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Walt Disney World Resort - On-site Resorts - Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
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| Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa |
I try to stay at a different resort every time I'm at Disneyworld,
and my October 2007 was no exception. It didn't hurt that there
was a $100 dining card as a perk to Annual Pass holders.
Saratoga Springs is themed to...Saratoga Springs, New York!
Shame on me, I didn't even know a Saratoga Springs existed.
My apologies. Anyway, I didn't care. I've yet to be at
a Disney resort that didn't beg to be photographed, or explored.
There are certain commonalities between resorts, no matter which
one you're at. They all have a merchandise store (this *is* Disney)
which also has some groceries; a video arcade; a food court (the non-value
resorts also have table service restaurants); swimming pools (A main pool, and
the non-values also have quiet pools, more local to your room.), a laundry,
a Disney Vacation Club Information booth...
SSR is indeed a DVC, so all the rooms here are villas. I had a studio, which comes
with a 10 cup coffee maker, microwave, and a larger 'fridge.
But the differences between the resorts is the themeing. The problem
that I had here, was the unfamiliarity of Saratoga Springs, NY. So instead
of feeling like an artist's lair or well known horse region it felt like a
more opulent Carribean Beach (without the beaches) or Port Orleans (without
the swamps, but with 'gator themeing!)
The place is huge. We had a nice walk across the bridge and by the pool to
get to the main complex, so it wasn't so bad, but there are some rooms on
property that I would be tempted to drive...
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