush forest—so you’ll be surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Deluxe Studios include a kitchenette and sleeper sofa—a great option for smaller travel parties and shorter stays.

Room Categories

  • Deluxe Studios - sleeps 4

  • 1 Bedroom Villa - sleeps 5

  • 2 Bedroom Villa - sleeps 9

  • Treehouse Villa - sleeps 9

  • 3 Bedroom Villa - sleeps 12


Studio Amenities

  • Toaster

  • Internet - Free WiFi Service

  • Hairdryer

  • Microwave

  • Iron & Ironing Board

  • High Chair

  • Mini Refrigerator

  • Soaker Tub

  • Coffee maker

  • DVD Player

Villa Amenities

  • Toaster

  • Fully Equipped Kitchen with Refrigerator

  • Microwave

  • Internet - Free WiFi Service

  • Hairdryer

  • Iron & Ironing Board

  • Soaker Tub

  • Washer & Dryer

  • High Chair

  • Whirlpool Tub

  • Full-Size Refrigerator

  • Coffee maker


Club Level

Club level rooms are not offered at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort


Hotel Services

  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning

  • Bell Services

  • Meeting Space

  • Business Center

  • Online Check-in

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Vacation planning services

  • Free overnight parking

  • Free theme park parking

  • Disney Giftshop

  • Grab-and-go pantry

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Airport shuttle (additional cost)

  • Non-smoking hotel

Pool and recreation

High Rock Spring Pool — Soak up the sun at this pool with gushing waterfalls,

zero-depth entry and a 128-foot-long slide built into the rocks.

The Paddock Pool — Glide down a 146-foot-long waterslide that flows from atop a water tower.

3 Leisure Pools — All-ages leisure pools – each with a whirlpool spa – are located

at the Treehouse Villas, Congress Park, and The Grandstand.

  • Sunrise Yoga

  • Lakeside Yoga

  • Movies Under the Stars

  • Saratoga Springs Campfire Activities

  • Jogging Trails

  • Community Hall

  • Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

Dining Options

TABLE-SERVICE DINING

  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill

QUICK-SERVICE DINING

  • The Artist’s Palette

  • The Paddock Grill

OTHER DINING OPTIONS

  • Backstretch Pool Bar

  • On the Rocks

  • The Turf Club Lounge

  • Chip ‘n Dale’s Café

Theme Park Transportation

Bus Service and boat service are available.

Bus Service Approximate Travel Times

  • Magic Kingdom - 61 minutes

  • Epcot - 50 minutes

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 43 minutes

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom - 50 minutes

Boat Service Approximate Travel Times

  • Disney Springs - 33 minutes

Travel times include waiting for transportation to arrive, travel time, and walking to the destination’s entrance.


 

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Top of the World Lounge: A Villians Lair is small on theme but big on views

The Top of the World Lounge is located on the roof of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’s currently a private club for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. To get up to the Top of the World Lounge, you will need to have a current Disney Vacation Club reservation at a Walt Disney World Resort.

Reservations

Reservations are not required but there is usually a waitlist for walkups. You can find the waitlist downstairs in the north elevator bank (the side of the tower toward Space Mountain). If you just want to go up to see the lounge and rooftop view, you might not have to wait. Ask at the check-in podium on the first floor if you can go up just to walk around, a Cast Member will let you know if it’s possible.

The lounge is extremely popular during fireworks.

Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

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Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

I love the contemporary furniture but I’m not seeing the villain theme yet.

Sometimes special events are held here for DVC Members. These events have a hefty cover charge but usually include an open bar, desserts and fireworks viewing. You can call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to inquire about special events being offered for your travel dates.

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Disney's Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower

Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

Finally found a Disney villain! There’s a picture on a tv monitor of The Evil Queen.

Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

There’s a bowl of “wishing apples” and of course, a mirror.

Disney's Top of the World Lounge Villains

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Top of the World Lounge: A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower

Looks like the villains were just here, but left their coats and capes behind.

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Impressive view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the roof of the Top of the World Lounge.


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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.


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Join me as I visit and tour Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is located 2 hours southeast of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

It’s actually part of the Walt Disney World collection of hotels - online check in is done through the Disney World mobile app.

The resort consists of standard hotel rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom villas, and 3-bedroom cottages.

On this trip we had an Ocean View hotel room. The extra cost for the view was well worth it.

Despite being a beach hotel, Disney has hidden the beach from any ground level area of the resort. Every possible view from the main floor or even outside on the sidewalk is blocked by thick vegetation.

I suspect this has to do with creating dark beaches for the sea turtles, so if you want to see the ocean, get an Ocean View room!

Tips for Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

  • Sign up for activities as soon as you check-in, especially kid’s programs.

  • Check-in is a 4pm, rooms are seldom ready earlier. But you can arrive any time and use the pool and beach.

  • Beach chairs and cabanas are available to rent for a small fee or you can bring your own. Surprisingly Disney doesn’t overcharge you on the rentals.

  • Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is in a secluded location, there’s nothing for miles in either direction. Plan to spend most of your time in the resort. The village of Vero Beach is about 20 miles away.

  • Plan your trip as far in advance as possible. This resort is sold out every night of the year

  • December though February is considered the high season. September and October are the low season months.

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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.




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