Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer?

bali · 06-03-2007

Hi guys. You know one of my favorite resorts is CSR and that I'm not at all enamored with SSR, but with a first-timer, do I go with CSR or SSR (studio)?

My thinking is, SSR is a bit more impressive and we can walk to DTD for meals, entertainment, etc. But SSR still looks like a condo development to me and CSR just has a bit more ambiance and vibrancy--true disney spirit.

Just two adults and we'll have a rental car (ain't stayin nowhere near SSR without one).

Whaddya think?

PhilliesFan · 06-03-2007

I haven't stayed stayed at either resort, but if I had to pick one it would be the CSR. I love the theme and it sounds like a terrific resort.

TaraRae82 · 06-03-2007

I've never stayed at either so I won't vote. But, I will say that I'm not a fan of CSR. It feels too much like a convention center and not a Disney-magical place. I've never seen SSR. Sorry, I'm not much help.

jk8 · 06-03-2007

You definately need theming for a first timer so I vote CSR.

rshenry · 06-03-2007

I loved the SSR! I didn't have a rental car either.

**WishUponAStar** · 06-03-2007

Hey B, I am glad to see you here I've missed you!! I am going to have to go with CSR; it's would provide MUCH more Disney theming & lots of options as far as dining & transportation. Closer to the parks and that is a pretty awesome pool. It's not a secret that I am not to keen on SSR but if I was taking someone for the first time I'd definately do CSR.

buzz2001 · 06-04-2007

Check out my CSR website below for pics and info.

**cinderbella** · 06-04-2007

If your favorite is CSR I think you should stay there!

Cosmicwaves · 06-04-2007

I'd save the extra money that you'd spend at SSR and stay at CSR. You can go out to eat more, more shopping, etc etc.

lovemysons · 06-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Cosmicwaves

I'd save the extra money that you'd spend at SSR and stay at CSR. You can go out to eat more, more shopping, etc etc.

Yes, I like this line of thinking. More food, more shopping. Excellent point Cossy!

iluvwdw · 06-04-2007

Well, you can rent points and stay in a SSR studio for cheaper than you'd pay to stay at a Moderate! I have never stayed at CSR nor have I visited it, but it does look nice!

When you say you can walk to DTD if you're staying at SSR, not entirely true if you're in the back section of the resort like I was. You can't even walk to the main house from the back of the Paddock or Carousel sections! I had to take my car. And forget walking to DTD...WAY too long of a walk from where we were! Just know, the resort is SO huge and so spread out. It was nice, though. Would I stay there again? Definitely not my first choice, but yeah, I would.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-04-2007

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Well, you can rent points and stay in a SSR studio for cheaper than you'd pay to stay at a Moderate! I have never stayed at CSR nor have I visited it, but it does look nice!

When you say you can walk to DTD if you're staying at SSR, not entirely true if you're in the back section of the resort like I was. You can't even walk to the main house from the back of the Paddock or Carousel sections! I had to take my car. And forget walking to DTD...WAY too long of a walk from where we were! Just know, the resort is SO huge and so spread out. It was nice, though. Would I stay there again? Definitely not my first choice, but yeah, I would.

You must have been near us, we were in the very back of the resort, in the Paddock next to the new bus stop. We walked to DtD and the main building but it was a hike. We should have asked for a section closer to the main areas but I wanted play it by ear and see where we ended up.

**MissDisney** · 06-04-2007

bali, I feel like if you love CSR so much, then your guest will feel that love and that will make a lot of magic for them during the visit! Heck, I can feel how much you love it, and I am not even checking in with you! LOL!!!

monorail58 · 06-04-2007

Have stayed numerous visits at SSR for the real Diz vibe between the two, go with CSR for sure!!

leslieh · 06-04-2007

I prefer CSR. My kids love that pool the best as well!

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? Hi guys. You know one of my favorite resorts is CSR and that I'm not at all enamored with SSR, but with a first-timer, do I go with CSR or SSR (studio)? My thinking is, SSR is a bit more impressive and we can walk to DTD for meals, entertainment, etc. But SSR still looks like a condo development to me and CSR just has a bit more ambiance and vibrancy--true disney spirit. Just two adults and we'll have a rental car (ain't stayin nowhere near SSR without one). Whaddya think? __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,354	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? I haven't stayed stayed at either resort, but if I had to pick one it would be the CSR. I love the theme and it sounds like a terrific resort. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? I've never stayed at either so I won't vote. But, I will say that I'm not a fan of CSR. It feels too much like a convention center and not a Disney-magical place. I've never seen SSR. Sorry, I'm not much help. __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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rshenry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 338	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? I loved the SSR! I didn't have a rental car either. __________________ Robin Queen of the Castle My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DL Grand California Conceirge

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? Hey B, I am glad to see you here I've missed you!! I am going to have to go with CSR; it's would provide MUCH more Disney theming & lots of options as far as dining & transportation. Closer to the parks and that is a pretty awesome pool. It's not a secret that I am not to keen on SSR but if I was taking someone for the first time I'd definately do CSR. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 4 hours 42 minutes

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buzz2001 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coronado Springs Posts: 423	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? Check out my CSR website below for pics and info. __________________ buzz2001's Unofficial Coronado Springs Resort Website Check out the CSR forums!

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? I'd save the extra money that you'd spend at SSR and stay at CSR. You can go out to eat more, more shopping, etc etc. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? Well, you can rent points and stay in a SSR studio for cheaper than you'd pay to stay at a Moderate! I have never stayed at CSR nor have I visited it, but it does look nice! When you say you can walk to DTD if you're staying at SSR, not entirely true if you're in the back section of the resort like I was. You can't even walk to the main house from the back of the Paddock or Carousel sections! I had to take my car. And forget walking to DTD...WAY too long of a walk from where we were! Just know, the resort is SO huge and so spread out. It was nice, though. Would I stay there again? Definitely not my first choice, but yeah, I would. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 83 days 4 hours 12 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? bali, I feel like if you love CSR so much, then your guest will feel that love and that will make a lot of magic for them during the visit! Heck, I can feel how much you love it, and I am not even checking in with you! LOL!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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monorail58 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: miami Posts: 9	Re: Need some quick opinions: CSR or SSR for a first-timer? Have stayed numerous visits at SSR for the real Diz vibe between the two, go with CSR for sure!!

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