SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[KristiKelly]

We have owned @ SSR since 2004 but will be staying there for the first time Nov. 10-17 (dates may change due to 5th grade field trip but I don't have those dates yet).

Anyway, I've requested the Springs building due to the close proximity to the pool, we have 3 kids, youngest almost 2. However, The Grandstand section looks nice as well.

Can anyone tell me (and I know someone can) what are the views in the Springs section and Grandstand section. DH & I like to put the kids to bed and sit out on the balcony and enjoy an adult beverage or 2 with a nice view.

Also, how long is the walk from Grandstand to main pool?

I've just discovered this thread and I'm sure all my questions have been answered. I'm going to start reading from pg. 1 tonight.

Thanks

 

[Dman67]

The Grandstand offers several rooms with views of the golf course. I've haven't stayed in any of these rooms but saw the view they would have and I will definately be asking for one of those room/views the next time we stay there. As for the The Springs, they offer views of the ponds with the fountains. The fountains run from 10 - 10 so it's a nice "white noise" when sitting on the porch.

The walk for a 2 year old may be a bit much from the Grandstand to the main pool. There is, however, the pool in the Grandstand area that your kids may enjoy just as much. The only exception being that there is no slide.

Hope this helps!

 

[KristiKelly]

Thanks for the info. Now, which section has Downtown Disney view is it Congress Park? Is that a long walk to the main pool?

I know DD almost 2 would like the play area at Grandstand but I'm not sure about my older 2, they are 7 & 9 and love slides so I'm sure the main pool is where will stay most.

 

[dwelty]

We are 5 days away from our 2nd SSR Stay. Could have stayed at another resort, but we enjoy our home so much we could not wait to get back. We enjoy the relaxed country club feel of SSR. (Something none of the other resorts have IMHO).

 

[tomandrobin]

Our trip Home is in four weeks!

We already have a request in for the Grand Stand section! We are arriving early, so hopefully we will get our request!

 

[bpmorley]

Thanks for the info. Now, which section has Downtown Disney view is it Congress Park? Is that a long walk to the main pool?

I know DD almost 2 would like the play area at Grandstand but I'm not sure about my older 2, they are 7 & 9 and love slides so I'm sure the main pool is where will stay most.

Yes, Congress park has the great view of DTD. But it's only a short walk to the main area. We've only stayed in the Springs twice, but we've walked around the whole resort and nothing seems to be extremely far away from the main area.

 

[Dman67]

Hi gang! I just posted a picture slideshow of our recent trip to SSR. Please feel free to view it at the following link:

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as my wife & I enjoyed taking them.

Dave

 

[TenThousandVolts]

beautiful slideshow dman!

 

[Paulieuk1969]

Hi gang! I just posted a picture slideshow of our recent trip to SSR. Please feel free to view it at the following link:

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as my wife & I enjoyed taking them.

Dave

Very nice photos, can't wait to go home in July.

 

[Treacle44]

Beautiful photos dave, thanks for sharing them with us.

 

[Merylj]

Dman67 - wondeful pic`s thankyou!

 

[CinderellasSister]

Beautiful pictures!!! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to get there on Saturday and see it all in person. Looks like you had great weather too!!!

 

[Dman67]

Beautiful pictures!!! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to get there on Saturday and see it all in person. Looks like you had great weather too!!!

The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Hopefully you'll get lucky with the weather too when you are here. Have fun!

P.S. We took about 300 pictures but I opted only to post those that didn't have my wife or daughter in it. That way you guys get to see "family-free" photos of the resort.

 

[wheelcap]

We just got our contract paperwork yesterday, and should close in a couple months. So - we might be the 'baby of the family.' I've been going to WDW since the early '70s - just after they opened. We went for our honeymoon in '88, then started taking the kids down a couple years later. We've been thinking of buying into DVC, but haven't - who knows why

A couple months ago, we finally went down to tour all of the DVC resorts. We wanted to see if there was enough of a difference to choose one over another. I liked that the contract is long, which means better value - and more Disney (typical cheap guy). My wife, though, absolutely loved the location and the landscaping and the decor and . . . This is the place, and we couldn't wait any longer. We had to get our 'ducks in a row,' but it's finally time.

 

[hrsmom]

Hi gang! I just posted a picture slideshow of our recent trip to SSR. Please feel free to view it at the following link:

Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as my wife & I enjoyed taking them.

Dave

Wonderful pictures!!! I really enjoyed looking at them.

 

[hrsmom]

We just got our contract paperwork yesterday, and should close in a couple months. So - we might be the 'baby of the family.' I've been going to WDW since the early '70s - just after they opened. We went for our honeymoon in '88, then started taking the kids down a couple years later. We've been thinking of buying into DVC, but haven't - who knows why

A couple months ago, we finally went down to tour all of the DVC resorts. We wanted to see if there was enough of a difference to choose one over another. I liked that the contract is long, which means better value - and more Disney (typical cheap guy). My wife, though, absolutely loved the location and the landscaping and the decor and . . . This is the place, and we couldn't wait any longer. We had to get our 'ducks in a row,' but it's finally time.

Congratulations!

 

[tiberius]

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!

I will be there, too, for almost those dates...12/30 - 1/04! We were there from 12/30/05 to 01/05/06 and it was great! I am looking forward to seeing the changes since then.

 

[TreesyB]

I will be there, too, for almost those dates...12/30 - 1/04! We were there from 12/30/05 to 01/05/06 and it was great! I am looking forward to seeing the changes since then.

Us too! But I'm thinking of doing Beach Club for one or two nights on the 4th/5th so we can go to Epcot very close. But I wouldn't miss SSR on new years eve! Quite the party is what I've heard!

 

[happyj]

Very nice photos, can't wait to go home in July.

We will also be there in July 9-26 only 10 weeks to go

what great photos

 

[KristiKelly]

Yes, Congress park has the great view of DTD. But it's only a short walk to the main area. We've only stayed in the Springs twice, but we've walked around the whole resort and nothing seems to be extremely far away from the main area.

Are all rooms in Congress Park a DTD view or are there rooms on the back side. DH is not real excited about staying here. The past 2 years we've stayed @ BWV and he LOVES the BW view & proximity to EPCOT, so I really want him to have a nice view.

TIA
Kristi