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

[dsneygirl]

That was taken just a few minutes before 9pm on Friday, Nov 13th!

The park had closed at 8pm but they usually keep the Osborne light show going past closing. They hadn't even announced the last "dance" by the time we left. Our first year we went at the starting time of the lights. It's so crazy and packed then. Now we make it one of the last things to do and it's much calmer.

I had no idea they kept the lights on past closing. Definitely will remember for next year.

We just got back from 3 nights at OKW (we only booked 4 months out) and boy did we miss VWL at Xmas. We did however manage to get our beloved lodge in our family Xmas card

And Ds by the tree

We did the photo shoot with Taisia (sp?) from PR and she was awesome with DS. We got so many good pics and you get $20 off with DVC.

We were disapointed with OKW and visiting VWL made us want to cry. We toured the GF, Poly, Contemporary, BC and BWI and the Xmas decorations at WL still are the best by far, IMHO. Thankfully they have not cut back at all.

We'll be home again in Aug. Can't come soon enough.

 

[jimmytammy]

We just got a card from Stan that he wanted me to pass along to the groupies

He writes...

Dear "Groupies"

It's so hard to put into words what is in our hearts to reach out to all you dear folks.

That celebration with the "W.L. Groupies" was the hit of the year for us. We appreciate the gift card and we will think of all you at dinner. We wish for the "DIS Board" folks the best that God has for you. May this season of the year be one of great rejoicing as we remember His coming to earth.

God Bless and keep you all till we meet again. Thanks much again.

All our love,
Stan and Carolyn "Sweetie" Moore

 

[Inkmahm]

Where is tinkerbell when you need her. Everybody do a moose dance for DisneyNutzy, we've got about 7 inches and it's only 10:00 am. We're expecting 12-18 before tonight.

DLI you should be good for tomorrow, a few years ago I had to work out of my coporate office in Chicago and had to fly out of Philly every day. They are pretty good with cleaning the airport. The storm is supposed to move out by tonight.

No way am I making the Nutcracker. I can exchange the tickets for another performance but the kicker is that the do not guarantee the same seating. So I paid for Orchestra seats and if the only thing available is the upper balcony that's what I have to take (with no refund in difference).
***sighs***
Oh well, can't fight mother nature. I have some relatives visiting from Trinidad and this is the first time seeing snow so they'll have fun.

Be safe every one.

Wow, to never have seen snow before and then the first time will be a foot to a foot and a half? I hope they have boots!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Dsneygirl - Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we will be there tomorrow.

JT - Thanks for sharing the card from Stan and Carolyn. I think you and your family have played a big part in letting them know how special his work at the lodge was. I hope they really enjoy the wonderful retirement they deserve.


I am not very optimistic about getting out tomorrow. I just went to check in online and print out our boarding passes and Continental offered me a ridiculously cheap option to upgrade all our tickets to first class. The cost was close to what our baggage fees would have been. Now we get 2 free bags each and are all in 1st class...Definitely too good to be true...let's hope they can get things cleared up by tomorrow morning...or even the afternoon. As long as we get out I'll be happy. Hopefully the next time you hear from me it will be from the lodge.

For all the groupies in the path of the storm...be careful and safe.

 

[blossomz]

What a nice card from Stan. Well...we are getting snowed in here pretty quickly! Oh well..maybe I'll have a Disney DVD film fest!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Hey groupies...popping in for a snow update here from Maryland. We are getting hammered!!!Already a foot on the ground now and more to come this afternoon. 24" - 36" predicted. We were due for the big one.....

 

[blossomz]

Hey groupies...popping in for a snow update here from Maryland. We are getting hammered!!!Already a foot on the ground now and more to come this afternoon. 24" - 36" predicted. We were due for the big one.....

What part of Maryland? We are not far from the MD/PA line..

 

[BWV Dreamin]

What part of Maryland? We are not far from the MD/PA line..

We're here in Westminster, MD just 20 minutes south of Gettysburg PA. Get much snow?

 

[blossomz]

We are over a foot and it is still coming down!

 

[twinklebug]

BWV Dreamin & Blossomz, You caught me in a giving mood (must be all the holiday shopping and an empty wallet ) I want the two of you to take our share of the snow too. It was supposed to start at 3pm today, but as of 7 (now) the air is still cold & clear - but unusually silent, hmmm.

Anyway - I know my son will complain, but I want you both to take ours and enjoy! Happy Holidays!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI you should be good for tomorrow, a few years ago I had to work out of my coporate office in Chicago and had to fly out of Philly every day. They are pretty good with cleaning the airport. The storm is supposed to move out by tonight.

No way am I making the Nutcracker. I can exchange the tickets for another performance but the kicker is that the do not guarantee the same seating. So I paid for Orchestra seats and if the only thing available is the upper balcony that's what I have to take (with no refund in difference).
***sighs***
Oh well, can't fight mother nature. I have some relatives visiting from Trinidad and this is the first time seeing snow so they'll have fun.

Be safe every one.

Thanks for the encouragement Eliza. We are hoping that our flight out of Omaha does not orginate in the east and the flight crew gets enough sleep. Maybe then we will be okay. Especially if the snow doesn't last too long. Sorry you couldn't make the Nutcracker and I hope when you do end up going you get decent seats.

We just got a card from Stan that he wanted me to pass along to the groupies

He writes...

Dear "Groupies"

It's so hard to put into words what is in our hearts to reach out to all you dear folks.

That celebration with the "W.L. Groupies" was the hit of the year for us. We appreciate the gift card and we will think of all you at dinner. We wish for the "DIS Board" folks the best that God has for you. May this season of the year be one of great rejoicing as we remember His coming to earth.

God Bless and keep you all till we meet again. Thanks much again.

All our love,
Stan and Carolyn "Sweetie" Moore

Aww. That is so nice!

I am not very optimistic about getting out tomorrow. I just went to check in online and print out our boarding passes and Continental offered me a ridiculously cheap option to upgrade all our tickets to first class. The cost was close to what our baggage fees would have been. Now we get 2 free bags each and are all in 1st class...Definitely too good to be true...let's hope they can get things cleared up by tomorrow morning...or even the afternoon. As long as we get out I'll be happy. Hopefully the next time you hear from me it will be from the lodge.

For all the groupies in the path of the storm...be careful and safe.

I will be thinking of you as we are trying to head home. I hope they will get things worked out so you can go. Have a safe trip.

Disnygirl - Great pictures!!!

 

[blossomz]

BWV Dreamin & Blossomz, You caught me in a giving mood (must be all the holiday shopping and an empty wallet ) I want the two of you to take our share of the snow too. It was supposed to start at 3pm today, but as of 7 (now) the air is still cold & clear - but unusually silent, hmmm.

Anyway - I know my son will complain, but I want you both to take ours and enjoy! Happy Holidays!

Gee..thanks!

 

[Muushka]

Aww. That is so nice!



I will be thinking of you as we are trying to head home. I hope they will get things worked out so you can go. Have a safe trip.

Disnygirl - Great pictures!!!

She stole all my lines! Yes, that RS note was very sweet, thanks JT for letting us hear it.

DisneyNutzy I hope you make it there too!

Disnygirl thank you for the pictures! Hey, I noticed you have no Moosie in your siggy. I'll bet he will look very handsome on you!

 

[Happydinks]

We did the values once. I may not be the best person to give a balance review though. Unfortunately I gave birth to 2 big kids, both Sid and Rizzo were over 6ft tall at 13 years, throw in the old guy and we were like the proverbial sardines in a can. The room and the beds were just too small.

They do tend to be noisy, I think maybe because the rooms lead to the outdoors people think the noise just evaporates or is cancelled out. It seemed like no one wanted to use their "indoor" voice.

We only had to make it work 1 day so it wasn't bad, 7 days and there would have been a homicide.

Thanks for the feedback everyone - I am going to pass it on! We were thinking of you Eliza last night as they were showing shots of DC and NYC on the news - and wondered if you were going to attempt your trip into the City. We got about 11 inches of snow here - which basically will stay with us - on the roads (except for the main highways) for a week! Subdivisions will not get plowed which means trying to get out of any neighborhood is like going on a bad theme park ride!

 

[blossomz]

Sunny but verrry cold here in PA for the big clean up!

 

[eliza61]

Thanks for the feedback everyone - I am going to pass it on! We were thinking of you Eliza last night as they were showing shots of DC and NYC on the news - and wondered if you were going to attempt your trip into the City. We got about 11 inches of snow here - which basically will stay with us - on the roads (except for the main highways) for a week! Subdivisions will not get plowed which means trying to get out of any neighborhood is like going on a bad theme park ride!

I'm in a subdivision also. So it will be awhile before they even attempt to plow. I luck up last night, in that the 7:00 pm performance was cancelled. Which means I'll be eligable for a refund if they can't find seats at the same price. Whew.

I've never done Christmas at the world. mainly because the reports of crowds tend to scare me off. But I'm telling you Florida is looking so good right now. Snow is certainly pretty to look at but it's a pain the next morning.

Hobbes looking for a clear path to lift the ole leg

Side door view, of course I need to go to the supermarket today

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

We made it! I don't know how, but Continental got us here. I was up most of the night staring at the Continental site in disbelief that our departure was ON TIME at 7:15 AM. Not sure my neighbors will be speaking to me when I return because I had the snow blower going all night so we could get out.

1st Class upgrade was a score. Our baggage was overweight so we actually saved money. I don't think we could have made the flight with the insane lines at Newark this morning if we didn't have the Elite Access counter. We did have a 3 hour delay once we boarded but I'll take it considering the conditions.

The Lodge looks incredible. This is the first time we have seen the Christmas decorations and we were not disappointed. The long day has taken a toll on the family and they are all passed out. I think I will join them for a quick nap before we hit MK for EMH.

JT - The tree is here and looks great. I will get some pics when we get the decorations up.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Congrats on making it there DisneyNutzy - and on the 1st class upgrade!! Enjoy all the holiday decor and festivities!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Wow Eliza - that looks like mountain snow! We had similar last year on Christmas Day which I spent shoveling and with a snowblower. I for one am happy that joy is being spread out to the east coast this year. I hope everyone stays safe and warm.

We are supposed to get some flurries the next few days but I'm hoping for no more than an inch or two.

 

[Muushka]

Yay! DN made it to our beloved...first class!!!! Enjoy!!!

Once again Eliza, your Hobbes remindes me of my late great Katie. Yuck to the white stuff.