SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Doug7856]

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

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.

Yes, Disney frequently has the best % discount on villas. DVC turns over the villas from members who use DVC for other Disney bookings (such as DCL or the Polynesian) to central reservations to recoup the funds. Due to the high per night cost, the discount is used to move the units.

 

[snykymom]

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.

I'm staying in 3 weeks in a 1 BR with an AP discount. The discounts were also available for other DVC resorts (AKV, OKW, etc.). So I know that at least some discounts apply!

 

[supersuperwendy]

Can somebody beam me down to SSR real quick? I'd love to escape PA for a little while today!

 

[AirGoofy]

Can somebody beam me down to SSR real quick? I'd love to escape PA for a little while today!

If you get that to work, can you send it to me as well? I'll take a THV.

 

[dizzydrop]

Tomorrow night is our last night here but we've had a great time here in our treehouse!! It's a gorgeous place to stay!

 

[Kathymford]

As the trip gets closer and closer, I'm thinking of more odd things to ask. Are the TVs in the studios LCDs? I am thinking of hooking up my iPad to watch movies to fall asleep to, and was curious what kind of cables I should bring? Does anyone know?

 

[leeann32]

Cant wait ti stay at SSR in January for our Disneymoon

 

[Dizny Dad]

Cant wait ti stay at SSR in January for our Disneymoon

Ahhhh, how COOL! Best wishes to you!

 

[leeann32]

Ahhhh, how COOL! Best wishes to you!

Thank you so much!

 

[River Country]

As the trip gets closer and closer, I'm thinking of more odd things to ask. Are the TVs in the studios LCDs? I am thinking of hooking up my iPad to watch movies to fall asleep to, and was curious what kind of cables I should bring? Does anyone know?

I see by your ticker that this is your first WDW trip. I dont think you will need help to fall asleep, i wouldnt bring unnecessary cables with you. I am usually half asleep on the bus on the way back. Just my opinion.

Enjoy your trip

 

[Ryansdad0727]

My DVC Story:

In 2004 my wife and i went on our honeymoon to Disney. It was the first time either of us had been there as adults. I was 13 my wife 11 when we went last. We were taking a bus to DTD from Port Orleans: Riverside and went through SSR. When we left and were going to DTD we could see all of the construction for phase 2. It was huge and impressive. I didn't believe that we would ever be able to afford a DVC contract. I got some information from DVC when we returned home but it was way too expensive. In 2009 we returned and stayed at OKW with our Worldmark timeshare points. We loved staying in a deluxe villa. I knew when we had our son that we would be going to Disney quite a bit so i bought into SSR. We were lucky and did not have to finance any of it. We will have our first stay in a THV this December and can't wait. We have worked hard to achieve something i once thought would not be possible. Disney is a magical place.

 

[supersuperwendy]

I think SSR is perfect location for a Disneymoon! We stayed at BWV on our honeymoon and it was fantastic. This past January DH and I stayed at SSR without the kids...just the two of us. It was heavenly!

Have a great time Leeann!

 

[leeann32]

I think SSR is perfect location for a Disneymoon! We stayed at BWV on our honeymoon and it was fantastic. This past January DH and I stayed at SSR without the kids...just the two of us. It was heavenly!

Have a great time Leeann!

Thank You!
SSR looks so peaceful and romantic for adults, that's why we chose it
I kept going back and forth between SSR & BWV, but I think SSR will be perfect.

How was the weather in January? We're hoping to be able to swim a few days.

 

[Dizny Dad]

My DVC Story:

. . . . . . . I was 13 my wife 11 when we went last. . . . . .

Gee . . .

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

How was the weather in January? We're hoping to be able to swim a few days.

Bring a variety of clothing with you for winter in Orlando, because the weather can be fickle. We went for Christmas a few years ago. The day we arrived, we were desperately trying to find sweatshirts, jackets, gloves, and hats because it was so cold. We'd move from one hot chocolate/hot cider location in Epcot to the next. A few days later, we were wearing tank tops in the parks and enjoying the pools. You just never know.

The WDW resort hotels have heated pools, so the water isn't terribly cold. Getting in and out can be exciting if it's cold out, though. Even if it's too cold for the pool, there's still the hot tub.

 

[supersuperwendy]

Thank You!
SSR looks so peaceful and romantic for adults, that's why we chose it
I kept going back and forth between SSR & BWV, but I think SSR will be perfect.

How was the weather in January? We're hoping to be able to swim a few days.

We were there Jan. 22- 26th earlier this year. The weather was between pleasant with a hoodie on to down right FREEZING cold in my winter coat and gloves! There was one morning I tried to skip my coat and just wear my jacket and what a mistake. I was frigid! We did swim though!!! We had a nice ground floor room in Congress Park so we'd go out on our patio..tip toe through the landscaping and run for the pool/hot tub! The pool was nicely heated and the hot tub was heaven sent! It was our first ever winter time visit and it really through me for a loop lol. I'm so used to sweating in the heat...that to shiver in the cold felt weird!

It doesn't appear it in this pic..but I was FREEZING! The stone wall must have been 20 degrees!


This is how I kept warm that morning...



Followed by a trip back to SSR to warm up!

 

[snykymom]

OK, silly question from a non-DVC'er (cash booking). Tomorrow's my 10 day mark and I can do online check-in. But should I? Would I be more likely to get my request (Grandstand or Springs) if I didn't? I really don't care about DTD view, I just want to be close to a pool and the main building. I'm arriving at MCO at 9:30, so it should be an early check-in.

Thoughts?

 

[Anna114]

While I am a DVC'er I am not a fan of online check-in. It seems to be more problematic then good. I don't think online check-in has any baring on your room request, though

 

[tinkerbell2u]

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.

Had a great time at Disney(Sept 24-Oct 1 )! We stayed in #7033 , we were 2 mins from the bus stop and about 4 mins from the ferry walking. The pool was in walking distance not even 5 mins away. I did request to be as close to the CH as possiable and I did have to wait a couple of hours for it to be cleand ,but I was very happy with where they put us ! THV buses came every 10 mins. I did time them just in case anyone was interested. We were right next to the bridge. We used the THV buses and then got off at the GS and took the park buses from there. From our THV the walk to the CH was about 10 mins. The lighting along the paths was well lit. We did use the grill and it was cleaned out the very next day. I don't know how many stops there are because we seemed to be the last one. From our stop it went right to the GS. They have a smoking out post right at the bottom of the stairs. I would have to say maybe the only negitive thing about the THV is how far apart the bus stops are. I don't even know how many there are in the THV area. We never took them back, we always got off at the GS and walked. It was a great vacation! The Paddock pool is nice, great for the kids. I myself liked the fact that there was hardley anyone at the THV pool. If you have the chance to stay at one of the THV,do it !!! You won't be sorry !!!..

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[Dizny Dad]

tinkerbell2u - Great report - THANKS!