SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[mrouch]

I have been reading these posts with great interest since we are leaving on June 10th for our first visit to SSR. It is our home resort, but we have always stayed at my brother's home resort of OKW. We am really looking forward to staying at SSR.

 

[popstar7867]

Hi Everyone! My boyfriend and I just became DVC Owners this morning and our home is now SSR! I can't wait to stay there next May which is when we are planning our first trip as DVC members! I was wondering if anyone had any preferances on what buildings to request? Also is there a map of the resort somewhere on the web that shows which buildings are which?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

just lurking to see what you people are saying.

 

[loribell]

Hi Everyone! My boyfriend and I just became DVC Owners this morning and our home is now SSR! I can't wait to stay there next May which is when we are planning our first trip as DVC members! I was wondering if anyone had any preferances on what buildings to request? Also is there a map of the resort somewhere on the web that shows which buildings are which?

Congrats & WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[loribell]

just lurking to see what you people are saying.

Just lurking over on that VB thread wishing I had made some ressies there for a few days this summer!

Did you see that pic in VM with the dolphins? That was amazing!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Just lurking over on that VB thread wishing I had made some ressies there for a few days this summer!

Did you see that pic in VM with the dolphins? That was amazing!

Hey Lori, I did see that... Really cool...

 

[bpmorley]

I have been reading these posts with great interest since we are leaving on June 10th for our first visit to SSR. It is our home resort, but we have always stayed at my brother's home resort of OKW. We am really looking forward to staying at SSR.

Maybe we'll see you down there. We'll be there for a short stay. June 9-12

 

[punkin413]

i keep seeing people refer to dedicated rooms and locked off units. would someone mind explaining what these are? thanks!

 

[kritter]

We will now be there June 9th -13th.. Anyone want to plan a mini dis meet at the pool one day??????

 

[loribell]

i keep seeing people refer to dedicated rooms and locked off units. would someone mind explaining what these are? thanks!

A lock off 2 bedroom as actually a studio & a 1 bedroom. There are two seperate outside entrances. A dedicated 2 bedroom will only have the main entrance. I don't know if all of them do or not, but I think most dedicated 2 bedrooms have 2 beds on the studio part of the room instead of a bed & sleeper sofa.

 

[JESW]

Please excuse the intrusion as I am not a DVC member (yet - we may do the tour in august), but I am interested in this resort so I have been reading this thread. Our family usually stays in the EPCOT area but we are thinking of heading down for 4 nights in June for an "inbetween" trip. When I called for passholder rates for our time I was told I could have a one bedroom villa for $275/night - is that a good deal? We usually stay concierge to take advantage of the lounge for breakfast and other foods (for one thing) - where can we eat breakfast at SSR? Is there anything else you could tell me that would make us want to stay there?? (It will be our
20th anniversary)

Thanks!

Jill

WHOOPS! It's supposed to be $275/night - I corrected it - $175 would be awesome!

 

[polyhm83]

I would jump on that rate. You can have breakfast at Artists palette, it is very nice and casual. Of course you would have a full kitchen as well, easy for breakfast foods. SSR is also very close to DTD where you could walk over for breakfast. SSR is a beautiflul relaxing resort, I am sure you will love it.

 

[bpmorley]

Please excuse the intrusion as I am not a DVC member (yet - we may do the tour in august), but I am interested in this resort so I have been reading this thread. Our family usually stays in the EPCOT area but we are thinking of heading down for 4 nights in June for an "inbetween" trip. When I called for passholder rates for our time I was told I could have a one bedroom villa for $275/night - is that a good deal? We usually stay concierge to take advantage of the lounge for breakfast and other foods (for one thing) - where can we eat breakfast at SSR? Is there anything else you could tell me that would make us want to stay there?? (It will be our
20th anniversary)

Thanks!

Jill

WHOOPS! It's supposed to be $275/night - I corrected it - $175 would be awesome!

$275/night is still a good price. It is normally $420/night. SSR has the Artist's Pallette for breakfast. They have the normal items, plus some nice flatbreads. If you haven't seen it yet, that is reason enough to stay there. You won't need the tour.

 

[btrim]

If you are used to concierge level, you might want to think about the differences at SSR. We love our home resort, but we don't mind making our own bed, eating meals together in the condo, etc. We love the relaxing atmosphere around the resort and we love to walk to DTD and shop, eat, or just enjoy the atmosphere. A 1BR gives you plenty of room to relax in the living part of the condo and a separate bedroom for sleeping. I don't think the price is bad for what you are getting, but I am prejudice because like I said, we love our "Home" away from home.

Loving SSR!

 

[uicbear]

I've been resisting doing this, but I can't stand it anymore.... We'll be HOME in 17 days!!!

Sorry, I just had to do that.

 

[tomandrobin]

Please excuse the intrusion as I am not a DVC member (yet - we may do the tour in august), but I am interested in this resort so I have been reading this thread. Our family usually stays in the EPCOT area but we are thinking of heading down for 4 nights in June for an "inbetween" trip. When I called for passholder rates for our time I was told I could have a one bedroom villa for $275/night - is that a good deal? We usually stay concierge to take advantage of the lounge for breakfast and other foods (for one thing) - where can we eat breakfast at SSR? Is there anything else you could tell me that would make us want to stay there?? (It will be our 20th anniversary)

If you are use to staying at concierge level, SSR may not be for you. We LOVE Saratoga, but its not the same as staying in a deluxe hotel with those type of amenities.

 

[popstar7867]

Hi Everyone. I have a question about making reservations. If you are checking out on a friday, do you pay that friday rate? or do you only pay up to the thursday night??

 

[Zoom]

Hi Everyone. I have a question about making reservations. If you are checking out on a friday, do you pay that friday rate? or do you only pay up to the thursday night??

Thursday night only.

 

[popstar7867]

Thursday night only.

Thanks so much!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Hey popstar! home!!!

If you haven't done it yet- you should download Caskbill's DVC planner. It is a great interactive calendar that will calculate points for you-
http://web.nalu.net/~wneth/dvcplanner.htm
Enjoy!!