Tell me how much DS4 will love VWL.... - The DIS Discussion Forums

CapnJacksGirl · 11-17-2009, 12:59 PM

May will be our first time at VWL, and DH and I and my parents are very excited about it. I've read that WL is the overall kids' favorite resort, but why? DS4 is ticked that we're not staying at BWV again with that creepy clown slide

What are the big things that make WL kids' favorite?

SusieBea · 11-17-2009, 02:00 PM

Well, the pool area is really nice - no creepy clowns there! The boat ride access to the MK is terrific, and there are boat rentals right on the property. Plus the lobby is just so cool.

Inkmahm · 11-17-2009, 05:47 PM

My 4 year old niece fell in love with the foot bridge over the creek in the lobby. She had to walk over it back and forth several times every time we walked through the lobby to head to the boat landing.

She loved the boat to MK, too.

Tinks "SS" · 11-17-2009, 06:37 PM

The Geyser!!! The rabbits, the totem poles in the lobby. I haven't stayed there but we explored it when we went to WCC and the my boys were fasicnated by the geyser and the rabbits and it all over there!

wdwnut · 11-17-2009, 10:10 PM

They also have a list of hidden mickeys which are fun to go looking for. The snack bar used to be a favorite as well. My grandson enjoyed the slide as well.

anna08 · 11-17-2009, 10:44 PM

Our DD 4 also loved the bridge over the "creek" in the lobby! We spent more time in the VWL lobbies than we've ever spent in a lobby before

The pool, the boatride to MK and a fun meal at Whispering Canyon Cafe were all things she seemed to enjoy as well. We had a great time and look forward to our next stay there. Have fun!

dsneygirl · 11-20-2009, 04:15 PM

You can rent bikes or walk over to Ft Wilderness on the nature trail and we spotted dear. At Ft Wilderness they have a new "aquatic playground" which is AWESOME for little ones. It's like a super duper splash pad. My DS thought it was amazing.

Also the playground is right on the beach under some trees, next to lounge chairs. Perfect for both parents and kiddos.

dopeygirl76 · 11-20-2009, 05:56 PM

Our DD LOVED seeing all the animals on the pathways. We rented a surrey bike and they both liked that. I have to say mine have been excited to explore all the resorts we have tried so far!!

gracelrm · 11-20-2009, 11:11 PM

My son, when he was 2-4 yrs. old - loved the pool at the Villas. The steps were great for him to play on when he was still afraid of the water and he always loved the areas of the pool with "bubbles". DH would take my older kids to the main pool, but DS always wanted to stay at the villas pool. He was also in to trains one time we went and loved looking at the train in the lobby of the villas. We haven't stayed at our home resort in a while - I sure do miss it!

CapnJacksGirl · 11-21-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dsneygirl

At Ft Wilderness they have a new "aquatic playground" which is AWESOME for little ones. It's like a super duper splash pad. My DS thought it was amazing..

Can you play there if you aren't a DVC member or is that considered pool hopping and a no-no?

(This sure would be easier if I could convince DH to buy into DVC!)

melk · 11-21-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CapnJacksGirl

Can you play there if you aren't a DVC member or is that considered pool hopping and a no-no?

(This sure would be easier if I could convince DH to buy into DVC!)

Not too sure about that but a trip over to Fort Wilderness is a must for us every trip. We have rented bikes and gone over for the afternoon, or we make an evening trip over on the boat and stay for the campfire and movie.

My kids love VWL, and we have stayed at several DVC resorts. They love the pool, the boat to MK, and just exploring the lobby and resort. We actually prefer the pool at the villas, it's usually quieter and less crowded.
When we've been there they have had afternoon crafts at the Cub's Den, my kids always loved that when they were younger. They've also enjoyed the pool games at the main pool.

Have a wonderful trip, you'll love it!

Goofy's apprentice · 11-21-2009, 03:40 PM

Stayed at VWL last March with our two nieces (4 and 7). They absolutely loved it.

The two pools so close together was great. They loved the slide and activity at the main pool. They loved playing with their cousins at the DVC pool. Movies on the beach and playing tether ball was also a favourite. Watching the Water parade on the beach while eating ice cream. The lobby and all the various common areas at the villas. Sitting on the balcony watching the deer and bunnies outside.

They would be so tired coming home from the parks on the boat but as soon as the doors opened to the villas they had a new spring in their steps and were happy again.

dsneygirl · 11-21-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnJacksGirl

Can you play there if you aren't a DVC member or is that considered pool hopping and a no-no?

(This sure would be easier if I could convince DH to buy into DVC!)

I'm pretty sure that would be considered pool hopping. Which is funny because WL people used to blast the campers for crashing their pool and now I think they have the coolest kids spot on property (except for SAB)
ETA and of course Samawati Springs at Kidani but the FT Wilderness area is AMAZING for little ones.

missycj96 · 11-21-2009, 09:10 PM

DD almost 4 loved the VWL. The cubs den has open house every afternoon and we went to play and make crafts. We rented a surry bike and rode on the path to Fort Wilderness and saw deer in the woods. She also liked the pool near the villas.

11-17-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
CapnJacksGirl Mom to two little scalliwags! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 388	Tell me how much DS4 will love VWL.... May will be our first time at VWL, and DH and I and my parents are very excited about it. I've read that WL is the overall kids' favorite resort, but why? DS4 is ticked that we're not staying at BWV again with that creepy clown slide What are the big things that make WL kids' favorite? __________________ DH Travis (dad/race car driver) Me (Lorri - mom/Disney-phile) Declan DS4 Reese DS2 1973 Off-site, couldn't tell you where...I was only 3! 2000 Contemporary & Coronado Springs 2006 Port Orleans Riverside Sept 2008 On the savannah at Animal Kingdom Villas!! First trip with DS3 and DS1!!! Sept 2009 Boardwalk Villas May 2010 Villas at Wilderness Lodge

11-17-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
SusieBea Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 324	Well, the pool area is really nice - no creepy clowns there! The boat ride access to the MK is terrific, and there are boat rentals right on the property. Plus the lobby is just so cool. __________________ DVC OKW since 1993 CBR 89; PO 92; Disney Inn 93; OKW 94 (2); OKW 95(2); HHI & OKW(2) 96; VB & OKW 97; OKW 98 (3); OKW, DCL, & BW 99; OKW & VWL 00; HHI & OKW 01; Ft. Wild. cabins 02; OKW & GF 03; OKW, SSR, & Yacht Club 05; OKW 06; OKW 07; Grand Californian 08; OKW Dec. 09; OKW & OKW Grand Villa 2010! [

11-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Inkmahm Disney nut Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,133	My 4 year old niece fell in love with the foot bridge over the creek in the lobby. She had to walk over it back and forth several times every time we walked through the lobby to head to the boat landing. She loved the boat to MK, too. __________________

11-17-2009, 06:37 PM	#4
Tinks "SS" Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 237	The Geyser!!! The rabbits, the totem poles in the lobby. I haven't stayed there but we explored it when we went to WCC and the my boys were fasicnated by the geyser and the rabbits and it all over there! __________________ me (Leigh Anne), DH (Bart), DS 9, DS 7

11-17-2009, 10:44 PM	#6
anna08 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TN Posts: 269	Our DD 4 also loved the bridge over the "creek" in the lobby! We spent more time in the VWL lobbies than we've ever spent in a lobby before The pool, the boatride to MK and a fun meal at Whispering Canyon Cafe were all things she seemed to enjoy as well. We had a great time and look forward to our next stay there. Have fun! __________________

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11-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
wdwnut DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: toms river, nj, usa Posts: 2,312	They also have a list of hidden mickeys which are fun to go looking for. The snack bar used to be a favorite as well. My grandson enjoyed the slide as well.

11-20-2009, 04:15 PM	#7
dsneygirl My little pirate is here The mixed drinks always tasted yummy to me Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: VWL and Ontario Posts: 3,323	You can rent bikes or walk over to Ft Wilderness on the nature trail and we spotted dear. At Ft Wilderness they have a new "aquatic playground" which is AWESOME for little ones. It's like a super duper splash pad. My DS thought it was amazing. Also the playground is right on the beach under some trees, next to lounge chairs. Perfect for both parents and kiddos. __________________ FW 1980, 1984, 1988, DxL 1992, Canada Pavillon CM July 1997-July 1998, (Met DH at the BeaverTails shack) Off site Feb 1999 Engaged at Cindy's Sept 2000, DL GC Feb 2001, POFQ Sept 2001, Poly June 2002, Off site March 2003, FW Hallowe'en 2003, GF Xmas 2003, DisneyLand Oct 2004, FW May 2005 Joined DVC June 2005 SSR Oct 2005, OKW Dec 2005, DLH Mar 2006,DS's 1st Trip BCV & CBR Oct 2006, VWL & POR Dec 2006, BCV & POR May 2007, BWV & ASM Aug 2007, SSR Oct 2007 VWL Dec 2007, AKL/VWL Sept 2008, March 2009 Pop/BCV, Disney Wonder and AKV/BCV May 2009, AKL/VWL Sept 2009, OKW Dec 2009,Mar 2010 Disney Wonder and BLT, AUg 2009 VWL Me DH DS (3)

11-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#8
dopeygirl76 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pennslyvania Posts: 379	Our DD LOVED seeing all the animals on the pathways. We rented a surrey bike and they both liked that. I have to say mine have been excited to explore all the resorts we have tried so far!! __________________ DH ME DD (5) DD(2) Dec 06 POP (First Family trip - ME 6 months preg) Nov 07 POFQ with MIL & FIL Apr 08 SSR 1st DVC, DD 4th b-day, ME & DH 7th ANN Oct 08 VWL Apr 09 OKW, FILs 60th Bday Nov 09 BCVApr 10 OKW DSis HS grad the WHOLE famSept 10 SSMC 1st time Cruising!

11-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#9
gracelrm Wow - you learn something new everyday! There's nothing better than taking the boat to MK Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,207	My son, when he was 2-4 yrs. old - loved the pool at the Villas. The steps were great for him to play on when he was still afraid of the water and he always loved the areas of the pool with "bubbles". DH would take my older kids to the main pool, but DS always wanted to stay at the villas pool. He was also in to trains one time we went and loved looking at the train in the lobby of the villas. We haven't stayed at our home resort in a while - I sure do miss it!

11-21-2009, 03:40 PM	#12
Goofy's apprentice DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St.Catharines,Ontario Posts: 658	Stayed at VWL last March with our two nieces (4 and 7). They absolutely loved it. The two pools so close together was great. They loved the slide and activity at the main pool. They loved playing with their cousins at the DVC pool. Movies on the beach and playing tether ball was also a favourite. Watching the Water parade on the beach while eating ice cream. The lobby and all the various common areas at the villas. Sitting on the balcony watching the deer and bunnies outside. They would be so tired coming home from the parks on the boat but as soon as the doors opened to the villas they had a new spring in their steps and were happy again. __________________ Offsite 1987 - POR (Dixie Landings) - 1997 DVC since Nov 2004 2005 Apr-VB, OKW ---Nov-BWV, BCV 2006 Apr-BWV, OKW --- Nov-BWV, OKW 2007 Mar-SSR --May OKW/SSR --Oct - SSMC07 2008 Feb - SSR/VWL ---Apr - Vero/SSR --- Nov - BWV 2009 Mar-VWL/SSR ---Oct - BWV/BLT 2010 Mar - BWV/THV

11-21-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
missycj96 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 668	DD almost 4 loved the VWL. The cubs den has open house every afternoon and we went to play and make crafts. We rented a surry bike and rode on the path to Fort Wilderness and saw deer in the woods. She also liked the pool near the villas.

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