SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[AirGoofy]

Newbie here. We just bought in to SSR. How long is the walk from Congress Park to the Turf Club? I remember that the Grandstand is close to the restaurants but I got the impression it was more kid-oriented than some other areas and our kids are grown so we're more into convenience now. Which would be a good area to request? TIA

Here is the link to the map of SSR. http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/SSMap.pdf

I can't remember exactly, so I'm going to say 15 minutes. It may be longer depending on what building you are in. We just stroll along and a slow pace with dds (8,6), so I'm sure you can walk it much faster. I think the distance from Grandstand and CP to main restaurants is about the same, depending on what building you are in. Do you want convenience to the main restaurants? If so, go with the Springs - that is the closest. CP is the most convenient to walk to DTD and then get to the main areas at SSR as well.

 

[tjhsr]

Have they started construction yet?

 

[Dizny Dad]

Newbie here. We just bought in to SSR. How long is the walk from Congress Park to the Turf Club? . . . . . . Which would be a good area to request? TIA

Welcome Home!

It takes DW and I not more than 8 - 10 minutes to walk from the farthest Congress Park building to the Turf Club.

For a more relaxed visit with low child count, we like both Congress Park and The Paddock quiet pools and Hot tubs. But now that the Paddock will be upgrading, it will have a much higher child count.

Stick with the Grandstand - medium child count and cool little bar (which lowers the noticable count).

Have fun!

 

[notaclue]

Welcome Home!

It takes DW and I not more than 8 - 10 minutes to walk from the farthest Congress Park building to the Turf Club.

For a more relaxed visit with low child count, we like both Congress Park and The Paddock quiet pools and Hot tubs. But now that the Paddock will be upgrading, it will have a much higher child count.

Stick with the Grandstand - medium child count and cool little bar (which lowers the noticable count).

Have fun!

Our guide mentioned that they were putting in a new pool and restaurant. Any idea what type restaurant they are putting in, counter type or sit down? Thanks for the advice.

 

[mamaprincess]

Our guide mentioned that they were putting in a new pool and restaurant. Any idea what type restaurant they are putting in, counter type or sit down? Thanks for the advice.

Counter service.

 

[tomandrobin]

Been awhile since I stopped by the SSR thread. Just wanted to say Hi and that SSR is still our favorite DVC resort. We are "softly" looking for another SSR contract to add to our point total!

 

[Candy Orlando]

Walt Disney loved horses. He was a great polo player. Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is a reflection of him. He would be proud of it. The theme is perfectly elegant. Of all of the Vacation Club Resorts, it is equal to the Grand Floridian because of it's chosen theme and decor.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Walt Disney loved horses. He was a great polo player. Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is a reflection of him. He would be proud of it. The theme is perfectly elegant. Of all of the Vacation Club Resorts, it is equal to the Grand Floridian because of it's chosen theme and decor.

And Walt's love of Railroads is well known, too, and is reflected in the steam trains around the Magic Kingdom, and his enthusiasm for the monorail system. The Carolwood Pacific Room at VWL has some interesting memorabilia from his personal backyard railroad from his home in California.

Walt had many loves, but the top was his wife and family - hence the family oriented business he created and is going strong today!

 

[AirGoofy]

And Walt's love of Railroads is well known, too, and is reflected in the steam trains around the Magic Kingdom, and his enthusiasm for the monorail system.

I know WDW is not going to build a monorail track to SSR or DTD, but it would be a great idea to put in a steam train internal route at SSR or steam train from SSR to one of the theme parks. The only thing I don't like about SSR is the bus transport system. Just like BWV and BCV have a boat to Epcot and DHS, WL and BLT have boat and monorail access to MK and Epcot, I wish SSR had another form of transportation to the theme parks.

 

[Dizny Dad]

I know WDW is not going to build a monorail track to SSR or DTD, but it would be a great idea to put in a steam train internal route at SSR or steam train from SSR to one of the theme parks. The only thing I don't like about SSR is the bus transport system. Just like BWV and BCV have a boat to Epcot and DHS, WL and BLT have boat and monorail access to MK and Epcot, I wish SSR had another form of transportation to the theme parks.

Ooooooh, I like that thinking! Although the boats do take SSR lovers to DTD, alternate choices to the parks would be a welcome relief from the busses. We don't have any real complaints about the busses, just that alternatives always help when it is time to change up and get that different Disney experience.

 

[AirGoofy]

Ooooooh, I like that thinking! Although the boats do take SSR lovers to DTD, alternate choices to the parks would be a welcome relief from the busses. We don't have any real complaints about the busses, just that alternatives always help when it is time to change up and get that different Disney experience.

Yeah, same here - no complaints about the buses - it's just that I like having those other transport options to choose from. I always make sure to enjoy the boatride.

 

[tjhsr]

Been awhile since I stopped by the SSR thread. Just wanted to say Hi and that SSR is still our favorite DVC resort. We are "softly" looking for another SSR contract to add to our point total!

Hope everything is going well.

 

[Dizny Dad]

 

[MikeNY]

One of the things we love most about our home resort at SSR is the fact that it is far enough away from the parks for it to be isolated and quiet, while still close enough to all of the action. We've found the bus transportation to be superb, and very often will have a rental car to give ourselves the ultimate flexibility to jump from park to park when necessary.

 

[AirGoofy]

Not sure if anyone saw this link: http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.co...cid=TC|20188|disney golden oak||S||6165224149

It is a new community of luxury custom, single-family homes that you can purchase to live at WDW going around $1.5 million. To stay at a one bedroom at SSR for an entire year, let's say for 12,000 points, if you catch a lot of resale contracts at $60 per point, you would only need $720,000 payment and another $54,000 for dues, plus closing costs. Anyone give me the money? Also, I need a living allowance for food. I promise never to pay you back.

 

[mamaprincess]

Not sure if anyone saw this link: http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.co...cid=TC|20188|disney golden oak||S||6165224149

It is a new community of luxury custom, single-family homes that you can purchase to live at WDW going around $1.5 million. To stay at a one bedroom at SSR for an entire year, let's say for 12,000 points, if you catch a lot of resale contracts at $60 per point, you would only need $720,000 payment and another $54,000 for dues, plus closing costs. Anyone give me the money? Also, I need a living allowance for food. I promise never to pay you back.

 

[kritter]

AT SSR now if anyone has any questions!!!!!!!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

AT SSR now if anyone has any questions!!!!!!!!!

No questions, but we can live vicariously thru you. What's fun? Has construction started on the Paddock pool?

 

[maciec]

AT SSR now if anyone has any questions!!!!!!!!!

What kind of room are you staying in? The only question I have pertains to a studio ..... I asked this a while back, but no one answered if a gallong jug of milk will fit in the refrigerator?

Have a blast!

 

[FigmentLady]

What kind of room are you staying in? The only question I have pertains to a studio ..... I asked this a while back, but no one answered if a gallong jug of milk will fit in the refrigerator?

Have a blast!

I have yet to stay in the studio at SSR only the 1br but the fridge in the studio looks much larger than the one I had in my dorm room and that could easily hold a 1 gallon jug of milk. It just depends on what else you plan on putting in there with it.