SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[DreaGirl]

You'll love the amount of room that a 1 bedroom provides. You'll also appreciate the washer/dryer in your room. The kitchen should be stocked with all cooking utensil essentials and you'll have a dishwasher. We always take coffee filter packs with us (Maxwell House). Neither DH or myself care for the coffee at WDW.

I enjoy traveling in October because the humidity and heat generally are subsiding after a very hot and humid September. You will probably want to pack a pair of long pants or jeans and a lightweight jacket or sweater though may not need them.

Ask away with any specific questions.

Thanks for the info. Does the kitchen have pots and pans?

What about soap/shampoo? I would assume we bring our own?

 

[DiznyDi]

Yes, the villa will have pots and pans. Soap and shampoo are the very small travel sizes that will be replenished on trash and towel day. The soap, while small should be adequate, the shampoo will not. I keep full size products in our locker.

If you use just a small amount of the shower gel in the whirlpool tub, you'll get a tremendous amount of bubbles. Pay attention to the jets before turning on the whirlpool. On our last stay, I was preparing the tub for my mother and shot a stream of water clean across the room! The jets were probably pushed upward while being cleaned. Just make certain they are in a downward position.

 

[Dizny Dad]

You will also need to bring Laundry detergent. Disney provides only one small box for a single use.

The room should also have a playpen type thing in the closet if you choose to use it. The closet will also have a safe where you can put your valuables (travel docs, extra cash, etc.).

The full size appliances are a real plus if you choose to feed the family in the villa (that may negate the vacation feel - watch out!)

Have a great time!

 

[DreaGirl]

Yes, the villa will have pots and pans. Soap and shampoo are the very small travel sizes that will be replenished on trash and towel day. The soap, while small should be adequate, the shampoo will not. I keep full size products in our locker.

If you use just a small amount of the shower gel in the whirlpool tub, you'll get a tremendous amount of bubbles. Pay attention to the jets before turning on the whirlpool. On our last stay, I was preparing the tub for my mother and shot a stream of water clean across the room! The jets were probably pushed upward while being cleaned. Just make certain they are in a downward position.

Thanks! I usually bring my own shampoo for myself. I'll probably just buy a bottle of something cheap for us.

That's funny about the tub! I'll make sure to check.

You will also need to bring Laundry detergent. Disney provides only one small box for a single use.

The room should also have a playpen type thing in the closet if you choose to use it. The closet will also have a safe where you can put your valuables (travel docs, extra cash, etc.).

The full size appliances are a real plus if you choose to feed the family in the villa (that may negate the vacation feel - watch out!)

Have a great time!

Thanks for the tips.

We plan on fixing breakfast in the room each morning. Our DS likes to get up at 5 am on vacation so we'll have plenty of time to hang out/fix breakfast in the room.

 

[BigMama]

Wow, only 32 days to go. The time will go fast and you'll be there before you know it. I hope the weather won't be too terribly hot.

When we were at the World the first week of May, the weather was unseasonably HOT. Very surprising. We really enjoy traveling in May because the weather is usually so nice......

Have a nice trip! Make sure you keep us up to date and let us know all about it.

Its definately ganna be hot!, we were there last year in August and it wasnt that bad. One more year and we will start traveling in May when my son gets out of high school. But for now August it is.
Will post a mini report with pics!! THANKS!!

 

[BigMama]

You will also need to bring Laundry detergent. Disney provides only one small box for a single use.

The last time I went I went into the main laundry room and just bought from the machine, its good to know if you run out or forget to bring it.I think it was a dollar.

 

[BigMama]

If you use just a small amount of the shower gel in the whirlpool tub, you'll get a tremendous amount of bubbles. Pay attention to the jets before turning on the whirlpool. On our last stay, I was preparing the tub for my mother and shot a stream of water clean across the room! The jets were probably pushed upward while being cleaned. Just make certain they are in a downward position.

This happen to me too.!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

I can laugh about this now. At the time, I had the 'window' open above the tub and had clean clothing laid out on the bed. The water stream soaked the clothing and nearly made it to the balcony!

 

[BigMama]

I can laugh about this now. At the time, I had the 'window' open above the tub and had clean clothing laid out on the bed. The water stream soaked the clothing and nearly made it to the balcony!

I had the pleasure of soaking my husband!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

I had the pleasure of soaking my husband!!!!

Too funny!

 

[dreamlinda]

Hi fellow SSR's - I am fairly new to the boards and hvae not figured out how you all add the cool SSR pictures and logos to my profile. Also - the vacation countdowns. Any help for a newbie to the boards?

 

[tringrove]

Howdy neighbors ... patiently waiting 14 more days till we can book our 1st trip home in June 2010 . I know this has been posted somewhere else, but i can't seem to find it ... what is the order of the bus stop loop at SSR???

 

[florep1]

303 days to go before SSR lol

 

[rentayenta]

303 days to go before SSR lol

I started my pre-trip report countdown at 563 days!!! 303 will breeze by!

I cannot wait for our first stay at SSR. Right now, if my Feb 2010 RCI Mexico exchange doesn't come through, I am thinking about doing 2 weeks at the THV (if our other SSR friends want to join us) or doing 9 nights at the THV and then 5 nights at the BCV (our other friends own there). And if both families want to join us then goodness knows what we'll do.

 

[Snoopygirl]

Hello!!

We will be in a villa at SSR in Dec.....woot, woot......which area would you recommend that I "request"??? We stayed in congress park last summer and I really liked it but would like to maybe try a different area.

Thanks!!

 

[DVCJones]

Just made my reservation for April 2010. Staying at SSR in a studio at the Grandstand.

I know it is a long way off, but I get so excited after making my reservation.

Does anyone else get excited about their " well in advance" reservations?

 

[pnyltwk]

Just made my reservation for April 2010. Staying at SSR in a studio at the Grandstand.

I know it is a long way off, but I get so excited after making my reservation.

Does anyone else get excited about their " well in advance" reservations?

Yes, we are always counting down the days until our next vacation. We reserved a DCL reservation in June of 08 for an October 09 sailing date. So we have been counting those days down for awhile. But it will be here before you know it. We are also staying at THV for a couple of nights in Oct 09 and are going to stay at VB for two night right before our crusie. And of course we are already planning a trip to HH for Mar./Apr of 2010.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . Does anyone else get excited about their " well in advance" reservations?

Are you kidding? That is what DVC is all about!

Making those reservations keeps you feeling the magic, something to look forward to, a goal to obtain, and something to fill the void in your head when you are done thinking about everything else!

I've said it here many times, there are those that "get it", and those that don't.

Those that don't have a lot of empty space in their heads between moments.

 

[tomandrobin]

Howdy neighbors ... patiently waiting 14 more days till we can book our 1st trip home in June 2010 . I know this has been posted somewhere else, but i can't seem to find it ... what is the order of the bus stop loop at SSR???

Grandstand
Carousel
Paddock
Congress Park
Springs

 

[Tumblwd501]

Just made my reservation for April 2010. Staying at SSR in a studio at the Grandstand.

I know it is a long way off, but I get so excited after making my reservation.

Does anyone else get excited about their " well in advance" reservations?

Having a "well in advance" reservation on the books is better than not having a reservation at all! So yeah, get excited!! lol