I have a feeling you are going to be disappointed in SSR. We just got back from a stay at OKW (layout very similiar to SSR), and like you we REALLY love AKL and VWL. Our main disappointments were the MULTIPLE bus stops, no indoor corridors, and our location was SO FAR from the main pool, restaurants, etc. Here's some pixie dust hoping you get a good location at SSR!!!
It took Matt and I three trips to finally fall in love with SSR. I agree that it is VAST, and multiple bus stops and long, outdoor walks seem overwhelming.. at first. But we ended up really falling in love with just those things!! Hope you guys end up enjoying it and appreciating its differences from AKL!!
Can't believe you still have tons of time left to enjoy it!!