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

sleepydog25 · May 30, 2015

abbysmama said:
Waiting to close on 235 points at VWL. Can't wait to start using. It's also our grandson's favorite resort so he is excited too.

Yay! Another Lodge lover! Welcome to the Groupies, and we hope you'll join in with our merry band any time you can. For you, zeferjen, and Lakegirl, if there are travel dates or cruises you'd like to add to our Page 1 listings, please let me know--you can pm me if you prefer. For anniversaries or birthdays, the same comment applies except let jimmytammy know. Otherwise, your new memberships cost only a mere $50, payable to moi. Cash is fine. pirate:

Seriously, since all that we require is a love of the Lodge, pull up a rocker and grab your favorite libation (spittoon optional), and sit a spell. :thumbsup2

ottawagreg · May 30, 2015

Based on the expert advice and Disney experience possessed by DisneyDad and Jimmy, I booked Train Tours for our family. We have to be in front of the kingdom by seven o'clock. That will be a heavy lift for my DW & DD. I wonder if they serve coffee and bagels? I bet there be some nap time that day. I'm looking forward to it, though my daughter maybe not as much. We are trying to do new stuff to keep the trips fun and interesting. Thanks for the suggestion on the tours.

Is there good photo opportunity or is it top secret one we go "backstage"? Only seven days to WDW!

abbysmama · May 30, 2015

sleepydog25 said:
Yay! Another Lodge lover! Welcome to the Groupies, and we hope you'll join in with our merry band any time you can. For you, zeferjen, and Lakegirl, if there are travel dates or cruises you'd like to add to our Page 1 listings, please let me know--you can pm me if you prefer. For anniversaries or birthdays, the same comment applies except let jimmytammy know. Otherwise, your new memberships cost only a mere $50, payable to moi. Cash is fine. Seriously, since all that we require is a love of the Lodge, pull up a rocker and grab your favorite libation (spittoon optional), and sit a spell.

Thanks for the welcome and.............the cash is in the mail. :daisy:

wildernessDad · May 31, 2015

i have an admission to make. I hate getting old. I hate it, because it means that someday, I won't be with my family and I won't have my DVC vacations. I love looking forward to my next vacation and love planning them well in advance.

wildernessDad · May 31, 2015

ottawagreg said:
Based on the expert advice and Disney experience possessed by DisneyDad and Jimmy, I booked Train Tours for our family. We have to be in front of the kingdom by seven o'clock. That will be a heavy lift for my DW & DD. I wonder if they serve coffee and bagels? I bet there be some nap time that day. I'm looking forward to it, though my daughter maybe not as much. We are trying to do new stuff to keep the trips fun and interesting. Thanks for the suggestion on the tours.

Is there good photo opportunity or is it top secret one we go "backstage"? Only seven days to WDW!

I caught the bug too. I am going to book the Train Tour with my son. How far in advance can it be booked?

KAT4DISNEY · May 31, 2015

Just another fun thing - I though I'd share a picture (or 2 or 3) of the bird(s) I've been stalking this past week. Or perhaps he/they have been stalking me! He's out in the daylight and likes the ground as much as a high tree. And the reason I say they is because there's a second one - a sibling is my guess although perhaps a mating pair - I really don't know much about owls though.

horselover · May 31, 2015

KAT4DISNEY said:
Just another fun thing - I though I'd share a picture (or 2 or 3) of the bird(s) I've been stalking this past week. Or perhaps he/they have been stalking me! He's out in the daylight and likes the ground as much as a high tree. And the reason I say they is because there's a second one - a sibling is my guess although perhaps a mating pair - I really don't know much about owls though.

Beautiful! You always take such amazing photos Kathy. Thanks for sharing.

Corinne · May 31, 2015

Wow Kathy! I echo Julie's comment, you really do take the best photos. We have had an owl in either our yard or a neighbors yard for the past few months. We have not yet seen it, but would love to.

Granny · May 31, 2015

Kathy...thanks for taking the time to share your photos. Yes they are spectacular and it doesn't look like they mind your stalking them at all!

DiznyDi · May 31, 2015

ottawagreg said:
Based on the expert advice and Disney experience possessed by DisneyDad and Jimmy, I booked Train Tours for our family. We have to be in front of the kingdom by seven o'clock. That will be a heavy lift for my DW & DD. I wonder if they serve coffee and bagels? I bet there be some nap time that day. I'm looking forward to it, though my daughter maybe not as much. We are trying to do new stuff to keep the trips fun and interesting. Thanks for the suggestion on the tours.

Is there good photo opportunity or is it top secret one we go "backstage"? Only seven days to WDW!

Greg, you will fully enjoy the train tour! We went several years ago for DDad's 55th birthday. At that time, they did not provide anything to eat. They did provide bottled water about midway through the tour. You will have wonderful photo ops! The train centered in front of the train station at MK, behind the scenes at the roundhouse and individually in the engineers seat, among others. Our tour went until about 11:30 AM. We were tired and hungry! Take some granola bars or fun fruits with you. Extra water if its exceptionally hot. We received a special pin at the end of the tour. If you're a collector, don't leave until you receive it. I hope you and your family enjoy the tour!

wildernessDad, I'm not certain how far out you can book the tour. I'm guessing 180 days out. We did receive a % off the advertised rate. IIRC it was for our Disney Visa. Don't forget to ask. DVC may also offer a discount.

WELCOME to our new Groupies! Always a pleasure to welcome new folks to our little corner of the net!

DiznyDi · May 31, 2015

Thanks Kathy for your beautiful photos! I can hear an owl off in the distance in the evening. But have never been able to actually see it.

When I was much younger, my dear mother (now 84 yrs) had us walk to the center of town where a snow owl had come to rest on a church steeple. She had said it was so unusual we all just had to see it! She was right, I remember it to this day. Thanks again!

blossomz · May 31, 2015

Hi everyone... I've been missing in action for awhile.. started spending more time over at Facebook...and then realized...I hadn't checked in over here in forever! Anyone here coming along on the August Member cruise?

jimmytammy · May 31, 2015

Greg, If you can, drive to Contemporary before train tour as this will be how you get to MK that early in AM, then walk(maybe 5-7 mins briskly)to front of MK.

WD, I believe 180 days out, though we booked with maybe 30, no problem.

jimmytammy · May 31, 2015

wildernessDad said:
i have an admission to make. I hate getting old. I hate it, because it means that someday, I won't be with my family and I won't have my DVC vacations. I love looking forward to my next vacation and love planning them well in advance.

WD, I think a lot of us can relate. One day, I warned my kids to get in good shape as they will be pushing me through the parks

Corinne · May 31, 2015

blossomz said:
Hi everyone... I've been missing in action for awhile.. started spending more time over at Facebook...and then realized...I hadn't checked in over here in forever! Anyone here coming along on the August Member cruise?

Hi Blossom! I was thinking about how I hadn't "seen" you in a while, hope all is well!

jimmytammy · Jun 1, 2015

Blossom, Glad to see you here! I find myself on FB more these days, but I always make it a point to get here just before work, helps jump start my day

Kat, love the pics!

jimmytammy · Jun 1, 2015

Happy Anniversary Bobbiwoz!!!!

jimmytammy · Jun 1, 2015

Got a technical DVC ? We have booked a 2 bed at VWL for Feb. and now DD and her DH are hoping to go in May for SW weekends. He has never been so we are thinking using those pts in place for the Feb trip for the May trip. So here is my ?, since those pts are in system we have to use them before our use year(Aug)is up, that is correct, right? I think I am over thinking this whole thing.

lawsy5 · Jun 1, 2015

Morning groupies! Hope everyone is well, lovely photos Kat! I bet your vacation photos are incredible if that's anything to go by!

I woke up this morning to our cat head butting my leg... I'd stupidly left the door to the bathroom shut where her litter box is. Naturally she left a wonderful smell for me as I brushed my teeth! (Sorry for the graphic detail I'm getting to the point!) so I reached for the air freshener and it got me thinking... Has anyone ever found an air freshener or candle that smells like the VWL lobby? I'd imagine I would react much better to covering bad smells of it meant I could day dream my way back to the lodge at the same time!

jimmytammy · Jun 1, 2015

lawsy, At times, Yankee Candle will re issue Autumn Lodge, typically now in the fall. This has always been our go to for a smell closely related to VWL lobby.

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

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