SSR Lovers and Owners Part 2

[4Still]

I took a picture of the screen last night and it says "near paddock" but not the option to select the Paddock section. Very confusing. I don't know if I should select near Carriage House and select Grandstand as my second option to increase chances of being placed in the Springs section.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

I took a picture of the screen last night and it says "near paddock" but not the option to select the Paddock section. Very confusing. I don't know if I should select near Carriage House and select Grandstand as my second option to increase chances of being placed in the Springs section.

Your best bet is to call member services and put your exact request on the booking, then skip the preferences on the online check-in screen.

 

[2wins]

Do you just call the 407-wdw-disney number to request a building preference if you are not a DVC member/owner? Thanks for all of the good advice!

 

[4Still]

Agreed, thank you all for the helpful information. I am going to call and request my preference. I was under the assumption my travel agent had noted it, and I would be able to see the preference during online check in.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Agreed, thank you all for the helpful information. I am going to call and request my preference. I was under the assumption my travel agent had noted it, and I would be able to see the preference during online check in.

I'm not sure how it works with a cash booking. I did my online check-in, last night, for a points reservation. It showed me the three preferences I'd made with Member Services on the check-in page. I noticed that, because I'd called, it allowed me to have three preferences marked. (High Floor, Near the Pool, Near Paddock). Had I simply done it with the online check-in, I think you're limited to two.

 

[2wins]

Hi,

Is there a link that shows what type (s) of cookware/utensils are available in the 1 bedroom villas? Does anyone know if they have blenders and a pizza pan?

 

[Figee17]

Hi,

Is there a link that shows what type (s) of cookware/utensils are available in the 1 bedroom villas? Does anyone know if they have blenders and a pizza pan?

Though not a 1 BR, we stayed in a THV and I don't recall seeing a pizza pan and there was no blender, but when I called for a blender, one was brought to me very quickly.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Hi,

Is there a link that shows what type (s) of cookware/utensils are available in the 1 bedroom villas? Does anyone know if they have blenders and a pizza pan?

There's a large sheet pan, but not a pizza pan.

If you call housekeeping, they will bring you a blender. They're not guaranteed, but we've never been told they didn't have one available.

 

[Countryrunner262]

http://allears.net/acc/dvc12bvamenities.htm

 

[tinaka613]

I'll be at SSR in less than 3 weeks for my first visit and I'm so ready! Going with my stepmom and DS 5, the plan is to take it easy for the most part, keeping it focused on anything my son will enjoy. However, mid week we have a resort day and now thinking a massage would be a nice treat.
So, my question is, is there any sort of activity that be for my son that would allow for me to have an hour free? I'm not looking for babysitting...if it's all activities that include me, I'm fine with that, but if there is something that he would enjoy and I would be sitting around waiting for him, I was thinking I may be able to take advantage.
Thoughts/ideas?

 

[tinkertaylor05]

I've been reading through this thread for so long planning our trip. Thank you for everyone's responses to my questions. I have one more (maybe more in the next 18 days) which entrance do we go to for EMH at Epcot? We will be using Disney transport everywhere. Many thanks

 

[jimandami]

I've been reading through this thread for so long planning our trip. Thank you for everyone's responses to my questions. I have one more (maybe more in the next 18 days) which entrance do we go to for EMH at Epcot? We will be using Disney transport everywhere. Many thanks

Disney buses will always drop you a the front entrance to Epcot.

 

[tinkertaylor05]

Disney buses will always drop you a the front entrance to Epcot.

Thanks, after I posted this I thought that was a silly question! I'm tying myself in knots lol

Really excited to see this beautiful resort and hang out there, have requested to be in Paddock area if possible so keeping everything crossed they are able to honour that.

This is a huge adventure for my little family from the UK and my own childhood dream being realised.... I may not have spent my 10th Birthday at WDW but I get to have my 33rd

 

[jerseygal]

We were at SSR summer of "12 and LOVED IT! We were in the Paddock Pool area and had such a great time!

Enjoy your birthday there!

 

["Got Disney"]

never mind called and got someone that new the lay of the land...requested the Springs area for the Carriage house

 

[jilliemom]

Hi there - just returned from our first trip staying at SSR. We loved it!!! It was so beautiful and peaceful! We stayed in the Grandstand section and were very happy with it. Being the first bus stop at the end of a late night in the parks is a blessing! Our room was on the first floor right on the golf course. The bus system to EVERY park was wonderful and we were there Easter week. We never waited very long for a bus and at all the parks the bus stop was one of the closest to the front. If you've ever stayed at Caribbean Beach, you know what it's like to have bus stop 32 out of 34 at the MK!! Oh and we don't own a DVC, we rented points from an owner that we met on Disboards - also a great experience. Have stayed at many Disney resorts from Value to Deluxe and have decided that SSR is one of our favorites!!! And the best news...DH went on a DVC tour and we're going to have a "serious talk" tonight about buying into VGF!!! Wish me luck

 

[Countryrunner262]

Hi there - just returned from our first trip staying at SSR. We loved it!!! It was so beautiful and peaceful! We stayed in the Grandstand section and were very happy with it. Being the first bus stop at the end of a late night in the parks is a blessing! Our room was on the first floor right on the golf course. The bus system to EVERY park was wonderful and we were there Easter week. We never waited very long for a bus and at all the parks the bus stop was one of the closest to the front. If you've ever stayed at Caribbean Beach, you know what it's like to have bus stop 32 out of 34 at the MK!! Oh and we don't own a DVC, we rented points from an owner that we met on Disboards - also a great experience. Have stayed at many Disney resorts from Value to Deluxe and have decided that SSR is one of our favorites!!! And the best news...DH went on a DVC tour and we're going to have a "serious talk" tonight about buying into VGF!!! Wish me luck

You should buy resale at SSR. We own at SSR through a resale purchase and was just able to stay a week at VGF with our SSR points. We bought in at 68 per point at SSR. I think VGF is now 155 per point. That's just a thought though. Always do what's best for you and your family!! I'm glad you had a wonderful trip!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";51281102]never mind called and got someone that new the lay of the land...requested the Springs area for the Carriage house [/QUOTE]

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks, after I posted this I thought that was a silly question! I'm tying myself in knots lol

Really excited to see this beautiful resort and hang out there, have requested to be in Paddock area if possible so keeping everything crossed they are able to honour that.

This is a huge adventure for my little family from the UK and my own childhood dream being realised.... I may not have spent my 10th Birthday at WDW but I get to have my 33rd

So excited for you! I'm thrilled you chose SSR to stay at - you will love it! Just remember that it will all seem so overwhelming - it does for me, and I've been several times. Take time to enjoy the little moments and make memories, and ask the CMs lots of questions - most of them love to helpo! Happy Birthday!!!!

 

["Got Disney"]

I was told when I called Member services that the Carriage house had rooms...made no sense....was told this before as well when I requested an area to stay at....realized that they were wrong so called back to book at the Springs....you would figure they would have known this..