That would really creep me out.
Omg. That is terrifying. I would have screamed so loud that the entire BW area would have heard me. I'm happy to hear it hasn't happened since. I seriously think I would need to move from the cottages after that lol. I don't do well with rats or bugs.
Glad you never saw them. I like the lizards! There was one tree at the Poly, by the old luau, that was covered in lizards and my kids would make us go there every trip.I've never seen the quiet pool crowded or noisy. It's mostly adults and older kids. Not saying it never happens but we've never seen it.
jods: I have never ever seen rats just lots of little lizards. I don't think its common. Critters are everywhere though I'm sure it keeps the landscaping staff busy.
snacks yikes on it happening to you twice.
I would request rat free
You may want to do your research. As @yaksack said there are 2 types. The 2nd floor is different between the two. Let me see if I can find it.
There are slight differences in the cottages. They are the same but different. Some have the stairs on the right and some are on the left. Furniture is arranged differently as well. We have been in one of each of the two styles since the referb and neither one was the same as the ones in Trish's post. Before the referb I didn't like the ones with the balcony at all and asked to be moved after looking at it. Now that they have opened up the staircase, hall and one section of the bedroom I like it better than the other style. I'm not that picky about where my room is and rarely make requests. We have only asked to be moved once.
I've been in a bunch of different ones. I think they all have their own advantages. Closer to the main door to the elevators makes for a shorter walk in the elements, but further back is where that "peaceful" vibe everyone speaks of is best. Some have a balcony, but most have an entry porch, an open loft between the floors, and a bigger, more private garden.
Ratatouille!
I was worried your SSR stay was going to be a victim again but so far is has survived. And if plans need to change well then there is always 2026 for SSR...
I keep looking to change it lol. How did you know?
We really enjoyed our MYOCL at SSR in the summer. We were in a 1-bed on the 2nd floor of the Congress Park section. Easy to just take the stairs instead of waiting for (an extremely hot and humid) elevator. Parking was easy, and we could get quite close to the room. The walk to DS was perfect, and we had a great view of the drone show right outside our building. We had zero issues with either the bus system or grabbing a MV/Uber. I hope you enjoy it!
What's the over/under that @trishachanges her reservation again before the trip? You are the undisputed queen of resort changers. I think it was you that once changed your reservation as the plane was landing at MCO.We have changed our Dec short trip so many times!
SSR 12/8-9 to knock it off our done them all resort list!
12/9-11 has changed and changed. We are now Poly Resort View CL.
My expectant DD thinks baby needs icecream from the lounge. Grandma to be needs Pogmosa’s to celebrate so there’s that
Sounds like such a fun trip, like a mother/daughter baby moon of sorts!
Last year NYE trip lol I switched CBR to Poly CL same as category so we would not have to move next day.What's the over/under that @trishachanges her reservation again before the trip? You are the undisputed queen of resort changers. I think it was you that once changed your reservation as the plane was landing at MCO.
Lol, i thought that was you. Agree with @SkyGuy . SSR is lovely and the refurb is really nice there. It's very peaceful, I always forget I'm at WDW when we are there. We've stayed everywhere on property but FW. When asked what is your favorite resort, I always say, whichever one I'm currently staying in.Last year NYE trip lol I switched CBR to Poly CL same as category so we would not have to move next day.
Yep landed at MCO and changed while running for RS.
I am still looking at that SSR
@SkyGuy thanks for the feedback. There’s not too many here that have stayed at SSR.
I think it works ok now that we have the party. We will only sleep there then now can RS with bags to poly cl for breakfast and head to the parks after. Poly lounge is my happy place.
@NicoleLarson my 2 cents on @trishadono's trip is that SSR will keep..it's the last resort to check off on her resort list...and Poly will too..you know she's a Poly gal...but my guessLast year NYE trip lol I switched CBR to Poly CL same as category so we would not have to move next day.
Yep landed at MCO and changed while running for RS.
I am still looking at that SSR
@SkyGuy thanks for the feedback. There’s not too many here that have stayed at SSR.
I think it works ok now that we have the party. We will only sleep there then now can RS with bags to poly cl for breakfast and head to the parks after. Poly lounge is my happy place.
is...GV CL will not stick...lol..I bet it will end up being LV CL...or even TPV CL..she..as we all are is very adept at Disney math and of course Disney logic!! 
