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

[twokats]

Claire and Twokats

Happy Birthday Claire and 2Kats!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE & TWOKATS!!

Time for some cake!

Happy B'Day TwoKats!
Happy B'Day Claire!​

Happy Birthday TwoKats and Claire. Hope you have a magical day!!

Twokats and Claire_ont

Maria

Happy Birthday to Twokats

Happy Birthday to Claire

Happy Birthday to Twokats and Claire

Happy Birthday to you(s)

Happy Birthday Twokats!!

I thank each and every one of you!!! It was awesome getting all the birthday wishes from ya'll here on DIS and from family and friends on Facebook. Thanks again!!!!!

 

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Just wanted to let everyone know we just added Wilderness Lodge Background Music to the broadcast and we do lunch broadcast of lodge background music every day of the week 12pm-1pkm! Check it out. Hope you enjoy.

Joe

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

Just got back from 5 nights at SSR. Not really a Disney trip as most of my time was spent at the ballpark for our softball tournament. I haven't had a chance to catch up yet. What is the general feel on the new point charts? I have not seen them yet.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just wanted to let everyone know we just added Wilderness Lodge Background Music to the broadcast and we do lunch broadcast of lodge background music every day of the week 12pm-1pkm! Check it out. Hope you enjoy.

Joe

Thanks Joe! We just got a 365 internet radio so we will have to check it out!

 

[lisah0711]

As to BLT, my DH and I stayed there for one night in December after our cruise and we really like it! We splurged on a one bedroom MK view.

We loved the rooms at BLT when we went on tour in December. Almost as good at VWL.

I'm wfh tomorrow which is a bonus as I want to try to book Christmas onward at AKV (yea, I'd try for VWL, but unfortunately it's not "home" on paper) Those premier season weekend points are nuts huh? wow.

Hope you got the ressies that you wanted!

Today we are celebrating the birthdays of two of Disney's most fantastic guest and WL groupies Extraordinaire.

Happy Birthday TwoKats and Claire. Hope you have a magical day!!

Happy Belated Birthdays, TwoKats and Claire!

The update is Jammer finally peed!

Yay, Jammer peed! Best wishes to you both for a speedy recovery.

Hey Groupies,

Just got back from 5 nights at SSR. Not really a Disney trip as most of my time was spent at the ballpark for our softball tournament. I haven't had a chance to catch up yet. What is the general feel on the new point charts? I have not seen them yet.

You just got back from another WDW trip, you lucky dog?!?

Just wanted to let everyone know we just added Wilderness Lodge Background Music to the broadcast and we do lunch broadcast of lodge background music every day of the week 12pm-1pkm! Check it out. Hope you enjoy.

Joe

Thanks! Will have to check that out!

Maria, I love the birthday moose!

Greetings to all the Groupies! I feel like I can read about our Lodge and post again without that big old lump in my throat since our trip last month. Seems like a long time ago and a long time until we return in 2011. But in the meantime, I will enjoy your company and live vicariously through your pictures!

 

[twinklebug]

You know a thread is "home" when everyone's chatting about dogs taking a leak and it all seems perfectly normal.

Kat: happy he's home - wave a treat (or better yet, human food) in front of his snout, I think he might change his mind about eating


I booked Dec 26-Jan 1st at AKV. I want to add on 2 nights but don't have enough points - blah... But now I'm wondering if I'd rather cancel and go again in Feb of next year. Breaking up the winter is always good. Or - if I buy more points or borrow from the next year I can do both

 

[stopher1]

You know a thread is "home" when everyone's chatting about dogs taking a leak and it all seems perfectly normal.

A belated Happy Birthday to TwoKats & Claire

 

[Oshawa]

Congratulations Oshawa, completing the Dopey!!!

For those of us who are physically fitnesslly challenged, what did this entail?

The Dopey consists of running the 5K, 1/2 marathon and full marathon all in the same weekend. Was the hardest thing I have ever done but amazing because it was at Disney.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

You know a thread is "home" when everyone's chatting about dogs taking a leak and it all seems perfectly normal.

This is so true!

The Dopey consists of running the 5K, 1/2 marathon and full marathon all in the same weekend. Was the hardest thing I have ever done but amazing because it was at Disney.

So proud of you Oshawa! What an accomlishment!

 

[stopher1]

The Dopey consists of running the 5K, 1/2 marathon and full marathon all in the same weekend. Was the hardest thing I have ever done but amazing because it was at Disney.

That is an amazing accomplishment! Congrats. Great job! I was wondering what the Dopey was!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

You know a thread is "home" when everyone's chatting about dogs taking a leak and it all seems perfectly normal.

Absolutely!

Kat: happy he's home - wave a treat (or better yet, human food) in front of his snout, I think he might change his mind about eating

That boy - I even tried gravy on the food and he just licked a little off. I went and got some food samples at the pet store. Two were rejected but he'll eat the Buffalo flavored (he's a VWL groupie too!). However.....I have to hand feed most or all of it!

I may have to change his name to His Royal Highness.

He is reacting to pain meds though. It's like he's on a sugar and caffeine high for an hour or two! We'll be easing him off and see how he does with pain.

I booked Dec 26-Jan 1st at AKV. I want to add on 2 nights but don't have enough points - blah... But now I'm wondering if I'd rather cancel and go again in Feb of next year. Breaking up the winter is always good. Or - if I buy more points or borrow from the next year I can do both

New Years - how fun! We need to try it one year I think. When to go, how long to go and how many points to buy - those are the best decisions to have to make!

The Dopey consists of running the 5K, 1/2 marathon and full marathon all in the same weekend. Was the hardest thing I have ever done but amazing because it was at Disney.

Wow Oshawa! What an outstanding achievement!!!!

 

[eliza61]

Need some opinions guys. I'm thinking about trying to convince the gang to do New Years 2011 at the world (1/1 is my b-day). Maybe for a long weekend or 5 days.

Pros:
Get to see the world all decorated.
It's got to be warmer than Jersey.

Cons:
We hate crowds. I've heard horror stories of July and Christmas being packed. Now we have gone in July but when the parks got super packed we've always had the option of going back to the resort to swim or hitting a water park. January we won't have that option.

How do you guys like the world during the Holidays?

 

[Dizny Dad]

Need some opinions guys. . . . . .

How do you guys like the world during the Holidays?

The Lodge is GREAT during the holidays. The crowds are indeed a little tedious on the old nerves. I took a picture of the street at the Osborne lights this past year and it was wall to wall guests! I wanted to show a few what the croud was like. But the trade off of seeing the decorations in the parks, and especially at all of the resorts, is worth it. Yes, it may be too cold to lounge at the pool comfortably, but sitting by the fire in the Lodge, and a few other places in the world, make it happen for us!

 

[horselover]

Greetings to all the Groupies! I feel like I can read about our Lodge and post again without that big old lump in my throat since our trip last month. Seems like a long time ago and a long time until we return in 2011. But in the meantime, I will enjoy your company and live vicariously through your pictures!

I understand how you feel Lisa. Although I do have a trip planned in March it's at BCV. Not that I don't want to stay there because I do, but I do have that little pang of regret in my stomach that I won't be at the Lodge. I have no idea when we'll get there again. Maybe sometime in 2011. Sigh. I'll have to live vicariously through the pics too.

You know a thread is "home" when everyone's chatting about dogs taking a leak and it all seems perfectly normal.

You got that right!

I booked Dec 26-Jan 1st at AKV. I want to add on 2 nights but don't have enough points - blah... But now I'm wondering if I'd rather cancel and go again in Feb of next year. Breaking up the winter is always good. Or - if I buy more points or borrow from the next year I can do both

I'll always vote for the buy more points at VWL if you can afford it!

Need some opinions guys. I'm thinking about trying to convince the gang to do New Years 2011 at the world (1/1 is my b-day). Maybe for a long weekend or 5 days.

Pros:
Get to see the world all decorated.
It's got to be warmer than Jersey.

Cons:
We hate crowds. I've heard horror stories of July and Christmas being packed. Now we have gone in July but when the parks got super packed we've always had the option of going back to the resort to swim or hitting a water park. January we won't have that option.

How do you guys like the world during the Holidays?

Hmmm that's a tough one. We braved the Easter crowds 2 yrs. ago & I swore never again. On the other hand NYE in the World sounds great & those decorations! I agree with DiznyDad if you can plan time to just be around the Lodge & not too much park time I'd probably go for it.

 

[DiznyDi]

Good Morning Groupies!
Just a quick hello before I get my day started. I've missed you guys terribly!

Our DS's fiance is arriving this evening. We then have 2 days of whirlwind activities before they depart for Hawaii on Saturday morning. Family to meet, shopping to do, a wedding to plan..... the list goes on.

I've only just briefed the thread. Kathy, glad to hear your pup made it through his trials. When our dog was really sick, I would cook meatloaf for the family, pour the pan drippings over stale bread and a little dog food, mix it all together and she would eat. Sometimes I'd even add a little of the meatloaf. Our 4 footed family members leave paw prints on our hearts and it's painful to watch them struggle. You're a good 'mom'.

Congratulations Oshawa on the Dopey! Nice accomplishment for you.

Belated birthday greetings to Twokats and Claire!

I'll have alot of extra time next week. DS and fiance will be back in Hawaii and Dad will be in Siberia - it's winter there and current temperature is -20. ...and we thought Florida was cold this year...
Then it's just me and Tillie

Cooking and cleaning to do. Gotta get back to work.

Enjoy your day and have a restful week-end.
Di

 

[Muushka]

The Dopey consists of running the 5K, 1/2 marathon and full marathon all in the same weekend. Was the hardest thing I have ever done but amazing because it was at Disney.

One word...

WOW

Oops, two more.....

Great Job!!

Oops, four more.......

You must be proud!!!

Need some opinions guys. I'm thinking about trying to convince the gang to do New Years 2011 at the world (1/1 is my b-day). Maybe for a long weekend or 5 days.

Pros:
Get to see the world all decorated.
It's got to be warmer than Jersey.

Cons:
We hate crowds. I've heard horror stories of July and Christmas being packed. Now we have gone in July but when the parks got super packed we've always had the option of going back to the resort to swim or hitting a water park. January we won't have that option.

How do you guys like the world during the Holidays?

Wow, as was mentioned, this is a tough one. If you have never been, the beauty and excitement would probably take over any 'crowd aggravation', provided that when you go to the parks, you don't plan on doing any rides!
Also, I would probably try to plan it so that you arrived as close to the 31st to avoid that week between Christmas and NYE.

Hey, I noticed that your birthday has come and gone, with no Happy Birthday Eliza! So I checked and sure enough, your birthday is not listed!
Want it on the birthday list??

Good Morning Groupies!
Just a quick hello before I get my day started. I've missed you guys terribly!

Our DS's fiance is arriving this evening. We then have 2 days of whirlwind activities before they depart for Hawaii on Saturday morning. Family to meet, shopping to do, a wedding to plan..... the list goes on.

I've only just briefed the thread. Kathy, glad to hear your pup made it through his trials. When our dog was really sick, I would cook meatloaf for the family, pour the pan drippings over stale bread and a little dog food, mix it all together and she would eat. Sometimes I'd even add a little of the meatloaf. Our 4 footed family members leave paw prints on our hearts and it's painful to watch them struggle. You're a good 'mom'.

Congratulations Oshawa on the Dopey! Nice accomplishment for you.

Belated birthday greetings to Twokats and Claire!

I'll have alot of extra time next week. DS and fiance will be back in Hawaii and Dad will be in Siberia - it's winter there and current temperature is -20. ...and we thought Florida was cold this year...
Then it's just me and Tillie

Cooking and cleaning to do. Gotta get back to work.

Enjoy your day and have a restful week-end.
Di

Bolded part, I could not help but think of The Princess Bride!

Prince Humperdinck: [sincerely] Tyrone, you know how much I love watching you work, but I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder and Guilder to frame for it; I'm swamped.

 

[Oshawa]

Thank you DisneylovingIowan, stopher1, Kat4Disney and Muushka. You are all so kind.
I was very pleased with my results. I just wanted to finish standing with a smile on my face but when I crossed the finish line on the day of the marathon I just got so overwhelmed with all the the people cheering. I cried like a baby. My hips were killing me and I could barely sit for three days which made getting into the rides quite the challenge! :rotf: The CM's were great and totally understanding. Funny though they all kept calling me crazy. Would I do it again...in a heart beat. Running the 5K with my DH, two boys (11 and 8) and my cousin was the highlight. The look on their faces when they finished....priceless.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Bolded part, I could not help but think of The Princess Bride!

You are right! I just watched that the other day!

ELIZAHappy much belated Birthday!!!

Thank you DisneylovingIowan, stopher1, Kat4Disney and Muushka. You are all so kind.
I was very pleased with my results. I just wanted to finish standing with a smile on my face but when I crossed the finish line on the day of the marathon I just got so overwhelmed with all the the people cheering. I cried like a baby. My hips were killing me and I could barely sit for three days which made getting into the rides quite the challenge! :rotf: The CM's were great and totally understanding. Funny though they all kept calling me crazy. Would I do it again...in a heart beat. Running the 5K with my DH, two boys (11 and 8) and my cousin was the highlight. The look on their faces when they finished....priceless.

Aww. That's so cool! What a neat experience for you.

 

[eliza61]

One word...

WOW

Oops, two more.....

Great Job!!

Oops, four more.......

You must be proud!!!





Hey, I noticed that your birthday has come and gone, with no Happy Birthday Eliza! So I checked and sure enough, your birthday is not listed!
Want it on the birthday list??:goodvibes



Bolded part, I could not help but think of The Princess Bride!

OK Muushka,
You know you have to send me virtual slap upside the head with 2X4's. I totally forgot we had a birthday list. I seriously just assumed we knew everybody's birthday by osmosis or pixie dust. Go figure...

I'm headed to the store as we speak to pick up some Ginkgo biloba because if my memory gets any worse

You hearby have full permission to slap me on any and all list concerning the groupies.

 

[Oshawa]

Congratulations Oshawa on the Dopey! Nice accomplishment for you.

Thank you to you too DiznyDi!!