So, we decided a couple of months ago to do a weekend at SSR and not care about how many points we used on a weekend in the summer. That weekend is this weekend - we arrived today at SSR. (Okay we did care about the points, because we only booked a studio.)
This isn't a real trip report, it'll probably be more random thoughts of our experiences.
First, let me say that after being here only a few hours, that this will probably be our first and last trip in a studio for a long while. I miss the laundry in the room. I miss the real kitchen, the real fridge, all the dishes. I miss the big bed. Yep, we've clearly become DVC snobs - there's no way I'd want to go back to a hotel room at Disney.
This is our first trip to SSR and I'm reasonably impressed. We actually did an add on here a couple of months ago, but had not stayed here yet. There was a good feeling around the resort with a fair amount of pedestrian traffic around the place, which gave it a nice community feel to it. Rooms are nice, a real nice, light, airy feel to the decor. To give context to that comment, I love AKL but am not a fan of the "heavy" decor there.
CM's have been great. The CM at check in was as friendly as could be, but also was tremendously organized and efficient, which was important to me. I like friendly CM's, but at check in, I want my room keys, parking pass, welcome package all handled quickly. Bell Services was also great. My Owner's Locker was loaded into the vehicle.
I can't say enough about having an OL. I was certainly on the fence about this investment because we will likely only be once a year people for a couple of weeks. But, it sure was nice not to have to bring all the stuff we have in our OL. Let me correct that, it is nice to have the stuff in our OL that we never actually pack and bring. Things like the blender (mmmm...margaritas), bottles of liquor, the brita water pitcher, fitted sheets. We are planning a two week trip in January, and with what is in our OL, we might be able to do carry on only (for a two week trip
).
Last comment: I saw something I'd never seen before today. On the first leg of our flight to Denver this morning, United actually asked a passenger to leave the plane before we left for excessive body odor. I'd never seen that, and it was certainly warranted, but it was kind of a surprise. It was actually faily discretely handle as well, so kudos to United (an airline I'm not particularly fond of otherwise).
On the Agenda: Tomorrow is a day at EPCOT, cruising the World Showcase, followed by one last trip to the Adventurers Club before it closes. Sunday will be a Keys to the Kingdom Tour in the morning, an afternoon at the pool, dinner at Chef Mickey's, and emh at the Magic Kingdom (until 2am
). Monday will be am EMH at DHS to try Toy Story for the first time. The afternoon will be some shopping and that'll be it for our weekend trip to WDW. I'll see what I come up with for pictures.
This isn't a real trip report, it'll probably be more random thoughts of our experiences.
First, let me say that after being here only a few hours, that this will probably be our first and last trip in a studio for a long while. I miss the laundry in the room. I miss the real kitchen, the real fridge, all the dishes. I miss the big bed. Yep, we've clearly become DVC snobs - there's no way I'd want to go back to a hotel room at Disney.
This is our first trip to SSR and I'm reasonably impressed. We actually did an add on here a couple of months ago, but had not stayed here yet. There was a good feeling around the resort with a fair amount of pedestrian traffic around the place, which gave it a nice community feel to it. Rooms are nice, a real nice, light, airy feel to the decor. To give context to that comment, I love AKL but am not a fan of the "heavy" decor there.
CM's have been great. The CM at check in was as friendly as could be, but also was tremendously organized and efficient, which was important to me. I like friendly CM's, but at check in, I want my room keys, parking pass, welcome package all handled quickly. Bell Services was also great. My Owner's Locker was loaded into the vehicle.
I can't say enough about having an OL. I was certainly on the fence about this investment because we will likely only be once a year people for a couple of weeks. But, it sure was nice not to have to bring all the stuff we have in our OL. Let me correct that, it is nice to have the stuff in our OL that we never actually pack and bring. Things like the blender (mmmm...margaritas), bottles of liquor, the brita water pitcher, fitted sheets. We are planning a two week trip in January, and with what is in our OL, we might be able to do carry on only (for a two week trip
).Last comment: I saw something I'd never seen before today. On the first leg of our flight to Denver this morning, United actually asked a passenger to leave the plane before we left for excessive body odor. I'd never seen that, and it was certainly warranted, but it was kind of a surprise. It was actually faily discretely handle as well, so kudos to United (an airline I'm not particularly fond of otherwise).
On the Agenda: Tomorrow is a day at EPCOT, cruising the World Showcase, followed by one last trip to the Adventurers Club before it closes. Sunday will be a Keys to the Kingdom Tour in the morning, an afternoon at the pool, dinner at Chef Mickey's, and emh at the Magic Kingdom (until 2am
). Monday will be am EMH at DHS to try Toy Story for the first time. The afternoon will be some shopping and that'll be it for our weekend trip to WDW. I'll see what I come up with for pictures.
