SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Coach81]

Not young anymore just passed the 41 mark.. but I feel (and act) like I'm 20...

 

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Staying at SSR. We have ADR's at 1900 PF. Is my best bet to take a boat to DTD and then catch the bus to GF?

 

[Dizny Dad]

Staying at SSR. We have ADR's at 1900 PF. Is my best bet to take a boat to DTD and then catch the bus to GF?

Options, Options . . . .There are a number of ways to go, but DW and I would most probably take a bus to MK, then walk right onto the Monorail to the GF. We try to avoid bussing through DTD, as they tend to be long trips that are inclusive of everywhere that seems to fit in along the way, plus they are filled to a higher percentage with those not staying at the parks.

 

[tjhsr]

Not really 56 later this year. But I don't think i'm old either. But what I do is try really hard to stay away from fried foods. Even on vacation. Ice cream is my one problem. Even if we don't walk over to DTD I will walk up and get myself a mickey ears ice cream. One of the things I really enjoy about SSR is just walking around the resort every morning and I will walk quite a bit. Then grab a cup of coffee and head for the CP quiet pool and sit in one of the rockers

 

[RLRDA]

They are simply incredible.. after we do our add-on in the next year or so.. we may be booking them just for our family.. we love the THV!!!

I am going to try to book a THV for next August....we won't have a car and I've read that you need to take a shuttle back to SSR to hop on Disney transpo. Is that right? Did you use the buses? If so, was it a pain?

 

[Doingitagain]

I am going to try to book a THV for next August....we won't have a car and I've read that you need to take a shuttle back to SSR to hop on Disney transpo. Is that right? Did you use the buses? If so, was it a pain?

We have stayed at THV twice for over ten nights and didn't have a problem. Sometimes we took the nice walking path and sometimes the bus. But I will note we did not have a stroller or scooter.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . I will walk quite a bit. Then grab a cup of coffee and head for the CP quiet pool and sit in one of the rockers

I think the "Rockers" are mentioned on every page thoughout this thread.

To those that enjoy them so much, let's keep it down or there wont be one available after our walk; and to those that have yet to discover them . . . . nevermind.

 

[Doug7856]

Yesterday I booked the THV for our July '11 stay. This will be our second stay in a THV. I'm thinking of adding an extra night to make it eight nights. Anyone know if I can add a night today or do I have to wait until 11 months from that day (next week)?

 

[RLRDA]

We have stayed at THV twice for over ten nights and didn't have a problem. Sometimes we took the nice walking path and sometimes the bus. But I will note we did not have a stroller or scooter.

I guess what I'm really wondering is....what is the scenario? Do you wait at a bus stop at the THVs and a bus brings you to the Grandstand section so you can hop a bus to MK (or wherever)? How exactly is the transportation set up for the THV section?

 

[Coach81]

Not really 56 later this year. But I don't think i'm old either. But what I do is try really hard to stay away from fried foods. Even on vacation. Ice cream is my one problem. Even if we don't walk over to DTD I will walk up and get myself a mickey ears ice cream. One of the things I really enjoy about SSR is just walking around the resort every morning and I will walk quite a bit. Then grab a cup of coffee and head for the CP quiet pool and sit in one of the rockers

Sounds like a great plan!!! I'm finding more and more that I'm starting to enjoy just sitting poolside watching my boys swim just as much as visiting the parks these days..

I am going to try to book a THV for next August....we won't have a car and I've read that you need to take a shuttle back to SSR to hop on Disney transpo. Is that right? Did you use the buses? If so, was it a pain?

I guess what I'm really wondering is....what is the scenario? Do you wait at a bus stop at the THVs and a bus brings you to the Grandstand section so you can hop a bus to MK (or wherever)? How exactly is the transportation set up for the THV section?

We were in Villa #2203 and we just walked (about 7 mins) to the grandstand bus stop and grabbed the bus there. We had very little problems with bus transportation. We could have walked about 2 mins to the THV bus stop, but we chose to just enjoy a nice stroll to the grandstand.

Good luck, and have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[tinkerbell2u]

Hello,

We are going to be at SSR from 9/25 to 10/2. My Grandson will be turning 2 on the 26th (Sunday ). We have reservations for Chef Mickey's that morning.
I wanted to make the rest of his day at SSR special. Has anyone here done anything at the resort ? Does the resort help with this kind of stuff ? I really need ideas on how to handle this. It is the first time my DD and her DH and my grandson will be at Disney. He just loves Mickey. I don't want to tell them anything is planned so I can surprise him and his parents. I really want this to be special. If you have done the birthday or have any ideas please let me know. Thanks

 

[franandaj]

Yesterday I booked the THV for our July '11 stay. This will be our second stay in a THV. I'm thinking of adding an extra night to make it eight nights. Anyone know if I can add a night today or do I have to wait until 11 months from that day (next week)?

I'm pretty sure I had to wait a week to book the second part when I booked us in there for 10 days for our trip this past January.

 

[tjhsr]

I think the "Rockers" are mentioned on every page thoughout this thread.

To those that enjoy them so much, let's keep it down or there wont be one available after our walk; and to those that have yet to discover them . . . . nevermind.

What rockers

 

[Coach81]

Hello,

We are going to be at SSR from 9/25 to 10/2. My Grandson will be turning 2 on the 26th (Sunday ). We have reservations for Chef Mickey's that morning.
I wanted to make the rest of his day at SSR special. Has anyone here done anything at the resort ? Does the resort help with this kind of stuff ? I really need ideas on how to handle this. It is the first time my DD and her DH and my grandson will be at Disney. He just loves Mickey. I don't want to tell them anything is planned so I can surprise him and his parents. I really want this to be special. If you have done the birthday or have any ideas please let me know. Thanks

You could try to notify the resort ahead of time.. usually that is all it takes for them to add some extra

Good luck, and have a great time!

 

[my3princes]

Hello,

We are going to be at SSR from 9/25 to 10/2. My Grandson will be turning 2 on the 26th (Sunday ). We have reservations for Chef Mickey's that morning.
I wanted to make the rest of his day at SSR special. Has anyone here done anything at the resort ? Does the resort help with this kind of stuff ? I really need ideas on how to handle this. It is the first time my DD and her DH and my grandson will be at Disney. He just loves Mickey. I don't want to tell them anything is planned so I can surprise him and his parents. I really want this to be special. If you have done the birthday or have any ideas please let me know. Thanks

You can notify the resort and they will make a note of it on your reservation. Don't expect much. Last trip we celebrated our 18th Anniversary and they left us a picture of Mickey and Minnie which was signed by both of them. The other side of the folder had a photopass discount card. If you really want to do something special you need to take matters into your own hands then if Disney does something on their own it will be extra magic. If you have a car I would suggest running to one of the grocery stores or superWalmart and getting a cake and some little Disney souvenirs. You can always sneak those into your villa while the little guy is napping or swimming. If you don't have a car you could have Disney make up a cake for you (pricey) I think the Disney Florists might deliver a cake and I know that you can order a gift basket through them. We've celebrated many birthdays as WDW. Sometimes I packed little "Mickey and Pals" gifts in my luggage and just snuck them out, sometimes a run to the store. You can easily get crepe paper and other hanging decorations locally so you can go as big as you want, but I would not expect more than a signed photo from the resort.

 

[tjhsr]

Sounds like a great plan!!! I'm finding more and more that I'm starting to enjoy just sitting poolside watching my boys swim just as much as visiting the parks these days..


Our DGC is going this trip.She is walking now and we plan on spending a lot of time at the pool and just enjoying the resort. This will be her 3rd DVC stay at 20 months old. By her second birthday she will be a real DVC expert

 

[Dizny Dad]

What rockers

 

[dbprimeaux]

Hello,

We are going to be at SSR from 9/25 to 10/2. My Grandson will be turning 2 on the 26th (Sunday ). We have reservations for Chef Mickey's that morning.
I wanted to make the rest of his day at SSR special. Has anyone here done anything at the resort ? Does the resort help with this kind of stuff ? I really need ideas on how to handle this. It is the first time my DD and her DH and my grandson will be at Disney. He just loves Mickey. I don't want to tell them anything is planned so I can surprise him and his parents. I really want this to be special. If you have done the birthday or have any ideas please let me know. Thanks

A few trips ago...DH contacted Disney Florist. They decorated the whole villa (2bd). There was flowers for me, a Disney picture frame with an autographed picture of the Fab 5, Mickey footprints on the floor leading into bedroom #2 (kids room), a huge Mickey sitting on the entertainment center, and a big yellow and red package sitting on the bed - inside was a light up thing, sprayfan, hidden mickey book, big white mickey glove, pens, and an autograph book and disney tattooes....

Our kids loved it!! And it was the most beautiful bouqet of flowers I have ever gotten!!

 

[tinkerbell2u]

Thanks for all the info!
Where do I find the number for the Disney Florest? What grocery store is best for getting a cake from ? I don't care for Walmarts bakery. Thanks again!

 

[AirGoofy]

Well, after much planning and debating, we finally have negotiated a 6 night THV stay for 9 people for October 2011. It is my family, BIL and his family, and MIL. Now, I just have to wait a few months to book it and hope that we don't have to continue the debate. Since it is their 1st time going, we are going to do the Castle for sure, but still debating the others. I usually plan our DVC vacations and enjoy doing so. But, trying to make 3 families happy is a lot more difficult.