SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thank you so much for your response. Sounds exactly what I was hoping for!

enjoy! We do

 

[BudgieMama]

Does anyone know what time the boats start to DTD, and what time they stop in the evening?

Many thanks!

 

[lovin'fl]

Does anyone know what time the boats start to DTD, and what time they stop in the evening?

Many thanks!

I believe it runs hourly from 11am to 4pm and then every 30 minutes from 4pm to 11pm.

 

[ryanl81]

Firstly I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for all the useful information on this thread, having purchased my first DVC points last year it has been a real help to understand some of the finer detail involved with the vacation club and getting best value from it!

So we are planning our fist trip home to SSR in November this year and I am looking for some advice on which section of the resort would be best for our family.

So a little background, I am 33 and my wife is 30 and we have two girls Olivia (3) and Elliot (1). This will be Olivia's second trip to WDW having made the trip with us back in 2012 when my wife and I got married at the Polynesian. This will be Elliots first trip!

Having spent most trips offsite in Villas we treated ourselves to a stay at the Yachtclub last year and was blown away by the difference it made being on site and how much it added to the holiday!

Shortly after we purchased our DVC points......

It's funny really as I have a burning memory of being in DTD and looking across to SSR one evening wondering how you got to be able to stay somewhere like that! I can't wait to look across DTD this time around recalling that memory

So anyway I digress..

My main question is as to whether you good people think the paddocks or Grandstand would be better suited? I like the idea of being close to the new pool area for the kids and what appears to be a schedule of activities that they can join in with.

My wife agrees with that but thinks the Grandstand may be a better a choice due to the bus stop route being first to pick up and first to drop off.

This also leads me to another question, as I thought that I read in this thread that the buses to the Park only start from 10am is that correct?

If so it almost cements my view that we will need a car anyway and it makes the choice on location an easier one.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions!

 

[delmar411]

My main question is as to whether you good people think the paddocks or Grandstand would be better suited? I like the idea of being close to the new pool area for the kids and what appears to be a schedule of activities that they can join in with.

My wife agrees with that but thinks the Grandstand may be a better a choice due to the bus stop route being first to pick up and first to drop off.

This also leads me to another question, as I thought that I read in this thread that the buses to the Park only start from 10am is that correct?

If so it almost cements my view that we will need a car anyway and it makes the choice on location an easier one.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions!

The paddock for sure. The paddock is central to everything and they have a great fenced in water playground that is strictly for the preschool and under set.

The buses at every single on site resort start at 6:30am. There is no need for a car when staying on site.

You might be confusing the 10:30am start time with the time the boats start running to DTD.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Firstly I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for all the useful information on this thread, having purchased my first DVC points last year it has been a real help to understand some of the finer detail involved with the vacation club and getting best value from it! So we are planning our fist trip home to SSR in November this year and I am looking for some advice on which section of the resort would be best for our family. So a little background, I am 33 and my wife is 30 and we have two girls Olivia (3) and Elliot (1). This will be Olivia's second trip to WDW having made the trip with us back in 2012 when my wife and I got married at the Polynesian. This will be Elliots first trip! Having spent most trips offsite in Villas we treated ourselves to a stay at the Yachtclub last year and was blown away by the difference it made being on site and how much it added to the holiday! Shortly after we purchased our DVC points...... It's funny really as I have a burning memory of being in DTD and looking across to SSR one evening wondering how you got to be able to stay somewhere like that! I can't wait to look across DTD this time around recalling that memory So anyway I digress.. My main question is as to whether you good people think the paddocks or Grandstand would be better suited? I like the idea of being close to the new pool area for the kids and what appears to be a schedule of activities that they can join in with. My wife agrees with that but thinks the Grandstand may be a better a choice due to the bus stop route being first to pick up and first to drop off. This also leads me to another question, as I thought that I read in this thread that the buses to the Park only start from 10am is that correct? If so it almost cements my view that we will need a car anyway and it makes the choice on location an easier one. Look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions!

Welcome home! Congrats on your purchase! We did the same when we bought I had a memory of seeing SSR across from DTD and not even entering my head I would ever be lucky enough to stay there once let alone be DVC owner like now!

I think you and your girls will love it. I think either building is great. The Grandstand is great for bus but Paddock has a lovely pool for your little girls and the bus route is good here also. So we kids I would go Paddocks. You can fill up your mugs here also they have nice pool party for kids in the afternoon which they don't do at Grandstand. It's the boat that starts later the buses start 1 hour I think before park entry. Enjoy!

 

[ryanl81]

Thanks Delmar/Paula, really helpful and reinforces my view on the Paddocks!

 

[jerseygal]

We are a family of 4(older kids) and had a BLAST by the Paddocks!

We LOVED the location! My husband and I walked in the morning to the quick serve location by the main pool to get my morning coffee at the refill station using my refillable mug!

We LOVE WALKING AROUND THE RESORT! VERY PRETTY!

The four of us hung by the main pool! Loved the quick service at the Paddock Pool!!!! Nice lunch items!

Our older son and husband played golf one morning and my younger son and I took the bus to Blizzard Beach! Had a blast and the bus service was nice and easy!

Great location for off site dinners too!!!!! Choice of MANY RESTAURANTS!

Great vacation! Think that you also will love the Paddock location and proximity to the pool!!!!!!!!!!!

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

 

[ryanl81]

Thanks for the tips Jerseygal, sure like the idea of a morning coffee refill!!!

 

[CruisingCamper]

We will be at the SSR from Feb 28th until March 8th. We are owners at GFV but we just purchased in December and decided to come back for Spring break this year. SSR was all that was available but I love the resort, as we stayed here in 2006 when it was very new and didn't have all it does today. So, we are looking very forward to being here!

I did make a request on my reservation to stay at the Paddocks. We are looking forward to the area!

 

[Chrislyn11]

It sounds like the Paddock is the best place to stay. I requested Grandstand...does anyone know how long the walk is to Paddock? Is it better to request that area?

Thanks

 

[WDWorld2003]

Great informative thread! After reading through many posts and because of the construction in Downtown Disney should I change my request to Paddocks?

We are a group of two 50+ and three 20+ year olds staying in a 2 bedroom. I have requested Congress Park with view of Downtown Disney but am having second thoughts.

Stayed there once years ago and loved the quiet pool and the view. However, I think the construction may change my mind. The Paddocks intrigue me because of the quick serve options but not so sure about the pool for the ages of our group.

Any thoughts would be appreciated thanks!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Great informative thread! After reading through many posts and because of the construction in Downtown Disney should I change my request to Paddocks? We are a group of two 50+ and three 20+ year olds staying in a 2 bedroom. I have requested Congress Park with view of Downtown Disney but am having second thoughts. Stayed there once years ago and loved the quiet pool and the view. However, I think the construction may change my mind. The Paddocks intrigue me because of the quick serve options but not so sure about the pool for the ages of our group. Any thoughts would be appreciated thanks!

The Paddock is really nice we are couple in our 40's and like it but we prefer the Grandstand because I am disabled and it's the first bus pick up. The Grandstand has a much quieter pool fir adults but the bar isn't always open. So consider this building as well.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

It sounds like the Paddock is the best place to stay. I requested Grandstand...does anyone know how long the walk is to Paddock? Is it better to request that area? Thanks

between the Grandstand and The paddock is about 10 to 15 mins depending how fast you walk. Either via the carriage house then by The Springs and over the bridge or round the golf course over towards The Carousel ( maybe quickest ) . Hth.

 

[Doug7856]

Great informative thread! After reading through many posts and because of the construction in Downtown Disney should I change my request to Paddocks?

We are a group of two 50+ and three 20+ year olds staying in a 2 bedroom. I have requested Congress Park with view of Downtown Disney but am having second thoughts.

Stayed there once years ago and loved the quiet pool and the view. However, I think the construction may change my mind. The Paddocks intrigue me because of the quick serve options but not so sure about the pool for the ages of our group.

Any thoughts would be appreciated thanks!

I'm a huge fan of the Grand Stand section. Nearly perfect in my opinion; however, I need to qualify that I've never stayed in the Paddocks. I agree on your concerns about Congress Park. We've stayed there several times and love the potential views, but now isn't the right time.

Have fun deciding and most importantly, don't second guess your final decision! It's all good!!

 

[WDWorld2003]

Thanks everyone.... I think I am going to change my room request. Never thought about Grandstand either.

Any good views to request? I love great views which is why I was choosing Congress Park. Also love BWV Boardwalk view but could not get that this time (our home resort) because of last minute res.

We are staying the second half at BCV so counting on Saratoga for at least a few days of a great view - I have been looking at snow on the ground since early December

 

[I Run Long]

We're thinking of requesting the Paddock area too. Looking on the map I see there is a major road/highway running beside that area. Just wondering if there is a lot of noise from it or not?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thanks everyone.... I think I am going to change my room request. Never thought about Grandstand either. Any good views to request? I love great views which is why I was choosing Congress Park. Also love BWV Boardwalk view but could not get that this time (our home resort) because of last minute res. We are staying the second half at BCV so counting on Saratoga for at least a few days of a great view - I have been looking at snow on the ground since early December

sadly you can't request a view at SSR but the resort is lovely you will like it. Not far to walk to see the water fountains, golf course all eye candy!

 

[MarkF0wle]

Hey gang.

We're heading into SSR on May 1st for our annual break, however our first time at this resort. Our 60 day check-in window opens the beginning of next month & we have been discussing what to request. We've looked over the map & to be honest the only real section we are looking to avoid is Carousel, since it seems to have few redeeming features.

Distance to/from the pool isn't essential as we're happy with a quiet pool. We would like to be close to a drinks refill station that'll be open in the evening & close to a bus stop. We will be eating breakfast most mornings at Artist's Palette but a brisk walk in the morning can be refreshing, so being in the middle isn't the be all & end all.

Otherwise would like a nice view, a drink station & a bus stop. Any recommendations on potential requests? We're staying in a 2BR, are these all the same or do I need to specifically ask for a room with double entrances into the bathroom (if they have those?)

Thanks all!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hey gang. We're heading into SSR on May 1st for our annual break, however our first time at this resort. Our 60 day check-in window opens the beginning of next month & we have been discussing what to request. We've looked over the map & to be honest the only real section we are looking to avoid is Carousel, since it seems to have few redeeming features. Distance to/from the pool isn't essential as we're happy with a quiet pool. We would like to be close to a drinks refill station that'll be open in the evening & close to a bus stop. We will be eating breakfast most mornings at Artist's Palette but a brisk walk in the morning can be refreshing, so being in the middle isn't the be all & end all. Otherwise would like a nice view, a drink station & a bus stop. Any recommendations on potential requests? We're staying in a 2BR, are these all the same or do I need to specifically ask for a room with double entrances into the bathroom (if they have those?) Thanks all!

Hi and welcome! Congrats on your stay I agree no to Congress but the others all have their own merits. For refillable mugs during the evening you would need The Paddocks or The Springs. There are refills at The Grandstand and The Paddocks but we found they close during the evening so you would need to go to The Artist Palette. The closest one is The Springs right next to it but The Paddock is nice and not that far to walk. I think you would need a 2 bed lock off but others may confirm. Hth!