SSR Lovers and Owners Part 3

[PackYourPixieDust]

Another question- how long on average should we plan to get to Disney springs via the resort transportation? I know it will depend on where our room is located but do you have average times.

And can a scooter (electric wheelchair) be loaded on the boats? I assume they are the small ones that can't handle a scooter but I want to confirm.
Thanks.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Is there a bus that goes to the TTC? We were going to check out the Monorail resorts one night and want to catch the resort monorail. If not we could just get the bus to MK and get on from there. Any other suggestions?

The TTC really isn't the transportation hub it used to be so no, no bus from SSR to it. Now the buses go to MK.

 

[DisneyFamily17]

Trash and Towel service is included in all stays of more than four days. If your stay is for less than eight nights, you will receive Trash & Towel service on day four. If your stay is for eight nights or longer, you will receive a full cleaning service on day four, and Trash & Towel service on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day twelve. Day one is check-in day. Daily housekeeping can be arranged and paid for at time of check-in. The following rates are subject to change:

Additional Full Cleaning Rates:
Studio - $30.00 for each day requested
One-Bedroom - $45.00 for each day requested
Two-Bedroom - $60.00 for each day requested
Three-Bedroom - $75.00 for each day requested
Additional Trash & Towel Rates:
Studio - $15.00 for each day requested
One-Bedroom - $20.00 for each day requested
Two-Bedroom - $25.00 for each day requested
Three-Bedroom - $35.00 for each day requested



Thanks for your replies!
I saw the above on another DVC thread. Am I reading it wrong maybe?

I just wanted to piggy back on the mousekeeping trash and towel service. Do that include more soap and shampoos too ? And If I call for more towels if we go to the quite pools will they bring them. We are staying here for the 1st time I'm just trying to understand. Thanks !

 

[DVC4US]

I just wanted to piggy back on the mousekeeping trash and towel service. Do that include more soap and shampoos too ? And If I call for more towels if we go to the quite pools will they bring them. We are staying here for the 1st time I'm just trying to understand. Thanks !

I believe the trash and towel days include more soap and shampoo but if not and you need more you can just call mousekeeping. All the pools have towels so no need to bring towels from the room. If you call mousekeeping for towels they most likely will charge you for them.

 

[jaysmom4285]

We've stayed at SSR on RCI exchanges, which get you trash and towel service once during the week. They did restock soap and shampoo, but, as was mentioned, the mousekeepers are quite willing to give you more if you just ask them when you see someone in the hall. We did ask for more towels and washcloths (our DD31 is a real clean towel fiend) and we were brought a large stack of both, and we weren't charged extra. It never occurred to me that we might be.

 

[jaysmom4285]

Another question- how long on average should we plan to get to Disney springs via the resort transportation? I know it will depend on where our room is located but do you have average times.

And can a scooter (electric wheelchair) be loaded on the boats? I assume they are the small ones that can't handle a scooter but I want to confirm.
Thanks.

The boat ride is maybe five minutes across the lagoon, or whatever it is. As far as a scooter on those boats - I can't say for sure, but from my experience riding them, I would doubt that there is room for a scooter, given the tight quarters and seat configuration. But some of the seats do flip up for more space. I've never seen a scooter on one of the boats to Disney Springs from SSR, but that's not to say it absolutely can't be done . Your best bet would be to call to find out. There are buses that go to Disney Springs, and it's so close that that is only a few minutes' ride as well, depending on which part of the resort you start from. The buses do have to make five stops within the resort, and then on to Disney Springs. But once you're out of the resort, you're practically there.

 

[Perelandra]

Another question- how long on average should we plan to get to Disney springs via the resort transportation? I know it will depend on where our room is located but do you have average times.
And can a scooter (electric wheelchair) be loaded on the boats? I assume they are the small ones that can't handle a scooter but I want to confirm.
Thanks.

There was a scooter on the boat when we went to DS and it was easy and still plenty of room for everyone

 

[Cadbury]

Does the paddock pool still has recreation?

 

[PackYourPixieDust]

Just thought of a very important question!! what kind of coffee makers are in the room? We have a 2 bedroom. And will I have enough coffee and filters for 3 nights. Are they pods or regular coffee makers? With cone filters or the flat ones? I'm just there 3 mornings but I'll need coffee each morning. And I don't want to spend $3 on a cup when I can make it in the room. I'm frugal about some things.

 

[ArielSRL]

Just thought of a very important question!! what kind of coffee makers are in the room? We have a 2 bedroom. And will I have enough coffee and filters for 3 nights. Are they pods or regular coffee makers? With cone filters or the flat ones? I'm just there 3 mornings but I'll need coffee each morning. And I don't want to spend $3 on a cup when I can make it in the room. I'm frugal about some things.

They are regular, normal coffee makers. Use flat filters, ground coffee. At least they were in June and I haven't heard of any changes since.

 

[PackYourPixieDust]

They are regular, normal coffee makers. Use flat filters, ground coffee. At least they were in June and I haven't heard of any changes since.

Cool. I'll bring some filters and a couple of servings of coffee.

 

[jaysmom4285]

Here's a picture of the kitchen, with the coffee maker on the counter, if that helps any. That's what was in our kitchen in December.

 

[eeyoresmom]

They usually leave one package each of regular and decaf.

Just thought of a very important question!! what kind of coffee makers are in the room? We have a 2 bedroom. And will I have enough coffee and filters for 3 nights. Are they pods or regular coffee makers? With cone filters or the flat ones? I'm just there 3 mornings but I'll need coffee each morning. And I don't want to spend $3 on a cup when I can make it in the room. I'm frugal about some things.

 

[toolmanjan]

Another question- how long on average should we plan to get to Disney springs via the resort transportation? I know it will depend on where our room is located but do you have average times.

And can a scooter (electric wheelchair) be loaded on the boats? I assume they are the small ones that can't handle a scooter but I want to confirm.
Thanks.

There is room for scooters on the boats. Up to four I believe

 

[amytaylor2]

We've just booked for November 10-18 in a 2 bedroom villa 4 adults, 4 kids ages 1-13. Looks like Grandstand might be our best bet for room request? Most of our time will be spent in the parks.

 

[jaysmom4285]

As I’ve noted in earlier posts, we like the Grandstand area. It’s very close to the Carriage House and food court, and it has its own very nice pool area with a snack bar. It also has the advantage of being the first bus stop on the property, assuring you of a seat on the way to the parks. There are five stops within the property, and at busy times, the bus can fill up at the third stop, so people at the last couple of stops have to wait for another bus and hope there’s room. And Grandstand is the first drop off on the way back from the parks, which can be nice at the end of a long day.

 

[KalamityJane]

We have a one night stay before we head over to AKV and I'm so excited about it! We will not be going in the parks and have stayed in Paddock (loved it) in 9/15. For a pool day and possibly time at DS, which would you recommend? I have youngish kids, and they really liked the pool areas (didn't play much in the water play area, they like the slides).

 

[kansasdisneygal]

My best friend and I just booked our stay at SSR for May 28th through June 3rd! Will be my first time at SSR. This forum has already helped me so much! How are the options at Artist's Palette? My one complaint on my last stay at Beach Club was lack of options at the quick service at the resort. Thanks!!!!

 

[elaine amj]

Oh - and if you do book 9 people into the SSR 2BR you are not able to also have an infant under 3. It's 9 total. If you have the infant under 3 then 8 others are allowed in the villa.

Wait - I can book 9 ppl in a 2 bedroom? Right now I have a 2 bedroom villa at SSR booked for 7ppl (cash booking through UK Disney) for this August. I may possibly have another 2 people joining us so have been trying to get switched to OKW with no availability. I will be a lot less anxious if I can actually have all 9 of us at SSR.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

Wait - I can book 9 ppl in a 2 bedroom? Right now I have a 2 bedroom villa at SSR booked for 7ppl (cash booking through UK Disney) for this August. I may possibly have another 2 people joining us so have been trying to get switched to OKW with no availability. I will be a lot less anxious if I can actually have all 9 of us at SSR.

There are not 9 beds but they are supposed to let you book 9 people and provide your own bed for the 9th person, at least when staying on points. I don't know if cash reservations have different rules. OKW has a sleeper chair in the living room that SSR does not have, hence the listed occupancy differences.