DVC releases rendering of new feature pool at Saratoga Springs
Thanks to the good folks over at DVCNews.com, we now have artist renderings of the new feature pool that is planned for the Saratoga Springs Resort at Walt Disney World. The Paddock Pool, which is now a quiet pool, will soon be closed so that crews can begin construction on a new, and much more involved, recreation area.
The announcement was made during the Disney Vacation Club’s Condo Association meeting. You can read a detailed report on the meeting here.
…A new feature pool will be constructed that will triple the size of the current pool. The new pool will be 3,300 sq feet and wiil feature a lighted, 146-foot long slide, a larger pool deck with more chairs, another spa pool, as well as a 1600 sq foot wt play area for kids. There will also be a quick service dining facility that will serve burgers and fries, and perhaps a refillable mug station. This will cost about 41 cents per point and will be paid out of capital reserves.
There are three things that stand out from this report. First, is that even though it is going to be smaller than the main High Rock Spring pool, this does look like a really great addition to the resort. (That certainly looks like a slammin’ slide!) Saratoga Springs is a big, sprawling place that in some areas can really make you feel like you are out in the sticks. Having something like this will help brings guests in that area a little closer to some action.
Which brings me to my second point, and that is a not-so-subtle urging of the DVC to make absolutely certain they add the refillable mug station to this project, which in the report seems iffy. I have stayed out in this area before, and just to get a cup of coffee or a soda can be a hike or even a drive away. It was the number one complaint of myself and everyone in my party during that stay. This would really be convenient and the club should make it happen.
Finally, I hope the announcement or report just happened to mistakenly leave out plans to add a pool bar to this area. Being able to get something to eat without having to trek all the way to the main lobby is a good idea, but that isn’t all I want to do when spending an afternoon at my home resort. Let’s not forget about us adults, okay?