Nostalgic memories of
childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family
vacation time with the addition of the Treehouse Villas to
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Evoking a sense of
adventure that makes kids feel more like grownups and
grownups feel more like kids, the Treehouse Villas at
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will combine a dash
of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a
childhood fortress.
Walt Disney World’s Long
History of Treehouse Living
A cherished Walt Disney World tradition from 1975-2002, the
original octagonal treehouse villas were built on pedestals
in forested glens, offering Guests breathtaking treetop
views of the natural surroundings.
When designing the new
Treehouse Villas accommodations, Disney Imagineers went to
great lengths to ensure that the new villas would actually
lessen the original villas’ footprint. As a result, Disney
Imagineers were able to reduce encroachment on the
surrounding wetlands by 70 percent for each individual home
site.
Treehouse Villas’ Unique
Construction Process
Rather than heading to the nearest hardware store to
purchase a few 2” x 4”s and a handful of nails, Disney
Imagineers will break the typical treehouse mold with the
construction of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga
Springs Resort & Spa. The construction process itself is
unique, as crews will assemble all 60 vacation homes onsite
like a giant 3-D puzzle.
Treehouse Living With All the Comforts of Home Designed in a style decreed
“cabin casual,” the Treehouse Villas will offer much more
than the rope ladder and snack stash typically found in
childhood treehouses. Elevated 10 feet off the ground, these
villas will offer three bedrooms and two baths while
comfortably accommodating up to nine Guests. An open kitchen
will boast an island sink and a counter area offering
seating for three, while a separate dining table will seat
up to six. In addition, flat-screen TVs will be found in the
living room and each bedroom, giving Guests an opportunity
to catch up on the day’s latest news stories or favorite TV
shows while relaxing after a fun-filled day at Disney’s
theme parks. Throw in cathedral ceilings and granite
countertops for a treehouse that surpasses every childhood
expectation.
Resort Amenities The Treehouse Villas at
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will feature its own
planned pool area, in addition to sharing all that the main
resort has to offer, including boat transportation between
the Downtown Disney Area and the Disney’s Saratoga Springs
Resort dock, tennis courts, bicycle rental, a children’s
playground, a nearby spa and fitness center and High Rock
Spring Pool, which boasts its own water slide and whirlpool
spa.
Disney Vacation Club Disney Vacation Club is a
vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy
flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By
purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club
resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at
Disney destinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other
popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe.
Disney Resorts Walt Disney Parks & Resorts operates
38 resort hotels with more than 35,000 hotel rooms
worldwide.
Disney Vacation Club properties include the following eight
deluxe resorts:
· Disney’s Old Key West Resort
· Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
· The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
· Disney Beach Club Villas
· Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
· Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas
· Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
· Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Fun Facts Disney Vacation Club has
doubled its membership since 2004 to include more than
350,000 individual members from each U.S. state and
approximately 100 different countries.
Environmental sensitivity was extremely important to Disney
Imagineers when constructing the new Treehouse Villas. As a
result, 5,178 tons, or 65.22 percent, of materials from
demolition were recycled, including concrete and metals.
When it comes to wiring, Disney Imagineers working on the
Treehouse Villas went to great “lengths” to ensure every
vacation home runs smoothly. Consequently, there are 87,858
lineal feet, or 16.6 miles, of wire for fiber optics,
copper, telephones and CATV.
To support all 60 Treehouse Villas, there are a total of 480
concrete columns.
Quick Facts
Date Announced: September 16, 2008
Targeted Completion Date:
June 1, 2009
Location/Geography: Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga
Springs Resort & Spa will be located within Disney’s
Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa near the Downtown Disney Area
Size: Three bedrooms, two baths
Number of Units: 60 villas
Number of Guests per Unit: Villas accommodate up to nine
Guests
Bedding Sizes: Master bedroom – Queen
Second bedroom – Queen
Third bedroom – Bunk
Living room – Queen-size sleeper sofa and sleeper chair
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