SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Ok, I love playing with Google Earth, and the thought of a SSR photo walk also intrigues me. So here you go... one option for seeing all the main sights at all six sections of SSR. The Google Earth path tool says it's exactly 4 miles.

 

[AirGoofy]

Ok, I love playing with Google Earth, and the thought of a SSR photo walk also intrigues me. So here you go... one option for seeing all the main sights at all six sections of SSR. The Google Earth path tool says it's exactly 4 miles.

What? No labels on the map? That is a good distance, although we walk more in the parks. So, are you starting a new SSR tradition?

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

That is a good distance, although we walk more in the parks.

Exactly what I was thinking. I don't think I have a 4 mile photo walk in me.

Here's the 2.25 mile version:

 

[AirGoofy]

Exactly what I was thinking. I don't think I have a 4 mile photo walk in me.

Here's the 2.25 mile version:

that looks better

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

What? No labels on the map?

Okay, if you insist.

Sites on the walk

1. The famous rocking chairs - wonderful view of Downtown Disney
2. Congress Park pool
3. Paddock pool
4. The Carousel (a gazebo decorated to look like a carousel)
5. The bridge
6. The Springs pond
7. High Rock Springs pool - don't miss the waterfall and Donald Duck
8. The Carriage House - don't miss the horse statue
9. The Grandstand pool
10. The boat dock
11. The tennis courts. (Not much to see, but hey, you're right there, right?)
12. The DVC sales center. (Be careful not to get close enough for addonitis to draw you inside.)
13. The point - another great view of Downtown Disney

 

[AirGoofy]

Okay, if you insist.

Sites on the walk

1. The famous rocking chairs - wonderful view of Downtown Disney
2. Congress Park pool
3. Paddock pool
4. The Carousel (a gazebo decorated to look like a carousel)
5. The bridge
6. The Springs pond
7. High Rock Springs pool - don't miss the waterfall and Donald Duck
8. The Carriage House - don't miss the horse statue
9. The Grandstand pool
10. The boat dock
11. The tennis courts. (Not much to see, but hey, you're right there, right?)
12. The DVC sales center. (Be careful not to get close enough for addonitis to draw you inside.)
13. The point - another great view of Downtown Disney

You've got it. The shortened walk still gets to the rockers, so I think I will stop there.

 

[pinkxray]

Thanks so much for the maps. I am going to be running the Halloween 5K that morning at the WWOS so we'll see how far I make it. I can always take a break in the rockers if needed.

I can't wait to see SSR in person. It looks so beautiful.

 

[Pinkocto]

Dave that is fabulous, thanks!

 

[jjmm]

Thank you for the great info on this thread. We have booked and will be staying at SSR for the first time in Aug!

Based on what I have read, I submitted a request to stay in the Grandstand area. Even though not guaranteed, I think for my family this area would be ideal due to being first for bus service to the park and it seems to be an easy walk to the Springs for the pool and restaurants. Does this sound like a good plan? The pool slides are a must for my daughter.

Also, would the best way to get to the Paddocks pool from Grandstand be taking any park bus?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Nicnic]

Hi, just a few questions about the studios.

For a family of 4 (2ad 2ch age 2&10) how comfortable will we be?

I'm not too thrilled about the sofa bed but dd10 will have to sleep here for 2 weeks.
The other issue is dd2 will not sleep in a pack'n'play so we were thinking of renting a todler bed, will this fit in the studio ok?

I do love the look of SSR but am worried on the size of the room. Our other choice is the BC but of course it comes at a higher price!

Any advice on the studios would be great.

Thanks

 

[AirGoofy]

Also, would the best way to get to the Paddocks pool from Grandstand be taking any park bus?

Thanks in advance!

It depends. If you get closer to the Grandstand bus stop, then yes, any park bus will get you next to Carousel and then Paddock stop. But, if you are closer to the Springs side, you may be able to walk to that bus stop easier and catch the DTD bus to get to the Paddock pool. Or, just use the Springs Pool. I've not stayed at Grandstand so will defer to others.

Hi, just a few questions about the studios.

For a family of 4 (2ad 2ch age 2&10) how comfortable will we be?

I'm not too thrilled about the sofa bed but dd10 will have to sleep here for 2 weeks.
The other issue is dd2 will not sleep in a pack'n'play so we were thinking of renting a todler bed, will this fit in the studio ok?

I do love the look of SSR but am worried on the size of the room. Our other choice is the BC but of course it comes at a higher price!

Any advice on the studios would be great.

Thanks

We are a family of four (2 adults and now two dds, 10, 7) and we stay in studios. We went with our youngest at 18 months. We were able to get the pack n play and couch out, but there is not a lot of room. I think the following year, DW and I slept in different beds with a different kid each. We rotated the couch bed so neither one got stuck on it.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

The other issue is dd2 will not sleep in a pack'n'play so we were thinking of renting a todler bed, will this fit in the studio ok?

This would be very tight with the couch pulled out. You might be able to make it work if you moved one of the chairs and put it in front of the connecting door.

Would the 10 y/o be comfortable if you made the couch up for him without pulling it out into a bed? How about if you brought a twin-sized inflatable mattress for him?

 

[supersuperwendy]

Hi, just a few questions about the studios.

For a family of 4 (2ad 2ch age 2&10) how comfortable will we be?

I'm not too thrilled about the sofa bed but dd10 will have to sleep here for 2 weeks.
The other issue is dd2 will not sleep in a pack'n'play so we were thinking of renting a todler bed, will this fit in the studio ok?

I do love the look of SSR but am worried on the size of the room. Our other choice is the BC but of course it comes at a higher price!

Any advice on the studios would be great.

Thanks

We just ordered a travel toddler bed that might work nicely for you too. When it's opened up I can imagine it fitting at the end of the queen bed or even between the queen and sofa. Pink was out of stock when I ordered so my daughter's is blue! oh well.. it's still cute! Some of the reviews mentioned a bar across the middle, but mine doesn't have one and she tried it out and seemed to love it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Regalo-My-Cot-Travel-Bed/4433186

 

[supersuperwendy]

Thank you for the great info on this thread. We have booked and will be staying at SSR for the first time in Aug!

Based on what I have read, I submitted a request to stay in the Grandstand area. Even though not guaranteed, I think for my family this area would be ideal due to being first for bus service to the park and it seems to be an easy walk to the Springs for the pool and restaurants. Does this sound like a good plan? The pool slides are a must for my daughter.

Also, would the best way to get to the Paddocks pool from Grandstand be taking any park bus?

Thanks in advance!

We stayed in the grandstand and enjoyed it. I would request one of the buildings near the pool to be closer to the springs. We were on the far end by the treehouses and that still wasn't a bad walk to artist palette and high rock springs.

 

[Nicnic]

We just ordered a travel toddler bed that might work nicely for you too. When it's opened up I can imagine it fitting at the end of the queen bed or even between the queen and sofa. Pink was out of stock when I ordered so my daughter's is blue! oh well.. it's still cute! Some of the reviews mentioned a bar across the middle, but mine doesn't have one and she tried it out and seemed to love it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Regalo-My-Cot-Travel-Bed/4433186

Thanks,

This would probably owrk but we are flying from the UK. I could look to see if it can be delivered to the nearest walmart and pick it up or do you think they would deliver to the hotel?

DD may sleep on the sofa without it being opened, i'm willing to try but mt DH says its unfair to make her sleep here for 14 nights. If I were 10 years old again and in Disney, I wouldn't care where I slept!!

thanks

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Have you considered OKW? The studios there have two queen-sized beds. There's also more square footage in the room, so you'd have more space for setting up the crib.

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[jjmm]

It depends. If you get closer to the Grandstand bus stop, then yes, any park bus will get you next to Carousel and then Paddock stop. But, if you are closer to the Springs side, you may be able to walk to that bus stop easier and catch the DTD bus to get to the Paddock pool. Or, just use the Springs Pool. I've not stayed at Grandstand so will defer to others.

Thank you! I had not thought about taking the DTD bus to get to Paddocks.

 

[homeatssr]

November will be our first DVC trip. SSR is our home, but we will only be staying there for the first night of our trip. We plan on arriving at 9:30 in the morning. We know the room will most likely not be ready(2 BR villa) We were thinking of letting the kids hang out in one of the pools for an hour or two, head to WPE fo lunch, then come back and get ready to head to MK that night for dinner. We will check out fairly early the next morning to head to BCV(a huge surprise for the kiddos)

Based on those plans, can anyone give their advice on room requests? We've never added a request to our trips before, but thought it may be worth it since we have big plans in a short day...LOL...any thoughts???

 

[Nicnic]

Have you considered OKW? The studios there have two queen-sized beds. There's also more square footage in the room, so you'd have more space for setting up the crib.

http://**************.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Old-Key-West-Studio-Floor-Plan-Layout.jpg

Yes we looked at OKW, the rooms are much bigger and do offer what we want but I did like the idea of walking to DTD if we got put in the right area of course, but then there's always the boat from OKW.

Any info on OKW for a 2 and 10 year old, I just thought that SSR looked better? I'm so confused, I want to be in the best place for our family as 2 weeks is a long time not to be comfortable!

We usually stay in POFQ but for the same price we can get SSR or OKW.

 

[vandy]

November will be our first DVC trip. SSR is our home, but we will only be staying there for the first night of our trip. We plan on arriving at 9:30 in the morning. We know the room will most likely not be ready(2 BR villa) We were thinking of letting the kids hang out in one of the pools for an hour or two, head to WPE fo lunch, then come back and get ready to head to MK that night for dinner. We will check out fairly early the next morning to head to BCV(a huge surprise for the kiddos)

Based on those plans, can anyone give their advice on room requests? We've never added a request to our trips before, but thought it may be worth it since we have big plans in a short day...LOL...any thoughts???

Since it sounds like you are only there for one night, the Springs would probably be your best choice. You are right by the main area and pool, and the layout of the rest of the resort is not as much of an issue. Also, I have had 2br villas at SSR be ready at 10am and a couple of weeks ago it was ready when we arrived at 11am so you might get lucky.