Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

You can take the boat to Disney Springs. You can walk from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs. For Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs, you'll use Disney buses. That setup is usually easier than relying on buses for every park day.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has 7 on-site dining options. Sit-down options include The Turf Club Bar and Grill. Quick-service spots include Backstretch Pool Bar, Chip 'n' Dale's Café at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, On the Rocks Pool Bar, The Artist's Palette, The Paddock Grill, and The Turf Club Lounge.

The pool setup at Saratoga Springs includes Pool. Beyond the pool area, you also have disney's lake buena vista golf course, Children's themed interactive wet play area with pop-jet fountains, Tennis Courts, Running Trail listed in Activities & Recreation, and Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation; information from Horsing Around Rentals. For workouts or downtime, there is Spa.

Yes. Because Saratoga Springs is a deluxe resort, guests can use Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, usually about two extra hours after regular closing. That is in addition to the standard 30-minute Early Entry benefit all Disney resort guests receive.

Saratoga Springs is a solid fit for families, and the biggest reason is transportation. Saratoga Springs has boat and walking distance access, which is usually easier with a stroller than depending on buses for every trip. Kid-friendly amenities include Pool and Children's themed interactive wet play area with pop-jet fountains. There is 1 on-site table-service option, which helps on nights when you do not want to leave the resort for dinner.

The main trade-offs at Saratoga Springs are these: Very large resort with extremely long walks between some sections. Primarily a DVC property with limited cash booking options. Dated theming compared to newer Disney resorts. Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat and walk options limited to Disney Springs. Pool complex is spread out, with multiple smaller pools instead of one standout.