SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[lizet313]

Hi everyone I will be going to SSR on Feb 11-15 and I have never gone to WDW this is my first trip. Can I get more info on SSR and WDW? What would be a great view or section to stay at in SSR? We are a party of 2 staying in a Studio. What would be the first thing to do when we arrive at SSR (WDW)?

 

[popstar7867]

Hi everyone I will be going to SSR on Feb 11-15 and I have never gone to WDW this is my first trip. Can I get more info on SSR and WDW? What would be a great view or section to stay at in SSR? We are a party of 2 staying in a Studio. What would be the first thing to do when we arrive at SSR (WDW)?

We really like the congress park section and you could get a view of Downtown Disney which is awesome! This section is also a pretty close walk to Downtown Disney. I'd say if you've never been to Disney before to definitely head over to the Magic KIngdom! It's gives the most "magical" disney vibe! Have a great trip!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria:
We are here now and just happen to be in Paddocks 6500 building. It is a very good location for DTD (about a 5-10 min walk) and the bus stop is right across the road. Congress Park is the best but this section of the Paddocks is second best.

Thanks so much Flyerfan (and Loribell too !). I've noted the sections. So, is it just the 6500 building in Paddock ? Are there some bldgs in Paddock that are not very close ?

 

[Uncle Remus]

Hi everyone I will be going to SSR on Feb 11-15 and I have never gone to WDW this is my first trip. Can I get more info on SSR and WDW? What would be a great view or section to stay at in SSR? We are a party of 2 staying in a Studio. What would be the first thing to do when we arrive at SSR (WDW)?

You've never been to WDW?

You check in, make yourself right at home 'n then you march your butt right
on down to the bus for Magic Kingdom, that's what you do 'n have fun!!

 

[lizet313]

Thanks to all

 

[MAGICX2]

I have a few questions that I am sure have been answered in the 174 pages of this thread, but here goes:

I am thinking that Congress Park seems to be the most favored section. Is this the first bus stop? How close to the main pool is it?

Has anyone ever used the grocery service?

If I want two beds in the second room of our 2 bdrm unit do I want a lock-off or a dedicated unit?

I am sure I will think of a few more as the days tick away.

 

[bpmorley]

I have a few questions that I am sure have been answered in the 174 pages of this thread, but here goes:

I am thinking that Congress Park seems to be the most favored section. Is this the first bus stop? How close to the main pool is it?

Has anyone ever used the grocery service?

If I want two beds in the second room of our 2 bdrm unit do I want a lock-off or a dedicated unit?

I am sure I will think of a few more as the days tick away.

CP is the 4th bus stop for everything except DTD.
It has it's own pool and it's not too far from the main pool, depending on which bldg you are in.
Sorry, never used the grocer
If you want 2 beds you want a dedicated.

 

[loribell]

Thanks so much Flyerfan (and Loribell too !). I've noted the sections. So, is it just the 6500 building in Paddock ? Are there some bldgs in Paddock that are not very close ?

The 6100 building in the Paddocks doesn't seem to far from the map. The next closest would then be the 3100 in the Springs, then the 3500 in the Springs. The other 2 Paddock buildings are a bit farther.

Hope that helps!

 

[mommyoftwo08]

Hello, we are new to SSR and possibly renting from someone to stay in a 2 bedroom unit. I'm curious if they are spread out throughout the resort, or if they are in one location. (I thought I had read somewhere that the 2 bedrooms are closest to the Carriage House - is that correct)

Thank you very much for any assistance!

 

[bpmorley]

Hello, we are new to SSR and possibly renting from someone to stay in a 2 bedroom unit. I'm curious if they are spread out throughout the resort, or if they are in one location. (I thought I had read somewhere that the 2 bedrooms are closest to the Carriage House - is that correct)

Thank you very much for any assistance!

They are spead out through the entire resort.

 

[mommyoftwo08]

They are spead out through the entire resort.

Thank you!

 

[bpmorley]

Thank you!

You're Welcome

 

[MiaSRN62]

The 6100 building in the Paddocks doesn't seem to far from the map. The next closest would then be the 3100 in the Springs, then the 3500 in the Springs. The other 2 Paddock buildings are a bit farther.

Hope that helps!

Helps alot Lori....thanks !

 

[loribell]

You are most welcome!

 

[MAGICX2]

CP is the 4th bus stop for everything except DTD.
It has it's own pool and it's not too far from the main pool, depending on which bldg you are in.
Sorry, never used the grocer
If you want 2 beds you want a dedicated.

Maybe it was the Grandstand section everyone was recommending. Just trying to get everything down before we leave in 15 days! Although we have stayed on incentive points at OKW, this is our first trip home.

 

[mickeyfan0805]

There's been a lot of talk, recently, about where to stay at SSR. For those making decisions, this discussion from last May might help. Some peopel had good thoughts on the subject.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1819207

We had a very good experience staying at the Grandstand this fall. Right by our own pool and an easy walk over to the Carriage House. It was nice to be the first stop in that you knew you'd get a seat, but I have to say that getting on the bus and taking 10-15 minutes before you leave the resort campus can be a little frustrating.

 

[chipmunkfan]

I'm checking out of SSR tomorrow but it has been a good stay. We stayed in a one bedroom and I have to say it is very clean. No markings on the walls or anything, and that's hard to do when the living room is a pale yellow and the bedroom a light olive color. My room is in Congress Park with a wonderful view of the lake. The painters have been painting the corridors I guess getting it ready for the busy holiday season. Oh yeah, the furniture is well built and all Thomasville so it's not the cheap laminate. The room decor is gorgeous and I love having a fully stocked kitchen.
I've been walking to DTD everyday which is only about 5 minutes. Tonight I walked over and got Wolfgang Puck Express pizzas to go. Brought them back to the room and had a delicious last night meal.
Unfortunately it was very cold this week, but besides that everything was good. Well, except the busses. That's another story.

I love this resort because it is clean, close to shopping/food, and just relaxing.

 

[kikiq]

Hi everyone I will be going to SSR on Feb 11-15 and I have never gone to WDW this is my first trip. Can I get more info on SSR and WDW? What would be a great view or section to stay at in SSR? We are a party of 2 staying in a Studio. What would be the first thing to do when we arrive at SSR (WDW)?

Oh my, your first trip

Well, after you approach WDW, see the signs and begin to feel the magic or as my niece says, "Can you feel it?" , take time to soak it in. Check in, get your tickets and if your room isn't ready, store your luggage if you didn't drive and get on the bus to MK. Even if you have a car, get on the bus this first time, if only to hear the recording coming into the MK one time. I know people say that driving to MK is faster, but in my opinion, it's only faster IF you know where you are going. If you are arriving late and don't have a lot of time until the parks close, still go to the MK and ride the monorail around the lagoon.

Enjoy!!!

 

[loribell]

Oh my, your first trip

Well, after you approach WDW, see the signs and begin to feel the magic or as my niece says, "Can you feel it?" , take time to soak it in. Check in, get your tickets and if your room isn't ready, store your luggage if you didn't drive and get on the bus to MK. Even if you have a car, get on the bus this first time, if only to hear the recording coming into the MK one time. I know people say that driving to MK is faster, but in my opinion, it's only faster IF you know where you are going. If you are arriving late and don't have a lot of time until the parks close, still go to the MK and ride the monorail around the lagoon.

Enjoy!!!

Just wanted to comment, while we drive to all the other parks at times we never drive to the MK. I hate having to park and then still have to get on the monorail or boat to get the rest of the way to the park. I would never think it was faster to drive to the MK.

 

[Silver Queen]

MAGICX2,
We are arriving on Dec. 8 and this will also be our first trip home. We are two adults and will be staying in a studio. I requested Grandstand but I think we'll be happy anywhere. I hope that you have a sparkling, magical trip!