SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[eporter66]

This is really making me miss our "home" SSR. First off - we are from Saratoga New York, so when we started considering DVC, and SSR was the resort that was being built and offered, we loved the idea, theme, and look of the place.

We were there the week prior to the grand opening (in May 2004) and had the place to ourselves. We were in Congress Park and all the CM's were fantastic. On our trips back, they have been really great to our daughter.

The last few trips we have for different reasons gone to other resorts. In Oct 2006 we were able to get the Boardwalk during the F&W Festival. Felt we had to try that hotel and experience. It was great. In 2008 we made two trips, so we used OKW for both to save points and get a 2 bedroom when we had guests.

Last October we went to AKV's - and loved it. Went back this year to save points (less than SSR for a 1 bedroom) and our daughter loves seeing the animals.

After reading a lot of your posts, I am missing our home. I am hoping to do a golf vacation this spring with a few friends, so I will do SSR to make it easy!!! Looking forward to getting back home - thanks for the posts, and suggestions.

 

[Dizny Dad]

There's no place like HOME!

 

[eeyorefanuk]

Hi,

I asked a few questions about saratoga before we stayed there on the 1st august for three magical weeks.

Just want to say we fell in love with saratoga (not DVC, paid for) and had a magical time. We were in the paddocks (not my preference) but all the same the 2 bed villa was lovely. When we went to the pool we did end up at the springs.

Would def stay at saratoga again, the only other "hotel" I liked when visiting for table services was the beach club. We loved the "spaced out" feel, liked the car park being close, and loved each night we came home through security to be told "welcome home" The children loved it and always looked out for the lady.

Just magical and am now back with the hugest amount of disney blues

 

[Coach81]

There's no place like HOME!

AMEN!

This is really making me miss our "home" SSR. First off - we are from Saratoga New York, so when we started considering DVC, and SSR was the resort that was being built and offered, we loved the idea, theme, and look of the place.

We were there the week prior to the grand opening (in May 2004) and had the place to ourselves. We were in Congress Park and all the CM's were fantastic. On our trips back, they have been really great to our daughter.

The last few trips we have for different reasons gone to other resorts. In Oct 2006 we were able to get the Boardwalk during the F&W Festival. Felt we had to try that hotel and experience. It was great. In 2008 we made two trips, so we used OKW for both to save points and get a 2 bedroom when we had guests.

Last October we went to AKV's - and loved it. Went back this year to save points (less than SSR for a 1 bedroom) and our daughter loves seeing the animals.

After reading a lot of your posts, I am missing our home. I am hoping to do a golf vacation this spring with a few friends, so I will do SSR to make it easy!!! Looking forward to getting back home - thanks for the posts, and suggestions.

I understand.. we have two more Disney resorts to see in order to "conquer" them all.. then we'll be spending more time at "home".

Hi,

I asked a few questions about saratoga before we stayed there on the 1st august for three magical weeks.

Just want to say we fell in love with saratoga (not DVC, paid for) and had a magical time. We were in the paddocks (not my preference) but all the same the 2 bed villa was lovely. When we went to the pool we did end up at the springs.

Would def stay at saratoga again, the only other "hotel" I liked when visiting for table services was the beach club. We loved the "spaced out" feel, liked the car park being close, and loved each night we came home through security to be told "welcome home" The children loved it and always looked out for the lady.

Just magical and am now back with the hugest amount of disney blues

We loved Beach club as well.. we visited it for Christmas....

 

[AirGoofy]

I asked a few questions about saratoga before we stayed there on the 1st august for three magical weeks. Just want to say we fell in love with saratoga (not DVC, paid for) and had a magical time. We were in the paddocks Just magical and am now back with the hugest amount of disney blues

Wow! 3 weeks sounds great. We usually only do a week at a time and go twice a year. Think I will go play with the point charts! I always have the blues once I return, even when we have our next vacation already booked. I keep trying to talk DW into moving to Florida and staying at Disney. She keeps telling me I would have to get a job and have some income. So many pesky details ...

I understand.. we have two more Disney resorts to see in order to "conquer" them all.. then we'll be spending more time at "home". We loved Beach club as well..

Glad I am not the only one that feels that way. But, does THV and a studio stay at SSR count as staying at the same resort or are they different? Currently, we have enough points for two, 1 week studio stays per year. We did a one bedroom for a few days one stay, and those were very nice. I can't wait to stay at the THV next year.

 

[Coach81]

Wow! 3 weeks sounds great. We usually only do a week at a time and go twice a year. Think I will go play with the point charts! I always have the blues once I return, even when we have our next vacation already booked. I keep trying to talk DW into moving to Florida and staying at Disney. She keeps telling me I would have to get a job and have some income. So many pesky details ...



Glad I am not the only one that feels that way. But, does THV and a studio stay at SSR count as staying at the same resort or are they different? Currently, we have enough points for two, 1 week studio stays per year. We did a one bedroom for a few days one stay, and those were very nice. I can't wait to stay at the THV next year.

By the official "Conquering the Disney DVC Resorts" rule book..any accomidation at SSR, Studio, 1 bed, or TH.. counts as only ONE conquest!

You will fall completely in love with the THV.. they are simply amazing!!! Have a great time!

 

[Ariel8676]

Just got back from 8 days at SSR..had a fantastic trip! We had a dedicated 2 bedroom in the grandstand. We love SSR and was actually my kids' first choice when we were booking this trip. It was so nice to be home!

 

[mamaprincess]

Just got back from 8 days at SSR..had a fantastic trip! We had a dedicated 2 bedroom in the grandstand. We love SSR and was actually my kids' first choice when we were booking this trip. It was so nice to be home!

So glad you had a wonderful time at home. I miss it so bad. Can't wait to be back in December.

 

[naf917]

We stayed at the treehouses from Aug 15 to Aug 22 and the only thing I can say is WOW! They truly are amazing. We were in 7035 across from the pool golf course view and near the bus stop and walkway to the Grandstand.

 

[RLRDA]

We stayed at the treehouses from Aug 15 to Aug 22 and the only thing I can say is WOW! They truly are amazing. We were in 7035 across from the pool golf course view and near the bus stop and walkway to the Grandstand.

Glad to hear that you loved the THVs! I'm calling in less than 2 weeks to try to get one for next August.....did you have a car or did you use Disney transpo.? I think I will request any villa between 7030 and 7036. They look like they are all pretty close to the pool, walkways and a bus stop.

 

[i*heart*minniemouse]

Saratoga Springs is not our home resort, but we love it anyway!! We will be there for a week starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We will be at Coronado Springs for the 3 days prior. We are so excited!!

 

[my3princes]

We stayed at the treehouses from Aug 15 to Aug 22 and the only thing I can say is WOW! They truly are amazing. We were in 7035 across from the pool golf course view and near the bus stop and walkway to the Grandstand.

That is the one we were in in July. Best location We absolutely loved it

 

[Coach81]

Saratoga Springs is not our home resort, but we love it anyway!! We will be there for a week starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We will be at Coronado Springs for the 3 days prior. We are so excited!!

Glad you like our home!!!!

That is the one we were in in July. Best location We absolutely loved it

Going to have to look that location up next time!

 

[Dizny Dad]

 

[naf917]

Glad to hear that you loved the THVs! I'm calling in less than 2 weeks to try to get one for next August.....did you have a car or did you use Disney transpo.? I think I will request any villa between 7030 and 7036. They look like they are all pretty close to the pool, walkways and a bus stop.

We did not have a car and used the Disney buses all week. We usually walked to the Grandstand section and caught the park buses there. If you get on the villas near the walkway it is only a couple minute walk and you dont have to transferfrom the treehouse shuttle to the park buses.

 

[Coach81]

This past summer we were in unit 7044.. I actually enjoyed the morning stroll to the Grandstand Bus Stop.. the view of the golf course was very nice every morning...

 

[mamaprincess]

We'll be staying at the THV's in December and what I'd love is a water view close to the boat dock (love taking the boat to dtd), does anyone know villa numbers that would fit with these requests? If it could be close to the walking path as well, I'd feel like I'd struck gold!

 

[Dizny Dad]

DW and I always take a picture of our room number so we can remember what room we were in on each trip. It is so hard to remember room numbers, on which trip, in which month, etc.

Now if I can just remember where I saved those pictures . . . .

 

[AirGoofy]

We'll be staying at the THV's in December and what I'd love is a water view close to the boat dock (love taking the boat to dtd), does anyone know villa numbers that would fit with these requests? If it could be close to the walking path as well, I'd feel like I'd struck gold!

Is that the same boat dock outside the Turf Club or is there a second boat dock at THV?

 

[naf917]

We'll be staying at the THV's in December and what I'd love is a water view close to the boat dock (love taking the boat to dtd), does anyone know villa numbers that would fit with these requests? If it could be close to the walking path as well, I'd feel like I'd struck gold!

Looks like 7020-7022 would be the closest to the boat dock

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