SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[mamaprincess]

I had to go back through this thread to find out exactly what was happening with liznboyz' family. I had a feeling it was stomach flu. That's just awful for them on their vacation. When we were down in December my youngest came down with it the day before we were to leave. We ended up in Celebration hospital but it was so crowded and she was just to sick to sit and wait for hours. She had a 24hour case that no one else came down with. It was awful to see her that way. Stomach flu is about the most uncomfortable thing imaginable. SSR was great. They got us to the hospital and reimbersed us for our cab ride back.

I wonder if there is a time of year where stomach flu is more or less likely. We've dealt with illness during a trip a few times. We are from the midwest, so a lot of times when we travel, it is in the heart of the cold and flu season. I'm considering maybe going during the summer, to reduce the chances of anyone being sick during a trip. It's just awful that of all the times to be sick, viruses and infections seem to want to attack around the time of a trip.

Just read that they are back. I hope they managed to squeeze out some magic during the trip.

 

[DutchsMommy]

Thank you all for your advice....I requested the Springs on my ressie for May so we shall see what happens. I am really looking forward to this trip and glad I only have to wait 2 months! ADRs are done - decided to add the DDP to our APs (which we still have to buy ). I am just waiting for my last months Airmiles from my credit card to show up (put the DVC on the card so got whopping amounts of airmiles) and I will then buy a 5 day MYW which I intend on upgrading to an AP once we arrive. Whew - our first few hours are going to be a bit hectic as we sort that out, but then it's off to Epcot for dinner and just walking around. I am also going to bring all my old park hoppers and see what if anything is left on them. If I am lucky there will be a few days to add towards the AP upgrade. If not, maybe we have a plus or two we can squeeze in a waterpark. Anyway, I just can't wait to go home and thank you all for the input on this thread which made me decide to go with SSR vs resale!

 

[mikeandkarla]

Are there boat rentals @ SSR. I was told ther was, but never see anything listed on the information sites about the resort. Any help would be appreciated. If there is a boat rental, where is it located on the resort property?

 

[tomandrobin]

Are there boat rentals @ SSR. I was told ther was, but never see anything listed on the information sites about the resort. Any help would be appreciated. If there is a boat rental, where is it located on the resort property?

No, you have to walk over to Captain Jacks at DTD for boat rentals.

 

[mikeandkarla]

wher is captain jacks in DTD? close to PI or MP?

 

[Disney_Mama]

I am also going to bring all my old park hoppers and see what if anything is left on them. If I am lucky there will be a few days to add towards the AP upgrade. If not, maybe we have a plus or two we can squeeze in a waterpark. Anyway, I just can't wait to go home and thank you all for the input on this thread which made me decide to go with SSR vs resale!

Don 't bother going to concierge with your tickets. They will tell you to go to guest services at DTD. I had 8 tickets that I knew 4 had days left. Concierge told me it was too much for them to do it because they had to punch in each number individual. OK that's fine. Then to top it off they would not print my Spirit of Aloha Show tickets because I did not have my confirmation number with me. I should have just stood there and asked for someone else to help me but.... I then went to DTD and found out I had more days left then I thought. Made me happy again. Got my confirmation number went back the next day to concierge and was not asked for it! I told that person that I was unable to get the tickets the day before because I did not have my number. And of course I could not remember the two ladies names that did not help me before. I made no stink about it. I just asked her to please let the other concierge know that you don't need your confirmation number to get the tickets. She of course kept apologizing for the error and I kept telling her that it was not her fault, just please let the rest of the staff know so the next person does not go through the same thing.

 

[tomandrobin]

wher is captain jacks in DTD? close to PI or MP?

Its right by Rain Forest Cafe and the pin trading post.

 

[bpmorley]

Are there boat rentals @ SSR. I was told ther was, but never see anything listed on the information sites about the resort. Any help would be appreciated. If there is a boat rental, where is it located on the resort property?

Unfortunatly there are no boat rentals at SSR, but DTD is so close it's not a big deal. I also think they have pontoon boats at OKW, that's just a short boat ride away

 

[dwelty]

Unfortunatly there are no boat rentals at SSR, but DTD is so close it's not a big deal. I also think they have pontoon boats at OKW, that's just a short boat ride away

They have pontoon boats at both OKS and at DTD, both locations also rent the little speed boats.

 

[liznboys]

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[liznboys]

Any word on SSR getting their own refillable mugs?? I was just curious if anyone who stayed there lately heard/saw anything.

Yeah, what is up with that?! They still had Epcot mugs on Friday, March 9th. Does anyone know the deal? It seems like such a simple thing, odd..

 

[edk35]

Hey SSR lovers, we're home! Thanks for all the well-wishes and pixie dust. Unfortunately, as Denise posted, almost all of us ended up with the darn stomach bug, day by day, one by one. UGH. Our youngest (11 months old) did not get it and I think we're far enough now that he won't, so of course we're very glad for that (being that he's little and more at risk for dehydration...)

We had a few days there before the bug hit, and we really enjoyed SSR again, everything was wonderful!!! We loved the room we had in the Springs, all the CM's were so very nice and helpful, the pool was great and the slide impressive, and I am in LOVE with the flatbreads! I ate them 5 times: chicken and artichoke (twice), chicken mojito, steak and portabello, and roasted vegetable. My favorite was the chicken mojito which was the special one day. Yum!! So many other things were great, we just love SSR! I'll post some pictures soon..

Welcome home my friend. I am sorry that the nasty stomach virus reared its ugly head your family's way . I am glad that you had a few days to start with that went PEFECTLY for you. Glad you are all WELL now and I am sure your next trip will go perfectly from start to finish if I have anything to do with it. IT WILL!!!! Glad to have my pal back.

 

[corinnak]

Liz, I am glad you are back safe and sound - so sorry to hear your trip went awry.

Yeah, what is up with that?! They still had Epcot mugs on Friday, March 9th. Does anyone know the deal? It seems like such a simple thing, odd..

It does seem like a simple thing. And so here is my theory. It is JUST a theory, though. Not a rumor, not a story, not by any means a fact. They have also gone to these mugs at OKW, right? My theory is that this is their new method of discouraging mug abuse - change the mugs every few months throughout the system so it will be easy to tell who has a mug that wasn't just bought this trip. Perhaps they are doing a trial at SSR and OKW (due to running out of mugs first?). In January, it was "Fall 2006" Now it is some variant on the famed Epcot mug. What is it going to be this summer? That is my question! I am guessing it won't be SSR.

The sad thing is, I am not a soda drinker, but will do buy the occasional resort mug for occasional hot cocoa and long term home use, reminding me of a happy stay. I would not ever buy one of these random non-resort-resort mugs. Cause Fall 2006 just doesn't resonate with me the same way.

Or maybe they are just taking their time getting a fantastic design and having them made? One can hope.

 

[liznboys]

Corinna, I prefer your fantastic design theory.

Ya know I meant to ask the CM's there about it and I forgot. drat. I did not realize OKW doesn't have its own mugs right now either, interesting.

 

[corinnak]

Corinna, I prefer your fantastic design theory.

Ya know I meant to ask the CM's there about it and I forgot. drat. I did not realize OKW doesn't have its own mugs right now either, interesting.

Gosh, golly. I should qualify that. The didn't have any OKW mugs in October - I guess they might by now. It would be interesting to know. I guess I could post a thread asking that question.

I also hope against hope that maybe they are just waiting to get the real mugs until the resort is fully finished. Cause that will be soon!

 

[liznboys]

Gosh, golly. I should qualify that. The didn't have any OKW mugs in October - I guess they might by now. It would be interesting to know. I guess I could post a thread asking that question.

I also hope against hope that maybe they are just waiting to get the real mugs until the resort is fully finished. Cause that will be soon!

Gotcha about the OKW mugs.

I wish I'd have remembered to ask while we were there.

 

[CinderellasSister]

Gotcha about the OKW mugs.

I wish I'd have remembered to ask while we were there.

Well, if we don't hear anything about them from anyone before May 5th, I'll be sure to ask and give a full report when I get back! The nerve of them not having these for all us loyal SSR fans!!

Liz, glad to hear you're all doing better. Sorry you had such a rotten second half of the trip.

 

[liznboys]

Well, if we don't hear anything about them from anyone before May 5th, I'll be sure to ask and give a full report when I get back! The nerve of them not having these for all us loyal SSR fans!!

Exactly!

Liz, glad to hear you're all doing better. Sorry you had such a rotten second half of the trip.

Thanks. We managed to squeeze in fun here and there, and it could have been worse so we are grateful that it wasn't.

 

[liznboys]

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[bpmorley]

Liz, I am glad you are back safe and sound - so sorry to hear your trip went awry.



It does seem like a simple thing. And so here is my theory. It is JUST a theory, though. Not a rumor, not a story, not by any means a fact. They have also gone to these mugs at OKW, right? My theory is that this is their new method of discouraging mug abuse - change the mugs every few months throughout the system so it will be easy to tell who has a mug that wasn't just bought this trip. Perhaps they are doing a trial at SSR and OKW (due to running out of mugs first?). In January, it was "Fall 2006" Now it is some variant on the famed Epcot mug. What is it going to be this summer? That is my question! I am guessing it won't be SSR.

The sad thing is, I am not a soda drinker, but will do buy the occasional resort mug for occasional hot cocoa and long term home use, reminding me of a happy stay. I would not ever buy one of these random non-resort-resort mugs. Cause Fall 2006 just doesn't resonate with me the same way.

Or maybe they are just taking their time getting a fantastic design and having them made? One can hope.

We stayed at SSr on 2 occasions, 18 months apart. We bought Mugs this past december and they were the exact same ones we bought June of 05.