SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[TLCDisney]

Our first trip as SSR owners and all four kids, my sister and father-in-law are joining us!

I owned at BWV when I was married to my kids dad but he got it in the divorce.

My husband and I looked into SSR while on our honeymoon last year and bought a month later. I'm soooo excited to take my son, 5, there for his first visit! My daughter has been three times but can't remember most of it and my two step-daughters have never been either. SSR is beautiful, I still have BWV in my heart but after not being a member for four years I am just so happy to be back home.

 

[nezy]

I hope you have a great trip w/ your family. What a nice way for all to get together. When my brother got a divorce they ended up selling their DVC. I miss him not having it!

We own at BWV since 1998, and I have yet to stay there! We visit, pool hop, my mom has stayed there-but I never have!

 

[TLCDisney]

I hope you have a great trip w/ your family. What a nice way for all to get together. When my brother got a divorce they ended up selling their DVC. I miss him not having it!

We own at BWV since 1998, and I have yet to stay there! We visit, pool hop, my mom has stayed there-but I never have!

Thanks! He ended up selling it too but still owns at Hilton Head, I've never been there though. Boardwalk was so much fun to stay at and so nice! We bought in 1999 and owned until 2003.

 

[aprince&princess]

We just returned on Monday from our first trip hometo SSR. We went for a long weekend and stayed in a studio in the Springs section.

I was a little worried about being in the springs section after reading that it was the last bus stop. But only once did the bus pull up and be sooo full that we couldn't get on. Our building was right next to the bus stop, which was really nice when coming in from the park late at night. And right across from the main pool. We even walked to the grandstand pull on our last day, and that didn't seem too far.

I would have loved to have spent more time checking out the resort or even walking to downtown Disney. We went on Thurs. and came home on Monday, our shortest trip to Disney ever, so there didn't seem to be enough time for everything.

And now DH and myself are having Disney withdrawal. Our kids missed two days of school, and we didn't want them to miss more than that because they would have to make up all the work. But there is always a next time, Now we just have to figure out when!

 

[HERSEY]

We just got back from our first trip to SSR we stayed in the Paddock area. I think the bus system is very good, we never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a bus. I loved the quite layed back atmostphere of SSR.

I'm glad I made the decision to take the plunge and become a DVC member.

 

[soozaay]

We just returned from our first trip home and OMG I want to LIVE at SSR!!!! How many points do you think THAT would take?!?

Anyways....we're planning on going back for our anniversary Memorial Day weekend 2008 & need some help in what to "request". We stayed in Congress Park this last trip...it was nice, but we want to stay in The Grandstand, so that we have a LBV golf course view. On this trip, Harry & I plan to golf & use the spa...maybe one day in the parks (so holiday crowds aren't an issue).

What should I "request" if I want the Grandstand?

Thanks!

 

[loribell]

We just returned from our first trip home and OMG I want to LIVE at SSR!!!! How many points do you think THAT would take?!?

Anyways....we're planning on going back for our anniversary Memorial Day weekend 2008 & need some help in what to "request". We stayed in Congress Park this last trip...it was nice, but we want to stay in The Grandstand, so that we have a LBV golf course view. On this trip, Harry & I plan to golf & use the spa...maybe one day in the parks (so holiday crowds aren't an issue).

What should I "request" if I want the Grandstand?

Thanks!

Well a 2 bed from January 1st - December 31st is 15136 points. If you would prefer to stay in a Grand Villa the whole time it would be 32783 points. Just a drop in the bucket!

Glad you had a great trip.

 

[loribell]

Now to answer your other question - I would request the Grandstand with a preference of building 8501 - 8836 or 8101 - 8536. I was on an upper floor & also on the first floor in the Grandstand and will ask for upper floor from now on, did not care for the grond floor room at all. You might also include a request for pool or golf couse view, depending on your preference there.

The Springs section would also be good for your trip. It wold put you right there at the spa & main pool. Good luck.

 

[soozaay]

Thanks Lori! (for the points info and the preferences!)

 

[aprince&princess]

Well a 2 bed from January 1st - December 31st is 15136 points. If you would prefer to stay in a Grand Villa the whole time it would be 32783 points. Just a drop in the bucket!

OK, we should all start saving for more points now. Maybe a one bedroom would be doable.

 

[loribell]

OK, we should all start saving for more points now. Maybe a one bedroom would be doable.

That would be 11617!

 

[Mischa]

I could make myself comfortable in a studio for a whole year!

Only 24 more days until I'm home again!

 

[soozaay]

I could make myself comfortable in a studio for a whole year!

ME TOO!!! The studio is almost bigger than some apartments I've had AND I'll get towel/trash service once a week! I'm saving up for more points now!!

 

[KLEONARD]

Pool grate at High Rock Springs pool. My DW and I are taking DW's sister, husband, DNiece and DNephew to SSR in late Dec 07/Jan 08. DW's sister asked about pools. I said SSR had the newest pools at WDW. I took this picture to prove my point. The photo was taken from the pool deck, early morning, with a 3X zoom near the deep end by the big water slide.
As a young man, I worked at a community pool for several summers. The pool inspector would immediatly look at the pool grates. If they past a visual inspection, the rest of the facility was inspected, starting with the water analysis. SSR has some of the cleanest public pools I have ever seen.
And to think that my DW could question why I would take a picture of a pool grate.

 

[loribell]

I could make myself comfortable in a studio for a whole year!

Only 24 more days until I'm home again!

And that would only set you back 5892 points! Ah the joys of Caskbills DVC tracker!!!! I have actually sat at times and figured how many points it would take to stay the year spliting it between SSR, VWL, BCV, AKV & VB. Of course I would make sure I was at the proper resort at the proper time. You know, VWL for Christmas, BCV for sure while it is warm enough for the pool but not summer crowded, VB for turtle nesting & then again to try to catch the hatchlings. I would also make sure I stayed at each resort for at least 6 - 8 weeks at a time, to cut down on the moving. Yes, I really do plan to be able to do it some day.

You guys don't think I have too much time on my hands do you?

 

[bpmorley]

We just returned from our first trip home and OMG I want to LIVE at SSR!!!! How many points do you think THAT would take?!?

I've often thought about that myself, but too lazy to try and figure it out.
Where in the Jersey Shore?

 

[Dusted]

Just checking in- so close I'm about to bust!!!

I'll be back with a full week of fun to report!

 

[TLCDisney]

Just checking in- so close I'm about to bust!!!

I'll be back with a full week of fun to report!

We leave on the 20th for 10 days of SSR and MNSSHP! We'll be the ones schlepping around with three hormonal pre-teen girls and a crazy five year old boy.

 

[soozaay]

I've often thought about that myself, but too lazy to try and figure it out.
Where in the Jersey Shore?

I'm in Toms River

 

[bpmorley]

I'm in Toms River

Cool, I spent a little time in Lakehurst