Help me decide: SSR or OKW?

[adtillma]

We usually are a middle of November Disney going family but this year my oldest DS qualified for Jr. Beta Nationals which are being held at the Swan & Dolphin in June. We are planning on going down and spending some time at the parks. It will be me, DH, DS#1, and DS#2 (who is 9). Our two options are SSR and OKW. We have never stayed at either other those and I was wondering if anyone had a preference of one over the other.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I own SSR and prefer it. OKW is larger, however, and the studios have 2 actual queen beds vs. Saratoga's queen + sleeper sofa.

 

[MamaBelle4]

First, congratulations to your oldest son!

Personally, I would choose SSR. But I've never stayed at OKW. We just stayed at SSR and I immediately fell in love. It was perfect for our family. DS has so much to do on down nights, I even snagged a quick drink with my DH at DS while my sister kept my kids. It was fantastic.

 

[jimandami]

We have stayed at and enjoyed both, but I would pick SSR. They have better QS dining options and 2 really fun feature pools. Plus, the walk to Disney Springs is nice and easy.

 

[Deb & Bill]

OKW has a boat that heads over to Disney Springs. SSR you can walk over there or take their boat to Disney Springs. If you have a studio, the OKW studio will give you more room, plus two queen beds instead of one queen bed and one double sleeper sofa. SSR has a nice counter service restaurant in the Carriage House. OKW only has an expanded pool counter service with dining outside on picnic tables. For table service OKW has Olivia's (where we like to each breakfast and dinner). SSR has the Turf Club. SSR also has a counter service at the Paddock Pool. OKW has one themed pool and three neighborhood pools (non-themed). SSR has three themed pools and one neighborhood pool (non-themed).