SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Natterjack9]

we became members just last month, and we have trips scheduled for october 07 , and march 08 . Please add us to the list.

Welcome home!! We stayed at SSR for our first DVC trip a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it! You will have a great time!

 

[richardsa98]

We also just bought last month! As you can tell, we haven't waited setting up trips for June and November! Can't wait

 

[Really_Goofy_Daddy]

Any word from anyone just returning from SSR when the construction on the Grandstand will be completed, and when all the buildings will be opened and cleared for occupancy? I have read that 1 building is open along with the pool and kids interactive area. The DVC site still lists July 2007 as a completion date. We are going HOME the second week of May and were wondering if all the construction would be completed. (fences and walls removed)...

 

[magicmommy]

Any word from anyone just returning from SSR when the construction on the Grandstand will be completed, and when all the buildings will be opened and cleared for occupancy? I have read that 1 building is open along with the pool and kids interactive area. The DVC site still lists July 2007 as a completion date. We are going HOME the second week of May and were wondering if all the construction would be completed. (fences and walls removed)...

We arrived home on Saturday from SSR..We stayed in the grandstand building closest to the carriage house and it was the 2nd to open. The other 2 are scheduled to open May 1st and June 1st so 3 of the 4 will be open for your trip in May. There is very little evidence of any construction as it appears they are putting the finishing touches on the last 2 buildings. We have stayed in all sections now except the Carousel (and I hope not to). I love SSR and it was great to be home again. Staff and bus service was excellent as usual!!!!

 

[tiggercrew]

We arrived home on Saturday from SSR..We stayed in the grandstand building closest to the carriage house and it was the 2nd to open. The other 2 are scheduled to open May 1st and June 1st so 3 of the 4 will be open for your trip in May. There is very little evidence of any construction as it appears they are putting the finishing touches on the last 2 buildings. We have stayed in all sections now except the Carousel (and I hope not to). I love SSR and it was great to be home again. Staff and bus service was excellent as usual!!!!

Magicmommy, now that you have stayed in all the sections (except Carousel) which is your favorite area? We are headed down in July for a mostly resort trip, very little park time. I have not requested a section yet but thought I might (understanding that it is not a guarantee).

 

[magicmommy]

Magicmommy, now that you have stayed in all the sections (except Carousel) which is your favorite area? We are headed down in July for a mostly resort trip, very little park time. I have not requested a section yet but thought I might (understanding that it is not a guarantee).

Well thats a tough question......Our first and second trips were in the Springs building closest to the main building...we loved it! Our third trip we had requested Congress Park but it was not available so we got "stuck" in the Paddocks....I ended up loving it! We were right next to the bus stop and the quiet pool. My fourth trip was just a girls trip and we got the Congress Park vuilding that was closest to the DTD walkway which was very convenient for DTD visits and also resort to resort bus service. This trip was the newest (the 2nd to open of 4 bldgs.) grandstand bldg and the pool was right there and the bus stop was 1st for pickup and drop off....I think it depends on who is in your travelling party. Our first trip was my family of four with 2 teenage sons. The second trip was just DH and I , the third was with the kids again, the 4th with a friend and this one was with my whole family, parents,sister, BIL, nephew. I'll rank as best I can...but remember its only my opinion....
Grandstand, Springs, Paddocks, Congress Park, then Carousel.

 

[BroganMc]

Weather is in the beautiful 80's here in my home state of Maryland. I've been going around in tank tops and shorts declaring to everyone that this is my Florida preview. (10 more days and I'm there, baby!)

I just made the rest of my ADRs for my 15 day stay (yeah 15 glorious days). Only one I couldn't get was Chef Mickey's, but I already have Cindy's and got Crystal Palace so I'm happy.

I requested the Springs or Grandstand sections. (We want to be near the zero entry pool.) Now I just have to reserve a scooter for my dad and pack.

My only wish is that you guys keep that weather nice down there! It feels like this winter has lasted forever. I'm dying to (st)roll those beautiful flowering walkways, watch the ducks and swans, maybe even feed some of those fish.

BTW, any of you SSR Lovers going down in May want to arrange a DIS meet? I'll be at SSR May 14-20 (week before I'm at Marriott).

 

[tiggercrew]

Well thats a tough question......Our first and second trips were in the Springs building closest to the main building...we loved it! Our third trip we had requested Congress Park but it was not available so we got "stuck" in the Paddocks....I ended up loving it! We were right next to the bus stop and the quiet pool. My fourth trip was just a girls trip and we got the Congress Park vuilding that was closest to the DTD walkway which was very convenient for DTD visits and also resort to resort bus service. This trip was the newest (the 2nd to open of 4 bldgs.) grandstand bldg and the pool was right there and the bus stop was 1st for pickup and drop off....I think it depends on who is in your travelling party. Our first trip was my family of four with 2 teenage sons. The second trip was just DH and I , the third was with the kids again, the 4th with a friend and this one was with my whole family, parents,sister, BIL, nephew. I'll rank as best I can...but remember its only my opinion....
Grandstand, Springs, Paddocks, Congress Park, then Carousel.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like we could be happy in whatever section we might get. Based on your descriptions I guess I would probably choose Grandstand, Congress Park or Springs...think I'll just take my chances.

 

[Really_Goofy_Daddy]

Well thats a tough question......Our first and second trips were in the Springs building closest to the main building...we loved it! Our third trip we had requested Congress Park but it was not available so we got "stuck" in the Paddocks....I ended up loving it! We were right next to the bus stop and the quiet pool. .

How ironic, when we went our second time we got "stuck" in the Paddocks as well, and the kids loved the walk across the footbridge to the main building and the main pool, I think it is now our most popular spot!

P.S., Magic, thanks for the report... Sounds like DVC had better think about installing a quiet pool in the garden of the Carousel if they expect people to WANT to stay there. I am not opposed to walking at all, however it seems that those buildings are in the middle of no where....I think you are actually closer to the main building if you stay in OKW

 

[hrsmom]

All these wonderful posts are making me so anxious for our first trip home!! Only 12 days to go!!

 

[loribell]

You know I'm really starting to feel bad for the Carousel. Why must everyone dislike it so? It may be a minute or two longer of a walk than the other sections. I have even asked my teenage son (you know the kind that like to just lounge around and do nothing) how long it took us to walk to HRS & AP and he said maybe 10 minutes but he didn't really think it was that long, maybe 7 or 8. It really isn't as bad as everyone thinks it is. It is just as lovely as the other sections too!

So, everyone please stop beating up the poor little Carousel section. I imagine it is starting to feel a little unloved! Give the Carousel some love!

 

[nuts]

Well, every DVC has "the section" that people complain about. I wouldn't get hung up about it. The way I figure it...I would rather be there than on my conference call late at night solving a work problem.

 

[TreesyB]

Well, every DVC has "the section" that people complain about. I wouldn't get hung up about it. The way I figure it...I would rather be there than on my conference call late at night solving a work problem.

Here ! Here!

 

[Dina]

This is a great thread!!! We are taking our first trip "home" to SSR in December --- December 30th - January 5th (we'll be at a hotel on the 29th before checking into SSR). I am so excited to ring in the new year at our home!!!!

 

[Fitswimmer]

When I was taking my tour, one of the things I commented on with the guide was that I liked the options for different kinds of travelers. Some people like to be close to the action, so there are places closer to the parks, places with rooms close to pools and places that are further away and quieter. For my traveling preferences, the quieter places are better. I travel with Dad (78) and Mom (68) sometimes, so they like the quieter areas. When I travel with DN (20) she's comfortable either way as my friend's and I are (40's). When we went to HHI with my one friend who had an 18 month old, we stayed close to the pool.

Disney recognizes that all families and travel groups don't want the same things-and it's one of the main reasons that so many people choose to travel to their resorts.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

This is a great thread!!! We are taking our first trip "home" to SSR in December --- December 30th - January 5th (we'll be at a hotel on the 29th before checking into SSR). I am so excited to ring in the new year at our home!!!!

Dina- we have the exact same trip planned- SSR 12/30-1/5! That will be my kids' first trip home- DH and I are taking our 1st trip home in about 10 days! So excited!

 

[magicmommy]

You know I'm really starting to feel bad for the Carousel. Why must everyone dislike it so? It may be a minute or two longer of a walk than the other sections. I have even asked my teenage son (you know the kind that like to just lounge around and do nothing) how long it took us to walk to HRS & AP and he said maybe 10 minutes but he didn't really think it was that long, maybe 7 or 8. It really isn't as bad as everyone thinks it is. It is just as lovely as the other sections too!

So, everyone please stop beating up the poor little Carousel section. I imagine it is starting to feel a little unloved! Give the Carousel some love!

It is not the walk...I love to walk but it seems that they just "stuck" those buildings there because they could. The bus stop is not an issue but every other area has a pool at least in the vicinity. The closest pool is the Paddock and if you are in the first Carousel building it is not even close to go for a quick dip....I don't think the proximity to the Main Building is the issue as much as it is no pool or hot tub, not even a playground for those with little ones.

 

[CinderellasSister]

The way I figure it...I would rather be there than on my conference call late at night solving a work problem.

I'll second that!!!!! Truer words have never been spoken!!!!

 

[Dman67]

The DW, DD & I just returned from a wonderful 4-night stay at SSR. The experience was just about perfect. Our room was located in the Paddock which provided us with a great view and only a marginally long walk to the main pool area. We brought our bikes with us and thus were able to really explore the SSR grounds. The landscaping is maintained very, very well with the exception of some areas needing fresh mulch. The buildings are beautiful with vibrant colors and architecture. The wild life is great! We saw an abundance of mallard ducks and swans, but what really excited my DD was the three Otters that we saw playing in the canal that runs between Congress Park and the main area. You don't see those every day!

As for the different sections of the resort, I'll honestly admit that without a rental car staying at The Carousel section would be a bit disappointing. It really is a long ways away from anything and everything, except the main entrance gate. The new Grandstand section looked inviting with the exceptional golf course views it offers and the new pool. We may ask to stay there next time.

During our bike travels we found the walking/biking trail that connects SSR with OKW. This provided a really nice bike ride along the canal that OKW uses to get the boats to and from Downtown Disney. If you're interested in taking this trail to OKW ask the golf pro shop, located below the Club restaurant, for directions.

All in all we were very, very happy with our stay at SSR. If I had a choice of sections to stay in I would rank them in this order: The Springs, Congress Park, The Paddock, The Grandstand and, finally, The Carousel.

Anyone wondering whether or not you'd enjoy your stay at SSR...trust me when I say "You definately will enjoy it!" We are proud to own here!!!

 

[maraki527]

Stayed at BWV before and liked it because it was close to EPCOT but I didn't think the BW view was anything special. Honestly I don's understand how some people get really upset when you talk about the resorts. You are in Disney one of the happiest places on earth. Not only that but how much time do some of these people really stay in their rooms. I know I hardly spend any time.