SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

[Bertie131]

Looks like we will be staying at Saratoga for our next visit to WDW! I have stayed at quite a few resorts on property, but this will be the first time for SS. Booked One Bedroom preferred. Now to read over these threads to learn about the area. I usually always stay in the MK resorts, but maybe I will find a new favorite!

 

[yaksack]

The only thing lacking was a good bar.

 

[SL6827]

Is there a SSR refurb planned anytime soon?

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

This will be our first visit to SSR, and I'm trying to make plans for our arrival and departure days. I have a few questions.

1) We've never been to Disney Springs. About how much time does it take to explore? My daughter doesn't love shopping, so her patience might wear out sooner than most. I am mostly interested in World of Disney, and she's mostly interested in the Ghirardelli store. We would probably grab quick service at Wolfgang Puck's.

2) Any idea what the typical pool hours are at SSR in early December?

3) How likely is it to receive a late checkout on departure day and what time is late checkout?

4) Is there a pool locker room with showers at High Rock Springs or the Paddock pool? If so, do the showers have the wall shampoo and conditioner units or do you provide your own?

I think we will arrive at the resort between 1 and 2 pm on arrival day, and our plane departs at 7:15 pm on departure day. We've never used ME before, so I don't know what time we will have to be on ME to catch a 7:15 pm plane. My thoughts are possibly visit Epcot on arrival day so we can see Illuminations or Candlelight Processional (or both?) and hang out at the pool or Disney Springs on departure day. Or just do the resort/Springs thing both arrival and departure days and only have three park days, most likely skipping Epcot. Is Epcot especially wonderful in December?

Almost forgot, another option would be resort/Springs on arrival day and only a few hours at Epcot on departure day. We would miss out on the nighttime events, though, so maybe not as ideal of a plan?

Thank you for any answers or advice you might be able to share.

 

[SL6827]

This will be our first visit to SSR, and I'm trying to make plans for our arrival and departure days. I have a few questions.

1) We've never been to Disney Springs. About how much time does it take to explore? My daughter doesn't love shopping, so her patience might wear out sooner than most. I am mostly interested in World of Disney, and she's mostly interested in the Godiva store. We would probably grab quick service at Wolfgang Puck's.

2) Any idea what the typical pool hours are at SSR in early December?

3) How likely is it to receive a late checkout on departure day and what time is late checkout?

4) Is there a pool locker room with showers at High Rock Springs or the Paddock pool? If so, do the showers have the wall shampoo and conditioner units or do you provide your own?

I think we will arrive at the resort between 1 and 2 pm on arrival day, and our plane departs at 7:15 pm on departure day. We've never used ME before, so I don't know what time we will have to be on ME to catch a 7:15 pm plane. My thoughts are possibly visit Epcot on arrival day so we can see Illuminations or Candlelight Processional (or both?) and hang out at the pool or Disney Springs on departure day. Or just do the resort/Springs thing both arrival and departure days and only have three park days, most likely skipping Epcot. Is Epcot especially wonderful in December?

Almost forgot, another option would be resort/Springs on arrival day and only a few hours at Epcot on departure day. We would miss out on the nighttime events, though, so maybe not as ideal of a plan?

Thank you for any answers or advice you might be able to share.

Not sure if they offer late check out at DVC resorts.

 

[kittyab]

I hear they have taken out ceramic mugs in SSR studios. Is this true? What will be in the room for us to use? We usually have breakfast in the room and sometimes lunch.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

Not sure if they offer late check out at DVC resorts.

I was wondering if that would be an issue. I know it's never a sure thing, anyway, but wondered if it was a thing at all here. Thanks!

 

[SL6827]

I was wondering if that would be an issue. I know it's never a sure thing, anyway, but wondered if it was a thing at all here. Thanks!

Like I said, I am not sure. Others will be more certain.

 

[Cirlonde]

I hear they have taken out ceramic mugs in SSR studios. Is this true? What will be in the room for us to use? We usually have breakfast in the room and sometimes lunch.

Here now, in a studio, and there are no ceramic mugs. There are sturdy paper cups; the kind that are almost like a slick cardboard? They're designed to hold hot liquid and have lids that go with them. I think they'd hold about 10-12 ounces.

In the room, there are paper plates, plasticware, the cups, a coffee pot, paper towels. I'm assuming they don't get replaced every day, so there may not be enough for multiple meals over multiple days.

 

[kittyab]

Here now, in a studio, and there are no ceramic mugs. There are sturdy paper cups; the kind that are almost like a slick cardboard? They're designed to hold hot liquid and have lids that go with them. I think they'd hold about 10-12 ounces.

In the room, there are paper plates, plasticware, the cups, a coffee pot, paper towels. I'm assuming they don't get replaced every day, so there may not be enough for multiple meals over multiple days.

Can you call down to the front desk to get real cups?

 

[Bbbethei]

Here now, in a studio, and there are no ceramic mugs. There are sturdy paper cups; the kind that are almost like a slick cardboard? They're designed to hold hot liquid and have lids that go with them. I think they'd hold about 10-12 ounces.

In the room, there are paper plates, plasticware, the cups, a coffee pot, paper towels. I'm assuming they don't get replaced every day, so there may not be enough for multiple meals over multiple days.

Oh no! I hadn't heard this! We usually eat one or two meals in the room each day of a week-long visit. I guess we'll need to add this to our shopping list.

 

[The Jackal]

Is there a SSR refurb planned anytime soon?

Yes I believe it starts in 2019.

 

[The Jackal]

Not sure if they offer late check out at DVC resorts.

I do not think they offer late checkout . We were just at WDW staying PVB and grabbed a 0930 breakfast at Ohana. They were running about 30 minutes late on seating. We talked to a CM and they stated that there is no late check out, but would make sure that we could access the room to get our bags. We had everything packed ready to go. She stated that they might go in and start to clean it. We got back to the room around 1110 and no one had been in.

 

[Cirlonde]

Can you call down to the front desk to get real cups?

That I do not know. We usually only eat light snacks in the room (if anything) and it is just two of us, so the provided cups have been sufficient.

I forgot to mention that there is also a microwave and a toaster. Oh, and our fridge works really well! Not sure if we just got lucky or what, but I wasn’t expecting it to get our drinks as cold as it has.

 

[arminnie]

I’m at SSR right now. I called and requested glasses and mugs. I had 2 of each delivered about 15 minutes later.

 

[Jennasis]

We checked in yesterday for our first stay at SSR. got exactly the requests we made...close to pool and ground floor. They gave us a room in the paddock right near the pool. It's perfect. The view is stellar. We even walked to he boat launch and it was super easy. Very much enjoying our stay so far.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

My husband and I are staying at Saratoga Springs in a one bedroom preferred location for one night this week. I've never stayed in this resort before so I'm wondering the location of the trash bins for DVC Members to dump their trash at the end of their stay.

Even though we are only there for one night, I still want to take care of our garbage when we leave.

Thanks in advance.

 

[arminnie]

My husband and I are staying at Saratoga Springs in a one bedroom preferred location for one night this week. I've never stayed in this resort before so I'm wondering the location of the trash bins for DVC Members to dump their trash at the end of their stay.

Even though we are only there for one night, I still want to take care of our garbage when we leave.

Thanks in advance.

There are some near the elevators. May be others too.

 

[MinnieTink]

We have SSR booked through RCI for September. Anyone know if these are Standard or Preferred? Or does it vary?

 

[MinnieTink]

Just called dvc and we have a standard booked through rci. We were hoping to try Congress park but that is preferred, so I’m wondering if I should request Paddock, closest to CP? Are there any DS views from that closest building in Paddock? Is it still an easy walk to the DS walkway?