- Disney’s Vacation Club Resort opened in December, 1991, but was renamed the Old Key West Resort in January, 1996. The 497-room resort features a waterfront boardwalk and buildings decorated with pastel colors and hues, and was built as the flagship resort of the Disney Vacation Club.
- Located on the site of the former Disney Institute, Disney’s newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, "Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa" opened in the spring of 2004. Named for Saratoga Springs, New York, a popular summer retreat, the resort, when completed, will become the seventh and largest Disney Vacation Club resort to date with 552 total accommodations including studio, one- and two-bedroom villas and Grand Villa units housed in 12 distinct buildings. The property is located on a 16-acre site overlooking Lake Buena Vista near Downtown Disney.
Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice of law to pursue his passion for Disney. He began as one of the earliest podcasters back in 2005, and is the founder and host of WDW Radio (WDWRadio.com), named Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years). Founded in 2004, WDW Radio also includes live video, blog, community, products, tours, and events dedicated to celebrating the magic of Walt Disney World, the Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Marvel, and Star Wars.
He is also the author of numerous books about Disney, and a series of virtual Audio Tours of the parks, all created in an effort to help enhance guests' enjoyment and appreciation of the theme parks, shows, and films, and the people who make the magic happen.
Lou is also the founder of the Dream Team Project (DreamTeamProject.org), which sends children with life-threatening illnesses to Walt Disney World, and has raised more than $550,000.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
In addition to creating content around the Disney brands, Lou is also an author, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of the Momentum series of events and workshops for those looking to build their business and brand. Learn more at LouMongello.com.
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About Lou Mongello
Lou Mongello is a former attorney who left the practice to pursue his passion, and is now a recognized Disney expert, author, speaker, and host of WDW Radio. Learn more…