SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[AirGoofy]

So jealous. 32 degrees here and would so like to be in a THV right now.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Just returned from The World with a five day stay at SSR. We thought the Christmas decorations were somewhat reduced, but all was beautiful.

Spent time with Tea Pot and Mr. Pot, among others. Always a pleasure to share the excitement with friends.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Had a gentleman last evening tell me the virtues of Rocking Chairs and how he loves to give them away all year 'round to those that may benefit from them. I just smiled, nodded, and concurred. He finally said something like, "well, I guess you think I'm crazy". I just nodded and smiled again.

I hate to invite more to Rocking Chair Row. It's crowded as it is now!

And he never offered to give me one . . . . .

 

[kikiq]

Had a gentleman last evening tell me the virtues of Rocking Chairs and how he loves to give them away all year 'round to those that may benefit from them. I just smiled, nodded, and concurred. He finally said something like, "well, I guess you think I'm crazy". I just nodded and smiled again.

I hate to invite more to Rocking Chair Row. It's crowded as it is now!

And he never offered to give me one . . . . .

Speaking of rocking chairs...the other night my DH came into my office after a late work night and sat in my rocking chair and says..."This would be perfect if I were looking at night time DTD." Which gave me an idea of what I can give him for his birthday next week. I will take down the pictures on the wall and put up our DTD shots from CP. I'll just do it and see if he notices He misses SSR, even though we have our date nights at DLR and have scheduled our birthday dinner at Napa Rose, he misses that view.

Thanks for the idea and I have 3 rocking chairs at my house, I would send one your way but no one wants to give theirs up.

 

[AirGoofy]

Are there fireworks this year at DTD? Hopefully, those at SSR (even the ones not in the rocking chairs) have a great view.

 

[fsmith2845]

Family and I were at SSR the week after Thanksgiving.. we had requested Congress Park, with DTD view.. We had a 1BR villa.. we loved it.. it was really nice inside and quite a stepup from our usual room at POFQ.. Below are pictures of what that request got us (we were in the 2500 building; I think it was 2507. I know it was first floor, entered the hallway to our villa from the side door and walked down the hall)...


Picture from the room overlooking DTD

And a picture from outside looking at our little patio..

 

[Oshawa]

Hello there....

I have been reading your pages about SSR and I am getting very excited about our first stay at your beautiful resort (March 9-21). The pictures posted are amazing.
Are there any suggestions about staying at this resort....favourite things to do, things to see.

Thanks,
Nancy

 

[fsmith2845]

Hello there....

I have been reading your pages about SSR and I am getting very excited about our first stay at your beautiful resort (March 9-21). The pictures posted are amazing.
Are there any suggestions about staying at this resort....favourite things to do, things to see.

Thanks,
Nancy

We had our first stay just after thanksgiving. I'm not sure if you are driving or flying, but depending on where you are and what parts of the resort you want to use most, you will do quite a bit of walking.. It's spread out a bit, but not too bad. We stayed at Congress Park (which is the area nearest DTD). We actually had a DTD view from our room (a fulfilled request yay)(see my post above). It was a short walk to the quiet pool, DSA with the 4 rocking chairs I'm sure you have seen on here in pictures, and to the bus stop. Congress Park wasn't the first stop but we never had a full bus (of course we there at a slower time).

Is this your first stay on property or just this one? It was our first DVC stay and boy are we hooked. We have stayed at POFQ, but stayed in a 1br villa and loved having the bedroom, bigger area to move around in. extra bathroom..

 

[Oshawa]

We had our first stay just after thanksgiving. I'm not sure if you are driving or flying, but depending on where you are and what parts of the resort you want to use most, you will do quite a bit of walking.. It's spread out a bit, but not too bad. We stayed at Congress Park (which is the area nearest DTD). We actually had a DTD view from our room (a fulfilled request yay)(see my post above). It was a short walk to the quiet pool, DSA with the 4 rocking chairs I'm sure you have seen on here in pictures, and to the bus stop. Congress Park wasn't the first stop but we never had a full bus (of course we there at a slower time).

Is this your first stay on property or just this one? It was our first DVC stay and boy are we hooked. We have stayed at POFQ, but stayed in a 1br villa and loved having the bedroom, bigger area to move around in. extra bathroom..

We are DVC members and this is our first stay at SSR. We have a two bedroom dedicated villa booked. My cousin and her family are coming with us on this trip. When looking into staying there I remember reading to request either Congress Park or Grandstand. When I booked my reservation I did ask for either one of those two areas. I know there is no guarantee but I figured I would try.
We are flying and are thinking of renting a car for the time we are there. We do plan on going to see my Dad in Daytona.

We love the Villas! I don't think I could ever go back to a regular hotel room.

Looking forward to exploring the resort!!

 

[punkin413]

Just a quick question for anyone who may know. At the THV is it correct that we will receive daily mousekeeping services? Do they replenish toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, etc. daily? Thanks in advance!

 

[franandaj]

Just a quick question for anyone who may know. At the THV is it correct that we will receive daily mousekeeping services? Do they replenish toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, etc. daily? Thanks in advance!

You get the same mousekeeping as any other DVC resort, but you can pay extra $$$'s for daily service, but as far as I know it is pretty pricey!

 

[punkin413]

You get the same mousekeeping as any other DVC resort, but you can pay extra $$$'s for daily service, but as far as I know it is pretty pricey!

Thanks! Does the mousekeeping service at other DVC resorts refill those things?

 

[fsmith2845]

Just a quick question for anyone who may know. At the THV is it correct that we will receive daily mousekeeping services? Do they replenish toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, etc. daily? Thanks in advance!

We were replenished in the middle of the week (we checked in on Saturday and was visited by mousekeeping on Wednesday).. they replenished TP, Papertowels, towels, etc... we didn't spend much time in the room, so didn't use the dw liquid much..

 

[franandaj]

I heard a rumor that they swapped the T&T service with the maid service and that you get maid service on the 4th day and T&T on the 7th (or whichever day it is). Regardless we never get either because we usually stay no longer than 4 days. We usually do a split stay when at WDW and we are splurging with a 4 night stay at VGC this June. How many of you stay 4 nights at a hotel 1/2 an hour from your home?

 

[Coach81]

Wonderful pictures, fsmith! Makes me home sick!!!

 

[Coach81]

Coach81:

When you return I would appreciate your feedback on how things compare to eating on your own vs. DDP.

All of our past trips to WDW we ate on our own. We stayed at timeshares off the property so we had breakfast in our unit and made lunch to bring in to the parks. EPCOT we didn't bother bringing in food since there are plenty of restaurants to choose from so that was our treat. MK we brought in lunch and had a turkey leg late afternoon/early evening since we stayed until closing. It worked for us and saved us a lot of money.

This trip since we are staying on property, DH would like to do something different with either DDP or TIW. All depends if we'll get the second week on property via. timeshare exchange. Keeping fingers crossed.

I'm so confused and not sure what to do.

Good luck and thanks!

I will gladly give you some feedback after our upcoming trip. We are already planning on hitting the grocery store on the way to our resort to stock up. Not really trying to "penny pinch" this trip, but just want to see what the overall difference will be. Our usual problem with the DP is the snack credits.. we almost alway seem to have several unused after the trip..

The plan is..- Breakfast in the room, QS at the parks, and then supper either at the parks or prepared in the room. We shall see..

I will let you know when we return how it all went..

 

[fsmith2845]

Wonderful pictures, fsmith! Makes me home sick!!!

LOL thanks.. we just went last month and I am ready to go back again!!!
hmmm how can i swing that??? let me think about that!!

 

[supersuperwendy]

Hey SSR owners and lovers!

Question for ya...

We are heading down to SSR very soon and are trying to decide whether or not to check our luggage. I'd love to just do carry ons so here's the question..

Does anyone know what kind of shampoo and conditioner they sell at the resort? Or do they even sell it at all? If we can just pick some up there then I really won't need to check bags! Thanks!

 

[Dizny Dad]

supersuperwendy - They sell shampoo and other toiletries that you might need. DW especially likes the body wash in the rooms and for sale at the resorts.

Remember, too, that their are small bottles of shower "stuff" in each room that would last a number of days.

 

[Coach81]

This is true.. you do get "complimentary" body wash and shapoo in your rooms.. we like 'em to!