SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[kgkmom]

THIS IS FROM KGKMOM

Going home for my 40th b-day!

In January we were in The Springs, which we really liked. We like being close to the transportation and the food! I'm going to try to request that area again.

What is the area closest to the entrance called? That doesn't seem too far from the buses and Artist's Palette either.

Ok, now it's really me! I'm the almost 40 year old, not 3mtn-kate! She does look old for her age, but not quite 40!

 

[tomandrobin]

Uh-oh, we won't arrive until after midnight. Does that technically count as very early the next day??

Not looking good for you! Last time we had someone check in after midnight it was to the Carousel section for them!

Just pack comfortable shoes...LOL!

 

[Flyerfan]

The earlier you check-in, the better chance of getting a preferred view or location.

We love those short trips with just taking carry-on luggage. Get off the plane, right on to Magical Express and at SSR in 45 minutes.

So, I should be pretty good checking in before Noon, huh?

 

[tomandrobin]

So, I should be pretty good checking in before Noon, huh?

We have only checked in after 1pm once. Most of our trips we are at SSR by 11am-noon. We have always gotten the building/view we wanted on those check-ins. Once we checked in around 5pm and didn't get first choice, but a decent second choice. Twice we checked in after 10pm and not much was left to choose from.

 

[Entropy]

We'll make our first visit to SSR in 22 days I requested CP and a DTD view but I will make sure get the low down on location when we check in.
At what time did you check in?
We be wheels down at MCO until 2:05 p.m. so I guess we won't arrive until 3 ish (we are just bringing carry-ons for this 4-day visit). Wondering if that makes a difference with room assignment?
Enjoy your trip Entropy!

We took the red-eye in from California and got to check-in about 7:00. They offfered a room right away but we declined opting to wait for Congress Park. Because we didn't sleep on the plane very much, we were exhausted in the park all day, calling the front desk every 2 hours or so hoping for a room. It took until 4:00, the normal check-in time to have a room ready. It was worth it in the end but it made for a rough first day.
We wanted to go to the pool to cool off and perhaps, no make that definitely take a nap but we'd left our bathing suits in the luggage that was in the hands of the baggage transfer service. Keep that in mind if a splash in the pool is in your plans.

 

[DisneyJen]

We took the red-eye in from California and got to check-in about 7:00. They offfered a room right away but we declined opting to wait for Congress Park. Because we didn't sleep on the plane very much, we were exhausted in the park all day, calling the front desk every 2 hours or so hoping for a room. It took until 4:00, the normal check-in time to have a room ready. It was worth it in the end but it made for a rough first day.
We wanted to go to the pool to cool off and perhaps, no make that definitely take a nap but we'd left our bathing suits in the luggage that was in the hands of the baggage transfer service. Keep that in mind if a splash in the pool is in your plans.

I bet you all were exhausted!! Luckily for us the flight is under 2 hours ... maybe I should think about an earlier flight

We are really looking forward to staying at SSR.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Not looking good for you! Last time we had someone check in after midnight it was to the Carousel section for them!

Just pack comfortable shoes...LOL!

Yikes! Well I did request either Springs or the new section (the name escapes me right now), and we have 3 rooms as a Grand Gathering so we were told they would try to keep our rooms in the same building, and I told them we'd be arriving late, and I told them that one of our party has mobility issues... so I'm hoping they reserve some rooms for us closer than that!! I guess we can always request to move the next day if it's really bad, right?

 

[soozaay]

Hi All! Just subscribing! We're owners at SSR, but have never been to our "home"....we're going for the first time this October (7-12) and cannot wait!!

We're DINKS (but kids at heart), 40 yrs old & live in NJ.

Nice to meet everyone!!

 

[lyzziesmom]

soozaay, what are DINKS? Just when I think I've got all the acronyms figured out...

 

[Yensid-X]

I believe DINKS stands for Double Income No Kids not sure what the S is for though.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Ohhh, well in that case I guess I am an OITK (one income two kids) which I suppose is better than being an OINK!

 

[soozaay]

I believe DINKS stands for Double Income No Kids not sure what the S is for though.

Yep, you're right! I usually use the "S" when referring to my DH & I....but I also think it's used because of "kids" Double Income No Kids...otherwise I think it would be Double Income No Kid.....this is just my thought...could be totally wrong...wouldn't be the first.

 

[kidderme]

We are new dvc members at ssr. We have a trip planned for may of 08
Can't wait

 

[TenThousandVolts]

We are new dvc members at ssr. We have a trip planned for may of 08
Can't wait

home! May is a great time to visit.

 

[bpmorley]

If i had a second job would that make us Tinks??

 

[soozaay]

If i had a second job would that make us Tinks??

LOL! AND you would have your own mascot...

 

[bpmorley]

LOL! AND you would have your own mascot...

Good one Sooz, I didn't even see it coming

 

[Gina35]

Yikes! Well I did request either Springs or the new section (the name escapes me right now)

I think you are referring to the Grandstand.

 

[bpmorley]

We stayed in The Grandstand on our last visit. It's a very nice area. 2 bldg's are right next to the pool/bar area, the other 2 are on the other side of the circle. It's at most a 5 minute walk to the main bldg.

 

[DisneyJen]

We stayed in The Grandstand on our last visit. It's a very nice area. 2 bldg's are right next to the pool/bar area, the other 2 are on the other side of the circle. It's at most a 5 minute walk to the main bldg.

Do you know how long the walk is from The Grandstand area to DTD?