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

[Granny]

Super welcome, is there a design of the cabins? I missed that.

No design of the floor plans, layouts or decor yet. I was just talking about the exterior design at this point. Those picture really are very nice!

I can't imagine Disney would any longer choose to create rooms that are too overtly themed outside of a few, select rooms at some value or moderate resorts.

I think when they are selling new DVC they tend to do a really nice job on the theming (thinking of AKV, VGF and PBV). It's when they do the refurb that it seems like they dumb things down a lot!

Then again, I can be a cynic.

Been there, done that.

 

[sleepydog25]

I think when they are selling new DVC they tend to do a really nice job on the theming (thinking of AKV, VGF and PBV). It's when they do the refurb that it seems like they dumb things down a lot!

Good point, Granny, and I fully agree. . .though I might reserve a teeny bit of judgment until I see how this whole new Copper Boulder Cabin Ridge Villas thing turns out. . .

 

[Granny]

Hello Groupies

Well, we're back and survived. You know what was so weird to us? How much we enjoyed NOT going into the parks!

I'm so glad that you had a wonderful trip. And that your three young ones were so appreciative and well mannered. DW and I have talked about non-park trips down the road if the AP costs continue to soar. And it sounds like your request for villas near each other worked out very well...glad that the room assigner threw you a little Moose Dust!

Granny, all that talk about the mixer? I brought it and left the beaters at home! So I bought mashed potatoes already mashed.

Too funny! But glad that you just rolled with it and worked with what you had.

No Groupie meet yet, right? I hope it is a grand meet! Say, next year we'll be in FL on or around 12/8/17, just in case one is brewing.

The Big Honkin' Groupie Meet is on the 10 day countdown at this point! And I think you have a very good chance of getting in on a meet next December...we'll probably be gone just before you get there since we have to end our trip before our new AP's expire on 12/7/2017.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

The Big Honkin' Groupie Meet is on the 10 day countdown at this point! And I think you have a very good chance of getting in on a meet next December...we'll probably be gone just before you get there since we have to end our trip before our new AP's expire on 12/7/2017.

Don't forget the 13 month AP promotion going on Granny! You'll get 13 months on either a new or renewed AP! The mouse would like you back even more often.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey Muush! Nice to have your report and especially nice that you had such a great time. Sorry you forgot the 'beaters'. In all our years, we have never cooked in our villa. I may pop some popcorn in the micro or I may warm some leftovers but cooking, nah, not me. Thats why I'm on vacation I'm saving your anticipated Dec 2017 date - would sure love to meet up with you and Mr Muush again. Is the 8th the beginning of your trip? Enjoy the very fast approaching holiday.

 

[twokats]

Hey, Groupies, there was a little bit of excitement here at the villas while Kati and I were at the parks. Seems that one of the machines in the fitness room decided to have a little electrical fire!!! All was well when I got back, didn't even have much smell left. The lady told me if I had planned a little workout in the morning, I could go ahead and sleep in. I told her no problem on my account!

Now back to our regularly scheduled programs.....

 

[Muushka]

I'm so glad that you had a wonderful trip. And that your three young ones were so appreciative and well mannered. DW and I have talked about non-park trips down the road if the AP costs continue to soar. And it sounds like your request for villas near each other worked out very well...glad that the room assigner threw you a little Moose Dust!





Too funny! But glad that you just rolled with it and worked with what you had.


The Big Honkin' Groupie Meet is on the 10 day countdown at this point! And I think you have a very good chance of getting in on a meet next December...we'll probably be gone just before you get there since we have to end our trip before our new AP's expire on 12/7/2017.

Yes Granny, free yourself from the parks!!!! So uplifting!!!

But........if you and Mrs. Granny are not going to be there, well, it would not make sense in Muushka's world!
Just think, staying a couple of extra days, sans passes, the beginning of a beautiful thing!

Speaking of the room assigner...well...let's just say the room assigner (prior to check-in) did not read the request for first floor or elevator and closeness to 2nd villa. But the CM who checked us in sure did work hard for us!

Hey Muush! Nice to have your report and especially nice that you had such a great time. Sorry you forgot the 'beaters'. In all our years, we have never cooked in our villa. I may pop some popcorn in the micro or I may warm some leftovers but cooking, nah, not me. Thats why I'm on vacation I'm saving your anticipated Dec 2017 date - would sure love to meet up with you and Mr Muush again. Is the 8th the beginning of your trip? Enjoy the very fast approaching holiday.

Never cooked???? You know I only ate 1 meal at WDW (fish and chips outside of Rose and Crown) and Mr Muush did not spend 1 cent on Disney property. I guess we just got a little fed up with prices and lame food. But that being said, if we ever did a Groupie Meet and wanted a breakfast at WC or Cape May, well, we would be all over that!

Our visit to WDW would be strictly for a Groupie Meet (yes, you all mean that much to us). We are doing a 12 night cruise on our favorite Celebrity ship and our short Disney trip would be at the end of the cruise for just 2 or 3 days, probably not on site (!!!! can you imagine that?? We used all of our 2016 and most of our 2017 points for Thanksgiving).

I'll stay tuned to what you Groupies are up to in Dec 2017.

Good catching up with you all!

JT, where are you????

 

[Corinne]

Count me in!


I tend to not eat much QS but I'm in agreement with others. MK I like Columbia Harbor House & Pinocchio's. I tend to stick with chicken nuggets or flatbreads though which are pretty much the same wherever you go. Epcot I like Sunshine Seasons & Les Halles. Never get QS at DHS. In & out in the morning or I'm headed to 50s for dinner. AK haven't eaten there in years.

I love Tutto Gusto! I think you already know we share the same taste in wine. But I do like to eat there too. I like their meatball sliders. Took DS16 there once & they made him a really nice GF pasta dish. He loved it. Their antipasti always looks good too. They do take TIW & also offer a DVC discount. It's a great spot to just hang out & relax for a bit. I love the little alcoves with the couches. It's just a great place.

Like Julie, we do not eat many QS meals. We also like Columbia Harbor House, and love Tuto Gusto! The meatball slider are my go to item! Great minds Julie! Glad you're going back to your "other" happy place next year!!

 

[Corinne]

SIX DAYS!!!!!!! I'm not prepared but I'm so excited!!!!!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hey all! Got a question totally unrelated to WL/VWL(no great surprise, right)
What are your favorite(s) QS in parks and what food(s) draws you in?
Our DSIL is a guy who needs 3 meals a day, so even though we have ADRs at some TS places, he needs to eat more than we tend too at WDW.

For Epcot, I like Sunshine Seasons and Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Magic Kingdom - it has to be Columbia Harbour House, but we also love Be Our Guest for lunch
DHS - Nothing jumps out at me.
Animal Kingdom - Flame Tree BBQ comes to mind.

 

[wildernessDad]

I think it's odd that they have either planted or retained trees blocking the view from the cabins. I imagine that's to block the view of the construction and they'll be removed later.

 

[wildernessDad]

As an incentive, I told my wife that the more we can get packed today, the more holiday movies we can watch this evening.

We have a very early flight out this coming Friday from BWI; it departs at 6:05 AM. BWI recommends arriving 2 hours early. That's (breaks out the calculator) 4:05 AM. It takes around 15 minutes to travel to the airport from our house and we have to load everybody and luggage into a taxi, so the taxi has to arrive at 3:30 AM. We need to wake up and take a quick shower, so that's around 2:15 AM for me and 2:45 AM for the little lady. I think I'll be zonked out on that Magical Express Bus.

 

[Granny]

Don't forget the 13 month AP promotion going on Granny! You'll get 13 months on either a new or renewed AP! The mouse would like you back even more often.

Kathy...thanks for the reminder. Unfortunately I bought my AP several months ago and before the promotion. So only 12 months for me unless the CM that turns the voucher into a pass throws a little pixie dust my way.

Yes Granny, free yourself from the parks!!!! So uplifting!!!

But........if you and Mrs. Granny are not going to be there, well, it would not make sense in Muushka's world!
Just think, staying a couple of extra days, sans passes, the beginning of a beautiful thing!

Muush...funny, but I suggested that same thing (no parks for a few days) to Mrs. Granny and she didn't have an issue with it. We'll just have to see how the dates work out for us but we'll keep December 8 in mind!

 

[Granny]

As an incentive, I told my wife that the more we can get packed today, the more holiday movies we can watch this evening.

We have a very early flight out this coming Friday from BWI; it departs at 6:05 AM. BWI recommends arriving 2 hours early. That's (breaks out the calculator) 4:05 AM. It takes around 15 minutes to travel to the airport from our house and we have to load everybody and luggage into a taxi, so the taxi has to arrive at 3:30 AM. We need to wake up and take a quick shower, so that's around 2:15 AM for me and 2:45 AM for the little lady. I think I'll be zonked out on that Magical Express Bus.

WDad...holy smokes! My DW was complaining about our 8:55 a.m. departure, so I'll show her your story. Honestly I don't know if I'd even go to bed for a 2:15 a.m. wake-up. Good luck!

 

[DiznyDi]

As an incentive, I told my wife that the more we can get packed today, the more holiday movies we can watch this evening.

We have a very early flight out this coming Friday from BWI; it departs at 6:05 AM. BWI recommends arriving 2 hours early. That's (breaks out the calculator) 4:05 AM. It takes around 15 minutes to travel to the airport from our house and we have to load everybody and luggage into a taxi, so the taxi has to arrive at 3:30 AM. We need to wake up and take a quick shower, so that's around 2:15 AM for me and 2:45 AM for the little lady. I think I'll be zonked out on that Magical Express Bus.

DDad and I are right there with you. Times are nearly identical but we drive 35 minutes to the airport. Makes about a 45 minute drive because we head into town, stop at Dunkin for a latte and are on our way. Let the vacation begin!

 

[sleepydog25]

I read all the Groupies' posts with envy--those who have just been, are there now, and who soon will be. No such luck here. My last visit was February and my next isn't until May. On the other hand, Luv went last month, is going in February, and of course will be by my side in May. What's wrong with that picture? At any rate, those of us not going to the BHGM will undoubtedly be hanging on every report and every picture coming out of not only the meet but everyone's particular visits, as well. Have a great time all of you!!

 

[wildernessDad]

We're going to bed around 8 pm. 6 hours sleep would help a great deal.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

As an incentive, I told my wife that the more we can get packed today, the more holiday movies we can watch this evening.

We have a very early flight out this coming Friday from BWI; it departs at 6:05 AM. BWI recommends arriving 2 hours early. That's (breaks out the calculator) 4:05 AM. It takes around 15 minutes to travel to the airport from our house and we have to load everybody and luggage into a taxi, so the taxi has to arrive at 3:30 AM. We need to wake up and take a quick shower, so that's around 2:15 AM for me and 2:45 AM for the little lady. I think I'll be zonked out on that Magical Express Bus.

For us, because Reno only needs 1 hour although I'm sure they recommend 2, we don't usually have to get up until 3:30 or 4am.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kathy...thanks for the reminder. Unfortunately I bought my AP several months ago and before the promotion. So only 12 months for me unless the CM that turns the voucher into a pass throws a little pixie dust my way.
!

You're in for a pleasant surprise Granny. Or can it be a surprise if you know it's going to happen?

13 months is what they are activating now.

 

[Granny]

You're in for a pleasant surprise Granny. Or can it be a surprise if you know it's going to happen?

13 months is what they are activating now.

That would be sweet! Hopefully the CM who activates it is aware of this! Thanks, Kathy.