SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[delmar411]

Hey gang.

We're heading into SSR on May 1st for our annual break, however our first time at this resort. Our 60 day check-in window opens the beginning of next month & we have been discussing what to request. We've looked over the map & to be honest the only real section we are looking to avoid is Carousel, since it seems to have few redeeming features.

Distance to/from the pool isn't essential as we're happy with a quiet pool. We would like to be close to a drinks refill station that'll be open in the evening & close to a bus stop. We will be eating breakfast most mornings at Artist's Palette but a brisk walk in the morning can be refreshing, so being in the middle isn't the be all & end all.

Otherwise would like a nice view, a drink station & a bus stop. Any recommendations on potential requests? We're staying in a 2BR, are these all the same or do I need to specifically ask for a room with double entrances into the bathroom (if they have those?)

Thanks all!

All 2beds are the same. There are 2 doors into the master bath.

 

[arminnie]

I've been an owner at SSR for a decade and love the location. We've stayed at lots of other DVC resorts and enjoy them too but we really prefer SSR.

But the last couple of trips this past year the couches are just worn out. Not necessarily the upholstery but the support. When we sit down (and we are not big people) it just sinks to the middle and is so uncomfortable.

They weren't always like this. Anyone know of any plans to upgrade?

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Thanks everyone.... I think I am going to change my room request. Never thought about Grandstand either.

Any good views to request? I love great views which is why I was choosing Congress Park. Also love BWV Boardwalk view but could not get that this time (our home resort) because of last minute res.

We are staying the second half at BCV so counting on Saratoga for at least a few days of a great view - I have been looking at snow on the ground since early December

The two views in the Grandstand are either of the golf course/wooded areas or the pool. We've had both, and both were very nice views. We also spend a lot of time on the balcony, and had no complaints. Some of the buildings look out toward Vacation Club Road. It's off in the distance a bit so it isn't incredibly distracting, but if the view is big part of what you're looking for, you might want to specifically request a room that doesn't face the road.

In the Paddock, the views of the lake and bridge are some of my favorite at the resort. Request to be near the pool in an odd-numbered room for this view.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

I've been an owner at SSR for a decade and love the location. We've stayed at lots of other DVC resorts and enjoy them too but we really prefer SSR.

But the last couple of trips this past year the couches are just worn out. Not necessarily the upholstery but the support. When we sit down (and we are not big people) it just sinks to the middle and is so uncomfortable.

They weren't always like this. Anyone know of any plans to upgrade?

They just finished a soft refurb of all the rooms in 2013. This involved painting and changing all the soft goods. It will probably be several years before they do another refurb. Hopefully at that time, it will be one that replaces the sofa beds for the American Leather brand that are used in some of the other resorts.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

between the Grandstand and The paddock is about 10 to 15 mins depending how fast you walk. Either via the carriage house then by The Springs and over the bridge or round the golf course over towards The Carousel ( maybe quickest ) . Hth.

There are no sidewalks on the roads between Grandstand and Carousel. The grass is not easy to walk on, and there's also a lot of bus traffic along the roads. The safest way to get between the Grandstand and other sections is to cut through the Carriage House and High Rock Springs pool area.

 

[sjw211]

What is actually going on at DTD that may spoil the view from Congress? Especially at night, won't it still look great? (going in August)

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

What is actually going on at DTD that may spoil the view from Congress? Especially at night, won't it still look great? (going in August)

 

[sjw211]

Thanks for that. I don't actually know where that is though. Where is that on this map?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&s...0.013711&z=17&cid=9629473435077931651&iwloc=A

 

[Coach81]

Thanks for that. I don't actually know where that is though. Where is that on this map?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&s...0.013711&z=17&cid=9629473435077931651&iwloc=A

Let the speculation begin

 

[lovin'fl]

Let the speculation begin

I know they were doing stuff where Cap'N Jacks was...but it kinda looks close to where the path to the west side is (near the golf course and parking lot). Isn't that green SSR building, in the right of the picture, the main carriage house building?

 

[delmar411]

I know they were doing stuff where Cap'N Jacks was...but it kinda looks close to where the path to the west side is (near the golf course and parking lot). Isn't that green SSR building, in the right of the picture, the main carriage house building?

The picture is of the congress park section. That brick rounded wall is where the rocking chairs are overlooking DTD and behind that is the congress park pool.

 

[Emme]

Hello!! This is our first time staying at a DVC property so we are completely befuddled. We have stayed at tons of mods, deluxe etc. but this is our first time here. We are not owners but got a great rate for the Studio first week of April. It is my husband and I and our son. We have been looking at the Grandstand section as we really don't need kiddie activities etc...

Some silly questions that we need some clarity on..
1) Do all the STUDIO rooms have a patio/balcony?
2) What is the closest bldg. in the Grandstand to the main bldg.?
3) Does housekeeping come daily?

Thanks so much! I am sure there will be more ?'s as we get closer but this will help for now

 

[lovin'fl]

The picture is of the congress park section. That brick rounded wall is where the rocking chairs are overlooking DTD and behind that is the congress park pool.

Then that construction probably is where they are doing a dock where Cap'N Jacks was...I am guessing.

 

[lovin'fl]

Hello!! This is our first time staying at a DVC property so we are completely befuddled. We have stayed at tons of mods, deluxe etc. but this is our first time here. We are not owners but got a great rate for the Studio first week of April. It is my husband and I and our son. We have been looking at the Grandstand section as we really don't need kiddie activities etc...

Some silly questions that we need some clarity on..
1) Do all the STUDIO rooms have a patio/balcony?
2) What is the closest bldg. in the Grandstand to the main bldg.?
3) Does housekeeping come daily?

Thanks so much! I am sure there will be more ?'s as we get closer but this will help for now

I think the studio will have a balcony. There is not daily housekeeping included if your stay was booked with points but you can pay for daily housekeeping (if you did a cash booking through Disney, CRO, then you get daily housekeeping). With points you get trash and towel refresh on day 4 (for a stay of 7 days or less). If you stay more than 7 days, you get full cleaning on day 4 and trash and towel refresh on day 8.

 

[sjw211]

Then that construction probably is where they are doing a dock where Cap'N Jacks was...I am guessing.

Without knowing where that is, I'm guessing from the picture, it's to the right of 'Characters in Flight' (the 'star' shaped thing in the middle of the bottom of the lake)?

 

[Figee17]

Without knowing where that is, I'm guessing from the picture, it's to the right of 'Characters in Flight' (the 'star' shaped thing in the middle of the bottom of the lake)?

I *think*' having just been there last week, that it IS just to the right of characters in flight. You are no longer able to use the bridge near planet Hollywood to get up to Paradiso 37 area. You are now directed to a walkway along the water (that is "roped" off like that with the yellow floaters... Sorry, SO nontechnical) just to the right of characters in the flight and ends by the boat dock next to Paradiso.

 

[Coach81]

the plot thickens!!!

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Hello!! This is our first time staying at a DVC property so we are completely befuddled. We have stayed at tons of mods, deluxe etc. but this is our first time here. We are not owners but got a great rate for the Studio first week of April. It is my husband and I and our son. We have been looking at the Grandstand section as we really don't need kiddie activities etc...

Some silly questions that we need some clarity on..
1) Do all the STUDIO rooms have a patio/balcony?
2) What is the closest bldg. in the Grandstand to the main bldg.?
3) Does housekeeping come daily?

Thanks so much! I am sure there will be more ?'s as we get closer but this will help for now

1) Yes, every studio has a balcony.

2) The closest Grandstand building to the Carriage House is the one with room numbers 8501 - 8836.

3) Sounds like you've booked a cash room through Disney. If that's the case, you will get daily housekeeping.

If you're a DVC member reserving the room on points, or if you have rented a reservation from a DVC member, or if you have traded into the resort using an RCI timeshare exchange, you will not get daily housekeeping.

Check out the SSR FAQ link in my signature for more info on the resort. Have a great trip!

 

[Emme]

1) Yes, every studio has a balcony.

2) The closest Grandstand building to the Carriage House is the one with room numbers 8501 - 8836.

3) Sounds like you've booked a cash room through Disney. If that's the case, you will get daily housekeeping.

If you're a DVC member reserving the room on points, or if you have rented a reservation from a DVC member, or if you have traded into the resort using an RCI timeshare exchange, you will not get daily housekeeping.

Check out the SSR FAQ link in my signature for more info on the resort. Have a great trip!

Thank You so much!!! Yes, we are paying "cash" as you put it so that entitles us to the daily housekeeping! Thanks again!

 

[4Still]

Hello, my Travel Agent put in a request to stay in a 2bedroom villa at the Springs Cabanas building in rooms 3501-3836 facing North West at the end of May. Is this a good selection in your opinion? We will not have a car during our stay and will be traveling with a 7 and 5 year old. I have read the Grandstand buildings have the latest refurb rooms and maybe nicer. Thanks