SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[MEGOOFYFAN]

Bought SSR Jan. 2007. Just back from 1st trip home!

Stayed in Congress Park.

Add me to the SSR Lovers list!!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I actually just called friday to purchase into SSr at 160 points. I get the paperwork to look over and sign on Monday- I hope the FedEx guy comes quick this time...

Looking forward to some fun! Add myself and figmentfan0724 to the list

Congrats and welcome home!!!

 

[Chellymouse]

subscribing

 

[Sheribo]

We love SSR. Our friends asked us what hotel we stay at when we are at WDW and we tell them NONE. It's a resort and we have a villa. It does not have the hotel feel and has become our home away from home.

 

[disneymotherof3]

We closed on our OKW contract last week and are waiting for our points to get into the system. Well I called MS today just to check availability for our August trip and was told that SSR was the only resort that has a 2-bdrm for the timeframe we need. It will be myself, DH, DD14, DD4, DS2 and my mom and stepdad (we're taking them for their wedding anniversary). So I need your help and have some questions.

1.) What would be the best location to request that is closest to the main pool and food?

2.) Are there elevators in any of the buildings?

3.) Can you tell me what buildings have the dedicated 2-bdrms?

That's all I can think of right now. TIA!!!!!

 

[tjkraz]

1.) What would be the best location to request that is closest to the main pool and food?

Either "The Springs" or "The Grandsand."

2.) Are there elevators in any of the buildings?

Yes. All of them.

3.) Can you tell me what buildings have the dedicated 2-bdrms?

All of them.

Congrats.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

1.) What would be the best location to request that is closest to the main pool and food?

We just got back from SSR. Beautiful resort. We stayed in the Springs section, which is right across from the main building and will be the closest. Here's a link to the map of the resort. http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/Saratoga.htm

2.) Are there elevators in any of the buildings?

Yes, there are elevators in every building. Hallways can be long, though. My MIL/FIL went with us and she can't walk far. We used a wheel chair for our entire trip. While the main pool, restaurants, lobby, etc. are right across the street, it's still a decent hike. Just thought I'd mention that in case walking is tough for your family members. Parking is right outside the building, though.

3.) Can you tell me what buildings have the dedicated 2-bdrms?

Sorry. I looked around for this one. Only thing I could find is this: http://disneydoc.homestead.com/SSRFloor.html. It doesn't have whether the bedrooms are dedicated or lock-offs, though. Since we just stayed there, we were in the Springs, room 3410 and 3411. Both rooms were dedicated 2-BRs and in this pic, are the two bright blue boxes on the far left for the 4th floor. If I had to guess, rooms ending in 10, 11 and 35 are dedicated, which would put (at minimum) 12 units in each building. BTW, if you have a choice and can request a room when you check in, 3410 had a phenomenal view from the balcony!!! Just gorgeous.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Thank you tjkraz and Buckeye Fan for the responses!! That helps a ton! This will be our first trip since becoming DVC members. If we can't get our home resort, then this will work out just fine! Now we just need our points to get into the system!

 

[BroganMc]

Sorry. I looked around for this one. Only thing I could find is this: http://disneydoc.homestead.com/SSRFloor.html. It doesn't have whether the bedrooms are dedicated or lock-offs, though.

Um yeah it does. The blue boxes are dedicated two bedrooms. A lockoff 2bedroom would be a yellow studio next to a green 1bedroom.

I don't believe SSR has any dedicated studios. Is this one of those "Oh!" moments?

In other news, I have to share this. Those who have followed my posts in the last couple weeks may remember among other things I've been trying to plan a grand gathering for my family next year. One of the biggest challenges has been convincing my brothers that staying onsite at SSR is a good idea. (They're used to offsite or cramped hotel rooms.)

One of my brothers has visited WDW frequently, enough to proclaim himself an expert, and either stays offsite at Liki Tiki or onsite at Contemporary, Pop or All Star. He once stayed a few days at Port Orleans so has long declared himself an "expert" on our SSR/DTD area. Well while he was in Orlando last week, he went over to DTD with his wife and pointed out SSR Congress Park across the lake. He exclaimed, "See honey, we can stay there like my sis says and walk to DTD." Apparently neither had realized that even though I've said the very same thing for the last 2 years. I wonder why I bother talking sometimes.

 

[tomandrobin]

Rooms: 828 (max 1260)
Dedicated Studio: 0
Dedicated One Bedroom: 0
Dedicated Two Bedroom: 360
Lockoff Two Bedroom:
(Each can be booked separately as One Bedroom + Studio)
432
Three Bedroom Grand Villa: 36

Buildings: 18
Units per building: 46

 

[loribell]

In other news, I have to share this. Those who have followed my posts in the last couple weeks may remember among other things I've been trying to plan a grand gathering for my family next year. One of the biggest challenges has been convincing my brothers that staying onsite at SSR is a good idea. (They're used to offsite or cramped hotel rooms.)

One of my brothers has visited WDW frequently, enough to proclaim himself an expert, and either stays offsite at Liki Tiki or onsite at Contemporary, Pop or All Star. He once stayed a few days at Port Orleans so has long declared himself an "expert" on our SSR/DTD area. Well while he was in Orlando last week, he went over to DTD with his wife and pointed out SSR Congress Park across the lake. He exclaimed, "See honey, we can stay there like my sis says and walk to DTD." Apparently neither had realized that even though I've said the very same thing for the last 2 years. I wonder why I bother talking sometimes.

I like to call that "male hearing". You know, they here only what they want to hear. Of course I know that none of our great guys here are that way.

 

[lichevyguy]

that is harsh , imglad my wife didnt read this , she would jump right on the bandwagon we just bought ssr last week and cant wait to go home for the first time , just wanted to say hi to all of you disney fans and we are looking foward to being your neighbors

 

[Rock'n Robin]

I have this bookmarked too, we have been DVC SSR members for exactly one week today. Don't know if I can wait 369 more days!
Robin M.

 

[loribell]

that is harsh , imglad my wife didnt read this , she would jump right on the bandwagon we just bought ssr last week and cant wait to go home for the first time , just wanted to say hi to all of you disney fans and we are looking foward to being your neighbors

I did say that I was sure none of our guys here were that way, meaning our SSR guys!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I have this bookmarked too, we have been DVC SSR members for exactly one week today. Don't know if I can wait 369 more days!
Robin M.

Congrats and welcome home!

It must be something at the YC...we stayed there over Labor Day and bought at SSR too!

 

[MarkLyndaJakeChloe]

Hi there,

We're just back from our first trip 'home'. SSR was everything we expected and more. The whole place was fantastic, staff were incredibly helpful and the kids just loved the main pool especially on the movie nights.

Although we want to visit all the DVC resorts eventually I certainly wouldn't have any problems going back to SSR.

I must admit that I was slightly worried about comments made on the boards about the size of the resort and bus frequency. What a load of you know what!! With regards the size, we stayed at Congress Park and it was only 5min stroll (which was quite pleasant) to Artist's Palette and as for the buses, our average wait was 5mins with the longest being 15mins. Some people are never happy.

In fact I think the size is part of it's charm with a slightly different theme/feel in each area.

Now looking forward to our next trips to WDW.

 

[punkin413]

I must admit that I was slightly worried about comments made on the boards about the size of the resort and bus frequency. What a load of you know what!! With regards the size, we stayed at Congress Park and it was only 5min stroll (which was quite pleasant) to Artist's Palette and as for the buses, our average wait was 5mins with the longest being 15mins. Some people are never happy.

i'm so glad to hear this! we're staying there later this month and we requested congress park. i don't get the problem with walking.....you're in disney world - it's part of the package! we stayed at pop last year and we were in the furthest building in the '50's section and i never even noticed the walk to classic hall. plus i love the fact that you can walk from congress park to DTD - gives me a chance to do some shopping while DH sleeps in!

 

[tomandrobin]

We're just back from our first trip 'home'. SSR was everything we expected and more. The whole place was fantastic, staff were incredibly helpful and the kids just loved the main pool especially on the movie nights.

I must admit that I was slightly worried about comments made on the boards about the size of the resort and bus frequency. What a load of you know what!! With regards the size, we stayed at Congress Park and it was only 5min stroll (which was quite pleasant) to Artist's Palette and as for the buses, our average wait was 5mins with the longest being 15mins. Some people are never happy.

In fact I think the size is part of it's charm with a slightly different theme/feel in each area.

I have been saying this for two years now. The size of SSR is so blown out of proportion. Stay at any of the other resorts at tell me how less walking you did. At BCV, to go to SAB you have to go thru the hotel. At BWV, you have those halls. At VWL, you have to walk to the hotel next door. And just wait to Kidani Village opens and those people staying towards the curved ends, having to walk to the pool.

Like you, we have had great bus service at SSR. Our worse stay with WDW transportaion has been when we stayed at the "Epcot" resorts.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I would much rather be walking outside at SSR, enjoying my surroundings, then walking thru the hallways at BWV...SSR feels more like a resort/community...I much prefer that

 

[disneymotherof3]

Hi there,

We're just back from our first trip 'home'. SSR was everything we expected and more. The whole place was fantastic, staff were incredibly helpful and the kids just loved the main pool especially on the movie nights.

Although we want to visit all the DVC resorts eventually I certainly wouldn't have any problems going back to SSR.

I must admit that I was slightly worried about comments made on the boards about the size of the resort and bus frequency. What a load of you know what!! With regards the size, we stayed at Congress Park and it was only 5min stroll (which was quite pleasant) to Artist's Palette and as for the buses, our average wait was 5mins with the longest being 15mins. Some people are never happy.

In fact I think the size is part of it's charm with a slightly different theme/feel in each area.

Now looking forward to our next trips to WDW.

Glad to hear you had a great trip! What's the deal with Movie Night? I hadn't heard about that!