FAQ Overview

I've heard of Key West and New Jersey's Boardwalk, but where is Saratoga Springs?

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Despite having a theme that is not instantly recognizable to most, the design of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is quite true to its namesake of Saratoga Springs, New York.  Several years ago DVC member Mark Goldhaber took a drive to Saratoga Springs, NY to compare the city to the resort.  His pictorial report can be found on MousePlanet.com.

Is there any information available regarding layout or features of specific rooms at Saratoga Springs?

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The DISBoards WebmasterDoc has posted layouts of the buildings at Saratoga Springs on his personal website.  All 18 buildings at SSR are identical. 

The floorplans can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Note that it is not advisable to request specific room numbers. 

Saratoga Springs is really big and I don't have a car. Is there another way to get around?

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Saratoga Springs has its own form of bus transportation for those who may be unable or unwilling to walk from one location to another.

What is the order of bus stops at Saratoga Springs?

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All busses except one follow this route:

The Grandstand
The Carousel
The Paddock
Congress Park
The Springs

The Downtown Disney bus follows the reverse route:
The Springs
Congress Park
The Paddock
The Carousel
The Grandstand

Additionally, all busses stop at the Carriage House first and stop at the Carriage House last before leaving the SSR property. There is no internal bus at SSR.

What is the Community Hall?

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The Community Hall offers a variety of board games, table games (ping pong, foosball) and Playstation video games.  It is staffed by Disney Cast Members, but should not be considered day care centers.  Parents are responsible for supervising young children.

The Community Hall is also the location of many scheduled activities.  Activities hosted in a typical week include small craft projects (ceramic painting, make a beaded keychain, etc.), trivia games, scavenger hunts, and more.  Some craft projects require a nominal fee, but many activities are free to guests staying at the resort.

The Community Hall is open to all resort guests, not just DVC members.

What are the differences between "lockoff" and "dedicated" two bedroom villas at SSR?

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Nearly all of the guest rooms at Saratoga Springs are Two Bedroom villas--either Dedicated or Lockoffs.  Dedicated units are rooms that can ONLY be reserved as Two Bedroom villas.  Lockoffs are units with a connecting door in the middle which can be reserved as either a Two Bedroom vill or a One Bedroom + a Studio.  Those who book a Studio villa (or a 1B for that matter) are actually getting a portion of a lockoff Two Bedroom unit. 

Dedicated and Lockoff 2B villas do have some slight variations in their setup.  The style of room preferred by guests will certainly vary depending upon the makeup of the party.  Here is a summary of some of the pros/cons of the two room styles:

Dedicated

• Two queen beds in second bedroom
• Extra closet space in second bedroom
• No kitchenette in second bedroom
• One thermostat for entire unit
• One balcony
• One telephone line (rings all phones)
• One entrance

Lockoff

• Queen bed plus sofabed in second bedroom
• Kitchenette in second bedroom
• Two thermostats (one for second bedroom, other for the rest of the unit)
• Two balconies (one off of the living room and the other off of the 2nd bedroom)
• Two telephone lines
• Two entrances
  

Guests bookinng a Two Bedroom villa will be assigned to either a Dedicated or Lockoff unit at the time the reservation is made.  For inventory purposes, DVC must keep track of the number of each room that is given out to guests.  Dedicated Two Bedrooms are typically given out first to those booking a 2B.  Those with a strong preference for either style of room should contact Member Services to ensure that their reservation is assigned to the preferred unit type.

Is there any information available regarding features of specific rooms at Saratoga Springs resort?

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DVCNews.com has created a series of searchable databases listing very detailed information on most of the Disney Vacation Club resort guestrooms. The database allows you to search for rooms by their size (Studio, One Bedroom, etc.), class (Value, Standard, etc.), floor and many other criteria.  We even have photos of the actual balcony/patio view from many DVC guest rooms.

To access the database, click on the link below:

Saratoga Springs Guest Room Database

Will Bell Services take me (and my luggage) to the room after I check in?

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If they are not busy at the time, Bell Services will take you to your room. An alternative is to take the bus, just make sure it's entering the property, not leaving the property.

What about the Treehouse Villas. Do they have bus service?

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What about boat service at Treehouse Villas?

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Do the Treehouse Villas have a pool?

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Is there a BBQ grill area at Treehouse Villas?

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I have a car. Will I be able to park at my Treehouse Villa?

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What are the walking distances between SSR and Treehouse Villas?

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Where are the Trash/Recycling areas at SSR and Treehouse Villas?

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At Saratoga Springs they are on the bottom floor, near the elevators.

At Treehouse Villas, each group of 3-5 villas has a set of trash/recycle cans where guests can deposit  the bags from their villas and the recycling.