staying at ssr for the first time need advice - The DIS Discussion Forums

katmittens · 10-25-2011, 10:52 PM

Does SSR have flat screen tv's? Also what area would be good to stay in. I want to be near a pool and a quiet area away from the road. It does not have to be the main pool.any help about the resort would be appreciated.

Buckeye Fan · 10-25-2011, 11:15 PM

We've been there a few times, and each time we've stayed, we did not have flat screen TVs in the room (1 and 2 bedrooms). They may be switching those out to flat screens as they go bad, though.

As for the resort itself, it's lovely. We've been located in the Springs and Congress Park sections every stay, and what amazes me is how peaceful the resort is. Personally, I love the Congress Park area. The quiet pool is nice, it's right beside the main pool, and it's an easy walk to DTD. The other section, you may want to consider is the Grandstand section. The THV are behind it, and it's a very nice area. Though I haven't stayed in the section, people really seem to like the quiet pool and say it's very peaceful and quiet.

epcot1stfave · 10-26-2011, 01:17 AM

We stayed in a 1 bed in the congress park area this Sept and there was a flat screen tv in both the bedroom and the living room. We have stayed in the CP 3 times and love it there. The quiet pool is the middle of the CP and looks out to DTD. It is a nice walk to DTD and not far from the Carriage House where check in, Animators Pallette, Turf Club Grill and the main pool are.

Hope you enjoy your stay at our home away from home

tomandrobin · 10-26-2011, 07:58 AM

We were just at SSR the last weekend of September and our room in the Paddock section, had flat screen TV.

Cee · 10-26-2011, 09:41 AM

Another vote for Congress Park. It's the furthest from the main area but only about a 5 min. stroll(if that). Walkways to DTD are closest to this area and the quiet pool can't be beat. There are also magnificent views across the water of DTD. If you request Congress Park, be sure to request a DTD view too, as requesting CP doesn't guarantee you that view.

Enjoy your stay, you will love it there!

supersuperwendy · 10-27-2011, 04:43 PM

Congress Park for sure. Request a Downtown Disney view it's amazing! The pool area is so nice and very quiet. Our studio in January did have a flat screen TV.

lisa3635 · 10-27-2011, 06:18 PM

We had a flat tv in our studio last month. We stayed in the Springs and it was very convenient to the main pool and pretty quiet.

Anal Annie · 10-27-2011, 07:47 PM

When we stayed there we were in the Grandstand area and we loved it. FIRST bus stop (so you know you'll get a seat). People at the last bus stop 9not sure that that is) didn't always get seats. From the Grandstand area it was only a 5 minute walk to the main pool & restaurant & 5 min. to the water taxi boats. Great splash play area & pool there too. I can't imagine staying anywhere else at SSR!

bnk1120 · 10-27-2011, 08:21 PM

I agree with the previous posters who said Congress Park. Nice to be able to walk to DTD and the pool is beautiful. If you prefer a pool where there is a bar, maybe you would prefer the Grandstand.

SSR really is underrated. It is beautiful and quiet. The Turf Club has good food. The Cm's are great. I could go on and I on. I just love it there. I am NOT an owner there either. go figure. Definitely time for an add-on

ajpruett · 10-27-2011, 08:24 PM

First stay at SSR coming up on Nov 7th. I can't wait.

Shelly F - Ohio · 10-27-2011, 08:48 PM

This past spring they changed out all of the TV's at SSR to be flat screens. This past May we stayed at the Grandstand and loved it. We had a studio on the end by the road and NEVER heard any noise from the road way. The bus stop was about 500 feet from our room and we did not even hear the buses. One thing about the Grandstand area is that it is the first bus stop for the resort which we enjoyed. The pool area was very nice too. We stayed in room 8101.

TosaTrio · 10-27-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bnk1120

SSR really is underrated. It is beautiful and quiet. The Turf Club has good food. The Cm's are great. I could go on and I on. I just love it there. I am NOT an owner there either. go figure. Definitely time for an add-on

I totally agree! We bought there because it was what Disney was selling at the time. We really wanted the Epcot area and were concerned we would not like it. Since buying, we have added on at VWL and thought about BCV, however, on our last trip I found SSR more relaxing and enjoyable than BC.

As for where to stay, we really like Grandstand due to closeness to Main Pool and dining. The area has a good pool for little ones and has the 1st bus stop. This area also had golf course views. I will say, since pools are VERY important for our family (DD6) we have never stayed in Congress Park. For us Pools trump the DD view.

Enjoy!

Boomboom27 · 10-28-2011, 07:50 AM

I vote for Congress Park too, stayed there in Feb. and had a view of DTD. We are going back in Feb. 2012 and trying the Springs since its closer to the main pool and activities for the kids. Have fun

DisneyDetective · 10-28-2011, 09:36 AM

we stayed in Congress Park this year and our 2 bedroom had new flat screens. we've been lucky enough to stay at Congress Park most years and wouldn't like to stay anywhere else on the resort. a few things: you have a quiet 5 min walk to check-in and lovely 10-15 min walk to Downtown Disney. The resort in general is fairly quiet and the pool area is no exception.
Hope you enjoy your stay at Saratoga Springs

makthompson · 10-29-2011, 11:36 PM

We've stayed at The Springs and THV...we loved both!

10-25-2011, 10:52 PM	#1
katmittens OKW Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 659	staying at ssr for the first time need advice Does SSR have flat screen tv's? Also what area would be good to stay in. I want to be near a pool and a quiet area away from the road. It does not have to be the main pool.any help about the resort would be appreciated. __________________ Me DH DS DD and We love to to Disney

10-25-2011, 11:15 PM	#2
Buckeye Fan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,083	We've been there a few times, and each time we've stayed, we did not have flat screen TVs in the room (1 and 2 bedrooms). They may be switching those out to flat screens as they go bad, though. As for the resort itself, it's lovely. We've been located in the Springs and Congress Park sections every stay, and what amazes me is how peaceful the resort is. Personally, I love the Congress Park area. The quiet pool is nice, it's right beside the main pool, and it's an easy walk to DTD. The other section, you may want to consider is the Grandstand section. The THV are behind it, and it's a very nice area. Though I haven't stayed in the section, people really seem to like the quiet pool and say it's very peaceful and quiet. __________________

10-26-2011, 01:17 AM	#3
epcot1stfave Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northumberland UK Posts: 449	We stayed in a 1 bed in the congress park area this Sept and there was a flat screen tv in both the bedroom and the living room. We have stayed in the CP 3 times and love it there. The quiet pool is the middle of the CP and looks out to DTD. It is a nice walk to DTD and not far from the Carriage House where check in, Animators Pallette, Turf Club Grill and the main pool are. Hope you enjoy your stay at our home away from home __________________ ]Oct 1990 First trip to WDW offsite. : Dec 1992 offsite. Aug 1994 offsite. Dec 1996 offsite. Dec 1998 AS Music. Dec 1999 CBR Dec 2000 Dixie Landings.Oct 2001 East coast USA/ Canada Dec 2002 POR. Dec 2003 POR. Nov/Dec 2004 Cross Canada Toronto to Vancouver on the Canadian.: Dec 2005 POR. Sep 2006 Dolphin.Dec 2007 POR family trip: Sep 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge DCL Disney wonder Port Orleans. Sep 2009 SSR Sep 2010 Disney Magic Transatlantic SSR Apr 2011 DLPR Sep 2011 SSR Sep 2012 SSR MICHAEL

10-26-2011, 07:58 AM	#4
tomandrobin DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,917	We were just at SSR the last weekend of September and our room in the Paddock section, had flat screen TV. __________________ Proud owners of DVC-SSR, DVC-AKV, DVC-BLT, DVC-BWV, Westin Kierland, Westin Lagunamar, Westin St John and Harborside at Atlantis *Where all of our dreams come true!*

10-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#6
supersuperwendy any happy little thought? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: neverland Posts: 5,229	Congress Park for sure. Request a Downtown Disney view it's amazing! The pool area is so nice and very quiet. Our studio in January did have a flat screen TV. __________________ Now approaching Mickey's Star Traders......DVC Trip Report 2012! <-----Click Here! Commando Club member #118 dreaming of ♥

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10-26-2011, 09:41 AM	#5
Cee DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Occoquan, VA Posts: 4,848	Another vote for Congress Park. It's the furthest from the main area but only about a 5 min. stroll(if that). Walkways to DTD are closest to this area and the quiet pool can't be beat. There are also magnificent views across the water of DTD. If you request Congress Park, be sure to request a DTD view too, as requesting CP doesn't guarantee you that view. Enjoy your stay, you will love it there!

10-27-2011, 06:18 PM	#7
lisa3635 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 237	We had a flat tv in our studio last month. We stayed in the Springs and it was very convenient to the main pool and pretty quiet.

10-27-2011, 07:47 PM	#8
Anal Annie ....at least I KNOW I'm a kook...I just can't stop it.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD (DC suburbs) Posts: 10,949	When we stayed there we were in the Grandstand area and we loved it. FIRST bus stop (so you know you'll get a seat). People at the last bus stop 9not sure that that is) didn't always get seats. From the Grandstand area it was only a 5 minute walk to the main pool & restaurant & 5 min. to the water taxi boats. Great splash play area & pool there too. I can't imagine staying anywhere else at SSR! __________________ My first ever trip report - Disneyland Paris and our DCL Med cruise: http://thewhitehouseblog.weebly.com/ (Still a work in progress.) Aug 2012 @ Boardwalk Villas and HRH / Mar-Apr 2012 at Bay Lake / August 2011 Disneyland Paris and DCL MED cruise / August 2010 Disney's DVC resort at Hilton Head Island, SC / March 2010 Kidani Village at AKV / August '09 BCV & Vero Beach / May '09 SSR / July '08 AKV & B2B Cruises on The Wonder/ January '08 VWL / August '07 OKW / July '06 Offsite - Waikiki, Kona & Ka'anapali, Hawaii / July '05 Disneyland & Disney Magic West Coast Cruise to the Mexican Riviera / Summer '04 CSR / May '03 Offsite - St. John, USVI / Summer '02 AKL & O.C., MD [url=http://www.myvacationcountdown.com/]

10-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#9
bnk1120 Forget filet and champagne. Give me chicken wings and beer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 685	I agree with the previous posters who said Congress Park. Nice to be able to walk to DTD and the pool is beautiful. If you prefer a pool where there is a bar, maybe you would prefer the Grandstand. SSR really is underrated. It is beautiful and quiet. The Turf Club has good food. The Cm's are great. I could go on and I on. I just love it there. I am NOT an owner there either. go figure. Definitely time for an add-on __________________ Me DH and DD(9)

10-27-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
ajpruett Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 62	First stay at SSR coming up on Nov 7th. I can't wait.

10-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#11
Shelly F - Ohio Disney Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Erie Shore Line in Ohio Posts: 4,685	This past spring they changed out all of the TV's at SSR to be flat screens. This past May we stayed at the Grandstand and loved it. We had a studio on the end by the road and NEVER heard any noise from the road way. The bus stop was about 500 feet from our room and we did not even hear the buses. One thing about the Grandstand area is that it is the first bus stop for the resort which we enjoyed. The pool area was very nice too. We stayed in room 8101. __________________ Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors. CBR - 2004 & Joined DVC 2004, DCL 4 night- 2005, SSR - Feb 2005, 06, & 09, Oct 08, May 2011, Oct 12, Feb 13..... CSR 07,... AKV Sept 2008,2012,2013... VWL Feb 2009, 2010, 2012 ... OKW Sept 2009, Feb2012...BCV 2013

10-28-2011, 07:50 AM	#13
Boomboom27 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 37	I vote for Congress Park too, stayed there in Feb. and had a view of DTD. We are going back in Feb. 2012 and trying the Springs since its closer to the main pool and activities for the kids. Have fun

10-28-2011, 09:36 AM	#14
DisneyDetective DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Real Land Of Brave! Posts: 901	we stayed in Congress Park this year and our 2 bedroom had new flat screens. we've been lucky enough to stay at Congress Park most years and wouldn't like to stay anywhere else on the resort. a few things: you have a quiet 5 min walk to check-in and lovely 10-15 min walk to Downtown Disney. The resort in general is fairly quiet and the pool area is no exception. Hope you enjoy your stay at Saratoga Springs __________________

10-29-2011, 11:36 PM	#15
makthompson Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 366	We've stayed at The Springs and THV...we loved both! __________________ WDW June 2011:St Louis Zoo 2010:SF Bay Area 2009Disneyland,LasVegas,Denver,San Francisco May - June 2008Disneyland June 2007 WDW Feb 2005 [COLOR="Magenta"]WDW June 2004[/COLORDisneyland 2001-3WDW 2001Hawaii 1995Puerto Vallarta Nov 1992:Disneyland1973-2000:

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