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  • On Jul 3, 2011
    Carol from FL Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    We are staying at Saratoga Springs for the first time, and I heard that it is a very large property. I would like to know which area is close to buses and boats and the pool. I would also like to know about the dining options. Also any other information.

    Hi Carol:

    My family has enjoyed Saratoga Springs Resort on two vacations. The Resort is equestrian-themed and packed with activities, including a huge main pool area (plus several smaller pools), a deluxe spa and gym, and an arcade. The Resort is expansive, which some people like and others do not like.

    Saratoga Springs's main pool is the 161,000-gallon High Rock Spring Pool that features a zero-entry section and water slide. There are also several other "quiet pools" located throughout the Resort. One of these smaller quiet pools is presently being transformed into a second "major pool" with zero-entry and a water-slide. I really enjoy both dining options at Saratoga Springs. For quick service food, stop by the Artist's Palette, serving tasty sandwiches, flatbreads and entrees. My family finds the Resort's sit-down restaurant, The Turf Club Bar and Grill, serving American fare, to be an undiscovered gem of disney dining.

    A big advantage of Saratoga Springs is that parts of the Resort are within short walking distance to the restaurants, shops, and attractions in Downtown Disney. In addition to quick and easy access to Downtown Disney, being close to Downtown Disney also means you can also take advantage of direct buses from Downtown Disney to other resorts. When we travel to Disney, my family often likes to eat at restaurants at other Resorts. When staying at Saratoga Springs, we can save time and still use Disney's free transportation system with a quick walk to Downtown Disney to catch a direct bus to the Resort destination without having to make a transfer. Request a room in the Congress Park section of Saratoga Springs to be close to Downtown Disney. It's not necessarily close to the main building, but we've found that the benefits of being close to Downtown Disney outweigh the benefits of being close to the Main Building. If you want to be closest to the main building and main pool, request the Springs section.
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