Hi, there!
Disney Springs is such a convenient walk or water taxi ride away from Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. My last two visits to Disney Springs have been without my kids and I have to say, I had a fabulous adults-only time shopping and dining the night away!
For short-term babysitting at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa,
in-room babysitting through Kid's Nite Out, an independent childcare provider, is available so you can enjoy a few hours at Disney Springs without your 5-year old. This service offers one-on-one babysitting services in your Resort hotel room and can be booked by calling Kid's Nite Out at (407) 828-0920.
While not available at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, might I suggest
Disney's Children's Activity Centers? Located in four Walt Disney World Resort locations, the Children's Activity Centers are a ton of fun for little ones! You do not have to be a Guest of the Resort hotels where the Children's Activity Centers are located to make a reservation for your 5-year old to spend some time there. My sons spent an evening at
Lilo's Playhouse while we enjoyed an adults-only night out a few years ago and had such a fantastic time, they were upset with us when we came to pick them up! One of the best benefits of the Children's Activity Centers is that a kid-friendly dinner is included with the cost of the service. To make a reservation for your 5-year old or for more information, call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Christy. Please visit us again with any additional questions you may have!
Ashley