SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Arizona Rita]

We returned late Saturday night from spending the week at Saratoga!

The following is what I discoverd about the newest addition to our families home away from home list:

1) We are very pleased with ME! The cms could not have been nicer and the wait times were nothing. It was great to have our luggage delivered right to our room. No hassles. The first person to welcome us home was a counter cm at ME.

2) Unfornately for many days, he was the only person to welcome us home!
We were checked in by a girl from Brazil. After we were checked in I had to remind her that she had not welcomed us home to which she replied "Oh, welcome home". I cannot tell you how much I had been looking forward to that and how disappointed I was that it didnt happen!

3) OMG!! Now people, I'm from Arizona and what most people call green we really dont have here, so walking around and then then being driven to our room, talk about being in a garden! OMG!!
It was like living in a garden all week! BEAUTIFUL!!

4) Having been on the boards, when we walked into our room. I checked everything out, smelled clean!, all lights worked and it was cold in there!
The room was lovely, we had a one bedroom, man there is alot of doors in a short space! so we were very pleased with the room!

5) We stayed in Congress Park, room 2134 and our bedroom view looked out at the water and at night it had a beautiful blue reflection on it from House of Blues. We had no problems with the buses and I did not notice any real bus hopping. Yes, coming back at night from the parks the buses were loaded but I expected that and the entire trip the longest we had to wait was 30 minutes and that was from Epcot on a Friday night.

6) Artist Palette was ok, Dh and kids ate there more than once and said it was all ok. Very friendly CMs and very helpful, especially Sandra!

7) Dh and I took the tour of grand villas and AKL romms there and I believe her name was Juliette was so nice. Very impressed with the tour.

Now, DH and I talked about this a couple of times and we have decided that we really are hotel people and we would like to stay in different places, AKL and I would like to go back to the GF BUT would I bring my family to SSR, ABSOLUTELY!! I can see where some people would not care for her, its just not their style, but some people perfer a colonial to a ranch style.
We will come home again.

To all you SSR lovers, thanking you for sharing your home with our family and we are proud to be your neighbors!!

Rita

 

[DiznyDi]

Special Indeed!
Gotta love the Disney Magic!

 

[secretprincess]

We are sending in our deposit and signed contract tomorrow on a small SSR contract!! I hope we pass ROFR

Good luck, I just passed ROFR Friday after 2.5wks, it was torture, but glad it is over.
How small a contract ?? Here is some pixie dust for you !!

 

[tomandrobin]

Thank you, Podsnel, for the trip report. Only 19 days until we're off to SSR for our first trip home. It sounds like you had an awesome time with your friend. That's just great. I bet it won't be 10 years between visits ever again, now that you have your DVC!

Deb

Deb

With all those trips planned on your count down tickers, you are definately a woman after my own heart! Half the fun of Disney vacations is the planning!

Tom

 

[tomandrobin]

4) Having been on the boards, when we walked into our room. I checked everything out, smelled clean!, all lights worked and it was cold in there!

Did you remember to take the thermostat bypass instructions with you?

 

[tskover57]

I went on a short trip with my mom for my birthday about two weeks ago and we got the chance to rent points at SSR. It was a lst minute thing and we got a great deal that we couldn't pass up! SO you can add me to the lovers list!!! We stayed in a studio for 3 days and i absolutely fell in love!! I would love to buy but being 20 y/o and a full time college student... theres no way haha but maybe when i graduate! It was so beautiful we stayed in congress park with a DTD view. Probably the best trip ever even though it was short! Such an amazing place!

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

I went on a short trip with my mom for my birthday about two weeks ago and we got the chance to rent points at SSR. It was a lst minute thing and we got a great deal that we couldn't pass up! SO you can add me to the lovers list!!! We stayed in a studio for 3 days and i absolutely fell in love!! I would love to buy but being 20 y/o and a full time college student... theres no way haha but maybe when i graduate! It was so beautiful we stayed in congress park with a DTD view. Probably the best trip ever even though it was short! Such an amazing place!

Glad you had a great time. There will be plenty of time to buy into DVC after college. It's not going anywhere.

 

[dismiss]

We will be staying at SSR in August with DS8 and DD11 ME and DH.
We like to be near the feature pool and restaurant. Last time I stopped by SSR for a tour it was not even finished yet and it seemed sooooo. hugeee
and a long distance from one section to another. What section do you like and why
Thanks for any help!!

 

[abby&emmasmom]

I am sooooo glad to have this thread. We will have our first stay in November & I can't wait to get there!!!

 

[NikiM20]

Good luck, I just passed ROFR Friday after 2.5wks, it was torture, but glad it is over.
How small a contract ?? Here is some pixie dust for you !!

We bought a small 60 pt contract, so my DH could "see how it works" and will go from there. We were sent to Disney for ROFR yesterday so I have approx 30 days to wait

 

[PIERCEDRN]

We will be staying at SSR in August with DS8 and DD11 ME and DH.
We like to be near the feature pool and restaurant. Last time I stopped by SSR for a tour it was not even finished yet and it seemed sooooo. hugeee
and a long distance from one section to another. What section do you like and why
Thanks for any help!!

Request the building in grandstand next to the pool, or springs section. They are the most convenient IMHO.
BOB

 

[Sheribo]

We will be staying at SSR in August with DS8 and DD11 ME and DH.
We like to be near the feature pool and restaurant. Last time I stopped by SSR for a tour it was not even finished yet and it seemed sooooo. hugeee
and a long distance from one section to another. What section do you like and why
Thanks for any help!!

We stayed in the Springs. It is very close to the Carriage House and main pool. It was perfect for us and the kids were able to go to do the crafts, get refills and watch movies by the pool on their own.

 

[dismiss]

BOB and Sheri
Thanks for the reply.
Yes looking at the map the two you suggested look the closest.
Is any building nicer than the others by way of view, etc
Thanks Mary Ellen

 

[barney44]

Going in September to SSR in a Grand Villa for our maiden stay. We just bought at BWV and decided to go in late September. Is their a suggested place to request a Grand Villa. It seems those looking at Downtown Disney have the best view but the longest walk. Any PROS/CONS from you seasoned DVC'ers would be most appreciated.

 

[LORNA ANN]

Just wanted to add our name to the list of SSR owners and lovers!

HI EVERYONE JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO EVERYONE FROM SUNNY SCOTLAND.
WE TOO ARE SSR FANS HAVING BOUGHT INTO IT 2005 AND ADDED 2007 & AGAIN IN 2008. GOING HOME AGAIN IN SEPTMBER CAN HARDLY WAIT ON COUNT DOWN ALREADY ALSO JAN 2009 & AGAIN SEPT 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE IT BUT THEN WE LOVE EVERYTHING DISNEY HAS TO OFFER.

 

[dismiss]

Are there any dedicated two Bedrooms at SSR?
When I got my reservation it lists 2 bedroom lock off. can I request a dedicated and does any one know how many there are?
Thanks Mary Ellen

 

[Snoopygirl]

We were just there last week and we had a dedicated 2 BR...so yes, they do have them. I would call and request it if that's what you would rather have.

 

[Michaeljsz]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hi to all our new neighbors. My wife and I just finished up on our ownership of 300 SSR points and apparently seem to be one of the last new members according to our guide. I'd like to think we got a great deal. I was kind of leary about owning at SSR and not buying a BWV resale but after reading everyones threads here it looks like we made the right choice. We're the proud parents of 23 month old twin boys and live in Northern California and are'nt planning on enjoying SSR till next October for Halloween when the boys are a bit older and not quite so out of control. Any recomendations for a late 10 night stay in Octoberfor new DVC members?

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hi to all our new neighbors. My wife and I just finished up on our ownership of 300 SSR points and apparently seem to be one of the last new members according to our guide. I'd like to think we got a great deal. I was kind of leary about owning at SSR and not buying a BWV resale but after reading everyones threads here it looks like we made the right choice. We're the proud parents of 23 month old twin boys and live in Northern California and are'nt planning on enjoying SSR till next October for Halloween when the boys are a bit older and not quite so out of control. Any recomendations for a late 10 night stay in Octoberfor new DVC members?

to the DIS and DVC!
We love SSR and I am sure you and your family will make wonderful memories there.
My recommendation is just to prepare for lots breaks and down time with the little ones.

 

[ACDSNY]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hi to all our new neighbors. My wife and I just finished up on our ownership of 300 SSR points and apparently seem to be one of the last new members according to our guide. I'd like to think we got a great deal. I was kind of leary about owning at SSR and not buying a BWV resale but after reading everyones threads here it looks like we made the right choice. We're the proud parents of 23 month old twin boys and live in Northern California and are'nt planning on enjoying SSR till next October for Halloween when the boys are a bit older and not quite so out of control. Any recomendations for a late 10 night stay in Octoberfor new DVC members?

We're neighbors in both states! Welcome! We love going around Halloween time. Weather is usually good and crowds aren't too bad. SSR is one of my favorite places to stay.