SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

[UA DVC Member]

The bridge from the Paddock to the main building is still closed. We’ve been here since Saturday and have not seen any work being done on it at all. It looks like it’s completely finished and for the life of me I can’t see why it’s not open. I’d be shocked if it was still closed in May

Good news: the bridge from the Paddock to the Springs opened on Thursday (March 18th). But it’s open only from dawn to dusk, so they must still be working on the lighting on the bridge. It’s a game changer.

 

[DaniPoppins]

Scored a renovated studio in Grandstand! Wahoo!View attachment 563006

I love the new design!! Thanks for sharing! Is that a pull down Murphy bed?? What size bed it that? Are they only in the studio rooms?

Can't wait to get to stay there soon!

 

[Tattylou]

Hey all you SSR owners-
I’m looking at maybe getting my DVC feet wet with a 50 point contract.
How hard or easy is it to get a standard studio at 11 months on a busy week (specifically Presidents’ Day week in February)?
Thanks!

 

[NoTime42]

Hey all you SSR owners-
I’m looking at maybe getting my DVC feet wet with a 50 point contract.
How hard or easy is it to get a standard studio at 11 months on a busy week (specifically Presidents’ Day week in February)?
Thanks!

Pre-covid, SSR studios had no problems 11 months out: (and as you can see, Fall through January marathon was peak DVC time, with early December being DVC’s most popular time.)
Thera some great charts in this link:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...tember-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/#post-59393068

 

[snowhyte]

Staying at SSR for Easter week. Stayed many times, but it’s been a few years. Super excited. I have a question about alcholic beverages available to buy at the resort. I know you they usually have various beer and wine selections, but does anyone know if they sell any spiked seltzers? Like Truly or white claw? TIA

 

[Tattylou]

Pre-covid, SSR studios had no problems 11 months out: (and as you can see, Fall through January marathon was peak DVC time, with early December being DVC’s most popular time.)
Thera some great charts in this link:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/p...tember-2019-2-bd-added.3689931/#post-59393068

awesome- good news
Thanks for the link

 

[BeBopaSaurus]

Hello! I am a first-time message board user, and we just closed on our first DVC contract at SSR 3/18! I want to thank you all for all the great information on here!

We are super excited and have our first visit scheduled for 5 nights in June. We are a family of 4, with kids ages 6 & 9. We booked a standard studio (I foresee my future role as a point miser). As far as requests go, we were thinking the Grandstand 8501-8836 bldg or Paddock 5101-5436 or 5501-5836 bldg to be close to pool with water slides? It looks like you can walk fairly easily to the main feature pool from that particular Grandstand bldg? Is that a correct assumption? We also love being at the first bus stop.

It also seems that from what I’ve read on here that renovations are nearing completion, and by June if anything hasn’t been completed it would likely be in progress and therefore requesting a renovated room seems unnecessary?

We can’t wait!!

 

[The Jackal]

I love the new design!! Thanks for sharing! Is that a pull down Murphy bed?? What size bed it that? Are they only in the studio rooms?

Can't wait to get to stay there soon!

I believe they are queen size, they are in all rooms except the treehouses. The treehouses I don’t think are up for a refurbishment and I don’t see how they could put it in the living room. It would block windows

 

[The Jackal]

Hello! I am a first-time message board user, and we just closed on our first DVC contract at SSR 3/18! I want to thank you all for all the great information on here!

We are super excited and have our first visit scheduled for 5 nights in June. We are a family of 4, with kids ages 6 & 9. We booked a standard studio (I foresee my future role as a point miser). As far as requests go, we were thinking the Grandstand 8501-8836 bldg or Paddock 5101-5436 or 5501-5836 bldg to be close to pool with water slides? It looks like you can walk fairly easily to the main feature pool from that particular Grandstand bldg? Is that a correct assumption? We also love being at the first bus stop.

It also seems that from what I’ve read on here that renovations are nearing completion, and by June if anything hasn’t been completed it would likely be in progress and therefore requesting a renovated room seems unnecessary?

We can’t wait!!

Welcome home. Yes, that building is a short walk to the Carriage house and the pool there. The Grandstand is also the first bus stop. It is the first of five. So first on, first off. The Paddock pool is also a feature pool. SSR has two feature pools. The pool in the Grandstand does not have a slide, but it has a nice splash pad for small children. Nothing wrong with maximizing your points, a lot of DVC’ers do. Some people will even pay for cash rooms at different resorts on Friday and Saturday nights to maximize points. The newly refurbished rooms at SSR are amazing. Our first stay in them will be the Fall of this year and I can’t wait.

 

[DaniPoppins]

Hello! I am a first-time message board user, and we just closed on our first DVC contract at SSR 3/18! I want to thank you all for all the great information on here!

We are super excited and have our first visit scheduled for 5 nights in June. We are a family of 4, with kids ages 6 & 9. We booked a standard studio (I foresee my future role as a point miser). As far as requests go, we were thinking the Grandstand 8501-8836 bldg or Paddock 5101-5436 or 5501-5836 bldg to be close to pool with water slides? It looks like you can walk fairly easily to the main feature pool from that particular Grandstand bldg? Is that a correct assumption? We also love being at the first bus stop.

It also seems that from what I’ve read on here that renovations are nearing completion, and by June if anything hasn’t been completed it would likely be in progress and therefore requesting a renovated room seems unnecessary?

We can’t wait!!

Congrats! Welcome Home! We love SSR! The Paddock is one of our favorite places to stay. The last time we were there, we got a first floor room facing the pool. We could walk straight out of our french doors and the pool was just a few steps away. Our 8 (at the time) yo daughter spent every minute she could in the pool. She loved the slide and play area! And I loved going to the Paddock Grill every morning to get coffee in my refillable mug! We thought it was the perfect location. We also never had a problem getting a seat on the bus.

 

[primalJ]

Can anyone explain the temp check to disney spings? is it a dedicated entry check point? where does it enter springs at
thanks

 

[NoTime42]

Can anyone explain the temp check to disney spings? is it a dedicated entry check point? where does it enter springs at
thanks

There are several dedicated entry points. If walking from SSR Congress Park you have to walk a bit further (next to Earl of Sandwich) to before you reach the temp check. Fortunately it’s a low volume one (vs the parking garages that can have crazy long lines)

 

[BeBopaSaurus]

Congrats! Welcome Home! We love SSR! The Paddock is one of our favorite places to stay. The last time we were there, we got a first floor room facing the pool. We could walk straight out of our french doors and the pool was just a few steps away. Our 8 (at the time) yo daughter spent every minute she could in the pool. She loved the slide and play area! And I loved going to the Paddock Grill every morning to get coffee in my refillable mug! We thought it was the perfect location. We also never had a problem getting a seat on the bus.

Awesome! Thanks so much! The more I read this thread the more excited I get!

 

[primalJ]

There are several dedicated entry points. If walking from SSR Congress Park you have to walk a bit further (next to Earl of Sandwich) to before you reach the temp check. Fortunately it’s a low volume one (vs the parking garages that can have crazy long lines)

thanks

 

[limace]

Contemplating starting our stay here in our May trip-have never stayed before. To make sure I understand-we have five, so we would need to book a one bedroom preferred to guarantee sleeping surfaces for five during first week of May?

 

[lundve]

Contemplating starting our stay here in our May trip-have never stayed before. To make sure I understand-we have five, so we would need to book a one bedroom preferred to guarantee sleeping surfaces for five during first week of May?

Yes, studios only sleep 4 at SSR. A preferred one bedroom would be renovated for sure as those are all done. By the sounds and reports on here there seems to be only two buildings left in the refurbishment so if you want to chose a standard one bedroom to save points it’s highly likely it would be done by May. We are hoping the same for mid May.

 

[limace]

Yes, studios only sleep 4 at SSR. By the sounds there seems to be only two buildings left in the refurbishment so I’d think a preferred or a standard to save points would be fine to book.

Thanks yes-I wasn’t clear. One bedroom preferred vs standard-we definitely want a one bedroom.

 

[lundve]

Thanks yes-I wasn’t clear. One bedroom preferred vs standard-we definitely want a one bedroom.

I edited my reply above to make it more clear. Have fun - we are actually owners at SSR but haven’t stayed there (other than a treehouse villa) since 2008.

 

[Keen0420]

Is there any word when boats might begin running again at Disney? We will be at SSR the end of July for resort only trip.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

Currently looking at adding on at SSR. We would be staying to play golf and go to the spa. Looking at the map we'd like to stay at the Grandstand. How often do they pull through on room requests? Can you request a certain section in the standard sections? I've never done a room request before and aren't too sure how it goes. Thanks!