SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Kathymford]

I am so happy to be a proud owner of SSR. I never been to WDW, and I am exhausted already from anticipating our trip. I have 370 days before my dreams come true. So Celebrate with me and the years too...I AM SO EXCITED.......................................................

I'm glad I'm not the only one!! My first visit EVER in less than 60 days!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

First . . . Godprincess & Kathymford . . Welcome Home!

Yes the first visit is always an eye opener, so fresh, so exciting, and generates such plans for the next trip; but just wait as you become more experienced with WDW. The richness of the experience begins to develop; you will know what "not to miss" and what to do occationally; you will learn the ins and out (like ADRs 6 months out); and the ups and downs (not sure there are any downs?).

DW and I love SSR when we need to separate ourselves from the center of the crowd. It has such great open spaces and a great finished feel to the grounds. With just a short walk to DTD, SSR offers interesting shopping (the most important thing), and rockers for those not looking to pound the store floors.

Enjoy the dream, enjoy the stay, and enjoy the planning for the next big trip!

 

[Kathymford]

First . . . Godprincess & Kathymford . . Welcome Home!

Yes the first visit is always an eye opener, so fresh, so exciting, and generates such plans for the next trip; but just wait as you become more experienced with WDW. The richness of the experience begins to develop; you will know what "not to miss" and what to do occationally; you will learn the ins and out (like ADRs 6 months out); and the ups and downs (not sure there are any downs?).

Enjoy the dream, enjoy the stay, and enjoy the planning for the next big trip!

I'm just glad I found these boards before going. I won't be as lost now!! Gotta love the DIS and everyone here!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . Gotta love the DIS and everyone here!

 

[disneymom06]

Just want to thank everyone for your wonderful suggestions. We arrived yesterday at 11:30AM. (Long Drive). I had requested Congress Park for the quiet pool and the DTD view, but were told that the pool was closed. I was assured that I would not be disappointed with the room I was getting. I was NOT!!!! We are in the Paddock section, looking over the water, steps away from the new pool. It is awesome. The children spent hours in the pool today. The slide is wonderful. (They do need some shade but the trees will grow, so hopefully....)

Forgot to add, the room was ready at 11:30AM. We were unpacked by 1PM, napped from the long drive, went to dinner and then DTD. Kids then had to go in the pool. It was the best first day.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Just want to thank everyone for your wonderful suggestions. We arrived yesterday at 11:30AM. (Long Drive). I had requested Congress Park for the quiet pool and the DTD view, but were told that the pool was closed. I was assured that I would not be disappointed with the room I was getting. I was NOT!!!! We are in the Paddock section, looking over the water, steps away from the new pool. It is awesome. The children spent hours in the pool today. The slide is wonderful. (They do need some shade but the trees will grow, so hopefully....)

Forgot to add, the room was ready at 11:30AM. We were unpacked by 1PM, napped from the long drive, went to dinner and then DTD. Kids then had to go in the pool. It was the best first day.

Sounds perfect!!!

 

[supersuperwendy]

Just want to thank everyone for your wonderful suggestions. We arrived yesterday at 11:30AM. (Long Drive). I had requested Congress Park for the quiet pool and the DTD view, but were told that the pool was closed. I was assured that I would not be disappointed with the room I was getting. I was NOT!!!! We are in the Paddock section, looking over the water, steps away from the new pool. It is awesome. The children spent hours in the pool today. The slide is wonderful. (They do need some shade but the trees will grow, so hopefully....)

Forgot to add, the room was ready at 11:30AM. We were unpacked by 1PM, napped from the long drive, went to dinner and then DTD. Kids then had to go in the pool. It was the best first day.

That sounds WONDERFUL and I'm completely jealous!!!

 

[Suellen]

We are heading down next Sunday... can you give us the general vicinity of your room... like you dont' have to post the specific number but maybe a range or a building in Paddock?

How close are you to the main pool and does it even matter? Do you have to go the lobby area for anything with the QS right there?

TIA for any help you can offer!!

Can't wait to get there next week!!

Would it be odd if we brought an umbrella for shade?

 

[kimpossible]

Just want to thank everyone for your wonderful suggestions. We arrived yesterday at 11:30AM. (Long Drive). I had requested Congress Park for the quiet pool and the DTD view, but were told that the pool was closed. I was assured that I would not be disappointed with the room I was getting. I was NOT!!!! We are in the Paddock section, looking over the water, steps away from the new pool. It is awesome. The children spent hours in the pool today. The slide is wonderful. (They do need some shade but the trees will grow, so hopefully....)

Forgot to add, the room was ready at 11:30AM. We were unpacked by 1PM, napped from the long drive, went to dinner and then DTD. Kids then had to go in the pool. It was the best first day.

 

[wdwnomad]

Knock, knock! Hi neighbors. I just moved in with a purchase of 150 points. Not going to be using my points until next year but wanted join the club. I am very excited about purchasing here!

 

[marie1981]

We've been then and it wasn't a problem. I remember the buses at the value resorts. The most packed SSR bus never looked like that. If you are worried, you can always walk/ bus to DTD and catch a bus there to a theme park, but we never had a bus too filled in the morning at SSR.

unfortunatly, you cannot catch a bus to a theme park from Downtown.
You can only go to hotels from there.

 

[franandaj]

Knock, knock! Hi neighbors. I just moved in with a purchase of 150 points. Not going to be using my points until next year but wanted join the club. I am very excited about purchasing here!

Welcome Home! It's a wonderful resort! You'll love it there!

 

[AirGoofy]

unfortunatly, you cannot catch a bus to a theme park from Downtown.
You can only go to hotels from there.

I never noticed that. (Not my usual route.) Thanks for clarification.

 

[marie1981]

No problem ! They did that because they do not want people to park Downtown for free and then, take the bus to go to the parks....

 

[Blondie1973]

Knock, knock! Hi neighbors. I just moved in with a purchase of 150 points. Not going to be using my points until next year but wanted join the club. I am very excited about purchasing here!

Welcome home!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

unfortunatly, you cannot catch a bus to a theme park from Downtown.
You can only go to hotels from there.

Yep, we got caught trying to do that one after our MK bus didn't come for an hour one time - took the time to walk over there, only to find out that wouldn't work. We walked to the West Side and got a ride to TTC.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Bump.

Hey, how's the food at the new Paddock Pool?

 

[maciec]

Bump.

Hey, how's the food at the new Paddock Pool?

Well, if no one answers you between now and 10/16, I'll let you know! 61 days and counting

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Bump.

Hey, how's the food at the new Paddock Pool?

We went to visit the pool, yesterday, but didn't eat there. I was impressed with the menu, though. I was thinking it would essentially be the Hurricane Hanna's menu, but they have a nice variety of stuff.

I didn't have my camera with me, want to take a picture of the menu for AllEars. Here's what I remember, though.

1/3 lb bacon cheeseburger
Chicken Sandwich
Chopped salad with chicken
Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Herb-Crusted Fish Sandwich

There was also a breakfast menu. It looked similar to the Artist's Palette items.

Now that you've placed the thought in my head, we're on our way there right now for lunch. Stay tuned.

 

[Dizny Dad]

BirdsOfPreyDave - Make me hungry just thinking about it!