We really wanted to like Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, but this stay missed the…

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We really wanted to like Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, but this stay missed the mark for both of us.

The problems started with dining. The food court and gift shop were extremely underwhelming. Very limited food options, little variety, and what we ordered often came out cold. For a resort this large and at this price point, that was disappointing. Resorts like the All Stars genuinely handle quick service dining better than this, which should never be the case for a DVC resort.

The property itself is massive, and not in a good way. Too many bus stops before reaching your destination turned short trips into long rides. Nothing felt efficient, and that constant extra time adds up fast on a Disney vacation.

The grounds did not feel well maintained, and the rooms felt outdated. In the DVC room, everything was disposable. Plastic silverware. Paper plates and bowls. Paper cups. For a Disney Vacation Club resort, that felt cheap and inconvenient. There was no way to wash and reuse items, which meant constantly needing replacements. The room also did not have enough trash bins, which made the disposable setup even more frustrating.

To be fair, the Cast Members truly tried. They made multiple attempts to fix broken lamps in the room but were ultimately unable to resolve the issue. They also did their best to keep us stocked with plastic cups, plates, and bowls. Still, having to repeatedly ask for basic necessities took away from any sense of comfort or ease.

We know Saratoga Springs has its fans, and that is completely valid. For us though, between the cold food, limited dining options, transportation issues, outdated rooms, disposable setup, and overall lack of polish, this resort does not live up to what a DVC stay should feel like. With so many better options on property, this is not a resort we would choose again.

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