TREEHOUSES ARE HERE! SSR Owners Rejoice!

[DisDaydreamer]

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!!

I am really happy for SSR owners. You've taken it on the chin for quite a while. Seems like a sweet deal.

 

[aprince&princess]

I am also excited about the THV. We will be at SSR in a few weeks and I want to go check them out.

 

[DMKEDM]

We've loved the treehouse villas since we first saw them from the boat from what was then Dixie Landings (now Port Orleans-Riverside) back in 1996! I'm beyond excited...way more excited about this than BLT, altho I'm "fighting w/myself" over whether to add on there, too...

I think I may talk myself into some points at BLT just so I have enough points to do a week at T-giving every year at the Treehouse Villas! (I already have enough points for that, but a 3-br villa for two people (me and my college age son) is definitely "not needed!" And it would use up points I'm now using for other trips)...and I don't want to give up my "other" trips to Disney...so can you hear me convincing myself I "need" more points! I have enough at SSR (365) to make the T-giving trip to the THVs happen and then I can use the other (BLT) points for my "other" trips! Grin an expensive grin!

I think I can make myself wait a little while...not gonna call my guide today for sure...but it's an exciting day for DVC owners, especially those of us who love the THVs at SSR!

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Congrats to all SSR owners on your new THVs!!

Hmm... I wonder how many will now start walking their reservation in order to get a coveted treehouse??

MG

So what does "walking their reservation" mean?

 

[bwvBound]

Rejoicing! Thank you, DVC!

 

[Disney_Villain]

Now maybe those "why would anyone bother with SSR threads" will slow down. I was very happy with SSR before this, but now I am gloating!

 

[Camping Cat]

I am very, very excited about this!I have no interest at all in BLT. I could never see what all the fuss was about. Yes, it is close to the MK, but you have the Big Toaster right next door. I've always hated the sight of the CR. But the THV stir my imagination. I am so happy to be an SSR owner today!

Let me ask a question. Say we wanted to stay at the THV with other DVC friends. How would that work? Can you combine points? Is that possible?

 

[edk35]

This is so exciting! It's like getting a free gift...a "new" DVC without having to buy anything!!

YES YES .....A FREE GIFT.......HAPPY THV OWNERSHIP TO US!!!!!!

 

[edk35]

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY.................I ALWAYS LOVED SSR but now.......this just ices that cake even more. I love being so close to DTD so to me....SSR was always a great resort but now THV TOO.......................OMG what a great DVC world we live in.

 

[Disney_Villain]

Let me ask a question. Say we wanted to stay at the THV with other DVC friends. How would that work? Can you combine points? Is that possible?

Yes, you can. It's called a Points Transfer and you are allowed one transfer per member (or membership) per UY. In other words, your friends could each do one transfer of their points to your contract.

 

[westjones]

Congats to you SSR owners! We stayed at SSR in March and accidently walked over to the THVs (trying to find the bridge to DTD) and we all said how cool it would be to stay there.

So here is hoping that a lowly BCV owner can get a reservation at the 7 month window sometime in the future! Until then, I hope we get some great reports and pictures from those of you who get to book at the 11th month window once they open.

NOW if they would only include the cabins at FW as part of the VWL, we would love it (if we could get in at the 7th month window).

DJ

 

[LIFERBABE]

YES YES .....A FREE GIFT.......HAPPY THV OWNERSHIP TO US!!!!!!

Im still surprised although I know they really did not have a choice. Considering the way they structured the OKW extension and made us "pay" if we wanted to extend.

It is like an add-on without the cost! A big one too considering we are sitting on over 600 SSR points. Love SSR and my family loves it too.

I am sooooo happy, I planned our points the way we did! We purchased enough BCV to be able to stay a week in any season in the largest unit. After that, we bulked up on SSR to be able to afford the GV in any season since BCV did not have GV's. Now all those SSR points have some real purchasing power!

We have never put more than 8 in a GV both times we've had one so having a 3 bedroom unit for the cost of an OKW GV (or less) will allow us to host family events in larger accomodations. I normally get 1 Grand Villa and studios, now I can get all THV's for the same or less points! The grills outside are perfect too!

We were going to start hosting family at HHI because of the lower points on the Grand villas, but now we can stay at WDW and have all the amenities.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I am SUPER excited! They look so great! I am hoping to stay there next summer for a big family reunion trip!!!

 

[LadyKay]

At least now there's a reason to visit SSR. I could never find one before as my thoughts on the resort are that it's drab and boring. THV are certainly something I just may consider.

 

[ADP]

I'm very excited about this; however, I wouldn't go as far as calling it a free gift. We will be paying more in monthly dues for the refurbishment of these villas.

But, I love having options so giving us another choice of resort theme and accommodations is very welcome.

 

[Camping Cat]

Yes, you can. It's called a Points Transfer and you are allowed one transfer per member (or membership) per UY. In other words, your friends could each do one transfer of their points to your contract.

Thanks so much for your answer. Now, how do we decide who gets the master bedroom?

I haven't seen any info on the master bathroom. I'm hoping they have a whirlpool tub.

 

[PIERCEDRN]

I always thought I bought my SSR contract as "generic" 2054 points.
Now I actually will find a reason to use my 11 month window!
Thanks Disney!
BOB

 

[Camping Cat]

NOW if they would only include the cabins at FW as part of the VWL, we would love it (if we could get in at the 7th month window).

DJ

That would be heaven! I love FW. Until this year, we've used our DVC points for a campsite at FW for our long December trip and DVC resorts for our shorter stays. My ultimate dream would be if they could build a DVC resort between WL and FW that would include both campsites and cabins. The best of both worlds.

 

[emlutz23]

Even if they don't ever add the cabins, at least the THV will give us that camping/outdoors feeling. I always stayed at FW before joining DVC and have missed that atomsphere since we now stick to DVC resorts. Now I can get that again with the THV!

 

[KELLY]

We just got back from SSR Saturday and had a great time. I'm so glad to hear this news. I told DH about it and he was excited also.