SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Dizny Dad]

AimKo –

The community Hall offers lots of activities to keep the kids talking! It has ping pong, foosball, arts and crafts and lots of board games to choose from. The schedule shows it is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Community Hall also provides scheduled programs depending on the day and season. Check the web or the schedule in your Welcome Pack when you check in.

Walking is just great at SSR! There are lots of paths leading everywhere: the walk to DTD from The Springs will take about 15 minutes, but take the boat! The boat ramp is located just behind the Carriage House. It is a great ride! The walk to the new Paddock Pool from The Springs is only 2-3 minutes – across the bridge over the pond and splash into the pool, or ride the slide. There are adult refreshments there as well; like a hot tub and libations!

Enjoy your stay – and WELCOME HOME!

 

[happyann79]

Grew up near Saratoga NY so I love owning a piece of it in wdw!

 

[kikiq]

We will going "home" in April!!! Just booked our air from the west coast!!
Rockers...here we come!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

We will going "home" in April!!! Just booked our air from the west coast!!
Rockers...here we come!!!

Cool! Have a great time!

 

[hockey mom]

Can anyone tell me which buildings are closest to the paddocks pool.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Can anyone tell me which buildings are closest to the paddocks pool.

The two buildings that flank it are the Paddock buildings with room numbers 5101-5436 and 5501-5836. The Springs building that is immediately adjacent to the other end of the bridge is also very close. Those are room numbers 4101-4436.

Here's the map:

 

[hockey mom]

Great. Thanks

 

[Sea Turtles]

Hello all,
Staying at SSR for the 1st time…
As far as getting a taxi, can I call bell services to dispatch one to whatever area of the resort we’re staying?


Thank very much

 

[donmil723]

Close to the Boats? - The Springs and The Grandstand

Pool Bars? - All pools except the Congress Park quiet pool have pool bars.

Best Hot Tub to sip your beverage and watch the boats? - Congress Park Quiet Pool Hot Tub! (just thought I would throw that in . . . )

. Thanks!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hello all,
Staying at SSR for the 1st time…
As far as getting a taxi, can I call bell services to dispatch one to whatever area of the resort we’re staying?


Thank very much

Yes. Call the concierge.

 

[dbs1228]

Just wanted to report we stayed 10 nights at THV last week and loved it! Thanks to all on board here suggesting where to request since we had people staying at SSR. We got a villa right next to the path to SSR, close to boat and close to pool it was heaven. When checking in the CM made sure the 2 other rooms were blocked for Grand Stand area as close as possible to use and the walk was so quick back and forth!. My DD's used the buses from GS to parks in the evening and said it was very easy.

Found the pool at THV much more peaceful - actually had it to myself several times during the week and temps were in the mid 80's. We did try Paddock pool so DD could use slide but after 15 minutes she was ready to leave because it was so crowded. We ate many meals on the deck and grilled several times during the week.

The downside of the THV, which has been reported quite often about all resorts, was the condition/cleanliness. Our front door was broken and actually on day 2 a huge piece of wood over the top of the door was hanging and we could not close the door - good news maintenance came after the 2nd call and me mentioning someone is going to get hurt since there are nails sticking out and the board is ready to fall. There was a sizable hole in the wall in bunk bed room and the blankets in the closet that we needed for the pullouts were disgusting dirty!!! They brought us new ones, but come on yuck! I have to say other then the hole they did accommodate us and the CM were exceptionally nice.

Over all even with the point increase we will for sure stay at THV again, we did have a car also. The rooms my parents/friends stayed in at SSR were just beautiful and they loved it. SSR is a great resort if you are looking to get away and relax with easy access to DTD.

 

[mamaprincess]

I am so excited! A few days ago I saw some amazing Fantasy cruise rates for June and decided to cancel our December trip and go with the cruise and a WDW trip. The only downside was that we would be cancelling our THV and we had been looking forward to a stay in those for years. Yesterday I checked availability for after our cruise just wishfully, and somehow the week was available and at less than 4 months out! Thank you to who ever had to change their dates. I certainly hope someone enjoys our December THV. So we will be cruising from June 16th - June 23rd then we will be staying at the THV's June 23rd- 30th. I can't believe it!!!

This will be a wonderful trip because we have so much to celebrate:

Our Twins 8th grade graduation
DH's 40th birthday (last day of the cruise)
Father's Day (2nd day of cruise)
Our 14th anniversary (June 25th)
DH's promotion!

We have missed Saratoga Springs so much because we have stayed at our other home (AKV) the last 2 years so can't wait to go back and soak up all the beauty, take the boat to DTD and enjoy the wide open spaces! Before our 2 year absence, it was 5 trips in a row to SSR because we just couldn't get ourselves to want to go anywhere else. It really is so beautiful and more than a place to sleep, it really is a destination all its own.

 

[Pinkocto]

dbs1228 - thanks somuch for sharing, what a pain about the door, I'm do glad nobody was hurt. I'm glad after the problems you will still go back. One of these days we really want to try the THVs. Very cool having the pool to yourself

mamaprincess - that is some major pixie dust! Glad everything worked out so perfectly. Very cool that all those celebrations fit into the dates. Congrats on your DHs promotion

 

[rentayenta]

THV question: will bell services hike all the way to our treehouse to drop off and pick up our luggage?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm sorry, but we pay alot of money for dues, which is supposed to provide maintenance. It is unacceptable to think you are going to stay at what is supposed to be a deluxe resort and have that kind of condition.

I think they need to have an inspection on check out for everyone, and people who damage the property should be charged for it, and it should be promptly fixed. I guess rather than complain here, I will write Member Services, I hope other will too.

Glad you had a good time, dbs1228.

 

[AimKo]

Hi all

I'm getting excited for my first visit home to SSR in May. We have a 2 bedroom villa for my family and my sister's family to share. My sister has been reading the unofficial guide (2009 edition) and it says that busing is long and painful from SSR. I told her that I didn't think that was the case, but I've never stayed at SSR. What has your experience been of busing?

TIA
Aim

 

[dbs1228]

THV question: will bell services hike all the way to our treehouse to drop off and pick up our luggage?

They will deliver your bags! My aunt and uncle took ME back to the airport on Saturday and were picked up along with the luggage at 5:30AM.

 

[dbs1228]

I'm sorry, but we pay alot of money for dues, which is supposed to provide maintenance. It is unacceptable to think you are going to stay at what is supposed to be a deluxe resort and have that kind of condition.

I think they need to have an inspection on check out for everyone, and people who damage the property should be charged for it, and it should be promptly fixed. I guess rather than complain here, I will write Member Services, I hope other will too.

Glad you had a good time, dbs1228.

I do agree that all rooms should be inspected. The hole in the wall was the 1st thing we noticed. The door we noticed on day 3 before it came apart since it was above the door. The blankets were just gross they should look at ALL the linens in the closet after every guest leaves. I left the blankets and sheets on the couch after we left (folded up the couch) so they would know they were used, and hope they get replaced.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Hi all

I'm getting excited for my first visit home to SSR in May. We have a 2 bedroom villa for my family and my sister's family to share. My sister has been reading the unofficial guide (2009 edition) and it says that busing is long and painful from SSR. I told her that I didn't think that was the case, but I've never stayed at SSR. What has your experience been of busing?

TIA
Aim

I'm not sure how SSR got such a bad reputation for bus service. Yes, there are 5 internal stops at the resort, and yes, you do need to take a bus to all four theme parks. But to be honest, I've never felt the busses at SSR were any worse that the transportation at other resorts.

At VWL, busses are shared with Fort Wilderness. (During some times of year, all busses are shared. At other times, there may only be certain parks that have shared busses.)

At BWV and BCV, you can walk or take a boat to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, but if you're heading to the other parks, you share a bus with Swan, Dolphin, Boardwalk, and Beach Club.

At BLT, the obvious advantage is that you can walk to the Magic Kingdom or use the Monorail. The busses to other destinations, though, are shared with Polynesian and/or Grand Floridian.

 

[Pinkocto]

Hi all

I'm getting excited for my first visit home to SSR in May. We have a 2 bedroom villa for my family and my sister's family to share. My sister has been reading the unofficial guide (2009 edition) and it says that busing is long and painful from SSR. I told her that I didn't think that was the case, but I've never stayed at SSR. What has your experience been of busing?

TIA
Aim

We had no problems, never waited more than ten minutes. My only issue was getting around from the Carriage House since that's at the last stop. We paid bell services to take us back to the room a few times.