Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The Resort & Setting

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is an all-suite Disney Vacation Club property built in a Victorian, upstate-New-York style and set on a lakeside property in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The resort has multiple pools, a spa, and several dining options on site, and it's connected to the rest of Walt Disney World by the free Disney transportation network, so owners don't need a car to reach the theme parks. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 from more than 11,500 reviews, with the editorial summary highlighting its pools, dining, spa and resort-style villas.

The Area & Things to Do

Lake Buena Vista sits inside Walt Disney World property in Orange County, Florida, within easy reach of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs, the resort's shopping, dining and entertainment district. The area is built almost entirely around Disney World, so most owners and renters base their stay around park days, resort pools and the on-site spa, with Orlando's wider attractions, golf courses and outlet shopping also within driving distance.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a Disney Vacation Club week at Saratoga Springs and want to sell or rent it out, you can list it privately on BidMyTimeshare.com: you set your own asking price, pay a one-time listing fee, and there's 0% commission on the sale. Buyers contact you directly through the platform, so there's no broker standing between you and the deal.

A few Disney Vacation Club specifics are worth knowing before you list or buy:

- **Resale fee:** According to Disney Vacation Club, resale contracts signed from 1 January 2026 carry a $500 Contract Administration Fee, payable as part of the transfer. - **Right of first refusal:** Disney holds a right of first refusal on resale contracts, meaning the signed contract must reach Disney at least 30 days before closing so Disney can choose to buy it back instead of letting the resale proceed. - **Transfer time:** Brokers estimate the full transfer process takes around 45 days from signed contract to the points landing in the new owner's account. - **What a resale buyer gets:** A resale buyer receives the DVC points and home resort priority at Saratoga Springs, but not Membership Extras, which are reserved for buyers who purchase directly from Disney. - **Buyback activity:** Resale trackers reported Disney exercising its right of first refusal on anywhere from 3.7% to 15% of resale contracts in 2026, depending on the tracker used, so it's worth pricing a listing realistically rather than assuming a quick, guaranteed sale.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically looking for Disney park proximity, the free Disney shuttle, suite-style accommodation with a kitchen or kitchenette, and access to the resort's pools and spa — all points worth highlighting in a rental listing.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Before agreeing on a price, sellers and buyers should confirm the specific unit size, points allocation and use year tied to the contract, since these affect both value and booking flexibility. Buyers should also ask about the current annual dues before finalising a deal, as these aren't fixed by the resale fee itself. Because Disney's right of first refusal applies to every resale contract, timelines can shift depending on Disney's response, so it's sensible to build that 30-day window into any sale plan.