SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[portsofcall]

There are no direct buses between theme parks and Downtown Disney. Disney does this to discourage people from parking at DTD to avoid the parking fees at the parks. You need to get the theme park buses at the resorts. The only buses you'll find at DTD will be ones heading to other resorts. You likewise won't find a DTD bus at any of the parks.

Buses come very regularly. Yes, you'll probably have a story at the end of your trip about "that one bus we really needed to wait on," but transportation at SSR is very reliable in general.

Thanks! here's some more silly questions...any chance we can get a case of water at the airport or at the resort? and I read another post where someone brought their own plates, cups, utensils. Is that necessary?

 

[Doingitagain]

There are no direct buses between theme parks and Downtown Disney. Disney does this to discourage people from parking at DTD to avoid the parking fees at the parks. You need to get the theme park buses at the resorts. The only buses you'll find at DTD will be ones heading to other resorts. You likewise won't find a DTD bus at any of the parks.

Buses come very regularly. Yes, you'll probably have a story at the end of your trip about "that one bus we really needed to wait on," but transportation at SSR is very reliable in general.

There have been issues with people parking at DTD and going to SSR to take buses to the theme parks.

 

[Doingitagain]

Thanks! here's some more silly questions...any chance we can get a case of water at the airport or at the resort? and I read another post where someone brought their own plates, cups, utensils. Is that necessary?

You can order water online and have it shipped to the resort or order from one of the grocery delivery companies (but the delivery fee might make it expensive).

We bring paper plates and some plastic utensils for when we don't want to deal with dishes, but generally everything you need is supplied and there is a dishwasher.

 

[epcot1stfave]

portsofcall is staying in a studio I believe and there is no dishwasher in a studio only 1 bedroom and up. As far as I know they only have the plastic utensils in studios HTH.

 

[AirGoofy]

Thanks! here's some more silly questions...any chance we can get a case of water at the airport or at the resort? and I read another post where someone brought their own plates, cups, utensils. Is that necessary?

You can order water online and have it shipped to the resort or order from one of the grocery delivery companies (but the delivery fee might make it expensive).

We bring paper plates and some plastic utensils for when we don't want to deal with dishes, but generally everything you need is supplied and there is a dishwasher.

portsofcall is staying in a studio I believe and there is no dishwasher in a studio only 1 bedroom and up. As far as I know they only have the plastic utensils in studios HTH.

Great idea. We are studio people so we can make more trips to WDW. I had not thought about bring paper plates and plastic cups. I hate having to wash dishes. I still prefer my coffee out of a mug as opposed to plastic, so I guess there is one dish I will have to wash. As for the water, we bring three cases with us as we get them for $2.50 a case here. I have my travel fold-up cart from work that I use to haul in the water.

 

[Pinkocto]

There are no direct buses between theme parks and Downtown Disney. Disney does this to discourage people from parking at DTD to avoid the parking fees at the parks. You need to get the theme park buses at the resorts. The only buses you'll find at DTD will be ones heading to other resorts. You likewise won't find a DTD bus at any of the parks.

Did they change this recently Dave? I'm glad they realized it was a problem.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Did they change this recently Dave? I'm glad they realized it was a problem.

This has been like this for as long as I can remember.

The problem they need to fix is the bus drivers telling people at the parks to take an SSR bus to get to DTD. The answer should be "take any resort bus, then change to a DTD bus there." That way the DTD burdeon is shared across all resorts instead of just the SSR buses.

 

[epcot1stfave]

The problem they need to fix is the bus drivers telling people at the parks to take an SSR bus to get to DTD. The answer should be "take any resort bus, then change to a DTD bus there." That way the DTD burdeon is shared across all resorts instead of just the SSR buses.[/QUOTE]

I have actually seen signs on the walkway to the buses at EPCOT telling people to do that

 

[MAGICFOR2]

The problem they need to fix is the bus drivers telling people at the parks to take an SSR bus to get to DTD. The answer should be "take any resort bus, then change to a DTD bus there." That way the DTD burdeon is shared across all resorts instead of just the SSR buses.

I have actually seen signs on the walkway to the buses at EPCOT telling people to do that[/QUOTE]

I guess that would explain why we have so much trouble with buses at SSR and started renting cars.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks, do you know if there's a washer and dryer in the room? I heard there is and I also heard there's one set in each building. We have a studio, requested Congress Park. By the way, I have read many concerns about the shuttle bus wait to the parks,
if we are near DTD, we can walk back and forth instead from the shuttles that go to downtown disney?

The laundry room at CP is right at the quiet pool. Plenty of machines - free to use, you just need to bring or buy soap. It's great to relax by the pool while you do your wash - even prepare an adult beverage in your refillable mug!

 

[disdadIL]

Just put my deposit on an SSR resale. Waiting for ROFR from Disney. Sounds SSR folks are my kind of people!!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Just put my deposit on an SSR resale. Waiting for ROFR from Disney. Sounds SSR folks are my kind of people!!!!

Yay! Welcome Home! Here's some for your contract!

 

[AnnaS]

Just booked an unexpected/unplanned trip here for August yesterday - first time at SSR. The only other studio available for all 5 nights was Jambo but no savannah view so we chose SSR. I am on a mission to try all the DVC resorts anyway and have loved all of them.

Can't wait - I did request Springs - I remember my friend, also a long time DVC member and SSR owner saying this is where she stays all the time. Looking forward to it.

 

[AirGoofy]

Just put my deposit on an SSR resale. Waiting for ROFR from Disney. Sounds SSR folks are my kind of people!!!!

Hope it goes thru for you. Good luck and welcome home.

Just booked an unexpected/unplanned trip here for August yesterday - first time at SSR. The only other studio available for all 5 nights was Jambo but no savannah view so we chose SSR. I am on a mission to try all the DVC resorts anyway and have loved all of them.

Can't wait - I did request Springs - I remember my friend, also a long time DVC member and SSR owner saying this is where she stays all the time. Looking forward to it.

Yes, same for us. We have stayed in all except BC. Each are fun in different ways, but we still have our preferences. Enjoy your trip.

 

[tjcat]

We have been going to Disney every year since 2006 and I am trying to talk my husband into buying into DVC since we probably spent over 10 grand in the last 7 years wish me luck for Saratoga the place is absolutely beautiful!

 

[mrstomrice]

I know that you can fax room assigners for the other Dis resorts approx 10 days prior to your trip to make your requests for rooms. Is this the same for DVC? I already have my request noted but I would like the best chance to get the building I prefer. Thanks!

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

I know that you can fax room assigners for the other Dis resorts approx 10 days prior to your trip to make your requests for rooms. Is this the same for DVC? I already have my request noted but I would like the best chance to get the building I prefer. Thanks!

No. Requests need to be placed on the reservation in advance by calling DVC Member Services.

Or you can select from the limited list of requests that's available during online check-in.

 

[mrstomrice]

No. Requests need to be placed on the reservation in advance by calling DVC Member Services.

Or you can select from the limited list of requests that's available during online check-in.

Thanks...I will look for that!

 

[AnnaS]

We have been going to Disney every year since 2006 and I am trying to talk my husband into buying into DVC since we probably spent over 10 grand in the last 7 years wish me luck for Saratoga the place is absolutely beautiful!

Good luck!!!

 

[AnnaS]

Just put my deposit on an SSR resale. Waiting for ROFR from Disney. Sounds SSR folks are my kind of people!!!!

Good luck~!!