SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[kikiq]

What a guy you got there!!!!

yea, gotta love him. His passions are family, work, tennis and Disney more specially the parks, imagineers and HIS DVC.

 

[Flyerfan]

Had to get my SSR fix today. Took the bus from Epcot, got off at Grandstand and wandered the walkways. Stopped at AP just for a water, commented "how much I love this place" and off to DTD. I wanted to stay but we we couldn't. It really does feel like Home to us. I can't wait until November!

 

[flatzkids]

It was a one night stay at SSR that sold us on DVC. A year ago we stayed at a value resort, like we usually do. On our last day, we stopped by the DVC kiosk and set up a tour for the next day. The DVC van picked us up as we were checking out of the value resort. My mother was so excited about DVC that she purchased that day. We used some of her developer pts. to stay in a 1 bedroom. That was really all it took to hook my wife and I. Our first full stay will be in about a month. We can't wait!!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

It was a one night stay at SSR that sold us on DVC. A year ago we stayed at a value resort, like we usually do. On our last day, we stopped by the DVC kiosk and set up a tour for the next day. The DVC van picked us up as we were checking out of the value resort. My mother was so excited about DVC that she purchased that day. We used some of her developer pts. to stay in a 1 bedroom. That was really all it took to hook my wife and I. Our first full stay will be in about a month. We can't wait!!!!

It does not take much. SSR is a great resort. Enjoy your trip! I don't know which is worse - a 6 month countdown or 1 month countdown? Do those last days go by even slower ...

 

[dizney4us]

Had to get my SSR fix today. Took the bus from Epcot, got off at Grandstand and wandered the walkways. Stopped at AP just for a water, commented "how much I love this place" and off to DTD. I wanted to stay but we we couldn't. It really does feel like Home to us. I can't wait until November!

We do that too. When we stay at BWV, we always seem to make a trip to SSR, last time we even had dinner at Artists Palette. We love it there!

 

[celerystalker]

Hey all! My dis friend Cheryl gave me a one night stay at Saratoga springs! Yay for dis friends!
Anyway, my sister and I will be checking in on Friday - heading to MNSSHP and then sleeping in a bit on Saturday morning.

I know checkout is at 11 AM - I'm thinking of having bell services take our luggage over to ASMu. Has anyone done this before?

What time should I call bell services?

Also, does anyone have a pricelist for the spa?

I was thinking a massage on Saturday morning would be great, but they might be booked up.
I also NEED a pedicure - I might have time to grab one this week before I leave, but if the price is right, I might just wait.

I'm sorry we only get to stay one night, but I'm happy we get to stay at all!

 

[nzdisneymom]

We're staying at the Treehouse this weekend for the first time. Can anyone tell me what the parking situation is like? We'll have two vehicles and just wanted an idea about it.

 

[Kat73]

Just wanted to report in as we just got back from our trip. Thanks to all of you who offered up tips and advice on SSR- we really enjoyed it!

My cousin and I had a studio room in building 8 in Grandstand. Our room was right by the Grandstand bus stop and close to the pool in that same section.

I loved the room and the beds YAY were super comfy. I was surprised that we had an Ihome and a DVD player as I thought those were for 1br villas, but maybe I just can't read. Oh well yay!

Mousekeeping came every day and I left them a nice tip in envelopes with a thank you note each day. They always did a nice job but never did anything special. I wasn't really expecting anything, but as this was my cousin's first time in a Disney resort I was hoping for something magical. I don't think she noticed the difference though

I was really looking forward to taking advantage of close proximity to DTD- in reality, I did so much walking around the parks and in the hot humid weather with a newbie that we were too exhausted by the end of the day. The one time we went to DTD, we took the bus and that was fast.

As for the rest of transportation- umm... yuk? The first half of the week was great, but the second half and into the weekend there were definitely some long waits for busses. We'd watch two to three busses come for whichever park we WEREN'T going to, and then over a half hour later, ours would come. It was different every day. Now I expect bus service to be slow at the end of the night and actually that part wasn't too bad- I saw some REALLY long lines for other resorts. But during the day, we always had to plan a good hour to get where we were going in time for ADRS or park hours, etc.

Overall it was very nice of Disney to upgrade us and I really enjoyed staying at a hotel I'd not have chosen otherwise. If they ever decide to free upgrade me again, I'm not going to complain, but I sort of missed my little home at Pop Century! Although maybe not this week since it was super crowded LOL. I think I just need to stick to going in Feb.

Hope everyone going soon has a magical stay too! Thanks again for all your help everyone

 

[AirGoofy]

As for the rest of transportation- umm... yuk? The first half of the week was great, but the second half and into the weekend there were definitely some long waits for busses. We'd watch two to three busses come for whichever park we WEREN'T going to, and then over a half hour later, ours would come. It was different every day. Now I expect bus service to be slow at the end of the night and actually that part wasn't too bad- I saw some REALLY long lines for other resorts. But during the day, we always had to plan a good hour to get where we were going in time for ADRS or park hours, etc.

Hope everyone going soon has a magical stay too! Thanks again for all your help everyone

We did have an issue with the buses one day as well. So, we went ahead and caught a bus to MK and took the monorail to Epcot. It may have been a little longer that trip, but we had fun enjoying the travel.

 

[wic0721]

We did have an issue with the buses one day as well. So, we went ahead and caught a bus to MK and took the monorail to Epcot. It may have been a little longer that trip, but we had fun enjoying the travel.

Was that the day of the bomb scare on the buses last Thursday???

 

[wic0721]

Our vacation at SSR was amazing again. The weather last week was incredibly hot and humid, but we still had a great time!

We stayed in room 4303 in the Springs, and it was a pretty good location. We were able to look out our windows and see the cranes and ducks swimming around. We even spotted an otter swimming around in the pond near the Springs bus stop. My husband and daughter were able to get about 5' from it, and it didn't seem phased by them at all.

Thank you Disney for the free upgrade this time, this was our second year in a row at SSR, and I'm trying to convince my husband to buy a DVC as our existing timeshare company no longer trades into the Disney timeshares. :sad2.

Thank you SSR owners for letting my family enjoy your resort last week. We definately were made to feel like we were home!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm glad you had a great time! Thank YOU for renting there!

 

[DreaGirl]

Are there iHomes in every room at SSR?

 

[Mischa]

Are there iHomes in every room at SSR?

Sorry - but what is "iHome"?

 

[AirGoofy]

Our vacation at SSR was amazing again. The weather last week was incredibly hot and humid, but we still had a great time!

Thank you Disney for the free upgrade this time, this was our second year in a row at SSR, and I'm trying to convince my husband to buy a DVC as our existing timeshare company no longer trades into the Disney timeshares.

You think you are trying to be sold? We bought in last year to SSR and really enjoy it.

 

[silmarg]

Are there iHomes in every room at SSR?

We had an iHome.

An iHome is a alarm clock that an iPod can plug into

 

[Dizny Dad]

Our vacation at SSR was amazing again. . . . . . . . Thank you SSR owners for letting my family enjoy your resort last week. We definately were made to feel like we were home!

what a pleasure to hear this morning! Wic0721 - you are certainly welcome! Come join us anytime.

It is always comforting to find that there are still a few with manners and that know that a little honey will get you a long way.

I am just plain worn out from those that get upgrades to SSR and complain about the things they didn't pay for or invest in.

Again, Wic0721, you and yours are welcome anytime - enjoy!

 

[wic0721]

what a pleasure to hear this morning! Wic0721 - you are certainly welcome! Come join us anytime.

It is always comforting to find that there are still a few with manners and that know that a little honey will get you a long way.

I am just plain worn out from those that get upgrades to SSR and complain about the things they didn't pay for or invest in.

Again, Wic0721, you and yours are welcome anytime - enjoy!

Thank you Dizny Dad, hopefully if the stars align properly, we will be back at SSR in 2 years!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Thank you Dizny Dad, hopefully if the stars align properly, we will be back at SSR in 2 years!

We'll be waiting for you!

 

[Flyerfan]

Just a quick post to say I simply cannot wait to come home to SSR in November. I really miss it.