SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Natterjack9]

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.

Thanks for all of the relpys. Yes, we will have ten total. Grandma and Grandpa get the master, which everyone is o.k. with. We have one bedroom with my sister and her family in the other. The kids are 12, 12, 11, and 7 and spend tons of time together (they go to the same school) so that won't be a problem either. they are planning on sleeping in the Living room I think, but we will see when we get there.

thanks again, and now we REALLY can't wait until we get home!

 

[tomandrobin]

Thanks for all of the relpys. Yes, we will have ten total. Grandma and Grandpa get the master, which everyone is o.k. with. We have one bedroom with my sister and her family in the other. The kids are 12, 12, 11, and 7 and spend tons of time together (they go to the same school) so that won't be a problem either. they are planning on sleeping in the Living room I think, but we will see when we get there.

thanks again, and now we REALLY can't wait until we get home!

Sounds like a really nice trip coming up for you and your family.

 

[yaksack]

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[popstar7867]

I am beyond excited right now!!!! My vacation has creeped up on me so fast since I've begun working again! I own a dance studio in MA so dancing 20+ hours a week has kept me pretty busy! I'm def in need of a quick getaway! This will be my first time home to Saratoga since buying in May! I'm so excited!!! We will be staying in a studio at Saratoga 10/4-10/7 and then switching over for our last night at the Grand Floridian!!!!!!!! Disney here we come!

 

[GANUT4WDW]

We just returned from a 4 night stay at Saratoga Springs. This was our first stay there and my kids and I absolutely loved it! We stayed in the Congress Park section in a studio. I even called my guide while I was there to inquire about adding on there. They have something planned all through the week so that even if you didn't want to go into the parks - you'd never run out of things to do!

 

[ont/ohana]

Just returned from 9 great days at SSR. Another trip home and everything went perfect, great room location, great view and friendly staff. Here's looking forward to the next stay.

 

[BroganMc]

To the recent SSR visitors:

Are they still doing the poolside movies? And if so where? Grandstand pool?

Second question, how have the crowds been on the busses, pool, etc.?

 

[bsusanmb]

Ok, here on our 10th day, and have stayed at SSR 4 times now. Love SSR except the sheets...they DO NOT FIT THE BEDS! This king size bed has a sheet on it that doesn't even tuck in on the sides at all...it doesn't even touch the bottom of the mattress....and DD and SIL had a studio and they had same problem with the queen size. I have written in all of my reviews for Disney that the sheets are awful and don't fit...anyone else have the same problem???? I guess I will have to bring my own sheets from now on...I just don't get it...

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I thought I read somewhere awhile ago that Disney was "upgrading" linens/towels at resorts...perhaps starting this fall??? I did read a timetable but darned if I can recall where!! Sorry about the sheets...that just doesn't make sense
Makalya is a cutie!

 

[dznymom1]

I am at SSV right now and loving it again! We are in the Grandstand which we requested and I am very pleased with the location. We also loved Congress Park last time but wanted to try something new. It is quiet at this pool, but I think the Love Bugs are sort of driving people away and the weather has been unsettled which might also be a factor. We are enjoying the resort so much that we haven't made it to a park yet, and we arrived yesterday morning. Our room was ready before noon when we checked in which is unheard of at BWV these days!

About the sheets - It is the same at all of the DVC resorts which is why I keep a king fitted sheet in my Owner's Locker. One of those little things that bugs me but easy enough to resolve. Housekeeping has been a little weird, but the room is clean and stocked.

Don't tell anyone, but I am one of the non-existent owners of other resorts that uses my points here by choice I love Saratoga Springs!

 

[graygables]

Ok, here on our 10th day, and have stayed at SSR 4 times now. Love SSR except the sheets...they DO NOT FIT THE BEDS! This king size bed has a sheet on it that doesn't even tuck in on the sides at all...it doesn't even touch the bottom of the mattress....and DD and SIL had a studio and they had same problem with the queen size. I have written in all of my reviews for Disney that the sheets are awful and don't fit...anyone else have the same problem???? I guess I will have to bring my own sheets from now on...I just don't get it...

2 words for you: Owner's Locker. I keep sheets (in a range of sizes) so that all the beds have our own luxurious sheets, soft, and NO ITCHY RASHES from whatever the heck they're using to wash the tiny things in. At the end of the stay, I wash them and pack them back up, ready for the next time. They are also handy to pack glassware in the Locker...

 

[DisneyBride'03]

SShhh...I will keep your secret!! lol
I cant wait to our SSR trip!! I am going to request Grandstand...the pool there looks great...and thta is great your room was ready so early!!!
Have a great time!!!

 

[allaboutmm]

All these little tibits are good to know . Even though I will be at SSR in 8 days, it will be through my friend who own DVC (OKW). But, my DH and I just bought into to DVC,SSR,(passed ROFR-just waiting for the other paper work know). Our "first trip home" will be next fall. We have already talked about one of the lockers and what we should put in them-sheets-great idea!!!!

 

[bpmorley]

To the recent SSR visitors:

Are they still doing the poolside movies? And if so where? Grandstand pool?

Second question, how have the crowds been on the busses, pool, etc.?

I was there in June and there were no poolside movies. We were disappointed as we were only there for a long weekend without doing the parks. We did plan on watching movies by the pool. Rumor was that they moved the screen over to BCV.

 

[ont/ohana]

Hi there BROGANMC
The movies were on, Sun, and Wed for sure at the main pool. THey played Ice princess and Eight below(skipped that one). When you check in they give you a timetable of the activities going on. Have fun!

 

[dznymom1]

I am at SSV now and the activity sheet shows Movies at High Rock Springs Pool. This week is A Goofy Movie on Monday, Toy Story 2 on Wed and the Haunted Mansion on Friday. "All movies begin at 8:15PM. Movies may be cancelled due to inclement weather."

 

[bpmorley]

I am at SSV now and the activity sheet shows Movies at High Rock Springs Pool. This week is A Goofy Movie on Monday, Toy Story 2 on Wed and the Haunted Mansion on Friday. "All movies begin at 8:15PM. Movies may be cancelled due to inclement weather."

That's cool. Maybe they'll still be there in December when we arrive

 

[Disney_Mama]

Just got back from a wonderful week at SSR. Met Ont/Ohana in the hot tub on our first full day. We had a great stay in a studio with no kids... Spent the whole week golfing at Magnolia, Palm and Osprey Ridge. Lots of good meals at DTD, and yummy drinks at the pool bar. Can't wait till the next trip to Disney in March. I love SSR but for fun we are going to stay at BCV on our next trip.

 

[ont/ohana]

Hey Disney Mama,
It was great to meet you guys!! At the pool, resort, and DTD!!
SSR still is our favourite resort and we had a great time. The kids said they wanted to come back and not do the parks!!LOL

 

[tomandrobin]

Just got back from a wonderful week at SSR. Met Ont/Ohana in the hot tub on our first full day. We had a great stay in a studio with no kids... Spent the whole week golfing at Magnolia, Palm and Osprey Ridge. Lots of good meals at DTD, and yummy drinks at the pool bar.

Funny, recently it was stated that DVC owners don't go to Disney to golf and go to DTD.

Glad to see you had a great trip!