SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[Cumbley]

We've booked a trip to SSR in January with free dining. Never stayed here before and DP is new to us. Really excited about a different Disney experience so please tell me - what do I need to know about SSR and what are your favourite things? TIA!

 

[Conan the Librarian]

My wife says the Main pool is her favorite part of SSR. In January, that might be an issue.

I just like walking around the place. I love the smells and sights of the resort. Not very exciting, yes, but, then again, would be on vacation.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Just wanted to jump on and say that we will be at SSR in 35 days . We got our ME packet yesterday and I did online check-in a couple of days ago. We are staying in a 1 bedroom villa (requested Paddock area, closest to the pool) and can't wait to have the washer/dryer in our room and I love having a full size kitchen, it helps with breakfasts and midday snacks ....we normally book studios at the other resorts but for some reason it seems like whenever we stay at SSR, we always splurge for a 1 bedroom .

 

[Cumbley]

My wife says the Main pool is her favorite part of SSR. In January, that might be an issue.

I just like walking around the place. I love the smells and sights of the resort. Not very exciting, yes, but, then again, would be on vacation.

Hey we're British! We'll be in the pool regardless!

 

[meggiebeth]

Hey we're British! We'll be in the pool regardless!

Hahahahaha! We are British too, but we love the warm Floridian pools. Such a treat!

Did you get the great discount offered at SSR? They always seem to discount a lot on SSR and OKW. Just out of interest- I'm wondering if anyone got it but me!


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[meggiebeth]

Sorry- duplicate post!

 

[kjohno10]

One for the ladies...

I'm asking this on behalf of my wife (honest!)... do the studio rooms have Diffusers?? Could be some big hair going on!

Many thanks.

 

[Cumbley]

Hahahahaha! We are British too, but we love the warm Floridian pools. Such a treat!

Did you get the great discount offered at SSR? They always seem to discount a lot on SSR and OKW. Just out of interest- I'm wondering if anyone got it but me!

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Hiya, we got free dining & then 35% off the resort (I think!) really looking forward to trying a new resort!

 

[duffdo]

Hahahahaha! We are British too, but we love the warm Floridian pools. Such a treat!

Did you get the great discount offered at SSR? They always seem to discount a lot on SSR and OKW. Just out of interest- I'm wondering if anyone got it but me!

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I got 35% discount, free DDP and a $200 gift card. The joys of booking 18 months in advance

 

[MarkF0wle]

Hahahahaha! We are British too, but we love the warm Floridian pools. Such a treat!

Did you get the great discount offered at SSR? They always seem to discount a lot on SSR and OKW. Just out of interest- I'm wondering if anyone got it but me!


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We got the deal over here. Discount, free dining & gift card! It's our first year booking directly with Disney.

I think when I am in Florida my British bone is broken, we were over last May it was insanely hot & I was moaning the pool was too cold. My body had conditioned itself to Florida in August so it's still adjusting!

 

[Suzanne74]

One for the ladies...

I'm asking this on behalf of my wife (honest!)... do the studio rooms have Diffusers?? Could be some big hair going on!

Many thanks.

I was just in a 1 bedroom and they only have the in-wall hair dryers. No diffusers. I suggest she brings her own. The room ones are awful.

 

[meggiebeth]

Hiya, we got free dining & then 35% off the resort (I think!) really looking forward to trying a new resort!

Where have you stayed before? I love SSR, and vastly prefer it to the dark Poly and AKL. Of course the GF is better but way more expensive.

I understand why SSR isn't very popular- because the theming is subtle (but definitely still there), the location isn't near a park and the restaurant choices are not big onsite. IMO it's a hidden gem! We preferred it to not only AKL and the Poly but possibly even BC.

I got 35% discount, free DDP and a $200 gift card. The joys of booking 18 months in advance

Us too! It pays off, right?! The deals seem to have gotten worse though. We payed way more this year than on our last trip in 2011. You beat us though! We booked 16 months in advance and I thought that was long!!

We got the deal over here. Discount, free dining & gift card! It's our first year booking directly with Disney.

I think when I am in Florida my British bone is broken, we were over last May it was insanely hot & I was moaning the pool was too cold. My body had conditioned itself to Florida in August so it's still adjusting!

Glad to hear others have made use of it! In 2011 we got 45% off and free dining which I thought was a fantastic deal. I'm living the gift card we have now though, and can't wait to spend it, but don't know what on! Apparently it's really inconvenient to get?

Not sure what OKW is like but we chose to stay at SSR again. I'm worried about the pool temperature in November compared to August!

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[MarkF0wle]

Glad to hear others have made use of it! In 2011 we got 45% off and free dining which I thought was a fantastic deal. I'm living the gift card we have now though, and can't wait to spend it, but don't know what on! Apparently it's really inconvenient to get?

Not sure what OKW is like but we chose to stay at SSR again. I'm worried about the pool temperature in November compared to August!

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We got the same deal here. We've had the same deal for the past 3 years, we're actually spending the same amount this year than we did last year. Don't tell Disney.

No information on the GC, last 2 years we went with Virgin Holiday & we picked it up at the airport. I'm guessing it's either in the pack or we get it at check-in?

The pool temperatures are fine, it's heated. When you're in, it's fine. There's just a breeze in the air in May that I didn't feel in August. I'm spoiled.

 

[Cumbley]

We've always stayed at the Contemporary which also doesn't have great theming but has the great convenience of walking to MK and the monorail running through!

 

[kjohno10]

I was just in a 1 bedroom and they only have the in-wall hair dryers. No diffusers. I suggest she brings her own. The room ones are awful.

Thank You!!

 

[SFlaDisneyfans]

Disney had our resale purchase in the system yesterday so I guess we can officially post here as SSR owners

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Disney had our resale purchase in the system yesterday so I guess we can officially post here as SSR owners

Congrats! Welcome home I hope you enjoy SSR as much as we do! When do you plan to stay?

 

[jennylyn_b]

Disney had our resale purchase in the system yesterday so I guess we can officially post here as SSR owners

Welcome home! We have 3 contracts at SSR and we love it. Hope you do as much as we do!

 

[Doug7856]

Does anyone know if the rooms at SSR have RFID readers installed for all of the rooms? I read that the delay for some resorts using the Magic Bands will be the lack of RFID readers on the room doors. Not sure of the accuracy of that information though. I thought that all of the resorts had RFID readers by now.

Our November trip will be here soon and we're wondering if we'll get to use the Magic Bands.

 

[meggiebeth]

We got the same deal here. We've had the same deal for the past 3 years, we're actually spending the same amount this year than we did last year. Don't tell Disney.

No information on the GC, last 2 years we went with Virgin Holiday & we picked it up at the airport. I'm guessing it's either in the pack or we get it at check-in?

The pool temperatures are fine, it's heated. When you're in, it's fine. There's just a breeze in the air in May that I didn't feel in August. I'm spoiled.

Well, unless you could DDP prices which have taken a HUGE and greedy hike up over the last two years!! I guess the 45% discount was too good to last... Even the DVC sales guy was shocked we got that deal along with free dining. Perk of being in the UK!!

Apparently you have to trek to the World of Disney Store to get the gift card. Bleh...!!!

Ah that's good. I adore Disney in August so am a little worried about adjusting haha!

We've always stayed at the Contemporary which also doesn't have great theming but has the great convenience of walking to MK and the monorail running through!

I love the location of the CR but it seems very dated and overpriced, plus is doesn't really have a 'personality' like other resorts IMO.

I long to stay at VGF...

Congrats! Welcome home I hope you enjoy SSR as much as we do! When do you plan to stay?

Awww, I'd love to join DVC. I guess someday I will, and I really am determined to! How much are the dues each year? Apparently they are really high.

Does anyone know if the rooms at SSR have RFID readers installed for all of the rooms? I read that the delay for some resorts using the Magic Bands will be the lack of RFID readers on the room doors. Not sure of the accuracy of that information though. I thought that all of the resorts had RFID readers by now.

Our November trip will be here soon and we're wondering if we'll get to use the Magic Bands.

I really, really do hope we can try Magic Bands. I will be so, so disappointed if we can't! SSR always seems to be left till last.

I'd be interested to hear the answer to your RFID question though!! It might give me more hope!

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