SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[disneycrazed139]

Hi there, thanks for starting this. I haven't posted in a while--busy being a newlywed! But, I think I may have been one of the first to buy in as I purchased the week it went on pre-sale--building 1A--Congress park. I remember going there for the first time, and I think there were only two buildings complete facing DTD.

I also remember being at DTD when Wolfgang Pucks had an outdoor sitting area. I was staring across the lake looking at the cranes and wondering what was going on and hoping/thinking wouldn't it be great if they built a DVC there?! I'd defintely buy in! Well, my wish came true!!

 

[ajksmom]

Quick question, well actually 2 -

Is there an actual "fact" thread for SSR? I'm thinking similar to the VWL' s first few posts where members compile info that isn't necessarily available elsewhere?

Which leads to my 2nd question - are there elevators in all the buildings at SSR? I'm facing surgery before our trip and trying to foresee what problems I may encounter...

TIA

 

[bpmorley]

Quick question, well actually 2 -

Is there an actual "fact" thread for SSR? I'm thinking similar to the VWL' s first few posts where members compile info that isn't necessarily available elsewhere?

Which leads to my 2nd question - are there elevators in all the buildings at SSR? I'm facing surgery before our trip and trying to foresee what problems I may encounter...

TIA

If you go through this thread, you find some "factual" info. And yes all buildings have elevators

 

[ajksmom]

Thank you.

I thought I remembered reading that here, but couldn't remember exactly where it was. When we first completed our purchase I did read through the entire thread cuz I was so excited but it took days and days!!!

 

[bpmorley]

Thank you.

I thought I remembered reading that here, but couldn't remember exactly where it was. When we first completed our purchase I did read through the entire thread cuz I was so excited but it took days and days!!!

What kind of facts were you looking for? Ask some questions on here and I'm sure you'll get answers from the experts

 

[ajksmom]

I don't have any other ?'s at the moment, but thank you for the reminder that you're all here to help me out.

Guess all too often I've read ?'s posted that have the answer of "check out this thread" or "click this link" because these ?'s have been asked and answered 3000 times before.

kristy

 

[loribell]

I don't have any other ?'s at the moment, but thank you for the reminder that you're all here to help me out.

Guess all too often I've read ?'s posted that have the answer of "check out this thread" or "click this link" because these ?'s have been asked and answered 3000 times before.

kristy

I truly hope this thread never gets to that point. It really makes me mad when a question is answered that way. I actually saw it this morning in another resort thread.

There are some great people here to out with any questions you might have.

 

[corky441]

It's official just received notification from TSS that my SSR point purchase has closed. Should be in the DVC system in about 10 days. Member Services here I come....

Can't wait to start planning my first official trip "HOME"

 

[PutnamDS]

I can't stand the excitement - I have less than a week until I set eyes on Saratoga Springs for the very first time! I bought sight unseen and will visit for the first time on Sunday, June 29 - for 10 days even!! Woohoo!!!

Deb

 

[toocherie]

I can't stand the excitement - I have less than a week until I set eyes on Saratoga Springs for the very first time! I bought sight unseen and will visit for the first time on Sunday, June 29 - for 10 days even!! Woohoo!!!

Deb

Sigh--you are so lucky. I bought sight unseen too but I don't get to go "home" until November!

Have a wonderful time!

 

[DVCJones]

I bought sight unseen too (2005) and I visited for the first time last April. We had the best DVC vacation. We have only tried BWV and OKW before this and I was very surprised how much we really loved SSR. It is our favorite resort thus far. I want to try all the resorts, but this is the first time I am a little anxious about trying another resort. I never felt that way before staying at SSR. I always had the mentality of "trying them all". After staying at SSR, I will probably still try them all, but I will be comparing my next visits to SSR. We really had that great of a vacation there. It was THAT nice!!!!

 

[DarleneAnne]

DarleneAnne - I'm an owner and love the resort!

 

[tikimimi]

tikimack and I are also SSR lovers. We own there and have enjoyed our time there!

 

[jvincent16]

We also bought unseen from DL. Last week was our first trip. All I can say is we loved SSR! We are SOOOO glad we didn't buy at AKL or any other resort!! SSR fits us perfectly.

 

[BroganMc]

I had brought this up in a different thread, but I'll address it here to SSR Owners. I'm wondering what the impact of the PI closures will mean to SSR owners. I know I discovered the joy of spending NYE there simply to have the front row seats for the PI fireworks (held July 4th and NYE). But with the closures, I'm wondering if that will even take place anymore.

As I understood the entire reason Disney afforded the nighttime fireworks was because they recouped a good chunk on the ticketed event. The fireworks display for NYE easily cost over $1mil.

I know when PI was closed to walking traffic (you had to pay entry just to get on the island) they had fireworks regularly. Also paid for from the ticket fees.

But with this change to more pay-as-you-go dining and shopping it doesn't seem like there will be any special revenue generated to pay for such events.

While I really only went to Adventurer's Club a couple times and only visited the dance clubs once, I am worried that SSR owners may see a downgrade in area amenities. Will Disney be turning DTD into the "great shopping mall" SSR detractors claimed? Do other SSR owners care?

What d'ya all think?

 

[edk35]

I had brought this up in a different thread, but I'll address it here to SSR Owners. I'm wondering what the impact of the PI closures will mean to SSR owners. I know I discovered the joy of spending NYE there simply to have the front row seats for the PI fireworks (held July 4th and NYE). But with the closures, I'm wondering if that will even take place anymore.

As I understood the entire reason Disney afforded the nighttime fireworks was because they recouped a good chunk on the ticketed event. The fireworks display for NYE easily cost over $1mil.

I know when PI was closed to walking traffic (you had to pay entry just to get on the island) they had fireworks regularly. Also paid for from the ticket fees.

But with this change to more pay-as-you-go dining and shopping it doesn't seem like there will be any special revenue generated to pay for such events.

While I really only went to Adventurer's Club a couple times and only visited the dance clubs once, I am worried that SSR owners may see a downgrade in area amenities. Will Disney be turning DTD into the "great shopping mall" SSR detractors claimed? Do other SSR owners care?

What d'ya all think?

I know a lot of people are disappointed in this news but for us personally as SSR owners I am still going to enjoy going to DTD. Besides it is DISNEY...I DOUBT THE NEW REFURBISHMENT will be anything less than Disney pefect. I bet we will all be excited when we find out what will be replacing the clubs. Our parks change every so often and people are upset about that, but we all keep on treking back....ITS ALL GOOD.

 

[bpmorley]

I had brought this up in a different thread, but I'll address it here to SSR Owners. I'm wondering what the impact of the PI closures will mean to SSR owners. I know I discovered the joy of spending NYE there simply to have the front row seats for the PI fireworks (held July 4th and NYE). But with the closures, I'm wondering if that will even take place anymore.

As I understood the entire reason Disney afforded the nighttime fireworks was because they recouped a good chunk on the ticketed event. The fireworks display for NYE easily cost over $1mil.

I know when PI was closed to walking traffic (you had to pay entry just to get on the island) they had fireworks regularly. Also paid for from the ticket fees.

But with this change to more pay-as-you-go dining and shopping it doesn't seem like there will be any special revenue generated to pay for such events.

While I really only went to Adventurer's Club a couple times and only visited the dance clubs once, I am worried that SSR owners may see a downgrade in area amenities. Will Disney be turning DTD into the "great shopping mall" SSR detractors claimed? Do other SSR owners care?

What d'ya all think?

I must have missed something somewhere. PI is closing?? or just some of the clubs?

 

[RachelTori]

I must have missed something somewhere. PI is closing?? or just some of the clubs?

All the clubs

Here's the link to the page on Disney's website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=PleasureIslandFAQPage

 

[bpmorley]

All the clubs

Here's the link to the page on Disney's website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/helpFAQ?id=PleasureIslandFAQPage

I'm pissed. We love PI. what's next? closing the restaurants?

 

[Starr W.]

I'm pissed. We love PI. what's next? closing the restaurants?

I hope not, we really like Raglan Rd. and HOB.