SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[tomandrobin]

Great pictures and video, thanks for posting them. Looking forward to July and our trip back home!

 

[Liljam]

Thanks!

One of the best things about the Grandstand is that since you get picked up first, you don't have to worry about a seat on the bus. There were a few times that it was standing room only by the time it got to Congress Park. We were in room 8241 and it was the first building to the left from the bus stop (8101-8436), and it was also right near the pool. that building and the other one which is 8501-8836 are really great locations for being near the pool, the DTDW path, and The main area of The Springs. I may try CP next time if we stay at SSR. I just adore the place so much and can't wait to watch the trees and flowers grow over the years! Honestly, any section is really pretty though and could be nice to stay in. I think even Paddocks and Carousel area aren't that bad.Plus remember you can always hop on any bus heading to a park and get off at The Springs if you need to go get food or whatever...

Also, if you miss the bus at Grandstand, Rush up to The Springs bus stop located across from the pool gate. It takes about 8 minutes for the bus to get to that section and only about 5 to walk hurriedly to the stop!

Take advantage of the Club Cars too when you're tired of walking. We were offered rides a few times and one even drove us on the walking path to DTD. We just tipped them each time but it was pretty fun to ride!

 

[mittelst]

I'm ashamed - all my "inside" WDW knowledge - I should have known that!

I'll check back in the forums toward the end of June and see how the SSR buses are doing. Mousesavers dot com lists taxi trips within WDW at about $13. May be worth it for the trip to MK (taxi to MK and bus back).

Thanks!

Just FYI about the busses.... there are no theme park buses to/from DTD!

You could aways go to DTD and take a Contemporary bus for MK, or a BW or BC bus for Epcot...

Enjoy your stay! We can't wait for ours!

 

[KELLY]

I love our SSR. we just added a addtional 100 points this week. The walkway we used to get to DTD was by congress park. I wish I had pictures to share.

 

[JaxDisneyFans]

SSR fan here. DH just added another 100 points yesterday.

 

[Time Traveler]

We'll be staying there in 4 days
We requested Grandstand (2 buildings closer to the main building) or The Springs because one of the people coming with us had knee surgery a few months ago. Hopefully we'll get what we asked for!

Does anyone know about the coffee makers in the rooms? We're staying in a studio and were wondering if we can bring our own coffee for them (assuming there is one). Not sure if they just work with the little packets or what.

 

[PinkTink63]

We'll be staying there in 4 days
We requested Grandstand (2 buildings closer to the main building) or The Springs because one of the people coming with us had knee surgery a few months ago. Hopefully we'll get what we asked for!

Does anyone know about the coffee makers in the rooms? We're staying in a studio and were wondering if we can bring our own coffee for them (assuming there is one). Not sure if they just work with the little packets or what.

We bring our own coffee and filters. They only leave a few packets to start with. My husband is a coffee snob anyway and likes to bring his own!

 

[Time Traveler]

We bring our own coffee and filters. They only leave a few packets to start with. My husband is a coffee snob anyway and likes to bring his own!

Thanks, wanted to make sure
Seems like everything is about ready, got most stuff packed and we're going over a few things here and there.

Turns out we're leaving tomorrow night as we're visiting/staying with relatives on Saturday.

 

[PinkTink63]

Thanks, wanted to make sure
Seems like everything is about ready, got most stuff packed and we're going over a few things here and there.

Turns out we're leaving tomorrow night as we're visiting/staying with relatives on Saturday.

I'm so jealous, I have 74 more days to go! Have a great trip!

 

[Dawn414]

Does anyone know what time Artist's Palette opens in the morning for breakfast? We're on the dining plan and want to make sure we're taking advantage of counter service, but if they don't open until like 7:30 that won't help us for EMH mornings.

Thanks in advance for the response(s).

Dawn McG

 

[Liljam]

Does anyone know what time Artist's Palette opens in the morning for breakfast? We're on the dining plan and want to make sure we're taking advantage of counter service, but if they don't open until like 7:30 that won't help us for EMH mornings.

Thanks in advance for the response(s).

Dawn McG

I thought it was 7am but it might even be earlier. We didn't get breakfast there, but everything smelled so good when I walked up that way a few mornings. They have a breakfast flatbread that I really wanted to try but we did cereal and stuff in the room since we had the kitchen - it saved a good bit of money as we only ate out once a day!

 

[Liljam]

Also wanted to post this picture (even though it's a little blurry) of the movie night at the HRS Pool. I had always wondered what the screen looked like so I tried to snap a shot for those here who haven't seen it yet. It was cool to see the people watching and there were plenty of lounge chairs that night too!

 

[oakmanner]

Just back from a Land/Sea package the end of April into the first week of May. While staying at the BC we walked over to the Boardwalk for dinner one night and ate at Big River Grille.

After dinner my wife and I were standing in front of the DVC model home. Just on a whim we decided to go take a look just to kill some time after a fantastic meal. We had no intentions of buying into DVC but after talking with the folks inside and disclosing that we have visited WDW 13 times previous to this trip they said sit down, we'll pick you up tommrow at the BC for a vist to SSR you're joing DVC. They explained that with the money we have already spent on Disney vacations we could have paid for a DVC membership several times over.

Needless to say after listening to all the benifits of DVC we are now proud owners at SSR. Can't wait till our first trip "Home" we're so excited. Glad I found this thread with all you happy SSR owners!

Dennis-

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Welcome Home, Oakmanner! It just makes sense - we wouldn't stay on site other than being DVC owners. It is great to know that we'll have that wonderful place to stay for over 40 years. (well, our kids will, anyway ).

 

[minniekissedme]

Needless to say after listening to all the benifits of DVC we are now proud owners at SSR. Can't wait till our first trip "Home" we're so excited. Glad I found this thread with all you happy SSR owners!

Dennis-

home oakmanner...our first trip home comes in 98 days, 23 hours and 57 minutes!

 

[Dawn414]

Thanks for the response. I saw on a website that it was 7:30 which is just so NOT convenient for EMH mornings. And we're on the dining plan so we need to take advantage of those counter service meals.

Dawn McG

 

[lichevyguy]

just finished booking our first trip home for easter week next yr, oh i am so looking foward to it

 

[minniekissedme]

Thanks for the response. I saw on a website that it was 7:30 which is just so NOT convenient for EMH mornings. And we're on the dining plan so we need to take advantage of those counter service meals.

Dawn McG

For what it's worth...on the DDP we tend to "snack" for breakfast, CS for lunch, TS for dinner. Especially that early none of mine are ready for breakfast. And when we do eat CS we share maybe three meals between five of us and stretch those meals. We usually pack poptarts/granola bars to hold the mousketeers off...

 

[Dawn414]

Thanks. I am really good at stretching the meals. In this case though we have 4 nights and only 3 full days to spend the credits (since our flight back home is at 6am). So of the 9 meals, we'll eat at WDW, 8 of them are covered by DDP...I'm essentially paying for 1 meal (which will likely be some form of breakfast). Thx!

Dawn McG

 

[secretprincess]

I am so excited, hope my resale goes through quickly as some listed here. I was a little nervous because we bought SSR unseen. But I know all about the Disney magic ! DH does not know yet..oops. Hope he will love it when we get there.

ME 34 DH 38 DS 4 DD 2