SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[my3princes]

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!

The turf club has an outside patio area that I would think would be fine with just a cover up. I found the restaurant to be cold when we ate there. I don't think that there was a dress code. If you eat there be sure to try the House pototoes. They were delicious

 

[Callalily6]

OK, I just started reading this thread again. It got SO long! A couple of ?s. This is my 1st time at SSR in a few days.

Whats this I hear about the free laundry machines? Is it only at a specific location or is it any of their laundry areas?

And can I really fax any room requests a few days prior to my arrival? What type of stuff should I request? Im assuming location/ view.

Any other tips?

 

[tjkraz]

Whats this I hear about the free laundry machines? Is it only at a specific location or is it any of their laundry areas?

All of the resort pool areas have laundry rooms nearby.

And can I really fax any room requests a few days prior to my arrival? What type of stuff should I request? Im assuming location/ view.

DVC resorts do not accept fax requests. Any requests must be stated on the reservation (communicated to DVC Member Services) prior to arrival.

 

[luna99]

The turf club has an outside patio area that I would think would be fine with just a cover up. I found the restaurant to be cold when we ate there. I don't think that there was a dress code. If you eat there be sure to try the House pototoes. They were delicious

just curious.. how are they prepared? I think I've seen pictures of the turf club balcony and it looks so nice!

 

[my3princes]

just curious.. how are they prepared? I think I've seen pictures of the turf club balcony and it looks so nice!

The pototoes were sliced thin and cooked with a cheese sauce. It was kind of the consistancy of scalloped pototoes, but oh so much more yummy

 

[zumbergc]

Technical question about operating the horses in the grandstand water play area. We were at SSR end of feb, and couldn't figure out how to get them to turn on.

Anyone know how? One was turned on, but we couldn't get the others to work.

We are hoping for grandstand section next trip to be near the water section.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Technical question about operating the horses in the grandstand water play area. We were at SSR end of feb, and couldn't figure out how to get them to turn on.

Anyone know how? One was turned on, but we couldn't get the others to work.

We are hoping for grandstand section next trip to be near the water section.

What time of day was it? I noticed they turned them off around 8pm or so. Maybe the one had pressure still in it.

 

[bpmorley]

Technical question about operating the horses in the grandstand water play area. We were at SSR end of feb, and couldn't figure out how to get them to turn on.

Anyone know how? One was turned on, but we couldn't get the others to work.

We are hoping for grandstand section next trip to be near the water section.

next to each horse there is a small plate that is flat to the ground. Just place your foot over the plate and the head should shoot water. If water isn't spraying through the starting gate then they are not working. I believe they shut them off at 10pm & start them at 9am

 

[zumbergc]

bpmorley thanks for the info about the horses. We tried and tried, but we couldn't figure it out. It was later in the evening, but I recal the starting line was shooting out water. Hopefully next time we will get to play!

 

[bpmorley]

bpmorley thanks for the info about the horses. We tried and tried, but we couldn't figure it out. It was later in the evening, but I recal the starting line was shooting out water. Hopefully next time we will get to play!

no problem. Hope it works better next time

 

[Silver Queen]

We were at WDW two weeks ago and bought into SSR. We're very excited and are in the process of planning trips for next year. We live about 20 miles from the real Saratoga and think that Disney did an excellent job with the theming. The red and white pool area on the first page of this thread captures the features and architecture of the grandstand area at the real track. The only thing missing are the big shade trees and , of course, the horses! I'm happy to have found this thread.

 

[bpmorley]

We were at WDW two weeks ago and bought into SSR. We're very excited and are in the process of planning trips for next year. We live about 20 miles from the real Saratoga and think that Disney did an excellent job with the theming. The red and white pool area on the first page of this thread captures the features and architecture of the grandstand area at the real track. The only thing missing are the big shade trees and , of course, the horses! I'm happy to have found this thread.

WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!

 

[gatorfreud]

Thank you so much for this thread! I'm so excited to be staying at SSR in a few weeks! I just want to sit on the DIS and read posts!

But I guess I should be cleaning the house or something... but thanks for the last few hours (has it been that long????) of living a mini-vacation through your posts!

Kim

 

[mamaprincess]

Hey SSR Lovers!!!

I haven't been on the Dis for a few weeks. It's been really busy at our house. We have 3 weeks until we are home again at SSR. I must say I am more looking forward to our stay at SSR even more than visiting the parks. I'm sure that will even out as we get closer and closer to our stay. We haven't been home since December 2006 because we took a detour to Africa (Ghana) in 2007. Now we are going back home. I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL WE ARE HOME!!!

We requested the Grandstand section because that is the one section we haven't stayed in. We want to try them all.

I can't wait to arrive at our favorite airport. I am so excited about seeing palm trees again. My girls think that the palm trees look wild like they have beards and the minute they see them, they start pretending to shave them. It is so silly.

I can't wait until we see OKW because that lets us know we are right next to SSR and that is when we start our chant of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs!!!

I can't wait until we are in the Carriage house and the hubby goes up to check us in while the girls and I make an immediate bee-line to the gift shop to see what's new!!!

I can't wait until we open the door to our room!!!

Ok, I'm getting way to excited!!!

 

[mouseaddicts]

We were at WDW two weeks ago and bought into SSR. We're very excited and are in the process of planning trips for next year. We live about 20 miles from the real Saratoga and think that Disney did an excellent job with the theming. The red and white pool area on the first page of this thread captures the features and architecture of the grandstand area at the real track. The only thing missing are the big shade trees and , of course, the horses! I'm happy to have found this thread.

Howdy Neighbor ..... Welcome Home!!!

I have visited the real Saratoga & enjoyed it there too! But ...... There's no place like home - there's no place like home - there's no place like HOME!

We truly hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

 

[mickeyfan0805]

I'm subscribing a little early, but hopefully it is not premature. We have made an offer and had it accepted by the seller on a resale for SSR. We are currently awaiting ROFR (2 weeks in). Should that go through, we will be joining in the proud owners of SSR. I'm looking forward to learning more about it through this thread.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Just like MamaPrincess, we are going home in 3 weeks! Unlike her it will be our 1st trip home!
I have no idea what to expect, but do know that I'm almost as excited as when we went on the Magical Med last year!
I would love to hear from anyone who may also be staying anytime from May 30-June 6th.
Can anyone tell me about the weather and crowds at this time? We've been 2 times but both in November.
My computer has been down and I have not been able to post, only been able to read and I miss talking to you all!

MamaPrincess, your last post has really made me excited! I'll be looking for some of the "landmarks" you mentioned! Anything else I should look for?
We will be using ME and have always arrived at night, in winter so hopefully now it will be lighter and can see more!

Rita

 

[Snoopygirl]

I'm guessing your in Arizona from your screen name....me too!
We'll be at SSR May 28th-June 5th...and it's our first time home!
I'm super excited!!! Maybe we'll see you there!

 

[mamaprincess]

Just like MamaPrincess, we are going home in 3 weeks! Unlike her it will be our 1st trip home!
I have no idea what to expect, but do know that I'm almost as excited as when we went on the Magical Med last year!
I would love to hear from anyone who may also be staying anytime from May 30-June 6th.
Can anyone tell me about the weather and crowds at this time? We've been 2 times but both in November.
My computer has been down and I have not been able to post, only been able to read and I miss talking to you all!

MamaPrincess, your last post has really made me excited! I'll be looking for some of the "landmarks" you mentioned! Anything else I should look for?
We will be using ME and have always arrived at night, in winter so hopefully now it will be lighter and can see more!

Rita

Your first trip home, Yay!!! There is nothing like driving through the gates of your Disney home for the first time. Saratoga is so beautiful as I'm sure you already know. The first time we visited home, we hadn't even seen it because we bought it site-unseen. It wasn't any where close to being finished. Just Congress Park was done. We fell in love at first sight. It just gets prettier every time we go back.

The weather will be hot. 80's and low 90's. The weather starts that summer heat-up in May and we will be there late may. It will be hot but not as hot as mid-June to August.

As far as the land marks I am always excited to see. I love coming through the gates and seeing Mickey and Minnie. I also love my first sighting of Downtown Disney. The fire station also gets me excited because it is across from SSR. I am so glad you are finally coming in during daylight The ride signs always get us so excited. We love the Tower of Terror sign.

 

[Ali and boyz]

can you order celebrations cakes when staying at SSR.

there was a map somewhere that showed you the lock-offs and dedicated areas int he villas can someone point me in the right direction

thank and hi neighbours