Dragging a grumpy DH back to the World ~ Single Digits!!

[lizet313]

I LOVE IT!!! Nice haircut your hair looks healthy and bouncy I could never pull a hairstyle like that my hair is very curly I try to straighten it but sometimes with the humidity it doesnt last and it gets flat and ugly I live in HOUSTON bad humidity hair does not last . I will get it straight and bouncy one day. High lights are cool

 

[autumnpalm]

Your hair looks REALLY, REALLY nice!

We ended up nixing the DDP too. This will be our first trip without it. Neither of us are huge eaters, so the dining plan only saves us money if we each order an entree, drink and dessert, which we wouldn't normally do. I still booked a few TS restaurants but it's kind of nice not having to worry about credits and just going with the flow! Now we can share meals whenever we want and order the cheapest thing on the menu and not worry about getting "good value" for our meals. We are planning on getting the TIW card though. It's going to be interesting doing Disney without the DDP but we can branch out together.

 

[TxRabbit]

I love your cut! And the highlights are really well done!

 

[Beka]

Super cute! Love the hilights!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Oh, you will have fun at Whispering Canyon Cafe! We ate there in December and enjoyed it.

Love your haircut too.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I LOVE IT!!! Nice haircut your hair looks healthy and bouncy I could never pull a hairstyle like that my hair is very curly I try to straighten it but sometimes with the humidity it doesnt last and it gets flat and ugly I live in HOUSTON bad humidity hair does not last . I will get it straight and bouncy one day. High lights are cool

Thanks!! Isn't hair a funny thing? Mine definitely has a mind of its own. It's naturally wavy so I have to "tame" it each morning or it will look kind of like I stuck my finger in a light socket. I feel for you dealing with the humidity -- it stinks! I just let mine go curly in the summer, is that what you do too?

Your hair looks REALLY, REALLY nice!

We ended up nixing the DDP too. This will be our first trip without it. Neither of us are huge eaters, so the dining plan only saves us money if we each order an entree, drink and dessert, which we wouldn't normally do. I still booked a few TS restaurants but it's kind of nice not having to worry about credits and just going with the flow! Now we can share meals whenever we want and order the cheapest thing on the menu and not worry about getting "good value" for our meals. We are planning on getting the TIW card though. It's going to be interesting doing Disney without the DDP but we can branch out together.

Thanks!!!

I didn't see that in your PTR. It makes sense though, if you don't plan on eating all that much. Although, you do realize that you can eat all you want in WDW and never gain weight. If only...Seriously though, I bet you'll enjoy just being able to do whatever strikes your fancy instead of having to follow your ADRs and worry about credits. I could just see myself gorging on all this food just to make sure I got my moneys worth.

What's a TIW card?

I love your cut! And the highlights are really well done!

Thank you, thank you!!

Super cute! Love the hilights!

Thanks! Btw, you haven't updated your PTR for awhile!! SHAME. ::shakes finger::

Oh, you will have fun at Whispering Canyon Cafe! We ate there in December and enjoyed it.

Love your haircut too.

I think it will be a blast! I'll have to make sure to ask for ketchup and I'm sure DH will get a huge glass of Diet Coke (he's drinks a lot of it). I've been looking at the food porn thread too. Mmmm...

Thanks!!

 

[lizet313]

Yes that is what I do if not I just put it in a bun I can never go wrong.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I have a pretty big trip update...

I'm currently working on renting DVC points!! I've always wanted to, but just never got around to figuring it out. So...I put a request out on the DVC board and have been contacted by a few people about finding availability for a studio. We're looking for August 23 - August 27. The last two days we'll still stay at Pop to save a little bit of money. It was the only way I could get DH to go along with. Still, I'm so excited and I really hope it works out!

Here are my top choices:

Animal Kingdom Villas -- 36 points

Villas at the Wilderness Lodge -- 52 points

Old Key West -- 40 points

Boardwalk Villas -- 44 points

Does anyone have any recommendations on which one we should stay at? I'm really open to any of them really, b/c we haven't stayed at any of them. Oooh, I'm getting so excited!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Does anyone have any recommendations on which one we should stay at? I'm really open to any of them really, b/c we haven't stayed at any of them. Oooh, I'm getting so excited!!

I've only stayed at the villas at WL and OKW, so I can help you with those two. Seriously, we loved WL because it was gorgeous...and close to the MK. And now, we love OKW because it's beautiful, and quiet, and the rooms are HUGE.

 

[Lynn5700]

Hey girl!! Love your color and cut. Look amazing!!!

Hmmm that is a tough decision. I don't think you can go wrong with any resort. I guess it depends on what theme you want to check out and where you want to be. If you want to be close to MK try WL.

Boardwalk is amazing. You're close to Epcot and DHS.

AKV is nice. Tim and I love the POLY and AKV is similar so that is why we wanted to stay there on our next trip. They also have the flat screen tvs just like the POLY which is a bonus and you can stay concierge at AKV. It's just tough to get.

 

[debraW76]

First, Love the hair!!

My choice would be AKL just cause I think the kids would LOVE it. THough each has its own perks. Beach club you can ride the friendship boats to EPCOT and Studios. WL you can take boat to MK or TTC then monorail to EPCOT. OKW I've heard is quieter. So I guess it depends on what is important to you? Convenient transportation, pools, romance?

I think it is great to upgrade to DVC. As a friend though I would like to point out that you will be moving midweek from DVC to a value resort. We did this last time (Yacht club to SPorts) and it stunk because I felt like we were being downgraded. Might I recommend doing POP first then moving to DVC so you feel like you are being upgraded? Just a thought

TIW is the tables in wonderland card. I think it is only available to AP holders and DVC owners. It has an anual fee but you get 20% off most dining. Someone may want to confirm that for me

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Yes that is what I do if not I just put it in a bun I can never go wrong.

It really makes things easier in the summer, though. At least, I really enjoy not having to mess around with my hair all that much. My sister and I went to WDW last October and I remember it was really humid. We put our hair up most of the time and it worked. BUT...when we got home and were looking at our pics...we looked super rough and frizzy!

I've only stayed at the villas at WL and OKW, so I can help you with those two. Seriously, we loved WL because it was gorgeous...and close to the MK. And now, we love OKW because it's beautiful, and quiet, and the rooms are HUGE.

I think I'd prefer to stay at VWL over OKW. We used to vacation out west when I was younger and VWL reminds me of all those fun memories we had. Plus, I've always wanted to stay at WL so I figure why not now? I also love the close proximity to MK. Hmm...decisions, decisions.

Hey girl!! Love your color and cut. Look amazing!!!

Hmmm that is a tough decision. I don't think you can go wrong with any resort. I guess it depends on what theme you want to check out and where you want to be. If you want to be close to MK try WL.

Boardwalk is amazing. You're close to Epcot and DHS.

AKV is nice. Tim and I love the POLY and AKV is similar so that is why we wanted to stay there on our next trip. They also have the flat screen tvs just like the POLY which is a bonus and you can stay concierge at AKV. It's just tough to get.

Hey! Thanks for the compliments on the hair. It was about time I got it done. It was looking a bit...rough.

Yeah, it's so hard!!! ITA...it's really hard to go wrong w/ any of them. I'm not too picky on the theme or location, really. Although, the more I think about it I would enjoy being at BWV b/c I've never even been to the Boardwalk! Yeah, I know...crazy! I would love to do VWL b/c I love the theme and the closeness to MK. I'd love AKV b/c it looks so pretty and the rooms look nice. ARGH...why is this not easier?! Or better yet, why am I so indecisive??

First, Love the hair!!

My choice would be AKL just cause I think the kids would LOVE it. THough each has its own perks. Beach club you can ride the friendship boats to EPCOT and Studios. WL you can take boat to MK or TTC then monorail to EPCOT. OKW I've heard is quieter. So I guess it depends on what is important to you? Convenient transportation, pools, romance?

I think it is great to upgrade to DVC. As a friend though I would like to point out that you will be moving midweek from DVC to a value resort. We did this last time (Yacht club to SPorts) and it stunk because I felt like we were being downgraded. Might I recommend doing POP first then moving to DVC so you feel like you are being upgraded? Just a thought

TIW is the tables in wonderland card. I think it is only available to AP holders and DVC owners. It has an anual fee but you get 20% off most dining. Someone may want to confirm that for me

Thanks!!

AKV looks so nice, and they have a Savannah view available at Jambo or Kidani Village. I'd love to stay at Kidani. All the artist renderings I've seen make it look really cool! I think I'm leaning towards VWL or AKV. But I really do like the idea of riding the Friendship boats over to Epcot and DHS (even if I've heard it's faster to walk). Boo, I hate making decisions.

I appreciate the heads up about feeling the downgrade. I was worried about that, too. The reason we're doing it mid-week is to save cost and not having to use more points to stay on Friday night. But, now I'm wondering if maybe we should just do the whole 6-nights at DVC. Seriously, I'm so confused and indecisive on this. ARGH!!!

Thanks for explaining the TIW card. I had never heard of it before.

 

[tinkgurl]

I think I'd prefer to stay at VWL over OKW. We used to vacation out west when I was younger and VWL reminds me of all those fun memories we had. Plus, I've always wanted to stay at WL so I figure why not now? I also love the close proximity to MK. Hmm...decisions, decisions.

I know you won't be disappointed with VWL.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I know you won't be disappointed with VWL.

I hope not! I've been wanting to stay there FOREVER!!! I just love the way it looks...and that lodge feeling is AMAZING!!! I've never actually been inside of it before. Isn't that shameful? Oh, I'm excited!!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

We chose...













Villas at Wilderness Lodge!!!!!

We'll be staying there for 5 nights! The last night we'll be downgraded to Pop, but that's okay with me. I'm currently working on a rental agreement with someone I found on another website. We are getting points for $9/each...not too bad! I'm really, REALLY excited!!!!!! It's our first time there. Woo...we get to take the cute little boat to MK!!! Ha, I'm so easily amused. Okay, I'm off to do research and find some more pictures!

 

[tinkgurl]

We chose...

Villas at Wilderness Lodge!!!!!

We'll be staying there for 5 nights! The last night we'll be downgraded to Pop, but that's okay with me. I'm currently working on a rental agreement with someone I found on another website. We are getting points for $9/each...not too bad! I'm really, REALLY excited!!!!!! It's our first time there. Woo...we get to take the cute little boat to MK!!! Ha, I'm so easily amused. Okay, I'm off to do research and find some more pictures!

YES! You are so awesome! And I'm so glad you posted this picture. Can you see the bear face? If you have any questions /secrets about WL or VWL let me know and I can try and help you.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Very awesome thread about all things about the Wilderness Lodge:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710310&highlight=Wilderness+Lodge+studio

Wilderness Lodge Map:

Studio floor plan:

Studio pictures:

*Photo courtesy of MiaSRN62

*Photo courtesy of jjbescher

*Photo courtesy of jjbescher

Misc. Pictures:

*Photo courtesy of midge3426

*Photo courtesy of jlcd

*Photo courtesy of DisneyNutz

OH. MY. GOSH. I LOVE this resort already! Although I do admit, the room furnishings have something to be desired.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

YES! You are so awesome! And I'm so glad you posted this picture. Can you see the bear face? If you have any questions /secrets about WL or VWL let me know and I can try and help you.

Thanks...I am BEYOND excited!!!! I don't see the bear face though, where is it?? I'd love to know any VWL/WL secrets. Sounds fun! I'm sure I'll have TONS of questions as it gets closer. I'm just so giddy!! I was dancing around my living room and almost kicked my poor cat. HA! She's okay, no worries. DH thinks I'm nuts. Oh well, I don't care!

 

[tinkgurl]

Well, I wish I was there jumping up and down with you! Poor kitty.

Okay, the bear face isn't EXACTLY a bear face, but you have to use your imagination. Look at the main building (with the flags on the roof)...At the top of the building, there's two triangle windows...Those are the eyes. Then inside from that...those windows are the nose and mouth. A CM told me that during Christmas or something, they put up lights that make it look like the bear is growling or something. I can't remember..it was so long ago!

 

[autumnpalm]

Aww, I am so happy you are staying at VWL! Those photos are sooo gorgeous. I haven't been to WL since 2003 (we ate at WCC, didn't stay there though) and I remember how beautiful that lobby is. How difficult is the process of renting points? I would love to hear about how the whole transaction works!