SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[joeandmel]

Heading down to SSR early friday morning (driving from NJ ). Going to stay in one of the THV's (7 nights ) . Our first time staying in one. I am so excited to see it in person ! Booked it 11 months out had no problem. We will be celebrating my Grandson's 3rd B-Day there also on Monday. We have a total of 7 that will be in the THV. I will try to take some pics and put them up asap.. Anything you want to see and I can take a pic of let me know. Any suggestions ? What should I bring since it is a THV. This is going to be some adventure ! We usually book the GS or Springs. I am so ready to leave NOW !! lol

Please let me know. I'm going to book it in December for nov 2012 trip. Also can you please let me know how far disney transportation is from the THV. And any positive or negitive things about it. Thanks Joe and have a good trip.

 

[kendzee94]

Heading down to SSR early friday morning (driving from NJ ). Going to stay in one of the THV's (7 nights ) . Our first time staying in one. I am so excited to see it in person ! Booked it 11 months out had no problem. We will be celebrating my Grandson's 3rd B-Day there also on Monday. We have a total of 7 that will be in the THV. I will try to take some pics and put them up asap.. Anything you want to see and I can take a pic of let me know. Any suggestions ? What should I bring since it is a THV. This is going to be some adventure ! We usually book the GS or Springs. I am so ready to leave NOW !! lol

If you are planning on using the grill, bring nonstick aluminum foil and charcoal/lighter and whatever food you plan to eat in the villa. Since you are driving, you may want to request toward the north or top of the resort for easy in and out access. However the south or bottom is closer to the walkway to the grandstand buses and pool and boat launch. Have a great time and enjoy our favorite place!

 

[tinkerbell2u]

If you are planning on using the grill, bring nonstick aluminum foil and charcoal/lighter and whatever food you plan to eat in the villa. Since you are driving, you may want to request toward the north or top of the resort for easy in and out access. However the south or bottom is closer to the walkway to the grandstand buses and pool and boat launch. Have a great time and enjoy our favorite place!

Thanks for the info! I did request to be closer to the AP and GS. Not sure how that will go, but will see.

@joeandmel.. I will let you know the positives and negitives and the info on the transportation also.

 

[snykymom]

Another silly question - does SSR use the motion sensors for the AC? Is there a way to bypass it to keep the AC on all night? Or will I just have to buy a helium balloon to bob around?

 

[Dizny Dad]

snykymom - I don’t think the balloon trick works. It will get caught in the corner or somewhere and stop “floating”.

I have never really found out if this actually works, but here are a number of recipes for keeping the AC on:

First Author:

On the thermostat, push the power button and the down arrow (button that adjusts the temp) at the exact same time. If you do this correctly, you will see the letters "bp" where the temp normally shows. You are now bypassing the sensors in the room. You can then set the temp to whatever you want and it keeps the room that cold whether you are in it or not. The maintenance man said that you might have to do this once a day as the thermostat tends to go back to sensor mode after 24 hours. The CM that did this for us said it was not a problem doing this as they do it for people all the time.

or

1) Press the two left buttons together (on/off - auto/fan)
2) Press the top left botton and the bottom right button (on/off - down arrow)

You will see 6p on the readout. You are now set for about 4 days. Repeat the procedure then.


Another Author:

TO CHANGE AC THERMOSTAT SETTINGS THE THERMOSTAT HAS TO BE PUT INTO "SERVICE MODE" IT IS SIMPLE TO DO BY PRESSING THE FOLLOWING KEYS ON THE FRONT OF THE THERMOSTAT.

EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE:

1. PRESS (AND KEEP PRESSED) THE F/C KEY

2. PRESS (AND RELEASE) THE OFF/AUTO KEY

3. PRESS (AND RELEASE) THE DISPLAY KEY.

4. RELEASE THE F/C KEY.

UPON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THIS SEQUENCE, THE LCD WILL DISPLAY PAR (PARAMETER) AND THE PARAMETER NUMBER.

1. PRESS THE UP ARROW KEY AND SCROLL UNTIL # 6 APPEARS. (NEW MODELS # 24)

2. PRESS THE OFF/AUTO KEY

3. THE CURRENT LOW TEMPERATURE IS DISPLAYED.

4. PRESS THE DOWN ARROW KEY AND SCROLL UNTIL THE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE APPEARS

5. PRESS THE F/C KEY


And Yet Another Author:
The thermostat has two buttons on the left (ON/OFF and AUTO/FAN) and two buttons on the right (UP and DOWN)

1) Press the ON/OFF and AUTO/FAN buttons together. The digital display will change to 'CA'.

2) Press the ON/OFF and DOWN button together. The digital display will change to 'OR" (or something similar).

You have just deactivated the motion sensor. This will last for three days at which point you will have to repeat the process.


I hope you find that one of these keeps you cool . . . let us all know!

 

[LoveMickey]

If you are planning on using the grill, bring nonstick aluminum foil and charcoal/lighter and whatever food you plan to eat in the villa. Since you are driving, you may want to request toward the north or top of the resort for easy in and out access. However the south or bottom is closer to the walkway to the grandstand buses and pool and boat launch. Have a great time and enjoy our favorite place!

Looking forward to hearing about THV. Do you know what utensils they have for cooking on the grill?

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Looking forward to hearing about THV. Do you know what utensils they have for cooking on the grill?

Tongs and a spatula

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Some other tips if you're going to be using the BBQ at the THV...

For some reason, the path lights always seem to be on the opposite side of the path from the grill. There's ambient light at the grill, but no direct light. We've placed a small battery-operated lantern in our owner's locker so I can see when the steaks are done. If you don't normally pack a flashlight, you may want to consider adding one for a THV trip.

There's no table by the grill. The first night we cooked out, I didn't like having to place the plates and utensils on the ground. (Too many critters and bugs around.) I've found that the lid from my owner's locker and the folding luggage stand from the room work great to make a little table. The cookie sheet makes a good tray to carry food up and down the steps. If you don't have an owner's locker, the cookie sheet would probably also work as the makeshift table top.

Don't forget matches or a lighter. That was a frustrating night!

We bought way too much charcoal, thinking we'd need a small (7lb) bag for each night we cooked out. The little grill did fine with 1/2 a bag.

They do not clean the grill unless it's your full-service maid day.

 

[franandaj]

They do not clean the grill unless it's your full-service maid day.

We cooked on our second night in the THV and the grill area was cleaned up by 10AM the next morning. This was in Jan 2010, so it could have changed.

 

[scotlass]

2 weeks tomorrow !!!!!

We have had to cancel some ADR's so now have TS credits to fill.
Do we need ADR's at Turf club of should we be ok for a meal a couple of nights !

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

We cooked on our second night in the THV and the grill area was cleaned up by 10AM the next morning. This was in Jan 2010, so it could have changed.

We were in a tree house that was well off the main path. Maybe they just didn't see that our grill was dirty. We cooked out 4 times and the ashes sat there each time. We only had one T&T, so I assumed that was why there didn't clean it.

Last trip, we cooked out and I do remember seeing someone scrub our grill out.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . Do we need ADR's at Turf club or should we be ok for a meal a couple of nights !

We have always had ADRs for Turf Club but have found that others around us have a minimal wait as a walk-up. It depends on your timing (gee, doesn't everything!?!) We prefer a later seating to allow the noise and hub bub of younger families to have "come an' gone". We love family dining, but sometimes the roar of the tribes can be overwhelming.

Have a great time!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We expect to have one cook out meal at the THV later this month!
We're looking forward to seeing and using the new Paddock pool too!

 

[LadyTrampScamp&Angel]

Good Morning All!

Does anyone here know the hours (or approximate) the fitness center is open with the attendent there?

Thank you!

 

[snykymom]

snykymom - I don’t think the balloon trick works. It will get caught in the corner or somewhere and stop “floating”.

I have never really found out if this actually works, but here are a number of recipes for keeping the AC on:

First Author:

On the thermostat, push the power button and the down arrow (button that adjusts the temp) at the exact same time. If you do this correctly, you will see the letters "bp" where the temp normally shows. You are now bypassing the sensors in the room. You can then set the temp to whatever you want and it keeps the room that cold whether you are in it or not. The maintenance man said that you might have to do this once a day as the thermostat tends to go back to sensor mode after 24 hours. The CM that did this for us said it was not a problem doing this as they do it for people all the time.

or

1) Press the two left buttons together (on/off - auto/fan)
2) Press the top left botton and the bottom right button (on/off - down arrow)

You will see 6p on the readout. You are now set for about 4 days. Repeat the procedure then.


Another Author:

TO CHANGE AC THERMOSTAT SETTINGS THE THERMOSTAT HAS TO BE PUT INTO "SERVICE MODE" IT IS SIMPLE TO DO BY PRESSING THE FOLLOWING KEYS ON THE FRONT OF THE THERMOSTAT.

EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE:

1. PRESS (AND KEEP PRESSED) THE F/C KEY

2. PRESS (AND RELEASE) THE OFF/AUTO KEY

3. PRESS (AND RELEASE) THE DISPLAY KEY.

4. RELEASE THE F/C KEY.

UPON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THIS SEQUENCE, THE LCD WILL DISPLAY PAR (PARAMETER) AND THE PARAMETER NUMBER.

1. PRESS THE UP ARROW KEY AND SCROLL UNTIL # 6 APPEARS. (NEW MODELS # 24)

2. PRESS THE OFF/AUTO KEY

3. THE CURRENT LOW TEMPERATURE IS DISPLAYED.

4. PRESS THE DOWN ARROW KEY AND SCROLL UNTIL THE DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE APPEARS

5. PRESS THE F/C KEY


And Yet Another Author:
The thermostat has two buttons on the left (ON/OFF and AUTO/FAN) and two buttons on the right (UP and DOWN)

1) Press the ON/OFF and AUTO/FAN buttons together. The digital display will change to 'CA'.

2) Press the ON/OFF and DOWN button together. The digital display will change to 'OR" (or something similar).

You have just deactivated the motion sensor. This will last for three days at which point you will have to repeat the process.


I hope you find that one of these keeps you cool . . . let us all know!

Thanks for such a detailed response! I knew about Option 1, but not the others. I'll let you know which works!

 

[scotlass]

We prefer a later seating to allow the noise and hub bub of younger families to have "come an' gone". We love family dining, but sometimes the roar of the tribes can be overwhelming.

Have a great time!

Thank you, we will probably be eatin later because it will be days we have been to Universal/IOA.

 

[LoveMickey]

For some reason, the path lights always seem to be on the opposite side of the path from the grill. There's ambient light at the grill, but no direct light. We've placed a small battery-operated lantern in our owner's locker so I can see when the steaks are done. If you don't normally pack a flashlight, you may want to consider adding one for a THV trip.

There's no table by the grill. The first night we cooked out, I didn't like having to place the plates and utensils on the ground. (Too many critters and bugs around.) I've found that the lid from my owner's locker and the folding luggage stand from the room work great to make a little table. The cookie sheet makes a good tray to carry food up and down the steps. If you don't have an owner's locker, the cookie sheet would probably also work as the makeshift table top.

[Thanks for the advice. This will be our first time grilling at a DVC - and I had not thought of the lighting or table top. We do have an OL, so that will come in handy. If you think of anything else, please pass it along.[/FONT]

 

[bas71873]

Hi. New to this thread and just now considering a 6 night stay at SSR next summer (late August). I have a few questions that I just can't seem to find a definitive answer for and would love to know before I book (and I might book today


1. I'd like to request a 1BR in the Paddock section to be close to the awesome looking new pool (DD's request). My question is, is there parking adjacent to the building? We are renting a car this trip because we are doing some off site adventures at Discovery Cove/Sea World but I don't want to have to drag all my "stuff" to the other side of the resort.


2. How many floors are in the Paddock Buildings? I think I read that all building have elevators. We ususally prefer a higher floor, but if I can get Paddock on a low floor, I'm OK with that.


3. The sofa bed. Is there a bar across the middle that's typical of sofa beds? Would it be worth bringing a thick pad if I have room? I might end up there with DD if DH snores and I NEED my sleep. So, I want an honest opinion of the sofa beds.


4. The new Paddock pool - is there a pool bar or a place to grab eats? Is there a place to refill refillable mugs or can you bring your own drinks to the pool (as long as there is no glass)?


5. Finally, I am going to book with my AAA discount for now, but Disney ever release discounts for Villas? I have never reallly paid attention to whether they do or not because we've always just stayed in a regular room at other resorts.


Thanks for answering and I'm sure I'll have more questions as time goes on, but I'm just having a tough time deciding between SSR, OKW and POFQ.

 

[tjhsr]

Hi. New to this thread and just now considering a 6 night stay at SSR next summer (late August). I have a few questions that I just can't seem to find a definitive answer for and would love to know before I book (and I might book today


1. I'd like to request a 1BR in the Paddock section to be close to the awesome looking new pool (DD's request). My question is, is there parking adjacent to the building? We are renting a car this trip because we are doing some off site adventures at Discovery Cove/Sea World but I don't want to have to drag all my "stuff" to the other side of the resort.


2. How many floors are in the Paddock Buildings? I think I read that all building have elevators. We ususally prefer a higher floor, but if I can get Paddock on a low floor, I'm OK with that.


3. The sofa bed. Is there a bar across the middle that's typical of sofa beds? Would it be worth bringing a thick pad if I have room? I might end up there with DD if DH snores and I NEED my sleep. So, I want an honest opinion of the sofa beds.


4. The new Paddock pool - is there a pool bar or a place to grab eats? Is there a place to refill refillable mugs or can you bring your own drinks to the pool (as long as there is no glass)?


5. Finally, I am going to book with my AAA discount for now, but Disney ever release discounts for Villas? I have never reallly paid attention to whether they do or not because we've always just stayed in a regular room at other resorts.


Thanks for answering and I'm sure I'll have more questions as time goes on, but I'm just having a tough time deciding between SSR, OKW and POFQ.

#1 Yes there is parking in front or next to all of the buildings. Remember its just request.

#2 Four floors

#3 No bar in the bed. I'm 6' and 210 and have slept on the bed no problems.

#4 There is a pool bar with food and mug refills.

#5 This one someone else will have to help but i think so.

 

[bas71873]

#1 Yes there is parking in front or next to all of the buildings. Remember its just request.

#2 Four floors

#3 No bar in the bed. I'm 6' and 210 and have slept on the bed no problems.

#4 There is a pool bar with food and mug refills.

#5 This one someone else will have to help but i think so.

THANK YOU! Very helpful and now I'm 99% sure I'm going to choose SSR....why must I be so indecisive?