Welcome Home, Carissa! Thanks so much for visiting the
Disney Vacation Club corner of planDisney. You've got a friend in me, and I'm here to help with your vacation planning question.
Any time is a great time for a stay at
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa! This resort in particular always feels very peaceful--it's like a lovely Victorian oasis right in the heart of
Walt Disney World Resort.
My enthusiasm for the on-site health club is well-documented, and I love being able to walk to
Disney Springs from the resort! I'm looking forward to a Saratoga stay later this year with my planDisney besties, so I'm extra-invested in tracking down an answer for your couch query.
One thing I always appreciate as a Disney Vacation Club Member is the attention to detail that goes into all of the resorts. To keep things looking ship-shape, all of the DVC properties are on a regular schedule of refurbishments and renovations. In many of the Deluxe Studios, the pull-out couches have been replaced with Murphy beds. I haven't experienced a stay with one yet, but have heard that they are super-comfortable and a great space saver! I spoke with
Member Services, who confirmed that all of the Studios at Saratoga Springs now have the Murphy beds.
Carissa, since you'll be just a hop, skip, and a jump (or a
boat!) from Disney Springs, let me share a few suggestions to add a bit of extra magic for your next Walt Disney World vacation!
- The Cirque du Soleil show Drawn to Life is a captivating experience for Guests of all ages. It combines the mind-blowing feats of Cirque du Soleil with beloved Disney stories and animation. I recommend sitting a little farther back in the audience so you can really appreciate everything happening!
- Pick up some treats to add a little sweetness to your day at the Springs. I can't get enough of the cookies at Gideon's Bakehouse (paired best with a Peanut Butter Cold Brew), while my pal Brent suggests a visit to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, and West Coast buddy Melissa loves the Petit Cakes at Amorette's Patisserie.
- Leave some room in your luggage to pack some great finds from the fantastic shops. My teenagers are always happy to spend a few hours shopping for clothing, accessories, and fantastic Disney merch. I recently learned from planDisney expert Jenna that you can even acquire custom denim from Levi's!
I hope you're busy planning your next getaway to Saratoga Springs, Carissa! Thanks again for visiting planDisney--if there are any additional questions that we can help with, please reach out anytime.
Stay Magical!
Susan