SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[wininbid]

We will be making our first stay at SSR March 2-9. To those with experience with making requests for certain buildings/rooms, what is the earliest I can call to make a request? I called about a month ago to ask something else, and I asked them about making a building request. THey told me I would have to wait until about a week to 10 days before arriving to request a specific building. Does this sound right?

 

[delmar411]

We will be making our first stay at SSR March 2-9. To those with experience with making requests for certain buildings/rooms, what is the earliest I can call to make a request? I called about a month ago to ask something else, and I asked them about making a building request. THey told me I would have to wait until about a week to 10 days before arriving to request a specific building. Does this sound right?

I normally make my building request when I make the reservation with MS.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I normally make my building request when I make the reservation with MS.

me too! They have never said that I had to call back before how odd. Are you a DVC member?

 

[catho72]

Hi all! I am so excited to be staying at SSR in one month for the Princess Half Marathon weekend! I've never stayed here before. We are renting a 2 BR villa for us five ladies that are running the half. Does anyone have any pictures of what is provided in a villa for us to use in regards to toiletries, kitchen items (paper towels, sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent), etc? Or is there a list somewhere? Also, what kind of coffeemakers are in the villas? And how much coffee is provided? We are staying on a cash basis. Mousekeeping will come daily, correct?

Thanks a lot!

 

[AnnaS]

Hi all! I am so excited to be staying at SSR in one month for the Princess Half Marathon weekend! I've never stayed here before. We are renting a 2 BR villa for us five ladies that are running the half. Does anyone have any pictures of what is provided in a villa for us to use in regards to toiletries, kitchen items (paper towels, sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent), etc? Or is there a list somewhere? Also, what kind of coffeemakers are in the villas? And how much coffee is provided? We are staying on a cash basis. Mousekeeping will come daily, correct?

Thanks a lot!

Are you renting (paying cash) from Disney or from a private DVC owner?

From Disney - full mousekeeping each day
DVC Owner - Just the usual T & T - full cleaning (if staying 7 n. or more)

REnting from DVC Owner - will provide and replace (T & T & full cleaning) sm. bottle of dish detergent, roll of paper towel (new & 1 started), Coffee - for two/three times. Sm. travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap and about two rolls of toilet tissue in each bathroom also. (someone can also add to it if I forget something ).
Renting From Disney - not sure - I would think daily since you get daily mousekeeping

 

[delmar411]

Hi all! I am so excited to be staying at SSR in one month for the Princess Half Marathon weekend! I've never stayed here before. We are renting a 2 BR villa for us five ladies that are running the half. Does anyone have any pictures of what is provided in a villa for us to use in regards to toiletries, kitchen items (paper towels, sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent), etc? Or is there a list somewhere? Also, what kind of coffeemakers are in the villas? And how much coffee is provided? We are staying on a cash basis. Mousekeeping will come daily, correct?

Thanks a lot!

If you have a reservation booked through Disney then yes, housekeeping every day with everything replaced daily and they will do your dishes and such for you too.

The toiletries are the standard hotel stuff, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap. Same with kitchen stuff, exactly what you have listed.

Regular coffee makers and the coffee stuff will be replaced daily since you are a cash guest.

 

[PoohsFan1]

Hi all! I am so excited to be staying at SSR in one month for the Princess Half Marathon weekend! I've never stayed here before. We are renting a 2 BR villa for us five ladies that are running the half. Does anyone have any pictures of what is provided in a villa for us to use in regards to toiletries, kitchen items (paper towels, sponge, dish soap, dishwasher detergent), etc? Or is there a list somewhere? Also, what kind of coffeemakers are in the villas? And how much coffee is provided? We are staying on a cash basis. Mousekeeping will come daily, correct?

Thanks a lot!

Hi Cathy ....so excited to see that you are staying at one of our home resorts. You are going to love it at SSR. Since you will be staying in a 2 bedroom, you will get a full size kitchen with regular silverware, plates, cups, etc...you will also have a washer/dryer in your villa which is very nice to have , and my personal favorite a whirlpool tub plus a stand up shower which is huge . We have yet to stay in a 2 bedroom, but always stay in a 1 bedroom when we stay there. Our favorite area of the resort is the Paddock area because it is right in the middle of the resort and is the 3rd bus stop coming from the parks and the 3rd bus stop going to the parks . Have a great time and good luck on your marathon .

 

[I Run Long]

Hello everyone!

I have a bit of a dilemma although I am sure it isn't to a lot of people. I currently have a cash reservation at OKW for a 1 bedroom with a CAA/AAA discount. There are 4 of us - my DH's daughter and her family also have a 1 bedroom at OKW with the same discount. Here's my dilemma. I rec'd a PIN code in an email yesterday for 35% off for the same dates. I was over the moon. I called and they cannot apply the discount for our OKW stay but they offered it for SSR. I have to say I was let down. I had really sold myself on our stay at OKW. You know - largest rooms on property, large balcony, lush tropical grounds. WWYD? I would save an additional $700 so that is certainly nothing to sneeze at - I'm just so worried I'll get to SSR and not like it. Also my DH's daughter and her family - I just don't want them to be disappointed and I am the one who talked them into coming on this trip with us. Oh, my DH's daughter will be with her DH and her 2 boys aged 12 and 9. My kids are 18 and 16. If we go - what area of SSR would you experts recommend. Sorry - so many questions.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hello everyone! I have a bit of a dilemma although I am sure it isn't to a lot of people. I currently have a cash reservation at OKW for a 1 bedroom with a CAA/AAA discount. There are 4 of us - my DH's daughter and her family also have a 1 bedroom at OKW with the same discount. Here's my dilemma. I rec'd a PIN code in an email yesterday for 35% off for the same dates. I was over the moon. I called and they cannot apply the discount for our OKW stay but they offered it for SSR. I have to say I was let down. I had really sold myself on our stay at OKW. You know - largest rooms on property, large balcony, lush tropical grounds. WWYD? I would save an additional $700 so that is certainly nothing to sneeze at - I'm just so worried I'll get to SSR and not like it. Also my DH's daughter and her family - I just don't want them to be disappointed and I am the one who talked them into coming on this trip with us. Oh, my DH's daughter will be with her DH and her 2 boys aged 12 and 9. My kids are 18 and 16. If we go - what area of SSR would you experts recommend. Sorry - so many questions.

Hi. We are DVC owners and our home resort is SSR so forgive my bias but it's one of my favourites! First of all it is very similar to OKW so I am confident you and your family would enjoy it. I would recommend The Paddocks. It has a lovely pool, refillable mug station and grill bar. SSR has a boat and bus to DTD like OKW so that is the same. What I like about SSR is the relaxed resort feel, the rooms are nice recently refurbed and the quick service food court is indoors. I really prefer the indoor breakfast/lunch QS at SSR to the outdoor one at OKW. The fountains are nice and the staff are excellent. I do know what it is like when you set your heart on a resort but I would say give SSR a chance at the very least you will be $700 richer!

 

[I Run Long]

Hi. We are DVC owners and our home resort is SSR so forgive my bias but it's one of my favourites! First of all it is very similar to OKW so I am confident you and your family would enjoy it. I would recommend The Paddocks. It has a lovely pool, refillable mug station and grill bar. SSR has a boat and bus to DTD like OKW so that is the same. What I like about SSR is the relaxed resort feel, the rooms are nice recently refurbed and the quick service food court is indoors. I really prefer the indoor breakfast/lunch QS at SSR to the outdoor one at OKW. The fountains are nice and the staff are excellent. I do know what it is like when you set your heart on a resort but I would say give SSR a chance at the very least you will be $700 richer!

Thank you so much. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. We made the switch and saved ourselves $700! I managed to use the PIN code for both rooms so we all get the savings. With 8 people on our trip - I'm sure we'll have fun. You suggest the Paddocks - how are the buses from that location?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thank you so much. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. We made the switch and saved ourselves $700! I managed to use the PIN code for both rooms so we all get the savings. With 8 people on our trip - I'm sure we'll have fun. You suggest the Paddocks - how are the buses from that location?

congrats! I hope you love it as much as we do. The best building for buses is The Grandstand. That is the one we stay in or The Paddocks. The Grandstand picks up first it's best for me as I am disabled and as buses get full they don't have room for my wheelchair or scooter. The pool is nice at The Grandstand but better at The Paddock with kids I think.

I will check the bus route but I think The Paddock is second pick up.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Here are the bus routes...

All busses except one follow this route:

The Grandstand
The Carousel
The Paddock
Congress Park
The Springs

The Downtown Disney bus follows the reverse route:

Congress Park
The Springs
The Grandstand
The Carousel
The Paddock

Hth

 

[I Run Long]

Wow! That was quick. Thanks again for all your help.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Here are the bus routes...

All busses except one follow this route:

The Grandstand
The Carousel
The Paddock
Congress Park
The Springs

The Downtown Disney bus follows the reverse route:

Congress Park
The Springs
The Grandstand
The Carousel
The Paddock

Hth

The route for the DTD bus is actually Springs -> Grandstand -> Carousel -> Paddock -> Congress Park

You can get to the Springs from any section of the resort by catching any theme park bus. You can get back to any section of the resort from the Springs by taking the DTD bus.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

You suggest the Paddocks - how are the buses from that location?

The Paddock is the resort's largest section. Depending on the building you're in, you'll be closest to one of three stops. The Northern-most buildings in the Paddock are actually closest to the Carrousel bus stop. The buildings in the middle of the section, closest to the pool, are convenient to the Paddock bus stop. And those at the South end of the section are closest to the Congress Park bus stop. (One note, the Congress Park bus stop requires crossing a street to get to it.)

There are pros and cons to each of the sections in SSR, and transportation is only one of the considerations. Check out the link to a SSR FAQ in my signature. FAQ #4 lists some pros and cons when trying to pick which section is best for your family.

 

[I Run Long]

You have all got me so excited now about our upcoming stay. This has got to be the best forum!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Wow! That was quick. Thanks again for all your help.

only too pleased to help! I really hope you enjoy your stay. There are some really nice activities that go on in the town hall if any of your party is into crafts. I understand also that the walkway is back open to DTD

 

[jerseygal]

We stayed by the Paddock Pool and LOVED IT!

We had a 2 BR dedicated for our family of four, two OLDER SONS and loved walking to the pool, etc! We loved the quick serve lunch at the PADDOCK POOL!

My husband and I LOVE WALKING so from that location it was an easy location to get my refillable mug filled with my morning coffee!

SO PRETTY walking around there in the morning!

VERY PLEASED with our stay a Saratoga Springs two summers ago!

 

[Idreamodisney247]

We stayed by the Paddock Pool and LOVED IT! We had a 2 BR dedicated for our family of four, two OLDER SONS and loved walking to the pool, etc! We loved the quick serve lunch at the PADDOCK POOL! My husband and I LOVE WALKING so from that location it was an easy location to get my refillable mug filled with my morning coffee! SO PRETTY walking around there in the morning! VERY PLEASED with our stay a Saratoga Springs two summers ago!

We had the exact same location and room type for our first DVC trip this past summer. We just LOVED it!

 

[Sallimander]

Busses are not bad...it's the third bus stop in the loop I believe. We stayed in the Paddock buildings room 5130 a couple of weeks ago & had no problems with the bus-the Paddock gives you the opportunity to find a seat on the bus versus standing up at the Springs (it's the last stop). We were close to pool & grill--great location!