I have just returned from SSR and stayed in a 1 Br and also a studio with 2 adults and 2 kids. Its our first trip home since buying last August and here are a few of my thoughts. Please be aware, we have not stayed at any other DVC resorts so its a limited perspective and probably a comparison to ones we have stayed at in Orlando which are All stars and International Drive hotels.
Firstly, wow, wow and wow. Its superb, but more of a sensible perspective from now on.
Great welcome, very useful info pack on perks etc times open.
Its a nicely laid out site and very close to DTD, our room overlooked it, although when the fireworks went off the first night I though I was in a war zone. You can walk there, but only in daylight hours.
I thought the pool was small, but there are others which are of a reasonable size, but it will be busy in the summer months no doubt, even with the other pools. I couldn't really understand the fuss made about pool hopping in all the DVC literature until now.
Buses ran regular which was good, as only half built, I wasn't expecting that, never waited more than 5 mins for 1.
As for the 1BR, heaven, so large, nice bath, shower, DVD's for kids, dishwasher, washer etc, it has all you need and more if you are in the parks everday. If not, then its just perfect. Plenty of room for the blow up bed for the kids. Decor extremely nice, lots of small touches that really make it feel like home for the tme you stay. Had a balcony so could sit out and watch DTD fireworks etc as well and just sit in the sun in peace during the day.
Warning, the curtains and lining are so good though that it keeps the room so dark the kids were sleeping in every day as I was getting them up to get that extra hour in the parks, mean dad. The room was very peaceful, but we were on the end of the block on the top floor and heard no noises from passers by or the room next door.
Studio Room, I was disapointed, I know its smaller but its the small things in life that Disney do so well most of the time that makes it so magical, so to find 4 plastic plates, bowls and knives/forks was hugely poor. I know there is no dishwasher, and only a microwave, but you can wash up in the sink and its nice to have toast or cereal with real cutlery. Wouldn't cost much, and they have real cups so why not the full set please. This room wasn't on the end of the block and on the lower ground, it was a bit noisier. I would recommend the top floor. We did it to save points as Christmas was a points burner being weekends as well, wouldn't do that again unless there was just the two of us, and not even sure then, the 1 BR is worth all the extra points.
Had to check out and then in again which I wasn't expecting, I though I could have the same cards etc but not a huge problem, just 5 minutes in the morning re registering but they have your details.
Kids used the day club one day for a few hours and they really enjoyed it. All staff were keen to talk throughout SSR and were all extremely nice.
Overall, it was brilliant, and worth every penny, and I wouldn't trade for buying a villa anyday. Its a very relaxing place. Didn't use the spa but had a look round, very nice.
Thats probably enough for now, if I can think of more, I will add on later.
Sorry I cannot compare with any other sites Hilary, but this is well worth a visit from my perspective and so glad I purchased last year now, now trying to sort out when I can afford to get back there, I want 2006, but DW is insisting on a very long stay in 2007.
, ending with 5 nights in WDW 
Looking forward to trying it out for myself in July 
