Don’t get this article. We are dvc with other “home” resorts but now exclusively stay at SSR. Many rooms were refurbed the past 5 years. It feels like a red headed step child resort because many dislike it for reasons disney can’t fix. Its a wonderful resort. The only thing they could do is open another dining option outside of turf club and the small eating area in the main house. Outside of that, don’t mess with perfection. Their villas are exquisite and its location to springs esp from congress park make it our preferred.
My family and just stayed there for Christmas 2024 and found the resort to be top notch. We did see anything that would be considered out dated, it all looked recently updated.
Saratoga Springs was the 2nd resort to get the Inova (murphy) beds after they debuted at the Riviera in 2019. There was a full refurbishment in 202 and a lawsuit against the original contractor, which just concluded last month.
The entire resort was recently updated. One of the refurbishments included updating the accessible villas which included changing the kitchen as well as changes to the shower. It is so much easier to maneuver now.
Comments for Disney World Hotel Nearly Abandoned, Updates Expected
DVC Member
Saratoga Springs had a full refurbishment in 2019-2021. All new rooms
Alice Bova
The rooms at Saratoga Springs were updated a few years ago and the rooms are bright and beautiful!
Bear
I recall years ago when it was the Disney Institute staying there was wonderful and quaint with little gardens pools and hot tubs. Best vacation ever
Tom Pfenningt
Get yourself updated. The refurbishment is done
Michelle
Just stayed there in August 2025, they are refurbished.
Jeff
Don’t get this article. We are dvc with other “home” resorts but now exclusively stay at SSR. Many rooms were refurbed the past 5 years. It feels like a red headed step child resort because many dislike it for reasons disney can’t fix. Its a wonderful resort. The only thing they could do is open another dining option outside of turf club and the small eating area in the main house. Outside of that, don’t mess with perfection. Their villas are exquisite and its location to springs esp from congress park make it our preferred.
Michael Emmel
My family and just stayed there for Christmas 2024 and found the resort to be top notch. We did see anything that would be considered out dated, it all looked recently updated.
Snidely Whiplash
Did you write this in 2019?
Saratoga Springs was the 2nd resort to get the Inova (murphy) beds after they debuted at the Riviera in 2019. There was a full refurbishment in 202 and a lawsuit against the original contractor, which just concluded last month.
Nancy L Gessner
The entire resort was recently updated. One of the refurbishments included updating the accessible villas which included changing the kitchen as well as changes to the shower. It is so much easier to maneuver now.