TREEHOUSES ARE HERE! SSR Owners Rejoice! [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

LIFERBABE

09-16-2008, 10:57 PM

Wait are you telling me we get the treehouses to book at the 11month?

Yep!! The THV are a new phase of SSR! That means if you own there you own THV too!

The POS allowed them to expand (or not) SSR and that's how the Carousel and Grandstand was added.

The best news about this is that for our family, SSR has so many desireable locations now that it really takes the edge off of not having booking categories. We love Congress Park, and the Springs and Grandstand and now THV.:thumbsup2

Pennyguy23

09-16-2008, 11:05 PM

Yep!! The THV are a new phase of SSR! That means if you own there you own THV too!

The POS allowed them to expand (or not) SSR and that's how the Carousel and Grandstand was added.

The best news about this is that for our family, SSR has so many desireable locations now that it really takes the edge off of not having booking categories. We love Congress Park, and the Springs and Grandstand and now THV.:thumbsup2

As you can tell from my Instant sig change. We are pretty excited about this. Anyone have any idea about point charts?

minnieandmickey

09-16-2008, 11:18 PM

Showed my DD them and she said she wants to stay there for her graduation present in 2011:cool1: :cool1:

Snoopygirl

09-16-2008, 11:22 PM

Count me in.......so excited!!!!

It will be an adventure!

:banana: :cool1: :yay:

LIFERBABE

09-16-2008, 11:33 PM

As you can tell from my Instant sig change. We are pretty excited about this. Anyone have any idea about point charts?

No official word on the point chart yet, but rumor is they will be close to the 2bed points. That would be awesome if true. The SSR 2bed points range from 243 to 415 a week!

I soooooo hope this is true.! It would be perfect for our family of 4 and we could invite guests and have plenty of room or not and have plenty of room with a dedicated living area.

TLSnell1981

09-16-2008, 11:48 PM

Wow! This is cool.:cool1: We used to stay in the THs when my kids were small. They were our favorite.....along with the Poly. I am so glad they are coming back. :goodvibes

wingkng

09-16-2008, 11:52 PM

I am very excited about THV! It's unfortunate they have to announce it on the same day as BLT. The BLT news has overshadowed the addition of THV to SSR. In my mind, having THV changes the everything. Other resorts have always had some kind of bragging rights (BCV has Stormalong Bay, OKW has big rooms at low cost, BWV has the Boardwalk, AKV has the animals, VWL has close proximity to MK). SSR now can brag that it has Treehouse Villas! How cool is that! My 11-month window at SSR will now be worth alot more. Maybe now more people can be proud of their ownership at SSR and not sell their points to buy into some other property. To be honest, even after looking at the videos of BLT, I don't see what the big deal is. It looks like one of the Westin Timeshare resort that I have been in. I won't mind staying there, but I don't see why I need to add on there.

Maistre Gracey

09-17-2008, 01:11 AM

Congrats to all SSR owners on your new THVs!!

Hmm... I wonder how many will now start walking their reservation in order to get a coveted treehouse?? ;)

MG

disneymom8589

09-17-2008, 01:17 AM

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!! :yay:

buzz5985

09-17-2008, 02:17 AM

What was really cool about the Treehouses way back in the day - was the ability to rent a golf cart, plug it into the house to charge it, drive it over to the restaurants, they had parking spaces with plugs, drive the cart to the pool. I wonder if this option will be available??

Kris10luvsDisney

09-17-2008, 08:44 AM

I'm so excited about this!! My kids would LOVE to stay in a THV!! I'm happy that SSR gets some new "bragging" rights, they deserve it!

BCV23

09-17-2008, 09:01 AM

Has it been confirmed that THV will fall under the home resort category for SSR owners?

Will anyone else miss a king bed? I know I would!

We never stayed at the Treehouses but always thought it would be fun. I'm so glad that they figured out a way to keep and improve them.:thumbsup2

DisneyBride'03

09-17-2008, 09:02 AM

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!! :yay:

That's exactly what I thought yesterday!:goodvibes

DisDaydreamer

09-17-2008, 09:31 AM

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!! :yay:

I am really happy for SSR owners. You've taken it on the chin for quite a while. Seems like a sweet deal. :thumbsup2

aprince&princess

09-17-2008, 09:37 AM

I am also excited about the THV. We will be at SSR in a few weeks and I want to go check them out.

DMKEDM

09-17-2008, 09:57 AM

We've loved the treehouse villas since we first saw them from the boat from what was then Dixie Landings (now Port Orleans-Riverside) back in 1996! I'm beyond excited...way more excited about this than BLT, altho I'm "fighting w/myself" over whether to add on there, too...

I think I may talk myself into some points at BLT just so I have enough points to do a week at T-giving every year at the Treehouse Villas! (I already have enough points for that, but a 3-br villa for two people (me and my college age son) is definitely "not needed!" And it would use up points I'm now using for other trips)...and I don't want to give up my "other" trips to Disney...so can you hear me convincing myself I "need" more points! I have enough at SSR (365) to make the T-giving trip to the THVs happen and then I can use the other (BLT) points for my "other" trips! Grin an expensive grin!

I think I can make myself wait a little while...not gonna call my guide today for sure...but it's an exciting day for DVC owners, especially those of us who love the THVs at SSR!

RweTHEREyet

09-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Congrats to all SSR owners on your new THVs!!

Hmm... I wonder how many will now start walking their reservation in order to get a coveted treehouse?? ;)

MG

So what does "walking their reservation" mean?

bwvBound

09-17-2008, 10:15 AM

Rejoicing! Thank you, DVC! :)

Disney_Villain

09-17-2008, 10:20 AM

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Now maybe those "why would anyone bother with SSR threads" will slow down. I was very happy with SSR before this, but now I am gloating!

Camping Cat

09-17-2008, 10:44 AM

I am very, very excited about this!I have no interest at all in BLT. I could never see what all the fuss was about. Yes, it is close to the MK, but you have the Big Toaster right next door. I've always hated the sight of the CR. But the THV stir my imagination. I am so happy to be an SSR owner today!

Let me ask a question. Say we wanted to stay at the THV with other DVC friends. How would that work? Can you combine points? Is that possible?

edk35

09-17-2008, 11:13 AM

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!! :yay:

YES YES .....A FREE GIFT.......HAPPY THV OWNERSHIP TO US!!!!!!:thumbsup2

edk35

09-17-2008, 11:27 AM

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY.................I ALWAYS LOVED SSR but now.......this just ices that cake even more. I love being so close to DTD so to me....SSR was always a great resort but now THV TOO.......................OMG what a great DVC world we live in. :rotfl2:

Disney_Villain

09-17-2008, 11:47 AM

Let me ask a question. Say we wanted to stay at the THV with other DVC friends. How would that work? Can you combine points? Is that possible?

Yes, you can. It's called a Points Transfer and you are allowed one transfer per member (or membership) per UY. In other words, your friends could each do one transfer of their points to your contract.

westjones

09-17-2008, 11:54 AM

Congats to you SSR owners! We stayed at SSR in March and accidently walked over to the THVs (trying to find the bridge to DTD) and we all said how cool it would be to stay there.

So here is hoping that a lowly BCV owner can get a reservation at the 7 month window sometime in the future! :goodvibes Until then, I hope we get some great reports and pictures from those of you who get to book at the 11th month window once they open.

NOW if they would only include the cabins at FW as part of the VWL, we would love it (if we could get in at the 7th month window).

DJ

LIFERBABE

09-17-2008, 12:00 PM

YES YES .....A FREE GIFT.......HAPPY THV OWNERSHIP TO US!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Im still surprised although I know they really did not have a choice. Considering the way they structured the OKW extension and made us "pay" if we wanted to extend.

It is like an add-on without the cost! A big one too considering we are sitting on over 600 SSR points. Love SSR and my family loves it too.

I am sooooo happy, I planned our points the way we did! We purchased enough BCV to be able to stay a week in any season in the largest unit. After that, we bulked up on SSR to be able to afford the GV in any season since BCV did not have GV's. Now all those SSR points have some real purchasing power!

We have never put more than 8 in a GV both times we've had one so having a 3 bedroom unit for the cost of an OKW GV (or less) will allow us to host family events in larger accomodations. I normally get 1 Grand Villa and studios, now I can get all THV's for the same or less points! The grills outside are perfect too!

We were going to start hosting family at HHI because of the lower points on the Grand villas, but now we can stay at WDW and have all the amenities.

TenThousandVolts

09-17-2008, 12:56 PM

I am SUPER excited! They look so great! I am hoping to stay there next summer for a big family reunion trip!!!

LadyKay

09-17-2008, 01:10 PM

At least now there's a reason to visit SSR. I could never find one before as my thoughts on the resort are that it's drab and boring. THV are certainly something I just may consider.

ADP

09-17-2008, 01:13 PM

Camping Cat

09-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Yes, you can. It's called a Points Transfer and you are allowed one transfer per member (or membership) per UY. In other words, your friends could each do one transfer of their points to your contract.

Thanks so much for your answer. Now, how do we decide who gets the master bedroom? :rotfl:

I haven't seen any info on the master bathroom. I'm hoping they have a whirlpool tub.

PIERCEDRN

09-17-2008, 01:20 PM

I always thought I bought my SSR contract as "generic" 2054 points.
Now I actually will find a reason to use my 11 month window!
Thanks Disney!
BOB

Camping Cat

09-17-2008, 01:22 PM

NOW if they would only include the cabins at FW as part of the VWL, we would love it (if we could get in at the 7th month window).

DJ

That would be heaven! I love FW. Until this year, we've used our DVC points for a campsite at FW for our long December trip and DVC resorts for our shorter stays. My ultimate dream would be if they could build a DVC resort between WL and FW that would include both campsites and cabins. The best of both worlds.

emlutz23

09-17-2008, 06:45 PM

Even if they don't ever add the cabins, at least the THV will give us that camping/outdoors feeling. I always stayed at FW before joining DVC and have missed that atomsphere since we now stick to DVC resorts. Now I can get that again with the THV! :goodvibes

KELLY

09-17-2008, 07:11 PM

We just got back from SSR Saturday and had a great time. I'm so glad to hear this news. I told DH about it and he was excited also.

kritter

09-17-2008, 07:31 PM

Are there any pics. of the THV?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TenThousandVolts

09-17-2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Disney_Villain
Yes, you can. It's called a Points Transfer and you are allowed one transfer per member (or membership) per UY. In other words, your friends could each do one transfer of their points to your contract.Thanks so much for your answer. Now, how do we decide who gets the master bedroom? :rotfl:

I haven't seen any info on the master bathroom. I'm hoping they have a whirlpool tub.
I think it may be a lttle tricky to do this, but not impossible. You are only allowed one (in or out) transfer per membership per use year. So you couldn't take 2 transfers in the same use year. But I think you could have one friend tranfer in to your membership in one use year and then when your use year changes, get the second friend to transfer their points to you.

Sorry, I can't help with the master bedroom question;)

TenThousandVolts

09-17-2008, 07:44 PM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/09/16/treehousevillasrendering.jpg

TenThousandVolts

09-17-2008, 07:47 PM

and another from allears
http://allears.net/acc/treehousedvc4.jpg

TenThousandVolts

09-17-2008, 07:49 PM

oooops double post

dgaston

09-17-2008, 09:25 PM

I've been wondering about the washer-dryer, too. Nothing I've read mentions those. I can't wait to stay in a THV.:thumbsup2

threegoofys

09-17-2008, 10:06 PM

First time I've seen wife happy about SSR! Just waiting on a point chart to book it. Now really glad we bought into SSR!:yay:

twinklebug

09-17-2008, 10:09 PM

I wonder how hard these will be to book next summer. We will have a number of developer points left.

gk90

09-17-2008, 11:33 PM

I always thought I bought my SSR contract as "generic" 2054 points.
Now I actually will find a reason to use my 11 month window!
Thanks Disney!
BOB

Yes--we bought on the resale market thinking "generic" too, liked having the 2054 date but didn't want to pay the extra for AKV--and now we're so glad that the 11 month window will actually give us an advantage! :banana:

I'm very excited about this; however, I wouldn't go as far as calling it a free gift. We will be paying more in monthly dues for the refurbishment of these villas.

Hmmm...of course there had to be a downside...will we be seeing the increase in 2009 and what do people think it might be?

I wonder how hard these will be to book next summer. We will have a number of developer points left.

I know I saw somewhere that the opening date is 9/1/09.

PIERCEDRN

09-18-2008, 10:21 AM

Yes--we bought on the resale market thinking "generic" too, liked having the 2054 date but didn't want to pay the extra for AKV--and now we're so glad that the 11 month window will actually give us an advantage! :banana:

Hmmm...of course there had to be a downside...will we be seeing the increase in 2009 and what do people think it might be?

I know I saw somewhere that the opening date is 9/1/09.
The BLT will be available in Sept 2009, The modular treehouses are going to be ready sooner and will be ready in "summer 2009" as soon as June.
BOB

Chellymouse

09-18-2008, 11:49 AM

How awesome! We were thinking of possibly adding on at BLT, but now we may just add on at SSR. I would LOVE to stay in THV!!! How cool!!! :banana: :banana: Yea for SSR owners!!

emlutz23

09-18-2008, 12:00 PM

Hmmm...of course there had to be a downside...will we be seeing the increase in 2009 and what do people think it might be?

Maintenance fees have gone up every year since SSR openend!

I've seen on other threads that MF usually increases 3.5-4% each year (avg for all resorts combined) . Also, MF cannot be increased by more than 5% (I think) in any year without owner approval. So we shoudn't expect any kind of outrageous increase, just the normal increase we see each year anyway! :rotfl:

emlutz23

09-18-2008, 12:02 PM

The BLT will be available in Sept 2009, The modular treehouses are going to be ready sooner and will be ready in "summer 2009" as soon as June.
BOB

I wonder if when my DH and I are at SSR in May, they'll let us take a peek! :goodvibes

janni518

09-18-2008, 12:15 PM

I wonder if when my DH and I are at SSR in May, they'll let us take a peek! :goodvibes

You could pretend to be lost. "Oh we are so lost and tired and weary. Where can we lay our heads? Oh look, a hollow tree!" :lmao: Sorry just had to get the Enchanted reference in there it's been bouncing around in my head since the THV announcement.

5 for WDW

09-18-2008, 12:26 PM

We are so excited about the Treehouse Villas. My kids think they look "really cool".;)
We love everything about SSR. Now, we have even more to love.

MichiganMouse1967

09-18-2008, 12:53 PM

Count me in as another happy SSR owner! I'll take THV over BLT any day! I hope they release the point charts soon so I can figure out how many points I need to add-on.

gk90

09-18-2008, 01:26 PM

The BLT will be available in Sept 2009, The modular treehouses are going to be ready sooner and will be ready in "summer 2009" as soon as June.
BOB

Really?!? :banana: How or where did I read it wrong, I was sure that the 9/1/09 date was for THV? We'll be there for 5 days at the end of August and were disappointed to think we were missing them just a week. We'd already decided to do a kid-friendly split stay, AKL for the animals and BCV for Stormalong Bay--so now what do we do? :surfweb: Decisions, decisions--still it's fun to have options! :dance3:

jdg345

09-18-2008, 02:04 PM

I'm very excited about this; however, I wouldn't go as far as calling it a free gift. We will be paying more in monthly dues for the refurbishment of these villas.

But, I love having options so giving us another choice of resort theme and accommodations is very welcome.

Actually, the refurbishment and construction should be covered by the initial buy-in. These are additional points now available to additional members. It may, in fact, lower our MF's depending on how many additional points are released.

dbprimeaux

09-18-2008, 02:49 PM

Please let me know if anyone has pics of the treehouses.:banana:

edk35

09-18-2008, 04:42 PM

Really?!? :banana: How or where did I read it wrong, I was sure that the 9/1/09 date was for THV? We'll be there for 5 days at the end of August and were disappointed to think we were missing them just a week. We'd already decided to do a kid-friendly split stay, AKL for the animals and BCV for Stormalong Bay--so now what do we do? :surfweb: Decisions, decisions--still it's fun to have options! :dance3:

We are in the same boat....we want to stay at AKV for our first stay and then move to BCV but now with the possibility of staying in a treehouse....we might just have to do a 3 way split. :scared1:

LIFERBABE

09-18-2008, 06:15 PM

You could pretend to be lost. "Oh we are so lost and tired and weary. Where can we lay our heads? Oh look, a hollow tree!" :lmao: Sorry just had to get the Enchanted reference in there it's been bouncing around in my head since the THV announcement.

Love that movie!! I can see myself now Glamping at THV and singing the "happy working song" with the squirrels and the birds and the lizards!:scared1: :rotfl:

LauraLap

09-18-2008, 06:20 PM

Wow....that's awesome! Now I'm wishing I bought into SSR. Very exciting!

tecodis

09-18-2008, 07:09 PM

I think they should open up a model of the THV!!
Did anyone notice a strange building on stilts anywhere around SSR preview center yet??
:)

Buzz's Buddy

09-18-2008, 07:33 PM

Another thrilled SSR owner here! I can't wait to stay in a treehouse!

tidefan

09-18-2008, 07:43 PM

Actually, the refurbishment and construction should be covered by the initial buy-in. These are additional points now available to additional members. It may, in fact, lower our MF's depending on how many additional points are released.
Just by quick calculation, if they sell 60 units @ 310 points (avg 2-Bdrm over the year by rough estimate) x 52 weeks, that is 967,200 more SSR points that the MF's will be spread over, so yes, MF's could actually decrease. At current rates, that's an additional $4 million a year in MF's. That should pay for most, if not all, of the additional busses, taxes, and housekeeping...

jdg345

09-18-2008, 08:00 PM

Just by quick calculation, if they sell 60 units @ 310 points (avg 2-Bdrm over the year by rough estimate) x 52 weeks, that is 967,200 more SSR points that the MF's will be spread over, so yes, MF's could actually decrease. At current rates, that's an additional $4 million a year in MF's. That should pay for most, if not all, of the additional busses, taxes, and housekeeping...

Imagine the whole resort now ... any one membership becomes a rounding error. ;)

edk35

09-18-2008, 08:20 PM

I think they should open up a model of the THV!!
Did anyone notice a strange building on stilts anywhere around SSR preview center yet??
:)

:rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: I will look for it in Nov. when I am there.

Goofy's apprentice

09-18-2008, 08:51 PM

Another happy SSR owner checking in! We love staying at SSR for many reasons and this will now provide one more. Can't wait until our November trip to inspect the progress.

Laneychris

09-18-2008, 08:59 PM

Love THV much better than BLT, now I want to add SSR too!

DisneyBride'03

09-18-2008, 11:38 PM

Will be there next week, cant wait to do a little snooping! LOL

BroganMc

09-19-2008, 12:49 AM

Will be there next week, cant wait to do a little snooping! LOL

Let the games begin.

How nice of Disney to announce this little gem just before I head back down for my Fall trip. Have to say THV trumped BLT for me and my family.

I have a family trip planned for next June (last week). A big grand gathering which includes a dedicated 2bedroom for myself and my sister's family. Lots of drama with that one as my SILs are coming to in studios. I'm tempted to see if I can switch our 2bedroom for a THV and leave the SILs in studios elsewhere.

Of course the only linchpin is whether they make a unit ADA accessible. I'm envisioning a long ramp wrapping around the base of the treehouse. If Disney makes my dream come true then I can finally get my wish of living in a treehouse. I keep going by Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in MK and staring longingly. I haven't been able to physically go in there since I was wee high and carried in my daddy's arms.

In any case, they are some beautiful units and a great addition to the resort. I'm feeling pretty good about doing all my add-ons at SSR the last couple years. Still an even 500 makes a good amount don'cha think? It's only 70 more measly points.

buzz5985

09-19-2008, 01:33 AM

I've been wondering about the washer-dryer, too. Nothing I've read mentions those. I can't wait to stay in a THV.:thumbsup2

In the old Treehouses the laundry was on the bottom floor, along with the third bedroom.

bookwormde

09-19-2008, 05:20 AM

It is my guess that part of the reason they are not selling SSR/THV points yet is they have nothing to “show”. With the modules being delivered and assembled this month and next I a willing to be that they will be “rushing” one of the units to completion by the end of November to use for showing since it is just a quick jump over from the sales center.

With the size, cathedral ceiling, porch deck etc it would be hard to do it “justice” as a mock up.

bookwormde

DisneyBride'03

09-19-2008, 09:00 AM

Let the games begin.

How nice of Disney to announce this little gem just before I head back down for my Fall trip. Have to say THV trumped BLT for me and my family.

I have a family trip planned for next June (last week). A big grand gathering which includes a dedicated 2bedroom for myself and my sister's family. Lots of drama with that one as my SILs are coming to in studios. I'm tempted to see if I can switch our 2bedroom for a THV and leave the SILs in studios elsewhere.

Of course the only linchpin is whether they make a unit ADA accessible. I'm envisioning a long ramp wrapping around the base of the treehouse. If Disney makes my dream come true then I can finally get my wish of living in a treehouse. I keep going by Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse in MK and staring longingly. I haven't been able to physically go in there since I was wee high and carried in my daddy's arms.

In any case, they are some beautiful units and a great addition to the resort. I'm feeling pretty good about doing all my add-ons at SSR the last couple years. Still an even 500 makes a good amount don'cha think? It's only 70 more measly points.

I would sincerely hope they make a unit ADA accessible! I would think they would have to, not too familiar with the laws however.
Would love to see that wish come true for you:)
70 points....to make an even 500?!:confused3 Sounds like a better number to me!!!:goodvibes

Ali and boyz

09-19-2008, 09:32 AM

Let the games begin.

Of course the only linchpin is whether they make a unit ADA accessible. .

I was also wondering this as our DS is totally confined to a wheelchair and wondered if the THV would be an option for us

pinnocchiosdad

09-19-2008, 10:13 AM

With the THV announcement I can already hear all those $70 SSR resale listings at the TSS being snapped up.

Debbie Jean

09-19-2008, 10:56 AM

I was also wondering this as our DS is totally confined to a wheelchair and wondered if the THV would be an option for us

As an SSR owner, I am thrilled with the new THV but that's my question, as well. And if they do, how many will be available?

twinklebug

09-19-2008, 11:01 AM

As an SSR owner, I am thrilled with the new THV but that's my question, as well. And if they do, how many will be available?

I'm thinking that all they need to do is wrap a long ramp up and back next to the deck. Everything is all on one level to start with... just 10' up. They did away with the 3 levels for a much cleaner, easier to maintain design. Assuming this is their plan, they'll make the appropriate adjustments to the interiors for the few they do this to... but they'll be very hard to book I'm sure so the 11 month window would be nice.

millerse36

09-19-2008, 12:29 PM

just bought in this year and taking our first trip to SSR week after Thanksgiving. What great timing and hopefully we'll be able to get over for a look. Only misgiving is there are only 60 available. I can see SSR owners rushing to get them and there are a lot of us. I had heard about BLT for some time. This was a total surprise.

Any chance they'd add a boat dock for that boat that goes up and down the river? Would make it quick to get to DTD. Or are you still pretty close to DTD?

Again, first stay coming up. Have never stayed there.

edk35

09-19-2008, 12:33 PM

Candace

09-19-2008, 12:36 PM

Tinkerdreams

09-19-2008, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know if these will be handicapped accessible? Is there an elevator somewhere. I've seen the schematic but can't tell.

maciec

09-19-2008, 07:48 PM

I am anxious for more information! DVC has so many questions to answer. I wish that they would have given us more information when they made the announcement! I am a very impatient person.

chatchdvc

09-19-2008, 08:10 PM

There is an existing boat dock, and someone found documents that were filed a while back for renovations on the dock, so I think it's looking good for THV to have their own ferry stop.

hrsmom

09-19-2008, 08:17 PM

I was pretty thrilled to hear this info! I love having new and exciting options!

BroganMc

09-19-2008, 08:22 PM

I'm thinking that all they need to do is wrap a long ramp up and back next to the deck. Everything is all on one level to start with... just 10' up. They did away with the 3 levels for a much cleaner, easier to maintain design. Assuming this is their plan, they'll make the appropriate adjustments to the interiors for the few they do this to... but they'll be very hard to book I'm sure so the 11 month window would be nice.

That's what I'm envisioning.

I've been slagging off with my research this week. Been too involved with work and politics. Plus I kinda didn't want to ask and just believe my fairy tale of staying there with my nephews next summer.

I'm driving down to Orlando this weekend. As soon as I get a chance, I'll be doing a little research. Common sense (and knowledge of ADA regs) tells me they have to provide access of some kind.

But I doubt we'll see many ADA units. Maybe 1 fully accessible (with roll-in shower and wheelchair access). Perhaps we'll get another with wheelchair access but no roll-in shower (the partially accessible type).

SSR currently has 4 accessible Grand Villas, I believe. Total is 36 GV's.

And yes, there will be a stampede to the THV's, I'm guessing.

BroganMc

09-19-2008, 08:25 PM

I really wish they would add a ferry-stop at THV as well! That would make it so easy to get to DTD. I just never expected them to re-do the Treehouses; this makes owning points at SSR really exciting. I can't wait to stay in one!

There is both a ferry dock and bridge to DTD. I'm a little unclear where the ferry dock is but the bridge is visible from the pathway to OKW. I expect the ferry will run a loop from THV to AP to DTD to AP to THV to OKW and back again.

TenThousandVolts

09-19-2008, 08:31 PM

DVCnews sounds confident that THV points will simply follow the 2 bdrm SSR schedule. They said something like 'Points charts are expected to be identical to the current 2 bedroom villas at SSR'. Nothing official though. Kind of makes sense if you compare it to AKV. 2 brs in Kidani Villiage- they Sleep 9 (as opposed to 8 in Jambo) and they have an extra bathroom and the points are the same for either. Compare THV to regular ssr 2 bdrm- They sleep 9 instead of 8 and have an extra bedroom, same number of baths.
And I also saw that they will have their own ferry stop.
Can't wait, hope they are ready for our Aug 09 trip!

BlakeNJ

09-19-2008, 08:36 PM

I am VERY excited too! My kids will love the Treehouse Villas and it's about as close to camping as I would like to get! We are very lucky that these are part of SSR. As another person posted, it's like getting a "bonus" without having to buy into another resort. We may not have SAB but we have the Treehouse Villas!

ETA: I think it's also great that they sleep 9--especially if you really don't need the huge GV. If they price the THV similar to a 2BR, it's going to be a great deal for us!

Debbie Jean

09-20-2008, 09:08 AM

That's what I'm envisioning.

I've been slagging off with my research this week. Been too involved with work and politics. Plus I kinda didn't want to ask and just believe my fairy tale of staying there with my nephews next summer.

I'm driving down to Orlando this weekend. As soon as I get a chance, I'll be doing a little research. Common sense (and knowledge of ADA regs) tells me they have to provide access of some kind.

But I doubt we'll see many ADA units. Maybe 1 fully accessible (with roll-in shower and wheelchair access). Perhaps we'll get another with wheelchair access but no roll-in shower (the partially accessible type).

SSR currently has 4 accessible Grand Villas, I believe. Total is 36 GV's.

And yes, there will be a stampede to the THV's, I'm guessing.

That's super! :cheer2:
I'll look forward to reading your report when you get back! :thumbsup2

TenThousandVolts

09-20-2008, 11:27 AM

With the THV announcement I can already hear all those $70 SSR resale listings at the TSS being snapped up.

I KNOWWWW! I am waiting for ROFR on one of those low priced SSR contracts right now. I made the offer about 2 weeks before the big news. If I knew about THVs when I made the offer, I would have probably thrown a little extra cash into the deal. I think Disney is going to buy mine back :( .

aurorafan

09-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Congrats to all the SSR owners! Honestly, I thought it looked like a lovely resort when we were down there and passed by, and wasn't sure why so many who hadn't even stayed there were negative about it. I was already planning to visit when we go in Dec., and now if I take the boys and they find out they're part of SSR they'll want to stay for sure (we saw the old ones on the boat trip from POR last Oct. and thought they were very cool)!

When we can add on again we may have to consider SSR even more than we were before ;).

DVC Mike

09-20-2008, 01:01 PM

I'm glad all you SSR owners are excited about THV.

The addition of THV adds an interesting new option to SSR stays.

TXdeVille

09-20-2008, 02:38 PM

At least now there's a reason to visit SSR. I could never find one before as my thoughts on the resort are that it's drab and boring. THV are certainly something I just may consider.

I completely agree. The only thing I even considered nice about SSR was the spa. But with the treehouses???? Wait until DH and DS get home from camping with the Scouts. We may have to visit before 2010 when our next vacation is planned. I'm curious about the point value too....

"Got Disney"

09-20-2008, 05:55 PM

wow see I stay away from this board and hang in the CB and decided after about 4 months to check in here and WOW...to my surprise:cool1:

I however am not familure with the THV...are there any pictures ??????

Glad we have 400 points there:thumbsup2 our next buy will be for Hawaii:woohoo:

feels like I just bought into a new DVC and it cost me nothing :worship: gee life is good:lmao: