So I booked the Saratoga Springs $38/nt deal!

[mbb]

we've checked in at 8am, and our room was ready..other times, we've had to wait until 4:30pm (if we wanted a room that met our requests)

Best advice, get there in the am, check in, get your card. Head for the DVC sales office ( you could probably book a tour now) and let your girls head to the DVC Kids Club...they'll have fun, you'll get to see what DVC is all about

Have a nice lunch, and your room *should* be ready

Then head for the pool, relax, and enjoy

 

[Lewisc]

I actually have paid in full already (booked through travelocity). I called Disney again last night and they confirmed again that yes they have my travelocity ressie on file, so hopefully we are good to go.

I am just concerned that since this price was so low that TONS of people booked it on travelocity and now the property will be overbooked. I am thinking about showing up before noon and hope to get some sort of a guarantee that SSR does indeed have a studio for me for sometime that afternoon.

?: booking into a DVC property the check in time is 4 pm. What time ahve any DVCers been able to check-in (and actually get a room)?

Thanks
Suzy

I wouldn't plan on getting a room before 4 pm. I agree, get there by noon in case they're overbooked.

I'm not sure I would have booked one night. There is a good chance you won't get a room until 4pm or later and you'll have to check out the next morning. Late checkouts are not generally offered in DVC properties.

 

[CharlesTD]

I actually have paid in full already (booked through travelocity). I called Disney again last night and they confirmed again that yes they have my travelocity ressie on file, so hopefully we are good to go.

I am just concerned that since this price was so low that TONS of people booked it on travelocity and now the property will be overbooked. I am thinking about showing up before noon and hope to get some sort of a guarantee that SSR does indeed have a studio for me for sometime that afternoon.

?: booking into a DVC property the check in time is 4 pm. What time ahve any DVCers been able to check-in (and actually get a room)?

Thanks
Suzy

We have been in our room as early as 10 AM and also as late as 8 PM it really just depends but X mas day expect a much longer wait to get your room but leave your bags with bell services and change into you bathing suite and go for a dip then a walk over to DTD.

 

[riu girl]

Thanks for all the info. I will plan on checking in around 11 am - noon and see if there is a room available. If not, we will swim or go to DTD. Regarding requests I am hoping to request a room in the springs area so we can be close to the pool. That will be our only request so hopefully we will get a springs room.

Can anyone tell me anything about the childrens club? Is it only for DVC owners ? Is there a charge? Do we have to book a DVC tour to use the club? Can we go to the club with the kids or do we have to leave them there without us? What kids activities are offered?

Any info. about the kids club would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Suzy V

 

[madonna31]

I am just concerned that since this price was so low that TONS of people booked it on travelocity and now the property will be overbooked. I am thinking about showing up before noon and hope to get some sort of a guarantee that SSR does indeed have a studio for me for sometime that afternoon.

Don't worry, if they are overbooked on studio's, then you will be upgraded to a one-bedroom. Lucky you, you are not a DVC member and generally those that are not get upgraded over those that are. (this is to futher intice you into purchasing DVC)

As for 'being charged for extra people in the room', Disney only charges after the second adult over the age of 18. So if you will be having two adults and two children under the age of 18 in your room, then you will not be charged anything further.

Hope that helps. Congrats on a FANTASTIC rate for a BEAUTIFUL resort. You are going to LOVE it, it is a wonderful resort!

 

[pkitty]

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[seashoreCM]

If by chance they didn't have enough studios, what do you think would happen?y

Disney could offer a free room at another resort of its choice for just that night. Whether they actually do that, I am not sure.

If Disney chose Bonnet Creek or Swan or Dolphin they would have to arrange return airport transportation if the guest reserved Magical Express and it was their last night. (Arriving transportation is not a second problem because the guest already got to Saratoga Springs to find the first problem of overbooking.)

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[pjpoohbear]

Why would Disney put a guest at Bonnet Creek? This resort isn't even connected with Disney in any way, other than Disney providing an access road.

The swan or dolphin make more sense. Or even a good neighbour hotel if the on property rooms are filled.

Penny

 

[riu girl]

I am still down in Florida and this is my first time on line since Dec 17.

SSR worked out 100%.
It was AMAZING!!!!!!!
Checked in around noon and they had a room ready for us.
The pool was INCREDIBLE

 

[DutchsMommy]

Well, that's excellent! Thank goodness after all you went through. You'll have to give us the full scoop when you get back. Hope your trip is fantastic.

 

[riu girl]

Just got home last night and just wanted to provide a quick update. SSR was amazing. We checked in around noon and there was a room available for us. It was located on the main floor facing a beautiful fountain. We were very close to the main pool. We spent hours in the pool since it was much warmer then the air temp and the kids enjoyed the pool party hosted in the afternoon. The pool was incredible.
The resort offers childrens activities as well as a childrens/teens play room. Just sitting on the patio overlooking the fountain was memorable. We stayed at the resort all day/evening and even Mickey and Minnie came for a visit in the evening. The next day we headed over to DTD and spent a few hours there.
We were in Florida for 23 days and have many wonderful memories . This will be by far one of our most special memories.