SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

["Got Disney"]

Hi everyone....we are new DVC members as of Dec 2006. We signed up on the Christmas cruise and bought 2 contracts of 200 each=400 pts. WE will be using the first of our pts for 2 days at DL - GrandCalifornian(need a Disney fix)..we live out here is SanDiego and we were just at WDW for 5 days right before our cruise.

We are planning on using some more pts for our back to back Mexican Riviera cruise...we have 2006 pts and 2007 pts and 2008 pts to use...we will pay for one cruise and use pts for the other...

Can't wait to stay at SSR....have always stayed at the BCR but that was before we were DVC members....

 

[corinnak]

Just got back today. Had a great trip. At the beginning of the week the mugs were the epcot ones, but by the end of the week they had the taller ones, they are still not saratoga, just generic disney characters with the year 2007
printed in large numbers on the side.

Interesting. VERY interesting. And yet, I don't like the possible implications....

Thanks for reporting, polyhm83!

 

[magerzoo]

We love the pool and the spacious rooms!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

[quote="Got Disney";17615264]Hi everyone....we are new DVC members as of Dec 2006. We signed up on the Christmas cruise and bought 2 contracts of 200 each=400 pts. WE will be using the first of our pts for 2 days at DL - GrandCalifornian(need a Disney fix)..we live out here is SanDiego and we were just at WDW for 5 days right before our cruise.

We are planning on using some more pts for our back to back Mexican Riviera cruise...we have 2006 pts and 2007 pts and 2008 pts to use...we will pay for one cruise and use pts for the other...

Can't wait to stay at SSR....have always stayed at the BCR but that was before we were DVC members....[/quote]

Welcome Home Robin! We did the same thing - bought from our Dec 2005 cruise - used our first points at GC! It is fantastic! We loved the entrance to CA, and being able to take a pool/nap break in the middle of a very hot day, and then go back out the gate to the parks again!

 

[mamaprincess]

I loved going solo!! I am an early riser, so I never had to feel guilty about dragging anyone out of bed at an ungodly hour.. My 1st morning there I was doing a power walk around SSR by 6:15 am, followed by a soak in the hot tub about 7-ish And I just strolled, I never rushed to get to an attraction...I spent a lot of time at WS in Epcot, just relaxing...I bench hopped instead of park hopping!
I enjoyed several performances of Off Kilter in Epcot...Had lots of people to talk to, while waiting for OK, while sitting on benches, etc...
Had a fabulous time, even solo, at the P & P party!! I am POTC obsessed, so I had a costume, accessories, the whole 9 yards...Met a lovely DIS'er to chat with while waiting for Captain Jack.
Sorry to turn this into a T/R, but I got excited

Loved your mini-trippie! Sounds like you had a blast!

Madi100, I am going to try to get a trip in with just hubby and I one of these days. I'm pretty alright about it, now to just convince DH.

 

[sulleyfan]

Another new SSR owner/lover here....I just bought in last Thursday. I rented points for a stay at SSR from 3/11-16, and then fell in love . Now I'm going back in May from the 6-11th

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Congratulations sulleyfan! Welcome home!!

 

[alldiz]

Hi,
I am a new DVC owner....1st visit coming May 22 to SSR

Has any SSR experts had trouble with the temp in their room....

If so....was it resolved and how....

I am worried with the A/C and the sensors...not having
the room very cool would be dissapointing..

Anyone?
Thanks
Kerri

 

[Kais&Logans Mom]

Hi Everyone:

I am really enjoying reading everyone's input about SSR. It makes me that much more confident of our decision to buy here. DH, DD, DS and myself are going home for the first time in May and then to see Mickey for Christmas!! I can hardly stand the wait!!!

Can anyone tell me how a studio will be for us (that's all we could get at the time we booked)? Two kids (3 and 7 months), DH and myself.

Thanks!

Soon, I am going to learn how to put all those tickers and pictures at the bottom of this!!

 

[bpmorley]

Hi Everyone:

I am really enjoying reading everyone's input about SSR. It makes me that much more confident of our decision to buy here. DH, DD, DS and myself are going home for the first time in May and then to see Mickey for Christmas!! I can hardly stand the wait!!!

Can anyone tell me how a studio will be for us (that's all we could get at the time we booked)? Two kids (3 and 7 months), DH and myself.

Thanks!

Soon, I am going to learn how to put all those tickers and pictures at the bottom of this!!

A studio shouldn't be that bad. To me they seems bigger than a normal hotel room w/kitchenette. They have more closets than a normal room. It will have a queen size bed, pull out sofa and it comes with a playpen that can be used as a crib.

 

[Dman67]

Just put a bid in on an SSR listing on TTS. Wish us luck! Looking forward to being a fellow SSR owner/lover.

 

[Kais&Logans Mom]

Hey Sulleyfan--we will be there during the same period!! It's going to be a blast!!! BTW--love the 2319!!

 

[tomandrobin]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1377097&referrerid=&highlight=bypass+thermostat

Hi,
I am a new DVC owner....1st visit coming May 22 to SSR

Has any SSR experts had trouble with the temp in their room....

If so....was it resolved and how....

I am worried with the A/C and the sensors...not having
the room very cool would be dissapointing..

Anyone?
Thanks
Kerri

Here is a link to fix the thermostat issue.

 

[tomandrobin]

Welcome Home "Got Disney", sulleyfan, alldiz, Dman67!

 

[Halle]

I think SSR is Disney's best kept secret. We own at OKW and BW, this past week we fell in love with SSR. What a beautiful resort, great CM's, pools, restaurants and.....I could go on and on!!! We loved it!

 

[Kais&Logans Mom]

Thanks so much for adding us to the list!!

 

[sulleyfan]

Hi,
I am a new DVC owner....1st visit coming May 22 to SSR

Has any SSR experts had trouble with the temp in their room....

If so....was it resolved and how....

I am worried with the A/C and the sensors...not having
the room very cool would be dissapointing..

Anyone?
Thanks
Kerri

Just left SSR on 3/16 and we actually had a problem with it getting too cold in the room and we're normally the type that like it downright frigid (Our heat is set at 64 all winter long)....We would often turn off the A/C in during the day and only leave it on at night and that was with it set at 68 degrees. If it was on, we were usually bundled up under a blanket.

 

[CinderellasSister]

Hi Everyone:

I am really enjoying reading everyone's input about SSR. It makes me that much more confident of our decision to buy here. DH, DD, DS and myself are going home for the first time in May and then to see Mickey for Christmas!! I can hardly stand the wait!!!

Can anyone tell me how a studio will be for us (that's all we could get at the time we booked)? Two kids (3 and 7 months), DH and myself.

Thanks!

Soon, I am going to learn how to put all those tickers and pictures at the bottom of this!!

DH and I stayed in a studio at BWV last January with our 2 kids, DD then 4, and DS then 2. DS stayed in the pack n play, as he was more comfortable there. For DD, we had brought along one of those blow up mattresses with the sleeping bag attached. She had a princess one from Walmart. (DS had a spiderman one with him, but wouldn't use it). DD was happy as can be using that as her bed, and we never had to open the sofa bed that was there. I felt there was plenty of room for the 4 of us, and wouldn't have a problem fitting in there again. We usually would spend so little time in the room, that it really didn't matter. I'm sure you'll have a great time, enjoy yourselves!!!

 

[alldiz]

Just left SSR on 3/16 and we actually had a problem with it getting too cold in the room and we're normally the type that like it downright frigid (Our heat is set at 64 all winter long)....We would often turn off the A/C in during the day and only leave it on at night and that was with it set at 68 degrees. If it was on, we were usually bundled up under a blanket.

Thanks....I hope I have the same problem....

Which brings me to another question....
I know they give you 1pack of towels....

Can you get extra blankets?
Thanks
Kerri

 

[Kais&Logans Mom]

Thanks so much for the info about the studio. Our DD actually has a Dora fold out couch that she loves, but it is not transportable. We think though, based on your comments, that the room will be fine. And agree with you about not being in there too much anyway. How was it with your young children in Disney? We have been hearing horror stories and wonderful stories! We are excited about the play water area at SSR for our DD so if she gets overloaded by WDW, we will just come "home" to SSR.