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

[Oshawa]

Happy New Year Groupies!! All the best for 2010!!

Only 4 more days to go and we are on our way.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

We begin our first visit to VWL on Tuesday! We are in Florida now visiting family and can't wait to head to WDW. We aren't planning on any park visits--just getting to know VWL. Three days of relaxation, food and fun. We're charging the battery on the camera so we'll post picks next week. Tonight, we sleep with visions of mooses and bunnies dancing in our brains.

Sounds heavenly!

Have a great time and will be watching for those pictures.

Happy New Year groupies and best wishes for a healthy, joyful 2010!

 

[horselover]

We begin our first visit to VWL on Tuesday! We are in Florida now visiting family and can't wait to head to WDW. We aren't planning on any park visits--just getting to know VWL. Three days of relaxation, food and fun. We're charging the battery on the camera so we'll post picks next week. Tonight, we sleep with visions of mooses and bunnies dancing in our brains.

1st visit how exciting! I see into your future & I predict you will love it!

Happy New Year Groupies!! All the best for 2010!!

Only 4 more days to go and we are on our way.

Woo hoo!

Hi Dory!

Can someone refresh my memory on what you get in the kitchenette in a studio? I'm very spoiled by 1 BRs now, but since it's just DS9 & myself in March there's really no need for it. I remember seeing plastic silverware, but that's about all I remember. We usually eat breakfast in the room. Are there disposable bowls & if you run out before trash & towel day is there anyway to get more? Thanks groupies!

 

[jimmytammy]

1st visit how exciting! I see into your future & I predict you will love it!



Woo hoo!

Hi Dory!

Can someone refresh my memory on what you get in the kitchenette in a studio? I'm very spoiled by 1 BRs now, but since it's just DS9 & myself in March there's really no need for it. I remember seeing plastic silverware, but that's about all I remember. We usually eat breakfast in the room. Are there disposable bowls & if you run out before trash & towel day is there anyway to get more? Thanks groupies!

The best I remember there are paper plates and bowls. There is a MW and I believe a toaster You can get more if you call Mousekeeping.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy New Years to all!! And as many have said, I too wish for all here to have a healthy and prosperous year. May God Bless us all in the coming year.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

As promised here are some pics from our trip

This guy was always hanging out on our neighbors balcony

More views from balcony

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Not sure how many of you remember our last trip Whispering Canyon with my dad but for those of you that don't let's just say my dad can give better than anyone they have working there. My daughter loves this interaction with the CM's and her grandpa so she insisted we return here with him on this trip. She was not disappointed. We had MT as our server. We were told MT stood for "More Trouble want some?" when we asked. She was great and seemed to enjoy that our table was giving it as good as we were getting it. She broke character a few times just to point out to my dad and I how some of the other customers were looking at her like she was crazy..lol...She was very entertaining!

My wife trying to act like she doesn't know us

Lobby tree

The reason my live reports stopped. My son taking over the laptop.

Blurry pic of kids in lobby

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Not sure how many of you remember our last trip Whispering Canyon with my dad but for those of you that don't let's just say my dad can give better than anyone they have working there. My daughter loves this interaction with the CM's and her grandpa so she insisted we return here with him on this trip. She was not disappointed. We had MT as our server. We were told MT stood for "More Trouble want some?" when we asked. She was great and seemed to enjoy that our table was giving it as good as we were getting it. She broke character a few times just to point out to my dad and I how some of the other customers were looking at her like she was crazy..lol...She was very entertaining!

Loved the pictures DisneyNutzy! We had MT as our server before at WC and she was wonderful! Thanks for sharing pictures and stories.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Early morning WL dock heading to CP for breakfast

The MK empty. The only time we would see it look like this during our trip. We had heard the crowds were bad during the holidays but it was even worse than we anticipated. You absolutely had to be in the parks early if you wanted to see anything.

My maxed out Buzz score!! Don't ask the secret because I am not telling..lol

My daughter score...she is getting there

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for the pics DisneyNutzy. Looks like you had a great view from your room. 5 more sleeps for me. Can't wait to escape this cold. Brrrrrrr. Even if it is for only 4 nights.

 

[Oshawa]

mickeymorse, I notice from your signature that you are going to the marathon weekend. So am I! What race are you taking part in?
I am so excited. Only 4 more sleeps!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Hi Oshawa. The DW and I are both running the 1/2 on Sat. We wanted to enjoy the rest of our trip. I know how awful I usually feel after a full one. We are pasta loading at Tonys for lunch then Tutto for dinner on Friday. Which race are you doing? It will be great just to escape this Ontario cold snap. I must have been a good boy this year because my DW even gave me an 80 minute massage for Christmas at Sturdy Branches

 

[Granny]

We got some very good news just before Christmas - my husband got a new job!!! It is at about half pay of his old job, but after 1 year with no job, we will take it. He starts mid January. My job had me on the road over 50% of the time last year, but I should be able to reduce that to about 30% this year. I am keeping my fingers crossed. The commute between Ottawa and Nova Scotia is a little long.

I can't wait to go on my first trip home to the lodge in March. Right now I am up to my "assets" in ice and snow here in Canada and am already sick of it... I am also currently planning my Christmas trip next year. I am thinking Dec 19 - Dec 29th. I hate the thought of the crowds, but my eldest daughter will be in her final year of high school and I do not want to pull her out to travel at a less crowded time.

Wishing everyone all the best in health and happiness for 2010

Claire...that's great news on the job front! And we went one year during Christmas and it was awesome! Yes the parks will be wall to wall but the beauty of DVC is you don't have to worry so much about "missing" something....you'll be back soon! We did a lot of resort hopping to see the various decorations and focused on attractions that are only there at that time (Candlelight Processional, Osborne Lights, etc). You'll find that it isn't very crowded on the 19th but it picks up steam each day and between Dec 24-29 will be packed. It's still a great time to go and of course WL/VWL look perfect at that time.

We begin our first visit to VWL on Tuesday! We are in Florida now visiting family and can't wait to head to WDW. We aren't planning on any park visits--just getting to know VWL. Three days of relaxation, food and fun. We're charging the battery on the camera so we'll post picks next week. Tonight, we sleep with visions of mooses and bunnies dancing in our brains.

Thanks for posting...you will have a great time at VWL and it's a wonderful resort to explore. The Lodge Tour, looking for Hidden Mickey's (they'll give you a sheet at Guest s\Services to help you) and all the nooks and crannies make for a very relaxing yet fun vacation. You definitely have the right attitude going in.

Sounds heavenly!

Have a great time and will be watching for those pictures.

Happy New Year groupies and best wishes for a healthy, joyful 2010!

DORY!! Great to see you here, and have a great 2010!

As promised here are some pics from our trip

Nutzy...thanks for all the pictures and stories. It really sounds like it was a fantastic trip for your family.

 

[Oshawa]

Hi Oshawa. The DW and I are both running the 1/2 on Sat. We wanted to enjoy the rest of our trip. I know how awful I usually feel after a full one. We are pasta loading at Tonys for lunch then Tutto for dinner on Friday. Which race are you doing? It will be great just to escape this Ontario cold snap. I must have been a good boy this year because my DW even gave me an 80 minute massage for Christmas at Sturdy Branches

The five of us (DH, and our two DS's and my cousin) are doing the family 5K. We are going to Tony's too for dinner though. Then I am doing the Goofy. Not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for this.
It's those darn medals when I see them I just want to keep adding them to my collection.
You must have been a very good boy this year. That will be well deserved after the race. I will try and hit the massage tents after the 1/2 and the full. We will be there till the 17th so I am hoping I won't be too bad for the rest of the trip. Last time I did the full, I had to come down the stairs backwards for three days. Looked funny but much less painful.
It will be really nice to get away from this cold and snow. It's pretty bad out here today.
Which airport are you leaving from? We leaving from Buffalo. This is the first time we fly from there. I am hoping are flights don't get delayed.
Have an awesome run and a great trip. Enjoy!

 

[Muushka]

Oh my gosh. There is all of this white stuff all over the place. And it's COLD!!!

We had to postpone NH for one day due to my friend's daughter and a car situation, but we are leaving tomorrow. Fun so far!

Claire, congrats on the job front! Good news!

DN, pictures are great, thank you for posting them.

RCharnay, welcome! Can't have too many lovers-of-the-lodge!

Grab our Moosie and try him on for size. I'll bet he would look great on you.

Again, best wishes to all of our runners for a great marathon and a Happy New Year to everyone.

 

[Oshawa]

Oh my gosh. There is all of this white stuff all over the place. And it's COLD!!!

Again, best wishes to all of our runners for a great marathon and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Here too!! Can't wait to get away from it!
Thanks Muushka for the best wishes too!

 

[mickeymorse]

The five of us (DH, and our two DS's and my cousin) are doing the family 5K. We are going to Tony's too for dinner though. Then I am doing the Goofy. Not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for this.
It's those darn medals when I see them I just want to keep adding them to my collection.
You must have been a very good boy this year. That will be well deserved after the race. I will try and hit the massage tents after the 1/2 and the full. We will be there till the 17th so I am hoping I won't be too bad for the rest of the trip. Last time I did the full, I had to come down the stairs backwards for three days. Looked funny but much less painful.
It will be really nice to get away from this cold and snow. It's pretty bad out here today.
Which airport are you leaving from? We leaving from Buffalo. This is the first time we fly from there. I am hoping are flights don't get delayed.
Have an awesome run and a great trip. Enjoy!

The GOOFY......Impressive ( okay a little crazy too ) Good luck and hope you recover quickly. We are flying out of Detroit. We are just across the border. The only way to go. I flew out of Pearson once and won't do it again. Just finished a cold 4 miler and the wind was frigid. My face is only now defrosting. Are you staying at the Lodge?

Oh my gosh. There is all of this white stuff all over the place. And it's COLD!!!

We had to postpone NH for one day due to my friend's daughter and a car situation, but we are leaving tomorrow. Fun so far!

Again, best wishes to all of our runners for a great marathon and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Hi Muushka. Thanks for the well wishes.

Rob

 

[tea pot]

Oh my gosh. There is all of this white stuff all over the place. And it's COLD!!!

Welcome to New England Take lots of pictures to share. Have Fun

As promised here are some pics from our trip

This guy was always hanging out on our neighbors balcony

What great Neighbors
Thanks DisneyNutzy so much for the Pictures.. and Wow not going to share the Buzz secert How about a hint?
Looks like you and your family had some Magical Moments. They will last a life time

Hey Dory Great to have you back in 2010

Granny Love your description of the Lodge and Disney at Christmas. I'm missing it already.

Oshawa and MickeymorseBest of Luck and have a Magical time in the Sun

 

[Oshawa]

The GOOFY......Impressive ( okay a little crazy too ) Good luck and hope you recover quickly. We are flying out of Detroit. We are just across the border. The only way to go. I flew out of Pearson once and won't do it again. Just finished a cold 4 miler and the wind was frigid. My face is only now defrosting. Are you staying at the Lodge?



Hi Muushka. Thanks for the well wishes.

Rob

My hubby would totally agree with you!! I'm really nervous. I would like to do my personal best at each race but I will just be happy to finish with a smile on my face and the medals around my neck.
We flew out of Pearson the first few times but it's so much cheaper out of Buffalo that we thought we would give a try. With the price difference it was totally worth the two hour drive. A lot of people I talk to love flying from there. Fingers crossed.
We are staying at other home...Animal Kingdom Lodge. We have booked a trip to the Lodge in October. Will be weird this will be the first time in long time that I go to Disney without running a race. We are really looking forward to that trip too. We purchased points at the Lodge without even seeing it. We are taking a sneak a peek when we go for dinner at the Whispering Canyon on Saturday night.
Have a safe trip!!

 

[Oshawa]

Oshawa and MickeymorseBest of Luck and have a Magical time in the Sun

Thank you so much tea pot.