Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

This past January we were down at Disneyworld to watch my youngest daughter hopefully complete two marathons in two days.We decided to stay on property at SaratogaSprings Resort & Spa in a one bedroom villa.The plan was for my husbandand I to share the king sized bedroom suite and our daughters would share thequeen pull out sofa bed in the living room.

Well, those were the plans until I came down with bronchitis and a sinusinfection.Our daughters, who live in the area, decided to stay at theirapartment and drive back and forth while I got the sofa bed and my husband theking size bed to himself.

If you ever get the chance take a drive or bus ride and check out this resort.It is one of Disney'sVacation Club properties and our second time staying here.You don't have to bea participant in the vacation club to stay here and check often for discountrates as this room is normally $400 per night.

Saratoga Springs is located close to and a short a short boat ride from DowntownDisney.Our room had a garden view and we could see the hot air balloon locatedat Downtown Disney going up and down from our balcony.

Our accommodations included:

** Master suite with a king size bed and separate bathroom with a whirlpooltub, TV, dresser and desk with high speed internet service.

** Living room with a queen size sofa pull out bed, TV & DVD player and abig cushy side chair.

** Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, full size stove, microwave, refrigerator,dishwasher, sink, dishes, silverware, pots and pans, coffee maker, toaster, evenlaundry detergent to hand wash or use in the dishwasher.

** Dining area with table and chairs plus a separate sit down counter attachedto the kitchen.

** Second bathroom with a shower and dressing area.

** Stacking washer and dryer with laundry soap

** Balcony off the living room with a table and two chairs.

** In room safe, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.

Our room was spotless, cleaned every day by the nicest cleaning staff(Igot to know them very well considering I was stuck in the room for the durationof our trip.)

If you're not busy at the parks there are spa treatments to pamper you, afitness center, tennis courts, the High Rock Spring pool, a children'splayground and an arcade for the older kids.For dining you can't go wrong with theArtist's Palette, a counter servicerestaurant and some of the best food you will find at the resorts. My hubby brought me lots of take out service and the chili was one of my favorites (cleaned out the sinuses for sure).For sit downdining there is the Turf Club Bar & Grill.These are both located in themain building where you also check in.I have never met a staff member at anyDisney hotel or resort that is not kind, friendly or willing to go out of theirway to do whatever you ask of them and this was no different here.

I only hope that our next stay at Saratoga Springs finds me healthy andable to enjoy all the amenities provided at this resort and spa.

Update On Apr 05, 2010: I just realized I should have mentioned that at Saratoga Springs you are able to drive up to the building that houses your rooms.There are quitefew resorts at Disney where this is not possible and you might be in for a hike to the building and then to your room.

Also, our building was situated just a short walk from one of the bus stops.There is nothing more tiring than a long walk to your room when you have been at the park all day, are loaded down with bags and just want to get to your room FAST!

These are just a couple of things we always consider when deciding where to stay on Disney property.