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Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jan 22, 02:20 PM
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Posted By YorkshireT
We were in 8830 same building, great building.

We were in 8830 same building, great building.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jan 22, 11:14 AM
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Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
We were so impressed with the refurb, the quick...

We were so impressed with the refurb, the quick serve, pools, grounds and gym this trip (with the parks madness) plus being able to walk / boat over to Disney Springs for Boathouse, Art Smiths and...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 Sep 21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 570
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Posted By YorkshireT
Picture of current check in arrangement at SSR...

Picture of current check in arrangement at SSR whilst the main lobby is being remodelled. This corridor has also been redecorated. Hopefully they’ll get rid of all the plastic plants and put new...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Jul 21, 04:52 PM
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Posted By YorkshireT
If you can get the car park view high up though...

If you can get the car park view high up though you seem to get a good view of the Epcot Foreworks.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 11 Jul 21, 09:02 AM
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Posted By YorkshireT
I really didn’t care for Riviera when I visited,...

I really didn’t care for Riviera when I visited, nor the points chart, but a lot give good reviews when staying there so I think I might do a few nights there at one point to see if I’m missing...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Jul 21, 09:39 AM
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Posted By YorkshireT
Yes bummer, I was meant to be at Copper Creek:(...

Yes bummer, I was meant to be at Copper Creek:( I’ll also have to cancel my Vero stay this weekend, that was meant to be for Mrs YTs 50th:(

Booked for Xmas but half expecting another ‘surge’ and...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jul 21, 09:17 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Walk around SSR. The storm is starting so not...

Walk around SSR.
The storm is starting so not sunny, but it is looking feet smart post Reno with the new paint etc isn’t it.

https://youtu.be/Ae05c7YsKJ0
Forum: General DVC Discussion 2 May 21, 04:22 PM
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Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Another good update as of yesterday: ...

Another good update as of yesterday:

https://dvcnews.com/resorts/saratoga-springs/news-94078/5012-saratoga-springs-refurb-update-may-2021
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 May 21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Yes the video really wants to make you go doesn’t...

Yes the video really wants to make you go doesn’t it!
Forum: General DVC Discussion 1 May 21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
https://youtu.be/smN3h-MQEF4

https://youtu.be/smN3h-MQEF4
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Apr 21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
The time machine doesn’t go to SSR just Riviera...

The time machine doesn’t go to SSR just Riviera if you have a blue card only.:d:

It’s easy to get confused what year it is with this bloody lockdown.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Apr 21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Great SSR refurb update here. They also...

Great SSR refurb update here.

They also built the new bridge- looks nice.

Just wish they’d now rip down Turf Club and some of those areas of the main building with that exposed red brick etc...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 18 Mar 21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Grandstand is a favourite, but Paddock also very...

Grandstand is a favourite, but Paddock also very nice. They are just on Grandstand refurb now, it will all be done by about June. Paddock is about done.

Yes there is a bridge near the Golf shop/...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Carousel refurb permits went in 17 Feb.

Carousel refurb permits went in 17 Feb.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 28 Feb 21, 06:19 PM
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Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Funnily enough I’ve rented points this year due...

Funnily enough I’ve rented points this year due to having all last years and cancellations of my bookings, and offered on 7 months to change a few owners to Boardwalk etc. I think pre lockdown they...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Feb 21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Really good video of a refurbished Grand Villa at...

Really good video of a refurbished Grand Villa at SSR.

It’s really nice.

https://youtu.be/NWbJyxZTUUA
Forum: General DVC Discussion 20 Feb 21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Good update here on the legal battle, and also...

Good update here on the legal battle, and also the order in the original contract. Looks like it’s Grandstand being done next, then finally Carousel.
...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 25 Jan 21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
I’m not sure what tapering is Karen but it sounds...

I’m not sure what tapering is Karen but it sounds impressive.

My brother ran a half marathon on Strava the other day in about 1 hour 30 I noticed. I’m not jealous, he’s skinny and lacking...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Jan 21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Wow I could not run 14 miles. A 10k is about my...

Wow I could not run 14 miles. A 10k is about my limit.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Jan 21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
I posted this up the other day but had it on...

I posted this up the other day but had it on whilst on my treadmill yesterday (Mrs YT and I always like running in WDW) and interestingly it was just done and you can see the bridge and pool refurb -...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 24 Jan 21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
No you don’t need a car at all. The busses from...

No you don’t need a car at all. The busses from SSR are fine. I’ve found the worst busses to be the Boardwalk to Magic Kingdom (when it went to Dolphin) and the Contemporary to HWS (calls in...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 13 Jan 21, 12:01 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Confirmed they are definitely doing both...

Confirmed they are definitely doing both Grandstand and Carousel now.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 5 Jan 21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
More Grandstand photos. ...

More Grandstand photos.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/104234/4b4767b379c9e3.jpghttps://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/104234/6aaef93e29621e.jpg
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Jan 21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
As above, I had seen it reported that they had...

As above, I had seen it reported that they had started on Carousel. Have not had it confirmed but it was a credible report.

However, they also now seem to have started on Grandstand as well. Maybe...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Jan 21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Latest update: Paddock is just being...

Latest update:

Paddock is just being finished. Final touches internally to last rooms to be done.

They started Carousel last week.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 16 Dec 20, 07:47 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
OKW doesn’t take much to find the bearings on...

OKW doesn’t take much to find the bearings on (it’s a main road with branch roads off) so I wouldn’t worry too much about that.

They said at the meeting the other day SSR is on track to finish...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 27 Oct 20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Update here- ...

Update here-

https://dvcfan.com/2020/10/27/construction-update-what-rooms-have-been-refurbished-at-saratoga-springs/?fbclid=IwAR28Nz1D6ZwGfgt6vwJfLQ6d9LiOZ9m9BYi9GlAdELokWgNUF4qdnBTejdI
Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Oct 20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
It’s the standard under TV Murphy Bev, I think...

It’s the standard under TV Murphy Bev, I think it’s fine for teenagers unless they are 6ft tall.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Oct 20, 12:41 PM
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Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Yes I heard it was all done.

Yes I heard it was all done.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Oct 20, 12:40 PM
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Posted By YorkshireT
Latest is it may be finished (not sure of the...

Latest is it may be finished (not sure of the efficacy of this view) by Spring. A combination of the new contractor and empty buildings meaning they can do many at once has meant it has really...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 21 Oct 20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
I hear one Paddock building is refurbed, they are...

I hear one Paddock building is refurbed, they are on with at least another two, and Carousel has now been started as well.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 9 Oct 20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Here I watched the video a bit more carefully-...

Here I watched the video a bit more carefully- you can see the cranes working on buildings in Paddock.

First photo from Bridge- see the cranes lake side of Paddock building?

Second photo next...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Oct 20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
No one knows. They ran into problems with...

No one knows.

They ran into problems with this other company, replaced them and last I heard they were cracking on with Springs and Paddock.
Hear with the Ears I think they are called on YouTube...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 23 Aug 20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
According to someone there now they are cracking...

According to someone there now they are cracking on and refurbing not only the Springs (as we knew) but they’ve started on a good chunk of The Paddock. Unverified as haven’t seen photos etc but this...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 8 Jul 20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Heard the refurb work has been going again for at...

Heard the refurb work has been going again for at least 2 weeks.

They are still working on Springs of course.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 May 20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
It was meant to finish maybe spring/ summer 2021...

It was meant to finish maybe spring/ summer 2021. No one is sure if work stopped, but it’s looking like it possibly did.
Yes Grandstand could be late in the schedule. By then though preferred should...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 10 Mar 20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
I think Congress is now actually finished totally...

I think Congress is now actually finished totally but haven’t seen any update for a few weeks. The Springs was being worked on about 8 weeks ago it started from memory without looking back at this...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 4 Mar 20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Mobile I suspect by then only a small part of standard...

I suspect by then only a small part of standard will be done- guessing a third at most.
Forum: General DVC Discussion 3 Feb 20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Mobile Good update Woohoobb. I saw someone else the...

Good update Woohoobb. I saw someone else the other day saying that whilst they’d started Springs they hadn’t even finished Congress but it sounds like they’ve still a bit to do there.
Can you get...
Forum: General DVC Discussion 26 Jan 20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 101,513
Posted By YorkshireT
Mobile I may see you there Cybermum, I’m intending to go...

I may see you there Cybermum, I’m intending to go then I think.
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