SSR is a great DVC!

[SL6827]

Not sure why anyone would consider SSR the DVC slums? This is a great resort.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Not sure why anyone would consider SSR the DVC slums? This is a great resort.

The short walk to Disney Springs from Congress Park is why I love SSR.

 

[mom2rb]

I love SSR.

 

[glamdring269]

The short walk to Disney Springs from Congress Park is why I love SSR.

You know I was thinking about this recently. We own at BRV and love staying there. But when we visit during F&W festival all we think about is trying to get into a Boardwalk resort. Then it occurred to me: why not just go to SSR and have Disney Springs every night instead?

Haven't done it yet but definitely something we've considered for a future trip.

 

[Beezle2]

It's our home resort and we think it is awesome also <3

 

[Miffy]

I don't even have DVC, but we love SSR and often stay there, reserving through WDW.

 

[Ginger R]

We own at BWV but we also enjoy stays at SSR!

 

[han22735]

I think after the refurb happens it will improve on the "slum" status especially with the new pull down real bed instead of the sofa bed. We stayed there last year and loved being near the Paddock pool area, the walk to DS and lower points.

 

[4luv2cdisney]

We really liked it, too but only if preferred view - the prime benefit being access to DS. Although, I really want to try a THV at least once on a "minimal parks" visit. (I think it'd drive me nuts if trying to visit parks every day.)

 

[Melissa Perez]

the spread out nature reminds me less of a hotel and more a living community... we love it. I love the running paths and of course easy access to being at Ever After Jewelry for 9am opening

 

[SL6827]

Wondering if they are going to replace the mattresses here during the refurb. Back is just a little sore today, but nothing major.

 

[Minniesgal]

Agree we also love SSR and often prefer it over many of the more deluxe resorts

 

[larry47591]

We just stayed here a couple week ago. Split stay with poly. First time at both. I like both but Poly was much nicer. I would stay at SSR again but I will wait for the refurb. Should be outstanding.

 

[The Jackal]

Wondering if they are going to replace the mattresses here during the refurb. Back is just a little sore today, but nothing major.

Yes, everything in the room will be replaced .It is a hard goods refurb.

 

[princessfionasmom]

I’ve always found it funny when people say it slum. The first time we ever stayed at SSR we rented point from my friend and its why we bought DVC. We bought BLT and now we’re looking to do an add on. Looking at prices I said to DH lets add on at SSR, we like the resort, certainly don’t mind “having” to stay there and the proximity to DS is fantastic. I’m finding the more stays we have, we more down time we like to plan and we love heading to DS to eat and walk around. And the prices resale are way better than anything direct. Win win for me!

 

[Madame]

We love SSR as well! So peaceful after the parks and pools are awesome

 

[Goldfish Are Feral]

I love this resort for reasons that some people don't. Some don't like the lack of themeing, but I love having the subtle Mickey's around and not so IN YOUR FACE Disney. The spa is amazing, and over all I love how quiet SSR is. While we have the option to stay somewhere else, I always find myself booking with SSR.

 

[EdnaMarieMode]

We are really looking forward to staying at SSR soon. From the sounds of it I should plan some time to visit the spa, check out the walking trails, and be glad no one in my party will have to sleep on the pull-out sofa

Can I ask (because it seems like some on this thread have stayed there recently)- have they switched to the refillable toiletry dispensers? I'm looking to pack accordingly (I bring my own conditioner if it's the little bottles because what they leave is never enough and I hate bothering mousekeeping just for that). Thanks!

 

[rob5589]

Stayed there a few years ago with a friend using their points . At the time I wasn't an owner and never realized they booked us a preferred room. We loved having the walkway over to DS at night for dinner and thought the resort was great. However, its hard to justify using the extra points for the preferred room now being an owner because I can stay at many other resorts for the same amount of points per night.

 

[lovin'fl]

We enjoy it too. Wish I could trade my OKW for SSR.