Hubby and I were just at Saratoga Springs (via RCI exchange - 10 tpu's) from Jan. 12 - 19th. Stayed in room 4814 in Paddock section (top floor of bldg.). We also have the FL resident weekday passes. Week was definitely cool while we were there (3 layers, including ear muffs/mittens for me!). Heading back at end of Feb., but will be staying off site for that trip. I am not a fan of the dining plan, only because I am not a huge eater and we usually can find an appetizer and an entree we can split between us. We feel the sit-down restaurants at Disney are quite generous with their meals, and since we don't want to carry left-overs around with us, splitting meals works for us. (Obviously, can't do this at buffet-style restaurants.)
Room 4814 at the Paddock section worked out great for us (one bedroom/one bath). Bus stop was directly outside our building (Carousel stop - 2nd stop at Saratoga Springs for incoming bus). The bldg. we were in is the first of the Paddock section bldgs. Short walk to Paddock pool (never used, too cold!), and nice (not too long) to restaurant/check-in/boat to Disney Springs. We did walk back from Disney Springs one afternoon, and felt that trail maps are not marked well enough to advise exactly where you are on the trail. We got confused at one point and ended up having to back-track to find our way. Turned out to our advantage as a red tailed hawk was perched on a tree limb only about five feet from us that we stood and admired for quite some time (beautiful bird!).
I almost grabbed the Feb. 4th, 10 tpu's, unit that was on RCI when I saw it, but since we had just been there, and are going back at end of Feb., was hoping that someone on TUG could get it!
Oh, and be sure and call RCI and get the actual confirmation #. I learned this the hard way when our reservation never showed up when I contacted Disney to confirm who would be in the room and was advised they didn't have our reservation. After a week, and still no confirmation with Disney, the person at Disney contacted RCI while I was on hold and got everything straightened out (thank goodness!).
Oh, and this was our 3rd stay in the Paddock section over the last 3 years. Have stayed at Key West (love the rooms there!), French Quarter (Riverside), Wilderness Campground, All Star Music (never again!). My goal is for a savannah room at Animal Kingdom Lodge!