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

[KAT4DISNEY]

9 more sleeps here!!! Well, probably 8 1/2 in order to make my 6am flight.

I'm still trying to decide if I'll make a trip over to see the construction at WL/VWL.

And I also agree with Sleepy that it would be good for them to put in a picnic area and grills. Not just this poor sad little thing that existed for the past few years. I think it was during our stay in May 2014 that DH and I checked on that grill a few days apart and it had the same charcoal remains in it every time that nobody cleaned out.

Now, the only grills that DH and I have actually used were at Aulani but it seems like a woodsy themed location needs some useable grills.

And now I'm a bit sad again because I think the trees that are in this picture are all gone.

 

[jimmytammy]

Dad
Thanks for sharing those Pearl Harbor photos. I think thats the 1st big thing we are going to do once we are settled in.

Dean
I am ready to get back to VWL, literally!! I think we all need to get a big busload up and go

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . . The Arizona Memorial and Vietnam Memorial in D.C. are two of the most emotionally powerful places I've ever visited. Spending a few minutes looking out over Arlington Cemetery also provides a great context for the blessings we enjoy every day as Americans.

Been to Arlington a number of times; yes, going may seem to be obligatory, but coming away will change you forever. I've never gone to The Wall; not sure I could easily walk away, for so many reasons . . . .

 

[Dizny Dad]

DiznyDi, DD, and DMIL are enjoying their last full day in The World. They are staying at BLT; a one bedroom has TWO bathrooms, which was a big draw for them this trip. The week has proven to be very cold, with highs only in the 50s. even the Silver-Backs thought it was a little cold . . . .

 

[eliza61]

THURSDAY MORNING TRIVIA.
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A little bit of Disney trivia in honor of Black history month.

Floyd Norman was hired today in 1956 by Walt Disney. He is the first AA animator at disney He was an "inbetweener" working on Sleepy Beauty. An "inbetweener" basically did what the name sounds like, he drew in the frames "between" two images making sure the scene flowed, it helps also to create the illusion of motion. LOL, I did not know this, thank google. He also worked on 101 Dalmatians and the sword and the stone. When Disney saw his drawings he immediately had Norman moved to the story department where he worked on The Jungle book.

And on 2/11 1963 he Beatles record the Lennon-McCartney penned song "Do You WantTo Know A Secret" for their upcoming Please Please Me record album. Mostly written by John Lennon, it is sung by George Harrison. Lennon based the song on"Wishing Well," from Walt Disney's 1937 animated feature film Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

 

[Dizny Dad]

It is also important to know that Floyd Norman was a vet that served his country during the Korean war.

 

[sleepydog25]

A few new pics of the construction effort closer to the docks have been posted. If you haven't seen them or visited the thread, here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/threads/vwl-expansion-pics.3483166/

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday @puppytrainer!!!

 

[Flossbolna]

Hello VWL Groupies! After buying a resale VWL contract in 2014, I will finally get to stay at my new home resort later this year. With all the construction going on, I am wondering what I should put down as a room request? We have a one bedroom villa booked and I usually only request to not have first floor as I am usually not that bothered with location. However, I would hate to have to see a building site for 10 nights, especially since we like to sleep in. Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday puppytrainer!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Flossbolna!!!!
I would request a bus stop view. There really isnt a category named this, but you want see the lake this way, thus, you want see construction

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday @puppytrainer !

 

[circhead]

Happy Birthday PuppyTrainer!

Dad

Dean
I am ready to get back to VWL, literally!! I think we all need to get a big busload up and go

I'll drive - I can pick up everyone from NY to Fla.
Since i just did NY to Colorado (1900 miles, no stops - 2 drivers) I'm in top form and ready to tackle it.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hey, Eliza, is that a new Avatar, or just me? I like it!

 

[jade1]

A few new pics of the construction effort closer to the docks have been posted. If you haven't seen them or visited the thread, here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/threads/vwl-expansion-pics.3483166/

Thanks sleepydog25

Have been discussing possible fireworks views from some:

 

[puppytrainer]

Thank you for the birthday wishes! Right digit is a 0 so it's a big one this year!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hello VWL Groupies! After buying a resale VWL contract in 2014, I will finally get to stay at my new home resort later this year. With all the construction going on, I am wondering what I should put down as a room request? We have a one bedroom villa booked and I usually only request to not have first floor as I am usually not that bothered with location. However, I would hate to have to see a building site for 10 nights, especially since we like to sleep in. Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

Welcome, Flossbolna!! And a hearty hello to jade1, as well!! Both of you pull up a rocker and sit a spell, and thanks for joining in. I agree with JT that if you want to avoid the sight of on-going construction, I'd ask not to have a lake view. On the other hand, I've seen several pictures from folks who have recently had a lake side room, and the views of the lake--while encompassing the cleared land--are superb. A couple have reported that seeing EWP from their balconies has been a blast. The main question is whether the noise would bother you if you sleep in. We're out of bed by 6 - 6:30 most days (habit), so it wouldn't bother us nor hopefully will it in a week or so.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PUPPY!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hello VWL Groupies! After buying a resale VWL contract in 2014, I will finally get to stay at my new home resort later this year. With all the construction going on, I am wondering what I should put down as a room request? We have a one bedroom villa booked and I usually only request to not have first floor as I am usually not that bothered with location. However, I would hate to have to see a building site for 10 nights, especially since we like to sleep in. Any suggestions would be very appreciated!

Welcome! I agree that if you don't want to see any of the construction out your window and would like to limit the noise then request bus side. Of course, if you're like me, VWL always has given me the opposite side of the building I have requested! lol I always travel with ear plugs too just in case. My worst ever was overlooking the building of Aria on the Vegas strip from my convention hotel room. The city that never sleeps also apparently does construction 24 hours!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks sleepydog25

Have been discussing possible fireworks views from some:

I didn't ask on the other thread, but these were pictures from the monorail, correct?

 

[jade1]

I didn't ask on the other thread, but these were pictures from the monorail, correct?

Yes they were.

Would love to walk down there and check the view of MK from that corner. Might be totally blocked for all I know.