SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[DisneyFreaks]

Fantastic pictures DVCKennyD! I am so excited about our upcoming first stay at OKW but your photos have made me want to go home again. Really brought back some great memories. Thanks!!

 

[bpmorley]

Then we were practically neighbors Kenny. We were in the last balcony on the right of that picture. We looked straight down to the spray area. I loaded up my pictures to imagestation, but none of them are coming out on the site. Once I get that working I'll post some

 

[DVCKennyD]

Then we were practically neighbors Kenny. We were in the last balcony on the right of that picture. We looked straight down to the spray area. I loaded up my pictures to imagestation, but none of them are coming out on the site. Once I get that working I'll post some

Howdy neighbor!

Look forward to the pics... Will be nice to see the Grandstand from a different perspective

KennyD

 

[ebenmax]

We were in one of the "farther away from the main area" buildings in the Grandstand (room 9427) this past week and it took about 5 minutes to walk to the main area. Everything seems far when you are exhausted from the parks! BUT, it was really an easy walk. If you ride the bus, Grandstand is the first stop and The Springs in the last one, so I would not suggest that approach. It would take twice as long to ride.

We LOVED the Grandstand. This was our first trip home and we were simply shocked at just HOW BEAUTIFUL this resort is. I mean, we thought it would be really nice, but with all of the bashing I had read on the boards, I was a bit worried. NO WORRIES. . .we fell in love! The grounds are immaculate as was our room. We couldn't have been happier with our "home" resort purchase. Now, we are already looking up flights for our next trip, and we've only been home two days!!

What a fabulous experience!

Enjoy!

Ellen

 

[lyzziesmom]

This is the view from our balcony (although the water play area is just out of camera range!!)

Ok this picture just totally convinced me, I want to be in the Grandstand area!! I love all the red and white, it reminds me of an old fashioned ice cream shop. I'm craving a vanilla coke float right about now!

 

[lyzziesmom]

I haven't read any of the "bashing." I usually stick to the Community Board unless I have a specific question. What negative things could people have possibly had to say? The place looks gorgeous and from everything I've seen and read, it seems next to perfect in every way.

 

[TDC Nala]

Can't beat the bus ride to DTD.

I know you can walk there...but I'm usually going to PI and it's kind of far to walk over there...now there is a boat dock that will let you off right in the middle of PI.

 

[flyerron]

Add us to the SSR list please

 

[ebenmax]

I haven't read any of the "bashing."

Most of the bashing here is due to the fact that the resort is too large and requires too much walking. We think it is simply spectacular!!

 

[Starr W.]

Most of the bashing here is due to the fact that the resort is too large and requires too much walking. We think it is simply spectacular!!

Or my personal favorite, "don't do SSR without a car."

Lizziesmom, be very careful during your stay. We did a cash stay at Thanksgiving and end up taking the DVC tour on Thanksgiving morning and bought our points the following Wednesday.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Or my personal favorite, "don't do SSR without a car."

Lizziesmom, be very careful during your stay. We did a cash stay at Thanksgiving and end up taking the DVC tour on Thanksgiving morning and bought our points the following Wednesday.

Not a problem with me... I am on a shoestring budget and have terrible credit, I try to be a cash-only girl and the thought of buying/financing something that big terrifies me. However, I will be travelling with my parents and strongly encouraging THEM to take the tour!

 

[Starr W.]

Not a problem with me... I am on a shoestring budget and have terrible credit, I try to be a cash-only girl and the thought of buying/financing something that big terrifies me. However, I will be travelling with my parents and strongly encouraging THEM to take the tour!

Whatever it takes

If you happen to get your room in the Congress Park area, there is a playground. My 6 yr old son loved it(but he loves any play area!).

 

[lyzziesmom]

Thank you! My DD8 was salivating over the pictures of the playground -- never mind the fact that she has a much bigger playground at school -- and I wasn't sure where it was located. I think no matter which building/area we end up in, there will something nearby that we will all love!

 

[tiggersgirl]

Hi,
Everyone's pictures of SSR are really beautiful and a lots changed since we were there last October!
We usually request Congress Park and one reason why my sisters and I like it so much is because of the smooth jazz that's played at the pool.
It's very relaxing to sit by the pool (we don't swim!), and listen to Richard Elliot, Dave Koz etc.
Does anyone remember what kind of music is played at the Grandstand pool area?
When I called to make reservations for this October, the lady was soooo excited that I wanted to try the Grandstand area! She said she absolutely loved it when she stayed there in May. Now I can't wait to try it myself!
Thanks!

 

[kritter]

A few SSR pictures from our trip last weekend!!!!!!!

 

[disneymom8589]

DVCKennyD and Kritter - Thank you for posting such great pictures. Our 1st trip as DVC members is coming up in just a few weeks and we are excited beyond belief!! (I'm also glad to hear they play smooth jazz at the main pool!)

 

[bpmorley]

Kritter, we were there at the same time. You took a picture of me. You have a picture of the grandstand pool. That's my back standing at the table with the tan shorts on.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Kritter, we were there at the same time. You took a picture of me. You have a picture of the grandstand pool. That's my back standing at the table with the tan shorts on.

Too funny!

 

[alldiz]

Kritter, we were there at the same time. You took a picture of me. You have a picture of the grandstand pool. That's my back standing at the table with the tan shorts on.

Are you serious...that is too funny
It is a small world after all...
Kerri

 

[bpmorley]

Tell me about it. I may have some pictures of the pool area with you kids in them. Like allDiz said, "it's a small world"