SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[kendzee94]

I can book in 16 days. We are going for 12 nights and want to spilt between a 2 bedroom and the THV. I haven't made up my mind on how many nights at each. Should I book the THV for all 12 nights and chance changing to a 2 bedroom when I finally decide? Do the 2 bedrooms book super quickly?

At the 11th mark you can only book for the 1st 7 nights, you do know this right?

Anywho, we did 8 nights THV and 2 nights AKV two years ago. To be honest, the move was more hassle than it was worth. Check out before 11 and not being able to check in until 4. This was the only time we were not able to check in until 4, as they had to shampoo our carpets and wait for them to dry! If you must switch, I would do it closer to the half way mark and not on a "party" (MNSSHP) night- our two big mistakes!

I think it would be much easier booking THV now and switching to a 2BR later due to availability reasons. We love THV's so for us, we would just stay there the entire trip. I love not having neighbors above and below you. It's like your own little house! Love it!

 

[franandaj]

I can book in 16 days. We are going for 12 nights and want to spilt between a 2 bedroom and the THV. I haven't made up my mind on how many nights at each. Should I book the THV for all 12 nights and chance changing to a 2 bedroom when I finally decide? Do the 2 bedrooms book super quickly?

I would do it that way, although you can only book 7 nights at a time. You'll need to call every day for five days to get the remaining nights in the THV. Depending on whether or not you want to end in the THV or start there, you can decide. I doubt the 2 Brs book up that quickly.

 

[rentayenta]

At the 11th mark you can only book for the 1st 7 nights, you do know this right?

I did not know this. So.....I can make my reservation on Nov 14. Would I call the 14th for the first seven nights and then wait a week for the last 5?

Anywho, we did 8 nights THV and 2 nights AKV two years ago. To be honest, the move was more hassle than it was worth. Check out before 11 and not being able to check in until 4. This was the only time we were not able to check in until 4, as they had to shampoo our carpets and wait for them to dry! If you must switch, I would do it closer to the half way mark and not on a "party" (MNSSHP) night- our two big mistakes!

I think it would be much easier booking THV now and switching to a 2BR later due to availability reasons. We love THV's so for us, we would just stay there the entire trip. I love not having neighbors above and below you. It's like your own little house! Love it!

I waffle with a spilt stay however I promised DH we'd finally stay *home* for part and then DD gets to choose the other half as the trip is her bat mitzvah gift. She chose the THV. I'm just happy everyone wants to stay at our home resort.

 

[franandaj]

Rentayenta -
I remember you are the one whose kids chose eating hot dogs in a Villa over free dining at POP! Good for them! And you are a WDW vet so you probably know this, but I would definitely plan the night of the switch to be an "in the room" night at least for dinner. We love split stays because it seems like two vacations, so we always plan to stay at the resort on the night of the switch. If we go out for dinner, it's at that resort, but often we will choose to cook in the room on the "switch night" since you're "homeless" all day.

 

[rentayenta]

Rentayenta -
I remember you are the one whose kids chose eating hot dogs in a Villa over free dining at POP! Good for them! And you are a WDW vet so you probably know this, but I would definitely plan the night of the switch to be an "in the room" night at least for dinner. We love split stays because it seems like two vacations, so we always plan to stay at the resort on the night of the switch. If we go out for dinner, it's at that resort, but often we will choose to cook in the room on the "switch night" since you're "homeless" all day.

Great idea! We want to take advantage of the big deck and grills at the THV for sure. We've been to WDW 2x so I don't know that I'm a vet but appreciate the vote of confidence! That's what I'm thinking even by splitting at the same resort that it will seem like 2 vacations.


I was thinking we'd eat at the Turf Club during arrival night at SSR and grill on THV arrival night.

How do I book though with 12 nights? Do I book 7 and call each day to add a day or do I book 7 and wait a week to book the last 5?

 

[franandaj]

Great idea! We want to take advantage of the big deck and grills at the THV for sure. We've been to WDW 2x so I don't know that I'm a vet but appreciate the vote of confidence! That's what I'm thinking even by splitting at the same resort that it will seem like 2 vacations.

I was thinking we'd eat at the Turf Club during arrival night at SSR and grill on THV arrival night.

How do I book though with 12 nights? Do I book 7 and call each day to add a day or do I book 7 and wait a week to book the last 5?

You can do either one. I didn't realize that you could call every day and add a day. While I had no trouble getting a THV for 10 days calling a week apart, I would be more inclined to call daily now that I know better. That sounds like a good plan, I enjoyed the grill at the THV.

 

[rentayenta]

You can do either one. I didn't realize that you could call every day and add a day. While I had no trouble getting a THV for 10 days calling a week apart, I would be more inclined to call daily now that I know better. That sounds like a good plan, I enjoyed the grill at the THV.

I didn't know we could call day by day either, just a thought. I am going to try the day by day thing.

I have read your reports and love how you cook in your villa.

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Haven't read much about the GVs at SSR. We stayed in a THV last trip and loved it but this time there will be a few more of us and we'd like having that third bedroom and bathroom. Does anyone have any reviews or thoughts about the GV? Also in the pictures I've seen it looks like the laundry machines are located upstairs with bedrooms 2 and 3. Is this the case? That would be hard as stairs are a bit difficult for me and we always stay in the master bedroom. I'd love to hear from someone who has stayed in one of these larger units. TIA.

 

[franandaj]

I have read your reports and love how you cook in your villa.

Thanks! I love to cook at home, and since my spouse is disabled and suffers from chronic fatigue as a symptom of the disability we try to spend some time in the room relaxing. I usually include one or more nights cooking in the room. We find it a lot easier sometimes than going out and sitting in a restaurant.

Right now I'm perplexed with my May trip where we need to cook in the room after a day at Discovery Cove. Our travelmate is on a low sodium diet, so it has to come from scratch or pretty close. She has other dietary restrictions so it should be a challenge!

I'm sure you'll love grilling at the THV, it's so relaxing to hang out in the villa and having your own patio and grill makes for some great moments on the patio!

 

[KweenofDis]

Haven't read much about the GVs at SSR. We stayed in a THV last trip and loved it but this time there will be a few more of us and we'd like having that third bedroom and bathroom. Does anyone have any reviews or thoughts about the GV? Also in the pictures I've seen it looks like the laundry machines are located upstairs with bedrooms 2 and 3. Is this the case? That would be hard as stairs are a bit difficult for me and we always stay in the master bedroom. I'd love to hear from someone who has stayed in one of these larger units. TIA.

We'll be in a GV at SSR for 3 nights beginning 11/20- I'll let you know what we think! can't wait!!

 

[rentayenta]

Thanks! I love to cook at home, and since my spouse is disabled and suffers from chronic fatigue as a symptom of the disability we try to spend some time in the room relaxing. I usually include one or more nights cooking in the room. We find it a lot easier sometimes than going out and sitting in a restaurant.

Right now I'm perplexed with my May trip where we need to cook in the room after a day at Discovery Cove. Our travelmate is on a low sodium diet, so it has to come from scratch or pretty close. She has other dietary restrictions so it should be a challenge!

I'm sure you'll love grilling at the THV, it's so relaxing to hang out in the villa and having your own patio and grill makes for some great moments on the patio!

My DH is an amazing cook and I'd rather eat anything thing he prepares vs going out, either at home or on vacation. Your spouse is lucky that you cook!

Hmmm.....low sodium leads me to possibly a chicken dish made in the crockpot with some low sodium broth and veggies?

I can't wait to try out the grill at the THV! We're getting a trip tip delivered and DH is brining his spices.

 

[DisneyFreaks]

We'll be in a GV at SSR for 3 nights beginning 11/20- I'll let you know what we think! can't wait!!

I am looking forward to your trip report KweenofDis! Thanks

 

[AirGoofy]

We'll be in a GV at SSR for 3 nights beginning 11/20- I'll let you know what we think! can't wait!!

Great news. Perhaps one of these days. I want to do a THV stay sometime ....

 

[jupers]

Staying in a dedicated 2 bedroom over MLK weekend...Please tell me about it...

It's our first trip HOME! BTW..which area should I request?

 

[lowe@massed.net]

Staying in a dedicated 2 bedroom over MLK weekend...Please tell me about it...

It's our first trip HOME! BTW..which area should I request?

home to the SSR family, jupers! Depends on your priorities. DH and I love being in Congress Park for the close proximity to Downtown Disney. It's a very pleasant walk that we enjoy every morning.

With kids, you may want to be near one of the pools. The Springs is near the main pool, but they have recently opened a new pool in the Paddock section that is getting good reviews.

If you read back through this thread, you'll find lots of info and photos that will help you decide which section is best for you. I know you'll love SSR whatever you decide!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

home to the SSR family, jupers! Depends on your priorities. DH and I love being in Congress Park for the close proximity to Downtown Disney.

Same here, we request DTD view and have been lucky to get it every time. It's beautiful during the day and especially at night!

 

[SaratogaMama]

Hi everyone!
We just got back to the UK 48 hours ago after spending 3 brilliant weeks at Disney.
Whilst there we had our anniversary and celebrated by buying 300 points with SSR our home resort!!
We love Saratoga for its relaxed vibe,don't want to be right in the thick of things constantly,plus our 3 boys loved the walks and being so close to DTD is a huge plus for us!

So excited to be going home Christmas 2012!!!

 

[Anna114]

Hi everyone!
We just got back to the UK 48 hours ago after spending 3 brilliant weeks at Disney.
Whilst there we had our anniversary and celebrated by buying 300 points with SSR our home resort!!
We love Saratoga for its relaxed vibe,don't want to be right in the thick of things constantly,plus our 3 boys loved the walks and being so close to DTD is a huge plus for us!

So excited to be going home Christmas 2012!!!

Welcome to the boards and CONGRATULATIONS on your points and your Anniversary and Welcome Home!

 

[SaratogaMama]

Welcome to the boards and CONGRATULATIONS on your points and your Anniversary and Welcome Home!

Thanks!We are over the moon!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

SaratogaMama - WELCOME HOME!