SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[MsSharkBait]

Do they show movies at any of the pools?

In the past I have seen movies going at the main pool by check-in.

 

[mrstomrice]

Do they show movies at any of the pools?

There are nightly movies at the High Rock Spring Pool. When we were there in August, 6 of the nights are already scheduled and the 7th night was viewer's choice. You get the schedule when you check in with the other information about the special events at the resort. The movies started at 9 pm, but may be earlier as seasons change?

 

[meggiebeth]

I love the Bullseye breakfast idea! We had a fabulous dinner at Turf Club last month...the best prime rib we ever had! Max was our waiter and he was very personable...even interacted well with the kids! I was also impressed when the chef came out to talk about dinner options with the table next to us to ease allergy concerns. We look forward to making this a must do meal each visit

Great idea! I would love to see a character breakfast at SSR. It would also put SSR on the 'map' so to speak. I don't think it gets the recognition it deserves- we much prefer it to the Poly and AKL.
I do think the dining options are a little limited at SSR. Other deluxe resorts have many more, so I would love to see some more options.

 

[BearcatsFan]

We were moved to SSR this past week after some problems at FQ (won't go into details). Let's just say we fell in love with the place and are now considering DVC!

Just wanted to let those who are going soon know that construction at the main entrance is ongoing and the buses are using an alternate entrance. We spoke to a gate guard who said it should be finished in a few weeks.

Hope this helps someone!

 

[meggiebeth]

We were moved to SSR this past week after some problems at FQ (won't go into details). Let's just say we fell in love with the place and are now considering DVC!

Just wanted to let those who are going soon know that construction at the main entrance is ongoing and the buses are using an alternate entrance. We spoke to a gate guard who said it should be finished in a few weeks.

Hope this helps someone!

Glad you loved it! SSR is often overlooked so I'm really pleased you fell in love with the place. Keep us updated on your moves with DVC! I have to say we were the same when we first stayed at SSR but budget wouldn't allow us to join DVC

 

[BearcatsFan]

Glad you loved it! SSR is often overlooked so I'm really pleased you fell in love with the place. Keep us updated on your moves with DVC! I have to say we were the same when we first stayed at SSR but budget wouldn't allow us to join DVC

We thought it was absolutely beautiful! We were moved into a 1BR, so of course we felt completely spoiled. The resort is gorgeous and the staff is so friendly. My hubby opened the door and said, "I don't think we can go back to staying at POP after this ..."

We went to the DVC presentation, but told them upfront we weren't signing/buying any time soon. We were given tons of paperwork and information to bring home, but I think resale is really the way to go for our budget (which is tiny-tiny).

 

[AirGoofy]

We thought it was absolutely beautiful! We were moved into a 1BR, so of course we felt completely spoiled. The resort is gorgeous and the staff is so friendly. My hubby opened the door and said, "I don't think we can go back to staying at POP after this ..."

We went to the DVC presentation, but told them upfront we weren't signing/buying any time soon. We were given tons of paperwork and information to bring home, but I think resale is really the way to go for our budget (which is tiny-tiny).

We did a 1 BR at SSR. It was amazing. We still do studio stays at WDW, which are nice. We have enough points for 2 studio week stays a year, or a 1 BR week stay once a year. So far, 2 stays are winning.

 

[helenk]

There are nightly movies at the High Rock Spring Pool. When we were there in August, 6 of the nights are already scheduled and the 7th night was viewer's choice. You get the schedule when you check in with the other information about the special events at the resort. The movies started at 9 pm, but may be earlier as seasons change?

Thank you, I know we've seen the movies at the Allstar resorts and at the Beach Club, I was hoping they had them at SSR too.

 

[BearcatsFan]

We did a 1 BR at SSR. It was amazing. We still do studio stays at WDW, which are nice. We have enough points for 2 studio week stays a year, or a 1 BR week stay once a year. So far, 2 stays are winning.

That's kind of how we're leaning - buying enough for 2 studio stays per year. That, or doing a studio stay one year, banking whatever leftovers there may be, and doing a 1BR every other year.

The information is so overwhelming - feel like we're kinda in over our heads. I'm just reading, reading, reading ...

 

[BearcatsFan]

Thank you, I know we've seen the movies at the Allstar resorts and at the Beach Club, I was hoping they had them at SSR too.

I have the MUTS schedule for September as follows:
8:30 p.m. at High Rock Springs Pool

Sun: Oliver & Company
Mon: The Love Bug
Tue: A Goofy Movie
Wed: Viewer's Choice
Thu: The Brave Little Toaster
Fri: The Princess & The Frog
Sat: Pocahontas

Don't know when you're going, but thought this may help.

 

[AirGoofy]

That's kind of how we're leaning - buying enough for 2 studio stays per year. That, or doing a studio stay one year, banking whatever leftovers there may be, and doing a 1BR every other year.

The information is so overwhelming - feel like we're kinda in over our heads. I'm just reading, reading, reading ...

It is a lot, but you have many years to figure it out. We are one of those wish we had found out about DVC sooner.

 

[DannysMom]

That's kind of how we're leaning - buying enough for 2 studio stays per year. That, or doing a studio stay one year, banking whatever leftovers there may be, and doing a 1BR every other year.

The information is so overwhelming - feel like we're kinda in over our heads. I'm just reading, reading, reading ...

It is a lot, but you have many years to figure it out. We are one of those wish we had found out about DVC sooner.

If you still feel overwhelmed, it is still too soon to buy. . Stick around the Purchasing DVC forum & read, read, read-- folks there can answer most any question you can think of or correct any misconceptions you might have. There is no hurry. No deadline. DVC isn't going anywhere. It will still be there when you are ready to buy. If you rush into it however, it could be a very expensive mistake to have made. Witness all the contracts available for resale, listed at crazy high prices. They are all mistakes, often mistakes that were financed, and as such are not worth as much on the resale market as the outstanding loans on them.

I first did a DVC presentation at the MK in 2007. So glad we did not buy then. Kept learning & discovered the resale market. Kept going to Disney & learning more about DVC when we returned home for 5 years. We just bought resale this past summer. Take your time, it is the only way to know if DVC truly is a good fit for you & your family.

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards App, please excuse any typos.

 

[AirGoofy]

If you still feel overwhelmed, it is still too soon to buy. . Stick around the Purchasing DVC forum & read, read, read-- folks there can answer most any question you can think of or correct any misconceptions you might have. There is no hurry. No deadline. DVC isn't going anywhere. It will still be there when you are ready to buy. If you rush into it however, it could be a very expensive mistake to have made. Witness all the contracts available for resale, listed at crazy high prices. They are all mistakes, often mistakes that were financed, and as such are not worth as much on the resale market as the outstanding loans on them..

That is really good advice. We originally purchased a resale contract in 2008 thru the sponsor on this forum. We had been to Disney 3 consecutive years (one week long trip each year) and realized that we would keep returning every year because we enjoyed WDW so much. So, we bought a small resale contract, then added through Disney (probably shouldn't have done that), and then another resale contract.

Now, we own at SSR, BLT, and BWV and are very happy. We have enough points, with banking/ borrowing, for 3 trips in one year, ever 3rd year, as long as we continue to stay in studios.

The other advice I will offer is that I recommend not financing DVC. After DVC purchase, you still have annual membership dues, and then theme park tickets and food at WDW. I did the financing; however, after several months of payments, DVC became a burden. And, I don't want my trips to WDW to be a burden. So, we paid off the balance and then just saved and added on when the right size contract came along.

 

[BearcatsFan]

If you still feel overwhelmed, it is still too soon to buy. . Stick around the Purchasing DVC forum & read, read, read-- folks there can answer most any question you can think of or correct any misconceptions you might have. There is no hurry. No deadline. DVC isn't going anywhere. It will still be there when you are ready to buy. If you rush into it however, it could be a very expensive mistake to have made. Witness all the contracts available for resale, listed at crazy high prices. They are all mistakes, often mistakes that were financed, and as such are not worth as much on the resale market as the outstanding loans on them.

I first did a DVC presentation at the MK in 2007. So glad we did not buy then. Kept learning & discovered the resale market. Kept going to Disney & learning more about DVC when we returned home for 5 years. We just bought resale this past summer. Take your time, it is the only way to know if DVC truly is a good fit for you & your family.

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards App, please excuse any typos.

That is really good advice. We originally purchased a resale contract in 2008 thru the sponsor on this forum. We had been to Disney 3 consecutive years (one week long trip each year) and realized that we would keep returning every year because we enjoyed WDW so much. So, we bought a small resale contract, then added through Disney (probably shouldn't have done that), and then another resale contract.

Now, we own at SSR, BLT, and BWV and are very happy. We have enough points, with banking/ borrowing, for 3 trips in one year, ever 3rd year, as long as we continue to stay in studios.

The other advice I will offer is that I recommend not financing DVC. After DVC purchase, you still have annual membership dues, and then theme park tickets and food at WDW. I did the financing; however, after several months of payments, DVC became a burden. And, I don't want my trips to WDW to be a burden. So, we paid off the balance and then just saved and added on when the right size contract came along.

Thank you both for the information and advice. Much appreciated. DH and I don't plan to go back to WDW until 2014, and we hope to have made a decision about DVC by then. We truly did love SSR but don't want to rush into anything. We've been looking over resale listings since the day we got back, and the prices are so different from direct sales through Disney it's just mind-blowing!

 

[disneyfan4u]

I would love to see some more recent pictures! We are going in December and would love to get pumped by looking at pictures. It always puts me in a good mood.

 

[Robin"D"]

Hello,

We are owners of SSR, but this will be our 1st vist.
I am taking my Mom to WDW for Christmas [as she did for me many years ago...lol]
looking for recommdations on were to stay @ the resort. Or at least ask when I check in.

Looking forward to this visit....

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Hello,

We are owners of SSR, but this will be our 1st vist.
I am taking my Mom to WDW for Christmas [as she did for me many years ago...lol]
looking for recommdations on were to stay @ the resort. Or at least ask when I check in.

Looking forward to this visit....

Robin & Angel "D"

SSR does, of course, decorate for Christmas. Downtown Disney does, too. However, there's nothing so spectacular about these decorations that it would change my personal thinking on which section I'd want to stay in. For example, there's nothing that would make you say, "Oh, I really want to stay in the ABC section at Christmas, because that's where they put the XYZ Christmas display." Although there are touches of Christmas all over the resort, most of the decorations are in and around the Carriage House.

Check out this FAQ I posted back on page 139, which has my thoughts on pros and cons for each section of the resort.

 

[DizBub]

I would love to see some more recent pictures! We are going in December and would love to get pumped by looking at pictures. It always puts me in a good mood.

Try this link. http://allears.net/acc/g_ss_refurb.htm These are pictures of the new decor with the on-going refurb. Since SSR is so huge I'm sure all the villas haven't been done yet. If you like it ask for a refurbed room.

 

[tjhsr]

First day to check in on line SSR and F&W here we come that's the 3 DGC going with us

 

[Breyean]

I'm going to be staying for a couple of nights at SSR for the first time in November for the W&D 1/2 marathon. I'll be by myself for those nights, although I will be meeting up with family for a few days after the race. At that point I'll be moving VWL to join up with them.

My question is - since I'll be alone, and since the race is ay 10p on Saturday night, I'll be spending time in my room during the days trying to get acclimated to running at a time I'm usually asleep. What areas of the resort are best for less noise during the day? For example, I know at some resorts the main pool area is a hotbed of activity with music and games. I'd like to avoid that.

I don't know the resort at all. When I made the reservation months ago, I mentioned I was going to be doing the race and the CM said, You want to be near the main bus stop, since that's the only one where the 1/2 marathon buses stop.

That made sense to me, so she said she put me in the Springs area.

Is that a good choice? I'd actually be more willing to walk to a bus stop if it meant a more quiet area of the resort was further away, since she also said that area is by the main building and pool.

I'm hoping for suggestions from those of you with a lot more experience at this resort than I. Thanks.