Live from WLV

[alldiz]

Hi,
Arrived here on Sunday checked into a 1BR at 11am....Room ready at 12:30:cool1: We came from BWV and we lucked out with a great room there as well....also ready at 12:30.

Great view of the lake(through the trees). I could see the higher part of the halloween fireworks last night from my balcony:love:

I just love this place....Funny thing this is my 1st trip home and I LOVE WLV.

I'll continue on another post.....the internet here goes off if you post to long or something.
Kerri

[alldiz]

Where was I....OH.....I LOVE the WL.

This place just feels soooo peaceful and relaxing....it really feels like home. I have tried them all except AKV and Vero/HH....and I'm so happy this is my home resort.

They are working on the 2nd floor and it is quiet for the most part.....haven't heard much noise.

Room is in Excellent condition....in fact the carpet and drapes and such look brand new....so I don't know if this room is party renovated or not. I still have the old sofa bed style.....pull out from the top...but it has a bar on the side.

Great day at M.K....off to the pool now and then to Boma's. We had dinner at Narcosee's last night and it was delicious.
Later:goodvibes
Kerri

[westjones]

So glad you are enjoying your stay at VWL. We are going to stay there in March and I am looking forward to it. We usually stay over at BCV or BWVs, so this will be different. My kids like going to MK for most of our trip, so this will put us closer. I love the rustic look too.

Have you gone to their counter service place yet? What is it like? Is there seating there? This is one reason we wanted to try staying there. I like having a counter service place to grab a quick bite or something to drink.

DJ

[Granny]

Have you gone to their counter service place yet? What is it like? Is there seating there? This is one reason we wanted to try staying there. I like having a counter service place to grab a quick bite or something to drink.

DJ

Roaring Fork is the name of the counter service place and it is a good one. There is a separate seating section as well as some outside patio seating. It has a pretty good selection of food for a counter service place. The "make when you order" sandwiches and salads are really good! :thumbsup2

[CraftyMouse]

Roaring Fork is the name of the counter service place and it is a good one. There is a separate seating section as well as some outside patio seating. It has a pretty good selection of food for a counter service place. The "make when you order" sandwiches and salads are really good! :thumbsup2

And do NOT miss their cupcakes. They are the best dessert at WDW! I kid you not. Sure, they are just yellow cake with frosting and sprinkles, but they are to-die-for! Yum.

[westjones]

Thanks! I am SO glad they have a counter service place! It is nice to send the kids over to get something to eat when DH and I just don't feel like going (they are teenagers).

I can't wait for our stay in March. The resort looks so beautiful!
DJ

[westjones]

And do NOT miss their cupcakes. They are the best dessert at WDW! I kid you not. Sure, they are just yellow cake with frosting and sprinkles, but they are to-die-for! Yum.

I love cupcakes! We will have to give this a try!
Thanks!
DJ

[Muushka]

Thank you for sharing VWL with us. I hope you have a wonderful time.:wizard:

[alldiz]

So glad you are enjoying your stay at VWL. We are going to stay there in March and I am looking forward to it. We usually stay over at BCV or BWVs, so this will be different. My kids like going to MK for most of our trip, so this will put us closer. I love the rustic look too.

Have you gone to their counter service place yet? What is it like? Is there seating there? This is one reason we wanted to try staying there. I like having a counter service place to grab a quick bite or something to drink.

DJ
You will love WLV....I've almost tried them all and it is my favorite for sure. I think you will love WLV:goodvibes The CS is very good.....and I'm happy to report that you can get a chili or a soup for your dessert with the DDP. Last time I was here you could not do that. I'd rather have a soup than dessert.
And do NOT miss their cupcakes. They are the best dessert at WDW! I kid you not. Sure, they are just yellow cake with frosting and sprinkles, but they are to-die-for! Yum.
Those cupcakes are HUGE....and yummy:yay:
Thank you for sharing VWL with us. I hope you have a wonderful time.:wizard:

I love WLV....I can't say it enough......this place just "exudes"(is that a word) peace:goodvibes
Boma was awesome as usual.....
I think we might do typhoon lagoon tomorrow.
Kerri

[squitty]

Glad to hear you are having a great time.

Looking forward to being there ourselves in a few weeks :)

[jimmytammy]

Glad to hear you are enjoying VWL. We are sorta partial to it ourselves:thumbsup2

[MiaSRN62]

Wish I was there ! Have a great time !

[bobbiwoz]

Our DGC liked the "decorate your own cookie" activity that they have many afternoons, right in the seating area of Roaring Forks.

I love VWL, and I'm glad you're enjoying your visit.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[Anal Annie]

I love WLV....I can't say it enough......this place just "exudes" (is that a word) peace:goodvibes
Boma was awesome as usual.....

:) Yes - that's a word which means "to ooze forth" and "exhibit in abundance"! :thumbsup2 You nailed it! :goodvibes VWL is full of personality!

[alldiz]

Our DGC liked the "decorate your own cookie" activity that they have many afternoons, right in the seating area of Roaring Forks.

I love VWL, and I'm glad you're enjoying your visit.

Bobbi:goodvibes
My DD did the Cookie decorating....and then a craft in Cubs Den. Nice to have organized activities....Free;) Gotta love this place
:) Yes - that's a word which means "to ooze forth" and "exhibit in abundance"! :thumbsup2 You nailed it! :goodvibes VWL is full of personality!

Thanks:goodvibes WLV certainly makes a huge impression on me. Boma was great last night.....I'm still full:headache:
I think I might skip Boma next time.....I can never stop eating there....and I tried to be good:lmao:
Ohana's tonight....I shouldn't eat till I get there.
Later:goodvibes
Kerri

[Muushka]

Let us know how Ohana was. We love that place. Enjoy!

[Disney_Daddy]

What are your thoughts on the crowds currently?

We were at MK yesterday and it seemed unseasonably crowded. 60 minute waits and long lines in October seemed very unusual to us.

Do you normally go to WDW in October? Are the crowd levels normal to you?

[GeorgiaTiggerGirl]

I wish I were there right now with my cupcake in hand! They are yummy! Have fun!

[alldiz]

Let us know how Ohana was. We love that place. Enjoy!
Ohana was great....food was delicious. Missed Lapoa?...entertainment lady.....she was on vacation.
Funny thing....I waited at the bar to pay while the family went to the table. I had the TIW card so they have to get a manager:confused: By the time I got to the table the Salad, Potstickers, veges, chicken wings and lomein were on the table already:scared1: :lmao: Actually cracked me up.....I don't remember it coming out so fast last time...Everything was fantabulous though:goodvibes Watched Wishes from the Poly beach.....home in time to see the end of the debate.
What are your thoughts on the crowds currently?

We were at MK yesterday and it seemed unseasonably crowded. 60 minute waits and long lines in October seemed very unusual to us.

Do you normally go to WDW in October? Are the crowd levels normal to you?
1st time going in October....M.K was crowded...it was actually less crowded on Friday. The weather is great though.
I wish I were there right now with my cupcake in hand! They are yummy! Have fun!
Took DD 2 days to eat that cupcake:goodvibes

Did I mention thatI LOVE WLV:yay: :love:

Tonight.....DH and I dinner in Epcot and F&W fest...while DM takes DD to halloween party:goodvibes
Kerri

[DoOverDreams]

We will be there TOMORROW! :cool1: I can't wait. And I've got to try me one of those cupcakes....

[aDVCguy]

Sorry, I didn't quite here you from up here on Long Island.
Did you say you LOVED the VWL?:lmao:

[magicmommy]

We will be there TOMORROW! :cool1: I can't wait. And I've got to try me one of those cupcakes....


Us too! :banana:

[horselover]

You're making me wish I was there right now too! Glad you're having a good trip. I'm going to have to get one of those cupcakes the next time we're there. I didn't get one the last trip. Now I wonder what I missed! Can't wait until I can call VWL "home". Should be any day now. :goodvibes Hope the rest of your trip is just as magical.

[Muushka]

Thanks for the Ohana report Kerri, sounds yummm.

Happy trails to everyone heading down to The World. Tell Mickey I said hi! :wave:

[alldiz]

We will be there TOMORROW! :cool1: I can't wait. And I've got to try me one of those cupcakes....
That means your here....or coming here now:cool1: The weather for this week looks absolutely fabulous...no rain.
Sorry, I didn't quite here you from up here on Long Island.
Did you say you LOVED the VWL?:lmao:
:yay: YES....I LOVE WLV:banana: But I'm leaving now:sad1:
Us too! :banana:
Have a great trip:goodvibes
You're making me wish I was there right now too! Glad you're having a good trip. I'm going to have to get one of those cupcakes the next time we're there. I didn't get one the last trip. Now I wonder what I missed! Can't wait until I can call VWL "home". Should be any day now. :goodvibes Hope the rest of your trip is just as magical.
Had another one last night....vanilla one is tooo good...much lighter than you would think.
Thanks for the Ohana report Kerri, sounds yummm.

Happy trails to everyone heading down to The World. Tell Mickey I said hi! :wave:
I will:goodvibes and Bye:sad1:
I'm packing up and heading out......I hate this part.....departure day is always a bummer:headache:
Have a great trip to all heading down.
Kerri

[mickeymorse]

Glad you had a great trip Kerri. Sorry it ended so soon though.:sad1: I'm gonna get me one of those cupcakes in January. Yummm

[DISNEY FIX]

Hi Kerri,
We just got back from BCV on 10-14. We will be at VWl on 11-25!:cool1:
Did they say when the renovations would be done? :goodvibes
Thanks
Chris

[ccigliano]

So glad you're enjoying the WLV. I'll be there in 42 days but who's counting. It is also my home resort and like the other post said - I LOVE THE WILDERNESS LODGE. Oh and the cupcakes at Roaring Forks-yummo. I actually waited to get my lunch when I was using the DDP for a counterservice meal/snack until they loaded the dessert case with those white frosted yellow cake beauties. Just so scrumptous and boy do they hit the spot. Wish I was there eating one now and hoping the pull out in whatever room I'm suppose to get is changed out by the time I get there.:wizard:

[cheer4bison]

So glad you're enjoying the WLV. I'll be there in 42 days but who's counting. It is also my home resort and like the other post said - I LOVE THE WILDERNESS LODGE. Oh and the cupcakes at Roaring Forks-yummo. I actually waited to get my lunch when I was using the DDP for a counterservice meal/snack until they loaded the dessert case with those white frosted yellow cake beauties. Just so scrumptous and boy do they hit the spot. Wish I was there eating one now and hoping the pull out in whatever room I'm suppose to get is changed out by the time I get there.:wizard:

Has anyone been keeping track of what floors have been renovated (with the new carpet and pull-out couches, etc.) thus far at the VWL? I read on the groupies thread that the fifth floor is done, and this thread notes that they are busy working on the second floor now. Can anyone else attest to the completion of other floors? Do you think they started at the top, and are working their way down? I"m hoping they'll be all done 'till we arrive in early December. :)

[skorpie]

Just got back on Monday evening. The second floor was in renovation. Even had people working on Sunday and the Monday holiday. First time at the F&W festival and loved it! :drinking1 I also thought it was quite crowded but since we have never been in October, don't really know if the crowds were unusually large. Also did the MNSSHP for the first time. DD (16 1/2) loved it! She dressed up as a witch. pixiedust: We walked onto all the rides. DH was very pleasantly surprised. It was also quite HOT! I miss it already!

[ransom]

Has anyone been keeping track of what floors have been renovated (with the new carpet and pull-out couches, etc.) thus far at the VWL? I read on the groupies thread that the fifth floor is done, and this thread notes that they are busy working on the second floor now. Can anyone else attest to the completion of other floors? Do you think they started at the top, and are working their way down? I"m hoping they'll be all done 'till we arrive in early December. :)

FWIW, the current Disney Files magazine says the renovations are expected to be completed in mid-November.