SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[DisneyBride'03]

Thanks for the tips!!

 

[figment97]

this is mostly just a test, so i can see if the cool SSR banner shows up for me... now that we are SSR owners (accepted just last night)

also to let you know that i love photography and plan on using my camera A LOT when we go down in june for our first DVC vacation. i hope you don't get tired of my pictures.

cheers!

 

[aclov]

Just got back from a 1st time four night stay at SSR. What a great resort! I was a little scared because it's so big but I had requested Congress Park or the Springs and we ended up at the Springs. We were close to everything including the spa which I enjoyed a facial and swedish massage, and the best part was I had two friends as guests and we all were able to get time slots at the same time. The spa and fitness facilities are very up to date and we met a guest who was staying at OKW who said she just goes to SSR to use the facilities. I highly recommend it.

The main pool was not crowded at all. We dined at both Artist's Palette and Turf's Bar and Grill and both were very good. If your a drinker, definately try A Year of a Million Dream's drink, it comes with a light-up glow cube.

I was very happy with my stay and although I did miss BWV, I totally love what SSR has to offer. We didn't have long wait's or crowded buses/boats either. Very nice resort

 

[aclov]

I forgot to mention one disappointment is that we never we're able to find the walkway to DTD. We ended up finding the boat after dinner and since it was dark it did take a while.

One of my friends slept on the sleeper sofa and she made a comment that there was not enough padding or blankets, which I told her to call but she never did. She didn't mention anything else, I guess since she was staying FREE she didn't want to complain.

 

[sm4987]

We'll I just got my reservations for December to stay at SSR. I'm so happy to be going home!!!!

 

[bpmorley]

We'll I just got my reservations for December to stay at SSR. I'm so happy to be going home!!!!

What dates?

 

[BroganMc]

I forgot to mention one disappointment is that we never we're able to find the walkway to DTD. We ended up finding the boat after dinner and since it was dark it did take a while.

That walkway can be tricky to find on foot. It's in front of Congress Park, water side, and the entrance from the Springs is the first right past the road circle.

It helps to carry the resort map with you the first few times you walk around. Just until you get your bearings.

 

[KevGuy]

The main pool was not crowded at all. We dined at both Artist's Palette and Turf's Bar and Grill and both were very good. If your a drinker, definately try A Year of a Million Dream's drink, it comes with a light-up glow cube.

I got the recipe for them and made those at my 4th of July Pool party and they went over big with everyone. I had blue glow glasses not just cubes!!

One of my friends slept on the sleeper sofa and she made a comment that there was not enough padding or blankets, which I told her to call but she never did. She didn't mention anything else, I guess since she was staying FREE she didn't want to complain.

Wow, I heard that they are more comfortable than some beds from a lot of people who stayed at SSR. But yea they only give you a thin blanket. Most give the comforter or top cover from the bedroom to those on the sleeper and they are fine.

 

[javaj]

We're staying at SSR for the first time in 26 days! I can't wait!

We have a 1-BR and 2 studios (my waitlist for the 2-BR to replace the studio+1BR never came through) for 6 adults and 2 children. We've requested Springs or Grandstand, and close to the Bus Stop since we have 2 71 year old grandparents (my parents) and 1 recovering post-chemo, post-radiation cancer patient (my sister).

We are so excited, we can't wait!!!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

So happy for all of you going home soon!
We are having our Grand Gathering next June! With our DIP, we are taking my mom, and DH's sister's family , and her SIl and family
W will be celebrating our Fairytale Wedding Anniv, 5 yrs, which is also our DD's b day! She will be 2 (I knew if I scheduled that c-section on our anniv..DH would be hooked to Disney trips ...lol) DS' 8th grade graduation

 

[thepeach80]

We just got back and loved it! We had a 3br villa and a studio in the Paddock. No one slept on the couch pulled out though so I can't comment on that. We were right next to the pool and bus stop, we couldn't have had a better spot IMO. We were on the 2nd floor, but the elevator made sure we could get the stroller in and out of our villa and made getting everything packed up a little easier as well. Our building was empty from what we could tell so it was like we were all alone, it was so nice and quiet.

 

[BlakeNJ]

We're staying at SSR for the first time in 26 days! I can't wait!

We have a 1-BR and 2 studios (my waitlist for the 2-BR to replace the studio+1BR never came through) for 6 adults and 2 children. We've requested Springs or Grandstand, and close to the Bus Stop since we have 2 71 year old grandparents (my parents) and 1 recovering post-chemo, post-radiation cancer patient (my sister).

We are so excited, we can't wait!!!

Have a great trip! Hugs to your sister for finishing her chemo/radiation treatment.

Be sure you post a TR when you get back.

Blakely

 

[Natterjack9]

I have a big family trip planned in March. My mom and dad, sister and her family and my family all staying at SSR for a week in a Grand Villa. Has anyone stayed in the Villas with a large group? Are we going to be on top of each other? I have stayed at SSR last year in April in a 2BR, and honestly I have not seen the villas, as we bought sight unseen in '04, best investment I ever made. Anyone have any thoughts, or am I concerned over nothing? Both my sister and Mom have said they think there is not going to be any issues on space, but I wanted a differnt opinion. (We have all been on vacation before, so being together for that long won't be a prob.) Thanks guys.

 

[Dusted]

Natterjack- The Grand villas are quite large and well spaced. I don't remember if you said how many people exactly were going, but we toured them a couple times and couldn't believe how big they were. They had a nice living room with seating, a nice dining room table, balcony, etc. The Virtual tour on line seems true to size....

I remember a good amount of closets for luggage etc,,,

My only concern is that if you need the pull outs, then it might get a bit snug for storage of clothing, maybe?

Again, haven't stayed there yet, but loved our tour!

 

[tjkraz]

I have a big family trip planned in March. My mom and dad, sister and her family and my family all staying at SSR for a week in a Grand Villa. Has anyone stayed in the Villas with a large group? Are we going to be on top of each other?

A Grand Villa has three bedrooms. The master suite has a king-sized bed. The other two bedrooms each have two queen-sized beds. You didn't give any exact numbers but the logical arrangement would appear to be mom and dad in the master, your family in one bedroom and sister's family in the second bedroom. Your comfort would seem to largely depend:

1. Are you OK not having the master bedroom?
2. Will your family and sis' family each fit comfortably in a room with two queens?

There is also a sofabed in the living room. Young kids may not mind sleeping there, but their presence could put a bit of a damper on the rest of the group. Unless you've got an extremely sound sleeper on that sofabed, nobody from the group will be able to use the living room, kitchen, dining room or balcony until that person is awake.

The Grand Villas are two stories tall with vaulted ceilings, a full dining room and many other wonderful amenities. Technically they sleep 12 (two on each bed including the sofa), but I think 8-10 is about the upper limit for maintaining that true luxury feel.

Hope that helps.

 

[BroganMc]

The Grand Villas are two stories tall with vaulted ceilings, a full dining room and many other wonderful amenities.

Another voice saying how huge they are. In fact, they seem bigger than my 4 bedroom 2 and a half bath house. That dining room and kitchen is definitely bigger.

I'd love to stay in one with my family but I'm too cheap to spring for the points. Maybe if I ever get another special occasion grand gathering together. For now, all my siblings want to play the boring route of keeping their kids in school all year long. (But then considering one has 7 in the family, another 5 and the third 4, it would be tough to fit two families plus us. Why do I have to be related to such breeders?! )

P.S. I'm headed down in another week (actually staying at SSR the 14-23). Any requests while I'm down there?

 

[Tinkerdreams]

Hi BroganMc,

I see you're an early bird too! Take lots of pictures for sharing and see what you can find out about the CR construction (pictures also). Have a great time!!

 

[BlakeNJ]

Just got back from SSR the resort was very beautiful! The only thing i have to complain about is that the pullout bed was as hard as a ROCK! and they only gave you a sheet and thin blanket i gave my kids our comforter.

Great pictures. I especially like the picture of the room number! I always think I'll remember what room we were in, but then I forget! Great idea. Your kids are adorable. How did you like the All-Stars? We might stay there a few nights in November. Glad you had a great trip.

Blakely

 

[goaliewife]

We will be there in 5 days.

Can't wait to see it and then come back and report on our trip. This will be our first "welcome home."

 

[bpmorley]

Great pictures. I especially like the picture of the room number! I always think I'll remember what room we were in, but then I forget! Great idea. Your kids are adorable. How did you like the All-Stars? We might stay there a few nights in November. Glad you had a great trip.

Blakely

I always bring the checkout/DME envelope home. It has the room number on it.