Hi there, Muriel! My oh my, what a wonderful day it is here at planDisney! I'm here to help with your question regarding your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World Resort.
One of the best things about
Disney Vacation Club is the flexibility! It's great to be able to use your
Vacation Points in lots of different ways to meet your needs, depending on the occasion.
Interval International opens up a whole new world of vacation properties for Members to visit through the vacation exchange program, and I'm so pleased that you'll have the opportunity to visit
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.
Muriel, during your stay you will have full access to complimentary
Walt Disney World Resort transportation to access the water parks, the theme parks, or
Disney Springs. Personally, I love the location of Saratoga Springs--it's super convenient to hop over to Disney Springs via bus or boat, or you can get some steps in by taking the scenic pedestrian bridge. If you're a cookie connoisseur like me, I recommend heading to Disney Springs early in the morning to visit
Gideon's Bakeshop before the lines get too long. Their decadent cookies are out of this world and pair perfectly with a Peanut Butter Cold Brew to start your day off right!
You can purchase water park tickets in advance via the Walt Disney World
ticketing website. Tickets are good for admission to either
Disney's Blizzard Beach or
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon-just check the
park calendar to see which location is open during your vacation. Once your resort reservation is linked in your
My Disney Experience profile, you can link your water park tickets and purchase a
Magic Band or Magic Band + that can be used throughout Walt Disney World (including the water parks and Disney Springs) for park entrance, access to your room, mobile charges, and more!
A couple of planning tips:
- The dream team at Disney Vacation Club Member Services are on standby if you need to update Guest information for your reservation or add a room request. Member Services can also add a Disney dining plan to your reservation!
- Check out the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival during your April vacation, featuring beautiful gardens and topiaries, delicious treats, and a rocking nightly concert series.
Muriel, I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes. Please come back and visit us at planDisney anytime if you have additional questions.
Welcome Home!
Susan