SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Coach81]

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!

We stayed in 7022.. it was a few seconds walk to the boat docks.. the Villa was spectacular.. I would highly recommend it!!!

 

[kikiq]

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 . . . .

OMG, that's what I do too, but then I'm old and my DH is older (by 30 days), so the recall isn't what it use to be. But we can always find our way to SSR from the airport. And my DH hasn't stayed anywhere else besides Congress Park. Should I mess with him next time and book the Grandstand? Oh wait, if we do that, the rocking chairs will be farther away.

 

[Dizny Dad]

OMG, that's what I do too, but then I'm old and my DH is older (by 30 days), so the recall isn't what it use to be. But we can always find our way to SSR from the airport. And my DH hasn't stayed anywhere else besides Congress Park. Should I mess with him next time and book the Grandstand? Oh wait, if we do that, the rocking chairs will be farther away.

Grandstand has its own snack bar at the pool with other adult considerations . . . . .

 

[Coach81]

Grandstand has its own snack bar at the pool with other adult considerations . . . . .

Yes it is very nice.. drink refills and other drinks and snacks.

 

[Dizny Dad]

In reading the posts of where SSR lovers have stayed in the complex, reflecting on Coach81's comments on enjoying the stroll, and thinking about how many have commented that SSR is so big and they are concerned about how far everything is from everything else; I just don't see why location is that big of a deal when it comes to "how far" something is, when most would never comment about how far it is from the main entrance of Epcot to the American Experience, or the walk from Main St. USA to Thunder Mountain.

Convenience is certainly a thing to talk about, and those that have walking challenges have a good point, but I think most that are concerned about staying at SSR because of it's size just don't take into account that the average guest to WDW walks an average of 8 to 10 miles per day and generally don't mind.

 

[mamaprincess]

We stayed in 7022.. it was a few seconds walk to the boat docks.. the Villa was spectacular.. I would highly recommend it!!!

Thanks so much!

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

http://allears.net/acc/thvmap.jpg

Thanks for this link. This will give me more options in my requests.

 

[pnyltwk]

In reading the posts of where SSR lovers have stayed in the complex, reflecting on Coach81's comments on enjoying the stroll, and thinking about how many have commented that SSR is so big and they are concerned about how far everything is from everything else; I just don't see why location is that big of a deal when it comes to "how far" something is, when most would never comment about how far it is from the main entrance of Epcot to the American Experience, or the walk from Main St. USA to Thunder Mountain.

Convenience is certainly a thing to talk about, and those that have walking challenges have a good point, but I think most that are concerned about staying at SSR because of it's size just don't take into account that the average guest to WDW walks an average of 8 to 10 miles per day and generally don't mind.

I have never understood the hoop la about the size of SSR either. In the earlier years we stayed at all of the moderates. If I remember correctly Dixie Landings or now Port Orleans Riverside is a huge resort. CBR is huge too as well as Coronado Springs. I vacation to get away from the hustle and bustle. SSR is the one of the most convenient resorts on property if you want to get anywhere else on property. A 10-15 minute walk puts you at the bus station at DTD. From there you can be anywhere at WDW in a few minutes. BCV and BWV is great and sometimes it is nice to be close to to the action. But for my money I think that OKW and SSR are two of the nicest resorts if you want to be close and still have a private feeling at the resort.

 

[Candy Orlando]

I think all the DVC resorts are lovely. SSR and OKW have a golf course running through them. They feel like home to me because I live in a town with three golf courses running through it. I love the open space that many towns try to keep. Walt Disney's dreams have made my vacations magical!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

In reading the posts of where SSR lovers have stayed in the complex, reflecting on Coach81's comments on enjoying the stroll, and thinking about how many have commented that SSR is so big and they are concerned about how far everything is from everything else; I just don't see why location is that big of a deal....

While I like prefer some resorts to others, I too agree that I have not had a BAD vacation at Disney. With that said, location is a big deal for me when it comes to travel time. When I plan a stay where we plan to do more theme parks, I want to do BLT or WL for MK and Epcot or BWV or BCV for Epcot and DHS. To me, Disney transportation is even more fun when it is the monorail or even the boat rides. When I plan a relaxing, non-park stay or fun at DTD, I like SSR or OKW.

Now, with all that said, we are staying at THV next year with the in-laws and doing parks most everyday. So, there is definitely something special about SSR. But, don't tell anyone. That way, we still get our pick of rooms.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . we are staying at THV next year with the in-laws and doing parks most everyday. . . . . . . . .

Ooooo - been there - done that.

May the Force be with you . . .

 

[Coach81]

While I like prefer some resorts to others, I too agree that I have not had a BAD vacation at Disney. With that said, location is a big deal for me when it comes to travel time. When I plan a stay where we plan to do more theme parks, I want to do BLT or WL for MK and Epcot or BWV or BCV for Epcot and DHS. To me, Disney transportation is even more fun when it is the monorail or even the boat rides. When I plan a relaxing, non-park stay or fun at DTD, I like SSR or OKW.

Now, with all that said, we are staying at THV next year with the in-laws and doing parks most everyday. So, there is definitely something special about SSR. But, don't tell anyone. That way, we still get our pick of rooms.

Looking forward to using the monorail this upcoming March at BLT.. our first visit there

Can't wait to visit the TOPWL and see the fireworks!!!! Bringing my DSLR camera, and planing on making the trip a "Photastic" one!!!

 

[AirGoofy]

Ooooo - been there - done that.

May the Force be with you . . .

Yeah, we had a family meeting last night, agreed on a few places, but later, fights occurred and siblings called each other. Agghhhh!!! Hey, only 13 more months to figure this out.

 

[Dizny Dad]

We decided to share the SSR experience with our extended family once also. We planned about 14 months out, had everything set, made the eleven month window reservations, got the agreed ADRs, made the flight reservations, etc. Everything seemed in place at the six month mark. All agreed to take a day to be with Mom & Dad, so no one would have to take care of them everyday.

Then the cracks in the plans began slowly to appear. Little comments, jokes, visions of what maybe should have been done, the "I just read an article" story, . . . . . .

We finally arrived, got settled, began to bicker a little, and then the big boom, "we forgot all of our tickets and just aren't going to go to the parks, anyway". The sudden thud I heard were all of the ADRs in Parks that we could no longer use!

It ended up that only DW and I hosted my aging parents (mid 80's) everyday, all day in a park (yeah, imagine), where brother, sister-in-law, there children, spouses and grandchild refused to spend the money to experience anything, sat at the resort all day by the pool, and ended up complaining that for the money they felt obligated to spend, they could have stayed home and had a more exciting time.

Do I need to say - last time?

 

[Jerry@dvcstore]

I love Saratoga Springs. I look forward to revisiting in October for the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. Yahoo.

 

[RLRDA]

As my ticker shows, today is the 11 month mark for us. Called right at 9am and was able to reserve a THV for next August!! Very excited since I've read that owners have been shut out at the 11 month window - perhaps at higher demand times.

I didn't make any requests....was going to ask for anything in the 7029 to 7037 range of treehouses - I'll call back. They look close to the GS, pool, bus stop and walking path to DTD.

I have to change my ticker now!

 

[bigAWL]

Are the THVs typically available for booking at the 7-month window? Are there times of the year when you have seen them book up before then?

 

[RLRDA]

Are the THVs typically available for booking at the 7-month window? Are there times of the year when you have seen them book up before then?

This is the first time trying to reserve one. Perhaps someone else will jump in who has had success at 7 months. I'd say try it and see...I think a lot depends on what time of year - April vacations, Thanksgiving and the second half of December are probably not easy to get even at the 11 month window. You can always book a resort that's available and wait list for the THV.

 

[my3princes]

Are the THVs typically available for booking at the 7-month window? Are there times of the year when you have seen them book up before then?

We tried to book at the 11 month window and were shocked to find that all were already booked. We wait listed and had finally decided to get a 2 bedroom at OKW at around the 6 month mark when our waitlist came through. I wouldn't hold out too much luck for the 7 month window unless you plan on travelling during a low season.

 

[figmentfan0724]

i am a huger SSR lover! i can't wait to go back, we are hoping to go in december!

 

[mamaprincess]

We finally arrived, got settled, began to bicker a little, and then the big boom, "we forgot all of our tickets and just aren't going to go to the parks, anyway". The sudden thud I heard were all of the ADRs in Parks that we could no longer use!

It ended up that only DW and I hosted my aging parents (mid 80's) everyday, all day in a park (yeah, imagine), where brother, sister-in-law, there children, spouses and grandchild refused to spend the money to experience anything, sat at the resort all day by the pool, and ended up complaining that for the money they felt obligated to spend, they could have stayed home and had a more exciting time.

Do I need to say - last time?

What a nightmare!!! That must have hurt tremendously. To bad for them they ruined what could have been one of the most memorable and beautiful times of their lives.

We brought my mom this year for a few days and she loved it. She's almost 80 but super youthful and it was such a pleasure having her with us. She loved Ohana and Tusker House and Tigger danced with her at 1900 Parkfare. She's coming down again this year. I don't think I could invite several members of our family because there would be to many personalities to manage.