SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Sorcerina]

The boat goes from DTD, SSR, POFQ to POR

 

[Happy99]

The boat goes from DTD, SSR, POFQ to POR

Thank you


Does anyone know if there is a better building in the springs area to request if you have a car for parking closer to your building?

 

[delmar411]

where does the boat ride take you? I know you can take it to DD but can you go to POFQ or POR?

Thanks

Not from ssr. You can take the boat to Dtd then wait for the POR boat and take that one to POR and then back to Dtd and then get on the ssr boat. That is extremely time consuming if you don't get on boats right away at each stop.

 

[supersuperwendy]

Here's my room tour of the refurbed SSR two bedroom for any new SSR lovers or owners....

SSR refrub<----click here!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the video, supersuperwendy. Looks great!

 

[pix13dust]

Hi all!

So happy to find this thread! I just booked a vacation for early November, first time at SSR. I starting to read through the thread ( only to page 6 so far ) sorry if this has been asked, more than once by now, when does the resort decorate for Christmas? And when do the Characters start appearing at the carriage house? We tried to book a full week at the THV but they weren't available, so we booked a split stay. 4 nights at a 2 bedroom and 3 nights at the Treehouses.
TIA
Melinda

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Hi all!

So happy to find this thread! I just booked a vacation for early November, first time at SSR. I starting to read through the thread ( only to page 6 so far ) sorry if this has been asked, more than once by now, when does the resort decorate for Christmas? And when do the Characters start appearing at the carriage house? We tried to book a full week at the THV but they weren't available, so we booked a split stay. 4 nights at a 2 bedroom and 3 nights at the Treehouses.
TIA
Melinda

SSR puts up some Christmas "touches," but it isn't decorated as lavishly as places like Yacht/Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge, and Grand Floridian. There is a tree in the Carriage House and some garland around the check-in and Concierge desks. The buildings all have some sprays of greens and ribbons.

I'm not sure exactly when the Characters start appearing, but we checked in on 12/22/2012 (the Saturday before Christmas) and Mickey was there in the lobby for pictures. I'll have to look at my photos, because I can't remember how he was dressed. I want to say he was in a Christmas sweater, but it might have been Old English garb.

 

[raykit98]

Great Pic I need a Disney fix.

 

[ajasmom]

Hi SSR fans!

Quick question - I know SSR recently went through/is going through refurb - any chance they added sleeper CHAIRS? We're going for the Wine & Dine race and we have 2 friends with us that can't share a bed and we need a sleeper chair. We'd much rather SSR than OKW but I'm positive OKW has a chair but I sadly do not think SSR does. I wanted to confirm.

Thanks! I love SSR even though we own at BLT and AKV. Its my second fave after BWV (we got married there so it will always hold a special place in my heart).

They don't have sleeper chairs but you could bring a twin size air mattress and sheets. If you move the table and chairs around it should fit there or near the main entrance where the connecting door is there would be room for a single mattress then you can stand it up along the wall during the day. You wouldn't be over capacity so I don't see a problem with the mattress.

 

[MichelleVW]

Here's my room tour of the refurbed SSR two bedroom for any new SSR lovers or owners....

SSR refrub<----click here!

Awesome video but I hope our room doesn't come with the little screamer Lol!!

 

[Suzanne74]

Here's my room tour of the refurbed SSR two bedroom for any new SSR lovers or owners....

SSR refrub<----click here!

Do the one bedrooms have the fox & the hound bedding or the floral?

 

[supersuperwendy]

Do the one bedrooms have the fox & the hound bedding or the floral?

I would assume the king bed is floral and since you wouldn't have a dedicated second bedroom or studio you won't have any fox and hound bedding

 

[supersuperwendy]

Awesome video but I hope our room doesn't come with the little screamer Lol!!

I'm hoping when I do our BCV room tour this sumer it won't have a screamer lol...

 

[MichelleVW]

I'm hoping when I do our BCV room tour this sumer it won't have a screamer lol...

Lol...seriously though the video was awesome! I sent it to DH and told him that's where we are staying in December (just bought in December and haven't been yet) and he was really impressed with how nice it was. He said it was bigger than he expected (not sure what he was expecting Lol).

 

[mizliz]

Hi, we're planning our first visit to SSR (renting points from a friend) and I have a few questions:

1. The FAQ mentions that Congress Park is a long walk to the Carriage House, but on the map it looks like it's right next door. Is there a walking path that's a pretty direct route, or does it meander so much that it increases the distance? We like the idea of Congress Park for proximity to DTD but I do have mobility issues, so I wouldn't want a long "hike" to the main amenities.
2. Does the boat still only stop at Pleasure Island, or does it also go to Marketplace?
3. Is the sofabed in a 1 BR comfortable? Or just tolerable? We'll have 4 adults on the trip.
4. What kind of groceries are available at the AP shop? Has anyone compiled a price list?

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[delmar411]

Hi, we're planning our first visit to SSR (renting points from a friend) and I have a few questions:

1. The FAQ mentions that Congress Park is a long walk to the Carriage House, but on the map it looks like it's right next door. Is there a walking path that's a pretty direct route, or does it meander so much that it increases the distance? We like the idea of Congress Park for proximity to DTD but I do have mobility issues, so I wouldn't want a long "hike" to the main amenities.
2. Does the boat still only stop at Pleasure Island, or does it also go to Marketplace?
3. Is the sofabed in a 1 BR comfortable? Or just tolerable? We'll have 4 adults on the trip.
4. What kind of groceries are available at the AP shop? Has anyone compiled a price list?

Thanks so much in advance!

1) long walk is relative but it's definitely not right next door. I'd say 10 min walk? You have to walk on the sidewalks there so you don't go in an exact straight line plus the main house is the last building you come to, DVD sales center is what is next to congress park.
2) just pleasure island still but you can catch a water taxi to the marketplace stop right there at that dock
3) I've never used it but my kids don't complain about it
4) minimal groceries and I believe there is a price list available on the DVD website, maybe your friend could download it for you? They are pricey for what you get but cheaper than buying counter service meals.

 

[mizliz]

Thanks for the speedy reply!

 

[Conan the Librarian]

Our rules for Congress Park. We walk to the Carriage House almost always. It's just not that far compared to all the walking we do in the parks. But, if there is a bus at the bus stop when we walk by, then we we can get on the bus for the short ride.

We also will get off the bus from the parks at the Grandstand, take the short walk up to the Carriage House to get refills on drinks and walk back to CP.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

That sounds like a plan, Conan - thanks!

 

[Figee17]

We just booked a cash stay at SSR for August. It is our home resort, but only stayed at the THV so far. We have been wanting to stay at the main part of the resort and with the discount this summer, I didn't want to pass it up (and since we bought to PAP, we HAVE to make good use of them, right??? LOL)
Anyways, we booked a 2 bedroom...will they just assign us a dedicated 2BR or lock-off depending on their availability or should I request one or the other? If so, what are the differences?
Also, I KNOW this has been answered before, but since I am posting, I figured I'd ask...which sections have been refurbished? Will they all be done by August?
TIA!!!