Just back from our first magical DVC stay...we are SSR lovers! - The DIS Discussion Forums

meriface11 · 09-14-2009, 11:22 PM

DH and I just came back from a 5 night stay in a 2 bedroom at SSR using our developer's points. We considered ourselves lucky to get room 3210 in the Springs--just a short walk over to the bus stop, the main pool, and Artist's Palette. We debated whether we wanted the Springs to be the last on the bus stop, or The Grandstand to be the first, and I was concerned about the bus service after reading several postings, but we never had a problem. We liked being the last stop on the bus route on the way out to the parks, and in most cases always got a seat. Being the last stop home was a little annoying, but after a few trips we decided to get off at Congress Park and just walk home. It probably took just as long as sitting on the bus, but we enjoyed the short walk. And while SSR is a bit far from most of the parks, being walking distance to DTD gave us the freedom of "resort to resort" bus transportation. We enjoyed several late night resort dinners, and then just hopped the resort bus to DTD and walked home--something we would not have been able to do while staying at other resorts. We are staying at the Beach Club for our next stay in Jan, and I am very much looking forward to being walking distance to both Epcot and DHS, but I definitely think we will be doing another SSR stay in the near future (we are actually AKV owners).

disneynutz · 09-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Great information and well written. Thanks for sharing.

vandy · 09-15-2009, 02:27 AM

Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. SSR may not be for everyone, but it does have its strong points and we always enjoy it when we cannot book another resort and have to stay 'home'!

MEK · 09-15-2009, 10:24 AM

SSR is my home resort and I enjoy it for the reasons you posted. I love the walking paths and the freedom out of doors. I just stayed at AKL Kidani and loved the inside of that resort, the room, the activities, and the animals, but I really missed the "wide open spaces" of SSR.

ctrabada · 09-15-2009, 01:49 PM

We own at SSR and love it and have found each area charming in its own way. We're excited we'll be staying at THV next week after a 4-night stay at HHR. We've stayed at all the DVC resorts (except Kidani & BLT) and I'm always comparing them to SSR. We love them all, but I feel like SSR has all the things I like and want in a DVC resort (crazy, huh?).

littlestar · 09-15-2009, 02:34 PM

Glad you enjoyed SSR.

rentayenta · 09-15-2009, 03:19 PM

I cannot wait to go home next year!

wildernessDad · 09-15-2009, 04:02 PM

The mega bus service nearby at DTD is a big advantage to SSR owners, I think. I think that BLT owners have the same benefit, as the MK bus area is just a short walk away.

tallgalaz1 · 09-15-2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks for sharing your stay at the SSR.

Greysword · 09-15-2009, 06:06 PM

One thing that never gets old for me is the spaciousness of a 1 or 2BR apartment at Disney! That is living in style, which you just can't get in a hotel room (regardless of how cool the theming is). The full kitchen, seperation of living and berthing areas, the HUGE bathrooms and tub, and the laundry facilities are priceless!!! Glad you had a great time!

- Chris

dizney4us · 09-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Glad you enjoyed SSR. We love it too!

GreenMonster12 · 09-15-2009, 07:08 PM

I just came back from a 7 day stay at SSR. We loved the resort. There were 6 of us in a 2 bedroom villa and it was wonderful. We were in the Grandstand which was fantastic. We loved the pool there and the Backstretch Bar and first stop on the busses on the way back to the parks. The resort is large so we were very happy with our central location!

Anyways, I am in my late 20's and wondering if down the road, would it be worth purchasing a DVC? Any gray areas and hidden fees that would sneak up on members? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!

disfanRN · 09-15-2009, 10:45 PM

We have stayed at SSR a couple of times, Both in Congress Park, and I have enjoyed both stays there. I usually have a car but have used the bus service to MK several times and found it to be as good as other resorts.

Hunclemarco · 09-16-2009, 07:07 AM

We like SSR also. We stayed at the Grandstand section, so we got a little spoiled being near their pool and minutes to the "hospitality" area. We also like BCV....and during our last stay, we were at BCV. Noticed that we didn't go to DTD as much since it was a little more hassle/time to get there. We liked being within walking/boat distance when staying at SSR. I know that some don't like SSR due to location, but we like both resorts for their respective locations. In our opinion, if we were to choose which place was "out of the way" the most, i'd say AKV, but they have their advantages too.

DiznyDi · 09-16-2009, 07:45 AM

SSR ! Glad you enjoyed it, too!

09-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
meriface11 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CT Posts: 228	Just back from our first magical DVC stay...we are SSR lovers! DH and I just came back from a 5 night stay in a 2 bedroom at SSR using our developer's points. We considered ourselves lucky to get room 3210 in the Springs--just a short walk over to the bus stop, the main pool, and Artist's Palette. We debated whether we wanted the Springs to be the last on the bus stop, or The Grandstand to be the first, and I was concerned about the bus service after reading several postings, but we never had a problem. We liked being the last stop on the bus route on the way out to the parks, and in most cases always got a seat. Being the last stop home was a little annoying, but after a few trips we decided to get off at Congress Park and just walk home. It probably took just as long as sitting on the bus, but we enjoyed the short walk. And while SSR is a bit far from most of the parks, being walking distance to DTD gave us the freedom of "resort to resort" bus transportation. We enjoyed several late night resort dinners, and then just hopped the resort bus to DTD and walked home--something we would not have been able to do while staying at other resorts. We are staying at the Beach Club for our next stay in Jan, and I am very much looking forward to being walking distance to both Epcot and DHS, but I definitely think we will be doing another SSR stay in the near future (we are actually AKV owners). __________________ September 2005, 2006 2008 Wilderness Lodge September 2009 SSR January 2010 BC

09-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
disneynutz Earning My Ears One At A Time Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,795	Great information and well written. Thanks for sharing. __________________

09-15-2009, 02:27 AM	#3
vandy Vacations are getaways from vacation planning! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 708	Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. SSR may not be for everyone, but it does have its strong points and we always enjoy it when we cannot book another resort and have to stay 'home'! __________________ DH DW DD(23) DD(20) DS(18) DS(15)

09-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
MEK DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 4,175	SSR is my home resort and I enjoy it for the reasons you posted. I love the walking paths and the freedom out of doors. I just stayed at AKL Kidani and loved the inside of that resort, the room, the activities, and the animals, but I really missed the "wide open spaces" of SSR. __________________ Play'in It at Pop Sept 09 Anniversary Triphttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2299196 JUNE 09 TR...KICK'N IT AT KIDANI http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2212833 John's Song (written by MEK 2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvL--NbHTdU DH & I do Disney Solo! DEC 2008 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035732My June 2008 trip report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1922178[/size] Off site 2002, POR 2003, Royal Pacific / Daytona Beach 2004, CBR 2005, POP 2006, Saratoga Springs 2006, AS Music 2007, POP 2008, New DVC Member - Vero Beach & Saratoga Springs June 2008,SSR December 2008, Kidani / CSR June 2009,POP Sept 2009

09-15-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
ctrabada Has a knife hidden under her lime green dress Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 593	We own at SSR and love it and have found each area charming in its own way. We're excited we'll be staying at THV next week after a 4-night stay at HHR. We've stayed at all the DVC resorts (except Kidani & BLT) and I'm always comparing them to SSR. We love them all, but I feel like SSR has all the things I like and want in a DVC resort (crazy, huh?). __________________ Cristy 9/09 HH/THV * 7/09 BWV * 9/08 SSR * 1/08 SSR * 9/07 HH/AKV * 7/07 VBR * 2/07 Pop * 12/06 SSR * 9/06 OKW, BCV * 7/06 VBR * 5/06 SSR * 1/06 POP * 12/05 VWL * 10/05 BWV * 9/05 SSR/RPR/OKW * 5/05 SSR, Poly * 3/05 ASMu * 12/04 WL * 10/04 Pop * 9/04 POFQ * 7/04 Pop * 9/03 WL Concierge * 9/02 AKL Concierge * 7/00 Disney Magic 3-day cruise * 7/99 CBR * 5/94 Dolphin * 12/77 CR * 6/75 Poly

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09-15-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
littlestar DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,371	Glad you enjoyed SSR. __________________ DVC, Marriott & Wyndham Smoky Mts Owner

09-15-2009, 03:19 PM	#7
rentayenta Authentic Feelin' itchy I hear an infant cry and it's letdown city I would kiss their little chinchilla lips off! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 10,963	I cannot wait to go home next year! __________________ me DH DD12 DD10 DS8 Riley Guinness Relax boys, the belly dancer does not want your singles- a May 9-20 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post31925886

09-15-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
wildernessDad DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,117	The mega bus service nearby at DTD is a big advantage to SSR owners, I think. I think that BLT owners have the same benefit, as the MK bus area is just a short walk away. __________________

09-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#9
tallgalaz1 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ. Posts: 74	Thanks for sharing your stay at the SSR.

09-15-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
Greysword DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 510	One thing that never gets old for me is the spaciousness of a 1 or 2BR apartment at Disney! That is living in style, which you just can't get in a hotel room (regardless of how cool the theming is). The full kitchen, seperation of living and berthing areas, the HUGE bathrooms and tub, and the laundry facilities are priceless!!! Glad you had a great time! - Chris __________________

09-15-2009, 06:55 PM	#11
dizney4us Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 333	Glad you enjoyed SSR. We love it too! __________________

09-15-2009, 07:08 PM	#12
GreenMonster12 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 18	Is DVC worth the value? I just came back from a 7 day stay at SSR. We loved the resort. There were 6 of us in a 2 bedroom villa and it was wonderful. We were in the Grandstand which was fantastic. We loved the pool there and the Backstretch Bar and first stop on the busses on the way back to the parks. The resort is large so we were very happy with our central location! Anyways, I am in my late 20's and wondering if down the road, would it be worth purchasing a DVC? Any gray areas and hidden fees that would sneak up on members? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!! __________________ Been visiting Walt Disney World since 1986 Hotels stayed at over the years: Polynesian/Disney Inn/Carribbean Beach/Port Orleans Riverside/Port Orleans French Quarter/Swan/Coronado Springs/Wilderness Lodge/Disney's Vero Beach Resort September 2009: Saratoga Springs

09-15-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
disfanRN Grand Marshalls March 2005! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 419	We have stayed at SSR a couple of times, Both in Congress Park, and I have enjoyed both stays there. I usually have a car but have used the bus service to MK several times and found it to be as good as other resorts. __________________

09-16-2009, 07:07 AM	#14
Hunclemarco DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: P. Sherman...42 Wallaby Way, Sidney; Syracuse, NY Posts: 661	We like SSR also. We stayed at the Grandstand section, so we got a little spoiled being near their pool and minutes to the "hospitality" area. We also like BCV....and during our last stay, we were at BCV. Noticed that we didn't go to DTD as much since it was a little more hassle/time to get there. We liked being within walking/boat distance when staying at SSR. I know that some don't like SSR due to location, but we like both resorts for their respective locations. In our opinion, if we were to choose which place was "out of the way" the most, i'd say AKV, but they have their advantages too. __________________ Who is your DVC Guide? Follow this link! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1938468

09-16-2009, 07:45 AM	#15
DiznyDi DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeastern Ohio Posts: 961	SSR ! Glad you enjoyed it, too! __________________

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