SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[lopi212]

We bought in 2004. At the time we were torn if we wanted SSR or should we try to buy Boardwalk.

SSR is now by far our favorite DVC resort! So glad we purchased here.

 

[dvc4life]

Can't wait to try Turf Club as well. This is our first trip home since purchasing last spring. We arrive on a Monday at around noon and plan to just relax until our dinner there in the early evening. My boys are all about beef, so the prime rib is right up their alley. Plan on strolling over to DTD afterwards. Can't wait.

Please be sure to let us know how it was. Because my DH is all about beef too! And like you, we are going to DTD after dinner but we are going to see Cirque de Soliel! Can't wait for that. Actually, we just can't wait for the whole darn trip to come!

 

[AirGoofy]

Actually, we just can't wait for the whole darn trip to come!

Since we joined DVC, we have made two trips a year to WDW instead of just one. However, even though we only have 34 days and another trip planned in October, the countdown now has just stalled. I am so ready to go. DW and I keep asking one another if the bags are packed ...

 

[disneyfreak89]

I wonder how they'll theme the Saratoga stuff? There are a few directions they could go!

I found this image on another board (courtesy Ronald Duck)....I really love them! They even match the VBR toothpickholder we got a year ago.

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[M&C]

We bought SSR but have never stayed there. This April, we are finally staying there. I'm hoping that you guys can help make that a memorable stay. Please let me know what I need to keep on my list of must dos at the resort so we can learn to love it like you all do.

I've read some postings that suggest Congress Park is the place to be so I asked for that location. We're a family of 4. Our 2 girls are 8 and 15. They do like eating at Epcot.

Looking forward to ALL your suggestions.

 

[Coach81]

We actually love the springs location.. right close to the main pool, and shop... we loved it there!

 

[bigAWL]

We stayed at SSR in Dec. Oh my gosh, it was cold!. It was our first SSR stay, and first DVC stay. We had a great time in spite of the cold, although the girls REALLY wanted to get into that pool. We did find some people in there since it's heated, but we didn't want to brave the long walk back to the room all wet.

Anyway, I wanted to post some photos. First a couple of the lakes around the Springs section (where we stayed - great location for convenience).

Here's the evening view from around Congress Park.

There were some Christmas decorations around, but pretty much only in the main buildings.

Finally, here is a sample of the wildlife we spotted around the SSR grounds. We especially liked the two playful fellows at the bottom. Not sure if they are regulars or not.

 

[dvc4life]

Since we joined DVC, we have made two trips a year to WDW instead of just one. However, even though we only have 34 days and another trip planned in October, the countdown now has just stalled. I am so ready to go. DW and I keep asking one another if the bags are packed ...

My DH was asking me this morning, "When are you gonna pack?" I mean, really? We still have 17 days before we leave. I have time. He gets so anxious to go. And most of his stuff is in our owners locker while I can't do that because what if it don't fit when I get there? Just sayin. So, I got some stuff out this morning that I plan on taking and sat it beside my suitcase.

Time is gonna fly by now.

 

[franandaj]

My DH was asking me this morning, "When are you gonna pack?" I mean, really? We still have 17 days before we leave. I have time. He gets so anxious to go. And most of his stuff is in our owners locker while I can't do that because what if it don't fit when I get there? Just sayin. So, I got some stuff out this morning that I plan on taking and sat it beside my suitcase.

Time is gonna fly by now.

I would have started a month ago!

 

[tea pot]

Finally, here is a sample of the wildlife we spotted around the SSR grounds. We especially liked the two playful fellows at the bottom. Not sure if they are regulars or not.

Did you see Otters!!! That can't be!!

and I just noticed your location Wow do you Love Disney to come all that way! I guess I won't complain about my airfare.
We were over at the VWL in Dec and yes It was the coldest Dec in FL in a long time. Glad you still had a good time

 

[perfectyears]

oh dear it has been 2 years since we were at ssr. those pictures bring back lots of good memories.

cant wait to go back, think i will book for this year but what is the best time of year. we have been in june, july,october and december.

so maybe should think about going some time soon. the only bad thing about going there on holiday is you have to go home sometime

 

[bigAWL]

Did you see Otters!!! That can't be!!

and I just noticed your location Wow do you Love Disney to come all that way! I guess I won't complain about my airfare.
We were over at the VWL in Dec and yes It was the coldest Dec in FL in a long time. Glad you still had a good time

I thought it was strange to see otters. But there they were, in the water behind the Springs bus stop.

We've been in Africa for 5 years now - that encompasses my family's recent Disney park history, and yes we certainly love it. We're moving back to VA this summer, and might find opportunities to make more trips, as we are now also DVC members.

 

[Dizny Dad]

oh dear it has been 2 years since we were at ssr. those pictures bring back lots of good memories.

cant wait to go back, think i will book for this year but what is the best time of year. we have been in june, july,october and december.

so maybe should think about going some time soon. the only bad thing about going there on holiday is you have to go home sometime

Flower & Garden Festival in May and Food and Wine in October would be great times to do The World . . . Good Weather, high end flowers and wines!

 

[Coach81]

Great pictures BigAwl!!! The Springs is our favorite location as well!!! Your pics makes me homesick.. but alas we are going check out BLT this next week!!! WEEEEE!!!

 

[dvc4life]

Love the pictures BigAwl! Can't wait until March 17th when I'm there again. It really does make me miss the place as we haven't stayed there since January of 2010. We have been at BWV twice, VWL once and BLT once since then. So we are excited to get home!

 

[mecllap]

Love the otter photo. I watched 3 otters playing from my BLT studio balcony last Sept. -- but not lucky enough to be close enough for such a great photo (altho in my long distance photo, I think it's obvious they're otters).

 

[AirGoofy]

My DH was asking me this morning, "When are you gonna pack?" I mean, really? We still have 17 days before we leave. I have time. He gets so anxious to go. .

I'm right there with him.

 

[dvc4life]

I'm right there with him.

 

[happyann79]

I own there and love it! My husband and I were married in the real Saratoga Springs NY so it holds a special place in our hearts!

 

[tjhsr]

Bags are packed. SWA tickets printed. Should be at the Carriage House to check in around 11:00 in the morning Find myself a rocker. SSR here we come