Saratoga Springs New Section

[russct]

Saratoga Springs New Section

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This was in Vacation Magic Newsletter:

The new section on golf course (4 buildings) will be called The Grandstand. There will be a 2,490 square foor, racetrack theme leisure pool, 1,257 sq fott interative water area and a 118-square foot pool. Area will include restrooms, laudry facilities, the Backstretch Bar and a barbeque pavilon. One builidng will open every month or two starting beginning of 2007.

 

[sajetto]

Ooohh that sounds really nice. Almost sounds like having 2 main pools since they both have interactive play areas.

 

[bpmorley]

Saratoga Springs New Section

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This was in Vacation Magic Newsletter:

The new section on golf course (4 buildings) will be called The Grandstand. There will be a 2,490 square foor, racetrack theme leisure pool, 1,257 sq fott interative water area and a 118-square foot pool. Area will include restrooms, laudry facilities, the Backstretch Bar and a barbeque pavilon. One builidng will open every month or two starting beginning of 2007.

Which newsletter? I don't remember reading that. I do remember reading about the new section. Actually saw them start to build it back in May.

 

[Ksp]

Haven't seen this yet; did you just get your vacation magic?

 

[russct]

I read the newsletter on the DVC site under publications. Nothing received in mail yet.

 

[Jeremy&Susan]

When we went for the tour in early June, I am pretty sure they said there would be a total of three pool areas. The main pool already in place is supposed to be the biggest, but all three were supposed to be large themed pools so you would not have to walk all the way to the main pool to enjoy yourself.

The racetrack theme would be fitting with the Saratoga resort.

 

[ont/ohana]

We read our newsletter on line then printed it. The new buildings and pools sound great. We are headed there in Dec and can't wait to see it and take some photo's to share with you all.

 

[Lexxiefern]

Sounds cool. Too bad there isn't going to be a slide.

 

[bpmorley]

Maybe we should all call MS and ask for a slide. How about a lazy river too. Catch them now while they can still change the plans.

 

[Jeremy&Susan]

My vote is for those little water spritzers that shoot a stream of water out of the ground. I err ah Kids love those things.

Oh yeah, maybe mini fridges next to each chair so we can bring drinks and food down to the pool only once per day.

BTW, If you were serious, please accept my apologizes.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Back 10 months ago, when this was in the rumor stage, I was told that the Racetrack Themed pool would have daily races for the kids! There will not be a slide or lifeguards.

I think the Grandstand will be another great area to stay in with all the amenities. The views are going to be AWESOME!!

With these 3 pools, added to the HRS pool, Congress Park QP, Paddocks QP there should be plenty of swimming options available.

I like the added bar also

 

[bpmorley]

Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but aren't there already 3 quit pools? So the new water area at the Grandstand would be the 5th pool? That makes SSR pretty nice resort. I think the bashing time is over for SSR and a bunch of people owe us owners an apology.

 

[russct]

BPMORLEY

I couldn't agree more-I absolutely love SSR and the new section makes me love it even more.

 

[DonnaL]

There are currently 3 pools......the themed pool near the Spa and the main lobby areas and 2 quiet pools.....one in Congress Park (which faces DD) and one in the Paddocks area....all three currently have laundry facilities, but, only the themed pool area has a pool bar.....there is a BBQ pavillion at the quiet pool at Congress Park.....not sure about Paddocks pool.....I think maybe a few vending machines only, so this new pool at the Grandstand would be the 4th pool and it sounds like a second themed pool area with the pool bar and BBQ area.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but aren't there already 3 quit pools? So the new water area at the Grandstand would be the 5th pool? That makes SSR pretty nice resort. I think the bashing time is over for SSR and a bunch of people owe us owners an apology.

Im counting 3 pools now and the 2 new pools and that does not include the Donald Splash Pad, the new Interactive spray area that will be added to next section, or the numerous hot tubs, which will be at least 5 if they add only 1 to the new area.

Not to mention the plentiful view options that will be available, I agree that SSR is coming together quite nicely.

It is difficult for us to stay anywhere else. Our waitlist for BCV NYE just came thru y-day, which allowed me to confirm our stay at BCV from Dec 17-Jan 1, 2007. If my waitlist for SSR NYE comes thru, we are switching.

 

[bpmorley]

I guess I did have it wrong. Thanks all. We stayed there last year in June and the only sections that were open was "The Springs" & "Congress Park." I knew the High Springs(main)pool was at The Springs and that Congress park had a big quiet pool. I thought the Paddocks had 2 small quiet pools. We stayed at WLV back in May and we took the bus around SSR just to see how it was coming along. I just thought I saw 2 pool around that side. My bad. Our next DVC will be BWV. Then it will be back to SSR all the way. We did want to try them all out. And we debating over a long weekend at either HHI or VB sometime this winter.

 

[Ksp]

I read the newsletter on the DVC site under publications. Nothing received in mail yet.

Thanks, russct. I found the newsletter on the DVC site.
The whole family thinks that adding the pools and also the pool bar is a wonderful thing; we enjoy SSR, but the main pool just could not handle all the traffic that a resort of its size would generate.

 

[JimFitz]

Pools Schmools!!!! Fix Artist Pointe, the lunch still stinks!!!!

 

[Sammie]

Pools Schmools!!!! Fix Artist Pointe, the lunch still stinks!!!!

Artist Pointe is at VWL

Artist Palette;

Many like it, we do. I would not change a thing. We ate their daily during our trip and sometimes twice.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Artist Pointe is at VWL

Artist Palette;

Many like it, we do. I would not change a thing. We ate their daily during our trip and sometimes twice.

I wasnt going to go there but I completely agree!

The new pool bar will serve food also.