Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
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Nostalgic memories of childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family vacation time with the addition of the Treehouse Villas to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Evoking a sense of adventure that makes kids feel more like grownups and grownups feel more like kids, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will combine a dash of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a childhood fortress.
Walt Disney World’s Long History of Treehouse Living
A cherished Walt Disney World tradition from 1975-2002, the original octagonal treehouse villas were built on pedestals in forested glens, offering Guests breathtaking treetop views of the natural surroundings.
When designing the new Treehouse Villas accommodations, Disney Imagineers went to great lengths to ensure that the new villas would actually lessen the original villas’ footprint. As a result, Disney Imagineers were able to reduce encroachment on the surrounding wetlands by 70 percent for each individual home site.
Treehouse Villas’ Unique Construction Process
Rather than heading to the nearest hardware store to purchase a few 2” x 4”s and a handful of nails, Disney Imagineers will break the typical treehouse mold with the construction of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The construction process itself is unique, as crews will assemble all 60 vacation homes onsite like a giant 3-D puzzle.
Treehouse Living With All the Comforts of Home
Designed in a
style decreed “cabin casual,” the Treehouse Villas will offer much more than
the rope ladder and snack stash 
typically found in childhood treehouses.
Elevated 10 feet off the ground, these villas will offer three bedrooms and two
baths while comfortably accommodating up to nine Guests. An open kitchen will
boast an island sink and a counter area offering seating for three, while a
separate dining table will seat up to six. In addition, flat-screen TVs will be
found in the living room and each bedroom, giving Guests an opportunity to
catch up on the day’s latest news stories or favorite TV shows while relaxing
after a fun-filled day at Disney’s theme parks. Throw in cathedral ceilings and
granite countertops for a treehouse that surpasses every childhood expectation.
Resort Amenities
The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will feature its own planned pool area, in addition to sharing all that the main resort has to offer, including boat transportation between the Downtown Disney Area and the Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort dock, tennis courts, bicycle rental, a children’s playground, a nearby spa and fitness center and High Rock Spring Pool, which boasts its own water slide and whirlpool spa.
Disney Vacation Club
Disney Vacation Club is a vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disney destinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe.
Disney Resorts
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operates 38 resort hotels with more than 35,000 hotel rooms worldwide.
Disney Vacation Club properties include the following eight deluxe resorts:
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney's BoardWalk Villas
- The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas
- Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
- Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Fun Facts
- Disney Vacation Club has doubled its membership since 2004 to include more than 350,000 individual members from each U.S. state and approximately 100 different countries.
- Environmental sensitivity was extremely important to Disney Imagineers when constructing the new Treehouse Villas. As a result, 5,178 tons, or 65.22 percent, of materials from demolition were recycled, including concrete and metals.
- When it comes to wiring, Disney Imagineers working on the Treehouse Villas went to great “lengths” to ensure every vacation home runs smoothly. Consequently, there are 87,858 lineal feet, or 16.6 miles, of wire for fiber optics, copper, telephones and CATV.
- To support all 60 Treehouse Villas, there are a total of 480 concrete columns.
Quick Facts
Date Announced: September 16, 2008
Targeted Completion Date: Summer 2009Location/Geography: Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be located within Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa near the Downtown Disney Area
Size: Three bedrooms, two baths
Number of Units: 60 villas
Number of Guests per Unit: Villas accommodate up to nine Guests
Bedding Sizes: Master bedroom – Queen, Second bedroom – Queen, Third bedroom – Bunk, Living room – Queen-size sleeper sofa and sleeper chair
