SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[BEASLYBOO]

but I'm also considering rolling the dice with no requests and seeing what we get. Since we've never been at all...what could the harm be?? Any thoughts?/

Don't do it!!!!!! You'll end up in the Carousel area, otherwise known as "No Man's Land", unless of course you don't care where you land!

I've never made request at any DVC resorts, never had a problem with views, floors etc., that it until I booked at SSR! 2 times in a row I ended up in Carousel, view of the parking lot, road and guard gate, twice! Very Dismal, not to mention you are far away from everything, the boat, the Turf Club, The Artist Palette! The next 3 times I booke SSR, I requested Congress Park, DTD view and I got it all 3 times. The balcony is important to us, we like to keep the doors open and have coffee out there, the view of DTD Disney both day and at night is great. We like the quiet pools, and we have friends who golf, so we dont spend too much time in the villa but I like walking around the landscaping to the boats/main pool etc. and Carousel just feels too removed from everything!

If I got Carousel again, I wouldn't pitch a fit, it's not the kind of person I am but I would think twice about booking at SSR again!

 

[nuts]

Don't do it!!!!!! You'll end up in the Carousel area, otherwise known as "No Man's Land", unless of course you don't care where you land!

Carousel is no longer no mans land. With the new pool at the Paddock so close, this area might actually enter civilization

 

[jrbarnes]

I also have to say we love CP with a DTD view. It is so relaxing to sit on the balcony.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Carousel is no longer no mans land. With the new pool at the Paddock so close, this area might actually enter civilization

I'll take your word for it, but I'm not tempting fate, the addition of a pool, not enough to convince me!

 

[Dizny Dad]

I'll take your word for it, but I'm not tempting fate, the addition of a pool, not enough to convince me!

I think we should now think of the far building in the Grandstand as being in "no man's land". I may be mistaken, but I think it is now farther from a pool/snack bar than other buildings.

 

[kikiq]

I think we should now think of the far building in the Grandstand as being in "no man's land". I may be mistaken, but I think it is now farther from a pool/snack bar than other buildings.

We stayed in that last Grandstand building in Dec 09. My neighbor and I were visiting our DDs in the WDW CP on her points so we were in a studio. I can attest to the LONG walk to the laundry room by the Grandstand pool...OY, getting up early...COLD, walking with a large heavy bag of laundry. However, we had a nice balcony view.

And you are close to the THVs

 

[BEASLYBOO]

However, we had a nice balcony view.

I don't care if I'm in no man's land as long as I have a view like that! Love it!
Parking lot and guard gate, not so much!

 

[AirGoofy]

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If I got Carousel again, I wouldn't pitch a fit, it's not the kind of person I am but I would think twice about booking at SSR again!

If that was an actual, working free carousel over in the Carousel, then it would be worthwhile. I don't see that one happening anytime soon.

 

[yaksack]

I thought I read somewhere that the CP pool will be closed in August. Does anyone know the actual closing date if this is true? Thanks.

What is the CP pool?

 

[tjhsr]

What is the CP pool?

The Congress Park quite pool. Oh it also rockers

 

[yaksack]

We are staying in the treehouse villas. Would the closing of the Congress Park pool affect us?

 

[Kathymford]

Don't do it!!!!!! You'll end up in the Carousel area, otherwise known as "No Man's Land", unless of course you don't care where you land!

I've never made request at any DVC resorts, never had a problem with views, floors etc., that it until I booked at SSR! 2 times in a row I ended up in Carousel, view of the parking lot, road and guard gate, twice! Very Dismal, not to mention you are far away from everything, the boat, the Turf Club, The Artist Palette! The next 3 times I booke SSR, I requested Congress Park, DTD view and I got it all 3 times. The balcony is important to us, we like to keep the doors open and have coffee out there, the view of DTD Disney both day and at night is great. We like the quiet pools, and we have friends who golf, so we dont spend too much time in the villa but I like walking around the landscaping to the boats/main pool etc. and Carousel just feels too removed from everything!

If I got Carousel again, I wouldn't pitch a fit, it's not the kind of person I am but I would think twice about booking at SSR again!

Ok, you convinced me!! I was already leaning this way anyway, and you just pushed me over the edge. Is there a time period I should put this request in? My trip isn't until October. Also, does a higher floor made a difference with view at all? Thanks!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Ok, you convinced me!! I was already leaning this way anyway, and you just pushed me over the edge. Is there a time period I should put this request in? My trip isn't until October. Also, does a higher floor made a difference with view at all? Thanks!

I would call and make my request now, and as far as the floor, well that's your preference, I personally always request 2nd floor or higher. I like a balcony!

 

[Kathymford]

I would call and make my request now, and as far as the floor, well that's your preference, I personally always request 2nd floor or higher. I like a balcony!

Thanks so much!! Just put in my requests. I truly love all the advice given on these boards!!

 

[maciec]

We are staying in the treehouse villas. Would the closing of the Congress Park pool affect us?

no. you are at one end of the resort and congress park is at the other end.

 

[tjhsr]

We are staying in the treehouse villas. Would the closing of the Congress Park pool affect us?

THV's have there own pool. And the Grandstand section pool is not to far from THV's. And as stated before the CP pool is at the other end of the resort. But the Paddock pool and main pool will be very busy.

 

[tjhsr]

I can't see any tables with umbrella's in any of the Paddock pool pictures? Or maybe i just missed them. I can't image there aren't some. Does someone have a picture showing them?

 

[tjhsr]

Any recent pictures of the pool ?

 

[Chernadan]

Hooray for SSR lovers thread. Sometimes I think SSR gets a bad rap but I dearly love it. Saratoga Springs is where I was born and when Diz offered this up on DVC I snapped at the chance and I couldn't be happier. Love all the great pics, off to go oogle some more!

 

[bnk1120]

I subscribed to this thread about a year ago. I loved looking at all the pics! Well I am here right now hanging out at high rock springs pool. Just love the resort!! My dh was hesitant about staying here, but now he is saying he wouldn't mind adding on here! We really love the laid-back feeling and the walk to dtD is awesome. Just thrilled to be at ssr!!!