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

[blossomz]

Aha. Did you check wiyh your guide? You might be surprised!

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies

Just back From 7 nights, 3 hotels, and a family Wedding, Oh MY!

Wow do I need to catch up

but first WELCOME BACK DORY We missed you!!!!!

A Short TR
DH and I went down 3 days early and stayed at BLT Bay Lake view
I have to say that We really enjoyed our stay The studio was bigger than I had heard. I'm a big patio/deck gal. I love to be out there early in the morning and late at night. This is really perfect for that I will post pictures soon. We could watch the boats from our beloved lodge go back and forth I could see the Epcot ball and their fire works at night but the best is the water pageant parade.. I just love it.
The top of the world is great very comfy and you don't have to have a drink to hang out They did serve a great cup of earl gray tea.
Watching the Fireworks from up there gives you a real appreciation of just how big that show is they are really going off all over in at least 3 different locations.
Another perk is the walkway back from Magic Kingdom.
One thing to know is the place is locked up like Fort Knox you need your key to get in and out of every where I guess it just fits in with the Manhattan feel of the place.

Next TR D niece's Wedding in Lake Mary followed by a Family Weekend at SSR Tree Houses
Photos to come

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Kat.... so glad you enjoyed my "home"!. I can't seem to find your pics. Did you have Boardwalk view?

Yes we did and it was great. It was a lower floor and we had a street performer right below our balcony every night. And what a huge balcony - just loved it. I noticed that not all rooms seem to have this so I think we lucked out. Here's the post with a couple of pictures I took of our view.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34241962&postcount=701

I guess I won't worry about DH too much since you all seem to think his interest in BWV is ok. I was just so surprised since his one criteria in looking for a house was.....trees! It about drove me crazy when we were house hunting!!! VWL has those aplenty and I didn't think anything would top that with him.

One thing to know is the place is locked up like Fort Knox you need your key to get in and out of every where I guess it just fits in with the Manhattan feel of the place.

Welcome back and glad you had a great trip tea pot! Somehow I managed to get a few pics of BLT while staying at VWL. Not as hard as you might imagine!

 

[tea pot]

Welcome back and glad you had a great trip tea pot! Somehow I managed to get a few pics of BLT while staying at VWL. Not as hard as you might imagine!

Boy Kathy you are good !

Here's some pics from the inside

 

[tea pot]

Sorry a little off topic
Just a few Wedding Pictures, at the Lake Mary Event Center at 4pm just before sunset. The lighting was really beautiful.

 

[tea pot]

We ended the trip with a weekend stay at the SSR Tree Houses.

I posted a short TR with Lots of Pictures over on the SSR Lovers/Owners thread check out page 226 You'll find a few VWL groupies over there too.

 

[wildernessDad]

21 days!

 

[tea pot]

21 days!

Happy dance for wildernessDad

 

[horselover]

While we're at it. 15 days!!!!!!

Happy dance for me!!

 

[lisah0711]

And another happy dance for 29 days until first Christmas at VWL!

 

[Inkmahm]

Only 13 days for me until we leave for VWL/cruise/BLT! Weather here still isn't too bad for this time of year but I'm still looking forward to sun and warmth.

One of the subsidary groups I used to support in my job had a dinner for me this week to say good bye. The president flew in from a few states away just for dinner. I thought that was plenty for a "thank you" but then he surprised me with a gift- a trip for DH and me to fly to San Diego to stay at the Hilton there near Sea World AND go to the San Diego zoo, too. It seems I did something for him in particular a few years ago that he's never forgotten and really appreciated (it was just something I normally would do in my job- not a big deal to me.) Anyway, I may not have a job anymore but at least I know the people I supported appreciated me and will miss me. AND I get to plan another vacation. I can't go to San Diego without a side trip to Disneyland, of course.

 

[eliza61]

Only 13 days for me until we leave for VWL/cruise/BLT! Weather here still isn't too bad for this time of year but I'm still looking forward to sun and warmth.

One of the subsidary groups I used to support in my job had a dinner for me this week to say good bye. The president flew in from a few states away just for dinner. I thought that was plenty for a "thank you" but then he surprised me with a gift- a trip for DH and me to fly to San Diego to stay at the Hilton there near Sea World AND go to the San Diego zoo, too. It seems I did something for him in particular a few years ago that he's never forgotten and really appreciated (it was just something I normally would do in my job- not a big deal to me.) Anyway, I may not have a job anymore but at least I know the people I supported appreciated me and will miss me. AND I get to plan another vacation. I can't go to San Diego without a side trip to Disneyland, of course.

Well done! Inkman.
It is very nice to be appreciated and while you might not have thought it was a big deal, it just goes to show how very important we are to people. A lot of times we don't get a chance to find out how we touch others in our lives. Very glad that they took the time to thank you.

I went to San Diego a few times long ago, My big brother was station at the naval base there. Unfortunatley I can't really tell you if the city is beautiful or not 'cause nothing says "fun" to a 21 year old single gal than having her pick of sailors on a base.

 

[Inkmahm]

Well done! Inkman.
It is very nice to be appreciated and while you might not have thought it was a big deal, it just goes to show how very important we are to people. A lot of times we don't get a chance to find out how we touch others in our lives. Very glad that they took the time to thank you.

I went to San Diego a few times long ago, My big brother was station at the naval base there. Unfortunatley I can't really tell you if the city is beautiful or not 'cause nothing says "fun" to a 21 year old single gal than having her pick of sailors on a base.

I already know that I like San Diego, we were just there in August. I won free airline tickets on American last year so we used them for a trip to San Diego to the zoo and then to Disneyland. We were planning on going again probably in 2012 when most of the construction at California Adventure is to be done. But now, I think we'll be going back much sooner.

 

[stopher1]

I already know that I like San Diego, we were just there in August. I won free airline tickets on American last year so we used them for a trip to San Diego to the zoo and then to Disneyland. We were planning on going again probably in 2012 when most of the construction at California Adventure is to be done. But now, I think we'll be going back much sooner.

That's awesome that they recognized you in such a nice, fun way...and you get to go back to places you like! If you are able to take your trip after next March or is it April, either way by then World of Color should be up and running.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Yes we did and it was great. It was a lower floor and we had a street performer right below our balcony every night. And what a huge balcony - just loved it. I noticed that not all rooms seem to have this so I think we lucked out. Here's the post with a couple of pictures I took of our view.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34241962&postcount=701

Ahhh, what a great view you had!! The next best thing to Bay lake is Cresant lake!

 

[DVCGeek]

Wow, lots going on (Been swamped at work and trying desperately to catch up on Disney stuff @ "lunch" now)- almost too much to comment on, but I'll try:

For those with upcoming trips- have a great time; safe & fun travels for all! To that, my parents are going to Vegas Sunday [Monday?] (three nights I think; their favorite trip length) then E's parents + 1 bother + GM are coming Wed. - Sat. to stay with us for Thanksgiving, then Sunday next week {10 days & counting} we are flying to BLT for 6 nights in a LV studio! Naturally I'm excited, but lots of cleaning to do this weekend. It'll be our first trip to our first DVC "home" and also our first time @ WDW for Christmas decorations! I'll post links here to my planned 'live' trip report of course, and we'll be hitting Whispering Canyon for lunch Dec. 4th IIRC during our whirlwind tour of all the parks and as many resorts as possible.

Our cat was sick but is doing better. ~$300 @ the vet to end up with her getting an acid reducer shot and some pills of it to take @ home for a week or so... Why didn't I just go to Walgreens & grab a children's dose of Pepsid AC (I think that's what she got, just packaged "For veterinary use only). Oh well; what ya' gonna do? Plus, I wasn't sure how serious she was when she said she was feeling "Meooowwwww", so it's probably best the vet did tests and we ARE glad they didn't find anything serious.

For those with new jobs in process- AWESOME & I hope they are great! For those still searching; good luck & I hope the search pays off soon!

As for human medical procedures or just plain being sick - get well soon! Glad to here some cancer surgeries went well recently.

Sorry if I missed anyone / anything!

 

[wildernessDad]

That's pretty cool! I hope your job search is going well. I feel that you'll get something lick-et-ty split!

Only 13 days for me until we leave for VWL/cruise/BLT! Weather here still isn't too bad for this time of year but I'm still looking forward to sun and warmth.

One of the subsidary groups I used to support in my job had a dinner for me this week to say good bye. The president flew in from a few states away just for dinner. I thought that was plenty for a "thank you" but then he surprised me with a gift- a trip for DH and me to fly to San Diego to stay at the Hilton there near Sea World AND go to the San Diego zoo, too. It seems I did something for him in particular a few years ago that he's never forgotten and really appreciated (it was just something I normally would do in my job- not a big deal to me.) Anyway, I may not have a job anymore but at least I know the people I supported appreciated me and will miss me. AND I get to plan another vacation. I can't go to San Diego without a side trip to Disneyland, of course.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Inkman, it's nice to be appreciated! So glad you were recognized with such a nice gift.

Bobbi

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

One of the subsidary groups I used to support in my job had a dinner for me this week to say good bye. The president flew in from a few states away just for dinner. I thought that was plenty for a "thank you" but then he surprised me with a gift- a trip for DH and me to fly to San Diego to stay at the Hilton there near Sea World AND go to the San Diego zoo, too. It seems I did something for him in particular a few years ago that he's never forgotten and really appreciated (it was just something I normally would do in my job- not a big deal to me.) Anyway, I may not have a job anymore but at least I know the people I supported appreciated me and will miss me. AND I get to plan another vacation. I can't go to San Diego without a side trip to Disneyland, of course.

That is so cool! Congrats! We went there 4 years ago. My DD loved seeing the Prezwalski horses.

Our cat was sick but is doing better. ~$300 @ the vet to end up with her getting an acid reducer shot and some pills of it to take @ home for a week or so... Why didn't I just go to Walgreens & grab a children's dose of Pepsid AC (I think that's what she got, just packaged "For veterinary use only). Oh well; what ya' gonna do? Plus, I wasn't sure how serious she was when she said she was feeling "Meooowwwww", so it's probably best the vet did tests and we ARE glad they didn't find anything serious.

Glad your kittie is okay! That bill must have hurt though!

Tea Pot - love the pictures!

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks, everyone. It did make me feel great to be recognized. Had a very good networking lunch today, too, with being given a couple pages of great people to network with. I'm going to be busy busy when I get back from WDW in December. That's a good thing.