SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[naf917]

Our contract was sent for ROFR on 5/21 and we closed today

 

[brookemom]

(Hope it's cool to post here as a point renter rather than a DVC owner. I can't convince the DH to buy...)

Wow - you guys are on it in this thread. I read the first 10 pages and the last 15 or so - thanks for all the great info and pix!

We are staying at SSR for the first time in late July - we are usually BCV people because of the location. SSR looks gorgeous and I'm happy to see so many great reports... I have a few questions:

I see a lot of people here go to SSR for relaxation - not so much for parks. We're doing a week on the Gulf Coast (couldn't get into VB) for the relaxation, and when we get to WDW we are all about the parks. I've seen some good reports here of the busses running well - does anyone think we'll regret being at SSR if trying to do 2 parks/day (with hotel pool in between)?

Grandstand looks gorgeous but it's hard to judge the pool. I am travelling with DS10 and DS13 and they will probably prefer the main pool with slide. OTOH they will want to do Disney Quest several times. Are we better off requesting near the main pool or near the walk to DTD?

Love DIsney though I do - I don't love the resort websites. Not enough info for anal old me. I am confused about the dining options. I know there is the AP. There is also a Turf Club? And is there a poolside casual restaurant? Also the woman on the phone at SSR told me there is room service but I don't think that's right...???

Thanks!

 

[tomandrobin]

(Hope it's cool to post here as a point renter rather than a DVC owner. I can't convince the DH to buy...)

Ownership is not required, just admiration for SSR!

Wow - you guys are on it in this thread. I read the first 10 pages and the last 15 or so - thanks for all the great info and pix!

You are welcome!

We are staying at SSR for the first time in late July - we are usually BCV people because of the location. SSR looks gorgeous and I'm happy to see so many great reports... I have a few questions:

I see a lot of people here go to SSR for relaxation - not so much for parks. We're doing a week on the Gulf Coast (couldn't get into VB) for the relaxation, and when we get to WDW we are all about the parks. I've seen some good reports here of the busses running well - does anyone think we'll regret being at SSR if trying to do 2 parks/day (with hotel pool in between)?

That is the exact strategy we do on most of our trips. Get up early and hit the parks, take a break around noon and relax at the resort, then hit a second park in the evening. Works well at SSR, probably better then alot of the resorts. Those bus trips to DTD or MK in the evening from BCV or BWV are not fun.

Grandstand looks gorgeous but it's hard to judge the pool. I am travelling with DS10 and DS13 and they will probably prefer the main pool with slide. OTOH they will want to do Disney Quest several times. Are we better off requesting near the main pool or near the walk to DTD?

This is a tough call. If the kids are all about the slide then Springs or Grandstand (first 2 buildings) are best. Going to DTD is easy, you have 3 options. Walk, take the bus, or take the ferry. When we stayed at the Grandstand area the ferry and bus are the best options. Either way, I wouldn't stress about getting to DTD, the pools are probably more important to your needs, with the kids. When my DW and I go alone, we will go to DTD every day. When the kids are with us maybe two times during the week.

Love DIsney though I do - I don't love the resort websites. Not enough info for anal old me. I am confused about the dining options. I know there is the AP. There is also a Turf Club? And is there a poolside casual restaurant? Also the woman on the phone at SSR told me there is room service but I don't think that's right...???

They do deliver pizza to your room at SSR. I am not sure if thats been expanded since May when we were there last.

 

[tomandrobin]

Our contract was sent for ROFR on 5/21 and we closed today

Congratulations and welcome home!!!!

 

[brookemom]

tomandrobin: Thanks so much for the excellent intel! Great to know that SSR isn't too "removed" to be able to do the 2 parks/day plan.

One more question: I have a vague memory that it is possible to take a boat from DTD directly to one of the parks (MK?) - rather than go back to the hotel and take hotel bus - is that right?

Thanks again to all who post reports & pix - my kids are very excited by the pool pictures

 

[Flyerfan]

I feel so at home here. We took the tour Jan 2006 and it took us 1-1/2 years going back and forth about it..... But we just bought in last night!! Yippee!! We're DVC members.

 

[dis@dills]

I feel so at home here. We took the tour Jan 2006 and it took us 1-1/2 years going back and forth about it..... But we just bought in last night!! Yippee!! We're DVC members.

CONGRATS!!!

 

[RachelTori]

I feel so at home here. We took the tour Jan 2006 and it took us 1-1/2 years going back and forth about it..... But we just bought in last night!! Yippee!! We're DVC members.

Welcome Home!!

 

[tomandrobin]

tomandrobin: Thanks so much for the excellent intel! Great to know that SSR isn't too "removed" to be able to do the 2 parks/day plan.

You are welcome!

One more question: I have a vague memory that it is possible to take a boat from DTD directly to one of the parks (MK?) - rather than go back to the hotel and take hotel bus - is that right?

There is no boat transportation from DTD to any park. The boats go to SSR, OKW and POR.

 

[eporter66]

I am an SSR lover!!! I hate to wish the summer away, but I am greatly looking forward to our vacation in October and we will be staying at SSR! I also am dying to make my way around Epcot for the F&W festival - mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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[tomandrobin]

I am an SSR lover!!! I hate to wish the summer away, but I am greatly looking forward to our vacation in October and we will be staying at SSR! I also am dying to make my way around Epcot for the F&W festival - mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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We are looking forward to the Food and Wine Festival again! We are double dipping this year and hitting the MNSSHP too!

 

[brookemom]

There is no boat transportation from DTD to any park. The boats go to SSR, OKW and POR.

D'oh! That's what I remember - we stayed at OKW once and took the boat to DTD. I'm old and forgetful. Thanks again for the intel!

 

[my3princes]

We bought into SSR in Feb 2006. We're taking our first trip home in 2 weeks. We can't wait.

 

[naf917]

We closed on our resale contract Thursday morning and this morning we received an email from our guide giving us our PIN. I didn't even have my membership number or club ID. I called MS and they were able to give me this information over the phone. After that I was able to log in and see all my information and points!

I was told that it usually takes 7-10 days to be in the system so I wasn't even going to start calling MS until later this week.

SSR here we come (as soon as I can get time off of work)!

 

[Ronald Duck]

Hi, all you SSR lovers and lucky owners

Our DVC friend has sold us enough points to stay in a 2-bedroom next month with wife, d and sil, and 2 grandkids. We had planned to use ME and be without a car, and so I was initially concerned about getting the Carousel (or even a distant Paddock bldg), but now that we've reserved a car I'm considering all the possibilities.

I've read relatively little in this thread about the two Carousel buildings, and would love to hear (and SEE) more...all my web searching has netted me a grand total of ONE pic of that section! Aside from pics, my biggest question is how far is it to the nearest "satellite" pool and how good is that pool? Of course, any tips, experiences, and opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, and see ya at SSR (who knows what DW and I might do after visiting).

 

[corinnak]

Hi Ronald
Congratulations on your upcoming SSR trip!

I did write a report about my experiences at the Carousel in January.
Here at the Carousel - SSR on the fly!

I also posted some pictures to this thread from that trip - I found some on page 30.

The closest pool to the carousel is the Paddock quiet pool, I think. It is probably a 5-7 minute walk. Not terrible, but the main pool is a 10 minute walk. I imagine now that it is finished the Grandstand pool is similar, though I don't know if there is a path to walk there directly - I suspect that there is. The main problem I see with the Carousel is not the longish walk to the main centers of the resort but the trouble it would be for a car-less guest in a studio to get to laundry facilities. We never went to any pool but the main pool during our stay. I guess we figured that if we are lugging our stuff to a pool anyhow, it might as well be the BIG one.

I hope you have a great trip!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I read that there is a nice shortcut from Carousel to Grandstand (along the golf course maybe- BroganMc?-help me out) If I were in the Carousel I would definately go across the bridge and use the main pool. The one at the Paddocks is very plain.
Everyone says the Carousel is the most convenient section if you will be driving in and out of the resort a lot, hope that helps. Here is a thread of someone who stayed in the Carousel and enjoyed it- they have some nice pics of the section http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1490229

 

[Ronald Duck]

Thanks for the speedy replies

Do I have the order of bus pickup/dropoff correct?

Carousel, Paddock (2), Congress Park, Grandstand, Springs.

Please correct me if I'm wrong...and thx again.

PS- The Carousel fountain reminds me of POFQ...where we thought we were going to stay!

 

[tomandrobin]

Do I have the order of bus pickup/dropoff correct?

Carousel, Paddock (2), Congress Park, Grandstand, Springs.

Its Grandstand, Carousel, Paddock, Congress Park and Springs.....5 stops total.

 

[Ronald Duck]

Its Grandstand, Carousel, Paddock, Congress Park and Springs.....5 stops total.

Wow...Grandstand seems to get the best of ALL worlds! Does anyone NOT love The Grandstand?

BTW...I have pictures of all of the logos representing the 5 sections of SSR EXCEPT The Carousel. Does anybody have a pic of that one?

Thanks again.