SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[corinnak]

I'm kinda nervous what the next year will bring. All those AKV owners with points to use and only 1/3 of the resort available for booking. If it does sell quickly, the whole system could get cramped.

Well, those developer's points may cause that to be an issue over the next 7 month, I suppose, but I imagine that a lot of the AKV add-on owners (myself included) are going to be looking at using their AKV points to stay at AKV. I don't know that they can sell points for the rest of the resort - the unfinished part, that is - and let people use them before the units are ready, can they?

You may be right, though. We should probably change the title of this thread for starters. Something like "SSR Owners etc - eh, it's ok, I suppose."

 

[BroganMc]

Well, those developer's points may cause that to be an issue over the next 7 month, I suppose, but I imagine that a lot of the AKV add-on owners (myself included) are going to be looking at using their AKV points to stay at AKV. I don't know that they can sell points for the rest of the resort - the unfinished part, that is - and let people use them before the units are ready, can they?

I posed that question on another thread and was told no, but then I'm highly suspicious. Not having the other building ready until '09, SSR's approaching sell out status this year, and DVC's desires to keep the ball rolling make me doubt they'd just stop selling points.

Perhaps this'll just be a problem in a year or two's time when the only way to get a new membership (outside of resale) is as an AKV member. Sure the ones buying in now are doing it to augment their trips or give themselves second home resort choices, but it's those new members I'm thinking of. AKV is great, but it also a very remote location. And any new members will be looking to try other resorts in the system. Something within walking distance preferably, or at least with more than one method of transportation.

BCV/BWV will always have the Epcot & MGM proximity, VWL has the bus/boat route to MK, and SSR has the DTD location. And all the other secret advantages we've discovered. Plus virtually every resort will be cheaper to book for AKVers making it a tempting proposition.

I just think in the long run we'll see our home booking advantage become more important. But then I could be wrong. In which case I'll be doing happy dances all over the place.

 

[BroganMc]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1355040

I started the thread and as a new SSR owner I can't tell you happy happy the results made me and DH.

Ah that thread. Interesting to see who posted what. I think you definitely get influenced by your owned resort.

FWIW, I do think that jacuzzi would make a romantic addition to your getaway. Also, if you an AP holder, I'd look into a DDE over the DDP. DDE works at virtually all the restaurants in DTD. Oh and get tickets to Cirque. It makes for a good date night thing. And the AMC theater shows some 3D movies. I like going for matinees and then an early dinner.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Ah that thread. Interesting to see who posted what. I think you definitely get influenced by your owned resort.

I don't know that anyone knew my home resort other than post history- I don't think I mentioned my home in the thread and I just added (after that thread died) my countdown which shows I am an ssr owner.

 

[tomandrobin]

How about this Bald Eagle from our room in CP! We love SSR and can't wait to bring my parents their for their first trip to WDW in over 10 years - in only 67 days! (but who's counting!)

I have a few other SSR pics that can be found at the link in my signature.....

How cool is that picture!!

 

[tomandrobin]

BCV/BWV will always have the Epcot & MGM proximity, VWL has the bus/boat route to MK, and SSR has the DTD location. And all the other secret advantages we've discovered. Plus virtually every resort will be cheaper to book for AKVers making it a tempting proposition.

Well, not to be silly, but it will be close to Animal Kingdom! Just a short bus ride from the resort. But honestly, I wouldn't call that an advantage. My daughter would!

 

[tomandrobin]

Also, if you an AP holder, I'd look into a DDE over the DDP. DDE works at virtually all the restaurants in DTD. Oh and get tickets to Cirque.

We use both the DDE and DDP during the year. It depends on where and what you eat to make the DDP worth while. When we go in March, we will use our DDE, AP and DVC discounts. In May, we are using the DDP and DDE for drinks. In October we won't use the DDP, but in December we will.

We really plan out out dining for our trips. We know that in May, our Anniversary trip, we have several real nice dinners planned! In October, we are going to hit the F&W festival and the related parties and shows. In December, We will go back to the DDP for two reasons. First the DDE is not good on holidays. Second, with the huge crowds, we like to have a nice sit down dinner and not worry about the parks.

Its hard to keep track of all the different discounts AP, DVC and DVC. I have all sorts of print outs at home, but I still forget.

 

[DisneyFreaks]

I think we need to fan the flames about SSR being a moneygrubbing excuse for DVC. Then maybe all those new owners will stay far, far away and consider ours the place of last resort.

 

[BroganMc]

Well, not to be silly, but it will be close to Animal Kingdom! Just a short bus ride from the resort. But honestly, I wouldn't call that an advantage. My daughter would!

But you cannot WALK there. The thing about these legs of ours is usually there is no standing in line, no waiting for the transportation to show up, just get up and go to use them.

Granted, I roll but then I don't fancy taking my powerchair for a stroll on that busy road. Nearly got clobbed driving my car there last December. That Shelbourne Road? has become a busy connector it seems.

 

[tomandrobin]

But you cannot WALK there. The thing about these legs of ours is usually there is no standing in line, no waiting for the transportation to show up, just get up and go to use them.

Granted, I roll but then I don't fancy taking my powerchair for a stroll on that busy road. Nearly got clobbed driving my car there last December. That Shelbourne Road? has become a busy connector it seems.

True, but you can't walk to MK from VWL. It probably will be faster to take the bus at AKL to Ak, then the boat from VWL to MK.

 

[BroganMc]

True, but you can't walk to MK from VWL. It probably will be faster to take the bus at AKL to Ak, then the boat from VWL to MK.

Yes I did mention VWL didn't I? You got me there. VWL is not really convenient for walking anywhere. Much more of a retreat like AKV will be. I guess VWL lovers could point out MK is usually open later than AK so it's a night time advantage. I kinda expect it to be a bit of a draw between the two resorts, assuming you love the nearest park.

To me OKW, VWL and AKV will all have the same kind of hassles for night time entertainment. Well except that OKW and VWL will have something much closer to get to by night after 7pm.

For me, I think I'd just use AKV as a short destination add-on for my trip. Spend a couple nights there to enjoy the resort and do AK,but I wouldn't venture much farther out. I stayed at *** one year and know how fast the bus system can be and how tedious. The idea of going back to our room midday was laughable. It was strictly an all day journey. And by the time we got home, our plans to go somewhere afterwards quickly died. I spent a lot of dinners in the food court because I was just too pooped.

 

[tomandrobin]

To me OKW, VWL and AKV will all have the same kind of hassles for night time entertainment. Well except that OKW and VWL will have something much closer to get to by night after 7pm.

First, I agree about those three being lumped together. Night life may be a real downer staying at AKV.

I'm guessing that what AKV lacks in location, it will make up with resort theming, like VWL.

 

[liznboys]

How about this Bald Eagle from our room in CP! We love SSR and can't wait to bring my parents their for their first trip to WDW in over 10 years - in only 67 days! (but who's counting!)

I have a few other SSR pics that can be found at the link in my signature.....

Wow, awesome picture! I looked at the ones in your sig. link too, beautiful.

 

[ginkyoo]

We just bought in January and had just a one night stay last weekend. We loved SSR sooooo much that - on the last day of our recission period - I called to cancel our 160 point contract in favor of a 200 point one!!!

It is a beautiful resort with lovely rooms. The grounds are like your both close and far from everything.

I can't wait for out next visit - thinking maybe May but have to get these 2 contracts figured out before I can do anything - lol.

 

[conciergekelly]

We just bought in January and had just a one night stay last weekend. We loved SSR sooooo much that - on the last day of our recission period - I called to cancel our 160 point contract in favor of a 200 point one!!!

It is a beautiful resort with lovely rooms. The grounds are like your both close and far from everything.

I can't wait for out next visit - thinking maybe May but have to get these 2 contracts figured out before I can do anything - lol.

WELCOME HOME I agree, it is a great place.

 

[tomandrobin]

We just bought in January and had just a one night stay last weekend. We loved SSR sooooo much that - on the last day of our recission period - I called to cancel our 160 point contract in favor of a 200 point one!!!

It is a beautiful resort with lovely rooms. The grounds are like your both close and far from everything.

I can't wait for out next visit - thinking maybe May but have to get these 2 contracts figured out before I can do anything - lol.

Welcome Home!

There is a bit of a learning curve, but hang around here a bit and you'll be an expert in no time!

 

[tfc3rid]

Good Morning!

I added on to my exiting 2 contracts yesterday (BWV and BCV) for 150 points at SSR!!! So, I'm glad to be part of the family!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

We got our ME reservations done for June

First Trip Home - meeting by Baby Sis

I can't wait to experience SSR!!!! Thanks for letting me

 

[BroganMc]

Not to let this thread get buried by all the chatter. So what things do you all most look forward to doing when staying at SSR?

My May trip I have a night out to DTD planned with tickets to La Nouba. I'm thinking of dinner at Wolfgang Puck's or Bongos. Years ago when we stayed at All Star, I passed the chance to go to Bongos. My parents and siblings went and ended up doing the conga through the restaurant. I always thought I missed something.

I also want to take an early morning stroll over to DTD. Like 8am to get breakfast at Earl of Sandwich and shop in Marketplace before the crowds and heat pick up. I did that one year staying offsite and got my AP's. It was such a joy to be there when you could actually see where you were headed.

Spiderman 3 is coming out then. I can use my AMC Movie Watcher card and get freebie snacks. I wonder if they honor the free popcorn on Wednesdays like my local theatre.

And of course, I want to take my ferry ride up to OKW. Olivia's has a table for me, I just know it. I'm also eager to stroll the byways of PO.

Oh and I am so club hopping at PI. Adventurer's Club is so charming. Gotta catch that Irish dancer at Raglan Road too. When I went in December I picked her one night off.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm looking forward to our dinner at Fulton's Crab House - heard it was great, couldn't get in last time we were there, and Spending quiet time with my DH after my DSIS and kids go home. I am looking forward to experiencing SSR and knowing we own a part of it, at least! I'm looking forward to watching my family members experience the magic for the first time ever! No matter what we do, they will be amazed! It is so fun to see it through a "newbie's" eyes!

Oh, and Hoop-De-Doo! I have heard so many great thiings about that, also! I love the pageantry of Disney shows!