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

KAT4DISNEY · May 21, 2015

Hi! We are back home after a very nice trip! Well, except for DH breaking a toe!! It was especially nice to get a chance to visit two times with Tammy, Jimmy and Casey and to meet Wil, Liz and Julie at the SWW fireworks! Always so much fun to get together!!!

We were starting to think we weren't supposed to leave Orlando - had our flight delayed so long that we couldn't make our connection so we were rebooked the next morning and I was able to get another night at Jambo although we moved from Concierge to a Value room but still had our concierge level access so it was almost like we hadn't moved at all. Then yesterday morning our plane was a little late coming in and then a door was broken but we finally took off and had enough time to connect in Salt Lake thank goodness! As we were flying out of Orlando we flew over WDW and I managed to get my phone out and take this shot:

KAT4DISNEY · May 21, 2015

jimmytammy said:
..... but I bet KAT4DISNEY and her DH think I talk too much(sorry for the excitement folks)
......

Not at all Jimmy - that was no different than a quick goodbye to any good Norwegian from MN!!! It was fun learning about some of the things we have in common beyond a love of the lodge and would have chatted longer if it hadn't meant you all would be sleeping on the train the next morning. :goodvibes

Mentioning the lodge made me think of all the news that's coming out. I'm still in a bit of disbelief that Disney would look to change things so drastically at what is such a beautiful resort! :mad:

Corinne · May 21, 2015

Kathy, awesome photo!!!!!

Corinne · May 21, 2015

Wow Jimmy, you had some great groupie meets!!

deedisneydream97 · May 21, 2015

KAT4DISNEY said:
Hi! We are back home after a very nice trip! Well, except for DH breaking a toe!! It was especially nice to get a chance to visit two times with Tammy, Jimmy and Casey and to meet Wil, Liz and Julie at the SWW fireworks! Always so much fun to get together!!!

We were starting to think we weren't supposed to leave Orlando - had our flight delayed so long that we couldn't make our connection so we were rebooked the next morning and I was able to get another night at Jambo although we moved from Concierge to a Value room but still had our concierge level access so it was almost like we hadn't moved at all. Then yesterday morning our plane was a little late coming in and then a door was broken but we finally took off and had enough time to connect in Salt Lake thank goodness! As we were flying out of Orlando we flew over WDW and I managed to get my phone out and take this shot:

Sorry to intrude...I'm not a VWL groupie (but I do own 50 points)...but I have to ask. What is SWW fireworks? We've been DVC members since 1997 and I don't know what that is. And what an awesome photo from the air!!! I constantly look out the window during approach and takeoff and can never figure out where Disney is. Wow....Bay Lake is HUGE. And am wondering what the Speedway is going to be turned in to. It is a nice chunk of land. I can definitely see another resort there.

I don't think the "new" cabins will be quite as awful as the Poly bungalows. I'm hoping that the people that make these things happen will take into consideration the beauty and peacefulness of this area. The Poly area is busy busy and noisy noisy. Great pics Kat.

KAT4DISNEY · May 21, 2015

Corinne said:
Kathy, awesome photo!!!!!

Thanks Corinne!

deedisneydream97 said:
Sorry to intrude...I'm not a VWL groupie (but I do own 50 points)...but I have to ask. What is SWW fireworks? We've been DVC members since 1997 and I don't know what that is. And what an awesome photo from the air!!! I constantly look out the window during approach and takeoff and can never figure out where Disney is. Wow....Bay Lake is HUGE. And am wondering what the Speedway is going to be turned in to. It is a nice chunk of land. I can definitely see another resort there.

I don't think the "new" cabins will be quite as awful as the Poly bungalows. I'm hoping that the people that make these things happen will take into consideration the beauty and peacefulness of this area. The Poly area is busy busy and noisy noisy. Great pics Kat.

Thanks dee! The SWW stands for Star Wars Weekend - last year they started doing fireworks during those five weekends in May/June. It's one of the few times that DHS has fireworks although last summer they had fireworks as part of the Frozen celebration too.

Hmmmm - hadn't thought of a resort as a possibility for the speedway. I think in the news release about it Disney said it was going to include some transportation changes but that could open up other spots for a resort. A lake with cabins would be fine over there. :rolleyes1

I hope your right on the VWL cabins although I'll still be hoping that they just fall off the planning board in favor of something else. ::yes::

deedisneydream97 · May 21, 2015

KAT4DISNEY said:
Thanks dee! The SWW stands for Star Wars Weekend - last year they started doing fireworks during those five weekends in May/June. It's one of the few times that DHS has fireworks although last summer they had fireworks as part of the Frozen celebration too.

Hmmmm - hadn't thought of a resort as a possibility for the speedway. I think in the news release about it Disney said it was going to include some transportation changes but that could open up other spots for a resort. A lake with cabins would be fine over there. I hope your right on the VWL cabins although I'll still be hoping that they just fall off the planning board in favor of something else.

Oooh, thanks for that. We were there for "May the Fourth be With you"....no fireworks, just some people in costumes. Although a few years back, I think we were at BoardWalk when the Fourth and Star Wars weekend was one and the same and the noise was crazy!!!

I'm not too familiar with the Lodge area...only stayed there once. Seems like the old River Country area could use some kind of "life", don't get why they would want to disturb the waterfront at WL. Maybe they can put those cabins on Discovery Island? That was once a wonderful place....back in the late 70's and early 80's. Now it is a scary looking place where big black birds gather.

twokats · May 21, 2015

Am so jealous of all your meets Jimmy, plus all y'all getting to WDW. Even though we have 3 Disney cruises in the works, it looks like it will be Dec of 2016 before Kati and I can make it back to WDW and hopefully the lodge. So I guess I just have to live vicariously through all your pictures til then, so get the hint????......MORE PICS!!

jimmytammy · May 22, 2015

Welcome to the groupies deedisneydream97!!!!
And you are now officially a groupie, no need to own pts, just a love of the Lodge. Now watch out for a certain dog who is sleepy, he has been known to sneak in from time to time and ask for a fee to be paid as dues in his name. SneakyDog is more like it :duck:

jimmytammy · May 22, 2015

Kat, great photo, love it!! Glad yall made it home safe n sound
Corinne, we did have some great groupie meets, including meeting you folks!
twokats, that is way too long in between WDW trips, just sayin

MiaSRN62 · May 22, 2015

Hi Lawsy5~~thanks for the google earth visual & WELCOME HOME. I just am hoping the serene ambiance of the WL/VWL is not compromised.

Sorry this is late!!! Happy Anniversary to JT!!!

Pirate Granny · May 22, 2015

Cabins on the island sound wonderful...no pool, no restaurant, just a quiet retreat, kinds like what the tree houses are. Only problem would be transportation. In case of an emergency....everyone better be good swimmer, UGH, or maybe not. I wish they would put the cabins where the old water park was at the campgrounds, or between WLV and the Campgrounds. We are checking in a week from today. I will make sure to enjoy the beach area...

Dizny Dad · May 22, 2015

deedisneydream97 said:
Sorry to intrude...I'm not a VWL groupie (but I do own 50 points) . . . . . . . I don't think the "new" cabins will be quite as awful as the Poly bungalows. . . . . .

Welcome deedisneydream97! party:

All you need to be a groupie is a love for The Lodge! Great to have you on board; share your thoughts often as we chew through the thoughts of the day and the latest Lodge news. As to the Poly Bungalows being awful; DiznyDi & I spent an evening with Teapot & Mr. Teapot in a bungalow and found them to be wonderful! Maybe you are referring to the fact that they take ~140 points/night -pretty awful! :eek:

twokats said:
. . . . . . . . . Even though we have 3 Disney cruises in the works, it looks like it will be Dec of 2016 before Kati and I can make it back to WDW and hopefully the lodge. So I guess I just have to live vicariously through all your pictures til then, so get the hint????......MORE PICS!!

DiznyDi & I send out best to you and Katie! Looking forward to seeing you both in December of 2016 - we'll be there! :wave:

circhead · May 22, 2015

Hi all - haven't been on in awhile.

Just read about the cabins on the waterline at VWL - dear God I hope not, that would ruin that view.

Have booked Dec. 27th to Jan 3 - cannot wait to see home all decked out for Christmas.

IMO the most beautiful sight on property during the holidays - so excited!

I haven't been home since the refurbishment, any advice?

deedisneydream97 · May 22, 2015

Thanks for the warm welcome. I DO love the lodge and want to stay there again sometime soon. When I have enough borrowed and banked points, I am aiming for a few days at Christmas (50 points does not do much....but this resale contract came up in 2011 for $75/point and I jumped on it).

DiznyDad said: As to the Poly Bungalows being awful; DiznyDi & I spent an evening with Teapot & Mr. Teapot in a bungalow and found them to be wonderful! Maybe you are referring to the fact that they take ~140 points/night -pretty awful! :eek:

I'm sure those bungalows are wonderful on the inside. I just stayed at a poly lakeview....the bungalows really take away from the view. They are very distracting to me. Not in the way if you are on the third floor, though. I hope they put a lot of thought into what they are going to do at VWL. I'm taking my mominlaw in the fall, but we are staying off-site. I really want to take her to the lodge, as it is so spectacular. Not to mention one of the best restaurants on property is there (Artist Point).

sleepydog25 · May 23, 2015

jimmytammy said:
Welcome to the groupies deedisneydream97!!!!
And you are now officially a groupie, no need to own pts, just a love of the Lodge. Now watch out for a certain dog who is sleepy, he has been known to sneak in from time to time and ask for a fee to be paid as dues in his name. SneakyDog is more like it

I add my welcome, too, dee! I have NO clue about what JT speaks. . .but PM me for a special, one-time deal I'm, umm, we're offering for membership in the Groupies (you, too, Lawsy). :rolleyes1

As the others have stated, truly the only requirement to be a Groupie is a love of the Lodge, even if that love is mostly from afar. We do keep a Trip listing on page 1 if you're interested (Cruise one, too); just PM me if you wish to be added. Let JT know about birthdays or anniversaries, once again if you're interested. And, :welcome:

I have stated my case re: the new VWL/WL construction plans, so I won't beat the proverbial dead horse. Just one icon: :scared1:

Corinne · May 23, 2015

Happy Birthday Maria!!!!!!
Hope your day is fabulous!!

jimmytammy · May 23, 2015

Happy Birthday MiaSRN62!!!! :cake:

twinklebug · May 23, 2015

Happy Birthday MiaSRN62! :cake:

DiznyDi · May 23, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIA!!

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