Disney World is going through A LOT of change right now, from building new lands and hotels to refurbishing attractions and restaurants… It’s safe to say they’re doing a lot of work! And one of the places Disney is doing some refurbishment at is Saratoga Springs Resort.
Disney’s Saratoga Springs
Several restaurants at the resort have been undergoing refurbishments — the Turf Club Lounge and The Turf Club Bar & Grill. Currently, the Bar & Grill is under refurbishment through the end of September, but the Lounge recently reopened, and let’s just say that people have their thoughts.
After a months-long closure, the Turf Club Lounge reopened with a refreshed menu, new tables and chairs, and some revitalized carpets. There’s also a brand-new bar area, and we recently stopped by to take a look for ourselves!
Turf Club Lounge
We were pleasantly surprised with our experience! We grabbed a few new menu offerings, including the Pretzel Charcuterie for $18, the Herbed Grilled Chicken Sandwich for $19, and the Mint Julep for $19. Everything was delicious, and we were very happy with these upgrades! We found the dishes easy to share, and it was overall a great place to escape the chaos! We’ll definitely be back! For our full review, CLICK HERE!
Pretzel Charcuterie
When we posted about the reopening on our Facebook, a lot of people agreed with our thoughts! Cate was ecstatic about the new menu, writing, “Sitting here right now! The new menu is FANTASTIC – best Burger I’ve ever had on Disney property. Dustin was our bartender, and he was great. The bar has outlets, so you’re able to work remotely or charge your phone. Love the outdoor terrace, too.”
Turf Club Lounge
Paula, Erica, and PA had similar things to say, commenting, “Much nicer. I love it,” “Looks WAY better,” and “Looks so much better compared to the hole in the wall that was there before,” respectively.
New Lounge menu
However, not everyone agreed… Nicholas James wrote, “No more pool table I see – terrible how things are just going corporate and bland.” While the pool table is no longer in the lounge itself, you can still find it down the hallway attached to the gift shop! Daniel and Bobbi had similar thoughts, stating, “It looks so bland and soulless,” and “So cold and impersonal.”
This place does not have a lot of that over-the-top Disney theming, so we get it if that’s what you are expecting from restaurants on your Disney World trip.
Turf Club Lounge
Even though the Turf Club Lounge got a refresh, it’s still receiving some negative comments. It may not be for everyone, but you never know until you try it. We ranked Turf Club as one of the worst restaurants in Disney World, so we were definitely surprised to say that we enjoyed our experiene. Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more!
REVIEW: The Disney World Lounge Refurbishment We Didn’t Know We Needed, but Can’t Live Without
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