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

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Jimmy...love the idea of Dole Whips at a summer party!

To all Groupies, enjoy this day of celebration and remembrance of what our brave forefathers did in not only committing treason by declaring independence, but then setting up a government for the people, and by the people.

:)
 
Thanks Granny for the reminder, a lot of sacrifice was made by those folks to give us this great land we call home. With all the arguing these days about who is right, who is wrong...we still live in a nation who gives us that right to argue these matters. I am glad we are a mixed pot of a lot of backgrounds, its what makes us who we are, and makes me proud to be an American.
 
Welcome to our new Groupies! We love having folks join us! Also, a belated happy birthday to wfc4life! Sorry so late but traveling to the Lodge is a good excuse, right?. ;) Yes, we got in yesterday and have had a great time. The Lodge is still lovely, thankfully. Here are some quick notes with more to come when we return from our cruise:
1) AP is back! Great meal tonight!
2) Storage in studio is fine as there is a 4-drawer bureau and a large closet unlike VGF or Poly that has almost no storage.
3) Found a nice spot for fireworks--opening in trees about 1/3 mile down nature trail. Great views of CR & BLT with fireworks above them. Shared spot with a few CMs!
4) Trees all there still. If there has been clearing it's minimal so far.
5) CM told us big meeting next week where they are to find out more re: new build/refurb. No work going on where Greg saw workers, just blackout curtains.
6) Different & high-ranking CM said no plans to move AP but there will likely be an expansion of sorts at Trail's End with an outdoor seating area.
7) And to our new Groupies, toss me a PM if you'd like me to add your trips to Page 1 (jimmytammy handles birthdays and anniversaries); however, I won't update anything until I get back. Did I mention we were going on a Dream cruise?pirate:
 
Thanks for all the info Sleepy!!! Hope you have a great time, and also hope you can post pics if time allows!

Happy Fourth to you all!
 


Happy Anniversary sleepydog25 and luvvwl!!!!

Enjoy the cruise!!
 


Happy Anniversary sleepydog25 and luvvwl !!!

Thanks for the info on WL and have a great cruise!


Happy Birthday Oshawa !!!
 
Wishing sleepy and luv a memorable anniversary!
Thanks for your WL insights!

Happy Birthday Oshawa!
 
Oshawa I too wish you a happy B-Day. And many more!!!

Sleepy & Luv hope your's is a very happy anniversary. Marriage is a blessed thing.

I have not been by much in recent days, I noticed that the VWL Groupie group is growing. I am sure all the new folks will enjoy the friendly people that hang out here.

Here is a photo that Viki took, probably while I was golfing or something else less worthwhile. I hope you like it. It is wilderness right outside our first floor sliding door, lake side.

It is summertime in Illinois now. Pushing 90F. The forty days and forty nights of rain seems to be over. The mosquitoes are brutal. Next season is 102 degrees, and 90% humidity. It makes Orlando in July seem inviting. People often ask "why do you go to WDW every summer". The obvious response is to escape the heat and humidity, of course. Hope all have productive week, unless one is on a Disney cruise. Then I hope you have lots of fun, Sleepy n Luv.


 
Thanks for all the anniversary wishes! Just finished life boat drill (indoors for us) and we have Remy tonight. So far, we are the only scheduled guests! Yay us!! Feel the engine screws churning: time to go!
 
sleepydog25 said:
Thanks for all the anniversary wishes! Just finished life boat drill (indoors for us) and we have Remy tonight. So far, we are the only scheduled guests! Yay us!! Feel the engine screws churning: time to go!
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We are going to turn on the live feed and wave from NC Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!
 
DiznyDi said:
I'm seeing some new Groupies: pmaurer, sawkam, Tony and Pooh. :welcome: My apologies if I've overlooked someone.

DDad and I stay every December at WL. We have never had difficulty booking a 1-bdrm at 11 mo. At 7 months, it can be difficult .

A 2-bdrm lockoff is a 1-bedroom with a locking door between it and the studio. The studio portion has a queen bed and a sleeper sofa along with a kitchenette. We have used this when one party is leaving before the other. Hopefully the party staying later in the studio (or 1-bdrm) doesn't have to change rooms.

A dedicated 2-bdrm is a 1-bdrm with a combined studio. The studio portion has 2 queen beds and no kitchenette.

sawkam How many people do you expect to have in your 2-bdrm? We don't like using the pullout beds. I book a 2-bdrm for 4 adults and generally will take whatever is available.

Wishing all Groupies a Happy July 4! Finally Ohio is seeing some sun. Our plans include a weiner roast with friends and watching aerial fireworks.
Whatever your day holds, enjoy!
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We will have 5 adults and 2 kids. My wife and I are taking my parents and her father. I'm thinking that it's better to sleep in real beds if possible, but we've never been on the villa soda beds so I'm noit sure.

Thanks!
 
sawkam said:
We will have 5 adults and 2 kids. My wife and I are taking my parents and her father. I'm thinking that it's better to sleep in real beds if possible, but we've never been on the villa soda beds so I'm noit sure.

Thanks!
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That's kind of an awkward arrangement no matter what. I would definitely try to book a 2BR dedicated (to get the "real bed") but you will still have three adults sharing two beds in the second bedroom. Since you have a married couple and their in-law it could be a little strange. Maybe the two kids could share the second bed and the single adult take the sleeper sofa in the living room? At least then he has his own space a little bit.

I'm sure it will work out for you but 3 adults in the second bedroom is a bit awkward for my taste. Just my two cents.
 
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Does anyone here have any information on when the candlelight processional dinner package become available? Now that Independence Day is past I am focused squarely on Christmas vacation! Well not really but we enjoyed it so much last year that we may want to make that a must do event if we are going to be spending the holiday week in WDW. I had never been to the show, nor even heard much about it until last year. It blessed me to hear them read the Christmas story from scriptures and the music and choir was just assume. I want to go before Christmas day (23 or 24) and the window close quickly I am sure. Anyway I have been checking and it says no tables available. We called WDW dining and they don't know or won't say when they will open up. Viki said we made ressies in early July last year. I seem to think it was earlier then that. What do you folks know about that?
 
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