SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Disney_Mama]

Just back from another wonderful stay at SSR. My home resort and my favorite. First time visiting in the summer. OMG the crowds. I knew it was going to be busy but wow. Only went to Epcot and Sorin had a two hour wait when we returned with our fast passes. Thank goodness for Kim Possible. That kept my DD 12 and 16 ammused for hours while DH and I enjoyed World Showcase. DTD at night was also a zoo. Best part of the vacation was spending the day at the Grandstand pool. Met a wonderful lady from Boston. Spent hours talking to her in the pool. Wishing I was still there. Already planning my next stay.

 

[kimpossible]

Hi-

We will be staying at SSR for the first time in a few weeks. Just wondering if I made the right choices for room request. I requested Paddock and Springs (but noticed they pot Springs first). Thinking about canceling Springs request and asking for Paddock and near pool. What do you think? Is the Springs an okay request to have as well? CP pool will be closed at that time so that is out. We are in a studio and will be using the wahers/dryers by the pool. We also typicall stay at BWV and hate the bus service there, so better busstop location might be nice...any suggestions.

 

[notaclue]

We've never tried the Paddock area; we're Springs lovers. IMHO you can't beat the Springs for location. Right across the street from the food court/restaurants, shops, main pool, laundry, bus stop, and the boat to DTD. We have always been pleased with the bus service at SSR, and the Turf Club restaurant is a hidden gem. The main pool has lots of activites all day. The resort is very quiet in the rooms and the grounds are spacious and not crowded.

 

[sarahk0204]

Hi-

We will be staying at SSR for the first time in a few weeks. Just wondering if I made the right choices for room request. I requested Paddock and Springs (but noticed they pot Springs first). Thinking about canceling Springs request and asking for Paddock and near pool. What do you think? Is the Springs an okay request to have as well? CP pool will be closed at that time so that is out. We are in a studio and will be using the wahers/dryers by the pool. We also typicall stay at BWV and hate the bus service there, so better busstop location might be nice...any suggestions.

For bus stop, we liked the Grandstand section - first on, first off, and we never had to stand. There is a nice pool and water play area there, and the walk to the main building was pretty short.

 

[maciec]

Hi-

We will be staying at SSR for the first time in a few weeks. Just wondering if I made the right choices for room request. I requested Paddock and Springs (but noticed they pot Springs first). Thinking about canceling Springs request and asking for Paddock and near pool. What do you think? Is the Springs an okay request to have as well? CP pool will be closed at that time so that is out. We are in a studio and will be using the wahers/dryers by the pool. We also typicall stay at BWV and hate the bus service there, so better busstop location might be nice...any suggestions.

Where did you see that they put the Springs first? Was it on your confirmation e-mail or letter or did you see it online? I made a request, but it's not showing up.

 

[kimpossible]

It was in my confirmation email. There is a link to see more info and that is where it was.

 

[notaclue]

My request was on the confirmation email also. It said something like 'guest requests Springs'. If it's not on your confirmation you might should call DVC (800-********) and make sure they have your request noted.

 

[kritter]

i am so happy that we bought SSR last year! we bought it site unseen and it has been wonderful so far. i took my son by myself there when he was 17 months old this past december. the resort was perfect. the trip was a tough one since i was alone but everything about the resort made the trip a good one.

on my last day i became VERY ill and cast member jill helped me out BIG TIME. sent me to the airport in a cab after sitting with my toddler for a long time so i could be alone in a private bathroom that she took me to. jill works at the front and is often seen dressed in old-time resort wear. she's amazing. the following month DH was with me and we stayed in the THV (we brough along my aunt, uncle, and their three kids too). as soon as i got off magical express i walked straight into the lobby and hoped to see jill. she was there and i just had to hug her and thank her again and introduce her to DH. she told us if we needed anything to let her know. we told her that this time we'd be ok. yeah, well, 5 second later we realized that we left our stroller on magical express! DUH! never fear! jill was there with a loaner until they could get the stroller.

i've had lovely service at other DVC resorts and will stay other places but SSR has a special place in my heart! baby #2 will be arriving in november and we've already booked his first trip for may 2012. we're going to blow it out and stay at the THV. yes, i know, it'll just be me, DH, DS(will be just under 3) and a 6-ish month old. but it'll be a nice treat and we won't disturb any neighbors in case we're up in the middle of the night.

anyway, this was an incredibly long-winded way to say i love SSR

Glad that you met Jill!! We love Jill!! She is AWESOME!! She recently got a new job so she will not be at SSR, she is now working with conventions @ WDW!!

 

[notaclue]

Another super person to meet is Bruce. He's just adorable and he always has a pocket full of fast passes to give away or something special for you. Bruce is like everyone's favorite relative who has invited you to his lovely home for a visit and wants to make you happy.

 

[kritter]

Another super person to meet is Bruce. He's just adorable and he always has a pocket full of fast passes to give away or something special for you. Bruce is like everyone's favorite relative who has invited you to his lovely home for a visit and wants to make you happy.

 

[kimpossible]

Can you refill your mug at the Grandstand pool?

 

[supersuperwendy]

Can you refill your mug at the Grandstand pool?

Yes...it has shorter hours then artist palette though

 

[Dizny Dad]

Wish I was there refilling my mug now . . . . .

 

[yaksack]

We will be staying at the THV 8/15-8/20. Can anyone post some cool pics to help get my kids excited? Any idea how far the bar is from the villas?

 

[maciec]

there are some on pg 80 of this thread

 

[mamaprincess]

We will be staying at the THV 8/15-8/20. Can anyone post some cool pics to help get my kids excited? Any idea how far the bar is from the villas?

There is a link to a really great video tour of a THV on page one 1st post of this thread below the pictures.

 

[DiznyDi]

Wish I was there refilling my mug now . . . . .

...me too!

 

[Suellen]

So we are heading down in just a couple of weeks for a stay at SSR. We usually requests Springs because my girls just love to swim so much it is much easier to be right near the main pool (slide and all ya know!) so we have that request on our room. However.... I didn't realize Paddock Pool was open already. One of the reasons that SSR is our last choice is we find the Artist Pallette to be a lousy option for QS and I think the menu looks more in lines with what we like at the Paddock Grill....

So thoughts on the new pool vs. the springs pool?

Either way we are all so excited for our trip!!

 

[supersuperwendy]

We changed our treehouse to a 2 bedroom lock off...I requested Congress Park! I just love the beauty of SSR and want more of it!! I'm excited to stay in a 2 bedroom again. I think we'll try a treehouse in the future..but not yet! I told my guide I could easily live at SSR and told him I'm jealous that he gets to work there! Do they still do movies at High Rock Springs?

 

[tjhsr]

We changed our treehouse to a 2 bedroom lock off...I requested Congress Park! I just love the beauty of SSR and want more of it!! I'm excited to stay in a 2 bedroom again. I think we'll try a treehouse in the future..but not yet! I told my guide I could easily live at SSR and told him I'm jealous that he gets to work there! Do they still do movies at High Rock Springs?

The movies were running in May. And don't forget the rockers at CP