SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[Goofy's apprentice]

The walk from Congress Park to the Grandstand isn't impossible but I don't think you would want to do it on a regular basis. If you are interested in the activities at the pool then maybe the Grandstand is for you.

The walk would be easy for the kids but Grandma may find it work if she doesn't like to walk.

Grandstand is also a closer walk to the restaurants.

 

[leeann32]

We are planning our 1st trip to SSR this September
I am debating whether or not to request a certain area?
I've looked at hundreds of pictures and every area looks beautiful!!!
I would love to be close to a bus stop & pool, but a short walk isn't a big deal
A balcony would be nice too since I have a issue with patio doors and security. Should I just be surprised? Or request CP or the grandstand? Those 2 seem the most popular.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Greetings from SSR ! I'm in studio 2505 in Congress Park and it is an awesome view. I'm sitting here typing away on the DIS and looking out at DD (Bongos, Cirque.....). My ground floor studio is a mere 30 feet from the lake. Great location..........

It's chilly here ! everyone is wearing jackets/coats. The big potted plants near the lobby are all covered up due to frost warnings.

 

[mousiemom]

man, you are so lucky!!! i've only stayed @ SSR once and loved every moment of it! we stayed in the grandstand section. your view is the best!! it is so pretty at night by the water and all the lights! enjoy and have fun!!
mousiemom

 

[justjudy]

We just returned (about 2 hours ago!) from a wonderful 10-day stay at SSR. We had a fabulous 1-BR in Congress Park with a perfect view of Downtown Disney. It's a beautiful resort and we hope to return soon.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Ok, so staying for our first time in 5 weeks for 10 days in a dedicated 2 bedroom. Here's the dilema.

High Rock Springs will be closed our entire visit and DD9 and DD12 are so bummed out. We are also travelling with Grandma who doesn't like to walk very far. We do not have a car.

So while I originally requested Springs, I then changed my request to Congress park thinking it would be a nicer view for Grandma and there was a pool and we will stroll to DTD a few evenings. But evidently they may move the poolside activites to Grandstand so I can't decide now where to request.

Is it a crazy far walk from Congress Park to Grandstand - give me a reference point like from the Lego store to Rainforest cafe......

Thanks for the help.....

I know how you feel, but maybe for opposite reasons We are traveling without kiddos, but I like to be able to relax by the pool at Grandstand with a nice drink from the pool bar. I don't think that smaller pool will be very relaxing when everyone has to move to that pool from high rocks -

I was thinking about leaving the Grandstand space to people with kiddos, and requesting CP or maybe Springs, because its close to some things, but where will I get my Mai Tais?

 

[MamaCrush]

We're heading to SSR for March 6-11 (17 more days!!). It will be our first DVC trip and we have a 2 BR reserved for myself, DH, DD(7) and DS(8). I just read that High Rocks will be closed in all of March??!!! The kids are going to be really upset. Last September we stayed at Coronado Springs and they about wore out the waterslide. Can someone make me feel better about this?? Is the Grandstand pool something special too (although I'm sure there won't be a waterslide). Will it even be swim weather in early March??

Thanks!

 

[realfam]

There is 3 other pools on the property. The Grandstand pool has a nice kids splash area (no water slides though). If you are a DVC member, just hop on the ferry boat to OKW (5 minutes away) and use there wateslide (its my favourite). I can't see them closing more than one pool at a time.
The weather should be nice for you. We were just there in jan. and we swam several days.

We're heading to SSR for March 6-11 (17 more days!!). It will be our first DVC trip and we have a 2 BR reserved for myself, DH, DD(7) and DS(8). I just read that High Rocks will be closed in all of March??!!! The kids are going to be really upset. Last September we stayed at Coronado Springs and they about wore out the waterslide. Can someone make me feel better about this?? Is the Grandstand pool something special too (although I'm sure there won't be a waterslide). Will it even be swim weather in early March??

Thanks!

 

[MamaCrush]

realfam-- THANK YOU! Being new to the whole DVC thing, I totally forgot about being able to hop over to OKW. That will also give us a chance to check out another resort and the boat ride will be kind of fun. Thanks again!

BTW-- I noticed you're from Canada... is it possible that your swim weather may be defined differently than a pansy, thin-skinned North Carolinian??

Regardless-- I just have to remember I'll be at Disney-- and it's all good!

 

[Disney MAINEiac]

anyone have any photos of the treehouse villas?

 

[oakmanner]

BTW-- I noticed you're from Canada... is it possible that your swim weather may be defined differently than a pansy, thin-skinned North Carolinian??

 

[oakmanner]

BTW-- I noticed you're from Canada... is it possible that your swim weather may be defined differently than a pansy, thin-skinned North Carolinian??

 

[realfam]

Were just as sensitive to cold weather or water up here in Canada
Remember DVC tries to maintain there pools at 82 degrees, (which for some is still cool).
Enjoy! OKW also has a beach around the pool .. very nice

realfam-- THANK YOU! Being new to the whole DVC thing, I totally forgot about being able to hop over to OKW. That will also give us a chance to check out another resort and the boat ride will be kind of fun. Thanks again!

BTW-- I noticed you're from Canada... is it possible that your swim weather may be defined differently than a pansy, thin-skinned North Carolinian??

Regardless-- I just have to remember I'll be at Disney-- and it's all good!

 

[Sheribo]

BTW-- I noticed you're from Canada... is it possible that your swim weather may be defined differently than a pansy, thin-skinned North Carolinian??

Too funny!

 

[MamaCrush]

There is 3 other pools on the property. The Grandstand pool has a nice kids splash area (no water slides though). If you are a DVC member, just hop on the ferry boat to OKW (5 minutes away) and use there wateslide (its my favourite). I can't see them closing more than one pool at a time.
The weather should be nice for you. We were just there in jan. and we swam several days.

I just checked out the maps of both SSR and OKW-- I see where the boat dock is at SSR, but not OKW. How far is the OKW pool from where we disembark the boat ferry? I actually found out from DVC MS that the pool will be closed 3/9 through 3/27. We're there from 3/6 to 3/11, so it looks like we'll get a bit of time at High Rock Slprings. Yea!! Looks like we'll get to do both!

I'm thinking we'll request the Grandstand area and hope for the best. It seems from this thread and looking at the map it will be convenient to buses, Artist's Pallette and High Rock Springs. Any dissenting opinions?

Thanks everyone for all your input.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I just checked out the maps of both SSR and OKW-- I see where the boat dock is at SSR, but not OKW. How far is the OKW pool from where we disembark the boat ferry? I actually found out from DVC MS that the pool will be closed 3/9 through 3/27. We're there from 3/6 to 3/11, so it looks like we'll get a bit of time at High Rock Slprings. Yea!! Looks like we'll get to do both!

I'm thinking we'll request the Grandstand area and hope for the best. It seems from this thread and looking at the map it will be convenient to buses, Artist's Pallette and High Rock Springs. Any dissenting opinions?

Thanks everyone for all your input.

I think you'll be happy with Grandstand. There is a path from the pool across one parking lot, past one building (if I remember right) and you are at high rocks, then just one more short walk to Artist's Palette on the right. The bus stop is the first stop on and first stop off!

As for swimming - the average temp should be around 80 according to the weather channel, so coming from 30's - I'll be ready to swim!

 

[mecllap]

Are there horse and carriage rides at SSR? I saw that in an older Passporter book, but haven't found any recent references to is (or photos).

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

I am confused .........which pool will be closed 3/9-3/27........SSR or OKW?

 

[Brenle]

Are there horse and carriage rides at SSR? I saw that in an older Passporter book, but haven't found any recent references to is (or photos).

No horse and carriage rides when we were there the past 3 years. Sorry.

 

[kdepot]

I am confused .........which pool will be closed 3/9-3/27........SSR or OKW?

SSR main pool