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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Welcome back Dory! Glad you had a good trip and got to enjoy all the decorations.

Muushka - I've recently started thinking we might have to try a cruise some day and seeing those pictures and hearing how much you enjoyed it may have clinched that idea!

What a great picture Twinklebug! lol I wonder if he swings by every day?!?

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Kathy - Great pictures. Where is that desk area in the lodge?

Maria- Have a great time and save some of that nice weather for us.

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[DVCGeek]

I'd love to see some from Christmas down there. I don't think I've seen any yet from SSR

Here ya' go! (I can never decide what to post, but if I have pics of something someone wants to see I'm happy to share. I went to all the deluxe Disney resorts last trip {Sorry, no Swolphin} specifically to check out the decorations.) These are from Dec. 3, 2009:

 

[twinklebug]

Thanks for the SSR pics DVCGeek. We spent New Years Eve through the 5th there last year & I vaguely recall the tree & poinsettias. I didn't really appreciate the decor -- it's good to see it again.

I've been spending the better part of the weekend setting up our tree and it occurred to me that with the Disney Christmas trees, you can't see into the tree. The same tree style is used for all resorts in Small, Medium, Large & XL sizes, but they're all the same. I wonder what sort of construction they used that makes them so full.

 

[Berta]

Jumping in with the group if I may...we LOVE our VWL home away from home, and are looking forward to our next trip in June 2010! Time to make ADRs!!! WOOO HOOO...Artist's Point, here I come!

Does anyone have a room # recommendation for a nice view of Bay Lake from the Villas?

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi Berta,

Ask for a high floor, pool view near the elevators. That's where we were on our first trip "home" and it was spectacular! Loved watching and listening to the Electric Water Pageant every night from the balcony.

Jill

 

[cheer4bison]

Sadly, it all comes to a close, but we had a great time!

Saw teapot and Mr. teapot yesterday at Epcot, and got to chat for awhile(actually I was doing most of the chatting) We missed the Merry Mixer(again). We were sitting at America, and realized at 4:45 that it was going on. None of us had the energy to RUN to get there before 5. Steve and Joy told us about it, and after hearing the crowd issues, glad we missed it.

I have to say what a great meet it was with all the groupies, and to make friendships beyond the web. Thanks to all those that were there, sorry we missed those who couldnt make it.

See yall when we get home

Thanks for the amazing updates during your visit to our beloved lodge. It was such a special treat to log in knowing that you had probably left all of us here at home a message. Next best thing to being there. Just wanted you to know we appreciated your efforts!

Thanks to all the other groupies who have posted such great photos lately.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kathy - Great pictures. Where is that desk area in the lodge?

It's located on the level above the lobby in the corner that would kind of be above the restrooms and entrance to Whispering Canyon.

Here ya' go! (I can never decide what to post, but if I have pics of something someone wants to see I'm happy to share. I went to all the deluxe Disney resorts last trip {Sorry, no Swolphin} specifically to check out the decorations.) These are from Dec. 3, 2009:

Thanks DVCGeek - great pictures! I wonder how many poinsettias are used just at SSR much less WDW during the holidays!

Jumping in with the group if I may...we LOVE our VWL home away from home, and are looking forward to our next trip in June 2010! Time to make ADRs!!! WOOO HOOO...Artist's Point, here I come!

Does anyone have a room # recommendation for a nice view of Bay Lake from the Villas?

Welcome to the Groupies Berta! I'd do the request cheer4bison suggested. I learned after one trip to not request a specific room. When that wasn't available they gave us something completely opposite b/c they didn't know why we requested that particular room.

 

[blossomz]

Hi Berta! Welcome to the friendliest thread in the west! (and all over the internet) Pull up a rocker and set awhile. Oh..and don't forget to grab a siggie. Directions are on page one. Welcome!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for the amazing updates during your visit to our beloved lodge. It was such a special treat to log in knowing that you had probably left all of us here at home a message. Next best thing to being there. Just wanted you to know we appreciated your efforts!

Thanks to all the other groupies who have posted such great photos lately.

You are most welcome. I am glad to share in our adventures there. I look forward to doing the same with others that are there as well.

One crazy thing happened I forgot to share from Thurs night. DD and I were at BW parking lot, and it was still about 82* at that time. As I was pulling out, I came upon a cornsnake that was about 3' long and moving really slow. I didnt want to run over it, and gave it time to cross in front of the van. Then this lady is just walking along talking on the phone and I try to warn her, but alas too late, she bout jumps out of her skin, hollers "snake" and walks way around the lot to get away from it. Crazy thing for me is the next day it turns cold. Warm enough for a snake one day, cold enough to snow at home the next!

 

[Muushka]

Snakes!! I hate snakes!!!

Welcome back Dory! Glad you had a good trip and got to enjoy all the decorations.

Muushka - I've recently started thinking we might have to try a cruise some day and seeing those pictures and hearing how much you enjoyed it may have clinched that idea!

What a great picture Twinklebug! lol I wonder if he swings by every day?!?

You go girl on the cruise thing! Let me know if you need any tips on shopping for one, I about have a PhD in cruise shopping by now!

Jumping in with the group if I may...we LOVE our VWL home away from home, and are looking forward to our next trip in June 2010! Time to make ADRs!!! WOOO HOOO...Artist's Point, here I come!

Does anyone have a room # recommendation for a nice view of Bay Lake from the Villas?

Welcome Berta! I once worked with a Berta, you aren't by any chance a lab type person are you?

I have added you to the dates list, as was mentioned, grab that rocker and stay a while!

Oh, and Happy Birthday to Mickeymorse!!!

Happy trails Maria!!

 

[horselover]

Firstly I just want to say thank you to all for your condolences & prayers for my sister's passing. Your support was a great comfort to me.

So it's been a crazy couple of weeks around here. Our trip did indeed happen, but certainly not in the way I had planned or imagined it. After my sister passed on Wed. I really felt like the best thing would be for me to send DH & the kids along without me & stay home with the rest of my family, but my mom insisted I go. I probably should have listened to my instincts. While I was at least able to have some fun it was exhausting. I flew down with DH & the kids on Friday then flew on Sun. morning alone for the wake on Sun. afternoon. The funeral was scheduled for Mon. morning followed by a luncheon & then I caught a 4:15 flight back to Orlando. We had rented a car so I jumped in my car after landing at 7:30 & hightailed it back to VWL. Ran to the room to change, jumped on the boat & met the boys & DH on Main Street at 8:50. I don't think I've ever had such a greeting my kids. I guess they missed me. We had Tue. & most of Wed. & then flew home Wed. night. I would have given anything for 1 more night, but I had to be back to work on Thu. VWL & the parks were all that I expected them to be. Beautiful decorations. The crowds were not light as I thought they might be. I'll echo the sentiment that has been voiced in the past. Free dining has ruined the off seasons.

Sadly I did miss the groupie meet. The boys insisted we do all the fun things I had missed on Tue. So we headed off to Epcot & then barely made it over to DHS in time to see the Osborne Lights. So glad we did. They were amazing.

I was very fortunate to run into DiznyDi & Dad not once but twice! Hi Di & Rich! I was hoping I'd run into Jimmy & Tammy too, but we never did.

I see we've already had lots of pics, but your can never see to many right? Here are a few.

VWL lobby tree

Various WL decorations.

And last but not least.

Hope everyone is well. Safe journeys & magical trips to all heading down soon.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the pics fix HL! Wish I could have been there to meet you.



OK, this is THE COOLEST garage Christmas lighting EVER! And it is Disney related! Created by an imagineer.

We are Guitar Hero fans and that is our favorite song to play (on easy of course).

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177295

 

[eliza61]

HL, thank you for the gorgeous picture of the castle. Sending love to you and your family. Get some rest!

Mush, That is so cool. Sid is also a big guitar hero nut. This year he wants DJ hero which is the same premise as Guitar hero but with turntables.

Time for thinking caps gang. If any recent returnees went shopping see if you can get these.

Unscramble the letters below to find a list of Magic Kingdom shops:

yrkentaeeadr
kimsreiscy
emmpiruo
tuncnobtouyy
oeaesftcmnnurvh
apecahu
rbacripth a
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Good luck!

 

[wildernessDad]

Surprise surprise!

Crystal Palace has great food!

We ate dinner there last night and everything was great!

 

[Inkmahm]

We're back! Had a great trip to VWL before the cruise and then really enjoyed the 1 week eastern itinerary on the Magic. Spent Saturday night at BLT in a one bedroom and then flew home last night.

I didn't want to like BLt but I DO! It was great to walk to the MK, which was REALLY crowded on Saturday, by the way. They had everything open, even 3 trains on the tracks. I've not seen Peco Bill's open in years but it was open on Saturday.

 

[tea pot]

Back from the World and missing it already... The Groupie meet was wonderful!
Meeting Groupie friends face to face was so special. We really did miss all of you..

Sorry to say DH was having trouble with his computer as well as difficulty staying connected to the Internet. so I did write a few short TR updates but they never made it to post.

We did manage to read back to the virtual meet.. Oh Boy did we laugh...
Kat your pictures were too Perfect and This.....Muushka!

Nope, poor pitiful, lodgeless us. Noses pressed against the glass, tear in the corner of one eye, hungry.....

My Mr Tea Pot or Coffee Pot as Dizny Dad suggested couldn't get enough he kept Quoting you to anyone that would listen and when we saw Jimmy and family at Epcot he had to tell him all about it .. a real Dickens Story

I'm still trying to get back into gear.. need to upload photos to post...


Wilderness Dad you Made It I especially loved your last minute count down you made me get excited and I was already down there..... There were still some VWL things in the store when we left. I got (and though of you) a luggage tag, photo album and photo frame. Ask them it they have any more things out back ,they said that the were trying to put items out as the came across them.

horselover so sorry we missed you but I'm glad you made it down. Take of yourself, you and your family are in my prayers.

OK, this is THE COOLEST garage Christmas lighting EVER! And it is Disney related! Created by an imagineer.

We are Guitar Hero fans and that is our favorite song to play (on easy of course).

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177295

I Passed this onto my youngest DD and her DBF they loved it... thanks

Back with Pictures

 

[blossomz]

Happy Birthday Mickey Morse!

 

[Muushka]

We're back! Had a great trip to VWL before the cruise and then really enjoyed the 1 week eastern itinerary on the Magic. Spent Saturday night at BLT in a one bedroom and then flew home last night.

I didn't want to like BLt but I DO! It was great to walk to the MK, which was REALLY crowded on Saturday, by the way. They had everything open, even 3 trains on the tracks. I've not seen Peco Bill's open in years but it was open on Saturday.

Welcome home TP and Ink! I am pretty surprised about Pecos Bill being closed frequently. We usually eat there! I guess we shouldn't take that for granted!

TP, glad your daughter enjoyed the GH. I showed Mr Muush when he got home from work (what a lovely thing to be able to say!) and he really appreciated it too. Makes me want to drag out the guitar and have a battle!

I hope you both make a gentle landing back to reality!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

It's located on the level above the lobby in the corner that would kind of be above the restrooms and entrance to Whispering Canyon.

Thanks Kathy. Will be sure to check it out next week.

OK, this is THE COOLEST garage Christmas lighting EVER! And it is Disney related! Created by an imagineer.

We are Guitar Hero fans and that is our favorite song to play (on easy of course).

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177295

That is REALLY COOL!

Welcome back TP & Inkmahm. Glad everyone had a great time.

WD - Hope you are having fun. We love CP.

HL- Thanks so much for sharing the pics. Glad you were able to spend some time at our home away from home during such a difficult time for you and your family.

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