SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[BroganMc]

First off, welcome to all the newbies! I hope to see you around SSR sometime. I'll be there April, October and NYE this year. Look for details about the DIS meet we owners are planning to hold at the NYE Congress Park pool party.

Hello all !! Just wondering if:
The paths to downtown Disney are clearly marked from the Grandstand area
and how much time does it take to walk there compared to the boat ride ?
Thanks to all who respond !!

It depends on where you want to end up in DTD. Marketplace is a good half mile from the end of WestSide where the Grandstand path leads.

Signs to the pathway are somewhat obscure SSR-side. You just need to follow the golf cart path to the bridge over the canal. Then the signs appear directing you to DTD or OKW.

Here's an updated version of my path map showing that pathway. It's in light blue at the bottom. At the split, go east for DTD and west for OKW.

As for time, at a walking speed of 3mph (normal for a 30-40 yr old), figure 5-10 minutes for every .25 miles.

 

[mamaprincess]

Our 2008 WDW trip plans have changed so many times I've driven myself and my husband bonkers! Here is the final decision:

So looking at the airfare for our anniversary trip of June we decided we can't afford to do both an anniversary trip and a family trip. Since we can only afford one this year, we are doing our annual family trip, that way we all get to see the mouse!

The airfares really did the decision making. We had Southwest credits that end in July. The best airfares we saw were in May (kids are out end of may), so we booked our flights. Our anniversary week in June had terrible rates. We were both affraid that airfares would get out of control and we would end up not being able to take the kids later in the year. With our Southwest credits our May airfare was more than reasonable.

I reserved a two bedroom at SSR with a grandstand request. I'm hoping for the building closest to the Carriage House.

The kids don't know about this trip and didn't know about any of the others that we planned and cancelled and planned and cancelled...

They like surprises and I just can't wait to wake them up at 4:00 am in 2 short months!!! Now I'll have to over-plan the surprise element.

 

[dismorgh]

We were lucky this year. We planned out family trip for late July and everything is going smoothly for that one.

Last year, we were thinking of an anniversary trip, but the airfares were outrageous! Our anniversary is next week on the 18th! Well, we checked last month, and all of a sudden, the airfares were reasonable for Southwest. So we thought, there will not be any availability, but we checked anyway, and yay! We got a 1 bdr at SSR for Sunday - Wednesday! This will be our first trip home, and we are soooo excited!! Got lucky on our ADRs too! We got a ressie for California Grill on our anniversary for Wishes time!!!!!

 

[my3princes]

We were lucky this year. We planned out family trip for late July and everything is going smoothly for that one.

Last year, we were thinking of an anniversary trip, but the airfares were outrageous! Our anniversary is next week on the 18th! Well, we checked last month, and all of a sudden, the airfares were reasonable for Southwest. So we thought, there will not be any availability, but we checked anyway, and yay! We got a 1 bdr at SSR for Sunday - Wednesday! This will be our first trip home, and we are soooo excited!! Got lucky on our ADRs too! We got a ressie for California Grill on our anniversary for Wishes time!!!!!

It sounds like this trip was just meant to be. Have a Great Time

 

[dismorgh]

It sounds like this trip was just meant to be. Have a Great Time

I believe you're right! Thanks! It appears like the weather is going to be mostly good as well. Always a plus!

 

[mamaprincess]

We were lucky this year. We planned out family trip for late July and everything is going smoothly for that one.

Last year, we were thinking of an anniversary trip, but the airfares were outrageous! Our anniversary is next week on the 18th! Well, we checked last month, and all of a sudden, the airfares were reasonable for Southwest. So we thought, there will not be any availability, but we checked anyway, and yay! We got a 1 bdr at SSR for Sunday - Wednesday! This will be our first trip home, and we are soooo excited!! Got lucky on our ADRs too! We got a ressie for California Grill on our anniversary for Wishes time!!!!!

I am so excited for you and your hubby!!! You two are going to have a splendid anniversary trip!!! California Grill on your anniversary at Wishes time will be the icing on the cake!

Home!!!

You are going to love SSR. Are you going to request a particular location or view? Are you going to try the spa out? Even if you guys don't spa, you can still use the spa's jacuuzi.

 

[dismorgh]

I am so excited for you and your hubby!!! You two are going to have a splendid anniversary trip!!! California Grill on your anniversary at Wishes time will be the icing on the cake!

Home!!!

You are going to love SSR. Are you going to request a particular location or view? Are you going to try the spa out? Even if you guys don't spa, you can still use the spa's jacuuzi.

Thanks! We have requested a room in Grandstand after reading a LOT about SSR on the DIS. The boys will love the pool, and since we won't have a car, we will be taking the buses everywhere. We thought that would be best, since it is the first stop.

We aren't going for the spa this time, since it is a shorter trip, but we are looking into that for our July trip, which is 2 weeks long!

We might just check out the jacuzzi, though! Thanks for the tip.

 

[mamaprincess]

Does anyone know what building number in the Grandstand is closest to the Carriage House? Also if you have used the DTD boat how far is it in relationship to the Carriage House? How far away is the boat transportation from the Grandstand?

Thanks!!!

 

[tomandrobin]

Does anyone know what building number in the Grandstand is closest to the Carriage House? Also if you have used the DTD boat how far is it in relationship to the Carriage House? How far away is the boat transportation from the Grandstand?

Thanks!!!

I can not think of the building numbers at the moment. However, when walking to the boat landing, you bear to the right as you approach the ME bus drop. The path goes behind the Carriage house, right to to the boat landing.

 

[loribell]

I think it is 8500. We stayed in that building on the second floor just at the staircase that took you right down to the path. I will see if I can find our map from last summer to see for sure.

 

[mikeandkarla]

Does anyone know what building number in the Grandstand is closest to the Carriage House? Also if you have used the DTD boat how far is it in relationship to the Carriage House? How far away is the boat transportation from the Grandstand?

Thanks!!!

building #8501-8836

 

[mamaprincess]

Thanks for the help everyone! I can not wait to go back home!!!

 

[Clark-Kent]

pictures

love the pictures!! great photo skills!

 

[3amigos]

We are making our first trip to SSR in January, so i want to hear all about it. I can't wait it looks beautiful!

 

[mamaprincess]

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Love it

 

[Peggy Jean]

You can add us to this thread. We too bought SSR, sight unseen. We bought while on the DCL a little over a year ago. We'll be going home for the first time in June, less than 3 months

Funny thing is we bought a new home recently that is built around a horse racing theme, so both "homes" have the same theme. Now if I could just get mousekeeping to come in and take care of cleaning I'd have it made, or is that maid? Sorry, just a little giddy tonight. Probably because I spent an hour on the phone this afternoon booking all of our dining ressies. Had to make it for 10 days with a party of 8 for most. That was loads of fun, at least the CM was great with a wonderful sense of humor.

So, maybe I'll see some of you around home.

 

[DW-Admin]

I actually just called friday to purchase into SSr at 160 points. I get the paperwork to look over and sign on Monday- I hope the FedEx guy comes quick this time...

Looking forward to some fun! Add myself and figmentfan0724 to the list

 

[loribell]

Welcome Home! Here's to many magical trips!

 

[DW-Admin]

Welcome Home! Here's to many magical trips!

Thank you, my purpose for calling to check on financing was to be sure that I had exhausted all my options to buy RIGHT NOW they threw me a curveball and told me I was approved. So I said Lets do it!