SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

[yaksack]

We checked in today and I can’t believe it...we got a refurbished section in the Paddock. And our studio was upgraded to a dedicated 2 bedroom! I am still so shocked. It’s so pretty!

Can you post some pictures? We are going in June 21.

 

[Beachmom0317]

Can you post some pictures? We are going in June 21.

Sorry I could never figure out how to make them not sideways!

 

[Beachmom0317]

Here’s a couple more.

 

[yaksack]

I showed my daughters the picture of the small fold out bed. I am sure there will an argument over who sleeps in it.

 

[Beachmom0317]

I showed my daughters the picture of the small fold out bed. I am sure there will an argument over who sleeps in it.

There’s two fold out beds! One is a small one with goofy one the horse and the other is the one with the picture of Minnie, Mickey and daisy!

 

[mrsap]

I showed my daughters the picture of the small fold out bed. I am sure there will an argument over who sleeps in it.

My kids always fought for the ‘fun bed!!’ So we had them alternate every night (or split the week), so it was equal. Enjoy your stay!!

 

[Stargazer65]

When we bought in to DVC, I was thrilled to stay anywhere on property to include value resorts.
I stayed for my first time at SSR recently and I loved our unrefurbished Paddock room. My low standards paid off big time!

Same here, staying on property at SSR is a luxury not imagined in our childhood. We tented at KOA or used a cockroach motel back then.

BUT... my parents had it worse as kids going to Disney, they stayed in a cardboard box in a septic tank, ate thin gruel, and had to walk to the park and back (uphill, both ways).

 

[Beachmom0317]

Playground is open. Capacity is 10 guests. My kids are so excited!

 

[codylamb18]

Reading over this thread I am a bit nervous. I am in the process of renting DVC points for Dec 5-9. I was told that all rooms were renovated.... I would rather stay somewhere else if the room I get isn't done. How would I better my chances?

 

[WithASmile&ASong]

Reading over this thread I am a bit nervous. I am in the process of renting DVC points for Dec 5-9. I was told that all rooms were renovated.... I would rather stay somewhere else if the room I get isn't done. How would I better my chances?

All the preferred category of rooms are renovated. The standard rooms are in process. So if you definitely want renovated you will need to book preferred.

 

[Beachmom0317]

Reading over this thread I am a bit nervous. I am in the process of renting DVC points for Dec 5-9. I was told that all rooms were renovated.... I would rather stay somewhere else if the room I get isn't done. How would I better my chances?

In my room request I had member services put down Paddock section, refurbished room. So if your renting be prepared to have the owner add any requests through member services since only the owner can do that. This is different than the generic room request on MDE when you do online check in

 

[Beachmom0317]

There are decorations in the lobby

 

[tgree9369]

There are decorations in the lobby

We are hoping for a remodeled room also. We will be arriving Dec 23rd and its our honeymoon - we are now in a Deluxe Studio. I am hoping they surprise us with an upgrade!

 

[tgree9369]

There are decorations in the lobby

There are decorations in the lobby

Are the boats to Disney Springs operating yet? I saw that some of the boats were back in operation but wasn't sure about the ones from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs. How are the bus times?

 

[Jenwdwfan]

Are the boats to Disney Springs operating yet? I saw that some of the boats were back in operation but wasn't sure about the ones from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs. How are the bus times?

I am here now and when I asked yesterday they said they are not running and did not have a date yet. I didnt realize how much I miss them

 

[tgree9369]

I am here now and when I asked yesterday they said they are not running and did not have a date yet. I didnt realize how much I miss them

Thank you! How are the Bus times to the parks?

 

[Jenwdwfan]

Thank you! How are the Bus times to the parks?

Hit or miss. We waited 45min for bus to Disney Springs, but multiple park bus' came thru 10-15 min apart.

 

[mjackson]

Hit or miss. We waited 45min for bus to Disney Springs, but multiple park bus' came thru 10-15 min apart.

Sounds like a better plan to walk to DS unless a bus is there when we are departing. Thanks

 

[justadreamaway77]

Just back from 8 nights at Saratoga, was in the Springs in a newly refurb room. There were 3 adults, a 9 yo and 3 yo. The pull down bed under the TV was a big hit with the 9 year old, he loved it. My daughter had the Murphy bed (with the 3 yo) and was over the top loving the comfort of a full mattress as opposed to the sofa pull bed thin mattress. My wife an I enjoyed the new king size mattress. Over all the room was well done and enjoyed by all. If I had one complaint it would be that they could have put more hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes, especially in the morning when showering and getting ready for a day in the parks. On the last day we rented the Surrey Bikes so yes they are available.

More hooks is my complaint in ALL the DVC rooms. Something so simple goes a long way!!!

 

[tgree9369]

Sounds like a better plan to walk to DS unless a bus is there when we are departing. Thanks

I think we will be hoofing it when we head over to DS. I think we can do a 15min walk rather than wait 45mins. Either way, we are so excited to be back on Disney property and at the holidays is a Bonus!