SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[loribell]

Thanks everyone for all of the help! I'm certain we'll try for a cookout then! AND we'll definitely make sure the coals aren't hot when we leave !

Does anyone have any specific pictures they'd like to request or anything I can try to seek an answer for while I'm there? I can't promise, but I'd certainly try to help! I'll be there in 10 sleeps so I'm getting anxious!

My family is interested in renting the surrey bikes.... I'm just interested in seeing how funny the are one them

I did see maintenance cleaning out the grills both times shortly after I used them. You don't want to put water on them yourself cause the ashes will get all over you. He had a special bucket for the hot coals. Maybe a call to the front desk or housekeeping will get someone sent over to clean it out.

 

[wirtdog]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if there are blenders in the Kitchens at SSR. We are new members heading down for the first time in May.

Thanks

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Here is a photo of the grill at Grandstand...

 

[DisneyBride'03]

My view from our room at Grandstand....

 

[Brenle]

Thanks everyone for all of the help! I'm certain we'll try for a cookout then! AND we'll definitely make sure the coals aren't hot when we leave !

Does anyone have any specific pictures they'd like to request or anything I can try to seek an answer for while I'm there? I can't promise, but I'd certainly try to help! I'll be there in 10 sleeps so I'm getting anxious!

My family is interested in renting the surrey bikes.... I'm just interested in seeing how funny the are one them

Loved the surrey bikes - but they are hard to operate. (Lots of pedal power needed) It's a great way to tour the resort.

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if there are blenders in the Kitchens at SSR. We are new members heading down for the first time in May.

Thanks

We were there last May in a 1 bedroom. No blender. We'll be there this May, too. Hope you enjoy your vacation.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

1. I think you can request a blender from housekeeping

2. Grills- I am pretty sure there are grills somewhere else besides Grandstand.

3. Walkway to DTD West Side: I never walked it at night so I can't comment on how it is lit- but I walked it in the day. You walk along the golf course, then along a nearly empty parking lot until you get to the West Side. It is kind of weird- I wouldn't walk it at night even if it was well lit- it is too isolated for me. The walk to the Marketplace is nicer because you are still at SSR for 95% of the way.

I love SSR. It is the perfec resort for us as we are NOT park commandos- I love resort hopping, going to the movies, taking long walks, House of Blues... I am so happy that is our home away from home. If they would just give us owners 1st shot at the best locations it would be the perfect resort!

 

[bpmorley]

1. I think you can request a blender from housekeeping

2. Grills- I am pretty sure there are grills somewhere else besides Grandstand.

3. Walkway to DTD West Side: I never walked it at night so I can't comment on how it is lit- but I walked it in the day. You walk along the golf course, then along a nearly empty parking lot until you get to the West Side. It is kind of weird- I wouldn't walk it at night even if it was well lit- it is too isolated for me. The walk to the Marketplace is nicer because you are still at SSR for 95% of the way.

I love SSR. It is the perfec resort for us as we are NOT park commandos- I love resort hopping, going to the movies, taking long walks, House of Blues... I am so happy that is our home away from home. If they would just give us owners 1st shot at the best locations it would be the perfect resort!

We've never done it, but have heard that you can get a blender.
There are more grills over in the Carousel section.
The walkway to WE isn't bad at night. I think it's easier to manage than the other side.
You are right. It's better for resort hopping with DTD being right accross the water you can to any resort you want.

 

[disfanforlife]

I am so excited!!! We are new DVC members and are really looking forward to staying at SSR! We have 3 kids - they will be 8, 13, 14 when we go. I am thinking that the pool with the slide will be a big attraction for our youngest. DTD is not a big draw for us yet, but I am sure we will visit while there. I wouldn't call us park commandos, but we definately will be going to all of the parks and getting the dining plan. We are morning people so it appeals to us the idea to get up early and go to parks and come back in the afternoon and hopefully enjoy the pool. Am I correct in understanding if we want to go to another resort for dinner the best way is to walk to DTD and get a bus from there? Where can you go from SSR directly? Is it just to the parks? Just wondering.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Am I correct in understanding if we want to go to another resort for dinner the best way is to walk to DTD and get a bus from there? ...

For the most part, yes. Other options include ferry to OKW or POFQ, POR. Bussing to a Park and walking or using another form of transport to the resort.

Where can you go from SSR directly? Is it just to the parks? Just wondering

The busses at the SSR stops will take you to the 4 parks, the 2 water parks, and DTD. I think that is all.

 

[bpmorley]

I am so excited!!! We are new DVC members and are really looking forward to staying at SSR! We have 3 kids - they will be 8, 13, 14 when we go. I am thinking that the pool with the slide will be a big attraction for our youngest. DTD is not a big draw for us yet, but I am sure we will visit while there. I wouldn't call us park commandos, but we definately will be going to all of the parks and getting the dining plan. We are morning people so it appeals to us the idea to get up early and go to parks and come back in the afternoon and hopefully enjoy the pool. Am I correct in understanding if we want to go to another resort for dinner the best way is to walk to DTD and get a bus from there? Where can you go from SSR directly? Is it just to the parks? Just wondering.

SSR only has busses to the parks, water parks & DTD. But DTD is not your only option for getting other resorts.
If you wanted to eat at Y&BC, BW or S&D you could take the bus to EPCOT & walk through to international gateway or go to MGM(yes I still call it MGM) and walk or take the boat. If you wanted to eat at Contemporary, Poly, GF, WL or the campground you could take the bus to MK and take the boat or monorail. Just other options

 

[disfanforlife]

SSR only has busses to the parks, water parks & DTD. But DTD is not your only option for getting other resorts.
If you wanted to eat at Y&BC, BW or S&D you could take the bus to EPCOT & walk through to international gateway or go to MGM(yes I still call it MGM) and walk or take the boat. If you wanted to eat at Contemporary, Poly, GF, WL or the campground you could take the bus to MK and take the boat or monorail. Just other options

Thank you - that is what I was looking for to find out what options we have. Also if we did want to get to any of the parks for the extra magic hours in the morning do you know if the bus service runs early enough for that?

 

[corinnak]

Thank you - that is what I was looking for to find out what options we have. Also if we did want to get to any of the parks for the extra magic hours in the morning do you know if the bus service runs early enough for that?

Absolutely, they do. And for the character breakfasts in the parks, as well, even when there's no EMH.

 

[luna99]

what a great view! I love all the red.. it's really so cheerful!

If you wanted to eat at Y&BC, BW or S&D you could take the bus to EPCOT & walk through to international gateway

I just want to make sure I'm correct about this. In order to do that.. you would have to either pay to get into the park or have a park hopper ticket (or annual pass) and then walk from the front of Epcot all the way to the back of the park, correct?

 

[bpmorley]

I just want to make sure I'm correct about this. In order to do that.. you would have to either pay to get into the park or have a park hopper ticket (or annual pass) and then walk from the front of Epcot all the way to the back of the park, correct?

You're correct. I wrote that assuming(sorry) there was an AP or they were already at a park with a park hopper pass. I would never waste a day to just walk through the park. It's a pretty nice walk though. You have to make a right and go through Canada & The UK to get to IG. If you don't have a PH & AP I would just go to MGM & walk/boat or go to DTD and bus it.

 

[luna99]

You're correct. I wrote that assuming(sorry) there was an AP or they were already at a park with a park hopper pass. I would never waste a day to just walk through the park. It's a pretty nice walk though. You have to make a right and go through Canada & The UK to get to IG. If you don't have a PH & AP I would just go to MGM & walk/boat or go to DTD and bus it.

thanks! I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some secret DVC hidden path or something that I didn't know about!

 

[bpmorley]

thanks! I just wanted to make sure there wasn't some secret DVC hidden path or something that I didn't know about!

No secret paths that I know of. But if you hear of one please let us know

 

[podsnel]

I just love reading this thread- !

Can I ask- if we walk home from DTD at night, can you see well enough? Is it very lit up? Also, if we're hanging by the pool, can we go to the Turf Club for lunch in a cover-up, or do we need to be "dressed"? And is the Turf Club usually booked with ADRs for lunch, or is there some flexibility there? We're going June 1-4, if that helps. Thank-you!

 

[kritter]

I just love reading this thread- !

Can I ask- if we walk home from DTD at night, can you see well enough? Is it very lit up? Also, if we're hanging by the pool, can we go to the Turf Club for lunch in a cover-up, or do we need to be "dressed"? And is the Turf Club usually booked with ADRs for lunch, or is there some flexibility there? We're going June 1-4, if that helps. Thank-you!

It is very well lit. Very nice walk at night..>!!!!!
We had no trouble walking up for dinner last week!!!!!!!!! Hope that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bpmorley]

I just love reading this thread- !

Can I ask- if we walk home from DTD at night, can you see well enough? Is it very lit up? Also, if we're hanging by the pool, can we go to the Turf Club for lunch in a cover-up, or do we need to be "dressed"? And is the Turf Club usually booked with ADRs for lunch, or is there some flexibility there? We're going June 1-4, if that helps. Thank-you!

I wouldn't say it's very well lit, but it's lit enough to get by either way. I've never eaten in the Turf Club, but I know a cover up is ok for Artist Palette.

 

[Brenle]

I don't think it's very well lit, either. Brogan is there now and she's answering questions about SSR. Post your question there. She's very good about posting answers. The link is here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1787982

But you'd better hurry. She's leaving Sunday.