Bunnies and mooses and groupies, Oh my!!! The Wilderness Lodge groupies thread. 4.0

[MiaSRN62]

Dizny Dad ~ Enjoy your thaw being back from Siberia !!! I think it's waaaay too cold there for me to ever want to visit

Stopher...love love the pics


Maria

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for the everyone! I have 7 different potential jobs in various stages, most in the really really early stages. I think the job market must be opening up some compared to what I hear it was last year. I don't know if any of these possibilities will be the one I land but at least I have hope that there are jobs out there for me.

In the meantime, I'm looking forward to our next trip to WDW and spending my birthday having dinner at Artist Point!

 

[tea pot]

Happy Friday Groupies! How about a few glimpses today...

Oh stopher I need to be there right now for my morning Stroll down to the beach
Thanks for taking us Home

 

[MiaSRN62]

well....we have a mini trip planned in May. Moving my daughter out of FSU for the summer and just booked BLT (one bedroom) for May 1 & 2. Then we move over to VB for three nights in an ocean view Inn room. So looking forward to that ! Just wish it was now so I could escape all this snow and cold


Maria

 

[blossomz]

All this snow really does make you Lodge-sick!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Hey, Maria! Could I get you to add our trips to the list. I have a couple in the works. Not at VWL unfortunately but...

March 28-April 1 Ft. Wilderness, April 1-2 BLT
May 16-21 THV
December 2-5 Disney Cruise, 5-8 BLT

Thanks!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey, Maria! Could I get you to add our trips to the list. I have a couple in the works. Not at VWL unfortunately but...

March 28-April 1 Ft. Wilderness, April 1-2 BLT
May 16-21 THV
December 2-5 Disney Cruise, 5-8 BLT

Thanks!

Hi Dory ! Muushka is the "keeper of the lists" for wdw trips. I need her to add mine as well.

Maria

 

[Dizny Dad]

Dizny Dad ~ Enjoy your thaw being back from Siberia !!! I think it's waaaay too cold there for me to ever want to visit . . . . . . . . . Maria

DiznyDi kept everything warm and ready for my return. Her sunny disposition and warm wonderful smile is all I need to thaw out! She has always been the hottest thing in my life.

The only reason to visit there would be to visit a friend, and only during the summer! Last year (June 1st) it was 42°F when we visited Novokuznetsk. Granted it was a little under their normal temps (50s) but Geeze Louise. The last possible day of frost there is June 10; first day of frost is Aug. 10. That makes a short growing season, and a small window for warm weather visitors!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Hi Dory ! Muushka is the "keeper of the lists" for wdw trips. I need her to add mine as well.

Maria

I knew that. Just a Dory moment!

I guess I just wanted to say hi to you.

Hey Muush! When you get a chance will you add my dates?

 

[Muushka]

well....we have a mini trip planned in May. Moving my daughter out of FSU for the summer and just booked BLT (one bedroom) for May 1 & 2. Then we move over to VB for three nights in an ocean view Inn room. So looking forward to that ! Just wish it was now so I could escape all this snow and cold


Maria

Sounds wonderful Maria. Gotcha on the front page

Hey, Maria! Could I get you to add our trips to the list. I have a couple in the works. Not at VWL unfortunately but...

March 28-April 1 Ft. Wilderness, April 1-2 BLT
May 16-21 THV
December 2-5 Disney Cruise, 5-8 BLT

Thanks!

Hey! You will be with other groupies on DCL (DaveH) and at BLT (Kat4)!

DiznyDi kept everything warm and ready for my return. Her sunny disposition and warm wonderful smile is all I need to thaw out! She has always been the hottest thing in my life.

The only reason to visit there would be to visit a friend, and only during the summer! Last year (June 1st) it was 42°F when we visited Novokuznetsk. Granted it was a little under their normal temps (50s) but Geeze Louise. The last possible day of frost there is June 10; first day of frost is Aug. 10. That makes a short growing season, and a small window for warm weather visitors!

Awwwww. Such a good husband.

I don't think Siberia will ever make it to my bucket list. Too cold!

 

[DiznyDi]

Ummm, aren't you the guy who was in Siberia last Friday?

Whoops! My bad, that was your DH! You were the lady who was holding down the fort!

Yep, that would be me.

Dizny Dad ~ Enjoy your thaw being back from Siberia !!! I think it's waaaay too cold there for me to ever want to visit

Maria

Not a place for me to visit either! I'll just send my husband instead.

Thanks for the everyone! I have 7 different potential jobs in various stages, most in the really really early stages. I think the job market must be opening up some compared to what I hear it was last year. I don't know if any of these possibilities will be the one I land but at least I have hope that there are jobs out there for me.

In the meantime, I'm looking forward to our next trip to WDW and spending my birthday having dinner at Artist Point!

Great news on the job search! Happy early Birthday! I can't think of a nicer place to celebrate!

Hey, Maria! Could I get you to add our trips to the list. I have a couple in the works. Not at VWL unfortunately but...

March 28-April 1 Ft. Wilderness, April 1-2 BLT
May 16-21 THV
December 2-5 Disney Cruise, 5-8 BLT

Thanks!

Hey Dory, we'll be there then, too. Any other Groupies traveling to the world May 16-21? Maybe we could do a mini-meet? No VWL for us this trip Thought we'd try AKV for a few days followed by SSR.

Happy Monday!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Morning Groupies,

Back home after our long drive. I regret to inform you we never made it to the lodge so I have no pics to share! We had plans to eat at Artist Point with some friends who had never been to the lodge. Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again.

Our friends were able to make it to the lodge and fell in love with the place. They are considering selling their off site timeshare to buy at VWL.

Fort Wilderness Cabins were nice. We have stayed there before but I do prefer DVC accommodations.

I have to add that the Disney Staff was fantastic during our ER trip ordeal. Reedy Creek Paramedics showed up with 2 Disney site managers and a security officer. Everyone was concerned and helpful. Disney paid for the ambulance ride (I didn't have to supply or deal with any insurance issues) and insisted on paying for our cab back from the ER so I could ride in the ambulance with my wife. Another example of why we love Disney so much. I was able to get a few names and will be writing Disney about our positive encounters with CM's this trip.

The good news is my daughter reminded me while I was driving her to school through the snow filled streets this morning, it is only 37 days till we leave for our next trip

 

[stopher1]

Morning Groupies,
Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again.

I have to add that the Disney Staff was fantastic during our ER trip ordeal. Reedy Creek Paramedics showed up with 2 Disney site managers and a security officer. Everyone was concerned and helpful. Disney paid for the ambulance ride (I didn't have to supply or deal with any insurance issues) and insisted on paying for our cab back from the ER so I could ride in the ambulance with my wife. Another example of why we love Disney so much. I was able to get a few names and will be writing Disney about our positive encounters with CM's this trip.

Wow! Glad to hear that she is doing better now. Very nice of Disney to take care of you both that way. Nice too that you get to go back in a relatively short time.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Morning Groupies,

. . . . . . . Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again.

. . . . . . . . .

I have to add that the Disney Staff was fantastic during our ER trip ordeal. Reedy Creek Paramedics showed up with 2 Disney site managers and a security officer. Everyone was concerned and helpful. Disney paid for the ambulance ride (I didn't have to supply or deal with any insurance issues) and insisted on paying for our cab back from the ER so I could ride in the ambulance with my wife. Another example of why we love Disney so much. . . . . . . . . . .

I work with a fellow (not a DVCr) that was staying at the Dolphin Hotel, had food poisoning, and has a similar story to tell! Disney really takes care of those that need medical services!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Yep, that would be me.



Not a place for me to visit either! I'll just send my husband instead.



Great news on the job search! Happy early Birthday! I can't think of a nicer place to celebrate!



Hey Dory, we'll be there then, too. Any other Groupies traveling to the world May 16-21? Maybe we could do a mini-meet? No VWL for us this trip Thought we'd try AKV for a few days followed by SSR.

Happy Monday!

Hey DiznyDi! This trip will be a different kind of trip for us. We are bringing my parents (who don't share my disney passion), our teenagers, and possibly 1 adult child and maybe his girlfriend. I am not sure what my availability will be. I really hope this was a good idea to have us all in the treehouse together for 5 nights! Anyway I don't know if I will be able to sneak away, but I will probably need it!

Morning Groupies,

Back home after our long drive. I regret to inform you we never made it to the lodge so I have no pics to share! We had plans to eat at Artist Point with some friends who had never been to the lodge. Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again.

Our friends were able to make it to the lodge and fell in love with the place. They are considering selling their off site timeshare to buy at VWL.

Fort Wilderness Cabins were nice. We have stayed there before but I do prefer DVC accommodations.

I have to add that the Disney Staff was fantastic during our ER trip ordeal. Reedy Creek Paramedics showed up with 2 Disney site managers and a security officer. Everyone was concerned and helpful. Disney paid for the ambulance ride (I didn't have to supply or deal with any insurance issues) and insisted on paying for our cab back from the ER so I could ride in the ambulance with my wife. Another example of why we love Disney so much. I was able to get a few names and will be writing Disney about our positive encounters with CM's this trip.

The good news is my daughter reminded me while I was driving her to school through the snow filled streets this morning, it is only 37 days till we leave for our next trip

Welcome back and what a scary experience you had! So glad your wife is well.

 

[Granny]

I work with a fellow (not a DVCr) that was staying at the Dolphin Hotel, had food poisoning, and has a similar story to tell! Disney really takes care of those that need medical services!

I'll go ahead and chime in that my daughter once fainted and struck her head on a large rock. Disney CM's were right on top of it, and because it was a head injury they quickly called the EMT's who drove right up to the quiet pool at BWV with their vehicle and whisked her to the ER. Same story regarding them taking care of that transportation expense as well as my return cab to come back and get my car. We wrote a few letters on that one praising the various CM's who came to our assistance.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Morning Groupies,

Back home after our long drive. I regret to inform you we never made it to the lodge so I have no pics to share! We had plans to eat at Artist Point with some friends who had never been to the lodge. Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again.


I have to add that the Disney Staff was fantastic during our ER trip ordeal. Reedy Creek Paramedics showed up with 2 Disney site managers and a security officer. Everyone was concerned and helpful. Disney paid for the ambulance ride (I didn't have to supply or deal with any insurance issues) and insisted on paying for our cab back from the ER so I could ride in the ambulance with my wife. Another example of why we love Disney so much. I was able to get a few names and will be writing Disney about our positive encounters with CM's this trip.

The good news is my daughter reminded me while I was driving her to school through the snow filled streets this morning, it is only 37 days till we leave for our next trip

Glad that everything turned out okay! It is comforting to know that Disney really takes care of it guests so well when something like that happens.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Long story short - wife had an allergic reaction to something, trouble breathing, ambulance, trip to Celebration ER, pharmacy for drugs and we never made the dinner or a trip to the lodge. She is feeling better and looking forward to our next trip in April. As nice as the Celebration ER was we are hoping not to visit again./QUOTE]

Wow DisneyNutzy.....welcome back. Glad your wife is doing well and that Disney took such good care of you all. Hope the rest of your trip went better. Enjoy planning the next one

Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

Granted it was a little under their normal temps (50s) but Geeze Louise. The last possible day of frost there is June 10; first day of frost is Aug. 10. That makes a short growing season, and a small window for warm weather visitors!

Wow DiznyDad ! Some interesting...albeit, depressing facts on Russia !!! Those poor people ! I feel like I should never complain about the cold again ! I looked up frost range for PA (Philly area): Oct 28 to April 14 (that's even too long for me !!!)


Thanks for adding me Muushka ! And you can say "hello" to me any time Dory !!!

Maria

 

[twinklebug]

DisneyNutzy, that's a scare and a half right there. So glad she came out of it fine. There's always another day at Disney, but you only have one life to do it with. Give her a hug for us.

I almost put myself over at the ER last week too, Found out I'm extremely allergic to the Zebra Domes, or rather, the liquor there-in. Idiot that I am, even though the roof of my mouth was blistering after eating one and my asthma suddenly kicked in, I had to talk out loud to myself to keep myself from eating another (ok, I'm a chocoholic hehe) The kids thought I was going nuts, but if I didn't I would have been making friends with the ER staff. (btw - the next day DS had another one and I tried to sneak a minuscule piece of chocolate off the plate - bad idea)

Cold visit last week. I have to say that Kidani was every bit as warm and welcoming as VWL after a chilling night out... it's inched even closer to VWL in my heart, but never fear, I doubt it will ever be equal. Really looking forward to some summer nights down there now.