Where to Stay within SSR

[dreaming_of_disney__]

So heres the thing... I'm booking soon for my Oct 2008 vacation and I want to know if I can request where on the resort I wish to stay. My first trip to SSR in June I didn't really care ( I was actually in Orlando for work and only stayed 3 days) and I was in the Paddock villas, nice enough but is there a better spot to be had? Perhaps with better views of the fireworks and closer to the boat launch to Downtown Disney. I didn't have a chance last time to really explore the SSR itself and the maps of the resort I have are not very detailed. As I'm booking 12 months in advance that should give me a pretty decent pick of rooms yes?
I've heard of members getting not so great views while the 'paying customers' get the better rooms.. is there any truth to this?

Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[Sammie]

When you book has nothing to do with requests. You can make them but your chances are the same as someone that books one week prior or less.

Here is a map to help you with your choices, they are all good and different.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/14664ssr.jpg

 

[pcparamedics01]

So heres the thing... I'm booking soon for my Oct 2008 vacation and I want to know if I can request where on the resort I wish to stay. My first trip to SSR in June I didn't really care ( I was actually in Orlando for work and only stayed 3 days) and I was in the Paddock villas, nice enough but is there a better spot to be had? Perhaps with better views of the fireworks and closer to the boat launch to Downtown Disney. I didn't have a chance last time to really explore the SSR itself and the maps of the resort I have are not very detailed. As I'm booking 12 months in advance that should give me a pretty decent pick of rooms yes?
I've heard of members getting not so great views while the 'paying customers' get the better rooms.. is there any truth to this?

Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Congress park!!!! Hands down.

 

[IndianaMouseLover]

Congress park!!!! Hands down.

I'll second that so far. That is the only location we have stayed in. I am looking forward to trying other areas even though we love CP.

 

[beccasmom]

I agree with the other posters that Congress Park seems to be a winner. We enjoyed both of ours stays there. We have also stayed at the Paddocks, in a brand-new space, but it was a bit of a hike to the hospitality house and the main pool. The Springs is nice, but often the last route on the bus stop if you are using WDW transport.