SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Lucille1963]

We just booked our first stay at SSR resort in a Studio in January. We're really looking forward to our first trip "Home"!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

We just booked our first stay at SSR resort in a Studio in January. We're really looking forward to our first trip "Home"!

congrats! I am sure you will love it!

 

[Lucille1963]

congrats! I am sure you will love it!

Thanks Paula. We are super excited.
We are such odd travelers. We bought DVC in 2007 and have only spent one night on WDW property (BLT before a cruise). We've been really happy spending all of our points out in California. Its about time we came "Home". We'll be at SSR for 1 night in a studio and then joining a larger part of my family at OKW for a week in a 2 BR. If the weather is nice, we're planning on spending our first day at SSR just swimming and enjoying the resort.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thanks Paula. We are super excited. We are such odd travelers. We bought DVC in 2007 and have only spent one night on WDW property (BLT before a cruise). We've been really happy spending all of our points out in California. Its about time we came "Home". We'll be at SSR for 1 night in a studio and then joining a larger part of my family at OKW for a week in a 2 BR. If the weather is nice, we're planning on spending our first day at SSR just swimming and enjoying the resort.

oh that sounds ideal! Just my view but we like The Grandstand best. It's nice and quiet and has a nice pool but The Paddock is nice also! OKW is a great resort too

 

[Dreamsdocometrue9112]

Is there a walkway at all to DTD from SSR during construction? Or strictly boat/bus?

 

[quirkymom]

We were able to customize our MagicBands three days ago for our December 14th arrival at SSR. We also have one person in our reservation who doesn't have their ticket linked yet but were still able to order them.

I haven't attempted to schedule any FP+ yet.

Can't wait to get there! We have requested a Paddock room near the splash pad.

Thanks for all the input

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Is there a walkway at all to DTD from SSR during construction? Or strictly boat/bus?

hi. We found you can get to the westside of DTD by going to the back of the Turf Club ( back of Carriage house building you can walk around the preview centre outside also to get there ) and going past the golf house. Carry on walking on that path and you arrive at Cirque Du S in about 10- 15 mins. From here you can get the boat to the marketplace , the bus or walk. Hope this helps!

 

[Conan the Librarian]

We were able to customize our MagicBands three days ago for our December 14th arrival at SSR. We also have one person in our reservation who doesn't have their ticket linked yet but were still able to order them.

I haven't attempted to schedule any FP+ yet.

Can't wait to get there! We have requested a Paddock room near the splash pad.

Thanks for all the input

We just did the same thing for our trip, also that week (though we are doing a non-DVC visit to Ft. Wilderness).

We had a number of problems with getting the website to share information from one person to another. I was making the FT+s, and that was all fine, but, when we checked my wife's account, only some showed up. So, you may want to monitor the site just in case.

As for SSR, I Love that place, but, prefer Congress Park. To each his own!

 

[MinnieTink]

We are currently staying in a 2 BR in SSR. Everything up until last night has been great! Last night, my parents arrived (my party of 6 arrived Friday, parents Monday so now we are 8 ppl). So last night we attempt to open the sofa bed. It is broken and doesn't straighten out. We called maintenance and they sent up Mousekeeping and she tried to get the bed right. It is really broken tho. They called and had an air mattress sent up. A twin size air mattress. We were exhausted as it was after midnight so we slept three in the king, two in each bed in the other room and my dad ended up just sleeping on the couch (closed). Im hoping it get fixed today!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

We are currently staying in a 2 BR in SSR. Everything up until last night has been great! Last night, my parents arrived (my party of 6 arrived Friday, parents Monday so now we are 8 ppl). So last night we attempt to open the sofa bed. It is broken and doesn't straighten out. We called maintenance and they sent up Mousekeeping and she tried to get the bed right. It is really broken tho. They called and had an air mattress sent up. A twin size air mattress. We were exhausted as it was after midnight so we slept three in the king, two in each bed in the other room and my dad ended up just sleeping on the couch (closed). Im hoping it get fixed today!

oh no! Hope they fixed in keep us posted! Three in a bed!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

We will be in a 1 bedroom in December. What kind of coffee makers and hair dryers are in the rooms?

 

[MinnieTink]

oh no! Hope they fixed in keep us posted! Three in a bed!

Just a follow up... They did come and fix the bed. We are all comfy and cozy and exhausted! Just got back from California Grill and we are all full and happy!

I have to say this is a fabulous place to stay. Other than the bed (which could happen anywhere!) we have been very satisfied! We love the space we have. Buses have been great, including the past couple days getting my mom and her scooter on (thanks for the grandstand hint!) I will write more another time but did want to let every one know that our issue was taken care of and we are very happy here. Anyone having any reservations because of the lack of love for SSR that is sometimes on the boards, should rest assured it is a lovely clean and comfortable place to stay!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Just a follow up... They did come and fix the bed. We are all comfy and cozy and exhausted! Just got back from California Grill and we are all full and happy! I have to say this is a fabulous place to stay. Other than the bed (which could happen anywhere!) we have been very satisfied! We love the space we have. Buses have been great, including the past couple days getting my mom and her scooter on (thanks for the grandstand hint!) I will write more another time but did want to let every one know that our issue was taken care of and we are very happy here. Anyone having any reservations because of the lack of love for SSR that is sometimes on the boards, should rest assured it is a lovely clean and comfortable place to stay!

thanks for update I am so pleased the bed issue was resolved! It is a wonderful resort. The maintenance team are amazing we had an issue with the dvd player one year so rang reception. Within 20 mins two maintenance guys came round with a brand new player! I mean it wasn't show stopper we expected it to take a few days not minutes! Yum re California Grill. If you get a chance can you see how to progress of the bridge is going to DTD?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

We will be in a 1 bedroom in December. What kind of coffee makers and hair dryers are in the rooms?

hi! I hope you enjoy your stay. The coffee machines are like Mr Coffee makes and there is a hair dryer in the bathroom attached to the mains power. It fits to a clip by the mirror. Hope this helps.

 

[pix13dust]

Hi all!

We are here now, in a 2 bedroom suite in the Paddocks. I have to say, the only reason I booked here was because it was the only half marathon host resort with availability left when I finally got around booking. I really wanted an EPCOT resort.
Well, color me pleased! I LOVE this place. It is gorgeous! We have views of Downtown Disney, we are near the pool and bus stop, love our balcony. The CM's are wonderful!
Our magic bands are working great. Buses have been prompt and frequent. I just wish the walking path to Downtown was open, maybe next time.

The pool was great, ( as was the pool bar ) the food was yummy. The kids really enjoyed the pool slide.

Thanks to everyone on the thread who dished out great advice and tips!

Melinda

 

[davocabo]

Arriving tomorrow for a 3 day quick stay!!

I see an afternoon at the pool in my near future!

This is my first visit to SSR and will of course report back. Thanks for all the great post to prepare me for the trip DS'ers!

Dave

 

[k-wa]

With the closing of the Downtown Disney path, what is the fastest way to get to Downtown Disney from Saratoga? We are fast walkers so don't mind doing that. Thanks in advance for the recommendations. We were really hoping to use DD for dining choices.

 

[k-wa]

hi. We found you can get to the westside of DTD by going to the back of the Turf Club ( back of Carriage house building you can walk around the preview centre outside also to get there ) and going past the golf house. Carry on walking on that path and you arrive at Cirque Du S in about 10- 15 mins. From here you can get the boat to the marketplace , the bus or walk. Hope this helps!

Oops! Just saw this. Sorry! And thanks!

 

[tkbk]

With the closing of the Downtown Disney path, what is the fastest way to get to Downtown Disney from Saratoga? We are fast walkers so don't mind doing that. Thanks in advance for the recommendations. We were really hoping to use DD for dining choices.

I read some where on here that it's shorter to walk to the guard shack near the paddocks out to the sidewalk on the street and you are almost at the same location as where the DTD walkway was when it comes out to the street. That's what we are hoping to use in three weeks, we are walkers and love when we stay at SSR walking over to DTD a lot. I sure hope that's right.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I read some where on here that it's shorter to walk to the guard shack near the paddocks out to the sidewalk on the street and you are almost at the same location as where the DTD walkway was when it comes out to the street. That's what we are hoping to use in three weeks, we are walkers and love when we stay at SSR walking over to DTD a lot. I sure hope that's right.

Hi when we were there in September there was no walkway on the road the layout at the DTD bus stop has changed. Don't know if it's still the same but you couldn't walk that route then. Hth.