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

[Oshawa]

I've done Disney hotel reservations online in the past and have done dinner (ADR) reservations recently. Both go fine as long as you get your confirmation # at the end. However, for hotels you get the best discounts if you do a phone call (AAA rate for one common example for US based people who have it!). As for DVC, of course you can't book that online yet [at least directly; sounds like you put in a non-real-time request though? I have NOT tried that and perhaps that is what you were really asking about! ]. Some tours and dinner packages also require picking up the phone, or when the website is acting up.

Both are fine in my book, just depends on what I am trying to get! You'll love the Lodge however things get booked!

We were booking online through DVC. We got an e-mail today and are booked. I kind of found the waiting stressfull. I wanted to know right away that I was booked. I think next time I will call again. I like knowing the answer right away.
I have heard so many nice things about the Lodge on this site. That is why we bought resale. Have not even seen the place expcept for pictures that are posted. It seems like a beautiful resort and I am so glad that we can call it our home.

 

[Muushka]

Right behind you at 33 days!



Good to see you, too, Muushka! Happy Sunday!

Are we going to try a virtual meet while the Groupies meet is going on in early December? I think last time a lot of us spaced it but it might be fun to try again.

I am so bummed about not being able to go. A virtual meet would be wonderful. Help me remember!

I just got back from the gym and checked my e-mail and we are confirmed for our first stay at VWL!! We are very excited. We have never been in October (9th to 16th) before. Can't wait to see all the Hallowe'en decorations!!
Online ressie went well. I put my request in last night and got an answer in 11 hours. The waiting killed me. I wanted to call first thing this morning. I'm obsessive compulsive also. I was driving my hubby crazy!

Cool beans! I will add you to the list and maybe try booking that way next time!

Once you find it please LMK if you need a software developer who can work those other 3 weeks each month from northeast Ohio, OK? I could DEFINITELY handle monthly Disney! Oh, it will have to pay big $$$ as well so I can get more points and afford food, airfare, etc.... TIA!

Hey, that is what Mr Muush is! If you need someone else to join in the job share, just let us know!

We were booking online through DVC. We got an e-mail today and are booked. I kind of found the waiting stressfull. I wanted to know right away that I was booked. I think next time I will call again. I like knowing the answer right away.
I have heard so many nice things about the Lodge on this site. That is why we bought resale. Have not even seen the place except for pictures that are posted. It seems like a beautiful resort and I am so glad that we can call it our home.

Such faith! I hope your stay is the best ever.

 

[blossomz]

I second the motion...a virtual meet...OK..but how do we do that?

 

[Muushka]

I second the motion...a virtual meet...OK..but how do we do that?

I plan on coming on line with a grumpy face .

 

[blossomz]

At least you'll be among friends....

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

At least you'll be among friends....

Yea, grumpy faced friends!

 

[Muushka]

Yea, grumpy faced friends!

 

[eliza61]

So I'm having my weekly cry fest watching Americas extreme home make over and as a bonus switching over to Wizard of Oz. I swear, those two shows and forget it. First of all, me babbling like a baby is not a pretty thing. My nose swells up and I swear I look like Karl Marlden.

Anyway, the family is hanging out at Disney and they all have on DVC shirts. I missed where they were staying at but I wonder if disney donated a membership? If anyone's seen the show the sponsers usually donate the gifts.



I'm in for the virtual meet. Next best thing to being there.

 

[blossomz]

I'm watching too! They went to San Diego using DVC. Always a tear jerker!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So DH just told me that he planned to surprise us with a trip to WDW in Feb. but decided to cancel it because we really can't afford it. He had everything planned. Plane tickets bought and ADR's made. He even make an ADR for CRT on Valentine's day! Oh well we really can't afford it and it would mean taking DD out of school again and we really can't do that.
One of the reasons we can't do it is that DD and I are making an unplanned trip back to Pa. for Christmas so that will take some of our money. I had told you all back in August that my Dad was looking at having to have open heart surgery. He went to get a second opinion and told that doctor that he really didn't want to have it done and that doctor said okay. In October he went to see his regular doctor again and he said his valve is leaking and that he thinks he really needs the surgery. My Dad really didn't want to agree to it because he doesn't want to go through all that again. He said he would though for his family. He had a test done a few weeks ago and went to see the doctor on Friday. The doctor told him that the valve is leaking but it isn't causing any problems because of where it is leaking and that surgery isn't necessary right now. Woo Hoo! We are so relieved. It has been quite the roller coaster. Anyway we bought tickets to go home thinking that we would need to help while he recovered. That won't be the case now but we are still going home. So Disney is out. That's okay though we will still be going in June and it's more important for us to go home and see our family.
Sorry this is so long!

 

[blossomz]

Liza...They are going to BLT!!:

DLI..hope your Dad continues to do well. Sorry about the Disney trip.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So I'm having my weekly cry fest watching Americas extreme home make over and as a bonus switching over to Wizard of Oz. I swear, those two shows and forget it. First of all, me babbling like a baby is not a pretty thing. My nose swells up and I swear I look like Karl Marlden.

Anyway, the family is hanging out at Disney and they all have on DVC shirts. I missed where they were staying at but I wonder if disney donated a membership? If anyone's seen the show the sponsers usually donate the gifts.



I'm in for the virtual meet. Next best thing to being there.

I have been getting all mushy watching it too. They are in San Francisco.

 

[eliza61]

So DH just told me that he planned to surprise us with a trip to WDW in Feb. but decided to cancel it because we really can't afford it. He had everything planned. Plane tickets bought and ADR's made. He even make an ADR for CRT on Valentine's day! Oh well we really can't afford it and it would mean taking DD out of school again and we really can't do that.
One of the reasons we can't do it is that DD and I are making an unplanned trip back to Pa. for Christmas so that will take some of our money. I had told you all back in August that my Dad was looking at having to have open heart surgery. He went to get a second opinion and told that doctor that he really didn't want to have it done and that doctor said okay. In October he went to see his regular doctor again and he said his valve is leaking and that he thinks he really needs the surgery. My Dad really didn't want to agree to it because he doesn't want to go through all that again. He said he would though for his family. He had a test done a few weeks ago and went to see the doctor on Friday. The doctor told him that the valve is leaking but it isn't causing any problems because of where it is leaking and that surgery isn't necessary right now. Woo Hoo! We are so relieved. It has been quite the roller coaster. Anyway we bought tickets to go home thinking that we would need to help while he recovered. That won't be the case now but we are still going home. So Disney is out. That's okay though we will still be going in June and it's more important for us to go home and see our family.
Sorry this is so long!

Now didn't you just read I was already babbling like an idiot over extreme home maker?
Tell Dad to stay well and enjoy your time at home. Disney is not going any where and it will be nice to be with your dad and just enjoy being with him with a lot less stress.
Enjoy your time. It will be a great vacation with pop.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Liza...They are going to BLT!!:

DLI..hope your Dad continues to do well. Sorry about the Disney trip.

Yea aren't they lucky!
Thanks Blossomz. I guess I'd be more disappointed had I been planning it and didn't have another one to look forward to.

 

[blossomz]

DLI..let me know if you are in our area!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Now didn't you just read I was already babbling like an idiot over extreme home maker?
Tell Dad to stay well and enjoy your time at home. Disney is not going any where and it will be nice to be with your dad and just enjoy being with him with a lot less stress.
Enjoy your time.

Sorry Eliza! Thanks you are right and I will do that!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI..let me know if you are in our area!

I will do that! I would be fun to have our own little meet!

 

[blossomz]

I will do that! I would be fun to have our own little meet!

Great! I know it isn't Disney but...

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Great! I know it isn't Disney but...

That's right!

 

[Oshawa]

Such faith! I hope your stay is the best ever.

Thanks Muushka! We are so looking forward to it.