Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is the newest Disney Vacation Club Timeshare resort at the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort is the seventh Disney Vacation Club resort and is situated on the former grounds of the Disney Institute. It first welcomed guests on May 17, 2004 and is being built in three phases. When completed it will be the largest Disney Vacation Club resort. The resort was inspired by Saratoga Springs, NY.
The 65 acre resort was designed by Graham Gund Architects of Cambridge, MA. When all phases are complete there will be a total of 18 Villa Buildings providing 828 Vacation Home Units (1260 guest rooms).
- Phase 1: 4 Villa Buildings in one section called Congress Park opened with 184 Vacation Home units (280 guest rooms) on May 17, 2004
- Phase 2: 8 Villa Buildings in two sections called The Springs and The Paddock started opening in Spring 2005 eventually adding an additional 378 Vacation Home Units (560 guest rooms)
- Phase 3: 6 Villa Buildings in two sections called The Carousel and The Grandstand are scheduled to open in Winter 2006/2007 eventually adding an additional 276 Vacation Home Units (420 guest rooms)
This resort lies just across from the shores of Downtown Disney with its many shopping, entertainment, and dining options. A short boat ride across the lake or a bus ride provides convenient access. A scenic lakeside walking path leads to the Disney Marketplace side.
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- * Topographic map from [TopoZone]
- * Aerial image or topographic map from [TerraServer-USA]
- * Satellite image from [Google Maps] or [Microsoft Virtual Earth]
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