SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

[SwanVT2]

There is an option in MDE app to join the walk up list.

I couldn't find what the select on the app to get there. Can you help me please? Thanks!

 

[SwanVT2]

Can you get postcard stamps at the front desk at Saratoga?

 

[CarolynFH]

I couldn't find what the select on the app to get there. Can you help me please? Thanks!

In the app, touch the magnifying glass at the bottom to pull up Search. Type in Turf Club and click on Turf Club Bar & Grill. The option to Join Walk-up List will be there. Tap it, and voilà!

 

[Hoppy-tn]

Is there elevators in all the building at Saratoga? If not is there somewhere that will let you know which buildings have them?

 

[bluecruiser]

Is there elevators in all the building at Saratoga? If not is there somewhere that will let you know which buildings have them?

All buildings at SSR have elevators (unlike OKW, where only a few buildings have elevators).

 

[Hoppy-tn]

Thank you,
we are considering buying old key direct, we are 49 and thinking elevators might be nice 10 years down the road So Saratoga might be a better choice for home resort, from what I have read it’s not that hard to get old key 7 months out if that’s where we wanted to go some for The spacious 1 bedrooms.plus looks like better eating options at Saratoga.

 

[SwanVT2]

Just wanted to report that we are here now. Pools are all packed and it has been hard to find places to sit because people do the leave a towel on the chair thing. Otherwise resort is lovely and quiet as always. I do notice that the new toilets flush super loud and you can hear your neighbor’s toilet flush but it isn’t a deal breaker. Drop down bed is super comfy.

 

[MinnieMouse3]

Just wanted to report that we are here now. Pools are all packed and it has been hard to find places to sit because people do the leave a towel on the chair thing. Otherwise resort is lovely and quiet as always. I do notice that the new toilets flush super loud and you can hear your neighbor’s toilet flush but it isn’t a deal breaker. Drop down bed is super comfy.

Thank you for the report! What are the pool hours currently?

 

[SwanVT2]

Thank you for the report! What are the pool hours currently?

10-10

 

[SwanVT2]

Is the grandstand pool closed? Maybe that is why paddock isn’t so busy.

 

[SwanVT2]

Is the grandstand pool closed? Maybe that is why paddock isn’t so busy.

I confirmed it is.

 

[SwanVT2]

Just at the hot springs pool and noticed Donald is not at the splash area anymore! So sad!

 

[purpliequeen]

We've noticed the loud toilets at Kidani (AKL) and most recently, two weeks ago at Riviera Resort. I think this is now the norm at all DVC resorts - probably a mix of more powerful (water efficient) toilets + less noise resistant construction materials.

 

[DonMacGregor]

We've noticed the loud toilets at Kidani (AKL) and most recently, two weeks ago at Riviera Resort. I think this is now the norm at all DVC resorts - probably a mix of more powerful (water efficient) toilets + less noise resistant construction materials.

Probably swapping in the new Ferguson units.

"Bud, the toilets of today aren't worthy of the name. They come in designer colors and they're too low. And when you flush them, they make this little weak, almost apologetic sound. Not the Ferguson. It only comes in white. And when you flush it, 'BA-WOOSH'. That's a man's flush, Bud. A Ferguson says, 'I'm a toilet. Sit down and give me your best shot'."

Al Bundy

 

[DonMacGregor]

All kidding aside, they are installing pressure-assist toilets everywhere now, and eliminating the old gravity fed models. They use less water, clog less often, and don't have condensation issues in humid weather (yes, sweaty toilets are a thing).

 

[MMSM]

Weird question and off topic for toliets, but when you use Mears and say you are in paddock or carousel and you have all luggage how do you get to main pick up area w luggage. Are you walking with it all? Sorry. Newbie here.

 

[preemiemama]

Weird question and off topic for toliets, but when you use Mears and say you are in paddock or carousel and you have all luggage how do you get to main pick up area w luggage. Are you walking with it all? Sorry. Newbie here.

Bell Services have golf carts- they will get you to your room when you arrive or back to main building for departure if you request it.

 

[MMSM]

Bell Services have golf carts- they will get you to your room when you arrive or back to main building for departure if you request it.

Thanks!

 

[Maleficent's Dad]

Just to let you know, the 10-10 is NOT enforced. Congress Park had people in before 9 AM every day this week. If you wanted a table and came in any time after 9:30, you were out of luck. The Paddock was also filled to capacity daily, and from the few times we went there, it was by 10 AM. The Main Pool usually let guests in around 9:40 where people scrambled for tables and lounge chairs. No swimming there until 10 when the lifeguards announced the pool being opened.

 

[MMSM]

Just to let you know, the 10-10 is NOT enforced. Congress Park had people in before 9 AM every day this week. If you wanted a table and came in any time after 9:30, you were out of luck. The Paddock was also filled to capacity daily, and from the few times we went there, it was by 10 AM. The Main Pool usually let guests in around 9:40 where people scrambled for tables and lounge chairs. No swimming there until 10 when the lifeguards announced the pool being opened.

We are staying at SSR for first time in April. This pool report does not sound wonderful.