VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge!!

[bagsmom]

Nicole -- so sorry to hear about this. Prayers to your co-worker's family.

 

[Nicoal13]

Thank you all for your prayers. I knew I could count on my Groupie family.

Work is going to be different for quite a while. We're struggling to get to a new normal there. Its very quiet and I expect Jim to come around the corner at any moment. His office is right next to mine and its dark and we keep all the doors closed now.

I'm so looking forward to our trip in 3 weeks. It will bring much needed happiness! DS who is 7 is so excited, he says he is going to ride Space Mountain this time. We'll see. He braved ToT last time and hated it. So I'm leary of Space Mountain, especially since I can't sit right next to him. I would hate for him to be scared and I can't do anything about it. Heck I was scared the first time I rode it and I was 17!

 

[bagsmom]

Nicole - sorry I put the wrong name to my sympathies before. Sometimes I get on here to read when I don't have enough time, then I goof!

I was terrified on Space Mountain when I was 15. My, oldest who will be 13 on our vacation, wants to try it too -- I'm not thrilled about it, really. Either DH or I will go with him, for moral support -- which ever one of us goes with him, I imagine we will be feeling pretty yucky after! Just can't do that stuff like we used to! We went to a kid's version of a theme park for a b-day party -- after a few rides, we were literally lying down on adjacent park benches with our children watching over their poor, sick parents! WDW could be pretty funny this summer! (Dramamine!)

You are in WI, right? I have family there! I love the change of seasons that you guys have. We have seasons, too, but almost never any snow.

Maybe part of the reason I love WL so much is that feeling of being in the northlands!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome to all the newbies (luvindisneyworld & halld6479 & renchick) !

Nicoal....so very sorry about your coworker. My prayers of support go out to you all.

Thanks Muushka....worked all day on that cake to make it just right for blossomz !!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies halld6479 and renchick!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Nicole
Prayers to you and your work family on your loss

 

[MiaSRN62]

I’m hoping someone will help me with a building/room request.

My family’s first stay at OKW. We will be in a 1BR for two days (we’re becoming epic split-stayers in an effort to stay at each DVC property), one of which is July 4th. July 4th I’m planning on us staying at the resort, perhaps going to DTD/DisneyQuest in the early part of the day – it would be nice to take the boat to do so (and I am assuming doable as it would be early in the day). We have a dinner ADR at Olivia’s on the 4th. We’ll have the kitchen stocked, so no need to visit Conch Flats or Good’s.

We will have our car, so proximity to a bus stop is not an issue. I think my boys will enjoy spending much time at the main pool, and we will walk if necessary (or drive, if possible).

I want a first floor room, to avoid climbing stairs, but am wondering if these rooms have the full size tables on their patios pictured in higher-level rooms.
Looking at the views, none appeals more than another.

Given my set of circumstances, are there any building requests I should make? Or just “ground floor” and “not “HH area”?

Hi renchick !
OKW was my "home" for many years before we sold and purchased BLT and AKV. But we loved our stays there. Yes....you will have the large table on the ground floor. I usually try and keep my requests down to one or two at most. If you don't mind some walks, there are very lovely water views from bldgs 45 & 46 (my 2 fav at OKW). You will have about a 8-10 min walk as I recall (yes we timed it once from bldg 45 !). Bldg 55 also has awesome water views but that is more like a 12-14 min walk. If you want close to HH, bldg 62 is awesome and has an ELEVATOR so you wouldn't have to request "ground floor". Bldgs 63 and 64 also are near HH with elevators, but 62 imho has nicest view---you can even catch a glimpse of Illuminations from the balcony ! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.

 

[jimmytammy]

halld6479
VWL has a lot to offer. Bear in mind, it is the smallest DVC resort on property, but it is huge in ambiance. Soak it all in! Enjoy the peacefulness, listen to the faint music, watch the lanterns flicker while hearing the crickets chirp. Wildlife can be spotted early AM in the trees. Take the Lodge tour, check all the nooks and crannies of the Lodge as t can afford some good views, including going up floors. At night, catch the boat to FW and check out the Bear in the building. Lights tend to show the eyes, mouth and noes, while the wings of the Lodge reveal the arms(takes a bit of imagination, but he is there)Check out the geyser every hour/half hour. There is so much more and you will discover the things that make WL/VWL so special and set it apart from other resorts. Have fun discovering!

renchick
We prefer Turtle Pond area. It is quiet, has its own pool, really feel a bit removed from the bustle of the HH area, though its not bad. Also, bldgs 30 and up have the 1 bedrooms with 2 doors to the bath area, which affords some privacy for all parties. Not sure about the table on porch area as we have never stayed on 1st floor, but I would guess to say no difference, as layout is the same. I know all floors have railings, including 1st, so size of porch is the same. OKW is a great resort, 2nd in our hearts to VWL

 

[wfc4life]

Welcome to the friendliest place on the DIS (granted, it's self-proclaimed, but we know whereof we speak)!

Thanks sleepydog25!

 

[wfc4life]

Welcome to the groupies wfc4life!!!!

For those of yall that know me, William and me have been best buds since early high school days, still try to live out those days from time to time by going to concerts, meeting up for dinners with our families, laughing a lot, and planning out our WDW trips together. Its been a fun ride, and I look forward to the years to come!

Thanks Jimmy, your words say it all. Here's to many more years of good times and memories.

 

[wfc4life]

Hey, I know you! Welcome to our thread!

Welcome to you too! Sorry, my thinking cap has gone to bed for tonight, hopefully mind will be working in the AM.
Just wanted to say Hi

Happy Birthday Bloss!! Hope it is a great day for you.

Where is lunch????

Hi Muushka! It was great meeting you at the BLT meet up. Thanks for the kind welcome.

 

[wfc4life]

Hi Will So nice to see you here on our little corner of the Dis! Welcome!

The Lodge calls to all of us, too! WELCOME back!

Hi DiznyDi! Thanks for the warm welcome.

 

[Linda67]

Ooh, just checked out the new DVC Members website, looks like it's all integrated into the My Disney Experience Website

Haven't had much of a play around yet but I am off to spend my lunch break doing just that

 

[Muushka]

Hi Muushka! It was great meeting you at the BLT meet up. Thanks for the kind welcome.

I hope that our paths cross again at the World. You fit like a glove!

Thank you all for your prayers. I knew I could count on my Groupie family.

Work is going to be different for quite a while. We're struggling to get to a new normal there. Its very quiet and I expect Jim to come around the corner at any moment. His office is right next to mine and its dark and we keep all the doors closed now.

I'm so looking forward to our trip in 3 weeks. It will bring much needed happiness! DS who is 7 is so excited, he says he is going to ride Space Mountain this time. We'll see. He braved ToT last time and hated it. So I'm leary of Space Mountain, especially since I can't sit right next to him. I would hate for him to be scared and I can't do anything about it. Heck I was scared the first time I rode it and I was 17!

Hi Nicole. PM on it's way

Soon you will be in your happy place, fingers crossed that the little guy will enjoy the thrill of the coaster.

 

[twokats]

to all the new groupies.

I woke up to about 3 1/2 inches of snow this morning. I knew we could get a dusting, but not this. We had over 4 the day after Christmas. This is the first time in I can't remember when that we have had snow (and certainly this much) twice in a winter season, much less 3 weeks apart. It has started to melt and we are supposed to get to 40 this afternoon. I was supposed to go to a meeting this evening, wonder if I will make it?

 

[Kathymford]

I have to admit, I have found another reason to frequent this board. Hearing about all of you waving real winters (snow, etc) makes me stop complaining that it's been in the 40s every morning and it's "killing me."

Born and raised California girl problems.

 

[bagsmom]

Kathy -- my neighbor is a California girl. I'm from the cold midwest and we are here where it is pretty warm, but it gets quite cold from time to time. My neighbor will call me, freaking out, saying: "Oh my gosh!!!!! Is it supposed to be this cold at this time of the year???" Every year at the same time, she calls me! So funny!

 

[Kathymford]

Kathy -- my neighbor is a California girl. I'm from the cold midwest and we are here where it is pretty warm, but it gets quite cold from time to time. My neighbor will call me, freaking out, saying: "Oh my gosh!!!!! Is it supposed to be this cold at this time of the year???" Every year at the same time, she calls me! So funny!

HAHAHA. I am freaking out because when I got up this morning it was 33. 33!! I didn't sign up for this. Are you kidding me? hahaha. I swear it's getting colder every year. Or I'm just getting older and can't (read won't) handle it anymore. We went to DL last night and I was trying to be a trooper, but man it was cold. But I still had a Dole Whip. hahaha There was only oner person in line. lol I had too.

 

[Linda67]

It's pretty cold in little old England to!

We had a bit of snow in London yesterday but it didn't really settle

It's well below freezing tonight, just got back from walking the dog and now I am hibernating

 

[tea pot]

Happy Birthday Blossomz!!


Counting down here. About 19 days until OKW. Hoping the nice weather lasts. I would love 80 degrees since it is currently about 11 degrees in WI with a windchill dropping it lower than that. Everything is covered in ice from some nice freezing rain we had on Saturday night as well.

Have had a rough start to the new year. A co-worker committed suicide. I work in a small business run by a 2nd cousin of mine. Only 4 employees, the owner and the owner's Dad. The owner's Dad is the one who passed. So we have had a rough couple of weeks. Please keep us all in your prayers.

I've haven't been very active on the boards lately. Trying to avoid all the FP+ drama. LOL

Hope you are all doing well!

Nicoal
So sorry to hear about your very difficult loss you and your co-workers are in my Prayers