I see a number of people that had Congress Park, most with DTD views - can you tell me when you checked in? I'm curious, because despite the facts that we booked 11 mos out, requested C Pk & DTD view, and had 2 people with limited mobility (scooters) plus a stroller (noted at res time and re-confirmed well in advance), and checked in by noon (Dec 30) we ended up in the furthest point out in the Paddock. While the CM told us there would be a room in CP although it was not yet ready and we agreed to wait for it, he proceeded to assign us to Paddock, rm 6121 instead. We were not near anything - not even a bus stop. I could deal with not getting CP, but really - the location we received was inappropriate. I know lots of DVCers checked in on Dec 30 - I find it very hard to believe everyone in a 2 BR checked in before us leaving no better options than this room.
We've only stayed at SSR 2X, requesting Congress Park each time. First time, we were in Carousel (mid May) and this time in Paddock. We checked in early but were willing to wait each time, and both times were ultimately told "nothing else is available". I will not be staying at SSR again unless we are desperate, and I am seriously considering selling my SSR and taking the loss on them in order to switch resorts. Not getting your request is one thing, but staying so far out, esp with a scooter and no car, is not enjoyable IMO. The cold weather didn't help, either - getting to the bus stop and then waiting 40+ min for a bus in the freezing cold was NOT what my 74 YO mom considered "fun" (& ITA w/ her!).
We've only stayed at SSR 2X, requesting Congress Park each time. First time, we were in Carousel (mid May) and this time in Paddock. We checked in early but were willing to wait each time, and both times were ultimately told "nothing else is available". I will not be staying at SSR again unless we are desperate, and I am seriously considering selling my SSR and taking the loss on them in order to switch resorts. Not getting your request is one thing, but staying so far out, esp with a scooter and no car, is not enjoyable IMO. The cold weather didn't help, either - getting to the bus stop and then waiting 40+ min for a bus in the freezing cold was NOT what my 74 YO mom considered "fun" (& ITA w/ her!).