SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[MAGICFOR2]

Is online check-in worth it? I know it is for some crazy busy hotels or if you want to get to a park ASAP but I just like the personal service of waiting for a human to check in.

Does anyone else from SSR not do online check in? Is there any benefit to do it that I am not aware of?

Thanks

We did the online check-in for the 2nd time this trip. You can look at and change your requests on the site before you leave. We got all our requests granted, but unlike the first time, it seemed like the check-in process was just as long. They had to run our card, see our ID, explain a bunch of stuff - yada yada yada. I think she was just giving extra service, but I came away not knowing what to do to change my pin number and had to go back and fix it.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Is online check-in worth it? I know it is for some crazy busy hotels or if you want to get to a park ASAP but I just like the personal service of waiting for a human to check in.

Does anyone else from SSR not do online check in? Is there any benefit to do it that I am not aware of?

Thanks

To be honest I don't get it. I haven't ever seen it saves any time. We have always been just as long at check in but it never takes that long anyway. Plus I prefer to make my requests by phone when booking then make sure when we check in at the desk we have got them where possible ( they don't have to honour them ) . We have been more successful getting requests face to face than checking in online but maybe that's just my experience

 

[Marine Mom]

I have to ask this of the SSR owners. We recently bought at SSR because we loved the look and feel of it. It seems like every time I check the forum I see another "I got stuck with SSR and I am sad" or "is SSR really that bad?" thread. If I didn't know better i would think SSR is a 3rd world country. Has it always been this way?

We love SSR!!!! Just spent a week at BCV and switched to our fav SSR. Not sure why people don't like it but its our favorite. The pool is great, staff is exceptional and restaurants are great. From now on we only will stay there. Just spent a week at BLT in January and by far SSR is our fav!!!! We own at BWV and I'll never stay there. Wish we bought SSR.

 

[Marine Mom]

It has this bad rep from ppl who have either never stayed there or prefer to stay connected to the parks or crave the in your face Disney theming.

It's a really nice, relaxing and comfortable resort and we choose to stay there over all the other resorts. We hated Beach Club and I refuse to stay there again but so many ppl think it is so great. So it really boils type to the type of atmosphere and resort style that a person prefers.

I agree!!!! We have stayed at BCV, BWV, BLT, and OKW and by far, SSR is our favorite. We will never stay anywhere else.

 

[goofy4tink]

Do you know how long a walk it would be from the Carriage House to Cirque du Soleil?

I have no idea. I'm sure it's probably close to 15-20 mins. But I've never done it before. Haven't used the other walkway either.
I have seen people heading off that way though. If you leave the main bldg and head to the boat dock, go to the right. you will see a walkway going left...looks like it's for the golf course but that's the alternative walkway.

I have to ask this of the SSR owners. We recently bought at SSR because we loved the look and feel of it. It seems like every time I check the forum I see another "I got stuck with SSR and I am sad" or "is SSR really that bad?" thread. If I didn't know better i would think SSR is a 3rd world country. Has it always been this way?

I ownd DVC at BLT and BWV, with BW being my absolute favorite resort. Having said that, I neglected to book soon enough last year for my early Dec trip. So, had to wait for the 7 month window and the only resort I could book was SSR! I was not happy. And I felt like I was 'stuck' there. My first night there was a nightmare. I found my room since I was in a building right next to the bus stop (Grandstand), but my key didn't work. So I had to get to the Carriage House to get a new room key. But I got lost and couldn't find my way!! So, I took a bus....that dropped me off at Springs. Then, I got turned around and had to really look for the Carriage House. Yeah, sounds ridiculous now!!!!! But I found it and they had a new key made up and had a CM take me back to my villa in a golf cart. The next day I retraced his route, in reverse....finally figured it out!! I'm booked there again in early Dec. I'm not feeling 'stuck' at all...actually looking forward to it!!!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I have to ask this of the SSR owners. We recently bought at SSR because we loved the look and feel of it. It seems like every time I check the forum I see another "I got stuck with SSR and I am sad" or "is SSR really that bad?" thread. If I didn't know better i would think SSR is a 3rd world country. Has it always been this way?

We love SSR! It's got so much going for it for us! Lovely pools! Downtown Disney, we love the Artist Pallet ( counter service ) , love the surrey bike rentals, the water fountains, the tree houses, the look of the resort, the staff! So far it's our fav with the Animal Kingdom. But the pull of Downtown Disney is nice!

 

[carmie3377]

I have to ask this of the SSR owners. We recently bought at SSR because we loved the look and feel of it. It seems like every time I check the forum I see another "I got stuck with SSR and I am sad" or "is SSR really that bad?" thread. If I didn't know better i would think SSR is a 3rd world country. Has it always been this way?

We own at SSR and until last month, had never stayed there. It was OK, but it just wasn't for me. As far as DVC, we have stayed at AK Kidani, AK Jambo, BLT (but just one night pre-cruise), OKW, and SSR. Both AKs my very favorite by far, followed by BLT only simply due to location(we love proximity to MK but felt the studios very tight), OKW, then SSR.

It wasn't anything particularly, it just didn't WOW us. But we are not the type that just hang out at the resort either. We came back for mid day breaks but otherwise pretty much spent our time at the parks. We didn't swim but did soak our feet in one of the quite pools a couple of times. We were just too far from the main pool and didn't visit it so I can't comment on it.

When we get to the point where we plan to spend more time at our resort, perhaps we'll go back to SSR, but now, I'll try elsewhere. But obviously there are plenty of people that LOVE it so just go in with an open mind and you could be one of those too! I think it's great there are so many options as it sure would be boring if all the resorts were the same. So different strokes for different folks

BTW, we don't really care for the Contemporary either. Thought I would LOVE it but was so disappointed.

 

[carmie3377]

Forgot to add...

We really do want to try the Tree Houses someday when we have a large enough group to justify a 3 BR. We just can't get the rest of family and friends "into" Disney

 

[tb1972]

I'd like to visit the Premium Outlet on Vineland Ave. on our next stay. I don't think we're renting a car. I was thinking the best way to get there is to go over to DTD and get a taxi...which location at DTD has the most taxis? As many times as we've been to DTD, I've never been on the lookout for taxis! I assume they're around the West Side?

 

[nuts]

I'd like to visit the Premium Outlet on Vineland Ave. on our next stay. I don't think we're renting a car. I was thinking the best way to get there is to go over to DTD and get a taxi...which location at DTD has the most taxis? As many times as we've been to DTD, I've never been on the lookout for taxis! I assume they're around the West Side?

Why not catch a taxi direct from SSR? We've done that multiple times.

 

[DannysMom]

Why not catch a taxi direct from SSR? We've done that multiple times.

I have even called bell services, who called a cab for me & sent it round to my building.

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[tb1972]

Why not catch a taxi direct from SSR? We've done that multiple times.

That's what I'll do!

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[Paula Sedley-Burke]

That's what I'll do!

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Have fun at the outlets! What month are you and your family going to SSR?

 

[tb1972]

Have fun at the outlets! What month are you and your family going to SSR?

Hubby and I will be staying at SSR Nov.3-8. I will drag him along for a shopping spree! My bday is Nov. 5 so perhaps I'll pick out a gift or two for myself!

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[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hubby and I will be staying at SSR Nov.3-8. I will drag him along for a shopping spree! My bday is Nov. 5 so perhaps I'll pick out a gift or two for myself!

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Oh how nice! We are there in September I was going to say as we have rental car if we were there at same time we would give you a ride to outlets with us! Enjoy! Happy Birthday!

 

[meggiebeth]

Hubby and I will be staying at SSR Nov.3-8. I will drag him along for a shopping spree! My bday is Nov. 5 so perhaps I'll pick out a gift or two for myself!

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We check in on the 5th! Who knows, maybe I'll see you!

Getting excited and impatient for the trip to come...

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[meggiebeth]

Forgot to add...

We really do want to try the Tree Houses someday when we have a large enough group to justify a 3 BR. We just can't get the rest of family and friends "into" Disney

Seems similar to us. Then again, my parents thought WDW would be tacky until we went, and they fell in love with it. Maybe drag some family or friends along with you. They might adore it!

The tree houses are the same price as the two bedroom villas, right? They were for us. However I guess we wanted to be closer to the main pool and check in, so we went for a 2 bedroom villa. Besides, we normally go camping so a 'suite' is a welcome and much anticipated treat!

I can't wait to see the refurbished villas!!!

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[jennylyn_b]

Seems similar to us. Then again, my parents thought WDW would be tacky until we went, and they fell in love with it. Maybe drag some family or friends along with you. They might adore it!

The tree houses are the same price as the two bedroom villas, right? They were for us. However I guess we wanted to be closer to the main pool and check in, so we went for a 2 bedroom villa. Besides, we normally go camping so a 'suite' is a welcome and much anticipated treat!

I can't wait to see the refurbished villas!!!

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The treehouse villas are no longer the same points as 2 bedroom villas but they aren't as much as grand villas. I believe the thv are 15% more than 2 bdrms but don't quote me on the percentage.

 

[waltsgirl87]

Hey all!! I'm 60 days out from our checkin at SSR!!!
I booked on RCI points, how can I check in online (now that we're 60 days out)?

Also, this thread has gotten me so excited for our trip

 

[delmar411]

Hey all!! I'm 60 days out from our checkin at SSR!!!
I booked on RCI points, how can I check in online (now that we're 60 days out)?

Also, this thread has gotten me so excited for our trip

Did you call up member services and get a Disney reservation number? If not, then you need to do that first and then link the reservation number to your my Disney experience account, then you can check in. Although I'm not sure if you check in 60days in advance yet or what.