Mini Trip Report! Big Screen Movies at High Rock Spring Pool (SSR) Photo Links Added

[LIFERBABE]

Hi Neighbors,

Just returned from our girls trip last week where we spent 2 nights at BWV and 4 nights at SSR. I was really thrilled to see the huge movie screen set up almost nightly at the High Rock Spring pool showing Disney Movies!!

They played Nemo, Toy Story and I cant remember the others, but they started at 8pm. Saw lots of new activities, and cant wait for our family reunion at SSR in June! I know my boys will enjoy the movies and the other activities.

We had a great time at both resorts, and we did the DDP which my friends were thrilled with. It was nice as 4 ladies to not have to worry about splitting the bill or figuring out the tip. They LOVED Turf Club and decided to forego Wolfgang Puck, to dine there again. They liked Turf Club (EXCELLENT service) better than Le Cellier, (who's service was terrible).

We stayed in a Dedicated 2 bedroom in the first building of the The Springs and once they saw the room they didnt want to go back to the parks!
There were no rooms available in the Grandstand bldg (only 1 was open) but I was able to go over twice to check out the new pool area I love the red loungers and the 2nd time I went over was on checkout day and I chilled out by the pool and relaxed until it was time to catch ME.(which worked great except we flew SWA and they dont participate in return luggage service) The pool was very quiet and we basically had it all to ourselves. I think they did an excellent job. I did take more photos of the pool area if anyone wants to see

Ownerslocker worked like a charm and i cant wait to return with my lighter, cuter luggage.

BWV was great for the location. We were only there for 2 nights with a late arrival the first. We shared a studio the first 2 nights (to splurge points on the 2 bedroom) We visited Epcot and had dinner at Le Cellier which was crowded loud and sloooow service. That said, I would still go back, if I was on the DDP, but not if I was paying cash. Our bill for 4 of us for dinner came to $245!!! The filet is still pretty good but I did not enjoy the risotto as much as my last visit. Sunshine Seasons was very good for our counter service lunch.

 

[littlestar]

Nice report. Thanks for posting.

 

[SaratogaShan]

Glad you had a great trip. I am excited about movies at the pool as well......GREAT idea!

And I definately want to see your photos please!

 

[spiceycat]

yes definitely want see your pictures.

like the ideal of movies at the pool!

 

[bobbiwoz]

What a great trip you had! I like the idea of movies at the pool too!


Bobbi

 

[loribell]

Glad you had a great trip. I really need to take a trip with just a couple of friends some day (really soon).

Yes please, I want to see more pics of the Grandstand pool or anything else you took!

 

[lizziepooh]

Sounds like you had a great trip!

 

[disneymom8589]

I'm getting more and more excited for my 1st trip to SSR this summer!!

 

[Slakk]

Wow the nightly movies are a real positive. We plan on a June 08 SSR trip - cannot wait!

 

[paults]

sounds like a great trip and you definitely made good use of your pts by getting a studio the 1st 2 nts and then the 2 bed at SSR

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Thanks for the report Liferbabe! I love the idea of movies at the pool. How fun!!!

 

[murphy t]

Hi,
Glad you liked the resort. We are staying there over Thankgsgiving. We own at Boardwalk and my husband is a little reluctant to stay any place else. Which area do you think is the best to stay in? We like DTD but also want to be close to the main pool and dining areas.
Thanks, Murphy

 

[LIFERBABE]

Thanks all!!
Slakk, I was nervous having 4 women in a studio, but it worked out great. We checked in on a Fri night at 11pm, so no way was I booking 2 studios for that and Saturday was a park day and I knew we would be gone all day and night so I booked 1 standard view studio at BWV for our first 2 nights and hoped for the best. It worked out great and the new sofa bed was really comfortable and when we moved over to the 2 bedroom they were kicking up their heels!

We did have a nice time. My family visits the parks once every 6 days on average, so hitting the parks twice and trying to show my friends everything, really wore us all out. That is the 1 thing I will do different when travelling with adults is let them set the pace and take it a little easier.


We also went over (we were right across the street) to see the AKV models. They are very nice and I do like the colors and the extra bath and pull out chair. The master bath tub is different, it is a large rectangle soaking tub w jets (about 36 inches across) where the other DVC's are the oval corner tubs (52" across). The kitchen cabinetry I think clashes with the rest of the unit. It is too fake/cartoony looking imho and with the marble countertops and black appliances, the cabinets (which are open to the dining/living area so you see them plenty) detract from an otherwise African Contemporary feel.

We are planning on picking up points at AKV, but I want Dh to see the models when we return in June.

Ok, I do have a few pictures. Another thing that was dramatically different on our girls trip, is we did not take many pictures at all I guess they are old enough to remember

 

[LIFERBABE]

Hi,
Glad you liked the resort. We are staying there over Thankgsgiving. We own at Boardwalk and my husband is a little reluctant to stay any place else. Which area do you think is the best to stay in? We like DTD but also want to be close to the main pool and dining areas.
Thanks, Murphy

Hi murphyt,

I am one of the biggest SSR fans on this board, my family prefers it over all others that we own. We have only stayed in Congress Park (closest to DTD MarketPlace) and have for our last 5 stays. We like Congress park because of the quiet pool and hot spa, the DTD views, the BBQ pavilion, and the walks to the main area are about 5 min. for us.

The Springs location this trip was really convenient to the main pool and dining, and we had a nice lake fountain view. I liked being last for the bus stop, because after the bus picked us up, it headed out to wherever we were going.

The bus stop order coming back to the resort is GrandStand, Carousel, Paddock, Congress Park and The Springs. So if you miss the Grandstand bus, race over to The Springs stop and you can still catch the same bus. I think the busses dont take more than 8 min to circle the resort, so walk fast! We only had to stand once and that was the closing bus from MK. The driver said another bus in 20 min. if we chose to wait so we stood. Otherwise the busses were never more than 1/2 full.

We will still request Congress Park as a family and I want to try the golf views of the Grandstand. We can get to the main areas of SSR within 12 min. from anywhere in the resort, and that is acceptable for us. The only area I would not care to stay in is the Carousel.

I like that SSR has so many desireable locations, because it spreads the wealth and not everyone is fighting for the same thing. I missed my DTD view this trip, but the Springs was great for my girlfriends.

If anyone can help me post my photos from snapfish, I would really appreciate it, I can only get the thumbnail size to show

 

[Lexxiefern]

Sounds like a wonderful trip! I too really like the idea of movies by the pool. I hope they keep it up.

 

[ErinC]

Sounds great Liferbabe. Can't wait to see the photos. Thanks for the tip about the bus, I may use that in a couple of weeks if we get our grandstand request.

 

[ebenmax]

Sounds like a wonderful trip!! And what fun to show your girlfriends all that Disney has to offer!!

Our family is so excited for the movies by the pool as well. I wonder if we will be too tired after days in the parks to even get to enjoy them!

I have to agree with the comment on the AKV kitchens. When I first saw them I really did not like the brown and black together. Then in other pictures with different lighting, they didn't look as bad. So, we are waiting to see the real thing when we go to SSR this summer to make a final judgement.

Once again, glad you had fun and thanks for sharing.

Ellen

 

[Mtnman44]

That is great to hear about pool movies at SSR! I saw a photo somewhere of this at the BVW pool, I think? Do they do it there also?

 

[tiggercrew]

Thanks, Liferbabe, for the great report. My family is taking a trip to SSR this July to relax and do other things besides the parks (we already have a May vacation scheduled for parks). I would love to hear what you and your family do when you are not at the parks. This will be our first stay at SSR so all comments are welcomed.

 

[murphy t]

Thanks for all the greart info, Liferbabe
Murphy T