SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[kikiq]

Yep, they're calling to me, too!

To be honest, I always turn around to look at DTD from the CP bus stop and this picture was calling me. My DH had to come get me because I was thinking I would just walk over, sit and rock. It was quiet, and only in the low 80s with a slight breeze...yes, calling, calling. It is the main reason we don't ever get to many rope drops in the last few years. Dan takes his morning walks, ends up here and calls me to join him.

 

[AirGoofy]

We have not done the balloon because my DH refuses to pay $18 (was $16 last year he says) when the one in California is free. He timed it ... was in the air for 8 to 10 minutes. And yes, we already claim DTD as ours, so why not the balloon?

It's a short ride, but my girls (8,6) have short attention spans. As for the cost, it is Disney. Other than those "free" DVC hats and "free cracker jacks" (yeah, free, dues) what is really cheap at WDW?

DVCMike went on it on one of his trips, maybe last Oct or Dec?

Thanks for info. I may search for it. I don't think we are doing DTD this trip, but will get over there soon enough.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I asked as a general question, but does anyone here know for sure if we can use the changing room and the lockers at the spa if we want to use the main pool on our last day for free or is it a fee. ME should be picking us up around 5PM, and we want to just be at the pool. Is there a changing area at the other pools to use if not that one?

Thanks.

Bobbi

PS. kikiq, those are pretty pictures!

 

[AirGoofy]

I asked as a general question, but does anyone here know for sure if we can use the changing room and the lockers at the spa if we want to use the main pool on our last day for free or is it a fee. ME should be picking us up around 5PM, and we want to just be at the pool. Is there a changing area at the other pools to use if not that one?

Yes, the KTTW card works the last day of your checkout for any remaining meal plans and other access points. I have not went back to the room at 11:00 PM to see if it would still unlock the door (really freak someone out). There are also the restrooms next to Artist Palatte that you could change into. I have never used the lockers there, so really am not sure.

 

[Disneymad]

I asked as a general question, but does anyone here know for sure if we can use the changing room and the lockers at the spa if we want to use the main pool on our last day for free or is it a fee. ME should be picking us up around 5PM, and we want to just be at the pool. Is there a changing area at the other pools to use if not that one?

Thanks.

We always use these showers if we're at the pool on our last day (can't help with lockers though). The showers are free and - completely deserted! I don't think I've ever once seen another person in there at the same time...

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thanks! The health club area of BCV has lockers that are free for use in the shower changing area. That's why I was wondering if the SSR shower area has the same.

 

[LoveKermit]

Do we get shampoo AND conditioner? We stayed at BWV in Jan and I cannot remember (I assume it's the same for all DVC villas).

Thanks!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Do we get shampoo AND conditioner? We stayed at BWV in Jan and I cannot remember (I assume it's the same for all DVC villas).

Thanks!

You should get 1 small bottle of each if you're in a studio. Sometimes a 1 bedroom has more, something by the tub and something by the shower stall, but now always.

Bobbi

 

[my3princes]

You should get shampoo, conditioner and body wash. I love the smell of the products.

 

[LoveKermit]

Thanks! DD and I cannot comb our hair without conditioner. But now I do not need to bring any along.

 

[rentayenta]

I read about being able to watch movies at the pool. Can anyone describe further?

 

[franandaj]

Thanks! DD and I cannot comb our hair without conditioner. But now I do not need to bring any along.

Unless you wear your hair above your ears and neckline, the bottle will only cover 2 maybe three showers. The bottles are only a few ounces each.

 

[bobbiwoz]

When they give you clean towels, on day 4, you should get new bottles of each. Sometimes you don't, though.

About the movies at the pool. At VB it's just that. They set up the screen and people either stay in the lounge chairs or watch from in the pool. It's very informal, I think they had a pop corn machine but I enjoyed watching from the pool.

 

[LoveKermit]

Yes, mine's short and DD's, while fuller and longer than most kids her age, is still just a kid. And despite the heat, I try not to wash it everyday--hers either.

One bottle is enough. And we have a 1 BR, so crossing fingers for 2 of everything. I do remember that happened to us at BWV in Jan. Just couldn't remember what they were exactly.

 

[rentayenta]

About the movies at the pool. At VB it's just that. They set up the screen and people either stay in the lounge chairs or watch from in the pool. It's very informal, I think they had a pop corn machine but I enjoyed watching from the pool.

This sounds like such a great way to spend the evening. I hope we have a warm enough evening in December to enjoy this.

 

[maciec]

Does anyone know how much it costs to rent bicycles at SSR?

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . I hope we have a warm enough evening in December to enjoy this.

The last two years in early December, DW and I wore winter jackets, gloves, and our Mickey Ears Santa Hats sitting outside at the Candlelight Processional. Neither trip would I have ventured into the pool in the evening. I did use it during the day, but could not convince DW or DD & SIL to come in and splash around.

The hot tub is great, and you can see the movie from there, kind of . .
. .

 

[bobbiwoz]

This sounds like such a great way to spend the evening. I hope we have a warm enough evening in December to enjoy this.

Some are, and some aren't. However, you can bundle up! The campground shows movies all year round, Chip and Dale come, there are songs and you're in a small open theater with bleachers and chairs on the ground. Everyone is invited to that....everyone is also invited to the movies at the BC. That's on the beach. There are other places around WDW that have movies at night, and we've enjoyed them many times.

 

[my3princes]

Some are, and some aren't. However, you can bundle up! The campground shows movies all year round, Chip and Dale come, there are songs and you're in a small open theater with bleachers and chairs on the ground. Everyone is invited to that....everyone is also invited to the movies at the BC. That's on the beach. There are other places around WDW that have movies at night, and we've enjoyed them many times.

The GF had movies 3 weeks ago. We could see them from the Monorail. SSR also had them everynight. FW is a different experience, everyone should do it at least once.

 

[Marshay]

Going to try SSR (one of our home resorts) for the first time in November. We've enjoyed BCV, AKV and BWV so this is our first "non-hotel style" DVC.

We have 2 girls (1yr and 5yr) and are staying 4 nights prior to Thanksgiving.

If we take the boat/walk to DTD, where exactly does it enter DTD?

And we may try the Balloon, too. Yes, I know it's $$$ for a 15 minute ride, but think our girls would love it!