INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES NEWEST DISNEY VACATION DEVELOPMENT INC. RESORT
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Opens Across The Lake From Downtown Disney ®
Miami, Florida, May 5, 2004 - Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company, today announced that Disney Vacation Development, Inc. - operators of Disney Vacation Club (DVC), has affiliated Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa with its quality vacation exchange network. This is the seventh property to affiliate with Interval since Disney selected the company to be its exchange network in 1995.
The 65-acre resort is located a short boat ride away from Downtown Disney ® and will be the largest DVC resort to date when its phased development of 552 total accommodations come online by mid-2005. It will include studio units, as well as one-, two-and three-bedroom villas housed in 12 residential-style buildings. The influence of the famed Saratoga Springs, New York, is unmistakable in the Victorian architecture that pays homage to its namesake in featuring history, health, and horses in the peaceful country-like setting.
"Like our friends at Disney, our goal is to be a part of creating memorable vacations for families and friends to share," said Craig M. Nash, chairman and chief executive officer of Interval International. "This is why we are especially pleased to add the one-of-a-kind Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to our portfolio of resorts."
Inspired by the springs in upstate New York, the focal point of the resort may well be the High Rock Spring pool area , which features cascading waterfalls and rockwork similar to that found in the Adirondack Mountains. The 6,400 square foot free-form pool includes a unique slide, a themed children's wet deck with water spouts, two whirlpool spas, and a bar area.
"The magic of Disney is evident in our newest resort inspired by the famed Saratoga Springs, which combines the best of both worlds and offers guests a look back in time," said Jim Lewis, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Development, Inc. "We look forward to offering both our new and current members a wide variety of global vacation experiences through Interval's network."
