SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[disneydreaming92701]

Yeah, that won't happen. I'd rather take friends and be happy, instead of my mooching in laws.

Love it!!! That is too funny.

 

[AirGoofy]

Found a great app today for IPad. It is My Disney Experience. The map images are impressive, but it looks like you can also make dining reservations from the app. It links to your Disney account, but I couldn't figure out how to link my reservations, it has wait times, resort activities, etc.

 

[AnnaS]

kikiq thanks for the link/map. Will we get this at check-in? I usually go walking 5 miles in the morning a few times a week and would love to do this while at Saratoga.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Hi gang!! We are heading down in October and I was wondering if the resort has tennis racquets to use at the resort. Really don't want to have to fool with bringing ours on the plane.

 

[franandaj]

I haven't quite decided how many people I 'need' to take with me to justify a THV. Can't wait to stay in one, they look so nice and relaxing.

I would say as many as you want in the Master with you, and then depending on the adults in your party and if they have kids two. I'm not one for "packing the rooms". There are three bedrooms and one has a bunkbed so unless you have adults wanting to sleep in a bunkbed, I wouldn't bring more than enough to fill a bedroom. However, I know that people use the sleeper couch and chairs and fill the bedrooms. I'm just not into that much togetherness.

There would only be the four of us, so this is a complete over usage of points. Also, since we own at SSR, BWV, & BLT, I would either borrow SSR points or have to book at 7 months. I was thinking about offsetting the THV points with a studio at OKW for a few more days.

I don't think that's wasting points at all. That's two people per bathroom, sounds reasonable to me. When we stayed it was just me and my DP and my parents. It was great amount of space. We used the spare bedroom to store scooters and empty suitcases. Perfect.

 

[franandaj]

I personally fall into the points cheapskate category. When it's just the two of us, we're always in a studio. We save the points to get larger rooms when we have family along, so I probably wouldn't consider getting a THV even for a night if something smaller would allow my points to go farther. rotfl2: I once booked a one-bedroom for the two of us because we had some extra points to use. It literally kept me up that night, and I had to call first thing in the morning to change it to a studio. We did a second long-weekend trip that year to use the extra points.)

I guess we're in the points non cheapskate category. If we're going to fly all the way out to Florida, a one bedroom is the smallest unit we would consider. We were planning a trip with a friend and booked BLT and Kidani because bathrooms are important. Since the VGC is less than 1/2 an hour away, we thought we could work with studios there, but after last Fall's trip in a studio (and this was just an overnighter) we have now sworn off studios completely.

I NEED my jacuzzi tub, we can't live with a queen size bed, especially if one side of the bed does not have ample access. We actually NEED the King Size bed with good access on both sides, and well the dishwasher has worked out to be our friend as well as the laundry. Even when we're just overnighting less than half an hour from home.

If we're flying all the way across the country, well that Jacuzzi tub is a necessity.

 

[mykidslovesdisney]

Does the Washer have a spot to put fabric softener into?? We usually stay at OKW and they do not have place to put the fabric softener into. I hate to bring a container along and not need it.

11 days till we check in!!

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Does the Washer have a spot to put fabric softener into?? We usually stay at OKW and they do not have place to put the fabric softener into. I hate to bring a container along and not need it.

11 days till we check in!!

We usually take the all in one sheets on vacations that way they don't take up alot of space and are light.

 

[HelenParr]

We are car pooling with family to an off-property location. Will they be allowed to drive into SSR as visitors, and leave the car (we're taking our car)?

Alternative is to have them park at DTD, and swing over to pick them up

Thanks!!

 

[eliza61]

Glad I found this thread. I'll be visiting SSR for the first time in October. I have to admit that I never had a huge interest in staying here. this was a last minute trip so I book.
These pictures are definitely getting me excited.

 

[kddisney502]

We're visiting SSR to get massages at the spa. We'll be using disney buses to get there. I believe we need to get off at the The Springs bus stop. What number stop is The Springs when returning from the parks? (we'll be coming from MK) Are the stops marked clearly so we know where to get off the bus?

Thanks!

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

We're visiting SSR to get massages at the spa. We'll be using disney buses to get there. I believe we need to get off at the The Springs bus stop. What number stop is The Springs when returning from the parks? (we'll be coming from MK) Are the stops marked clearly so we know where to get off the bus?

Thanks!

The Springs is the 5th (and last) stop. There is a recorded announcement on the buses to tell you which stop is which.

 

[kddisney502]

The Springs is the 5th (and last) stop. There is a recorded announcement on the buses to tell you which stop is which.

That's great! Thank you

 

[staceyeid]

Slightly off topic.

Just pre-ordered the Photopass CD (not plus) and was wondering if there are Photopass photographers at Downtown Disney?

3 1/2 weeks until our vacation!! Getting excited now!

 

[mrstomrice]

2 more sleeps until my first SSR visit!
Our friends will also be in Orlando and want to come visit us on Sunday. Will they be able to drive their car to meet us at SSR for a short while?
Also, how can I print out my boarding passes the day before we leave? Can I bring my info to the concierge and they can print them out for me?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I am not sure about having visitors but the front desk have always printed out our boarding passes for us. Hope this 50 percent answer helps!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Glad I found this thread. I'll be visiting SSR for the first time in October. I have to admit that I never had a huge interest in staying here. this was a last minute trip so I book.
These pictures are definitely getting me excited.

You will find it delightful . . . a different experience all together from you-know-where. Find a rocker and sit a spell - you deserve it!

 

[HelenParr]

Visitors just need your room number and reservation last name, and photo I'd. Guard will let them in. We just did this with family visiting us, it worked great. Our SSR trip was amazing. Wonderful resort. Have a fantastic trip.

 

[mrstomrice]

We are here! We got a great location, Springs in the 4200 section. We are steps from the High Rocks pool, Community Hall, the bus stop, etc. I had my first Mickey bar while sitting on the rockers outside of Artist Palatte last night
The room has not been updated yet. The front of the dresser drawer literally fell off in my hands when I was putting in my clothes yesterday. Maintenance did not reply to the first call, so I mentioned it last night when we we over by Winners Circle and someone came within the hour to take it and fix it. It should be back today some time.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hi mrstomrice

Hope you have a lovely vacation. We love the Springs. Hope they manage to sort out your room issues! Do they have wifi by the springs pool yet did you notice?