Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa harks back to the heyday of summer vacation among the placid lakes and thick forests of Upstate New York. Its Victorian architecture, peaceful meadows, and historic horse-racing details recreate a lakeside resort community out of the 1800s. The resort’s huge pool complex features a one-hundred-and-forty-six-foot waterslide, massive horseshoe-shaped whirlpool spa, two mini waterslides for younger kids, a Donald Duck play area, and three additional outdoor pools for all ages. Grab a refreshing drink from one of the two poolside bars. There are two tennis courts and a volleyball court, three children’s playgrounds, and an arcade-style game room. Get in a workout at the fitness center. The on-site full-service spa, Senses, offers nail treatments and massages. Dining options include four restaurants and two lounges. You’re a boat ride away from shopping and dining at Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney) and right next to Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Deluxe studio, one- and two-bedroom condos sleep four to eight guests and are air-conditioned. Studios have kitchenettes while one- to two-bedrooms have full kitchens. Up for pizza and a movie? The resort offers pizza delivery. Be sure to pack favorite movies from home to watch on your cable TV with DVD player. After you eat, take a family vote on which movie to watch first: Finding Nemo or Toy Story? Pack light thanks to the in-suite washer/dryer. Think of all of the extra space you’ll have in your bag for souvenirs! Once the kids have fallen asleep, enjoy a relaxing soak in your jetted tub. Get in touch with your inner-Tarzan by staying in a three-bedroom treehouse. They sleep up to nine guests.

Get started filling the extra space in your suitcase at Disney Springs. It features a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Check out the cosmetics at Sephora or Mac, or skin care at Kiehl’s. Little ones will love Once Upon a Toy, The Lego Store, World of Disney^®, or Build a Dino. Any left-handers in your party? Stop by Lefty’s the Left Hand Store. Pick up a new pair of jeans at Lucky. Treat yourself to a new handbag from Coach or Kate Spade. Don’t worry if you forgot to pack your sunglasses; there’s a Sunglass Hut. There are two Starbucks locations at Disney Springs, perfect for getting your caffeine fix. Hungry? There’s House of Blues, Rainforest Cafe, Morimoto Asia, and The Boathouse. For dessert, there’s Sprinkles Cupcakes and Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop. The four theme parks of Walt Disney World^®: Magic Kingdom^®, Animal Kingdom^®, Epcot^®, and Hollywood Studios^® are all accessible via free shuttle from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa^®.