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

[wildernessDad]

Now, did you actually think you'd be able to get through the day without my spam? Weeeeeeell, think again!

28 days until I step foot into our beloved lodge!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Now, did you actually think you'd be able to get through the day without my spam? Weeeeeeell, think again!

28 days until I step foot into our beloved lodge!

Now my day is complete!

 

[horselover]

Now, did you actually think you'd be able to get through the day without my spam? Weeeeeeell, think again!

28 days until I step foot into our beloved lodge!

Getting closer WD! 21 days for me!!!!

Maria - congrats on the last minute ressie!

Question for anyone that's been to MK lately. Does anyone know the parade route these days? Seems like every time we go it's different. Anyone know if it starts or ends at Main St.? We're not parade people so we try to avoid it. Last time we went we thought we were so smart cutting through all the shops to head to BTMR only to find out the parade ended over there so we were stuck.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[eliza61]

Oh...BTW Muushka......I just booked (in the last hour), a WDW trip for Dec 12-16. SSR was all they had so I grabbed it. So if u can add me to the list I'd appreciate it. It'll just be my daughter and I. We'll probably do MVMCP on Sun, Dec 13 if anyone will be there

I also booked a last minute anniversary suprise for friends of mine for Dec 1-3 and all they had was SSR again....except for one lone night at OKW and BCV. I needed the three nights all together.....so SSR is pretty good with last minute availability.


Maria

Now, did you actually think you'd be able to get through the day without my spam? Weeeeeeell, think again!

28 days until I step foot into our beloved lodge!

Getting closer WD! 21 days for me!!!!

Maria - congrats on the last minute ressie!
!

Oh God, I don't think I'm going to make it!! I made my plane reservations for France this morning and I am exciting about going but talk about WDW withdrawal symptoms.
I am planning on one day at DLP so hopefully that will give me my fix.
Pictures people, pictures.

 

[Happydinks]

Question for anyone that's been to MK lately. Does anyone know the parade route these days? Seems like every time we go it's different. Anyone know if it starts or ends at Main St.? We're not parade people so we try to avoid it. Last time we went we thought we were so smart cutting through all the shops to head to BTMR only to find out the parade ended over there so we were stuck.

Have a great weekend everyone!

When we were just there - the afternoon parade began at Main Street as did the evening parade - and ended in Adventure Land (I thinik!).

 

[stopher1]

Hey there groupies! I have a question for you WL fans, and I'm sure there will be a variety of answers - but I'm going to ask it anyway.

We have never stayed at the WL before. We've wanted to many times...we missed staying there on our honeymoon since was not quite open yet. We talked about it a few years back but couldn't make it work, and then I tried to this past year for our anniversary, but our plans changed and we ended up at the Grand Cal instead... I just booked a studio for my wife & I for our anniversary next March. I'm very excited about it.

Since we haven't stayed there - I don't really know what type of request to make regarding a view or location. What would you suggest and why? Is there any area or room we should request to avoid?

Thanks folks - I'm sure you'll have some good info to share.

 

[Granny]

Hey there groupies! I have a question for you WL fans, and I'm sure there will be a variety of answers - but I'm going to ask it anyway.

We have never stayed at the WL before. We've wanted to many times...we missed staying there on our honeymoon since was not quite open yet. We talked about it a few years back but couldn't make it work, and then I tried to this past year for our anniversary, but our plans changed and we ended up at the Grand Cal instead... I just booked a studio for my wife & I for our anniversary next March. I'm very excited about it.

Since we haven't stayed there - I don't really know what type of request to make regarding a view or location. What would you suggest and why? Is there any area or room we should request to avoid?

Thanks folks - I'm sure you'll have some good info to share.

Actually I don't think you'll get much variety in the responses since almost all VWL views are very similar....trees! That works very well for the Pacific Northwest lodge theming. There are a couple of rooms that overlook the maintenance/dumpster area so you could ask to be near the elevators to try to avoid that. But even if you got that "bad" location, it really isn't that big of a deal in the opinion of most of us here.

Enjoy the Lodge!

 

[Muushka]

That's the fun part ! always somewhere new to look forward to staying !

Oh...BTW Muushka......I just booked (in the last hour), a WDW trip for Dec 12-16. SSR was all they had so I grabbed it. So if u can add me to the list I'd appreciate it. It'll just be my daughter and I. We'll probably do MVMCP on Sun, Dec 13 if anyone will be there

I also booked a last minute anniversary suprise for friends of mine for Dec 1-3 and all they had was SSR again....except for one lone night at OKW and BCV. I needed the three nights all together.....so SSR is pretty good with last minute availability.


Maria

Got it!

Hey there groupies! I have a question for you WL fans, and I'm sure there will be a variety of answers - but I'm going to ask it anyway.

We have never stayed at the WL before. We've wanted to many times...we missed staying there on our honeymoon since was not quite open yet. We talked about it a few years back but couldn't make it work, and then I tried to this past year for our anniversary, but our plans changed and we ended up at the Grand Cal instead... I just booked a studio for my wife & I for our anniversary next March. I'm very excited about it.

Since we haven't stayed there - I don't really know what type of request to make regarding a view or location. What would you suggest and why? Is there any area or room we should request to avoid?

Thanks folks - I'm sure you'll have some good info to share.

Other than the standard answer 'tree view' as mentioned, I have no suggestions. Pre-happy anniversary! Want to be put on the list?

 

[blossomz]

Oh God, I don't think I'm going to make it!! I made my plane reservations for France this morning and I am exciting about going but talk about WDW withdrawal symptoms.
I am planning on one day at DLP so hopefully that will give me my fix.
Pictures people, pictures.

Oh Eliza!! That sounds wonderful! Don't forget we need photos of what it's like over there!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Oh God, I don't think I'm going to make it!! I made my plane reservations for France this morning and I am exciting about going but talk about WDW withdrawal symptoms.
I am planning on one day at DLP so hopefully that will give me my fix.
Pictures people, pictures.

Oh I'm so jealous!

 

[stopher1]

Got it!



Other than the standard answer 'tree view' as mentioned, I have no suggestions. Pre-happy anniversary! Want to be put on the list?

Sure... the theming of the WL definitely fits right in with my DW's tastes! She's a Yosemite girl at heart...and having grown up in CA - we both love the mountains and stylings of the lodge. Can't wait to stay there.

 

[horselover]

Oh God, I don't think I'm going to make it!! I made my plane reservations for France this morning and I am exciting about going but talk about WDW withdrawal symptoms.
I am planning on one day at DLP so hopefully that will give me my fix.
Pictures people, pictures.

Hang in there Eliza! Paris isn't such a bad fall back vacation! I promise to take lots of pics of the Lodge if you promise to take lots of pics of France!

When we were just there - the afternoon parade began at Main Street as did the evening parade - and ended in Adventure Land (I thinik!).

Thanks HD!

 

[Inkmahm]

Oh God, I don't think I'm going to make it!! I made my plane reservations for France this morning and I am exciting about going but talk about WDW withdrawal symptoms.
I am planning on one day at DLP so hopefully that will give me my fix.
Pictures people, pictures.

Have you been to DLP before? You'll love it! I was there in June of last year for 3 days. Be sure to eat at Walts on mainstreet. It is the Paris version of club 33 at Disneyland. The restaurant is beautiful and if you get a window overlooking mainstreet, it's even better. AND the food is good. Also don't miss eating at the POTC ride. Very much like the original Disneyland.

 

[Inkmahm]

Hey, I just realized I didn't have my January trip to WDW added to the first page of the thread. We are getting out of the midwest cold in the dead of winter and staying at BCV 1/26 and 1/27, moving to BWV for 1/28 to 2/1.

That means we'll be at Disney in August/October/December/January/March.
I think I need to find a new job where I can request one week every month as Disney time.

 

[lisah0711]

Hey there groupies! I have a question for you WL fans, and I'm sure there will be a variety of answers - but I'm going to ask it anyway.

We have never stayed at the WL before. We've wanted to many times...we missed staying there on our honeymoon since was not quite open yet. We talked about it a few years back but couldn't make it work, and then I tried to this past year for our anniversary, but our plans changed and we ended up at the Grand Cal instead... I just booked a studio for my wife & I for our anniversary next March. I'm very excited about it.

Since we haven't stayed there - I don't really know what type of request to make regarding a view or location. What would you suggest and why? Is there any area or room we should request to avoid?

Thanks folks - I'm sure you'll have some good info to share.

stopher1, nice to see you on a thread for a WDW lodge! You will love VWL -- similiar design to GC but different feel IMHO. I've only stayed at VWL once but we had a pool view and liked it. This time I asked for the same thing and a higher floor. Since it will be December, I figure it won't be too noisy!

Have fun planning!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Lisah Good to see you.

Sure... the theming of the WL definitely fits right in with my DW's tastes! She's a Yosemite girl at heart...and having grown up in CA - we both love the mountains and stylings of the lodge. Can't wait to stay there.

Oops, I need dates! I love Yosemite. Someday I am going to talk Mr Muush into going there!

Hey, I just realized I didn't have my January trip to WDW added to the first page of the thread. We are getting out of the midwest cold in the dead of winter and staying at BCV 1/26 and 1/27, moving to BWV for 1/28 to 2/1.

That means we'll be at Disney in August/October/December/January/March.
I think I need to find a new job where I can request one week every month as Disney time.

Well all righty then! 5 trips planned, is this a Groupie record????

 

[blossomz]

Me too! Me too! Put me on the list! I can't believe I'm doing this...but...

We are booked on the Wonder for this August 3-8 for a 5 nighter.

Tomorrow is 7 months out and my guys want me to try to BLT..we'll see!

AND...My best friend and I are going on the WDW Radio Show Cruise on the Dream Feb 27, 2011!!!

 

[stopher1]

Actually I don't think you'll get much variety in the responses since almost all VWL views are very similar....trees! That works very well for the Pacific Northwest lodge theming. There are a couple of rooms that overlook the maintenance/dumpster area so you could ask to be near the elevators to try to avoid that. But even if you got that "bad" location, it really isn't that big of a deal in the opinion of most of us here.

Enjoy the Lodge!

Thanks Granny!

stopher1, nice to see you on a thread for a WDW lodge! You will love VWL -- similiar design to GC but different feel IMHO. I've only stayed at VWL once but we had a pool view and liked it. This time I asked for the same thing and a higher floor. Since it will be December, I figure it won't be too noisy!

Have fun planning!

Thanks Lisa... from all of the photos I've seen - I know we'll enjoy it. DW has definitely said that's the one she most wants to try next... so that will be very cool.

Hi Lisah Good to see you.

Oops, I need dates! I love Yosemite. Someday I am going to talk Mr Muush into going there!
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March 10-13.

Yeah, we love Yosemite too. I took DW to the Ahwanee Hotel for our 7th... with a beautiful view looking directly up to Half Dome. That was a wonderful trip. And this will be our 16th - and no kids along. That will be quite nice, too. Last year we spent our 15th at the GCH with a DTD view... that was nice, but nothing like looking up at Half Dome. She'll be thrilled with a bunch of trees outside though, too.

 

[Muushka]

Snip....



March 10-13.

Yeah, we love Yosemite too. I took DW to the Ahwanee Hotel for our 7th... with a beautiful view looking directly up to Half Dome. That was a wonderful trip. And this will be our 16th - and no kids along. That will be quite nice, too. Last year we spent our 15th at the GCH with a DTD view... that was nice, but nothing like looking up at Half Dome. She'll be thrilled with a bunch of trees outside though, too.

I put you in the Groupie Calendar. You are official!

Ahhhh Half Dome. You have to see that to appreciate it's majesty. I cannot believe I am saying this, but I would trade VWL for Yosemite in a NY minute.
Our secret! Any Ansel Adams fans out there???

 

[blossomz]

Hey Muush..are my cruises added?