We were able to score a last minute booking before all our points expired this year. Overall, we were very pleased with SSR. At first my 7 yr old daughter missed the excitement of our home resort BWV but after the first trip to the pool she never once complained. The rooms were nice as expected, although the sleeper couch was uncomfortable to even sit on. I had to put a pillow under me to keep from sinking into the couch. The bed was comfy even with my bad back.
Our biggest complaint about the resort was the line at Artist Palette during breakfast. The logistics and line was pathetic on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving. We wound up scoring some frozen waffles, english muffins, some peanut butter, OJ and milk. Grabbed a handful of individual butter, syrup, jellies, sugar, etc from the condiments area and it really made our experience much better. This trip we never did any other food shopping since were only spent 5 nights with very busy days. We did grab some late night dinner at the Artist Palette. Flatbreads left a lot to be desired for, but the salads were great! Otherwise, all our meals were at the parks.
When we were flying home I asked my girl what her favorite part of the trip was and she said it was the pool. Coming from a kid that for the first time enjoyed Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain RR, Test Track, etc. I was surprised. But alas, I forgot just how much fun it is to swim at 10pm at night.
An unexpected highlight to the trip was wandering in MGM at the last minute to unexpectedly catching the High School Musical show. My daughter was all smiles and sung each word to every song. Even got pulled up to do some dancing. 
Like OKW one of my favorite things about this resort is the ability to drive up to your unit. Unlike OKW you don't have to hike up multiple flights of steps after a long day at the parks.
In the future I could definitely see spending time here with the kids and with just the Mrs. Next on our list is AKV.
Our biggest complaint about the resort was the line at Artist Palette during breakfast. The logistics and line was pathetic on the Saturday morning after Thanksgiving. We wound up scoring some frozen waffles, english muffins, some peanut butter, OJ and milk. Grabbed a handful of individual butter, syrup, jellies, sugar, etc from the condiments area and it really made our experience much better. This trip we never did any other food shopping since were only spent 5 nights with very busy days. We did grab some late night dinner at the Artist Palette. Flatbreads left a lot to be desired for, but the salads were great! Otherwise, all our meals were at the parks.
When we were flying home I asked my girl what her favorite part of the trip was and she said it was the pool. Coming from a kid that for the first time enjoyed Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain RR, Test Track, etc. I was surprised. But alas, I forgot just how much fun it is to swim at 10pm at night.
An unexpected highlight to the trip was wandering in MGM at the last minute to unexpectedly catching the High School Musical show. My daughter was all smiles and sung each word to every song. Even got pulled up to do some dancing. Like OKW one of my favorite things about this resort is the ability to drive up to your unit. Unlike OKW you don't have to hike up multiple flights of steps after a long day at the parks.
In the future I could definitely see spending time here with the kids and with just the Mrs. Next on our list is AKV.
Already trying to plan our next trip (or next purchase of points)
The pool was so nice and warm - we loved it too. 
Here's to 2008! Thanks for the pictures! We sure missed it!
