Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is a 65-acre deluxe villa resort that takes guests back to the bygone era of 19th-century New York. Victorian styling with an equestrian theme make for an elegant mix of rustic opulence. The resort features lakes, rolling green hillsides and water fountains. Amenities include children's playgrounds, bicycle rentals, an arcade, two restaurants and two lounges, an award-winning spa, swimming pools, babysitting services and room service. Accommodations include studio units, villas with one to three bedrooms, and the unique "treehouse" villas, set 10 feet off the ground and affording guests privacy and a better vantage point--from their balcony--to view the fireworks. All units come with washers and dryers and fully-equipped kitchens, satellite televisions with DVD players, hairdryers, iron/ironing boards and whirlpool tubs.
Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
1960 Broadway
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Phone: (407) 939-7429
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Polynesian Resort
You'll feel like you stepped into a tropical paradise when you enter the Polynesian Resort. An enormous, lush waterfall greets guests when they enter the lobby. Resort amenities include white sand beaches, Koi ponds, a volcano pool with water slide, full-service spa, fitness center, children's activity center, babysitting services, shopping, a tropical dinner show and three restaurants, offering a variety of American and Polynesian cuisine. Room amenities include satellite television with DVD player, hairdryer, whirlpool tub, iron/ironing board, and refrigerator. Be sure to inform the reservation agent that you would like a room with a view of the fireworks show.
Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 939-6244
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Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
The Grand Floridian is the stunning flagship luxury Walt Disney World resort, set in a bygone Victorian era. The resort is stretched out along the white sand shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering two beautiful swimming pools and verandas with lounge chairs. Other resort amenities include a state-of-the-art spa, health club, babysitting services, a hair salon, dining options that include world-class fine dining, casual dining, character dining and 24-hour room service. Room features include satellite televisions with DVD player, refrigerators, iron/ironing boards, whirlpool tubs and queen- or king-sized beds. Family suites are available. Inform the reservation agent that you would like a room with a view of the nightly fireworks show.
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Pone: (407) 939-6244
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About The Author
Lisa Brei is a freelance writer who has written for "Los Angeles Family" magazine, "L.A. Parenting" magazine and various nonprofit newsletters and blogs. She frequently covers education, family travel, gardening, children's health and infertility. Brei holds a Master of Arts in education from University of California, Los Angeles.
