SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[bsusanmb]

Our first visit to SSR this year so will have to see what its like.

It looks lovely though.... so spacious and quiet !

We love our SSR. It feels like home to us. It is airy, and open, and the rooms are very quiet. I am not a fan of modern/contemporary decor. So, the new resort does not appeal to me other than the fact that I would stare at the castle all night. I love the king size bed in the one bedroom at SSR and so I think that might keep me from the treehouses. But I think I will give them a try just once. I think that area is beautiful along the "river". We always loved Riverside until we became DVC members. The treehouses have a lovely mystique.

 

[boettj]

When are they putting in the track for the horses? And the stands? Never bet on the horses, but might be fun.

 

[Liljam]

I absolutely can't wait to book a THV (thankfully at the 11 month mark!) But, honestly, I also hope that one day, I can manage to squeeze in to BLT at the 7 month mark too. I am one of those DVCers that happens to appreciate each and every resort even though I haven't stayed at all of them, but I am very excited about the THV and always happy to call SSR my home!

I'm almost disappointed that my stepdad won't be coming along with us on our Dec 09 trip and should we get lucky enough to get a THV he would miss out so I may wait to book one just for him because he loves the outdoors and he loved SSR so I can't imagine what he would do if he got to experience the best of both worlds all at the same time!

ETA:
Oh and as for the THV not fitting in with SSR - I wondered if people (who don't like the resort) would think that... Somehow, it's like the edge of the woods near my neighborhood growing up. They were sheltered and different from my neighborhood and I loved going there with my friends to hang out and build a fort or whatever and they were just distant enough that we had some peaceful privacy. I think that sort of serenity fits quite well with the calm feeling of SSR.

 

[vandy]

I personally don't care if the THVs match the existing SSR theming or not. To me it only made sense to attach these to another resort and SSR was the obvious choice. I have always wondered what it would be like to stay in one and now we have the chance. Don't know if I will really love it and we may never stay in one again, but it is now a part of SSR and I have the 11-month booking window. This I believe will be a huge plus for us as I can see these THVs being just as popular and hard to reserve as is BCV, VWL and BWV can be.

We SSR owners finally have something that others may want... and we have the 11-month booking advantage!!! Nana nana boo boo!!! Just kidding, I hope every DVC resort can have something that all members want.

 

[Alysa]

We are going in 14 days!!!!!
I may have missed this earlier but will we be able to see any construction on the treehouses yet?

 

[loribell]

I will say it...BLT's decor is UGLY!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I will say it...BLT's decor is UGLY!

HI Lori! ITA - I was thinking that Austin Powers would jump into the pic at any minute!

 

[Sheribo]

I wonder if they'll offer tours of THV's of some sort, at least for a while. Now that SSR is sold out, I suppose they don't have any reason to showcase them but I'd sure love to have a look.

 

[mamaprincess]

We are going in 14 days!!!!!
I may have missed this earlier but will we be able to see any construction on the treehouses yet?

I saw a picture on a thread that showed the frame of 2 THV's recently, so I believe you will be able to see that when you go.

 

[loribell]

HI Lori! ITA - I was thinking that Austin Powers would jump into the pic at any minute!

Hi Tammie! How are you doing? I think the ugliest thing is probably those drapes. I can see Austin Powers popping in to the pic too.

 

[jennji]

I figured I should post my question here - We are excited to visit SSR for the first time cominig up the last week of January. We have purchased points from a nice DVC member and will be staying for almost a week in a 2 bedroom villa. I have my parents, my husband and son (2.5 years old) all going. My father is recovering from chemo treatments. We need somewhere close to the buses, quiet and pretty (for my mom). Since it will the end of January, no need to worry about pool access.

Any suggestions - ideas would be appreciated! My thanks!

 

[vandy]

I figured I should post my question here - We are excited to visit SSR for the first time cominig up the last week of January. We have purchased points from a nice DVC member and will be staying for almost a week in a 2 bedroom villa. I have my parents, my husband and son (2.5 years old) all going. My father is recovering from chemo treatments. We need somewhere close to the buses, quiet and pretty (for my mom). Since it will the end of January, no need to worry about pool access.

Any suggestions - ideas would be appreciated! My thanks!

Since you are not the DVC member, you will need to have them call in to make your request. I am assumming by your post that they have already made your reservation. You should put in a request to be as close to a bus stop as possible due to your father's health. I personally love the Grandstand area, building 8100-8400. The bus stop is on one side of the building and the pool is on the other. With the request to be by a bus stop though, you may receive a room in any of the areas so be prepared to maybe find yourself in one of the less popular areas. They are not bad, just not as popular.

 

[BlakeNJ]

Since you are not the DVC member, you will need to have them call in to make your request. I am assumming by your post that they have already made your reservation. You should put in a request to be as close to a bus stop as possible due to your father's health. I personally love the Grandstand area, building 8100-8400. The bus stop is on one side of the building and the pool is on the other. With the request to be by a bus stop though, you may receive a room in any of the areas so be prepared to maybe find yourself in one of the less popular areas. They are not bad, just not as popular.

I agree with the Grandstand section. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[boettj]

Everyone seems to put an awful of emphasis into what area they are going to request at SSR. Maybe it's just us, but we are hardly at the room. Our normal routine is out the door early, say 8am. At one of the parks by 9am. Back at the room for naps at 1pmish, then back out for the night at 4pm at the latest. This brings us until 9pm or even 10pm with three little ones. Basically the only time spent at the room is to sleep.

Now if I were going for NYE, then that would be a different story. I get the feeling that we are the exception of being at the room rather than the norm. Which surprises me.

As a result of our schedule, I don't put much stock in what part of SSR our room is located. However, this might be skewed by the fact we rent a car for our DD 2.5. Until she is out of an infant seat, we will not use the buses. It's not necessarily a knock on them. It's more to do with how comfortable my DW and I feel about having our DD 2.5 in her car seat. The buses zoom around property. If one were to get in an accident with one of us just holding our youngest DD, then I don't think either of us would forgive ourselves.

Please let me know why you chose the area of SSR you do. About the only area we try to be central to is the pool. Even still, we only get in there once or twice. My guess is when the kids are older, this will become more prevalent for us.


Thank you

 

[Liljam]

Please let me know why you chose the area of SSR you do. About the only area we try to be central to is the pool. Even still, we only get in there once or twice. My guess is when the kids are older, this will become more prevalent for us.

I like The Grandstand area for location because I love walking over to DTD West Side. I love House of Blues and we eat there about 3 times per visit so being close to the walking path was nice for us. We also liked being close to the CH and HRS pool but still being out of the main area.

 

[BlakeNJ]

As a result of our schedule, I don't put much stock in what part of SSR our room is located. However, this might be skewed by the fact we rent a car for our DD 2.5. Until she is out of an infant seat, we will not use the buses. It's not necessarily a knock on them. It's more to do with how comfortable my DW and I feel about having our DD 2.5 in her car seat. The buses zoom around property. If one were to get in an accident with one of us just holding our youngest DD, then I don't think either of us would forgive ourselves.

If you have that fear now, at what age would you feel it would be ok for your child to ride the buses? My son is 6 (our eldest) and if I really started to think about it, what chance would he have at 50 pounds if there was a bus accident. I agree that 2 1/2 is little but if you have that fear now, I think you'll be renting a car for a long time.

 

[Monorail Purple&Gold]

SSR Folks,

We stayed at SSR in a 1BR earlier this month and LOVED IT!!! DW have both said that we would do an add-on at SSR!

This was our 1st DVC trip ever, and we're very delighted with the 1st impression SSR made for itself and DVC!!!

Just wanted to share that!

--MP&G

 

[boettj]

If you have that fear now, at what age would you feel it would be ok for your child to ride the buses? My son is 6 (our eldest) and if I really started to think about it, what chance would he have at 50 pounds if there was a bus accident. I agree that 2 1/2 is little but if you have that fear now, I think you'll be renting a car for a long time.

Our older two have ridden on the bus, 7 and 5 at the time. However, now that you mention it, 5 is a bit too young. 7 is ok. I really don't mind renting a car for the piece of mind. You can usually find a good deal. Plus I get free days from my travel with work.

I am rather surprised that the buses don't have a configuration to include easily adjustable infant seats. Though they could get gross pretty quick. I think we will stick to a rental. Unless another viable option comes along. I realize all of the green people out there are cringing at my choice. However, my families safety comes first. Maybe they will offer Segways where I can carry my DD 2.5 in her hiking carrier.


The other option we have used is cabs. While you can't put the baby in a car seat, you can control the speed with money.

 

[jennji]

I am specifically concerned about being able to get on and off the buses easily (and making sure they can sit) with my parents who have some physical limitations, which is why I was asking about where to stay. Being close to a pool does not matter as we are going the last week in January. If it were just me, hubby and my DS, then location would not be such an issue. Obviously, because my son still naps and my parents do not run at full speed, we will utilize the villa more so than most families.

 

[boettj]

I am specifically concerned about being able to get on and off the buses easily (and making sure they can sit) with my parents who have some physical limitations, which is why I was asking about where to stay. Being close to a pool does not matter as we are going the last week in January. If it were just me, hubby and my DS, then location would not be such an issue. Obviously, because my son still naps and my parents do not run at full speed, we will utilize the villa more so than most families.

Great point, I didn't think about location to bus stops and main buildings for older people.


Keep up the reasons on location.

Thank you