SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . If we take the boat/walk to DTD, where exactly does it enter DTD?

Boats from SSR now drop you off at the old Pleasure Island dock. You can walk to either DTD or West side from there or take a water taxi.

 

[Marshay]

Boats from SSR now drop you off at the old Pleasure Island dock. You can walk to either DTD or West side from there or take a water taxi.

oh, thanks! I was hoping it was closer to Marketplace...that's where we spend the most time at DTD. We may just drive anyway since we'll have packages to carry.

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

And we may try the Balloon, too. Yes, I know it's $$$ for a 15 minute ride, but think our girls would love it!

How much does it cost?

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Somebody please sell this resort to me for my 3 year old. We are staying here for the first time and I just don't think it looks fun at all for little ones. I am sorry to say on here that I am on a wait list for WL and I keep calling about BCV but EVERYTHING is booked up. Other than the pool with the Donald squirty thing, what is great for kids? Please get me excited for this.

 

[rentayenta]

Some are, and some aren't. However, you can bundle up! The campground shows movies all year round, Chip and Dale come, there are songs and you're in a small open theater with bleachers and chairs on the ground. Everyone is invited to that....everyone is also invited to the movies at the BC. That's on the beach. There are other places around WDW that have movies at night, and we've enjoyed them many times.

I love this idea for a nice mellow night. My middle DD is a Chip and Dale nut so I will have to look into that.

 

[purplern]

How much does it cost?

Ticket Prices:

* $18 Adult (tax included) - Guests ages 10 and up
* $12 Children (tax included) - Guests ages 3 - 9
* Free- Guests 2 and under

 

[Dizny Dad]

Somebody please sell this resort to me for my 3 year old. We are staying here for the first time and I just don't think it looks fun at all for little ones. I am sorry to say on here that I am on a wait list for WL and I keep calling about BCV but EVERYTHING is booked up. Other than the pool with the Donald squirty thing, what is great for kids? Please get me excited for this.

High Rock springs also has a great slide; Grandstand has a number of squirty things.

The community center also has a list of activities for kids of all ages. There are movies shown in the evening at High Rock Springs pool.

If all else fails, there is always the pool bar. . . .

 

[bigAWL]

Somebody please sell this resort to me for my 3 year old. We are staying here for the first time and I just don't think it looks fun at all for little ones. I am sorry to say on here that I am on a wait list for WL and I keep calling about BCV but EVERYTHING is booked up. Other than the pool with the Donald squirty thing, what is great for kids? Please get me excited for this.

There are a few playgrounds around the property. I haven't stayed there yet, but I agree the theming doesn't look as "kid-interesting" as WL, and the pool not as exciting as Stormalong Bay. But then what pool is? That's why BCV is booked.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Disney represents enjoyment for kids of all ages.

I once sat in a hot tub at SSR late at night during spring break and after sharing the space with six new college graduates bragging about having the world by the tail (and trying not to spill their beer as they jumped into the hot tub; it was an interesting 20 minutes!), the last one to leave to pillage the quiet pool said to me, "there aren't many young people at this resort are there?" I answered quietly and with a smile "not usually".

I've loved SSR even more ever since.

Don't get me wrong, I love having families around me as I enjoy the resorts, but does every Disney resort have to have a Stormalong bay? Disney understands that Boomers have money now that they are empty nesters; and Disney is determined to have it. So, quiet pools are there for a reason: and they are all they are cracked up to be!

There is a place for everyone at Disney!

EnchantedPlayroom - Rest assured, you will have a great time at SSR!!!

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Disney represents enjoyment for kids of all ages.

I once sat in a hot tub at SSR late at night during spring break and after sharing the space with six new college graduates bragging about having the world by the tail (and trying not to spill their beer as they jumped into the hot tub; it was an interesting 20 minutes!), the last one to leave to pillage the quiet pool said to me, "there aren't many young people at this resort are there?" I answered quietly and with a smile "not usually".

I've loved SSR even more ever since.

Don't get me wrong, I love having families around me as I enjoy the resorts, but does every Disney resort have to have a Stormalong bay? Disney understands that Boomers have money now that they are empty nesters; and Disney is determined to have it. So, quiet pools are there for a reason: and they are all they are cracked up to be!

There is a place for everyone at Disney!

EnchantedPlayroom - Rest assured, you will have a great time at SSR!!!

Oh I agree. I waaaay appreciate things that are geared towards adults, relaxation, and ambiance. It's just boring as hell when I'm traveling with my 3 year old. Ha!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Oh I agree. I waaaay appreciate things that are geared towards adults, relaxation, and ambiance. It's just boring as hell when I'm traveling with my 3 year old. Ha!

Cherrish these days. . . . my 3 year old DD is now 29. Oh, to have just one more day with my 3 year old again . . . .

 

[kikiq]

Somebody please sell this resort to me for my 3 year old. We are staying here for the first time and I just don't think it looks fun at all for little ones. I am sorry to say on here that I am on a wait list for WL and I keep calling about BCV but EVERYTHING is booked up. Other than the pool with the Donald squirty thing, what is great for kids? Please get me excited for this.

Oh, your 3 year old will love it. Besides having lots of places to run, the playgrounds are in several places.

This one is at Congress Park.

This area is right next to the Congress Park pool on the way to DTD.

Of course, you never know what "critters" you will find on the banks, all kinds of ducks and cranes

Actually, I think the "condo" style DVCs with the lawns and walkways is almost better for families with small children because the property has room for them to play and be kids.

This is the walkway from the Grandstand area to the Tree House Villas.

I know SSR is not for everyone especially if you prefer the "hotel" type DVCs but both the main pool and the Grandstand pool have fountain features. The main pool has a nice slide in the rocks...lots of activities. PLUS if your little was a little older, there are the cutest little two wheel bicycles with training wheels you can rent. That actually was what sold us finally on SSR, our family is very active and my little niece loves to ride her bicycle. She can rent a bike and ride all over the resort without running into people.

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

PLUS if your little was a little older, there are the cutest little two wheel bicycles with training wheels you can rent. That actually was what sold us finally on SSR, our family is very active and my little niece loves to ride her bicycle. She can rent a bike and ride all over the resort without running into people.

That's cute. Does anyone know if there is a list of these types of things or price sheet?

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Cherrish these days. . . . my 3 year old DD is now 29. Oh, to have just one more day with my 3 year old again . . . .

Oh and believe me, I do! I just meant that SHE will be bored. Not that I would be bored with her.

 

[AirGoofy]

Cherrish these days. . . . my 3 year old DD is now 29. Oh, to have just one more day with my 3 year old again . . . .

Mixed feelings here. I try to enjoy every day with my dds (8,6) but only 2 more months to next Disney vacation.

This is the walkway from the Grandstand area to the Tree House Villas.

Thanks for the pictures, especially this one. We are planning a 2011 vacation to THV with my family and brother-in-law and his family. Never done THV before and it's good to know the walkway to the first bus stop.

 

[tringrove]

OMG ... just got back from our 1st trip home to SSR ... large rooms were awesome considering we were with extended family ... the pool rocked DS 18 mths had a blast ... can someone take me with them when they go back ... PLEASE!!! i'll be good i will i will

 

[pnyltwk]

Thanks for the pictures, especially this one. We are planning a 2011 vacation to THV with my family and brother-in-law and his family. Never done THV before and it's good to know the walkway to the first bus stop.[/QUOTE]

This is the walkway to the bus stop at Grandstand. THV has two of their own bus stops as well. Just wanted to make sure that you understood that. The THV are great I think. The suites are spacious and have plenty of room for a large group. I felt like we were in our own private treehouse out in the woods. We will definitely stay there again and again.

 

[AirGoofy]

This is the walkway to the bus stop at Grandstand. THV has two of their own bus stops as well. Just wanted to make sure that you understood that. The THV are great I think. The suites are spacious and have plenty of room for a large group. I felt like we were in our own private treehouse out in the woods. We will definitely stay there again and again.

Do the THV buses go to the theme parks? Or, is is just an internal shuttle. The in-laws have never been to Disney before, so I was trying to eliminate as much travel time.

 

[tomandrobin]

Do the THV buses go to the theme parks? Or, is is just an internal shuttle. The in-laws have never been to Disney before, so I was trying to eliminate as much travel time.

The internal THV shuttle goes only from THV to the Grand Stand and the Springs bus stops. The shuttle runs continuously and is very quick.

 

[disneychic]

Can't wait for our stay at SSR in 57 days