Good news for SSR fans

[JudyS]

It is rather easy to get to Downtown Disney, and the walk from all builidngs currently open is no further than the walk from BWV to the International Gateway at Epcot. From the closest building you can reach DTD in 5 min or less on foot.

I don't think that's accurate. I walked from DTD to the Performance Hall, where they had the member update, and my pedometer said it was 2500 steps -- about a mile. (I have short legs!) From my BWV room to International gateway was a lot shorter -- about 1,200 steps, I think.

.... Unless you are extremely unfit or have an injury or a disability you would have to be very lazy to think it's too far to walk....

I did lots of walking at Disneyworld, and didn't mind it, but the walk from DTD to SS seemed far to me. Part of the problem was that there was no shade, and the Florida mid-day sun -- yikes! That's one of the differences between the walk to DTD and many of the other "long" walks at WDW -- most of the other walks have some shade, cool buildings to duck into, water fountains, etc. The walk to DTD has no break from the heat. Anyone care to stroll to DTD around 1 pm for lunch, this July?

 

[RobDoc]

I don't think that's accurate.

Performance Hall is farther than any of the presently open buildings at SSR. In addition, tjkraz stated that it was about 5 minutes from the closest building in Congress park. It's a little more than 400 yards from there ... and probably is almost a mile from Performance Hall to DD, as you suggested.

The walk from the Congress Park area to DD is thru a park-like wooded area along the lake.

Based on the specifics offered by tjkraz, it is a very accurate statement. If you change the location to Performance Hall, then it is more than a 5 minute walk. It also will vary based on how fast you walk (and apparently how long your legs may be ).

Enjoy!

 

[fishermouse]

There are still over 700 units at those 3 compared to ultimately greater than 1350 for SSR and OKW (plus some VB and HH) so end up roughly 2 to one or just over. And ultimately if there are units left over, the resorts where the units usually end up being available are in less dem

 

[fishermouse]

There are still over 700 units at those 3 compared to ultimately greater than 1350 for SSR and OKW (plus some VB and HH) so end up roughly 2 to one or just over. And ultimately if there are units left over, the resorts where the units usually end up being available are in less demand. .

Let me put this in different terms so I can get it correct. If I'm selling shirts and have 50 red ones and 200 blue ones I seel 49 red and have one left over andsell 150 blue since there are 50 blue left over that means red is more in demand. Glad I got this figured out...

 

[fkj2]

How far do you think the walk to DTD will end up being from those most remote buildings still under construction?

I agree that the walk from the buildings that currently are open isn't too diffiuclt but it seems like it will be a hike from those outermost buildings still being built.

 

[RobDoc]

How far do you think the walk to DTD will end up being from those most remote buildings still under construction?

I agree that the walk from the buildings that currently are open isn't too diffiuclt but it seems like it will be a hike from those outermost buildings still being built.

I think the furthest buildings in the Paddock area that will be open this year will add another 100 yards to the walk to DD from the buildings in the Springs right now. The entire walk still won't be more than about 700 yards (guessing). When the last phase opens, the farthest buildings will be just over 1/2 mile away to the DD Marketplace area.

 

[lllovell]

Looks like I missed a good one here in the last few days.

Let me tell you of the power of the words here. I didnt have buyers remorse after signing the papers for SSR, I had a HEART ATTACK thinking we had made a terrible mistake reading all the negative posts here (I didnt find this board until a week or so after we signed). If you don't like it and want to share, great - the OP did a fantastic job of saying why they didn't care for things. Some issues in the OP's report have been cleared up (and I hate that they weren't clearned up for OP while they were at SSR), but when the bashing begins, it becomes a worthless thread to those of us that know better. To those that DON'T know and are looking for information about buying into SSR or DVC in general, these threads are very harmful when the negative talk occurs. There is a huge difference between opinions and negative bashing. I love reading opinions (and I love a good debate) but bashing is not even worth responding to any longer for me, unless it is to clear up obvious mistakes.

If you are so terribly umhappy with DVC and its adding of such lacking (in your opinion only) facilities, I would sell. I agree with the poster that said that DVC will probably not put in the time and money for smaller resorts if SSR continues to be the success that it has already become.

I also agree about different strokes AND that salesmen are salesmen. So, we have a chance here to set the record straight for people that DON'T know already. Bashing sends false information. Opinions of like or dislike can show a prospective purchaser valuable information.

 

[OneMoreTry]

Let me put this in different terms so I can get it correct. If I'm selling shirts and have 50 red ones and 200 blue ones I seel 49 red and have one left over andsell 150 blue since there are 50 blue left over that means red is more in demand. Glad I got this figured out...

Actual, solid logic is usually ignored on this forum in the middle of a good knock-down-drag-out. But I think you have the idea.

 

[gjw007]

I'm the one who used the word "yuk," and I defend the use of the word because I believe DVC is doing a real disservice to its members by building 800 units in an apartment complex with no real dining or nightlife options, save for Downtown Disney, which at nighttime apparently has to be accessed by bus (as do all the parks).... Building 800 SSR units has the effect of lowering the value of points at the other resorts. And I think that's just yucky.

I was watching McLintok! recently and this reminded me of a scene in the movie. I will misquote the actually lines but it gives an indication of the dialog. The principles: John Wayne (JW), Stephanie Powers (SP), and Patrick Wayne (PW).

SP: "Daddy, shoot him. He slandered me."
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
SP: "Daddy he admits it, shoot him"
JW: "What did he say"
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
SP: "Daddy, you heard him, he admits it. IF you love me you will shoot him"
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
JW: "Well you are my daughter and I surely do love you." He picks up a gun and shoots PW.

 

[Muushka]

I was watching McLintok! recently and this reminded me of a scene in the movie. I will misquote the actually lines but it gives an indication of the dialog. The principles: John Wayne (JW), Stephanie Powers (SP), and Patrick Wayne (PW).

SP: "Daddy, shoot him. He slandered me."
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
SP: "Daddy he admits it, shoot him"
JW: "What did he say"
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
SP: "Daddy, you heard him, he admits it. IF you love me you will shoot him"
PW: "I said what I said and I will say it to the death"
JW: "Well you are my daughter and I surely do love you." He picks up a gun and shoots PW.

Yes, but they were blanks!

 

[Galahad]

I remember DW and I being concerned when the announcement came in the mail a few years ago that there were then 25,000 DVC families. At the time our fear was that they were growing too big too fast to really continue to be everything to its members that had been promised them. Well unless the more recent 50,000 are all miserable, I'd guess that our fears were unfounded then. I'm guessing they would also be unfounded now.

 

[crisi]

Although Galahad, if you want to go back in time....as DVC has gotten bigger, some of the nice things they used to be able to do have gone away. i.e. pre-assigned rooms in favor of room ready. My guess is that pre-assigning rooms was a blip on the radar when DVC was a few hundred rooms....as more and more rooms were added Disney noticed the number of hours being spent by CMs at the task. ChuckS tells about pre-checkin (which sounds wonderful to me) and other early OKW owners tell about community events long since gone. Pa@OKW talks about peach colored towels in the bathrooms and silk flowers and placemats - all long gone (probably gone more towards them being "appropriated" than having to do with the size of the program).

To compensate, some things have gotten better. OKW owners would have never filled a cruise by themselves - it takes a bigger membership to pull that off. And we now have additional choices at the seven month window.

 

[gjw007]

Yes, but they were blanks!

True, but the statement before that would be that DVC therefore needs to tear down all the DVC units to have the same effect as JW shooting PW. The punchline then comes that JW had used blanks and PW is very much alive.

 

[alsipd]

"Yes, we too came in to SSR from a different way. We passed the entrance to OKW before coming up to the entrance to SSR. We didn't pass the DTD hotels at all. Guess we came in a back way!"

This is the front way into the downtown disney DVC resorts!

The way the original poster came is the back way, down hotel row from 535 by Goodings!

 

[TDC Nala]

I believe DVC is doing a real disservice to its members by building 800 units in an apartment complex with no real dining or nightlife options, save for Downtown Disney, which at nighttime apparently has to be accessed by bus (as do all the parks). And contrary to what one SSR defender said, there is no such thing as a "convenient" bus ride.

If it will get me to PI and back, it's convenient. And that's a shorter bus ride than anyplace else, I guess.

 

[Beachangel]

Yikes, I just made a ressie of SSR in August since my home resort, BWV is booked. Think I may have to read some favorable reviews before I change my mind!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Beachangel says : Think I may have to read some favorable reviews before I change my mind!

I feel there's plenty of favorable/positive reviews right here on this thread as well as on other threads on the DVC boards. Don't let the reviews of a handful of (some) unfounded remarks by outspoken posters make you nervous. Enjoy your stay !
ps: this is how I figured some would react to unfounded negative comments (i.e. yuk, lousy, infererior.....). It's a pretty unfair characterization I feel

 

[Beachangel]

I feel there's plenty of favorable/positive reviews right here on this thread as well as on other threads on the DVC boards. Don't let the reviews of a handful of (some) unfounded remarks by outspoken posters make you nervous. Enjoy your stay !
ps: this is how I figured some would react to unfounded negative comments (i.e. yuk, lousy, infererior.....). It's a pretty unfair characterization I feel

I've been trying to read the good and not so good between work and decided to change my reservation while there's still availability @ VWL. I've stayed at WL many times and know the property. Maybe we'll make a visit to SSR to check things out for another time.

 

[lllovell]

I've been trying to read the good and not so good between work and decided to change my reservation while there's still availability @ VWL. I've stayed at WL many times and know the property. Maybe we'll make a visit to SSR to check things out for another time.

The only REAL issue I would suggest people decide on BEFORE booking SSR versus the other resorts is the kind of resort you like. If you prefer the hotel style, you probably won't like SSR. If you enjoy the feel of OKW or a more relaxed time, then you probably WILL enjoy it. I like both - so I can't wait to try them all!!!

Also, if you want the great view of DTD at SSR, you better go before they are all built. Once that happens, the DTD views are going to become highly requested and there is no way they will be able to fill ALL those requests.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Beachangel says : I've been trying to read the good and not so good between work and decided to change my reservation while there's still availability @ VWL.

It's a shame that a few harsh, unfounded comments pushed you into changing your plans. Hmmm. Those words "stuck with", "yuk" and the rest of the descriptive adjectives really leave strong impacts on people. I predict if the SSR put-downs continue on like they have it's gonna be REALLY, REALLY difficult to get the smaller resorts because alot of folks will be booking those based on derogatory comments they read here.
What a couple of those people complained about (aka the difficulty booking at the 7 month window), will very well materialize and, in part, maybe due to their posts !
Have a good trip at VWL Beachangel. I don't think you can go wrong at any DVC resort