SSR Lovers and/or Owners Thread!

[allaboutmm]

I can't wait...our trip "home" is almost here!

 

[Morganpics]

We will be staying the first week of November. We own at OKW, but lilke to try other resorts. This trip it is SSR's turn! We are driving down for the 1st time, and I AM READY for the fun to begin!

 

[Dizny Dad]

We will be staying the first week of November. We own at OKW, but lilke to try other resorts. This trip it is SSR's turn! We are driving down for the 1st time, and I AM READY for the fun to begin!

Be sure to sit a spell in the rockers along the water just across from the Congress Park quiet pool - man, that is vacation!

 

[Flyerfan]

Be sure to sit a spell in the rockers along the water just across from the Congress Park quiet pool - man, that is vacation!

That is nice. Those rockers are calling my name.

 

[kikiq]

Be sure to sit a spell in the rockers along the water just across from the Congress Park quiet pool - man, that is vacation!

One of our faves! Can't get you there but will this picture do?

 

[Dizny Dad]

One of our faves! Can't get you there but will this picture do?

Why did I have to check in on this thread this morning? Why did kikiq have to post that picture? Why didn't I look away when I had the first idea of what it was?

Why am I still at work?

(oh, . . . . .maintenance fees; sorry, I lost my head)

 

[karentan]

just posted this on another thread so thought i'd post it here too, i took a LOAD of photos of SSR when i was there a couple of weeks ago, here's the photobucket link:
http://s933.photobucket.com/albums/ad179/karenangelatan/saratoga springs/

 

[johnad]

Just wanted to say thank you for the use of your "home" during our vacation on 9-19 to 9-23. My family was one of the fortunate few who were upgraded to SSR for our trip. It was a beautiful and relaxing resort. I could have stayed in that zero entry pool the whole time
I was a little hesitant at first because I thought my three year old would really miss the bright atmosphere of ASMo, but I knew this was a great offer and we could always stay at a value again.
I'm so glad i did. The first day my youngest wasn't feeling great so we went back to the resort and just stayed there all afternoon and night. Having to stay in a value room for a few hours is torture, this was great. We got a DVD for him to watch and my mom and I sat on the balcony and ate Turkey and Brie sandwiches- no complaining from me.
The buses were fine, had to wait a few times and a few were crowded BUT this is Disney and that is what I expect and plan for!!
I really do appreciate everyone sharing they're home with us- NO FLAMES- Because I did notice a change in the resort from the beginning of our stay to the end of our stay. There were more value people there at the end of the stay and the feel of the resort did change a bit- just a litle louder and busier- I can imagine that that would be frustrating for some owners, so I want you know it is appreciated.
Before people jump on me by "value people" I include myself. We are a family with young kids and we like to bring g-parents with us when we go. And sometimes if we want to do this yearly it requires a stay at the Value resort- no insult meant
BUT after staying at a DVC resort things are looking up- DH and my mother took the tour and we are hoping to buy into it within the next few months- so hopefully I can come over here and join you permanently soon!!
Thanks again!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Johnad -

So glad you and your family enjoyed yourself! SSR is a wonderfully relaxing place, and has lots to offer for yong and old alike.

DVC'rs aren't necessarily upset with those lucky enough to receive an upgrade. We all enjoy "upgrades" in life. Most are upset only when those that receive find no appreciation in the situation.

I spent a half hour in a hot tub as those that had received an upgrade bad-mouthed those that would actually invest in DVC. Yes the alcohol was loosening up their tongues, but generally it allows truth to come out. I kept my mouth shut and relegated them to the few jerks that God has placed within our mists just to make things interesting.

So glad you enjoyed the stay - you are welcome anytime.

 

[diberry]

i took a LOAD of photos of SSR when i was there a couple of weeks ago, here's the photobucket link:
http://s933.photobucket.com/albums/ad179/karenangelatan/saratoga springs/

Thank you! Are they all of a studio room? We're staying in a studio next year so it'll be great to look at all those!

 

[karentan]

yeah they're both studios. one the ones at the beginning of the ablum were a 3rd floor studio in carousel. the ones at the end are a 1st floor in congress park.

 

[mecllap]

karentan: WOW!!! OMG -- that is the most fantastic, wonderful, awesome slide show of photos I've ever seen of SSR -- sorry I didn't do that myself.

Bailey's in the Fridge!

Towel Animal is adorable (we didn't have one in a week in a 1R)

You must have been out and about at 0dark30, or barely after.

(lost track of all the comments I wanted to make)

Thank you -- great job!!! Again, WOW!!!

 

[karentan]

the towel bug was there when we got there, we didnt get any extra during the stay. but we only had 1 full service so i didnt expect any anyway.
a lot of these were taken when i was walking round the resort because i was waiting for the laundry to finish! its a gorgeous resort and we'll no doubt be back again sometime in the future!

and i apologise about the fact that the fridge doesnt have much in it apart from baileys, bud light and a bottle of taboo! oops!

 

[PSC]

Karentan - thanks for the slide show. I'm a bit homesick. Can't wait to go back in December!

 

[AirGoofy]

and i apologise about the fact that the fridge doesnt have much in it apart from baileys, bud light and a bottle of taboo! oops!

What else do you need in the fridge when you're on vacation? I love all the excitements of the parks, but in May, the weather was really bad one evening. We ordered a pizza, drank a beer, and watched the weather (from inside) the room at Paddock, overlooking the lake.

 

[LittleWonders]

We bought SSR in 3/09. Our first week stay was 9/09 with an additional week at OKW. We loved SSR and can't see staying at OKW again. We will be heading home on December 1st for a ten day stay. I can't wait to see Disney at Christmas. I hope to see you then, as it is sold out.....

 

[LittleWonders]

Sorry we bought in 08, Stayed in September 08, heading back December 09. You got me so excited about heading home I lost track of time

 

[Dizny Dad]

We bought SSR in 3/09. Our first week stay was 9/09 with an additional week at OKW. We loved SSR and can't see staying at OKW again. We will be heading home on December 1st for a ten day stay. I can't wait to see Disney at Christmas. I hope to see you then, as it is sold out.....

Try to set time aside to visit all of the DVC resorts, along with the majors, like the GF and the Poly. These all have wonderful Christmas decorations. Most will entertain you from time to time with local choirs. Each has a unique feature for the season. Don't miss them!

 

[Tink2312]

What a great thread with some gorgeous pics

We'll be checking in for 2 weeks at SSR in a little over a month Although we're not DVC members (yet ) we really loved SSR when we visited last trip and took "the tour".

Anyway, thanks for the great info

 

[DreaGirl]

Hey SSR lovers!

We are staying there for the first time in 8 short days. Our first day in Orlando we are spending off-site at the Sheraton Vistana. Anyway, I want to go grocery shopping on that day since we will have a full size fridge to store things in over night. When we check in the next day at SSR and our room isn't ready, will they keep our food (mainly milk/yogurt/cheese) in a cooler for us or should we purchase one at Walmart when we get there?

Thanks for all the great info on this thread. I confess I haven't read all 220 pages, so if this has been asked before please forgive me.