SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[supersuperwendy]

We are only 36 days away until we check in at SSR!

last minute questions..

Is there a FAQ thread for SSR?

I'm trying to find out what time the first boat to DTD leaves SSR? Wolfgang Puck Express starts serving breakfast at 8:30 and I'd love to be there when they open to get a somewhat early start to the day!

any help is appreciated!

 

[kikiq]

Is there a FAQ thread for SSR?

I'm trying to find out what time the first boat to DTD leaves SSR? Wolfgang Puck Express starts serving breakfast at 8:30 and I'd love to be there when they open to get a somewhat early start to the day!

any help is appreciated!

If you stay in Congress Park (depending on the building), it's faster to walk. Last summer we were near the bus stop and it took us 15 minutes leisurely strolling to get to Earl of Sandwich which is close to WPE. But we only had one 7 yr old with us.

 

[realfam]

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.

If I remember correctly, I don't believe theyy start until about 11am. Maybe someone else can canfirm that.

Congress Park is a great location for walking to DTD, but Grandstand is also a great location within SSR and close proximity to walking to DTD and the boat docks.

 

[TBLaube]

I am dying here...well...not literally, but I have 5 hours until we leave for the airport. I have been up for nine hours since 6am and the time is ticking by soooooooooooooooooooo slowly.
I can't wait to get in tomorrow morning. It will be a little rough waiting to get into our room since we will be so tired. However, my two boys prefer to take the red-eye flights since we have to fly across the country. They don't like getting in so late and 'missing' a whole day of fun!
We are very excited to be staying at SSR for our first "Welcome Home" trip. Shoot...we would probably be happy staying in a cardboard box at WDW.
This board is great to read so thank you for all of the posts!

 

[Snoopygirl]

TBLaube------HAVE A MAGICAL VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Paulieuk1969]

I'm trying to find out what time the first boat to DTD leaves SSR? Wolfgang Puck Express starts serving breakfast at 8:30 and I'd love to be there when they open to get a somewhat early start to the day!

any help is appreciated!

The boat service starts at 11:15am, it also now goes to West Side not Marketplace. the change happened earlier this year when the Treehouse Villas opened.

 

[supersuperwendy]

thanks everyone...I guess we'll be walking then!

We requested The Grandstand which isn't the closest, but not too terrible. We talked about it today and will try to leave the room by 8 and take our time getting over there!

 

[supersuperwendy]

additional question!

Can someone tell me about the movies they play near the pool? Is that done year round? I'm assuming they are disney movies?! In August what time could I expect them to start? Thanks!

 

[florep1]

DD has great breakfast places but if you plan on doing that prior to a park day, that could add a good hour to your day as you still have to get to DD, then from DD to another resort as there is no direct park bus from DD. When we stayed at SSR last Christmas, we stopped at AP for breakfast some mornings and caught the bus from Springs. They have a pretty decent breakfast selection.

 

[Paulieuk1969]

thanks everyone...I guess we'll be walking then!

We requested The Grandstand which isn't the closest, but not too terrible. We talked about it today and will try to leave the room by 8 and take our time getting over there!

If you are in Grandstand, you could catch the first theme park bus and ride around the resort to Congress Park, then walk from there.

I am not sure what time the Downtown Disney / Typhoon Lagoon buses start running, but the Saratoga bus despatcher is usually at the Grandstand station and they would be able to tell you.

 

[kikiq]

A lot of SSR questions lately, so i thought I might go through some of my SSR info and attempt to post it. Here's the first bit. Type of rooms on each floor at SSR. This really helped me when figuring out where the lock off 2bdrms/dedicated 2 bdrms were located.

https://disneydoc.homestead.com/SSRFloor.html

 

[tomandrobin]

A lot of SSR questions lately, so i thought I might go through some of my SSR info and attempt to post it. Here's the first bit. Type of rooms on each floor at SSR. This really helped me when figuring out where the lock off 2bdrms/dedicated 2 bdrms were located.

https://disneydoc.homestead.com/SSRFloor.html

Thanks for posting the layouts.

 

[Goofygirl17]

Just got back from Virginia Beach so it's time to focus on our next vacation- SSR in April 2010

I'm sure I'm going to have a million questions between now and then but just a few to start-

I've read a lot of posts about the different areas- we're going to have a car but I think we might take the bus occasionally. It will be DH, me, and our two DDs- 10 and 7. It sounds like they would enjoy the main pool the most. We also would like to take the boat to DTD instead of walking. Should we ask for a room in the Springs section so we're close to the main areas (pool, counter service etc)?

We are exchanging through RCI so I called MS to get my confirmation/reservation #- they said that I should be able to make ADRs online at 3 months out. What website do I go to?

Do I call member services back to request a room location- should I do that now or wait until it's closer to our vacation time?

Thanks so much! We are very excited to be staying onsite at DVC. We stayed at POFQ two years ago and enjoyed it but really wished we had a car and a little more space so we stayed off-site last year. It was nice but we love being immersed in Disney!

Goofygirl

 

[kikiq]

One of the nice things about SSR is that you can park close to your room. At least that's what my neighbor (who also owns SSR) says, we haven't rented a car since ME came to be. I think there are several choices for you to consider. Springs in right across from the main pool and CH. Grandstand could be a consideration IF you had a room close to the Grandstand pool. If you ask for the building closest to the CH in Congress Park, you would also have a quiet pool/playground for your kids.

Use the map below to check out where buildings and the room numbers.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u311/BroganMc_photos/SSRmap_enhanced.jpg
Have fun planning!!

 

[mecllap]

If you can't read this at this size, try following the link (use right click) to the photobucket location. It will give you an idea about movies and times (I would think August would be similar).

 

[Gina35]

thanks everyone...I guess we'll be walking then!

We requested The Grandstand which isn't the closest, but not too terrible. We talked about it today and will try to leave the room by 8 and take our time getting over there!

Grandstand is a wonderful location! We wanted Springs; but when we got there, we realized the building was farther from the CH & main pool than Grandstand. We then asked if the first GS building was available...and it was!
It was perfect. We walked right outside to the GS pool. When we went to the main pool or CH, it was a lovely & VERY short walk. I would definitely stay there again.

 

[tea pot]

Hello Fellow SSR Lovers
We have booked a family post wedding trip this November.. we have 2 nights booked in the Tree Houses and 2 nights in a Dedicated 2 BR (wait listed for the tree houses for these 2 nights)
Would love some feedback from anyone who has stayed in the tree house villias..
We are so looking forward to this trip my youngest DD is bring her DBF and he has never been to Disney.. boy do I love to take First timers.. Last year we had a great family stay in a dedicated 2 BR over Thanksgiving..
Take care

 

[kikiq]

Hello Fellow SSR Lovers
We have booked a family post wedding trip this November.. we have 2 nights booked in the Tree Houses and 2 nights in a Dedicated 2 BR (wait listed for the tree houses for these 2 nights)
Would love some feedback from anyone who has stayed in the tree house villias..
We are so looking forward to this trip my youngest DD is bring her DBF and he has never been to Disney.. boy do I love to take First timers.. Last year we had a great family stay in a dedicated 2 BR over Thanksgiving..
Take care

Search Tkraz's report on his stay at the THV with pics!!! I thought it was a very thorough report from someone on their first stay.

 

[Kat73]

Hi! I hope I'm not intruding! I'm not really a DVC member LOL! I'm one of those cheap people who booked Pop Century and got a free upgrade So now after seeing pictures and realizing we can walk to DTD I'm super excited!

After about five years of only getting pin codes for my senior-aged DAD who DOESN'T EVEN LIKE DISNEY (for shame, I know!) I finally got a great pin.

So! Now I have some questions! Maybe someone can help me out- I promise I tried to read through the thread but got a little lost its kinda long LOL

We're in a studio, and it's myself and my 22 yo cousin whose only Disney trip was in a non-disney hotel when she was in 3rd grade.

1. About the Junior Kitchenette whatnot: Am I going to want to bring some coffee with me or does Disney provide it, and will they charge me if I use theirs. On the same token what if anything else do they have and what am I going to want to bring? Like are there plates and soap, etc? We're on the dining plan so all I really am interested in and excited about is having a place to keep COLD! YAY! cokes and water bottles, and store leftovers/ snacks. We'll probably eat a cold/fruit breakfast in the room though, as long as I can find someone who will deliver me bananas and apples that don't cost a dollar a piece like at the Disney markets

2. Sorry I'm getting rambly! I've seen the maps and room number floor plan maps etc, but squinting at them am having a hard time sorting things out. Are there varied views from the studio rooms? Or are they all "Garden View". Should I even bother requesting something? I sort of feel too guilty to do this what with the getting such a great deal for the price I paid, and not being a DVC member. From the map it looks like we would probably like Congress Park the best but that also looks like probably one of the areas that fills up faster than others.

3. Any issues with DME and bag transfers in and out of this resort? Any other helpful info or things to know is welcomed!

Thanks!!

 

[kikiq]

Didn't you know...free upgrades equal potential DVC owners

There's a coffee pot and coffee, but my DH says bring your own packets. SSR studios have paper plates and plastic utensils. The frig has enough room for leftovers and drinks. You can get drink delivery from Garden Grocer or WeGoShop.