SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Coach81]

I have our vacations planned out until 2013.. we love our DVC!!!

 

[rondesj]

I have only stayed there one time. I am not good at usinf this siteyet. i do not understand all this thread stuff yet, how to add pictures and links. But, with practice I will get better. I am still tryingf to figure out what it means to earn your ears, or how to do it.

 

[AirGoofy]

Great point! We always have two trips in the works at a time when ever we go "Home". Soon after the return, our conversations at the dinner table turn to plans for the next magical moments in the works. I'd say no more than about 3 weeks until there is a nightly discussion about the next trip.

How about everyone else?

We go Spring and Fall Breaks, so there is at least one trip already booked when we return. This morning, I worked on the dining reservations for the April trip. Actually, I already made them last month, but after an eating fest on the Deluxe Dining Plan, we realized we can not do that again. So, I was able to modify them and still get what I wanted. I still need to review the Photopass and upload camera photos, so there is still some Disney magic happening here.

I have our vacations planned out until 2013.. we love our DVC!!!

Me too. I know the points will be different, or at least for us, as Easter dates move around, but it is still fun planning.

 

[Teach08]

We just got settled in the Paddock for our first-ever stay at SSR. We LOVE the room, the sofa-bed is surprisingly comfy (thank goodness...the teenager has to use it, and she is...well...a teenager), and the patio and view are lovely.

HOWEVER--at check-in, we discovered that you have to book your dining plan at least 48 hours before check-in. Apparently, our points owner didn't know that either.

NO DINING PLAN???

This is going to put a huge damper on our eating for budgeting reasons, especially at F&W tomorrow. I cannot fathom any reason for this restriction--it's a purchase that's electronically added to your card, for heaven's sake.

So I guess this is just a heads-up (unless others have posted and I missed it?) and a question: is this all DVC resorts?

 

[Doug7856]

HOWEVER--at check-in, we discovered that you have to book your dining plan at least 48 hours before check-in. Apparently, our points owner didn't know that either.

NO DINING PLAN???

This is going to put a huge damper on our eating for budgeting reasons, especially at F&W tomorrow. I cannot fathom any reason for this restriction--it's a purchase that's electronically added to your card, for heaven's sake.

So I guess this is just a heads-up (unless others have posted and I missed it?) and a question: is this all DVC resorts?

Yes, the dining plan must be booked 48 hours in advance for all DVC stays.

 

[lapdwife]

I am so desperately missing our "home" right now. We just might have to make it work next year!

 

[AirGoofy]

We just got settled in the Paddock for our first-ever stay at SSR. HOWEVER--at check-in, we discovered that you have to book your dining plan at least 48 hours before check-in. Apparently, our points owner didn't know that either. NO DINING PLAN???

Glad to hear that you like your room and your teenager is happy. Oldest dd, age 8, is going on 13. Argh....

Sorry to hear about the Dining Plan. Yes, it is that way for all DVC resorts. There has been rumors that the Dining Plan will change to payment at the time of booking, but a bus driver probably started that one. If it's any consolation, we just got back last week on the deluxe dining plan, and I "added" up our savings. It turns out we had free drink mugs and free snacks - that's it. I also had that awful, bloated feeling trying to shove down an appetizer, entree, and desert at meal times. Next time, we are not doing a dining plan. Enjoy your trip.

 

[mecllap]

We just got settled in the Paddock for our first-ever stay at SSR. We LOVE the room, the sofa-bed is surprisingly comfy (thank goodness...the teenager has to use it, and she is...well...a teenager), and the patio and view are lovely.

HOWEVER--at check-in, we discovered that you have to book your dining plan at least 48 hours before check-in. Apparently, our points owner didn't know that either.

NO DINING PLAN???

This is going to put a huge damper on our eating for budgeting reasons, especially at F&W tomorrow. I cannot fathom any reason for this restriction--it's a purchase that's electronically added to your card, for heaven's sake.

So I guess this is just a heads-up (unless others have posted and I missed it?) and a question: is this all DVC resorts?

Sorry you didn't know about the DP pre-planning ahead of time -- it does allow you to spread the cost over a longer period of time. But it also leads to eating more food than needed, and may not actually be a cost savings (depending on which plan, how much you usually eat, and how you use it). If you use the kitchen some, you will definitely save money on food overall (one of the main bennies of timeshares for me anyway). I'd rather save money on food by not eating out, so I can stay longer.

 

[BlakeNJ]

We have stayed at SSR twice before. Both times have been in the Grandstand section which we LOVE. I would like to try something new--maybe Congress Park. We are traveling with my father in law who has low stamina. Would Congress Park be too remote for him? I don't see us going to Artist Pallet often since we eat mostly in the room or out. I assume buses to the parks are close. We will have a car so really no reason to take the bus unless for some reason we split up at times. I chose Congress Park for the views. Will we be ok or is the Springs a better choice?

Thanks!

 

[Dizny Dad]

We have stayed at SSR twice before. Both times have been in the Grandstand section which we LOVE. I would like to try something new--maybe Congress Park. We are traveling with my father in law who has low stamina. Would Congress Park be too remote for him? I don't see us going to Artist Pallet often since we eat mostly in the room or out. I assume buses to the parks are close. We will have a car so really no reason to take the bus unless for some reason we split up at times. I chose Congress Park for the views. Will we be ok or is the Springs a better choice?

Thanks!

You will LOVE Congress Park. As with all sections, it has a bus stop centrally located. It indeed has lovely views (ask for a DTD view), but is also the easiest walk to DTD. The quiet pool is wonderful with minimal crowds just about anytime of the day. The Hot Tub has a great view toward DTD, and at night is just lovely!

Do it!

 

[Dizny Dad]

We received our reservation confirmation for our May 2011 trip for 10 days at SSR. At the bottom of the sheet were a few notes. One said that we should be aware that during our stay the main pool (High Rock Springs) would be closed for refurbishment.

That struck me as odd, since the Paddock pool will be closed due to the upgrade going on there. Then it hit me! There are only two pools left open; Grandstand & Congress Park.

Can you imagine the crowd at Grandstand! That was our desired venue, with Congress Park being second. With our May trips generally the only trip of the year with guaranteed pool time (December can be "iffy") I had visions of wall to wall kids in both pools. Suddenly my thoughts were disturbed by a beach ball bouncing off of my head . . . I needed to get out of there!

DW & I discussed the situation and decided to call member services to confirm this situation. As it stands now, with the Paddock pool scheduled to beginning demo and construction on Dec. 3, 2010, and completed in June 2011, the pools would be just too crowded for me, not to mention the higher risk of a Hot Tub IFI (Infant Fecal Incidence).

So with some disappointment, we opted to change locations and stay at another DVC resort for our May trip to The World.

We will still make an afternoon visit to SSR, test drive the Rockers, enjoy a snack at Artist Palette to absorb the atmosphere, all just to get our SSR "Fix".

 

[nolanboys]

Do you know when they are shutting down the High Rock Springs pool? We're going in March and will be disappointed if it is closed down.

 

[Coach81]

ouch.. kinda glad we aren't going home this summer.. a trip to see Harry Potter is on deck.. Good to know that probably the next time we come home there will be a great new water area!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Do you know when they are shutting down the High Rock Springs pool? We're going in March and will be disappointed if it is closed down.

I don't have any dates for the High rock Springs refurb. We just didn't think to ask. We just asked if the refurb was indeed correct, and then made a change in resorts. Our trip is the first part of May, 2011.

 

[nolanboys]

I called MS about High Rock Springs pool and she said the only thing about pools is about the Paddock pool. So, I'm hoping she's right. I would hate not to have a feature pool for the kids. If anyone else hear's contrary to this(we're going end of March), please let me know.

 

[tjhsr]

We are trying OKW in early May but part of the party thinks they won't be able to go. We have a Grand villa but we were thinking about switching back to a 2br at SSR. Might have to think about that now. We have the twin DGC going and at 2-1/2 yrs an over crowded pool would be a real problem.

 

[yaksack]

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[Dizny Dad]

Welcome yaksack!

 

[Coach81]

hey Yak!

 

[mamaprincess]

Great point! We always have two trips in the works at a time when ever we go "Home". Soon after the return, our conversations at the dinner table turn to plans for the next magical moments in the works. I'd say no more than about 3 weeks until there is a nightly discussion about the next trip.

How about everyone else? How long after your return from The World can you keep your mind focused on reality until your mind is being pulled back into thought of those rockers, hot tubs, quiet pools and open lush greens SSR offers?

I am generally always in planning mode so I just kick it up to the next level when we get back from a trip to try to ward off a post WDW depression. I'll be anxiously waiting for the 11 mos window to book us for next Christmas when we return from our upcoming Christmas trip. That will just be a few weeks post vacation.