WDW Magazine June 2021 | Page 55

There are three awesome leisure pools to choose from for guests at Saratoga Springs . PHOTO BY COURTNEY REYNOLDS
The waterslide at The Paddock Pool is a whopping 146 feet long !
JUST A BOAT RIDE AWAY There are six vacation sections at Saratoga Springs , with the main hub at The Carriage House . The Springs buildings are in the center , and counterclockwise you have Congress Park , The Paddock , The Carousel , The Grandstand , and Treehouse Villas .
The Congress Park section is the closest to Disney Springs , and a quick walk over the bridge will have you at Rainforest Café or the Earl of Sandwich in no time . You can also catch a boat ride to Disney Springs just outside The Carriage House or at the Treehouse Villas .
A ROOM TO RIVAL THE ROBINSONS The Treehouse Villas might have you feeling like you ’ re living your own Swiss Family Robinson adventure . Spend your vacation living 10 feet off the ground in a 3-bedroom private forest retreat that sleeps up to nine . Each treehouse features a charcoal grill and personal patio , where you can enjoy a freshly grilled hamburger or hotdog while taking in the view of the Sassagoula River . Not all of the treehouses offer this picturesque river view , but all are surrounded by nature .
A villa among the trees is excellent for someone looking for a private utopian sanctuary , away from the hustle and bustle of life . It ’ s set off from The Carriage House and can feel a bit remote , so a car is ideal when staying there . For those wanting to be where the people are , you can choose from a Deluxe Studio or 1- , 2- , or 3-Bedroom Villa with various views including garden , pool , fountain , or lake in one of the other sections .
Saratoga Springs is a Disney Vacation Club Resort with one of the most unique room options at Walt Disney World .
WALKING WITH WATER Saratoga Springs has some of the most relaxing paths to explore the resort and includes views of the Sassagoula River and several small lakes . Walking along the Congress Park section offers a panoramic snapshot of Disney Springs . When you tour the premises , be sure to admire the decorative fountains sprinkled throughout .