Best & Worst Rooms at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

[@marcelagonyer7461]

Thanks Shannon!

[@debrakrook1045]

We own here also. We love the Grandstand. It's a very short walk to the Carriage House and to the ferry!

[@alys4570]

We are DVC , Saratoga is our home . The grandstand is our absolute favorite ❤️ the pool and hot tub are also open 24/7 which our older kids love

[@debrakrook1045]

We have stayed at the Carosel and it wasn't bad. Very close to the bus and the Paddock pool with its amenities.

[@ShannonFord]

That’s good to know. I don’t remember anyone saying it was bad, just that it didn’t have anything to offer. And not one person said it was their preferred area in the Standard category.

[@hannahfelicity]

I stayed here in ‘93! Wow! I remember having a character breakfast at The Empress Lily. I was 9 years old. I couldn’t remember the name of the resort at all, only ‘Lake Buena Vista’ then I found your video! ☺️😊

[@ShannonFord]

Wow, that's incredible. I've heard it's been several things before finally becoming Saratoga. What a cool memory though

[@mar-lynn4701]

Thanks for the video! We are looking to book here as well. What was the website you were on? I can't seem to find it with a general search..

[@ShannonFord]

TouringPlans.com There is a link to the page for Saratoga Springs in the description box

[@mar-lynn4701]

@@ShannonFord thank you!

[@swonnenw9974]

Hi Shannon. Do you have any updated information on which buildings are fully remodeled? Or are all the buildings completed now? We are looking at a Standard 2 bed in October. Thanks!

[@ShannonFord]

Saratoga refurbs are complete

[@TC-wx3ln]

Please help. I am staying at Saratoga in Feb 2025 in a standard Studio. I don’t want to walk far to simply get a drink so where in the resort should I request. I presume there’s only the one resort mug filling point. The preferred rooms are just out of my price range. Thanks in advance.

[@ShannonFord]

I am pretty sure there are refill stations at The Paddock and The Grandstand pools. If you use @touringplans room request feature, I would put in the notes that you want to be near one of the soda refill stations. This will help the room assigner know what you are looking for. I would request 5112 in The Paddock to start.

[@jamiefrantz8346]

We LOVE the Grandstand section. We’ve been to Saratoga multiple times and it’s our favorite section. It’s a quick walk to the Carriage House and it’s the first bus stop for the park busses! Just don’t take Carrousel. It’s the farthest away and has no pools or anything. In our Disney app we always request Grandstand if it’s in the dropdown box but if it’s not, select “near carriage house” and the “near pool”. You should end up with a good section. And the carriage house is where you board the ferry boats to Disney Springs so it’s nice to be near that

[@jenniferdestefano6112]

We recently stayed in the Paddock building next to the pool. I would NOT recommend a first floor room. It was noisy and close to the main road and fire station. Maybe upper floor would be better. The hallways are very noisy and echo every sound.

[@ShannonFord]

Which building? We are scheduled to be there next month

[@christinakarstedt568]

I am intrigued by this being your home resort and never staying there. Tell us more ...

[@ShannonFord]

We always book at 11 months but try and move at 7 months and have always been successful. We are trying to stay at as many of the DVC Resorts as we can. We know at some point, we won't be able to move at 7 months and we are fine with that. We also want to wait until all the refurbishments are done. The new rooms are gorgeous, but the older ones are in bad shape.

[@wakeywarrior]

@@ShannonFord I own there and say exactly the same. We try to stay in them all so if we can move, move. Now the refurb is nearing completion though I’m looking forward to staying.

[@ShannonFord]

@@wakeywarrior we are booked there for the 50th