SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[kikiq]

It's fantastic! Where is the rock pool with the slide located?

Can't wait for our first trip home!

The rock pool is the main pool right across from the Springs. Lots of activities there and that's where they show the movies.

BTW...Welcome Home...you will love SSR. I have "dragged" my DH to several DVC resorts these last few years and he only wants to stay at SSR...his home.

 

[kikiq]

FINALLY...called this morning at 6 am AND was able to get a studio for our revised trip leaving earlier. Called 2 mornings in a row and there was NADA at SSR but studios and 1 bdrms at BWV. Who are those folks who say that there is ALWAYS something at SSR and OKW?

 

[fsmith2845]

FINALLY...called this morning at 6 am AND was able to get a studio for our revised trip leaving earlier. Called 2 mornings in a row and there was NADA at SSR but studios and 1 bdrms at BWV. Who are those folks who say that there is ALWAYS something at SSR and OKW?

Always available until you really really really want it!! LOL

 

[kikiq]

Always available until you really really really want it!! LOL

Yeah, what's up with that? The folks who really want BWV should call, some folks are canceling some prime villas I asked my DH if he wanted the Boardwalk view studio yesterday and he said "NO, I want to go to home (SSR)."

 

[rentayenta]

The rock pool is the main pool right across from the Springs. Lots of activities there and that's where they show the movies.

BTW...Welcome Home...you will love SSR. I have "dragged" my DH to several DVC resorts these last few years and he only wants to stay at SSR...his home.

We are so looking forward to staying there. We have a good 16 months but the wait will be worth it.



on getting your villa at SSR.

 

[mamaprincess]

FINALLY...called this morning at 6 am AND was able to get a studio for our revised trip leaving earlier. Called 2 mornings in a row and there was NADA at SSR but studios and 1 bdrms at BWV. Who are those folks who say that there is ALWAYS something at SSR and OKW?

Congrats on getting your studio at SSR! My DH would have had the exact same response as your DH. He won't consider anywhere else except AKV which we own. I convinced him to stay at BLT which was the one and only time we ever stayed anywhere else besides SSR. We haven't even stayed at AKV yet. The only reason I think he let me talk him into BLT is because it was brand spanking new and he likes new construction. Of course we had to make it a split stay with SSR. This trip we are doing a split with SSR/THV and AKV.

 

[eeyorefanuk]

Hello,

I hope you do not mind me asking a quick question.

Our first time to saratoga springs.

Since our holiday is so close now, I wanted to maybe requested a specific area, the only thing is I have no idea where to request

We do have a car.

We would like to be near the pool possibly showing the movies (will this be too busy/loud). Was thinking of the springs???? Anything bad about this part?

Would be nice to have a nice view.

Can I have your thoughts please on where you suggest we go.

Really appreciate that - thank you

Cannot belive only two weeks - we booked a year ago

 

[tjhsr]

Remember the Springs is the last bus stop. The buses can be pretty full by the time they get to you. But if you use your car for the parks it won't matter. We are going to try for the springs for the first time in many trips to SSR in Oct.. DGD is walking now and the zero entry pool will be great for her. Thats why the new Paddock pool will be great when completed. I believe most rooms would have some sort of lake view at the Springs. Congress Park has the best view if you can get a rm facing DTD. Grandstand rooms have a lot of golf course views and have the first bus stop. Have a great time

 

[millys]

Hi,

I seem to recall seing a building layout on one of the DVC threads that showed a floor-by-floor map of where the individual units were located withing the SSR buildings (studio, 1 x bed, 2 x bed etc).
Did I dream this or could somebody direct me to this thread?

Many thanks

Milly

 

[AirGoofy]

I seem to recall seing a building layout on one of the DVC threads that showed a floor-by-floor map of where the individual units were located withing the SSR buildings (studio, 1 x bed, 2 x bed etc).
Did I dream this or could somebody direct me to this thread?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/Saratoga.htm

At the top of DisBoards, if you select "resorts", you can select any resort and then access their map or any other info. Here is the link for the SSR Map.

 

[AirGoofy]

Remember the Springs is the last bus stop. The buses can be pretty full by the time they get to you. But if you use your car for the parks it won't matter. Congress Park has the best view if you can get a rm facing DTD. Grandstand rooms have a lot of golf course views and have the first bus stop. Have a great time

We did not stay in the Springs, but we never found the buses to be that bad. Now, I came over to DVC after the value resorts, but I don't remember ever standing on a SSR bus. You're right - Grandstand has great views of golf course and Congress Park has best over the water view with DTD.

 

[millys]

At the top of DisBoards, if you select "resorts", you can select any resort and then access their map or any other info. Here is the link for the SSR Map.

Hey - thanks AirGoofy - but what I was really after was an internal layout of the buildings themselves - eg a floor plan that shows where on each floor are the individual units.
I have seen this on the AKL lovers threrad and I am sure that I saw one for SSR somewhere.....it showed each floor with a plan of where the studios, 1 x beds, 2 x bedx and 3 x beds were situated and the room numbers for each floor/building.

Milly

 

[eeyorefanuk]

Hello - me again

After looking at some of the gorgeous photos from people's rooms in congress park over to DTD we are thinking of requesting a 2 bedroom villa here.

Can anyone who has stayed in Congress Park, in a 2 bed villa, with a lovely view of DTD, kindly give me the room numbers.

 

[bigAWL]

Our first DVC reservation is for this December at SSR. I just got the reservation confirmation in the mail from DVC, and it says the vacation home type is "Dedicated 2-Bedroom." Should I actually expect a dedicated room, or is it just as likely that we'll get a lock-off?

 

[mamaprincess]

I was just reading the BBB thread and found this post about the princess parade at the DTD location. Just wanted to put this here for moms who plan on booking BBB at DTD for their little princesses.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Our first DVC reservation is for this December at SSR. I just got the reservation confirmation in the mail from DVC, and it says the vacation home type is "Dedicated 2-Bedroom." Should I actually expect a dedicated room, or is it just as likely that we'll get a lock-off?

We have never received a Lock-Off when reserving a Dedicated. I certainly can't speak for others, but we have always received what we expected (not always in the area we desired, not always on the floor we requested, but never disappointed).

Since the rooms are definately different and two "Real" beds verses a real bed and pull out coach is a very big difference, I can't imagine DVC making it a standard practice.. Exceptions can always occur, but I'm sure they would ask you. Might they steer you to the area they want to place you into by using that kind of decision? Maybe.

 

[AirGoofy]

I was just reading the BBB thread and found this post about the princess parade at the DTD location. Just wanted to put this here for moms who plan on booking BBB at DTD for their little princesses.

A great advantage of SSR is the DTD access. We booked BBB at the castle this year as we thought it would be really special. Now, I wish I had known about the parade. That sounds fun as well. I guess there is always next year.

 

[mamaprincess]

A great advantage of SSR is the DTD access. We booked BBB at the castle this year as we thought it would be really special. Now, I wish I had known about the parade. That sounds fun as well. I guess there is always next year.

I love the easy access to DTD from SSR. We've done BBB at DTD and it was wonderful. It's a great thing for you to do with your princesses on an off day when you're at SSR and plan on spending time at DTD. The parade is new. This wasn't happening when we had our last visit at the BBB at DTD. I think BBB in the Castle is wonderful as well. We went there on our last trip.

 

[bnk1120]

just getting this back to the first page

 

[Dizny Dad]

DW & I can't wait to see the completion of the new Paddock area, with new pool and snack bar. A drink station will add to the area also, since we love our mugs!

Anybody think it will be the big demmand area when completed, and how long will it last? Grandstand is much easier to get into now, but certainly it was hard when first opened.