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

[tea pot]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm

Horselover and Stopher LOVE LOVE the pictures..
I'm getting so homesick...
but only 6 weeks till our stay at BWV this time, DH and I love the Flower and Garden show!

 

[eliza61]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just have to add - so sad to hear the news about Fess Parker. DH has pictures of himself as a kid in his coonskin cap so it definitely brought back a wave of nostalgia. We enjoyed a glass of his wine at DCA on my birthday a few years ago while watching the ELP. Many fond memories associated to a Disney icon.

I agree. I was sad to see that.

Stopher and Horselover Great pictures!!!! Thanks!
HL those pictures of BCV make me so excited for our trip in June. I can't wait to see that view from the Boardwalk.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!!

 

[DVCGeek]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm

Horselover and Stopher LOVE LOVE the pictures..

I'll second (or whatever we're up to by now) both of those!

I also love the lantern light and the academy drawings before that were REALLY good; my dwarf I did in DCA back in 2008 isn't, uh, quite so recognizable...

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!

Hope you're having a wonderful vacation and a fabulous birthday dinner!

horselover and stopher nice to have you back with us. Many thanks for sharing your vacation and your pictures.

Alot has happened this past week. I need to get caught up.....
Enjoy your week-end!

 

[horselover]

Non-VWL related again. Sorry! Trying to plan for Oct. for DS11 & me. Not even sure if it will happen, but better to have a ressie to cancel than no ressie at all.

DS really wants to do MNSSHP & I really want to go to F&W. Having just stayed at BCV I now really want to stay there again (along with everyone else in the world). That location really can't be beat for F&W. I would rather DS not miss more than 3 days of school. 4 is an option, but 3 days would be better.

Here are my options.

Option 1: Columbus Day weekend - Arrive Wed. 10/6 & depart Tue. 10/12. This would give us a bonus day because DS has Friday & Monday off. No availability at BCV, but last I checked a couple days ago they did have availability at our 2nd (originally 1st) choice AKV. We could w/l BCV, but I don't have high hopes it would come through.

Option 2: I've been calling & calling trying to get another weekend at BCV. I'm looking at arriving Thu. 10/21 & depart Tue. 10/26. Called today at 9:00. Plan was to walk 1 day & then call tomorrow to cancel Wed. Wrong? You be the judge. Anyway, they had a studio for every night but Thu. They did have a 1 BR for Thu., but I can't book it until tomorrow & I'm not sure I want to change rooms, but it's a possibility. Knowing now that they had Fri-Tue available in a studio I'm thinking maybe Fri-Wed. would be an option instead of Thu.-Tue then I wouldn't have to switch from 1 Br to a studio. I could call MS on 3/22 to check that. Only problems with option 2 are 1) DS misses 4 days of school instead of 3 days & 2) we lose the extra day.

So what would you do? Longer trip with 2nd choice resort or shorter trip with 1st choice resort? My Dsis voted for longer trip 2nd choice resort, but that's only because she's doesn't understand how great that location is for F&W. Any opinions would be appreciated!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Non-VWL related again. Sorry! Trying to plan for Oct. for DS11 & me. Not even sure if it will happen, but better to have a ressie to cancel than no ressie at all.

DS really wants to do MNSSHP & I really want to go to F&W. Having just stayed at BCV I now really want to stay there again (along with everyone else in the world). That location really can't be beat for F&W. I would rather DS not miss more than 3 days of school. 4 is an option, but 3 days would be better.

Here are my options.

Option 1: Columbus Day weekend - Arrive Wed. 10/6 & depart Tue. 10/12. This would give us a bonus day because DS has Friday & Monday off. No availability at BCV, but last I checked a couple days ago they did have availability at our 2nd (originally 1st) choice AKV. We could w/l BCV, but I don't have high hopes it would come through.

Option 2: I've been calling & calling trying to get another weekend at BCV. I'm looking at arriving Thu. 10/21 & depart Tue. 10/26. Called today at 9:00. Plan was to walk 1 day & then call tomorrow to cancel Wed. Wrong? You be the judge. Anyway, they had a studio for every night but Thu. They did have a 1 BR for Thu., but I can't book it until tomorrow & I'm not sure I want to change rooms, but it's a possibility. Knowing now that they had Fri-Tue available in a studio I'm thinking maybe Fri-Wed. would be an option instead of Thu.-Tue then I wouldn't have to switch from 1 Br to a studio. I could call MS on 3/22 to check that. Only problems with option 2 are 1) DS misses 4 days of school instead of 3 days & 2) we lose the extra day.

So what would you do? Longer trip with 2nd choice resort or shorter trip with 1st choice resort? My Dsis voted for longer trip 2nd choice resort, but that's only because she's doesn't understand how great that location is for F&W. Any opinions would be appreciated!

Have you thought about BWV? It is a beautiful resort and you would have that great location for F&W.

 

[horselover]

Have you thought about BWV? It is a beautiful resort and you would have that great location for F&W.

MS did tell me they had BWV available. I've stayed there before & although I did like the location it wasn't my favorite. If I can't get BCV I think I'd rather try AKV. My goal is to try all the DVC resorts & we do love AKV (at least to visit & for dinner!)

 

[tea pot]

Have you thought about BWV? It is a beautiful resort and you would have that great location for F&W.

Hi Horeselover

I was going to ask the some thing.

I do love the Beach Club but we will usually stay at the BWV if I didn't use the 11-8 month window. ( Like this May I was too late with the reservations) We also love the Savanna view at AKL and I'm sure your son will love it too. This may be a good time to try a DVC resort that you haven't stayed in yet. The most important thing is... What a great MOM you are to be spending 1-1 time at Disney with your boys.. Oct is a great time to go the Food and Wine festival and the Halloween party at MK are fantastic.. bring your costume or even a festive shirt and hat...
One of the best things is people watching..and the parade is great... tip.... you can get in as early as 4pm for those special events.

Best of Luck and keep us posted

 

[stopher1]

While I too would have suggested BWV for the F&W aspect - overall, if it were me - I would opt for the additional time and go for AKV. Having that extra one on one time is just so special, and not having to pull him out of school for the extra day is in your favor too.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'd also take the extra time horselover. AKV is a great resort so you won't be going wrong either way IMO. And if you go on the 6th maybe we'll run into each other! We depart on the 8th. Or maybe it's the 9th. I forget now! How about a Grand Marnier Slushie at Epcot on the 7th?

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone! I had a great birthday at the MK. Weather was perfect. Blus sky, sun, not too hot or cold. We have the fast passes for everyone from our volunteer work and they are worth it during this time of high crowds. At the end of the night we had extra so we gave pixie dust to 4 families going on Buzz Lightyear and Space Mountain, saving them from some really long wait times with instand fast passes. That was actually the most fun part of the day for me.

We ate at Artist Point with all of us having the salmon and fruite crisp for dessert. Even my niece who refuses to eat fish at home had the salmon here and LOVED it. Now I can take her to seafood restaurants at home and know that she will eat salmon!

Parks are pretty crowded and lines are long if you don't have fast passes. Today we move from Kidani to BCV. We're going to Sea World for the day. It is supposed to rain a lot later on so we may get to the Disney outlet store, too. I've got an annual pass and I've been getting at least 10% off in the parks at the stores but some stores give me the 20% for the premium pass when I don't have one. Pixie Dust!

Thanks again, everyone. Oh yeah, I got a phone interview for a CFO job when I get back home next week. Got that on my birthday, too.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Inkmahm - So glad to hear everything was magical for your birthday! So fun to make a family's day by giving them fast passes.

horselover - Thanks for all the great pictures! Really enjoyed your report and pics this morning. My kids love doing the animation thing at DHS and also the one at Disney Quest. I can't even draw a good circle so I never try. Always enjoy watching them and love the souvenir to bring home. It's fun to look back at all their art from previous trips.

stoper1 - Thanks for sharing all your trip pictures. I agree with wildernessdad I think it was who said it makes me want to be there NOW!

I am actually glad today is not my departure day. We have quite a bit of snow for Texas and would not want to travel today.

But I am happy to say 5 more sleeps!

 

[horselover]

Thanks to all for your input! I decided to go with the option 1 longer trip. Called this morning at 9:00. Still no BCV or even BWV for 10/6-10/12. Tried for a studio at AKV. I was hoping for a value or standard to save points because I do have to borrow from next year. None available for all the days so I went with the savannah view at Jambo. Nothing at Kidani in any view categories. I wait listed BCV. I suppose we can rough it at AKV!

I'd also take the extra time horselover. AKV is a great resort so you won't be going wrong either way IMO. And if you go on the 6th maybe we'll run into each other! We depart on the 8th. Or maybe it's the 9th. I forget now! How about a Grand Marnier Slushie at Epcot on the 7th?

That sounds fabulous! I did not get to have one for you last week. I broke with tradition & tried the Grey Goose Citron Slush instead. Also very tasty. Grown up frozen lemonade!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

That sounds fabulous! I did not get to have one for you last week. I broke with tradition & tried the Grey Goose Citron Slush instead. Also very tasty. Grown up frozen lemonade!

Yum! I've been so close to trying the Grey Goose citron - I guess I really ought to compare.

Glad you were able to get the AKV reservation! And hopefully your waitlist will come thru.

 

[Corinne]

Yum! I've been so close to trying the Grey Goose citron - I guess I really ought to compare.

OMG, I finally tried one last summer~DS #1 ordered the Grand Marnier, I prefer the GG, but I also like lemon better than orange. They are a fun treat!

 

[Granny]

Hi Groupies! We just got home a little while ago from our Ireland trip and I wanted to drop by and say hello. No chance to catch up on the thread yet or get any pictures out of my camera, but I'll do both as soon as I can. We got into Indianapolis yesterday afternoon and then drove down to Bloomington, IN. Spent a night there and then dropped my younger daughter off at her dorm at IU after feeding her one more time!

I'll stop by when I have a chance to unpack and do some of the "getting back home" chores including picking up the dog from my sister's house.

Hope all is well in Groupie Land.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

OMG, I finally tried one last summer~DS #1 ordered the Grand Marnier, I prefer the GG, but I also like lemon better than orange. They are a fun treat!

Another endorsement! I definitely will get one the next time I'm in France. That should be in just a little over 1 month.

Hi Groupies! We just got home a little while ago from our Ireland trip and I wanted to drop by and say hello. No chance to catch up on the thread yet or get any pictures out of my camera, but I'll do both as soon as I can. We got into Indianapolis yesterday afternoon and then drove down to Bloomington, IN. Spent a night there and then dropped my younger daughter off at her dorm at IU after feeding her one more time!

I'll stop by when I have a chance to unpack and do some of the "getting back home" chores including picking up the dog from my sister's house.

Hope all is well in Groupie Land.

Welcome home Granny! Looking forward to the pictures!!


So two days ago I asked my DH the dumbest question I possibly could. "Do you think we should try and get one more night at WDW?" Anyway, I called MS yesterday and added one more night so we are now BWV boardwalk view from Apr 24-May1st.

The pet sitter is all lined up, airline tickets just purchased and I've been set up for a few ADR's for awhile. I just need to check and see what we have and if I should fill in anywhere. I love it when a plan comes together! (Yes, I faithfully watched the A-Team when I was young). lol

 

[DiznyDi]

Wow, Granny, hard to believe you're home already. I'm sure you have stories to tell! What an adventure. Can't wait to hear all about it.

I think you made a good choice horselover. I'd also take Kathy up on her invitation for a Grand Marnier slushie.

Nice birthday celebration Inkmahm and your phone interview was a really sweet present! Hope all goes well.

Hard to believe you''re having snow in Texas this time of year, Dory! Sleep sweet and you'll be in Disney before you know it.

Hi tea pot