Permits Filed for Possible Saratoga Springs Treehouses Refurbishment at Disney World

Dec 12, 2025 in "Treehouse Villas at Disneys Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa"

Posted: Friday December 12, 2025 4:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A number of Disney Vacation Club owned permits were recorded today, pointing toward a possible Saratoga Springs Treehouses refurbishment at Walt Disney World.

The filings list Land-Ron as the contractor and include an expiration date of January 7, 2027.

Land-Ron is a nationwide hotel renovation firm known for luxury interior finish work across major hospitality brands, a profile that closely matches past Disney Vacation Club hard goods refurbishments.

While the permits do not spell out exact work details, the scope and timing line up with an interior-focused refresh rather than structural changes or exterior work. If this does turn out to be a hard goods refurbishment of the Saratoga Springs Treehouses, we could see updated flooring, cabinetry, furniture, lighting, and refreshed kitchens and bathrooms.

The long permit window through early 2027 is typical for phased resort projects. Disney often uses extended timelines to rotate units out of service in stages, allowing the resort to remain open without fully closing an area.

There is still no posted start date and Disney has not confirmed the project.

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RinxDec 16, 2025

It's classified ;) I know I'm being a Debbie Downer. They do need a bit of a refresh but I'm hoping it isn't too bright and modern. Hopefully the rustic charm is kept.

plutofan15Dec 15, 2025

Can you please share the new design with us? 🙄

RinxDec 15, 2025

There goes everything that made the Treehouses quaint and rustic....

castlecake2.0Dec 14, 2025

They seeeeem to have found a good balance with some of the last few remodels so hopefully that continues. The recent yacht club update is beautiful.

HauntedPirateDec 14, 2025

We loved the ambiance of the tree houses. Functional, wood-forward, and a cabin-like feel while still providing everything you expect from a 2 bedroom DVC villa. I’m fearful that they’ll “modernize” them with garish, bland decor and bright white LED lighting to wash everything out.

heapster411Dec 14, 2025

The DW and I stayed there around 2 years ago. They were kind of dated, but still a great place. They were changing out rotten steps and assorted wood pieces. A grand update is truly needed. Loved the night there where you walk around and it's just you and the trees. The boat to Disney Springs is a plus!

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