SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[tjhsr]

Can't wait for our stay at SSR in 57 days

We will be there at the same time. Can't wait DGD is walking now 20 months by the time we get there. Should be a blast with the zero enrty pool She wasn't walking her first trip. DW and I can't wait to also walk her all over the resort its one of the reason we made SSR our home resort lots of space.

 

[maciec]

Add us to the list of people that will be there the same week. I actually am trying to add one more day to the beginning of our reservation, but right now there is no availability. I have the Regal Sun at DTD booked on rewards points so I have to try and get out of that tomorrow. As long as I can get out of that I am going to waitlist for a studio.

 

[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?

I'm going to follow up on this question I asked a couple weeks ago. I've heard something new that I didn't know before, so probably I asked the wrong question. I just read about someone reserving a lock-off 2BR at BCV and waitlisting a dedicated 2BR. Is it the same at every DVC (assuming it has the two different categories)?

When I made my reservation, MS did not ask whether I wanted lock-off or dedicated. When making a reservation in the future, can I specify a lock-off or dedicated, and that way ensure that my preference is available and reserved? If so, then I'll assume that the confirmation indicating "dedicated" is pretty much a guarantee.

 

[rentayenta]

I cannot wait to book our stay! I have poured over pictures and the thread and am so elated. I am truly thinking about doing a split stay at SSR. 1/2 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom then half at the THV.

 

[franandaj]

I'm going to follow up on this question I asked a couple weeks ago. I've heard something new that I didn't know before, so probably I asked the wrong question. I just read about someone reserving a lock-off 2BR at BCV and waitlisting a dedicated 2BR. Is it the same at every DVC (assuming it has the two different categories)?

When I made my reservation, MS did not ask whether I wanted lock-off or dedicated. When making a reservation in the future, can I specify a lock-off or dedicated, and that way ensure that my preference is available and reserved? If so, then I'll assume that the confirmation indicating "dedicated" is pretty much a guarantee.

I have read reports of people requesting a lock off and receiving a dedicated, so it is possible they could switch it up, but I would imagine that is rare. They probably want to book up the dedicateds when a person requests a 2 br so that they still have inventory of studios and 1 br to offer.

 

[tjhsr]

I'm going to follow up on this question I asked a couple weeks ago. I've heard something new that I didn't know before, so probably I asked the wrong question. I just read about someone reserving a lock-off 2BR at BCV and waitlisting a dedicated 2BR. Is it the same at every DVC (assuming it has the two different categories)?

When I made my reservation, MS did not ask whether I wanted lock-off or dedicated. When making a reservation in the future, can I specify a lock-off or dedicated, and that way ensure that my preference is available and reserved? If so, then I'll assume that the confirmation indicating "dedicated" is pretty much a guarantee.

We have always specified a lock-off and thats what we get. We always get a lock-off because we stay longer than our guest do and then we are able to keep the 1br side. Never been a problem. We done this at least 6-7 times.

 

[maciec]

I'm going to follow up on this question I asked a couple weeks ago. I've heard something new that I didn't know before, so probably I asked the wrong question. I just read about someone reserving a lock-off 2BR at BCV and waitlisting a dedicated 2BR. Is it the same at every DVC (assuming it has the two different categories)?

When I made my reservation, MS did not ask whether I wanted lock-off or dedicated. When making a reservation in the future, can I specify a lock-off or dedicated, and that way ensure that my preference is available and reserved? If so, then I'll assume that the confirmation indicating "dedicated" is pretty much a guarantee.

It is up to you to ask for a dedicated or lock off. I am pretty sure that the default is dedicated. Everytime that I have booked a 2 bedroom I always ask for a dedicated no matter where we stay because of the need for that sleeping arrangement. If your confirmation indicates dedicated then that is what you will be assigned on check in.

 

[tjhsr]

It is up to you to ask for a dedicated or lock off. I am pretty sure that the default is dedicated. Everytime that I have booked a 2 bedroom I always ask for a dedicated no matter where we stay because of the need for that sleeping arrangement. If your confirmation indicates dedicated then that is what you will be assigned on check in.

We always ask for the one we want. We have never had a problem but we do specify and make sure its on our confirmation.

 

[maciec]

Now I am still searching for someone that has a price list for bike rentals at SSR

 

[bobbiwoz]

Now I am still searching for someone that has a price list for bike rentals at SSR

I called the resort, and was told across property the bike rentals for a regular 2 wheeler was $9 for an hour and $18 for the day. There are other types of bikes but I don't know the price. You need to add tax to that price. The DVC discount is 10%, the AP discount is 15%.

One of these days when it's cooler, I want to ride along the canal from OKW to SSR, but I don't think it's going to be soon!

Our favorite place to rent bikes is over at VWL, and we ride to and around FW. We often see deer on the trail, it's just a lovely ride.

Bobbi

 

[maciec]

Thank you so much! That's not too bad for an hour. We are adding it to our list of things to do.

 

[tjhsr]

OMG ... just got back from our 1st trip home to SSR ... large rooms were awesome considering we were with extended family ... the pool rocked DS 18 mths had a blast ... can someone take me with them when they go back ... PLEASE!!! i'll be good i will i will

Our DGC is going with us in Oct. and will be 20mths. We are really looking forward to taking her to the pool.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Our DGC is going with us in Oct. and will be 20mths. We are really looking forward to taking her to the pool.

The Zero Entry really makes it nice for little ones! Have a blast!

 

[tjhsr]

The Zero Entry really makes it nice for little ones! Have a blast!

Thats just one of the many reasons we choose SSR as our home resort What will be great also is the new Paddock pool when its done. It will give us two zero entry pool options for the DGC

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . What will be great also is the new Paddock pool when its done. It will give us two zero entry pool options for the DGC

And three (3) snack bars along with the Turf Club to choose from also!

 

[mamaprincess]

It's awesome how much SSR has evolved since it first opened. There is almost always something new every time we visit. We can't wait to see the new pool area and CS in the Paddock!

 

[Sammy]

DH and I are staying at SSR for the first time this October and I've been reading through Part 1 and now Part 2 of this thread...and taking LOTS of notes! We are taking a "kids-free" vacation to celebrate our anniversary, so I'm looking to see which building to request for quiet, a nice view from the balcony, but not too far away from a pool or bus stop. Not too much to ask for, right??

Off to do some more reading!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Sammy - Seeing that it is a "kids free"vacation:

1. Take the boat from SSR up river to Port Orleans, then on to Riverside. It is quiet and as romantic as you make it! The food court in Riverside is a good place for lunch or dinner.

2. Walk from SSR to the Tree House villas. Nice walk - slow pace.

3. Walk the golf course over to OKW. Nice walk - slow pace.

My DD & DS call this "old people stuff".

Disney is great, but remember that you are going to enjoy each other; take your time and do "old people stuff"!

 

[mamaprincess]

Sammy - Seeing that it is a "kids free"vacation:

1. Take the boat from SSR up river to Port Orleans, then on to Riverside. It is quiet and as romantic as you make it! The food court in Riverside is a good place for lunch or dinner.

Do the SSR boats still go to POR? I thought they only go to DTD Pleasure Island now. It would be awesome if their is still a boat to and from POR.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Do the SSR boats still go to POR? I thought they only go to DTD Pleasure Island now. It would be awesome if their is still a boat to and from POR.

Yes, boats still go to POR, both French Quarter, and on to Riverside. These boats do not go to DTD. Same SSR dock, but different series of boat rides. The DTD boats indeed only drop you off at Pleasure Island.