Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Information: Rooms, Pools, Dining, and More

On this page is information on Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, including pictures of the view from every hotel room, pictures and video from inside Saratoga Springs rooms, a list of amenities, restaurant reviews and dining menus with prices, pool photos and reviews, reader comments, childcare options, and more. Last updated: November 10, 2024

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Overview

Saratoga Springs, a Disney Deluxe Villa resort, is described by Disney as recalling a Victorian-era retreat in upstate New York. A DDV resort, its 1,260 studio and one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas are located across the lake from Disney Springs. Most buildings were constructed around 2004, while the fitness center and check-in building are older. An adjacent 60-unit DDV complex, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, opened in 2009.

The color scheme of the villas’ newly renovated rooms tends toward neutral earth tones, with faux-teak vinyl floors in the living rooms and dark-brown patterned carpets in the bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets are white, while appliances are stainless steel. New furnishings and soft goods are more refined than the last iteration. Chairs, sofas, and tables are likewise more modern and less bulky, though you’d be hard-pressed to identify even the slightest bit of theming; this decor could be at any one of a dozen Disney hotels. A fold-down child’s bed sits beneath the wall-mounted TV in the living room. Bathrooms, with color accent walls, are spacious in all but the studios, where they compare with those in any other hotel room.

Readers tend to be more critical of Saratoga Springs than other Disney resorts. The positive comments frequently mention the quiet rooms, proximity to Disney Springs, and quality of the spa and fitness center. Those were enough for this reader:

We loved Saratoga Springs! It was comfortable, beautiful, and quiet, with a quick walk to the dock for the boat to Disney Springs.

This reader from Mount Holly, New Jersey, agrees:

We were absolutely floored at how much we loved our stay at Saratoga Springs. Our first couple of days were in Congress Park, which was perfectly lovely. Then we moved (because we had two reservations) to a Paddock building immediately next to the pool, the bus stop, and the walkway to the main building. We truly enjoyed the time we spent there.

How Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Compares to Other Disney Deluxe Resorts

Saratoga Springs is different because of its location. The resort is located across the lake from Disney Springs, and can be accessed via a short boat ride. Golfers rejoice, Saratoga Springs is also the home to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Saratoga Springs offers a salon, spa, and the largest fitness center at a Disney World resort hotel.

The revamped Disney Springs has markedly increased Saratoga Springs’ appeal to readers and to us. Within a short walk of this resort are a week’s worth of good dining options, plus enough people-watching and entertainment for everyone. We wouldn’t be surprised if Disney started raising Saratoga’s prices because of this. If you’ve got a car to help avoid SSR’s sometimes slow bus service to the theme parks, we recommend giving this resort a try.

Where To Check-In, Get Theme Park Tickets, and Make Dining Reservations

A security gate guards the entrance to Saratoga Springs' grounds. If you arrive by car, you'll need to provide photo ID at the gate; it's not necessary to provide your reservation number or paperwork. A dedicated parking lot across from the lobby serves as temporary parking for those who need it while checking in.

Guests keeping a car at the hotel overnight will be charged $25 per day. (This is waived for DVC members staying on points.)

Check-in time at Saratoga Springs is 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Saratoga Springs participates in Disney's Online Check-In program, which allows you to you provide name, address, and credit card information in advance of your arrival. If you have checked-in online the resort will send you a text or email with your room number when it is ready. Then you can go straight to the room and use your SmartPhone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether. Saratoga Springs's registration staff can provide MagicBands for your stay, if you don't already have them. Beginning January 1, 2021, guests will no longer receive complimentary MagicBands but will still have the option to purchase them.

If you've not registered online, look for signs pointing you to the Registration/Check-In area. You'll need to provide a government-issued photo ID and credit/debit card when you register. While parents are completing the paperwork, kids can unwind in a nearby play area decorated with child-sized furniture, and a television showing classic Disney animated films.

Get theme park tickets and dining reservations at the Concierge Desk, to the right of the Registration Desk. If you need to check in and obtain theme park tickets, you can save some time in line if one adult gets in line for tickets just after another adult starts the registration process. The Concierge Desk can also make Disney dining reservations, and you can avoid a wait there by making them online prior to arrival.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's Rooms

Saratoga Springs Studios: Studios sleep up to four people and include one queen-size bed and one murphy beds with double mattresses. The total Studio room size is 355 square feet, with about half of that being dedicated to the kitchen and bathroom area

Saratoga Springs one-Bedroom Villa: The one-bedroom villa sleeps 5 and provides a formal kitchen, a second bathroom and a living room in addition to the studio bedroom. The living room's chair and sofa fold out to provide beds for 3 more people. One-Bedrooms Villas are 714 square feet.

Saratoga Springs Two-bedroom villas: Two-bedroom villas sleep eight and include all of the kitchen amenities found in a one-bedroom, plus an extra bathroom. One of the baths is attached to a second bedroom with two queen beds or a queen bed plus a sleeper-sized sofa. As with the one- bedrooms, a sofa bed and sleeper chair in the living room provide extra places to snooze, though they're best suited to small children. Two-Bedroom Villas are 1,075 square feet.

Saratoga Springs Grand Villas: The two-story Grand Villas sleep 12 and include four bathrooms, the same master-bedroom layout, and two bedrooms with two queen beds apiece. An upstairs seating area overlooking the main floor provides a sleeper sofa and chair. Grand Villas are 2,113 square feet.

Handicap-Accessible Room Options

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort has around 100 handicap-accessible rooms. Some feature roll-in showers, while others include assistive hearing devices. A subset of these rooms have been converted to comply with Florida's Accessibility Code, with changes to everything from bed, counter-top, and dresser drawer height, to door widths, wheelchair ramps, and more. Use our hotel room finder to see which rooms have which feature

Saratoga Springs Pools

Saratoga Springs has four pools. The largest, High Rock Spring Pool, sits sits near the outside of the resort's lobby, Carriage House. There is also a hot tub and kiddie pool.

The other smaller pools are located in The Grandstand (with child-friendly water play area), The Paddock, and Congress Park sections sections of the resort. These pools are basic concrete pools and are considered "quiet pools," meaning that loud play and splashing around are discouraged.

Saratoga Springs' pools range in depth from around 3 feet 6 inches/1.1m to 4 feet 9 inches/1.4m. Pool are open every day, including during winter. The pools are heated to 82°F/28°C throughout the year. Saratoga Springs also has a hot tubs located near each pool.

High Rock Spring Pool has one water slide that all ages are free to use. Guests can find showers, storage lockers, restrooms, and laundry facilities. Pool hours are at least 9 AM to 8 PM, extending to as much as 7 AM to 11 PM during busy times. The main pool will have lifeguards during the pools' operating hours.

For more information on the pools at WDW resorts, including towels, entertainment programming, handicap access, kiddie pools, life vests, and much more, see our Walt Disney World Resort Pool Fact Sheet FAQ.

Playgrounds at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort

A small playground set is located near the pool in the Congress Park section of the resort. The set has a small plastic slide and a couple of sections with a few steps for toddlers to go up and down. Safety seems to be Disney's concern here - there are no swings, and the entire area is covered in sand.

Restaurants and Dining

Saratoga Springs has one table service and one counter service restaurants. If these don't fit your needs you can hop on a boat near the Carriage House and ride over to Disney Springs.

The Turf Club Bar & Grill

The Turf Club Dinner Menu - The Turf Club Kids Dinner Menu

There's rarely a crowd at this out-of-the-way spot, so it's nice to request an outdoor table on a sunny day and enjoy a drink and appetizers on the shady terrace. The grilled Caesar salad is the best salad at Disney World.

When the weather's nice, ask for an outdoor table; you can spot golfers on the adjacent Lake Buena Vista golf course and look across the way to Downtown Disney. Tucked off the lobby of the Saratoga Springs Resort, the dining room is equestrian-themed.

The Artist's Palette

Artist's Palette Breakfast Menu - Artist's Palette Kids Breakfast Menu - Artist's Palette Lunch/Dinner Menu - Artist's Palette Kids Lunch/Dinner Menu

The Artist's Palette is small counter service restaurant with a limited menu of sandwiches, salads and wraps. Prices range from $8 to $15 for an entree, so you won't break the bank.

Artist's Palette participates in Disney's Rapid Fill refillable mug program, where you purchase a souvenir plastic mug once, and get free refills for the remainder of your stay. The cost is a flat $19.99 for your length of stay.

Restaurants at Saratoga Springs participate in the Disney Dining Plan; meals cost 1 credit at Artist's Palette and The Turf Club Bar & Grill. Tables in Wonderland cardholders are eligible for a 20% discount at most resort restaurants.

Pizza delivery is available to your room from Disney's own delivery service. Besides pizza, chicken wings, desserts, beer, wine, and sodas are also available. However, delivery can take up to 90 minutes, and the food quality is often below average. You're probably better off either walking to the food court or calling Domino's. Pizza delivery hours are 4 PM to midnight daily. A medium (16") cheese pizza costs around $14 and a pepperoni around $16. Minimum order is $15, and Disney will tack on an 18% tip, $3 delivery charge, and 7% sales tax. Thus, a $30 pizza order will cost you $40.50 delivered.

Saratoga Springs has one lounge and three pool bars for guests to consume adult beverages at. The Turf Club Lounge is Saratoga Springs' main lounge. The Turf Club Lounge has indoor seating and a full drink menu with several beers, wines, and a selection of spirits. The lounge is usually open 4 PM to 12 AM daily.

The Paddock Grill is located adjacent to the quiet pool in The Paddock. Paddock Grill has a small selection of specialty drinks, beer and wine.

Backstretch Pool Bar is located near the pool at The Grandstand. It also offers a selection of specialty drinks, beer and wine. This bar is seasonal and operates a limited amount of hours.

Transportation to and from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort

Driving Your Own Car Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort is just off of I-4 in Lake Buena Vista. Take I-4 68 toward Apopka Vineland Rd/Kissimmee Vineland Rd N. Turn left on Hotel Plaza Blvd. Turn right onto Buena Vista Dr and Saratoga Springs will be on your left.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's GPS address and location are:

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort
1901 East Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Latitude: 28.396937 North, Longitude: 81.545449 West

From Orlando International Airport See our Walt Disney World Transportation Options page for information about how to get to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World.

From Sanford International Airport It's about a 40-minute drive from Sanford to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. If you're not renting a car, be aware that Sanford's airport offers fewer transportation options than Orlando's, and Sanford's options are generally much more expensive. A taxi from Sanford International Airport to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort will cost between $120 and $150, depending on traffic. Mears Transportation offers 3-passenger towncar service to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort for around $140 each way, plus tip; 5-passenger SUV service or 10-passenger van is around $190 each way. That means round-trip transportation will run you somewhere between $240 and $380, plus tip, between Sanford and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. At those prices, it may be less expensive to rent a car and park it at the hotel.

Getting to the theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs Disney provides free bus service from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort to Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's bus stops sit along the front wall of the lobby, between the lobby and check-in parking lot. Each theme park has its own bus stop somewhere along the wall. Animal Kingdom's bus service is shared with Blizzard Beach. Disney Springs is accessed via a boat that can be loaded near the Carriage House.

The top reader complaints about Saratoga Springs have to do with transportation. These comments from an Arlington Heights, Illinois, family are typical:

Buses started running just 45 minutes before park opening. We had to make multiple stops inside the resort, and because of Saratoga’s size and distance to the parks, we arrived at the park only about 15 minutes before opening. We faced instant 60-plus-minute waits for the top attractions despite our best efforts.

A couple from Peru, Indiana, had a variety of complaints:

Saratoga Springs is our least favorite resort. We didn’t enjoy the theming, and unless you have a car, getting around by bus is a real hassle. The food court is very small and the food expensive. Also, checkout was very slow, and our room seemed smaller than comparable rooms at BoardWalk Villas and Old Key West.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's Bus Schedule

Ask a Disney Cast Member about Saratoga Springs' bus schedule, and they'll tell you that buses run about every 20 minutes. In reality, Saratoga Springs' bus schedule varies considerably depending on the time of day and where you're headed.

For example, if you're headed to the Magic Kingdom between 8 AM and 11 AM, you'll wait around 15 minutes, on average, for a bus to arrive. The bus schedules for Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios are about the same early in the day, with a bus arriving every 15-20 minutes, on average. Bus schedules to the water parks are a little less frequent, and you could wait anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes for a ride.

Buses run a little slower from around 11 AM to around 4 PM, when most people are already in a park. Disney's evening buses are scheduled around the theme parks' closing times, where most of the fleet is deployed to get guests back to their hotels. Your waits to return to your hotel from a theme park should average out to around 30 minutes under most circumstances.

If you've got your own car, it's faster to drive yourself to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks. Disney's bus service is faster to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. We evaluate Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's bus service annually, and the latest transportation times can be found below.

Getting to another hotel from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort If you've got dining plans at another Disney hotel, the cheapest option is to take a Disney bus from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort an open theme park (or ride the boat to Disney Springs), then take another bus from there to your destination hotel. Do the reverse to get back to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort. While that's free, it can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours each way. If your destination is one of the Magic Kingdom monorail resorts, and the Magic Kingdom is still open, you could take a bus to the Magic Kingdom, then either walk (to the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower), hop on the monorail (to the Polynesian and Grand Floridian), or take a boat (to Fort Wilderness, Wilderness Lodge, the Polynesian, or the Grand Floridian). We suggest you still allow at least an hour for that.

The fastest option, however, is almost always a taxi from Saratoga Springs to wherever you're going; it's generally not more than a $20, 15-minute cab ride to get to most Disney hotels from Saratoga Springs, and often less. Taxis are available outside the lobby; if a taxi is not already sitting out front, the bell services desk also serves as a taxi stand, and they'll call one for you.

To Universal Orlando If you're staying at Walt Disney World and don't have a car, Mears Transportation will shuttle you from your hotel to Universal and back for $18 per person. Pickup and return times are at your convenience. A one-way taxi ride is around $36, and may be the cheapest option if you have three to five people.

Shopping, Recreation and Things to Do

Saratoga Springs is home to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. This 18-hole course has hosted PGA Tour, the LPGA Tour and USGA events in the past and one of it trademark features is its 7th hole with an island green. Prices range from $39.00 to $165.00. Call (407) WDW-GOLF to reserve a tee time.

Senses Spa is Saratoga Springs' spa. Senses Spa is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Massage, facial, and body treatment services are available. A 24-Hour fitness center is also available at Senses Spa.

Saratoga Springs' gift shop is Artist's Palette. It is located in the Carriage House near the lobby. As you'd expect from a Disney gift shop, Artist's Palette has a decent collection of souvenirs ranging from small trinkets such as keychains and pens, to embroidered jackets and Disney princess dresses. Prices for these items are about what you'd pay in the theme parks or Disney Springs.

Artist's Palette also sells basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. And Artist's Palette has Disney-branded cookies, chocolate, coffee tins, and similar items, if that's what you're looking for. Prices for these items are considerably higher - about double - than what you'd probably pay at home.

Located near spa and fitness center is the Win, Place Or Show Arcade, which has a decent collection of relatively recent video and arcade games. Most games cost $0.50 to $2.00 per play, which can add up quickly. It's helpful to set a budget with your kids before they go in.

Walkers, joggers and runners can find a jogging trail. The trail is a 0.8 or 1.44-mile loop along the greens of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Babysitting and In-Room Child Care

Disney contracts with a third party company, Kids Nite Out, to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels. See our Disney resort childcare page for more information.

Miscellaneous Saratoga Springs

There are on site washers and dryers available for guest use. For more information on guest laundry services at Walt Disney World hotels, see our WDW Laundry Information page.

If you lose something during your stay, contact Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort's Lost and Found department by calling (407) 827-1100.

Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?

Hotel	Definitely (+/- since last year)
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa	76% (+7%)
Average for WDW hotels	76% (+0%)
Average for off-site hotels	57% (+0%)

Would you stay at this hotel again?

Hotel	Definitely (+/- since last year)
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa	90% (+13%)
Average for WDW hotels	92% (+2%)
Average for off-site hotels	79% (-7%)

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Good (and Not-So-Good) Rooms at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Best and worst room views at Disney's Saratoga Springs resort

TouringPlans offers pictures of the view from any Disney resort room on property. click here for the Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort map and to choose a room to see the view.

This resort’s sprawling size puts some of its best rooms very far away from the main lobby, restaurants, and shops. If you don’t have a car, the best rooms are those in The Springs, numbered 3101–3436 and 3501–3836. Ask for a room toward the northeast side of these buildings (away from the lobby), as the southwest rooms border a well-traveled road. Avoid rooms 4101– 4436—a pedestrian walkway running behind the patios gets a lot of use in the early morning from guests who are heading to breakfast.

Good rooms in buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Congress Park

Congress Park sits on the edge of the lake that Separates Saratoga Springs and Disney Springs. Rooms facing south, southeast, and southwest face Disney Springs but most direct views are partially blocked by trees. rooms 1101 - 1436 and 2501 - 2836 in Congress Park offer quietness, a view of Disney Springs, and a relatively short walk to the bus stop. rooms 1101 - 1436 have the closest walks to Disney Springs shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Good rooms in buildings 5, 6 and 7 of the Springs

The Springs is located directly next to the resorts lobby and pool complex, Carriage House. This is convenient if you want to be near dining and other amenities but it may cause higher than usual noise levels.

Good rooms in buildings 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the Paddock

Buildings 9 and 10 are located next to the Paddock pool and transportation. this may cause higher than usual noise levels. building 12 is also located near a bus stop. in addition to being quiet, rooms 6101 - 6436 and 6501 - 6836 of the paddock afford the closest walks to Disney Springs shops, restaurants, and entertainment. avoid rooms on the northeast side of the 5101 - 5435 building of the paddock, as well as the northwest side of the 5501 - 5836 building; these border a swimming pool and bus stop.

Good rooms in buildings 13 and 14 of the Carousel

Buildings 13 and 14 are located near a bus stop, but are a bit far from the resort's lobby. A walk to the lobby will take around 7 minutes, while a walk to the nearest pool will be around 5 minutes.

Good rooms in buildings 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Grandstand

The Grandstand is positioned next to the Lake Buena Vista golf course. buildings 15 and 16 are located next to a pool. Buildings 17 and 18 are most remote from from the resort's lobby and require about a 7 minute walk.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
Often available at discounted rates or as a DVC rental	On-site dining is limited for a resort of this size
Attractive main pool; mutiple well-themed quiet pools with snack bars	Theme is dull compared with those of other Disney resorts
Closest resort to Disney Springs	Fewer baths per bedroom than the newer DVC properties
Convenient parking	Bus service can take a lot of time to get out of the (huge) resort
Only WDW-owned resort with dedicated golf (Lake Buena Vista Golf Course)
Grocery options in gift shop
Very nice spa and fitness center

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Dining

• The Artist's Palette (Quick Service)
• Backstretch Pool Bar (Bar or Lounge)
• Chip 'n' Dale's Café (Quick Service)
• On the Rocks (Bar or Lounge)
• The Paddock Grill (Quick Service)
• Saratoga Springs Private Dining (Room Service)
• The Turf Club Bar and Grill (Table Service)
• The Turf Club Lounge (Bar or Lounge)

Commuting Times to the Parks

Park	Boat	Bus	Walk	Personal Automobile
Magic Kingdom	–	27.0 min	–	38.0 min
EPCOT	–	23.0 min	–	18.0 min
Hollywood Studios	–	29.0 min	–	20.0 min
Animal Kingdom	–	32.0 min	–	21.0 min
Disney Springs	11.0 min	23.0 min	15.0 min	6.0 min