SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[DisneyBride'03]

Thanks everyone! I cannot wait to check out the resort and do the tour! Saturday at 9 30 am!

 

[popstar7867]

All of the rooms are the same throughout the resort. Does not matter what section you are staying.

Also, Springs and Grand Stand are the closest to the main area of the resort. Congress Park is a long section and the far building is not so convient to the main building. I personally don't think the walk is bad, but I was not sure of your definition of convient is.

We are both really active so a long walk isn't a big deal to us. I just try to get my boyfriend as close to the gym as I can since he wakes up every morning (even on vacation) at 5 AM to get his workout in!!! lol

 

[lyzziesmom]

If you are calling them early in the morning, they will probably work you in to the schedule. But I woulld suggest you call the SPA when you get there to inquire about availabilty during your stay. Also, don't forget your DVC discount!

Thanks for the tips! I actually don't have DVC, I'm staying on a cash reservation. Do they have an AP discount? Is there anywhere online where I can see a list of services and prices, or do they have a list at the front desk or in the room or somewhere that I can pick one up and decide if/what I'd like to do? I'm so new to all this, I really appreciate the help!

I'll be there in TWO DAYS, I'm so excited! Thanks in part to all the lovely pictures on this thread, I have really fallen in love with SSR sight unseen. It's just so beautiful.

 

[mamaprincess]

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ADIRONDACK STONE MASSAGE (80 MINUTES) $185
MYSTICAL FOREST THERAPIES (50 MINUTES) $130
HEALING HANDS AROMATHERAPY MASS. (50 & 80 MIN.) $130 & $185
PERSONALIZED FIRM PRESSURE MASS. (50 & 80 MIN.) $130 & $185
MOTHERHOOD MASSAGE (50 MIN.) (*2ND & 3RD TRIMESTER ONLY) $130
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SHIATSU (50 MINUTES) (*LOOSE CLOTHING REQUIRED) $130
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IN-ROOM SWEDISH MASSAGE (50 & 80 MINUTES) $160 & $210

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SARATOGA SPRINGS DELUXE FACIAL (80 MINUTES) $165
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Guests must be 14 years old to use the Health Club. Guest’s age (14-17 years) must be accompanied by an adult while in the Spa, Health Club and during massage, water or body treatments.

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[PrincessV]

Okay fellow SSR devotees, I just took my first trip home and...


I'm in LOVE!!!!!!

I bought into SSR sight-unseen, (it's actually the only WDW resort I'd never visted - ironic, no?!), and was a little worried, but it was a wonderful place. We were in a Grandstand studio, #9323. My last few WDW stays - POR, POFQ, CSR, BWI - have been less-than-stellar thanks to damp, mildewy, stinky, run-down rooms. What a lovely change SSR was from all that! Immaculate carpet, linens and upholstery. Fresh, new furnishings. Didn't mind the size at all, as I like to feel "away from it all" on vacation. Even the buses cooperated - never waited more than 3 minutes for one

But. Now I'm in a pickle. We're booked for a 1 bdrm at BWV for 5 nights in Dec. I'm so afraid it won't measure up after SSR and I'm soooo tempted to try switching. Please, any SSR lovers who've tried BWV, I'd love to hear how you think they compare!

 

[lyzziesmom]

Thank you so much, mamaprincess! I love the DIS... ask and you shall receive.

 

[mamaprincess]

You're welcome!

I just this second edited it. When I pasted the info in, it got all weird. The edited version is easier to comprehend.

 

[tomandrobin]

Thanks for the tips! I actually don't have DVC, I'm staying on a cash reservation. Do they have an AP discount? Is there anywhere online where I can see a list of services and prices, or do they have a list at the front desk or in the room or somewhere that I can pick one up and decide if/what I'd like to do? I'm so new to all this, I really appreciate the help!

I'll be there in TWO DAYS, I'm so excited! Thanks in part to all the lovely pictures on this thread, I have really fallen in love with SSR sight unseen. It's just so beautiful.

The Spa & Health Club at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Now you can enjoy 10% off (Passholder only) the regular price of one treatment each visit for the Passholder. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (407) 824-4455.

 

[aclov]

Can someone confirm that DVC members can go to the gym FREE? I think at BWV my nephew used the healthclub once and they didn't charge him. I don't work out on vacations but my best friend is traveling with me next month and she's a work-out freak!

 

[bpmorley]

Can someone confirm that DVC members can go to the gym FREE? I think at BWV my nephew used the healthclub once and they didn't charge him. I don't work out on vacations but my best friend is traveling with me next month and she's a work-out freak!

I thought the gyms were free to anyone staying at the resort

 

[BrADmatt]

I thought the gyms were free to anyone staying at the resort

Just returned from an 8 day trip to SSR and loved it. You can use the Gym for free but you must sign in and leave your room key at the front desk.

 

[Disneylvr]

We aren't DVC owners but we will be cash guests at SSR in May of 2008. We just made the reservations and are so excited!!!! The resort looks to beautiful and thought the resort would be very calming to our daughter who has autism.

 

[loribell]

You made a great choice. SSR is a very calming resort IMHO. Have a wonderful trip.

 

[vandy]

Now I'm in a pickle. We're booked for a 1 bdrm at BWV for 5 nights in Dec. I'm so afraid it won't measure up after SSR and I'm soooo tempted to try switching. Please, any SSR lovers who've tried BWV, I'd love to hear how you think they compare!

I know you stated you stayed at all the other WDW resorts, but were they the DVC villas in the resorts? The DVC villas are a different experience than the regular resort rooms. I guess my perspective is that we bought into DVC to have the flexibility to try all DVC resorts. If it was me, I wouldn't fret about the BWV stay and in fact, I'd look forward to it. If it turns out to not be as good as SSR, then even more reason to love your home resort. If it is just as good or even better, then you know you have another choice to stay at.

 

[kimberh]

My daughter is paying cash under the Family and Friends special in Sept. What view should she request? I told her to ask the CM for DTD and he told her he was not sure that there was a DTD view. I have read that their is, if she doesn't get DTD, then what view or building? Thanks for the help.

 

[PrincessV]

I know you stated you stayed at all the other WDW resorts, but were they the DVC villas in the resorts? The DVC villas are a different experience than the regular resort rooms. I guess my perspective is that we bought into DVC to have the flexibility to try all DVC resorts. If it was me, I wouldn't fret about the BWV stay and in fact, I'd look forward to it. If it turns out to not be as good as SSR, then even more reason to love your home resort. If it is just as good or even better, then you know you have another choice to stay at.

Thank you! That was exactly my thought originally - I just needed someone else to voice it and bring me back to Earth! I'm waitlisted for AKV in Jan. and I'm sorely tempted to cancel teh waitlist and stick with SSR - I really fo love it!

 

[edk35]

Okay fellow SSR devotees, I just took my first trip home and...


I'm in LOVE!!!!!!

I bought into SSR sight-unseen, (it's actually the only WDW resort I'd never visted - ironic, no?!), and was a little worried, but it was a wonderful place. We were in a Grandstand studio, #9323. My last few WDW stays - POR, POFQ, CSR, BWI - have been less-than-stellar thanks to damp, mildewy, stinky, run-down rooms. What a lovely change SSR was from all that! Immaculate carpet, linens and upholstery. Fresh, new furnishings. Didn't mind the size at all, as I like to feel "away from it all" on vacation. Even the buses cooperated - never waited more than 3 minutes for one

But. Now I'm in a pickle. We're booked for a 1 bdrm at BWV for 5 nights in Dec. I'm so afraid it won't measure up after SSR and I'm soooo tempted to try switching. Please, any SSR lovers who've tried BWV, I'd love to hear how you think they compare!

We just stayed at SSR and BWV for our very first DVC stay Aug. 15th for 8 nights. We did the first 5 at HOME SSR then switched to BWV for 3 nights. We were in a 2 br at each. We have BW view and it was a nice resort but after staying there we decided we love SSR more. WHen we first walked into BWV..we were like 'WOW WE LOVE IT HERE'. Then by that evening...we were like "yeah it is okay and all, but SSR was better". I liked the closeness to EC but other than that....SSR is so much different and we like being close to DTD too. We too want to try all the DVC resorts too. I would like to try OKW too. I say try it there....you won't hate it, you might like it enough to go again. We were just so so. The room were fine but it is hard to explain....SSR is just MORE US.

 

[MikeyNS]

Can't wait to go back! We're staying in a studio at the AKV Sept 21-23rd and checking into a SSR 1BR for 6 days on the 23rd. I'm going to run over to SSR early that sunday morning and try to snag a room at the Grandstand. Hopefully my plan will work and get us a great room.

We've now stayed at every DVC resort, except OKW, and SSR is still our favorite (The VWL is a close second. Can't wait to try AKV!).
SSR makes us so relaxed.. walk around the grounds and get out of the hustle and bustle of everything. I think we've been to WDW enough to feel good about just going to a park in the morning for a few hours and back to the resort for the rest of the day and maybe go back in the early evening to wander the world. No more commando style vacations.

Makes me realize how very lucky we are to be able to experience a great vacation every year or so at WDW, especially when there are so many families out there saving for years for their once in a lifetime trip to WDW.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Glad to hear all these great reviews! Will post here after our DVC tour on Saturday sometime
I've forgotten how nice YC CL will be because I am so looking forward to seeing SSR and "doing" the tour!!
It just took my DH a few more months to realize some of the sentiments expressed by MikeyNS...

 

[kimberh]

My daughter is paying cash under the Family and Friends special in Sept. What view should she request? I told her to ask the CM for DTD and he told her he was not sure that there was a DTD view. I have read that their is, if she doesn't get DTD, then what view or building? Thanks for the help.

Help!! Anyone???