SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[kikiq]

Bags are packed. SWA tickets printed. Should be at the Carriage House to check in around 11:00 in the morning Find myself a rocker. SSR here we come

Enjoy...so wish we were going there.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Bags are packed. SWA tickets printed. Should be at the Carriage House to check in around 11:00 in the morning Find myself a rocker. SSR here we come

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh . . . . a rocker . . . cool way to start the adventure; slow down and enjoy it!

Please take pictures of the new Paddock Pool area. We need an update!

 

[dvc4life]

Bags are packed. SWA tickets printed. Should be at the Carriage House to check in around 11:00 in the morning Find myself a rocker. SSR here we come

Ahhhhhhhhhh. Have fun!!!!

 

[csharpwv]

PLEASE take photos of the pool construction! I am so excited for SSR to have another feature pool area! Saratoga is so vast and spread out, that I think this pool addition is a long time coming!

We own a smaller contract at SSR - and can't wait to stay in the treehouse villas some day! They look so cool!

With the volume of room inventory at SSR it just makes sense to have another themed/feature pool area.

Correct me if I'm wrong - but won't this make SSR the first DVC resort to have TWO pool slides?

I just wish they could add some cool horse and/or racing features like horse drawn carriages or horseback riding. It's a really cool theme - it just some 'real' development. I also wish they would add some small shops in - cool stuff like an old fashioned ice cream parlor like Beaches and Cream over at the Beach Club - that's so cool! SSR needs more 'stuff' to establish an identity and really make it more of a 'resort'.

Just my opinion, though!

 

[ree123]

Bags are packed. SWA tickets printed. Should be at the Carriage House to check in around 11:00 in the morning Find myself a rocker. SSR here we come

POOL CONSTUCTION PICTURES PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Have fun. Im super green with envy

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi Everyone:

DH/I will be staying at SSR in May. Do we need to pack pool towels or will they be provided at the pool?

For all those traveling to WDW/SSR soon... have a wonderful vacation!

Thanks for your help!

 

[AirGoofy]

the first DVC resort to have TWO pool slides?

I just wish they could add some cool horse and/or racing features like horse drawn carriages or horseback riding. It's a really cool theme - it just some 'real' development. I also wish they would add some small shops in - cool stuff like an old fashioned ice cream parlor like Beaches and Cream over at the Beach Club - that's so cool! SSR needs more 'stuff' to establish an identity and really make it more of a 'resort'.

Just my opinion, though!

If you count CR part of BLT or Jambo part of AKV, the it would not be first. But, I think they may be the best. I agree with you about extras at SSR. I would like to see a moving, actual carousel at the Carousel, as well as a steam engine train around the property for use as an internal shuttle.

 

[AirGoofy]

Hi Everyone:

DH/I will be staying at SSR in May. Do we need to pack pool towels or will they be provided at the pool?

For all those traveling to WDW/SSR soon... have a wonderful vacation!

Thanks for your help!

poolside

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi AirGoofy:

poolside

for your help!

 

[Tinker Bell Fan]

Love the pictures! Can't wait - we'll be there in April - celebrating our 20th anniversary. Last time we were at SSR was 2009 (DH was too sick last year to go).

We've got a reservation at SSR but am thinking of changing to WLV since our friends are staying there. We'll see. Miss our home away from home!

 

[dvc4life]

Two weeks from today we will be there. And I can't wait!!!!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

We've got a reservation at SSR but am thinking of changing to WLV since our friends are staying there. We'll see. Miss our home away from home!

We stayed at WLV last time, as we had never been there before and wanted to try it. Like most, it was really nice. The theming is really cool, proximity to MK is awesome, and location on the lake is great. I thought the Turf Club was better than their signature Artist Point, and the pools are not much over at WLV. Still, when you are anywhere at Disney, it's always good. Have a great trip.

 

[Disneymanic]

Two weeks from today we will be at our Home. I can hardly wait for this trip because my DS and his DW and my DD and her girlfriend will be staying there for the first time. My DW and I love it there!

 

[Sheribo]

Anyone there now who could post a March activity schedule? We're super excited about our trip in 6 days.

 

[ree123]

POOL CONSTUCTION PICTURES PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Have fun. Im super green with envy

PRETTY PLEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSE!! POOL construction updates and/or pics.....

 

[AirGoofy]

Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going.

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

 

[tea pot]

Well, this year's THV fell apart. Some may remember my rantings, but BIL stopped it all. For those newbies, DW and I offered BIL, his family, and MIL a trip with us to stay at THV. He initially accepted, then demanded we also pay for his tickets and meals (which his mother agreed to do), and then demanded we move it to July. Then, since the BIL wouldn't go, MIL backed out as well. The apple does not fall far. My children really wanted to go with their grandmother, so I am a little disappointed. But, I really can't stand the guy and the only way I make it through holidays is to drink heavily. So, I am glad he is not going.

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

No your not crazy (I remember your post about your BIL)
A WDW trip with Like Minded friends/family can be Magical and the THV is a great place to stay. We love it.... esp love the deck try to get a water view.

We have been in both situations. We have "treated" a certain family member and her children to family trips...they were so Ungrateful and constantly complaining
We have also had many more trips with friends and other family members that were truly a wonderful experience.

Don't let him spoil your Magic.

 

[AirGoofy]

No your not crazy (I remember your post about your BIL)
A WDW trip with Like Minded friends/family can be Magical and the THV is a great place to stay. We love it.... esp love the deck try to get a water view.

We have been in both situations. We have "treated" a certain family member and her children to family trips...they were so Ungrateful and constantly complaining
We have also had many more trips with friends and other family members that were truly a wonderful experience.

Don't let him spoil your Magic.

Thanks. I struggled, but have moved past BIL. We will not ask them again, and I doubt he will ask us. As for the friends, I am happy to share our good fortune & Disney magic. We get along real well, but he has expressed an interest in WDW. We have been to swimming pools w/ each other families, & his family has done Nickelodeon/ Six Flags stuff, so I think they would have fun.

 

[franandaj]

Now, a new opportunity as emerged. Friends have asked about going to WDW with us. She and DW were college roommates, DW and I are their children's godparents, and he and I get along really well (and get into trouble occasionally). I never really wanted to go with BIL, that was DW's idea, but they would be fun to go to WDW with. My first thought - a THV trip in October 2012 sounds great. Am I delusional to even want to try this again?

As long as you have things worked out in advance so that there are no unmet expectations and you get along well, it's a fabulous idea! We just completed two add-ons and now have enough points to take two trips a year, one by our selves and one inviting along friends. I'm working on a website for all my friends who are not so familiar with WDW with all the information that Disneyland vets have no idea about like 180 day ADRs, DME, resort transportation, etc. so that they can have some say in planning the trips we want to take.

 

[tjhsr]

Some pictures of the new Paddock pool. Coming along quite well. Just got back today so i don't know if someone has already put some recent pictures on here.