Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Andrea! It's great to see you hEAR again.
Andrea, I couldn't dream up a better present than the gift of a
Disney Vacation Club Resort stay and I'm so excited for your upcoming trip to
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. With its quiet grounds and close proximity to
Disney Springs, this property is a hidden gem and I think Maximus from Tangled would agree!
When I am preparing my family for a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth, we always keep an eye on our budget, so I appreciate this great question. Since you will be booking this stay with points, you will NOT see any additional resort charges at check-out. However, keep in mind that if you charge food, beverages or merchandise
to your room, those will need to be paid at check-out. Andrea, I will also mention that (
should you be gifted points in the future) if a trip to Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas is in your future, you'll want to budget in a cushion for the
Hawai'i transient accommodations tax that will be charged upon check-out there.
Andrea, November is a beautiful time to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and I hope you have an unforgettable stay. Since your question was budget-related, I will also suggest that you start stocking up on
Disney gift cards. I have found that this is a great way for us to save what we're comfortable spending over the months leading up to our trip. The best part is that these can easily be managed and balances transferred online.
I hope this helps as you are thinking ahead and getting excited for your vacation. Please come back and see us here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel with any other questions you might have.
Wishing you a pixie-dusted stay,
Lauren