SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[mamaprincess]

I'm not muscling in on anything. It's gonna be a GV, there will be room for all of us.

BroganMc is going to be so happy when she comes back to find that her generous neighbors have solved her problem.

 

[mamaprincess]

...I'll have Greenban level points!!!

Ya know, after jealously lurking on the 1,000 point thread, I thought about kissing up to him, but I figured my motives would be transparent.

Ok goodnight.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Welcome Home WDW4life!!!

If all goes according to plan, I'll be seeing you around Thanksgiving time!

If anyone else knows what their vacation plans are, will you share them? It would be nice to know who's going to be at SSR on what dates in 2007.

If you're just getting back, sprinkle us with some pixie dust!

We will be home for the first time June 4 - 11th My DSIS hasn't been to anything Disney yet - she's by baby sister! We will be meeting her there with her DS8, and DD7! I can't Wait

My DH and I will be staying 2 extra days at AKL to relax after they leave!

Thanks for starting a positive thread about "our" resort! I am sure we will love it!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

PS, I forgot to ask you to add us to the list!
Jim and Tammie, Signed Jan 2006

Hey, Happy Anniversary to us

 

[BroganMc]

BroganMc is going to be so happy when she comes back to find that her generous neighbors have solved her problem.

Or maybe she'll stay far, far away from you people. Ok ladies, put down the luggage tags and play nice.

 

[bpmorley]

BroganMc is going to be so happy when she comes back to find that her generous neighbors have solved her problem.

It's what I do. I'm a problem solver.

 

[mamaprincess]

Welcome home to all of the newbies (heck, this thread is a newbie). We're all excited to have you here. You'll find your user name on the first page first post. Sometimes it takes me a while because I have to take a break from neglecting my dd to feed her or something.

Ok ladies, put down the luggage tags and play nice.

AWWWW, do we have to?

 

[NARM Forever]

to get back to the OP, we love SSR and had our first trip home on December 16th. We are going back March 24th to 31st but are staying at OKW (No avaliability at SSR). I know OKW is a nice resort and we will have fun, but I wish we were staying at SSR. We will be going back to SSR in October and n December of 07

Dwelty!! See you at OKW, we arrive on the 25th Keep an ear out for the British accents and loud Canadian kids. We finally get to go home (SSR) in December and I can't wait. I'll be checking out the new pool in March.

NARM

 

[loribell]

Hey, what are we doing on page 2? Just had to bump us up!!!!

Here you go, I don't think I posted this one yet:

Some very strange kids!
Lori

 

[TreesyB]

I might be going for one day on Mar. 1st, depending on availability. And whether I can convince my bosses that I need a day and half off so I can "take" my son to FL to meet his grandparents.

I was super amazed at the airfare ($68/person one way Buffalo to Orlando).

Just not sure how worth it to fly in at 9:35 pm - oh well, at least my parents would experience the SSR !

 

[mamaprincess]

Thanks for the bump loribell!!! Love the pic!

Treesyb you should go. That airfare is awesdome. Just sleep in a little later, have breakfast, hit a park, have a late lunch, and head out at 6:00pm so you can get to the Airport by 7:00pm.

 

[Treacle44]

Hello just subsribing to this thread. We bought into DVC in May, after falling in love with SSR.

We're 'going home' for the 1st time in November, sooo excited!! I'm looking forward to reading all of the posts in this thread now.

T
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[Treacle44]

Can I ask some questions for the SSr experts please?

1. What location is best to request. We have 2 two children, who will be 5 and nearly 3 when we go. We don't mind walking to the pool etc, but would like to be near DTD if possible.

2. Do all the studios have balconies?

3. What's Artist Pallette like?

4. Does SSR share the bus service with any other resort hotels?

5. What's the LBV golf club like (dh asked this one!!!)

Thanks!

T
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[bpmorley]

Can I ask some questions for the SSr experts please?

1. What location is best to request. We have 2 two children, who will be 5 and nearly 3 when we go. We don't mind walking to the pool etc, but would like to be near DTD if possible.

2. Do all the studios have balconies?

3. What's Artist Pallette like?

4. Does SSR share the bus service with any other resort hotels?

5. What's the LBV golf club like (dh asked this one!!!)

Thanks!

T
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1.As far as location, that's an individual taste. Each has it's own set of pro's & Cons. We like the Springs. close to the main pool, AP and checkin. but last on the bus route.
2. Yes all studios have balconies.
3. We like artist Pallette. Nothing fancy, great to get something and go.
4.SSR has it's own bus routes. Except for ME, that may stop at a couple different resorts.
5. sorry can't help you with any golf questions.

 

[Glorydaz]

It's so hard not to book trips. Wait until you decided to an AP. Next thing you know you'll be going on 4 trips a year, buying more points and then more points. It's a never ending vicious circle. Then once you think that you have enough points and you don't need anymore, you decide to take a cruise. And then, guess what, you need more points.

On our wedding/honeymoon/vacation(6-05) we were going to buy a 10 day hopper. We got the prices then the girl suggested the AP. We knew we were coming back in around 11 months so the AP made great sense. It was cheaper, thanks to a great DVC discount, and we'd get our use out of it. So we're think of 2-10 day vacations in one year, now we have the AP's. Throw in a couple long weekends in between those vacations. Borrowed points from the next year and that vicious cycle took over. Thank god some things came up around here and we couldn't make a trip for 7 months or we would have had to add on again. Will the madness never stop.

lol....you know you've REALLY got it bad when you look forward to selling the house, downsizing and using some of the money to buy more points!!

Michelle

 

[bpmorley]

lol....you know you've REALLY got it bad when you look forward to selling the house, downsizing and using some of the money to buy more points!!

Michelle

Great idea, never thought of selling our house. Not sure if the wife will go for it though.

 

[barlitz]

Does anybody know if they rent the bikes at SSR like at BC and BW? We are taking our first trip there in a couple of weeks. We will be taking lots of photos and posting for everyone to see.

 

[bpmorley]

Does anybody know if they rent the bikes at SSR like at BC and BW? We are taking our first trip there in a couple of weeks. We will be taking lots of photos and posting for everyone to see.

Yes they do. The rental shop is right by the main pool.

 

[BroganMc]

Can I ask some questions for the SSr experts please?

1. What location is best to request. We have 2 two children, who will be 5 and nearly 3 when we go. We don't mind walking to the pool etc, but would like to be near DTD if possible.

You have your choice of three areas:

The Springs (3 buildings directly across the road to AP, Carriage House (Check-In Lobby, the main pool which is zero entry and has a slide, and Community Hall where there are activities and games). The path to the ferry boat to DTD is behind AP as well.

Carousel Park (4 buildings on the lake across from DTD, to the East of the Springs, has its own nothing-fancy pool, views of DTD and a walking path to DTD Marketplace).

Grandstand (4 buildings to the West of the Springs set to open sometime this spring, has its own themed pool, closest walkway to the ferry boat dock, and to Carriage House).

Only areas that may see you walking farther are the Carousel and Paddocks, though distances aren't that bad.

Study the map and when you check in you'll see what's available. I had requested Carousel Park in December, was to be given the Paddocks but asked sweetly if there was anything closer and got the Springs.

2. Do all the studios have balconies?

Or patios. We had a ground floor unit so that was a patio, ala Polynesian style.

3. What's Artist Pallette like?

A combo gift shop and cafeteria. They specialize in flatbread sandwiches, which seemed like mini-pizzas but with cheese, potato and meat. A bit unusual and very tasty. I think I enjoyed the breakfast most though. I got a kid's-size portion of Mickey waffles with sausage. Under $5 I believe. My dad got the whole shebang for $10 which included eggs, bacon, potatos, bread, etc.

The decor strikes me as a tad art noveau, rounded corners, jeweled mobiles hanging from the ceiling, wood and steel furniture in that funky artisty style. Oh, and every table has a drawing easel with paper and crayons to entertain the kids. They'll hang up some of the artist renderings as well.

AP is in the main building, down the hall from the Carriage House and separated by a comfy hallway with couches and conversation areas, and bathrooms. AP is also where you can buy your emergency food supplies for your unit: milk, juice, bread, microwavables, alcohol, etc. But it will come at a premium as all vacation club stuff does.

The new sit down restaurant (Turf Bar & Grill) is supposed to be very good. I've heard raves about the cheeseburgers. It's behind AP.

 

[Glorydaz]

Great idea, never thought of selling our house. Not sure if the wife will go for it though.

well, you Do have to wait for all the children to move out first ( we seem to be having a slight problem with that one)! even though we ask them on a daily basis......but I'm optimistic - they do have to leave eventually, don't they??!!

Michelle