Saratoga Springs Owners Threads

Even more photos of the refurbed SSR Treehouse Villa have been shared by Disney Parks Blog:

https://disneyparksblog.com/dvc/first-look-inside-the-reimagined-treehouse-villas-at-disneys-saratoga-springs-resort/

Thanks for posting those, everything looks great.

We just finalized our second resale contract for SSR! Addonitis really got us :)

We still haven't stayed there as we have used our points for other resorts but visited it for the first time over the 4th of July. The size was a bit intimidating but I imagine it is easier to navigate once you are staying there. Very excited to stay someday.

When you stay there, stay at the Grand Stand (specifically in the 8500 building). It's easy on the points because it is considered "Standard View" but it is actually closer to the Carriage House than some of the Springs buildings which are "Preferred View." Plus in the 8500 building you are right outside the pool with the Backstretch Pool Bar.

^We love the Grandstand! Its our favorite section

Thanks for the tip! How do you go about requesting that?

When you are doing online check in on My Disney Experience there is a tab for room requests. You can also call DVC and they will log your request.

I am curious what is the best way to navigate the bus stops at Saratoga Springs, we have little ones and being on a bus is already challenging given all the gear and tired kiddos. Is it best to get off at a certain one and walk or try to get a certain building? Appreciate any help!

Bus Strategy is the number one reason you stay at the Grand Stand. It is the first bus stop so that is great when coming back from the parks and you are tired.

However, it is also an easy walk to the last bus stop (the Springs) which gives you a choice when going to the parks. If it is early morning and the busses are crowded because people are going to the parks for rope drop then you get on the bus at the Grand Stand. This guarantees you a seat and it ensures you are not left hanging like the poor suckers at the Springs bus stop sometimes are because the bus is already full and therefore it doesn't stop at the Springs (yes I've seen this happen). However, if it is mid-day or it is a non-peak time (not sure those exist anymore) you can chose to walk to the Springs bus stop and get on the bus at the Springs and skip the internal bus loop.

The bus loop is as follows:

Grandstand

Carousel

Paddock

Congress Park

Springs

Like was said before me, if you're trying to rope drop or peak times you might be faced with full bus and it does happen but in my opinion not often. If you've got kids and gear 99% of the time just take the stop closest to your room and you'll be fine. You can always make a room request to help you be where you want and the resort is really large so there is a good chance you can get what you ask for.

I almost always ask to be by the Paddock pool, the bus stop is at the Paddock pool which is zero entry with a hot tub and also has a water slide and area for the little ones. There's a small food offering and refill station for your mugs as well as the bridge going directly to the main pool and lobby which would be maybe a 5 minute walk from each other. I added a map for your reference, hope this helps and you have a great trip with your family.

OK SSR Owners, I need a bit of your wisdom. Way back in 1996 we stayed at the Tree House Villas. Of course it was not DVC back then and SSR was still the Disney Institute. Good TImes! I looked at videos of the recently refurbished Tree Houses and wow. Very nice! I showed my DD and my Grandkids (ok the Grandkids Mom). She remembers the trip fondly, especially chasing down lizards! Too bad the took out the lower bedroom.

So now my questions. We have been hit with a great big nostalgia stick. We currently own AKV, BLT and BWV. Dont really want to add another home resort. So anyone know how the availability of the Tree Houses are at 7 months? From the DVC web page, it looks pretty good, but that can be deceiving. If the availability looks ok, then we would add on SAP at AKV that we could use at the Tree Houses.

Also anyone stay at the tree houses lately, How is the bus or boat transport. In the old days it was pretty bad and we drove to Down Town Disney to park and catch a bus.

Thanks in advance.

I've never stayed in the Tree Houses but I've visited them on more than one occasion because I knew somebody staying there. They are great and I recommend staying there.

The only thing I will say is that having a car when staying in them is essential whether you drive or rent a car. My understanding is the Treehouse bus route takes you over to the main resort where you board another bus. Regardless, if I was staying there I would want the option of being able to drive to the theme parks. Also, given that the nearest dining options are a bit of a hike, you are probably going to be eating a lot of meals in the Treehouse which means you are going to need to go to the grocery store.

That's my only advice, definitely stay there and have fun but have your own car.

Our resale contract (2nd one) is SSR. No regets. We bought during COVID when we were not sure when we would be able to use it, but the timing was right. It was our 25th anniverasy present to each other. We love staying here when we are not doing a big theme park trip. We love walking to Disney Springs and how spacious it is. Also love the low point charts and dues!!