Just back from SSR

[MMcCarthy]

I first trip to SSR was wonderful. We pulled in on Monday after driving all night Sunday at got a wonderful room at 11 am. The front desk person was excellent. She gave us the option of the room we took or another one that was not quite ready but had a better view of Downton Disney. We opted for the first room. It was in the Congress Park Section--we walked to Downtown Disney for dinner that evening. There was a small pool outside our room that was wonderful for late night and early morning dips. The rooms are a little smaller than Old Key West Rooms--escpecially the living room and kitchen area. Everything was wonderful and clean. We had a problem with an allergic reaction on Tuesday and the front desk/store was able to get us some allergy medication extremely quick. We went up to the "big" pool late Wednesday night. It was after the slide had closed and my kids were not too happy with that. Some idiot got into an argument with his mother or mother in law while we were there--I didn't appreciate that. We tried to get ice cream but forgot the store closed at 11pm. The next evening we went up early enough the kids and grandpa could go down the slide. It was soo funny watching grandpa come down the slide. We stayed until after the slide had closed but gave us enough time to go get Mickey Ice Cream on a stick from the store. We also ate at the Artist's Palette that evening. The food was very good and they give you a lot of it. Overall I was extremely pleased with SSR. I will not got back to it if I have over 6 people in a two bedroom--I really appreciated the extra room at OKW. I know my family of four will be back. The parks were really great. I was very worried about the lines since it was spring break for my kids but we waited at the most 90 minutes for a ride. I was a little surprised by the heat. I really didn't think it would be as hot as it was. I was very pleased with the shows and the fact that we had laundry machines in our room. I also was disappointed that we could only have one fast pass per person. Last year when we went, we had two fast passes per person. It really helped cut down on the wait time. Don't miss Fantasmic-it was just as good this time as every other we have seen it.
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[DisneyFreaks]

Your report has made me even more excited for our first trip "home" to SSR in december. It's so nice reading positive reviews of this resort. Thanks so much!

 

[LIFERBABE]

Thanks for ther report!!

Cant wait to go home again!!

 

[elijahpep]

GREAT REPORT!


Sounds like you all had a great time!

~DW

 

[Disney-Kim]

just curious...how did you have 2 Fastpasses per person????

it's always been one per ticket???? unless you get the rides that are not on the system...but I thought that was Disneyland????

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you had a great time.

 

[FlyingfreeWDW]

just curious...how did you have 2 Fastpasses per person????

it's always been one per ticket???? unless you get the rides that are not on the system...but I thought that was Disneyland????

Now I'll start with the disclaimer: I am not suggesting anyone do this. We did this by mistake and mistake only. Please follow the rules.

Ok, that is out of the way. We got a fast pass for a ride. We went up to use it and they stated that we needed one per person. We goofed, and only got one for our party. We had done this a few times before someone even mentioned it. We were allowed on the ride anyway. So in theory you could get one, get another one with your DW/DS/DD's tickets and have 2 or more. Maybe this is what happened with them. Or they were given a fast pass for taking a DVC tour. It was an honest mistake on our part and one we've never made again.

 

[brivers222]

Thanks for your report!

We are even more excited about getting a good room for our trip in 10 days!

We are arriving around 8am and want to get a good room, even if we have to wait for it! Good News you got a good one at 11am!

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

So glad you had a good trip home. I'm excited about our first trip in November.
Quick question for you though, can you send packages from the parks to your room at SSR? I'm pretty sure the answer is yes but my DH wanted me to check. He's convinced that since its DVC the same rules don't apply. Thanks for any help.

 

[marianneb]

SSR is a Beautiful Resort. You will Love it.

 

[byoung]

Thanks for reporting.

 

[sweetinmaine]

We've stayed at BWV and OKW in the past. Our first trip to SSR will be this October...Thanks for the trip report. The more I read about it the more I'm looking forward to it!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

just curious...how did you have 2 Fastpasses per person????

Actually, we've been to WDW and have been able to grab a FP for a specific ride and then immediately been able to go to another FP ride for anther one. I think it depends on the crowd levels and time of year. But we've definitely held more than one FP at a time.