VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.0) updated 21 June 2023

[Kathymford]

It seems like people who opt to stay at the lodge are the ones that are getting offers of extra FP, memory maker and I just read one that someone got parkhoppers! I would definitely take some noise to get my park tickets paid for, but I am a dreamer!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday DaveH!!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday DaveH!!

Hope it is great.

 

[ottawagreg]

It seems like people who opt to stay at the lodge are the ones that are getting offers of extra FP, memory maker and I just read one that someone got parkhoppers! I would definitely take some noise to get my park tickets paid for, but I am a dreamer!!

We made the phone call today. Direct dial is 407.827.2595. That is Disney Parks me thinks. I asked for relocation choices. We are in studio at VWL starting 12/22, nine nights. Our choices were studio at SSR or AKV. We chose to stay put at VWL. We are holding annual passes so it came down to FPs. They offered two per person per day. I said how about three. They said otay. We are going to have 3 peeps with 3 FPs for nine, times nine nights or 81 unrestricted FPs. Twenty-seven on each magic band. So we got that going for us, which is nice.

 

[wildernessDad]

I would like to know this too. I know someone from another board that received a call about her Christmas stay yesterday. We're staying 21-29. I'm getting really anxious about it now because I leave on Sun. for 12 days. If the calls aren't coming directly from DVC then I have no idea who I could even reach out to at this point. :(

The person who called us stated that they represented Wilderness Lodge, not DVC.

 

[oldkeysara]

Hi! I am looking for some advice. We will be staying at the VWL in 9 days! Luckily, we arrive on one of the Beach Bash nights. We land at 8:30pm and are renting a car. We would prefer to go to the villas before the beach bash. Do we check in at the main lodge or villas? And, would checking in and trying to get over to Typhoon Lagoon take too long? Should we just go straight to the event from the airport ? TIA!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Welcome, oldkeysara! Congrats on being there for a Beach Bash night. As I understand, they run until 12:30 a.m. If you land at 8:30, I'd guess by the time you secure your luggage, rent your car, and then hit the road, I'd guess your earliest arrival time to the Lodge would be around 9:30-9:45 and that's if you don't spend a long time waiting on luggage. Figure 30 minutes to check in, get your luggage to the room and change, then you have to drive to Typhoon Lagoon--another 15 minutes, then park, and walk into TL. I think the earliest you would make TL is between 10:30 and 10:45, likely more like 11 p.m. or later. (Others might disagree with my timing, however.) So, the choice becomes, do you want have a small carry-on in which to keep your suits and go straight to TL to enjoy roughly an hour more of the fun, or do you want to get settled and still enjoy a good hour and a half of the fun at TL? As for checking in, you do it at the main Lodge--the Villas do not have a check-in desk. Just pull up to the main entrance under the massive awning, and you can park there while you check in. Have a great trip!

 

[ottawagreg]

Hi! I am looking for some advice. We will be staying at the VWL in 9 days! Luckily, we arrive on one of the Beach Bash nights. We land at 8:30pm and are renting a car. We would prefer to go to the villas before the beach bash. Do we check in at the main lodge or villas? And, would checking in and trying to get over to Typhoon Lagoon take too long? Should we just go straight to the event from the airport ? TIA!!

I agree with Sleepy. You would be doing good to get to TL by 9:30. Ten o'clock is more likely I would say. Are you loaded up on My Dis. Experience? We were able to do the electronic check-in. Texting/email thing, they tell you which room to go to. If you magic bands have all the info loaded you simply walk to the room and touch it to the mickey head on door handle and your in. If not you would have to go to the main Lobby and check in. Which is not a bad thing, it part of the beauty of staying at the Lodge. Good luck.

 

[oldkeysara]

Thank you Sleepy and Ottawagreg for your quick reponses! We are very much looking forward to our first visit to VWL! This is a great group with a good deal of information. Thanks again!

 

[jimmytammy]

WifI very weak so just a quick hello from England!! So far we have been to Thetford Stonehenge cheddar gorge and bath to see Roman baths. Headed back for walking tour of bath today. A castle tomorrow otw to London for four days before return to Thetford. Then cliffs of dover next week. Lots of fun and enjoy g scenery and history.

 

[sleepydog25]

WifI very weak so just a quick hello from England!! So far we have been to Thetford Stonehenge cheddar gorge and bath to see Roman baths. Headed back for walking tour of bath today. A castle tomorrow otw to London for four days before return to Thetford. Then cliffs of dover next week. Lots of fun and enjoy g scenery and history.

Thanks for checking in and have fun!

 

[sleepydog25]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, rfassett and Rebecca! Yep, it's a day early, but I'm channeling my inner jimmytammy seeing as he's all the way over in the UK! Anyway, I hope you have a super day tomorrow!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

So, I left this morning with DiznyDi fast asleep after getting her home at 10:45 Pm last night. She and DD had quite an adventure, but having them home safe is the real magic. As I tip toed out of the room this morning, I'm not sure, but I may have heard a small voice whisper . . . . 92 sleeps. . . . .

Jimmy & Tammy - glad to hear of your adventures; remember, while in London, don't stand on the left on the escalator in Harrods'!

 

[DisMom829]

Is there an Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas thread? I can't seem to find one? We ended up booking there for our November trip and I need to start gathering resort information. It's hard to search on my tiny screen on my phone during conference calls.

 

[Granny]

Is there an Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas thread? I can't seem to find one? We ended up booking there for our November trip and I need to start gathering resort information. It's hard to search on my tiny screen on my phone during conference calls.

Here you go...it's not quite as active as our little thread here.

http://disboards.com/threads/the-official-akv-owners-and-lovers-thread-come-and-chat.1815576/

 

[Granny]

Lots of fun and enjoy g scenery and history.

Jimmy...thanks for checking in and letting us know that you're having a great time! I knew you'd love the history side of the trip...tons more history there than our little newborn USA has.

Just a tip...you may want to stay away from British history in the late 1700's. Seems to be a bit of a touchy subject there!

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Kathymford]

So, for anyone that was wondering, I got the call about moving for our January trip this weekend.

 

[twinklebug]

Here you go...it's not quite as active as our little thread here.

http://disboards.com/threads/the-official-akv-owners-and-lovers-thread-come-and-chat.1815576/

I look at that thread as being the library and research center, this thread is the back porch, complete with rocking chairs and a fire pit to chat around,

... and Mickey Moose

 

[DisMom829]

Here you go...it's not quite as active as our little thread here.

http://disboards.com/threads/the-official-akv-owners-and-lovers-thread-come-and-chat.1815576/

Thank you Granny! We tried to book at VWL for our trip, but ended up wait listing.

 

[cmdg]

Hi there! We are planning a trip next July and worried about all the construction. Anyone know if some of the villas facing the villa pool side will be closed? I can't imagine anyone would want to stay there will all the potential noise and dust. Thanks!