SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[jennylyn_b]

I'm hoping for Grandstands area when we go because of the "first on first off" bus situation. Is this section really "a mile" from the main house/food court etc? In looking at a map & photo it doesn't seem that bad, but I've never been there...

I don't know the actual distance but dh dd in her stroller and I can casually walk there in 4-7 minutes depending where in the grandstands we are. If we brisk walk then its about 3 or so minutes. Not a big deal, to US that is.

 

[duffdo]

Does anybody know if they serve pancakes at breakfast at Artist's Palette? I know the do Mickey Waffles, but I love the pancakes Thanks

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Does anybody know if they serve pancakes at breakfast at Artist's Palette? I know the do Mickey Waffles, but I love the pancakes Thanks dde03

You know I don't think they do. Just the waffles.

 

[jennylyn_b]

Does anybody know if they serve pancakes at breakfast at Artist's Palette? I know the do Mickey Waffles, but I love the pancakes Thanks dde03

The bounty platter at the paddock pool bar has pancakes instead of Mickey waffles. I'm not sure about AP though

 

[kirkaliciasmom]

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We just became DVC members and SSR is our home. My kids are 7&6. We are actually going to try requesting Grandstand. For us, we do not want to be in the busier location. Besides the distance, how were the Grandstand rooms...refurbished yet? Did you take the buses to the parks? I thought Grandstand was first on the pick up? I know a lot went wrong, but at least maybe that was a perk? I'm glad overall you had a good trip!!

There were rooms being refurbished in the Grandstand are, but not in the area we were in. I'm sure they're making their way around. We do rely on Disney transportation, so I have to say its nice to be the first pick up and first drop off. That was one perk I loved! No need to worry if you'll have a seat when the bus comes around.

 

[kirkaliciasmom]

I'm hoping for Grandstands area when we go because of the "first on first off" bus situation. Is this section really "a mile" from the main house/food court etc? In looking at a map & photo it doesn't seem that bad, but I've never been there...

Well of course there was some exaggeration in my rant. . It's not a mile...... But, I do walk a lot and brisk at that. I'd say it was closer to 1/3 of a mile. Didn't map it out, though I should've.

We stayed at Kidani and it WAS 1/2 mile from our room to the lobby and 1 mile from our room to Jambo house. Now that's no exaggeration.

I love SSR and I'm glad it's my home. Just wasn't happy with everything that happened. I'm sure it'll be better next time.

 

[tinkertaylor05]

Hi everyone ... I am seriously considering booking a stay at SSR next May '14.

We've never been to wdw and plan on spending 9 nights on site before we take a cruise. I would be really grateful for some input from those who know the resort

Travelling will be myself, my dd(will be 9) and my mum, who does have some difficulty walking and whom I am trying to convince to let me just hire her a wheelchair but she is so far very stubbornly refusing ... that's a whole other story though!

SSR looks like a beautiful resort from what I've seen, I really like the appeal of DTD being so close, we will be booking a package direct with wdtc from the UK.

What worries me is I do not drive so our trip will rely 100% on wdw transport, is this a big problem and will it add on alot of travel time?? Also I am getting confused if we get housekeeping or not at SSR and how that works? If we do is it the same as at a hotel with beds made, clean towels etc

Also do the studios have balconies? We originally had a reservation at Yacht club, by staying at SSR we could save alot of money for other things and I am trying to sell my mum on the positives. There will be some days she just wants to hang out at the resort and not hit the parks with dd and was looking forward to having a balcony to do so.

Finally is there a laundry onsite as we would be getting a studio?

Sorry for probably overdone questions I am searching everything the best I can

 

[jennylyn_b]

Hi everyone ... I am seriously considering booking a stay at SSR next May '14.

We've never been to wdw and plan on spending 9 nights on site before we take a cruise. I would be really grateful for some input from those who know the resort

Travelling will be myself, my dd(will be 9) and my mum, who does have some difficulty walking and whom I am trying to convince to let me just hire her a wheelchair but she is so far very stubbornly refusing ... that's a whole other story though!

SSR looks like a beautiful resort from what I've seen, I really like the appeal of DTD being so close, we will be booking a package direct with wdtc from the UK.

What worries me is I do not drive so our trip will rely 100% on wdw transport, is this a big problem and will it add on alot of travel time?? Also I am getting confused if we get housekeeping or not at SSR and how that works? If we do is it the same as at a hotel with beds made, clean towels etc

Also do the studios have balconies? We originally had a reservation at Yacht club, by staying at SSR we could save alot of money for other things and I am trying to sell my mum on the positives. There will be some days she just wants to hang out at the resort and not hit the parks with dd and was looking forward to having a balcony to do so.

Finally is there a laundry onsite as we would be getting a studio?

Sorry for probably overdone questions I am searching everything the best I can

We don't have a car at Disney and have no problems with the buses. The waits are usually under 20 minutes and the trips are about 10-25 mins depending on what stop inside ssr you get on and things like that.
Studios all have patios on the first floor and balconies. They also have microwaves, small fridges, toasters and coffee pots.
Housekeeping at a DVC resort is different than a traditional hotel. For stay 7 or less nights you get the trash taken out and towels replaced on day four. For stays 8 nights or longer, on day four is a full cleaning (sheets, towels, trash, vacuum etc) and on the 8th is trash and towel. The schedule repeats as needed for the length of your stay.
Studios do not have laundry facilities inside their units but there are several laundry rooms with 3 or so washer and dryers in each one. They are usually by the pools.
We love SSR. Also there is a boat that runs from ssr to DTD or you can take the bus. There is also a walkway but that would probably be too far for your mum.
Hope that helps.

 

[carmie3377]

Housekeeping at a DVC resort is different than a traditional hotel. For stay 7 or less nights you get the trash taken out and towels replaced on day four. For stays 8 nights or longer, on day four is a full cleaning (sheets, towels, trash, vacuum etc) and on the 8th is trash and towel. The schedule repeats as needed for the length of your stay.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if you book through WDW and are a cash paying customer (NOT staying on points) I believe you do get daily housekeeping just as you would at a non DVC resort. We've only stayed at DVC resorts via our points so can't be for certain but I believe I've read that someone.

 

[carmie3377]

Also, we've stayed MANY times w/o having a car so you should do just fine w/o one. If you're trying to get to another resort for dining, ect, being close to DTD will be nice cause you can take the short bus ride there (or walk) and hop on a resort bus.

 

[delmar411]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if you book through WDW and are a cash paying customer (NOT staying on points) I believe you do get daily housekeeping just as you would at a non DVC resort. We've only stayed at DVC resorts via our points so can't be for certain but I believe I've read that someone.

Yes, cash customers get daily housekeeping. Only DVC stays get the limited service.

 

[AnnaS]

We have stayed here twice. Once no car, no problem.

If you like or think you might go DTD often, I would request Congress Park otherwise Springs, near main pool, restaurant, Community Hall. Then again, as big as it is, any section is fine. The only section I thought was isolated is Carousel.

 

[tinkertaylor05]

Thank you so much for all your fast responses .... I am almost certain we will be booking ssr

Can I ask how long/ far is the CH from Congress Park? We are pretty good walkers, I am torn between requesting Congress Park and Grandstand area .... Also we'll be going 10-19th May 14 so hopefully won't be high season and the buses will be ok! Plus not opposed to using taxis as I believe this is an option at wdw??

Again really appreciate the input

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thank you so much for all your fast responses .... I am almost certain we will be booking ssr

Can I ask how long/ far is the CH from Congress Park? We are pretty good walkers, I am torn between requesting Congress Park and Grandstand area .... Also we'll be going 10-19th May 14 so hopefully won't be high season and the buses will be ok! Plus not opposed to using taxis as I believe this is an option at wdw??

Again really appreciate the input

Re Congress Park depends which part you are in but I would say between 10-15 mins. The Grandstand is closer. We went that time the buses were best at Grandstand for sure. Taxis are good at wdw but we rent a car. You can always walk to DTD from Congress park which is nice.

 

[mm522]

My family is going to be staying at SSR for the first time for a few nights soon. We plan on spending a day at the resort hanging around the pool and resort. I was wondering what section would be best to request so that we would be near the feature pools, food, mug refills, bus stops, etc. Thanks!

 

[meggiebeth]

My family is going to be staying at SSR for the first time for a few nights soon. We plan on spending a day at the resort hanging around the pool and resort. I was wondering what section would be best to request so that we would be near the feature pools, food, mug refills, bus stops, etc. Thanks!

We love the Springs. We were a two minute walk (if that!) from the Carriage House, restaurants, shop and main pool. Probably a 5-10 minute walk from the Paddock pool which is new. We plan on staying in the Springs this next trip too!

With SSR we prefer to call the hotel directly to put in our request. I guess we feel it makes our request more likely to be accommodated. And if you're in a two bedroom villa, requesting a dedicated villa rather that a lock off villa is always our choice too.

Meg~ Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[disbound09]

My family is going to be staying at SSR for the first time for a few nights soon. We plan on spending a day at the resort hanging around the pool and resort. I was wondering what section would be best to request so that we would be near the feature pools, food, mug refills, bus stops, etc. Thanks!

We are here today after a fun week and leaving tomorrow. I would recommend The Springs 3501-3836 as you are next to the Carriage House main pool, where they have nightly movies and a campfire with marshmallow roast and the arcade was free.

You can shop at the store and if you have kids that trade pins they have two different boards to choose from. We are staying there next time. It has rained/stormed every day briefly at one time or another so plan for that.

Don't know about the mug refills as we don't have them but I would think they are there at the restaurant. We rented a car but I think the bus stops are everywhere.

 

[Suzanne74]

We are here today after a fun week and leaving tomorrow. I would recommend The Springs 3501-3836 as you are next to the Carriage House main pool, where they have nightly movies and a campfire with marshmallow roast and the arcade was free.

You can shop at the store and if you have kids that trade pins they have two different boards to choose from. We are staying there next time. It has rained/stormed every day briefly at one time or another so plan for that.

Don't know about the mug refills as we don't have them but I would think they are there at the restaurant. We rented a car but I think the bus stops are everywhere.

The arcade is free?

 

[disbound09]

The arcade is free?

Yes all the games were flashing FREE our family played on them for a few hours. The Fooseball had a couple of broken men and a couple of the machines were out of order but all in all majority(+15) worked. It was a nice treat and they watched a bit of the free movie by the pool as well.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

How nice is that? Hope others going soon will find a little pixie dust at the arcade, too!