SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[bpmorley]

The path runs along the lake, to the parking lot and over to West side attractrions.

DTD Map

That's what I meant. Once you get over that bridge you bear to your left and then you hit West End parking lot.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

SO how long a walk is it? We took the path a few times from Congress park to Market Place but then you had to walk to West Side for Disney Quest or the restaurants we were eating at.

From the boat dock, I would say that it is probably 6-8 minutes until you are actually at the West Side of DTD.

 

[edk35]

From the boat dock, I would say that it is probably 6-8 minutes until you are actually at the West Side of DTD.

That is about what it is from Congress to Market Place. I am soooooo happy to know this. I know that the busses take longer and the boats so this is WONDERFUL NEWS. Thanks

 

[TenThousandVolts]

That is about what it is from Congress to Market Place. I am soooooo happy to know this. I know that the busses take longer and the boats so this is WONDERFUL NEWS. Thanks

When we stayed at SSR we walked both ways- I have to say the walk to the marketplace was nicer and I think a bit shorter. The walk to the West Side has you gong through this vast parking lot, but it is still nice to have the option.

 

[edk35]

When we stayed at SSR we walked both ways- I have to say the walk to the marketplace was nicer and I think a bit shorter. The walk to the West Side has you gong through this vast parking lot, but it is still nice to have the option.

Well when it was hot like it was in Aug. when we were there...I would have walked to the west side this way vs. going Market Place then to west side. WE ate at a couple of restaurants on the west side and also went to Disney Quest. This route would have come in handy for that.

 

[cinderminnie]

We LOVE SSR!!!!! It has been our "home" for 3.5 years and enjoyed staying there 3 times. I also love everything about SSR. My most favorite memory was at Christmas time in 2005. We got the GV in Congress Park for our families to come for the holidays. I decide that it would not be Christmas if we did not have a tree in the room. I brought our 6.5' fake tree with colored lights and Disney ornaments along wtih us. The window in the living room was so large that it made that tree look so little. So we moved the coffee table over to the window to put the tree on top of it. It was like adding 3 ft to the tree. Later that night while eating dinner at Fulton's Crab House in Downtown Disney, that we saw our tree from there! It was like a magical Christmas wish come true! Many people also made comments about seeing our tree.
Missing "home" right now just thinking about it.

 

[disneyfanUSA]

Just got back from SSR the resort was very beautiful! The only thing i have to complain about is that the pullout bed was as hard as a ROCK! and they only gave you a sheet and thin blanket i gave my kids our comforter.

Here our some pictures of the resort:

View from our balcony on the 4th floor of Grandstand!

The building next to ours!

The rock! With the comforter from the regular very comfortable bed.

The kitchenette very handy!

Our towel animals left by mouse keeping and Thumper!

TV.

Sorry about the mess

Our door!

Garden area outside our building.

The building we stayed in.

Grandstand pool!

Springs

Carriage house!

Bus stop!

We also ate dinner at turf club it was very good!! Artist palate was also very good.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Thanks for the great photos, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We were there 9/1 to do the DVC tour! We loved the pool area...sorry abt the rock bed, they are suppose to be comfortable

 

[ont/ohana]

Thanks for the pictures, only 10 more days

 

[tomandrobin]

Just got back from SSR the resort was very beautiful! The only thing i have to complain about is that the pullout bed was as hard as a ROCK! and they only gave you a sheet and thin blanket i gave my kids our comforter.

Thanks for posting those very nice pictures of the resort!!

Did you call down to the fron desk and ask for additional blankets?

Also, we have learned to take an air mattress on those trips where a sofa bed may be used. The kids actually put the mattress on top of the sofa bed mattress.

 

[disneyfanUSA]

Thanks for posting those very nice pictures of the resort!!

Did you call down to the fron desk and ask for additional blankets?

Also, we have learned to take an air mattress on those trips where a sofa bed may be used. The kids actually put the mattress on top of the sofa bed mattress.

Yes we did they brought us up one blanket it was pretty thick but i think they should provide a comforter for the pullout. We were actually talking about bringing an air mattress if we stay there again.

 

[bpmorley]

Just got back from SSR the resort was very beautiful! The only thing i have to complain about is that the pullout bed was as hard as a ROCK! and they only gave you a sheet and thin blanket i gave my kids our comforter.

Is that standard for a studio? to just give a small blanket for the pullout?

 

[BroganMc]

Most sofabeds come with those hotel standard semi-plush blankets. The fleece-like ones. Not nearly warm enough for me, but then I'm a comforter gal.

BTW, I thought the bed had a bedspread not a comforter. It's not meant to be slept under, just decoration. Ours usually ends up stuffed in the corner.

What they need to do is go with the current Marriott style... a down comforter with a small decorative velvet runner along the bottom of the bed.

 

[Doug7856]

Wow DisneyfanUSA! Thanks for the great photos!

 

[Tinkerdreams]

Thank you everyone that call SSR home. I am currently looking into becoming a member and agonizing over which resort to make home - going through re-sale. I would prefer going with SSR due to the "end date" of the contract and making the most of my membership.

You all have convinced me with both your testimonies and pictures of how beautiful this resort looks and is. Now all that's left is to decide which resale UY and number of points we want.

I do have a question for anyone that has gone through re-sale. Can you pay the MF on a monthly basis?

 

[Nicoal13]

Thank you everyone that call SSR home. I am currently looking into becoming a member and agonizing over which resort to make home - going through re-sale. I would prefer going with SSR due to the "end date" of the contract and making the most of my membership.

You all have convinced me with both your testimonies and pictures of how beautiful this resort looks and is. Now all that's left is to decide which resale UY and number of points we want.

I do have a question for anyone that has gone through re-sale. Can you pay the MF on a monthly basis?

Yes, you can have the MF deducted from a checking account on a monthly basis.

Good luck if you decided to purchase!

 

[CAPco]

My parents recently bought into the DVC and SSR is their home resort. We will be staying there in February, and just reading what some of you have to say is making me extremely excited to visit! Keep up the good stories and descriptions of SSR. You're making me happier with each post!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

SSR Vets...May I please ask for your input?

We are planning a trip end of June...the GV is available, however a 2 bdr and 2 studios will work out better for our group...(and my pts) lol

We are having my DH's sister and family from CA....we will be putting our DIP to good use We fel very fortunate to do this as this will be our celebration of our 5 yr Fairytale Wedding Anniv..they all came for the wedding, so we are excited to provide their accomodations this trip

Our group will be 6 adults...kids...14, 11, 10, 8, 3, 2 and 1

So...the Springs or Granstand?? 1st Floor?? Any input would be great!

Thanks!!
(We now share our anniv date with our DD14mths!!)

 

[tomandrobin]

SSR Vets...May I please ask for your input?

We are planning a trip end of June...the GV is available, however a 2 bdr and 2 studios will work out better for our group...(and my pts) lol

We are having my DH's sister and family from CA....we will be putting our DIP to good use We fel very fortunate to do this as this will be our celebration of our 5 yr Fairytale Wedding Anniv..they all came for the wedding, so we are excited to provide their accomodations this trip

Our group will be 6 adults...kids...14, 11, 10, 8, 3, 2 and 1

So...the Springs or Granstand?? 1st Floor?? Any input would be great!

Thanks!!
(We now share our anniv date with our DD14mths!!)

Both are great locations. I would go for the Grand Stand since that is the fiist bus stop.

 

[tjhsr]

Grandstand section is a great location.And if you can get one of the buildings next to the pool and play area it would be even better with 7 kids.And its a short walk to the Carriage House and main pool.