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All About the Extras
From boat captains who hand out rings and bubbles to children to Airline Check-in Counter staff who go out of their way to make sure you make your flight on time, this resort does a great job of catering to visitors of all ages. At holiday time, regular guests deck out their porches in lights and decorations. In all seasons, villa porches and tables on the resort promenade are popular stations for sunset celebrations.
Overnight guests enjoy a number of special perks, like early entry and late stay theme park privileges, free on-site transportation and free parking. Guests can also participate in a Disney Dining Plan with a Magic Your Way Package. Additional family-friendly privileges include online room check-in, resort airline check-in and airport transportation service via Disney's Magical Express.
Fitness Options
On the resort promenade, a fitness center features a full range of equipment. Access is available 24-hours with a resort-activated keycard. Jogging trail maps are available from the Concierge.
Spa
Next door at the Spa at Saratoga Springs Resort, get pampered with a massage or a reviving treatment. Treatments for kids' ages 4 to 12 are available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Babysitting
Kids Nite Out, an independent agency, provides in-room resort childcare. Rates are $16 per hour for the first child, with a four-hour minimum and a $10 caregiver transportation fee.
Getting There
From Orlando International Airport (MCO): Free roundtrip airport transportation via motorcoach is available to guests via Disney's Magical Express. Advanced reservations are required and limited hours may apply.
To reach the resort by car, take the South Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 417 Toll Road West, also known as the Central Florida GreeneWay, and follow signs to Disney's Old Key West Resort.
Onsite Transportation
Complimentary transportation by bus is provided to all Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, water parks and Downtown Disney. The Downtown Disney Internal bus stops frequently at the Hospitality House, providing guest access to the main pool, dining and recreational activities. Due to the resort's vast, remote location, it's best to bring a car. Parking lots are conveniently located directly next to accommodations, which makes arrival and departure easy.
Although you can catch a boat to Downtown Disney West Side, direct service to Downtown Disney-Marketplace from Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort has been discontinued. To reach the Marketplace from Old Key West, take the green flag boat to Downtown Disney West Side, where you can transfer to another boat bound for the Marketplace. If it's early in the day, you'll need to walk from the West Side to the Marketplace. The trip is a little over half a mile. Bring a stroller that will collapse on pontoon boats, if you're traveling with small children.
The Art of Smart Timing
When traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, it's best to avoid peak travel periods. Generally, these times include holidays and the summer months -- in other words, any time schools are out of session. If you do opt to visit in summertime, pack sunscreen, hydrate frequently and, unless you want to squander your souvenir money on ponchos at the parks%252C don't forget your raingear.
Fortunately, for travelers on a budget, the least expensive times to visit Walt Disney World theme parks tend to coordinate with dates when crowds are the lightest. If your kids aren't in school yet, September is a great time to visit. Another prime time is after Thanksgiving through early December, when parks and resorts are decked out in holiday splendor.
For Mom and Dad
Book a babysitter, and head over to the Turtle Crawl for a cold drink at The Gurgling Suitcase, open 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Alternatively, you can tee off at Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, or board a boat to Downtown Disney for dinner and shopping.
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