SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[RachelTori]

Hello ssr lovers. In the food court there is this delicious cinnimin bun. Yes I know, I am not able to spell it correctly...

Anyway, where else in WDW can you find these? Our next trip will not be at SSR, but must have one. The ones in MK bakery are not the same goodness.

Help.

At DHS, Starring Rolls Cafe on Sunset Boulevard (by Brown Derby) had some awesome looking cinnamon rolls.

 

[luna99]

Start an NY thread

I think that's a great idea. I would do it myself except I am not a DVC owner (just yet) even though I read this thread everyday! When DH and I finally do buy into DVC, I'm pretty sure we will go with SSR. It seems so lovely and peaceful and that's more our style.

Oh, we are in Syracuse, NY.

 

[Ali and boyz]

has anyone got the link for the plan of the SSR locations that give where the dedicated room and lock-offs are. saw it on here a while back and now can't find it

 

[Disney_Villain]

Hello and CONGRATS to all SSR purchasers! SSR is almost completely sold now.

After 5 years of DVC selling this property, the only way to get it now is to wait-list with DVC or to go resale (unless DVC has a sliver of points left in a given use year for SSR).

When we got our last SSR add-on on May 18th, 2008 I was told by many DVC cast - and members who bought in recently - that SSR was almost completely sold out. DVC's inventory was around 9000 points to sell and they were selling about 1000 points/day, which means that it should be close to or completely sold out by now.

When we bought on May 18th, our use year (April) was available for points - but not that many (they maybe had 500 total points for April UY left) and many UY's were completely sold out.

We love our SSR - and even preferred it to AKV. The AKV mockup we saw at Chicago's "Doorway to Dreams" and at SSR's preview center has very lovely rooms but AKV will not have quiet pools. Also: AKL's fast food (The Mara) which is already overwhemed by just people staying the lodge, will have to be shared by AKV guests. We went to The Mara at 2PM (after lunch rush) and found it to be far too busy for an off-peak time.

We thought we might do AKV when we stayed at SSR in May, but decided that more of SSR was much better for us. SSR is a gem!

 

[secretprincess]

Well an early welcome home!! I also bought SSR beginning of this year sight unseen and heading home in December!! Did not tell DH - its a surprise!! Also from Rochester, NY.

Just wondering how many others will admit to buying w/o their spouses knowledge? I've been buying everything a little at a time (tickets, airfare) He won't have a coronary at the bill. It'll just be for the food and any souvenirs we buy!

I can't believe 3 of us in Rochester all buying w/o our DH knowledge. All that cold and snow gave us cabin fever and would do anything to have an escape next winter. Right ? We are going on cash in August to "check out" SSR. Then hopefully our first trip "home" in Feb. if we ever close. Good idea breaking up the cost. How are you explaining the surprise ? Are you telling him where you are going ? Are you just telling him it is a vacation ? Food will be cheaper due to kitchen at least.

 

[secretprincess]

Hi! from Holtsville, New York. I am a new SSR owner. We have 2 trips planned, one in October at OKW and then February going to SSR.

Congrats on your new ownership ! Hope to see you in Feb. !

 

[secretprincess]

Hi SSR Lovers!!!

Just 3 more days before we leave for Saratoga Springs Resort!!! I am running around like a crazy woman trying to make sure we are prepared for the trip! Also I have some really crazy news for everybody. We are one of the family selected to be featured in that Disney DVC travel channel special!
There dates and our dates coincided perfectly, they loved our email and the little video we sent them, so mamaprincess and family will be representing SSR on the special. Soooooooooooooooooooo Cool!!!

I have not replied earlier, because I am really envious ! Being on TV would be cool, and you know travel channel keeps airing those specials for years !! Also you are lucky to be going to SSR this week, have fun enjoy ! Think of all of us doing this whille you are doing this

 

[Arizona Rita]

I have waited a long time to say this----
I'm coming home in the morning!! Should arrive by 6pm and cant wait to hear those words "Welcome Home!"

 

[cathydisneynut]

I have waited a long time to say this----
I'm coming home in the morning!! Should arrive by 6pm and cant wait to hear those words "Welcome Home!"

I'm soooo jealous! Roll on October for us!

 

[brattosa]

DVC still had enough for us to pull the trigger and get in on the "magic". Now all we need to do is wait for the paperwork and start planning our trips home!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

Hooray Brattosa- Welcome Home!!!

 

[brattosa]

Thanks! Now begins the long wait for the FedEx man to deliver the box of fun. We took the open house tour on the last day of our vacation last week and then came home to work the numbers. We lucked out and still got the current deal of $10/point discount, $500 Visa gift card and 2007 points. Picked up a December UE so we've still got a couple of months before the banking and planning process begins. We're really looking forward to enjoying our time at SSR.

 

[JackieB2008]

SecretPrincess when are you going? We are going February 15 - 20. We bought SSR sight-unseen, but I am sure it will be wonderful. We are going to check out SSR during our October OKW trip.

 

[georgemoe]

Thanks! Now begins the long wait for the FedEx man to deliver the box of fun. We took the open house tour on the last day of our vacation last week and then came home to work the numbers. We lucked out and still got the current deal of $10/point discount, $500 Visa gift card and 2007 points. Picked up a December UE so we've still got a couple of months before the banking and planning process begins. We're really looking forward to enjoying our time at SSR.

Congrats to you Brattosa. We bought SSR on 5/17 and are going home in December. Way cool!

 

[Mr Man]

DVC still had enough for us to pull the trigger and get in on the "magic". Now all we need to do is wait for the paperwork and start planning our trips home!

Welcome Home!

We stayed for the first time at SSR in March 08. Absolutely loved it!

We are trying VWL in Aug 08. I imagine we will love it too.

Happy Vacationing!

 

[dounelisg]

Can't wait...I am going home in August...I love this resort!!

 

[podsnel]

I have waited a long time to say this----
I'm coming home in the morning!! Should arrive by 6pm and cant wait to hear those words "Welcome Home!"

Congratulations!!! I'll see you there on Sunday!!

 

[secretprincess]

SecretPrincess when are you going? We are going February 15 - 20. We bought SSR sight-unseen, but I am sure it will be wonderful. We are going to check out SSR during our October OKW trip.

We are still waiting to close so we can make ressies in Feb. but plan to go that same week if avail. We have a cash visit planned for Aug 24th in a 1br at SSR. I will let you know how nice it is. Can't wait !!!

Oh, and welcome home !! Did you like OKW ? looks like they might be a little roomier than SSR.

 

[Hunclemarco]

Ok.... Add another central NY person to the SSR list . We live in the Oswego area. My wife and i bought in mid may and added since then. Looking foward to a great time in the early spring of '09.

Oddly enough, or guide mentioned that central ny had a Huge share of DVC members. We realized that when the first person we spoke with was from Rochester, the second person was from Buffalo, and the person closing the deal was from the Syracuse area.

 

[TinkrLiz]

We're new members from Buffalo and our guide is originally from NY (but I can't recall from where)