SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Goofyluver]

I need assistance. My family and I will be staying at SSR the last week of May.

I have a few questions. We will be staying in a studio.

Is there a specific building I should request? (close to bus, not too long from DTD)

What about food options?

What kinds of things are there to do at the resort for kiddos?

Any tips or hints?

Thanks.

 

[bpmorley]

Is there a specific building I should request? (close to bus, not too long from DTD)

What about food options?

What kinds of things are there to do at the resort for kiddos?

Any tips or hints?

Thanks.

If you want to be close to DTD then you should request Congress Park. There is a Bus stop that is close to all 4 bldgs in CP. Food options? DTD has many places to eat. And the Artists Pallette has decent food. They'll give you a folder when you check in. There is a schedule for event around the main pool. Every time we've been there it seems like they keep the kids busy. Plus they have some video & board games in Community Hall. My advise, don't overpack. If you take the kids down to Community Hall they have free washers, you can just throw a load in and come back when it's done.

 

[monami7]

we just passed ROFR for our Brand new (to us anyway!) SSR contract. We can now say we are owners there!!! (in least in a few weeks!)



Heidi

 

[JaxDisneyFans]

we just passed ROFR for our Brand new (to us anyway!) SSR contract. We can now say we are owners there!!! (in least in a few weeks!)



Heidi

Congrats! and

 

[Gomez Gang]

just called member services and requested the Grandstand area! Also, I am looking forward to checking out Artist's Pallette.....have heard numerous good things and I love trying new Disney restaurants. Thanks to all that post about SSR!
only 38 more days till we go "home"!

 

[punkin413]

i'm sure the answers to my questions are in this thread somewhere, but i figured it's easier to just ask you guys!

we're staying at SSR for the first time (17 days!!! ) this year. it's me and DH in a studio. i just have a few questions about it.

~i know there are glasses provided. what about coffee cups, plates and silverware?

~my reservation has something about mousekeeping/towel service on 4/30. does that mean that the maid will only come by one time during our stay (4/27 - 5/3)? that's fine with me.....i'm just curious.

~in that same vein, does that mean that we can't get new towels every day?

~also in that same vein, if mousekeeping does only come by once while we're there, how much do you guys normally leave for a tip? we stayed at pop last year and i'd leave $3 a day. i'm just not sure since it may not be a daily thing.

thanks for your help......i'm so looking forward to our trip!!!

 

[Mischa]

Lucky you to get to be staying at SSR - I'm so jealous - you'll be there for my birthday (the 28th!)! I'll see if I can help you out with your questions. SSR is one of our favorites.

From what I understand there won't be glasses but there will be plastic cups I think I read that somewhere. Not sure about the cups, plates & silverware. Last time we stayed in a studio, there were cups, but no plates/silverware (since you can't cook). Someone correct me if I am wrong here.

Yes - Mousekeeping will be coming by once during your trip. Towels shouldn't be a problem - because we had plenty of towels when we were there for 7 days. And if you run out - I'm sure you can call the front and get some more.

As for tipping...I think we left $5 and then $5 the day we left.

Hope that answers your questions. And if anyone has anything to add...please do so!

i'm sure the answers to my questions are in this thread somewhere, but i figured it's easier to just ask you guys!

we're staying at SSR for the first time (17 days!!! ) this year. it's me and DH in a studio. i just have a few questions about it.

~i know there are glasses provided. what about coffee cups, plates and silverware?

~my reservation has something about mousekeeping/towel service on 4/30. does that mean that the maid will only come by one time during our stay (4/27 - 5/3)? that's fine with me.....i'm just curious.

~in that same vein, does that mean that we can't get new towels every day?

~also in that same vein, if mousekeeping does only come by once while we're there, how much do you guys normally leave for a tip? we stayed at pop last year and i'd leave $3 a day. i'm just not sure since it may not be a daily thing.

thanks for your help......i'm so looking forward to our trip!!!

 

[loribell]

i'm sure the answers to my questions are in this thread somewhere, but i figured it's easier to just ask you guys!

we're staying at SSR for the first time (17 days!!! ) this year. it's me and DH in a studio. i just have a few questions about it.

~i know there are glasses provided. what about coffee cups, plates and silverware?

~my reservation has something about mousekeeping/towel service on 4/30. does that mean that the maid will only come by one time during our stay (4/27 - 5/3)? that's fine with me.....i'm just curious.

~in that same vein, does that mean that we can't get new towels every day?

~also in that same vein, if mousekeeping does only come by once while we're there, how much do you guys normally leave for a tip? we stayed at pop last year and i'd leave $3 a day. i'm just not sure since it may not be a daily thing.

thanks for your help......i'm so looking forward to our trip!!!

The studio should have disposable cups, plates, bowls, & utensils. I guess there will be disposable coffee cups too.

If you are staying on points you will not get daily mousekeeping. They will come by on that day. If you want extra towels you will be charged for them. If you need to you can wash them for free at the laundry rooms by the pools. You just need to have or buy laundry detergent.

Tipping is such a personal choice I can't help with that.

Have a terrific trip!

 

[BlakeNJ]

i'm sure the answers to my questions are in this thread somewhere, but i figured it's easier to just ask you guys!

we're staying at SSR for the first time (17 days!!! ) this year. it's me and DH in a studio. i just have a few questions about it.

~i know there are glasses provided. what about coffee cups, plates and silverware?

~my reservation has something about mousekeeping/towel service on 4/30. does that mean that the maid will only come by one time during our stay (4/27 - 5/3)? that's fine with me.....i'm just curious.

~in that same vein, does that mean that we can't get new towels every day?

~also in that same vein, if mousekeeping does only come by once while we're there, how much do you guys normally leave for a tip? we stayed at pop last year and i'd leave $3 a day. i'm just not sure since it may not be a daily thing.

thanks for your help......i'm so looking forward to our trip!!!

If you feel you need fresh towels each day or even every other, I would pack a ziplock of powder detergent and throw in a load of towels--even a few clothes while relaxing at the pool. No one likes to do laundry on vacation but it will be less you'll have to do when you get home and you'll have fresh towels!

I was a little unsure about how I would feel about not having maid service and fresh towels each day but how many times have you gone back to your room to swim, change or rest and either your room isn't cleaned or as soon as you sit down, the maid comes knocking??? I'd rather throw the covers back over the bed, head out and not worry about being disturbed later. JMO. Besides, there are towels everywhere in the rooms--bathroom rods, bathroom shelves--I'm sure you start out with at least 4 bath towels.

As for tipping, if you are in a studio, I would tip a little extra on your last day since there is the mircowave/sink area to be cleaned.

Have a wonderful trip!

Blakely

 

[luna99]

Hello SSR Lovers!!! can anyone tell me about the spa/gym area at SSR? I'm in the process of convincing DH into buying at SSR with a small resale contract and I think a part of how to convince him would be to tell him about the great gym/spa/pool area!!

if anyone has pictures that would be awesome!

thanks!

 

[UP Disney]

i'm sure the answers to my questions are in this thread somewhere, but i figured it's easier to just ask you guys!

we're staying at SSR for the first time (17 days!!! ) this year. it's me and DH in a studio. i just have a few questions about it.

~i know there are glasses provided. what about coffee cups, plates and silverware?

~my reservation has something about mousekeeping/towel service on 4/30. does that mean that the maid will only come by one time during our stay (4/27 - 5/3)? that's fine with me.....i'm just curious.

~in that same vein, does that mean that we can't get new towels every day?

~also in that same vein, if mousekeeping does only come by once while we're there, how much do you guys normally leave for a tip? we stayed at pop last year and i'd leave $3 a day. i'm just not sure since it may not be a daily thing.

thanks for your help......i'm so looking forward to our trip!!!

I just wanted to mention that they do have towels at the pools when you use them. We did exactly what another poster suggested and washed the bath towels and some clothes one day while we were hanging out at the pool. What a way to do laundry!!!! We really liked getting home with fewer dirty clothes.

 

[bpmorley]

Hello SSR Lovers!!! can anyone tell me about the spa/gym area at SSR? I'm in the process of convincing DH into buying at SSR with a small resale contract and I think a part of how to convince him would be to tell him about the great gym/spa/pool area!!

if anyone has pictures that would be awesome!

thanks!

I have lots of pictures of SSR, but I don't think I have any of the spa. or you can check this thread out. It may have what you're looking for

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=996898

 

[mamaprincess]

Hello SSR Lovers!!! can anyone tell me about the spa/gym area at SSR? I'm in the process of convincing DH into buying at SSR with a small resale contract and I think a part of how to convince him would be to tell him about the great gym/spa/pool area!!

Here is the list of services offered as SSR spa:

http://www.relaxedyet.com/ss_treatments.asp

Here is a link to a ton of pics of the resort including pools, spa and gym area.

http://allears.net/acc/g_ss.htm

 

[BlakeNJ]

Hello SSR Lovers!!! can anyone tell me about the spa/gym area at SSR? I'm in the process of convincing DH into buying at SSR with a small resale contract and I think a part of how to convince him would be to tell him about the great gym/spa/pool area!!

if anyone has pictures that would be awesome!

thanks!

I don't have any pictures of the spa but maybe use this to help convince DH!

http://www.concierge.com/bestof/spa/resorts

 

[BlakeNJ]

I am going to call MS this week to request a particular area of the resort for our November stay. I am requesting the Grandstand Section 8100 for it's location and the fact that it is the first pick up/first drop off for the buses. Are most views in this building either parking lot, golf course or pool? It was hard to tell from the map if a portion of that particular building faces the pool.

Thanks so much!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

How can you not enjoy a stay at SSR? I
t just has that comfy at home feel. You can spend a day right at SSR and have a lot of things to do. We like to rent a bike and ride over to OKW to have lunch. Go to the spa, or take a walk and people watch. We stay in a studio so we have to go down to the laundry room to do laundry which is not a big deal. I take a book and sit by the pool while I do laundry.

 

[luna99]

How can you not enjoy a stay at SSR? I
t just has that comfy at home feel. You can spend a day right at SSR and have a lot of things to do. We like to rent a bike and ride over to OKW to have lunch. Go to the spa, or take a walk and people watch. We stay in a studio so we have to go down to the laundry room to do laundry which is not a big deal. I take a book and sit by the pool while I do laundry.

oh that just sounds lovely! Thanks everyone with your help with the spa photos.. I found some good ones on allears.net!

 

[minniekissedme]

Just received the long awaited email announcing our resale purchase closed! We (me, DW, DS11, DD8, DS7) are owners at SSR!!!! Can't wait to join in the fun!

Still have a bit more waiting time until we're in the system and I'll be dialing up MS on that 7th day. I've been lurking here since we decided to make this purchase and have enjoyed all of the information you have shared! Thanks for your help and look forward to being able to share SSR with all of you!

bob

 

[lovinthemouse]

Just received the long awaited email announcing our resale purchase closed! We (me, DW, DS11, DD8, DS7) our owners at SSR!!!! Can't wait to join in the fun!

Still have a bit more waiting time until we're in the system and I'll be dialing up MS on that 7th day. I've been lurking here since we decided to make this purchase and have enjoyed all of the information you have shared! Thanks for your help and look forward to being able to share SSR with all of you!

bob

Congratulations and Welcome Home~~

 

[luna99]

Just received the long awaited email announcing our resale purchase closed! We (me, DW, DS11, DD8, DS7) our owners at SSR!!!! Can't wait to join in the fun!

Still have a bit more waiting time until we're in the system and I'll be dialing up MS on that 7th day. I've been lurking here since we decided to make this purchase and have enjoyed all of the information you have shared! Thanks for your help and look forward to being able to share SSR with all of you!

bob

congrats!!! How exciting for you and your family! I hope you have many, many beautiful memories to come with your DVC!!