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

[Oshawa]

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!

Enjoy your time with your Dad.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Enjoy your time with your Dad.

Thanks!

 

[MiaSRN62]

DLI...I know how sad it can be to have to cancel a wdw trip (definitely been there).....but so nice you're able to spend time with family and very glad to hear your dad doesn't need the surgery
PS : WHere in PA will u be visiting ?

eliza...when is your Paris trip again ? And yes...I'll take lots of pics for sure. But you have to take lots in DLP for us !!! I would love to go to Paris !

So no luck whatsoever booking dining ! Nothing I wanted or that fit into our touring plans was available for Dec 12, 13 or 15 !!!! I took Yak and Yeti on Dec 14 just to book something. But all our standard favs had no availability (Boma, Whispering Canyon, Cape May Cafe, Chef Mickey, 1900 Park Fare, Kona, Rose & Crown, Le Cellier....I could go on). WL did have Artist Point one night but the time wasn't great and my daughter wasn't crazy about the menu. Oh well....looks like all counter service for us... I'm really not suprised considering I booked this trip so late. I'm just happy to be going at all !


Maria ----> 27 days till I'm in WDW

 

[MiaSRN62]

Kathy (KAT4DISNEY) Nov 6-7 AKV Nov 12-17 VWL
BWV Dreamin Nov. 11th - 14th, Disney's HHI.
Muushka Nov 19-23 OKW Waaaah, no VWL....but then an 11 night cruise!

Hey you Groupies either in WDW, HHI or a cruise (or headed there soon) ....hope you're having fun there or having fun doing the final Moosie countdown dance !

Maria

 

[eliza61]

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eliza...when is your Paris trip again ? And yes...I'll take lots of pics for sure. But you have to take lots in DLP for us !!! I would love to go to Paris !

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Trivia Sort of Wilderness-y.
Although it is often considered one of the 'original 3 resorts" that opened with the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and campground actually didn't opend until November 19 1971. It is located on a 750- acre cypress and pine forest between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. It has 784 RV and tent campsites as well as 408 cabins.

I am often amazed at the engineering behind disney, creating a 700+ acre forest in the middle of central florida swamp land must have been amazing to see.


Hey Maria,
Our trip is 5/19-5/26. We're won't be staying on site in DLP instead will base in Central Paris. We've got 2 days planned at DLP then 2 days planned visiting the cognac/champagne regions of France. Hennessey, Couvasier and Remy Martin are all produced in France so we're going to schelp from one winery to another. Guarenteed, you'll be able to track our tour progress by the fuzziness of the pictures.

Muushka,
You're up to bat next. Have an absolutely great trip. 11 days at sea sound divine. How many days are you at OKW? Happy 50th to your bud, enjoy the celebration.

 

[MiaSRN62]

It has 784 RV and tent campsites

Wow...had no idea it had this many RV/camp sites...that place is bigger than I thought !

Guarenteed, you'll be able to track our tour progress by the fuzziness of the pictures.

....cracked me up ! I know with me, wine goes right to my head---I'd be lucky to even be able to snap any pics ! Your trip sounds great eliza !


Maria

 

[horselover]

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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!

Congrats Oshawa! We might be there about the same time, but I don't think we'll be staying at the Lodge this time. DS11 wants to try our other home AKV. I predict you will be blown away by our Lodge!

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!

Sorry to hear you had to cancel your surprise trip. What a great DH you have! I hope he was able to get a refund on the plane tix. Continued prayers for your Dad that he will not have to have surgery.

So no luck whatsoever booking dining ! Nothing I wanted or that fit into our touring plans was available for Dec 12, 13 or 15 !!!! I took Yak and Yeti on Dec 14 just to book something. But all our standard favs had no availability (Boma, Whispering Canyon, Cape May Cafe, Chef Mickey, 1900 Park Fare, Kona, Rose & Crown, Le Cellier....I could go on). WL did have Artist Point one night but the time wasn't great and my daughter wasn't crazy about the menu. Oh well....looks like all counter service for us... I'm really not suprised considering I booked this trip so late. I'm just happy to be going at all !


Maria ----> 27 days till I'm in WDW

Sorry to hear you struck out on your ADRs Maria. Maybe you'll get lucky & the concierge will be able to find you something once you get there. But like you said at least you'll be in the World. What's better than that!

Question for the groupies. Where is the closest grocery store to VWL? We'll need to pick up some breakfast stuff & some odds & ends for our trip in 18 more days!!!!

 

[eliza61]

Question for the groupies. Where is the closest grocery store to VWL? We'll need to pick up some breakfast stuff & some odds & ends for our trip in 18 more days!!!!

Hey HL,
There is a goodings supermarket at the crossroads shopping plaza. I believe that is SR535. The street is called some thing else but can't remember it. It is right outside of DTD. Do you know where the good neighbor hotels are, on hotel plaza blvd? It's down the block from them.

 

[DVCGeek]

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!

That's wonderful news! Sorry to hear about the delay in your next Disney trip and having to forgo CRT, but people, especially family, should come before the even the Mouse...

 

[DVCGeek]

11 months out & I just booked a ressie for our Lodeg's sister. Please put me down for 6 days / 5 nights in a studio @ VGC arriving Oct. 16th 2010 and departing Oct. 21st! It'll be our first trip to our VGC add-on home and I can't wait.

 

[DiznyDi]

Good Morning Groupies

Nice to see you back Oshawa! Your first stay at the Lodge will be wonderful!

Boy Eliza, Paris!! I am so happy for you. Are you doing any other countries in Europe, or just France? We've been to Germany multiple times (have relatives) and love the quaint villages, quiet walks through the countryside - think Sound of Music - sausages, breads, castles and domes (churches). Believe it or not, we also enjoy visiting the cemeteries - there is so much history. Take pencils and white paper to do 'rubbings' of unusual things, bring them home and frame them!

DLI so sorry you had to cancel your trip. Being with your family during the holidays will be wonderful. Prayers for your Dad. I lost mine a year ago and miss him terribly. Enjoy every moment spent with him.

Wow Maria so sorry you aren't able to get ADR's. We'll be dining at the Turf Club on Saturday the 12th. Would you like to join us?

Our honeymooners are back. They thoroughly enjoyed their WDW experience split between VWL and SSR. FYI for anyone that in interested, they booked the Photopass Session while at VWL and received a 20% DVC discount. This only added to the magic as we weren't aware this was offered.
Both became ill while at the world. DSIL toward the end of their stay and DD the day the left. DD is hospitalized 2 days after returning home. Dr. says both became infected with H1N1 on their wedding day! DD is out of the hospital and recuperating at her new home in PA and trying to be the 'proper' wife. What a way to start a marriage.

Muush, you should be in single digits!

As for us, 16 day to go....

 

[stopher1]

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.

Muushka, here's what we look at every day in our family room. Thought you'd enjoy it too!

 

[DVCGeek]

Dr. says both became infected with H1N1 on their wedding day! DD is out of the hospital and recuperating at her new home in PA and trying to be the 'proper' wife. What a way to start a marriage.

Yowsers! Glad they could still enjoy their trip. In sickness and in health I guess...

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Maria - also sorry to hear about your ADR issues. Don't let food ruin your trip; lots of great non-TS options and who knows; you could always attempt a few walk ups or same-day ADRs; maybe you'll get a pleasant surprise!

 

[twinklebug]

Our honeymooners are back. They thoroughly enjoyed their WDW experience split between VWL and SSR. FYI for anyone that in interested, they booked the Photopass Session while at VWL and received a 20% DVC discount. This only added to the magic as we weren't aware this was offered.
Both became ill while at the world. DSIL toward the end of their stay and DD the day the left. DD is hospitalized 2 days after returning home. Dr. says both became infected with H1N1 on their wedding day! DD is out of the hospital and recuperating at her new home in PA and trying to be the 'proper' wife. What a way to start a marriage.

Hospitalized from the H1N1? Wow. Every other case I've heard of had worse results. I'm so glad she's recovering well. What a way to start a new life.

Question... what is a "proper" wife these days? I hope it means planning the next Disney vacation & not cooking/cleaning

 

[stopher1]

11 months out & I just booked a ressie for our Lodeg's sister. Please put me down for 6 days / 5 nights in a studio @ VGC arriving Oct. 16th 2010 and departing Oct. 21st! It'll be our first trip to our VGC add-on home and I can't wait.

Ooh - I'll be going out to VGC myself, in just a couple of weeks. I'll be at VGC from Dec. 3 - 5. I can't wait to go back. DW and I stayed in a standard hotel room earlier this year for our anniversary. Trying to decide when the next visit out there will be now...

I'm so stoked for our March visit to the Lodge. Made our dining reservations over the weekend. We're really looking forward to trying Artist Point.

Have a great day all.

 

[lisah0711]

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

I will help you remember if you remind me when the Groupies meet is . . .

DLI, sorry about your trip. It's good to go see your Dad and you get to see blossomz, too.

DisneyDi, for your sick daughter and missing your Dad. My Dad has been gone for almost 5 years and I still miss him every day. It was always his dream that we all go to WDW together and we are doing that in about 33 days!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . Question... what is a "proper" wife these days? I hope it means planning the next Disney vacation & not cooking/cleaning

In DiznDi's image! Is there a better role model?

 

[horselover]

Question... what is a "proper" wife these days? I hope it means planning the next Disney vacation & not cooking/cleaning

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI...I know how sad it can be to have to cancel a wdw trip (definitely been there).....but so nice you're able to spend time with family and very glad to hear your dad doesn't need the surgery
PS : WHere in PA will u be visiting ?
Maria ----> 27 days till I'm in WDW

Thanks Maria. We will be in the Reading area. Sorry you didn't get the ADR's you wanted and I hope you can get some when you are there.

Sorry to hear you had to cancel your surprise trip. What a great DH you have! I hope he was able to get a refund on the plane tix. Continued prayers for your Dad that he will not have to have surgery.

Thanks HL. My DH is really good about this kind of stuff. He was really looking forward to surprising us. He told me he originally made ressies for VGC!!!Oh how I would love to stay there. We can use our plane tickets in the summer when we go back to Pa.

That's wonderful news! Sorry to hear about the delay in your next Disney trip and having to forgo CRT, but people, especially family, should come before the even the Mouse...

I agree! Thanks!

Good Morning Groupies
DLI so sorry you had to cancel your trip. Being with your family during the holidays will be wonderful. Prayers for your Dad. I lost mine a year ago and miss him terribly. Enjoy every moment spent with him.

Our honeymooners are back. They thoroughly enjoyed their WDW experience split between VWL and SSR. FYI for anyone that in interested, they booked the Photopass Session while at VWL and received a 20% DVC discount. This only added to the magic as we weren't aware this was offered.
Both became ill while at the world. DSIL toward the end of their stay and DD the day the left. DD is hospitalized 2 days after returning home. Dr. says both became infected with H1N1 on their wedding day! DD is out of the hospital and recuperating at her new home in PA and trying to be the 'proper' wife. What a way to start a marriage.

As for us, 16 day to go....

Boy talk about in sickness and in health! Glad they got to enjoy their trip though. Hope they are back to good health! Sorry about your Dad. Having your parents age is so hard.

In DiznDi's image! Is there a better role model?

Good answer!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Wow Maria so sorry you aren't able to get ADR's. We'll be dining at the Turf Club on Saturday the 12th. Would you like to join us?

So nice of you to offer Diane ! We did have hopes of getting to Epcot once we checked into our room. I should be just arriving at SSR around 5 pm ? Hopefully get the keys at that time and unpack in our room and then our plan was to go to Epcot. So that night I was trying to get anything in either Epcot or BC/BWV......nothing. The only thing was Nine Dragons restaurant and didn't feel like that. what time is your Turf Club dinner ? Maybe we could even stop by and say "hi" before trying to find some counter service in Epcot. Mexico and England have good counter options. Let me know and thanks again


Maria