SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Paulieuk1969]

Theme park buses go in this order of bus stops:

Grandstand
Carousel
Paddock
Congress Park
Springs

Downtown Disney buses go in this order of bus stops:

Springs
Grandstand
Carousel
Paddock
Congress Park

Guests can hop on board a theme park bus from any bus stop and ride it to the main building, then you can hop on a DtD bus to get back to your room.

 

[TisBit]

Theme park buses go in this order of bus stops:

Grandstand
Carousel
Paddock
Congress Park
Springs

Downtown Disney buses go in this order of bus stops:

Springs
Grandstand
Carousel
Paddock
Congress Park

Guests can hop on board a theme park bus from any bus stop and ride it to the main building, then you can hop on a DtD bus to get back to your room.

Thanks Paul!

 

[tfc3rid]

First time at SSR in October, we stayed in the Carousel section... Could care less that it was located where it was located... Walking around the resort was tremendous as is beautiful...

Last weekend for a Friday - Sunday stay, we stayed in the Paddock close to Congress Park... Not a bad spot at all...

 

[BroganMc]

So I'm debating what to request for trip #3, and I keep looking at the Springs. Any reason why not to request that section? (Aside from the buses - I have a car and don't mind driving to another bus stop or to the parks at all.)

I've stayed in the Springs three times (once in Grandstand) and all but one was I carless. Still I chose to use the busses more often than not. The only capacity issue I ran into was one day when another family arrived with two scooters and wanted to go to the same park. (I use a powerchair.) So we hopped in our van that day instead and still made it to the park at the same time.

I don't think capacity issues will be a huge problem at the Springs. Even when I went at NYE, there was always room on the bus. What you are really gaining with a car is the ability to not have to wait for the bus to show up. If you're ready to go and the bus you want just pulled out, then you'll have to hang on another 20 minutes.

Some advantages to the Springs include the water views and closeness to HRS pool as well as AP. We made several drink runs and were at the pool constantly. Also, we took several newbbie guests up to the open house rooms during our last two trips.

And if you're really anxious about the pool or bus capacity issue, there is a bridge shortcut to the Paddocks pool & bus stop. Or you can just as easily go back to the Grandstand.

 

[Brenle]

Great info BroganMc. You are a wealth of information.

 

[PrincessV]

Some advantages to the Springs include the water views and closeness to HRS pool as well as AP. We made several drink runs and were at the pool constantly.

Well, THAT got my attention - proximity to beverages (preferably of the adult variety) is a major plus!

 

[tomandrobin]

Well, THAT got my attention - proximity to beverages (preferably of the adult variety) is a major plus!

Grand Stand pool has a "beverage" counter that serves "beverages" during the day also.

 

[dizneyluv]

Thank you for this wonderful thread. We are not DVC owners but are paying for a 2 Bdr villa at SSR in June. We had to upgrade when it looked like mil was going to be well enough to come with us after all.

All the pictures and information are fabulous. We'll have 5 people, 3 adults and two boys who are 4 and 14.

I am excited by the pool area and location to DD.

I read through every page of this thread and marked some pages to show mil. She's very excited as we all are!

This thread is very helpful.

 

[mouseaddicts]

Welcome Disneyluv! I, along with everyone else here I'm sure, hope you enjoy our "Home"! You may not be DVC owners ... yet ...........

Well, we have booked our NYE trip for this year!!! We're planning to take my parents (who haven't been to Disney in 33 years) with us, so we have a 2 BR planned. I've posted on the "who's going in Dec 2008" thread & saw a few other SSR folks there too ......... we're looking forward to the pool party!

 

[tomandrobin]

Well, we have booked our NYE trip for this year!!! We're planning to take my parents (who haven't been to Disney in 33 years) with us, so we have a 2 BR planned. I've posted on the "who's going in Dec 2008" thread & saw a few other SSR folks there too ......... we're looking forward to the pool party!

One note about the pool party. Get there early or plan on standing. we got there around 9pm and all the chairs where either taken or had towels over them "being reserved".

 

[Sorceress_Minnie]

Hi all,

Just found this thread and am thrilled!

My DH and I became owners this past July and will be dropping in for a one night stay after we cruise the first week of March.

I can't wait to read everything.

 

[bpmorley]

One note about the pool party. Get there early or plan on standing. we got there around 9pm and all the chairs where either taken or had towels over them "being reserved".

I thought that was a no-no. If I see a towel on a chair and nothing else, it's my chair now.

 

[tomandrobin]

I thought that was a no-no. If I see a towel on a chair and nothing else, it's my chair now.

You would think that would be the case. We almost didn't stay, but I was able snagged a couple chairs from the villas.

I am counting on some of the 2008 organizers to do a better job, then last year. More chairs, more food, more drink, etc..... (you writing this down BroganMc?)

 

[Chellymouse]

We also bought in at SSR sight unseen. We've watched this place being built for the last several years and were just too busy enjoying WDW to take time out on our last trip to go on the tour. We're excited though and looking forward to our first "welcome home" in August and our "first Christmas" at SSR in Dec.

 

[RachelTori]

We also bought in at SSR sight unseen. We've watched this place being built for the last several years and were just too busy enjoying WDW to take time out on our last trip to go on the tour. We're excited though and looking forward to our first "welcome home" in August and our "first Christmas" at SSR in Dec.

It was the same for us. All those boat rides from POFQ to DTD, seeing this beautiful resort being built just past the tree houses, and we were hooked!!! We bought 2 years ago without ever taking the tour or even setting foot on SSR property! We've had several stays there and love it a little more each time we visit!

 

[mouseaddicts]

One note about the pool party. Get there early or plan on standing. we got there around 9pm and all the chairs where either taken or had towels over them "being reserved".

HI TomandRobin! I saw your name on the list of party attendees last year & see you're also signed up for a trip the same time as us this year! Hopefully we'll get to meet you too!
(Yes - Tell Broganmc to make LOTS of notes! )
We really are looking forward to joining the NYE festivities this year! We've never been during the holidays, so we're quite excited about it!

We're at WDW every year for 4th of July - We've spent the past 2 yrs at SSR for that week. This year we're trying AKV for our July trip ....... and back "home for the holidays"!

Congrats to all the new owners!!!

 

[tomandrobin]

HI TomandRobin! I saw your name on the list of party attendees last year & see you're also signed up for a trip the same time as us this year! Hopefully we'll get to meet you too!
(Yes - Tell Broganmc to make LOTS of notes! )
We really are looking forward to joining the NYE festivities this year! We've never been during the holidays, so we're quite excited about it!

We look forward to meeting you!

We love going to WDW at NYE. All the Christmas decorations and activites. We don't have anything here at NYE like Disney.

If you are veteran of the July 4th weeks, then you will handle NYE week with no problems. Basically its the same, but a bit busier, with a lot less heat and humidity. The EMH are insane, Dec 30th to 4am, NYE to 3am! Lots of fun!

 

[BroganMc]

I am counting on some of the 2008 organizers to do a better job, then last year. More chairs, more food, more drink, etc..... (you writing this down BroganMc?)

• Chairs (borrow from storage and/or other pools)
• Food (hot dogs, finger food, definately more than just Doritos)
• Drink (preferably of the adult fruity variety)

Got it.

I'll have a talk with the staff in April and see if I can get on the manager's short list for contacts. In deference to you all, I'll bring my own chair. That should save one for ya.

Seriously though, if we're gonna do this right I think we should organize a cookout of our own. Then we can fire up one of the BBQs and each donate some meat for the cause. I definitely plan on shipping a couple bottles of Meade this time. Did they offer champagne to guests? I was lakeside having my donut picnic about 20 minutes before fireworks.

 

[BethanyF]

I had to do some digging, but I finally found this thread.
We are in the process of buying at SSR, we're closing on the 23rd.
Now I need to dig through all 128 pages to see what we're buying and where we'll be staying in November.

 

[loribell]

I had to do some digging, but I finally found this thread.
We are in the process of buying at SSR, we're closing on the 23rd.
Now I need to dig through all 128 pages to see what we're buying and where we'll be staying in November.

Congrats. SSR is a wonderful resort.