SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Conan the Librarian]

The Conan Clan is also into the Single Digits!

15 Days in WDW! Whooo hoooo!

 

[mizliz]

I heard there was road construction outside the community hall/main pool area this is delaying buses because there is only 1 lane open. Can anyone confirm?
How long will it last?

Yes, there's construction and only one lane open; No, it isn't delaying buses (though the Springs bus stop is moved slightly, in front of the first Springs building). No idea how long it will last.

We just got back, had a grand time!

 

[Tehanna]

This may sound like an odd question, but I'm going to ask anyway.

In our next WDW visit, we are excited to be renting points to stay at SSR! We'll be coming in from Oregon on a red-eye flight. Yes, we're crazy, but we want as much time in at WDW that we can possibly get.

We're hoping that our room is ready early, but fully accept that it might not be ready until 4pm. We're planning on heading to Downtown Disney, and then MK around 4 for MVMCP, and our ADRs for BoG will be (hopefully) right at 4.

So here's my question: If ou room isn't ready by 2ish, would it be possible for us to head to the gym and use the shower before heading out to the MK? After leaving at 10pm the night before, we're going to want to clean up a bit.

And if it's possible, would it be weird, inappropriate, or frowned upon? It's just myself and my husband.

Thanks for the help!

 

[delmar411]

This may sound like an odd question, but I'm going to ask anyway.

In our next WDW visit, we are excited to be renting points to stay at SSR! We'll be coming in from Oregon on a red-eye flight. Yes, we're crazy, but we want as much time in at WDW that we can possibly get.

We're hoping that our room is ready early, but fully accept that it might not be ready until 4pm. We're planning on heading to Downtown Disney, and then MK around 4 for MVMCP, and our ADRs for BoG will be (hopefully) right at 4.

So here's my question: If ou room isn't ready by 2ish, would it be possible for us to head to the gym and use the shower before heading out to the MK? After leaving at 10pm the night before, we're going to want to clean up a bit.

And if it's possible, would it be weird, inappropriate, or frowned upon? It's just myself and my husband.

Thanks for the help!

As long as you are checked in you can use the facilities. It won't be a problem at all.

 

[Tehanna]

As long as you are checked in you can use the facilities. It won't be a problem at all.

Thank you!

 

[courtneylauren]

Does SSR have a pin trading board or book in the gift shop or front desk? Split staying here for the first time next month. Can't wait!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Does SSR have a pin trading board or book in the gift shop or front desk? Split staying here for the first time next month. Can't wait!

Hi yes! In the reception where you check in ( carriage house ) there is a great pin trading board. It's always got some lovely pins on it I always trade whilst there. Congrats on spilt stay I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy! Maybe I will get one of your pins!

 

[Sir William]

Does SSR have a pin trading board or book in the gift shop or front desk? Split staying here for the first time next month. Can't wait!

There is also a board at the register in the gift shop. However, the CM don't put it out when they are really busy.

 

[mecllap]

Does SSR have a pin trading board or book in the gift shop or front desk? Split staying here for the first time next month. Can't wait!

Am pretty sure there was one in the community hall also (when I wondered in there during marshmallow roasting time).

 

[mark@saratoga]

Hi all,

We are really looking forward to our trip in July/August and have a couple of questions.

1. Does anyone know when the Spa is likely to be open again?

2. Have all of the rooms at SSR now been refurbished? and If not which area's are still to be done?

 

[carmie3377]

Finally staying at our home resort in 2 weeks. Can't wait!!! We requested the building closest to DTD since I'm sure we will spend quite a bit of time over there. Hope we get it ;-)

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[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Any word on the construction in front of the main bldg.? Still going on? TIA

 

[LocaRoja]

Any word on the construction in front of the main bldg.? Still going on? TIA

Checked in to SSR today and didn't notice any construction when we pulled up on the ME.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Great! Thanks for the update LocaRoja and have a magical stay!

 

[LocaRoja]

Great! Thanks for the update LocaRoja and have a magical stay!

Home again after a quick 2 night stay at SSR. It was our first stay at the resort and we LOVED it. I wasn't as excited about this resort based on the vibe I got from the DIS, however, I am a convert. We were in room 3812 in the Springs (4th floor studio). It could not have been any closer to the main pool, where my 6 yo son lived! The newly refurbished room was in perfect condition. And it was super convenient to DTD....we went there every night which was nice as we usually don't make it there but maybe once in a week long trip. I only wish they had signs how to walk to DTD. We walked all over and had no idea how to get to the balloon in the sky. We literally ran into 5 other groups also trying to walk to DTD without any success; we finally all got on the bus at the Congress stop and road the 1 minute trip. DOH!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the review. We leave in 2 weeks for our first stay at SSR, too - and we were in the same boat as you with regards to the anticipation. After your review tho, we're really looking forward to it!!!

 

[carmie3377]

Thanks for the review. We leave in 2 weeks for our first stay at SSR, too - and we were in the same boat as you with regards to the anticipation. After your review tho, we're really looking forward to it!!!

Same here! Checking in to our home resort in 2 weeks from today . We booked a bit late and it was the only resort with a studio. SSR always has openings which is one of the reasons I've never wanted to stay there. I mean, there must be a reason that makes it the least desirable resort. Well, now after seeing how close it is to DTD and reading the reviews here, I'm excited about it.

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[disbound09]

Same here! Checking in to our home resort in 2 weeks from today . We booked a bit late and it was the only resort with a studio. SSR always has openings which is one of the reasons I've never wanted to stay there. I mean, there must be a reason that makes it the least desirable resort. Well, now after seeing how close it is to DTD and reading the reviews here, I'm excited about it.

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It's also the biggest I believe so lots of inventory. We just purchased DVC so this will be our first trip as owners. Have stayed before and always enjoyed our stay. Some DIS members respond negatively about it without having ever stepped foot on the grounds, same assumption you had made. That's okay. After your trip let us know what you think.

 

[Countryrunner262]

Does anyone know if the Grandstand rooms been refurbished yet? If not, will they by April of '14?

 

[MinnieTink]

Joining in as we just booked SSR for November. Can't wait for Food and Wine I posted a separate thread last week asking for the best section to stay in, with my party of 8, including my mom using an ECV. A couple ppl said Grandstand as it is first bus stop and other bus stops could cause a challenge in getting my mom onto a full bus with the ECV. Do you agree? Also any info about the Grandstand area would be great. The pool area looks pretty in the pictures and it looks like there is a pool bar too? Is it drinks only? Or any food available there? Thanks!!!!