SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

And we have never eaten in the Turf Club -- so that will be on the list.

The lunch and dinner menus are different. We personally enjoy the dinner menu much better.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

The water is in! Grab your water wings and meet me in front of the Paddock Grill . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFjF-0k9Els

Gee thanks....when is it Open????

 

[yaksack]

The resort seems very spead out. We have a DD10 (almost 11), DD6 and DD1.5. We are all staying a treehouse. Are we going to be able to walk to a pool or drive?

 

[dwelty]

The resort seems very spead out. We have a DD10 (almost 11), DD6 and DD1.5. We are all staying a treehouse. Are we going to be able to walk to a pool or drive?

There is a really nice quiet pool in the middle of the treehouse section.

 

[AirGoofy]

The resort seems very spead out. We have a DD10 (almost 11), DD6 and DD1.5. We are all staying a treehouse. Are we going to be able to walk to a pool or drive?

You can also ride down on a boat to the main pool, and your older children can enjoy the water slide and community hall.

 

[my3princes]

The resort seems very spead out. We have a DD10 (almost 11), DD6 and DD1.5. We are all staying a treehouse. Are we going to be able to walk to a pool or drive?

We had a villa that had access just across the street to the pool. Awesome location. We did have a car, but the bus stop was close and so was a boat launch.

 

[tjhsr]

Paddocks pool is open http://www.facebook.com/DisneyVacationClub

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Paddocks pool is open http://www.facebook.com/DisneyVacationClub

Thanks....
Cannot wait.

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Hi! Just found this area! We are owners at SSR as well and love it! I've always liked the Grandstand area, but my, that Paddock pool looks wonderful!! Can't wait until our trip in October to check it out!!!

 

[notaclue]

Does anyone have a pix or info on the new counter service place at the new pool? Just wondering what they offer. TIA.

 

[mamaprincess]

Finally have our THV booked for June 3rd -June 8th!!! I'm trying to get my requests together. I'd like to be close to the boat dock with a water view if possible. How are the insects during the summer?

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Just back from SSP and stayed at the Paddock - ground floor - right next to the pool.....a step away from the slides!!!! I could touch them from our room. (ok maybe not quite).

And they have packed a lot of twists into that one slide (I know...hic!).

The pool itself is shallow - I am not sure it is more than 4 feet at the deepest area. And so clean. Lifeguards very attentive.

The play area is cute - various buckets that dump water on the kids....fun to watch. And the cast that was having 4th of July events - Trivia - contests etc were so energetic....

Apologies that I did not bring back the menu from the pool bar.....They serve breakfast and a lunch/dinner. The breakfast had a breakfast sandwich and I thought I saw french toast - as well as pasteries. The lunch/dinner was chicken and burgers. The pool bar was open at 7:00 for those who wanted a snack and coffee and it is was pleasant that time of day. The slides do not open until 10:00 --- as I found out one morning when I bounded out at 7:00 am...silly me. It was clearly posted on the sign.

In addition to the fill-your-own mug - they had a selection of beers - not as much as the Main bar and two frozen drinks.

We love the bridge that connects the Paddock to the Springs Area and would walk over there for a better food selection. Or suggest sandwiches and fruit you bring youself. (so sorry - a bit of a food snob here). Yes, I understand it is hard to drag the kids away from the pool....

The Paddock Pool is not shaded - there is a small covered area right by the food service/bar area, but the number of people seeking shelter outnumber the number of chairs that can fit, even with folks sharing tables. And it is hot this time of year. Hence another reason to sneak some shade in the room or at the Springs pool area and resturant.

I liked the new locking gates. The control is higher than the top of the gate (maybe 5 feet) so the little ones will need to be with older kids or adults to gain access to the pool.

If/when I remember - I'll post some pics.

We did not eat at the Turf club - did not work into the schedule, but we did take a walk round and the cast was very friendly and explained the meny and offerings. The bar area was busy with folks escaping the heat and playing pool, but there were enough tables for all to have their turn.

Any other questions?

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Finally have our THV booked for June 3rd -June 8th!!! I'm trying to get my requests together. I'd like to be close to the boat dock with a water view if possible. How are the insects during the summer?

As I said, we just returned and did not have any issues with insects. Granted, it has been dry for a while and has just started raining again, but Disney does have an insect control program - think mosquitos.....We went for walks in the morning as well as the evening and took pictures around the lakes. We did not notice any insect pests at all.....granted we live in Florida so we are used to bugs, but I think there were less than there are at home. So, book the water view and enjoy.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thanks for the report chip&dale&fun!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I know this might have been A&A, but could I ask again? We are planning to bring our family of 10, which is 6 adults (all couples) and 4 kids, probably in 2013, which will make the youngest aged 3. I think we can bring one extra small child.

Anyway, please don't flame - I was just wondering if those who have stayed in the THV feel like there is enough space for that many people to enjoy being together, or should we perhaps book that for the kids and grandkids and get our own studio at Grandstand?

 

[mamaprincess]

I know this might have been A&A, but could I ask again? We are planning to bring our family of 10, which is 6 adults (all couples) and 4 kids, probably in 2013, which will make the youngest aged 3. I think we can bring one extra small child.

Anyway, please don't flame - I was just wondering if those who have stayed in the THV feel like there is enough space for that many people to enjoy being together, or should we perhaps book that for the kids and grandkids and get our own studio at Grandstand?

I've never stayed in one but I'd imagine that a party of 10 would require more than 2 bathrooms. We are just 5 and absolutely need 2 bathrooms if we want to make it anywhere on time.

 

[scotlass]

The new pool looks AMASING !!

Cant wait till October and our first stay at SSR.
I havent made a request for where to stay and after readin the thread and seein the new pool Im gonnae just leave it and see where we end up.....Im pretty sure we will be happy anywhere !!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just saw that DVCNews has a picture of the Paddock grill menu:

http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/saratoga-springs/news/1627-paddock-grill-menu

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Just saw that DVCNews has a picture of the Paddock grill menu:

http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/saratoga-springs/news/1627-paddock-grill-menu

Thanks for posting the menu - I'll be there in January!

 

[my3princes]

I know this might have been A&A, but could I ask again? We are planning to bring our family of 10, which is 6 adults (all couples) and 4 kids, probably in 2013, which will make the youngest aged 3. I think we can bring one extra small child.

Anyway, please don't flame - I was just wondering if those who have stayed in the THV feel like there is enough space for that many people to enjoy being together, or should we perhaps book that for the kids and grandkids and get our own studio at Grandstand?

We had 7 in our THV and had plenty of room. Granted we love to camp and there are times that we've packed 11 into our 30 ft camper with one tiny bathroom. typically we're not all in the villa unless we're sleeping. My kids prefer not sleeping together so at times we've put the extra furniture cushions on the floor to give them more space.