Peppermint Pedicure at SSR

[cinderminnie]

Anyone who has done the Peppermint Pedicure at SSR during the holidays, PLEASE describe what it is and how it is done. Do you remember the cost? Can not find it in the search on boards or even on the Spa's website.
Thank YOU!

 

[CarolAnnC]

My two girls and I had the peppermint pig pedicures last November. We enjoyed them very much! It was a spa pedicure, very relaxing, and they used some peppermint scented defoliating and massage creams. They offered holiday colors for the nail polish as well. I seem to recall it was around $55, but it is discounted for DVC members. I believe they are offering the same discount this year, and it may already be on the DVC Website. I hope to have one again this year!

 

[momsgoofy]

It was in the Member magazine...don't ask me what it's called, I'm still too new to the DVC. I do know that you can call the Spa directly and they will tell you all about it...or anything they offer. The previous poster is correct...it doesn't seem to have changed from what I was told on the phone. You can even book the treatments now...DH and I have ressies for our trip at Christmas...he's getting the 50 mins. Swedish massage while I get the Peppermint Pedicure. DS didn't want to try anything so he's hanging out while we get pampered. If you make a ressie, they ask that it be held with a credit card and I was told we had to cancel a minimum of 4 hours prior to the treatment time.

The phone number for SSR spa is 407-827-4455. Hope this helps.

 

[PixiePop]

Hi~
I have one scheduled for our trip in November. This will be my first pedicure and I am looking forward to it.

 

[momsgoofy]

Hi~
I have one scheduled for our trip in November. This will be my first pedicure and I am looking forward to it.

I gather you mean, first ever pedicure? If so, you are in for an hour of !!! I don't have pretty, dainty little feet, but after I had my first pedicure, I was so hooked!! At the spa I go to here, it's an hour long session, with complimentary bottled water or iced tea and a good book I bring from home. (They have magazines, but I can only look at so many celebrity style articles.) The chair has the full massaging action, the tub is a mini spa tub with jets and the pedicurist is wonderful. She sloughs, scrubs, and files my old lady feet, uses these great sea salts exfoliating stuff, massages my feet and legs, then puts on a soothing cream covered in hot towels while I sit for about 10 minutes, followed by a polishing of my choice. From what the SSR CM told me I am expecting about the same service so WOOHOO!!!

And oh, here's a thought! I'm used to my spa giving me the really flimsy flip-flops to wear home...not a big deal, but if I'm walking back to my room, they may not be the best so I'm making a point of taking a pair flip-flops with me so I'm more comfortable walking. Just a thought I had...can't use my normal sandals since the pedicurist tells me to not cover the toes for an hour to allow the polish to fully dry.

Have a wonderful massage!

 

[cinderminnie]

I have done the Spa Pedicure treatment twice at SSR so I am glad to hear that the Peppermint Pig is the same Pedicure with just peppermint added and a special holiday color. WOOHOO! I did find it in Vacation Magic from last year! Thanks!
I wanted to also let the first timers to know that they have full use of the spa area for the whole day on the day of treatment. They have an area to change clothes and into a robe they have. Then you can use the sauna downstairs for 15 minutes prior to waiting for pedicure. Then upstairs to wait to be called in. The best part of the pedicure is the treatment and wrap of the legs along with the massage of legs. I remember that they put a quick dry dorp on each nail before they let you go. Then I go back to waiting room and eat a banana, read a magazine while my toes completely dry. You can take a shower and then get dressed to leave. I try to get there an hour before my appt to take full advantage of the spa.
You will love it! and want to come back each time!

 

[momsgoofy]

I have done the Spa Pedicure treatment twice at SSR so I am glad to hear that the Peppermint Pig is the same Pedicure with just peppermint added and a special holiday color. WOOHOO! I did find it in Vacation Magic from last year! Thanks!
I wanted to also let the first timers to know that they have full use of the spa area for the whole day on the day of treatment. They have an area to change clothes and into a robe they have. Then you can use the sauna downstairs for 15 minutes prior to waiting for pedicure. Then upstairs to wait to be called in. The best part of the pedicure is the treatment and wrap of the legs along with the massage of legs. I remember that they put a quick dry dorp on each nail before they let you go. Then I go back to waiting room and eat a banana, read a magazine while my toes completely dry. You can take a shower and then get dressed to leave. I try to get there an hour before my appt to take full advantage of the spa.
You will love it! and want to come back each time!

Cindy,

Thanks for the info about using the spa...I had forgotten about that...the CM I spoke with did tell me we could use the sauna, jacuzzi, etc. while there for the treatment. I may make a point of arriving early just to use it.

Thanks again!!

 

[athenna]

I am getting the peppermint pig pedi done om my b'day 11/30
I can't wait, should be a great present to myself!

 

[J and R's mom]

Hi~
I have one scheduled for our trip in November. This will be my first pedicure and I am looking forward to it.

I've never had a pedicure (ever) either. I plan on having this done on our trip later this year. I'd like DH to get one too but the name is scaring him away. I bet he'd really cringe if I told him about the quick-dry nail polish. I wonder what color he'd choose?

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

"The Peppermint Pig Pedicure" ... is DEFINATELY going in my itinerary, for our anniversary trip in july !

thank you cinderminnie , for posting the question. I would have never known, since I didn`t look at the spa brochure yet!

 

[cinderminnie]

Ok, this is funny. But it is not called Peppermint "PIG" Pedicure. You might get a chuckle out of the CM making your ressie at the Spa.

I read about it in the Winter 2004 Vacation Magic Magazine. It is called Peppermint Pedicure. A twist on the popular Peppermint Pig candy they sell from Saratoga NY at SSR in a pedicure. The peppermint lotion on your "piggies" is the tie together. Whatever it is, I am all for it!

I wonder if they can do a red and white stripes like peppermint on the nails? Now that would be holiday style!

I had a good laugh at the color for JandR'smom DH's pedicure.
Laura, we will be there at the same time in SSR! Are you excited or what?

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

thank you for telling me!!! if i called now without knowing, someone would have thought me a little strange

 

[JimMIA]

I have done the Spa Pedicure treatment twice at SSR so I am glad to hear that the Peppermint Pig is the same Pedicure with just peppermint added and a special holiday color.

ME TOO! I was getting the STRANGEST visual...

Must be a guy thing...

 

[PixiePop]

I've never had a pedicure (ever) either. I plan on having this done on our trip later this year. I'd like DH to get one too but the name is scaring him away. I bet he'd really cringe if I told him about the quick-dry nail polish. I wonder what color he'd choose?

After reading your response, I asked my husband if he would be interested in getting a peppermint pedicure....he just looked at me like I was crazy and walked away.... I guess that was a no?

Thanks for the great information everyone......I can't wait.

 

[CarolAnnC]

Although I have not viewed the current year's literature on the pedicure, I can assure you that last year it was the Peppermint Pig Pedicure. It was advertised heavily as such, and seemed to be a big hit.

I will have to check out the current title of it. Since it is themed on the Peppermint Pig story (which I have read since we bought the Peppermint Pigs last year). The actual Peppermint Pig came in a nice gift box, wrapped in a cloth bag with a real metal hammer. An old tradition from the Saratoga Springs area.

Off to check it out...

 

[momsgoofy]

"The Peppermint Pig Pedicure" ... is DEFINATELY going in my itinerary, for our anniversary trip in july !

thank you cinderminnie , for posting the question. I would have never known, since I didn`t look at the spa brochure yet!

TOMAR@SSR... When I called to make my ressie, I was told that the Peppermint Pedicure is only offered during the holidays...sorry it won't be there for July, but the CM told me it is the same pedicure as their regular pedicure, except for the peppermint. Not sure what lotion they use normally. You might want to call the spa and ask what will be available...the phone number is in my first post on this thread.

I've never had a pedicure (ever) either. I plan on having this done on our trip later this year. I'd like DH to get one too but the name is scaring him away. I bet he'd really cringe if I told him about the quick-dry nail polish. I wonder what color he'd choose?

J and R's mom...you might suggest a massage for your DH...that is what we're doing...while I get the pedicure he's getting a massage.

Laura, we will be there at the same time in SSR! Are you excited or what?

cinderminnie...You bet ya I'm excited!! I booked this trip back in January at our 11 month window and have been planning off and on ever since. It will be our first time at Christmas and I know it will be even more magical than any other time of the year. I just want to soak it all in when we get there!

 

[TOMAR@SSR]

Hey Laura, thank you for the info. I`m sure.."Whatever", they call it in July, I`m gunna it
thanks again for posting the # too!!!
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maria

 

[SueOKW]

do arrive early and enjoy the other ameneties. it's a love spa.. and unless we all show up at once, you can get some real quiet time in the sauna etc.

 

[momsgoofy]

TOMAR@SSR,

Glad to help out! Enjoy your spa time! I know I will...

SueOKW,

Thanks for the sauna tip...it should be a great time...even if ya'll show up while I'm there...it'd just turn into a "hen party"....

 

[MrGrumpy222]

My wife says she enjoys pedicures but they tickle, why go through that ladies? Does anyone else endure such torment?