DIVE INTO FUN AT
SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT & SPA
BY KIMBERLY MASIMORE
Summer is my absolute favorite time to visit Walt Disney World . The heat of June , July , and August can get a little intense , but that means we get to stay at a resort with plenty of options to cool off and make memories . From water-view walks and boat transportation to relaxing in one of five pools or getting a massage , Disney ’ s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has a ton of water fun .
TWO FEATURE POOLS ? YES , PLEASE ! Let ’ s dive right into the best part of traveling in the summer — a good pool . At Saratoga Springs , you have two feature pools from which to choose .
High Rock Spring Pool is near The Carriage House . This area has two whirlpool spas , a large and small waterslide , zero-entry access , games , and poolside recreation . There ’ s also a splash pad featuring your pal , Donald Duck , and a neighboring waterfall . Nearby , you can get a drink or snack at the On the Rocks Pool Bar .
The Paddock Pool isn ’ t quite as large as High Rock Spring , but it ’ s also zero-entry and has a great waterslide , and the Paddock Grill is available if you get hungry while you ’ re splishing and splashing . There ’ s even a kid ’ s water playground , complete with miniature slides .
Saratoga also has three leisure pools , each with a whirlpool spa . No matter which area you ’ re closest to , look for the water details such as the frog statues that project water at the Congress Park Pool or the splash area where your kids can pretend they ’ re jockeys at The Grandstand Pool .
ABOVE : A small fountain greets you at Saratoga Springs . PHOTO BY BRETT SVENSON PREVIOUS PAGE : Saratoga Springs is connected via waterway with Disney Springs . PHOTO BY COURTNEY REYNOLDS