SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[DiznyDi]

Jealous here, too!
Have a really nice trip dvc4life and enjoy seeing your kids perform.

 

[toocherie]

two weeks from today I will be there! with six of my good friends (and the daughter of one)!

I've had a bottle of champagne in my OL for a year and a half--it is getting drunk this trip!

 

[AuroraMeansDawn]

I wanted to thank you all for this thread and your insights and photos. My DH and I are celebrating 25 years of mostly blissful marriage next month in a 1BR at the SSR.

I have just developed a NEED to find those rockers. They are in Congress Park? Is that correct? So we would request a Congress Park Villa with at DTD View if possible?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[kikiq]

I have just developed a NEED to find those rockers. They are in Congress Park? Is that correct? So we would request a Congress Park Villa with at DTD View if possible?

This is a view of the CP fountain looking toward DTD...rocking chairs. We have reports that there are more rocking chairs.

 

[nolanboys]

First trip home in 12 days. Can't wait!

 

[Dizny Dad]

With all these trips back HOME, those of us left behind hope to see some pictures of the progress in the new Paddock Pool area.

And for all those going home in the next few weeks - ENJOY!

 

[AuroraMeansDawn]

This is a view of the CP fountain looking toward DTD...rocking chairs. We have reports that there are more rocking chairs.

Thank you so much. Just put in my request for Congress Park with the DTD view! Here's hoping we get it! That looks amazing and I will count the rockers and report back!

 

[AirGoofy]

This is a view of the CP fountain looking toward DTD...rocking chairs. We have reports that there are more rocking chairs.

Awesome picture. Thanks for posting.

 

[tjhsr]

This is a view of the CP fountain looking toward DTD...rocking chairs. We have reports that there are more rocking chairs.

Yep i counted 7 chairs in March I'm pretty sure 5 has been the most we have counted before this trip.

 

[Corinne]

Hi All,

Nice to see some of my fellow WL Groupies here!! We added a few days to our late May/early June trip and SSR was the only resort with availabilty. I am sure there are many threads on fav locations, but I thought I would ask 'the ssr lovers' where their favorite location is and why. TIA!

 

[kikiq]

Hi All,

Nice to see some of my fellow WL Groupies here!! We added a few days to our late May/early June trip and SSR was the only resort with availabilty. I am sure there are many threads on fav locations, but I thought I would ask 'the ssr lovers' where their favorite location is and why. TIA!

Our personal favorite is Congress Park. My DH will stay not anywhere else. It's a good thing our requests been granted so far. I also think the Grandstand near the pool is nice. A friend and I stayed in Grandstand near the golf course 2 years ago. It had a great fountain and golf course view, but was a little bit of walk to the pool/laundry.

 

[lowe@massed.net]

Hi All,

Nice to see some of my fellow WL Groupies here!! We added a few days to our late May/early June trip and SSR was the only resort with availabilty. I am sure there are many threads on fav locations, but I thought I would ask 'the ssr lovers' where their favorite location is and why. TIA!

Hi Corinne,
After our last stay at SSR, we will always request Congress Park. We asked for top floor, DTD view and this is what we got:


Early morning view from our balcony by mslalowe, on Flickr

We loved our early morning walks from SSR to DTD and back. More photos from that trip at http://www.flickr.com/photos/msla/sets/72157625223789335/ and the trip report on my blog starts here http://kay-lo.blogspot.com/2010/11/back-at-world-day-1.html

 

[Corinne]

Thanks for the responses...how far is Congress Park from bus stops, and restaurants? Is it close to the check-in area? I obviously know nothing about SSR!!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

Thanks for the responses...how far is Congress Park from bus stops, and restaurants? Is it close to the check-in area? I obviously know nothing about SSR!!!!

Glad you could find us. I crashed the VWL last October and it nice, but some big differences. SSR is a resort style, which means 5 bus stops. Grandstand area has a great pool for children, and is 1st on/off buses from Theme Parks, and opposite route for DTD. CP has nice, quiet pool. As for dining, WL has more than SSR. The QS and only TS (Turf Club) are at the carriage house/Springs area, which has the only feature pool until June, the Paddocks will open a feature pool there. Turf club has best Prime Rib anywhere, & I would put it against filet at Le Celliet and Jiko - it is that good. The Springs has a small water slide. SSR has a community room of activities, again near Springs area. The check in is at Carriage House/Spring Area. I like Springs first, CP for view if DTD, Grandstand for pool & 1st bus stop. Paddock will move up to 2nd after new feature pool & food. Never stay in Carousel. Enjoy!

 

[bnk1120]

My dh is not sold on ssr but I want an add- on here. Would love to do the treehouses every other year. How can I convince him that ssr is a perfect choice for us??? What makes ssr special?

 

[Corinne]

Glad you could find us

Thanks for all the info AirGoofy! In what order were the area's built? Which is the oldest/newest? Thanks!!

 

[AirGoofy]

Thanks for all the info AirGoofy! In what order were the area's built? Which is the oldest/newest? Thanks!!

Sorry, not the hx guy. I bought in 2008, so wasn't there in the beginning.

 

[KLEONARD]

Thanks for all the info AirGoofy! In what order were the area's built? Which is the oldest/newest? Thanks!!

DW and I bought in Feb 2005.
First was Congress Park, then Springs, Paddocks, Carousel, Grandstand and finally the cool reboot of the Tree House Villas.

Kevin

 

[Corinne]

Thank you Kevin.

 

[Conan the Librarian]

Thanks for the responses...how far is Congress Park from bus stops, and restaurants? Is it close to the check-in area? I obviously know nothing about SSR!!!!

Congress park has it's own bus stop. The four buildings are in an arc around it.
The Marketplace busstop at DTD is about 5 minutes walk from the pool.


It's also a 5 to 7 minute walk to the check-in area, or, if there is a bus at the stop, just grab a seat. To get back, you can grab a DTD bus and it will take you back to Congress Park. We usually just walk.

CP is the only place in SSR we have stayed in.