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

[stopher1]

Oh I didn't know about the viewing platform! That will be so cool! Looks like we will have to make another trip out there! The TR is in progress!
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Oh yeah - it's a definite exclusive just for DVC members, staying at the Grand on points. DVC members staying over at the PPH or the DLH won't be able to use it. There's a picture of it, in this thread, inside post #8 - scroll way down. This side of the villas wing looks out directly over Paradise Pier (not sure where you stayed exactly). It's basically directly above the BBQ area.

This was from my solo TR when I was out there in December


And if you check out this thread, you can see some very recent pics of testing for WOC going on recently.

Page 141 has some great pics right at the top of the page

Page 138 also has some great pics as well...you just have to scroll down some

It's looking pretty amazing.

 

[eliza61]

What did it for me was riding on the subway in NYC when a guy came through dressed as a clown and asking for money. When everyone ignored him he flew into a profanity filled tirade!

LOL, whatta you talking about DIL, that was a normal morning on the A train for me when I went to H.S. I lived uptown and went to H.S. in Brooklyn so every morning I took the train downtown to 42nd street. When the wackadoodles came on I knew I was at my station. Some people use watches, I used people in clown outfits and alien costumes.

 

[horselover]

I think so, because you approach Epcot area first from this direction as opposed to approaching MK area.

Thanks JT!

Well folks I may make the ultimate groupie Mom sacrifice. My DD enjoys the Lodge but her favorite resort is BWV. When we visit in June we will be celebrating her birthday and she will have her BFF with which will be he first time she will be able to share Disney with a friend. Well since I got to stay at our Lodge's sister resort for my birthday I decided that I would make the sacrifice and get on a waitlist so DD can spend her birthday at her favorite resort. Oh what we do for our kids! It isn't a total sacrifice cause I do love BWV but I was really looking forward to VWL. Not sure if it will even happen since there isn't anything available right now.

You are a good mom DLI! Good luck with your waitlist. I bet you'll get it. I've been having very good luck with waitlists lately.

Good luck to all groupies expecting major snow this weekend. Sorry you have to put up with that, but I can't deny I'm glad it's not us! Stay warm my friends & watch lots of movies.

 

[Happydinks]

Well folks I may make the ultimate groupie Mom sacrifice. My DD enjoys the Lodge but her favorite resort is BWV. ........

You're a good Mom! Hope your DD appreciates your sacrifice!

Good morning - from snowy Richmond - AGAIN! As I sit here posting, it is coming down hard here, schools never opened today (they only went one day this week, which was yesterday), and businesses are starting to close. We are supposed to get anywhere from 8-10 inches of snow/sleet into mid-day tomorrow. Could be worse - could live in the No. VA or DC area - which could get up to 30 inches of this stuff!

Just one more comment on the clown thing -- have you seen the commercial for Walmart with the Dad who dresses as a clown for the children's birthday party - and the end result?!? Now if that wouldn't create a clown phobia, I don't know what would.

DLI - glad you had a nice trip to the GC. The pics we've seen on-line always look nice - but for some reason it looks larger than WL.

Well, to all who are expecting the snow - stay safe, be careful, stay warm! We bought a new snowblower last weekend after the last storm - got it delivered from Illinois. When we checked on delivery the sales person said "Richmond, huh. We've been shipping a lot of snowblowers there this year. Don't they carry them in the stores?" Did I mention how sick we are of all of this.....

 

[MiaSRN62]

stopher1....your DL photos and accompanying essay were awesome. Thanks !


Muushka....my Bucket List ? Gotta think on that. For sure to live in a warm state---and travel.

Maria

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Oh yeah - it's a definite exclusive just for DVC members, staying at the Grand on points. DVC members staying over at the PPH or the DLH won't be able to use it. There's a picture of it, in this thread, inside post #8 - scroll way down. This side of the villas wing looks out directly over Paradise Pier (not sure where you stayed exactly). It's basically directly above the BBQ area.

This was from my solo TR when I was out there in December


And if you check out this thread, you can see some very recent pics of testing for WOC going on recently.

Page 141 has some great pics right at the top of the page

Page 138 also has some great pics as well...you just have to scroll down some

It's looking pretty amazing.

Oh we went out on that platform but I didn't know that's what it was for! Our room was on the same side as yours but down farther. Thanks for the links. Wish they would have been testing when we were there!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

LOL, whatta you talking about DIL, that was a normal morning on the A train for me when I went to H.S. I lived uptown and went to H.S. in Brooklyn so every morning I took the train downtown to 42nd street. When the wackadoodles came on I knew I was at my station. Some people use watches, I used people in clown outfits and alien costumes.

Too funny Eliza! NYC sure is an interesting place! Used to go there alot when my sister lived there but now I have only been there once in the last 15 years.

Thanks JT!



You are a good mom DLI! Good luck with your waitlist. I bet you'll get it. I've been having very good luck with waitlists lately.

Thanks HL! It is bittersweet though.

You're a good Mom! Hope your DD appreciates your sacrifice!

Good morning - from snowy Richmond - AGAIN! As I sit here posting, it is coming down hard here, schools never opened today (they only went one day this week, which was yesterday), and businesses are starting to close. We are supposed to get anywhere from 8-10 inches of snow/sleet into mid-day tomorrow. Could be worse - could live in the No. VA or DC area - which could get up to 30 inches of this stuff!

DLI - glad you had a nice trip to the GC. The pics we've seen on-line always look nice - but for some reason it looks larger than WL.

Well, to all who are expecting the snow - stay safe, be careful, stay warm! We bought a new snowblower last weekend after the last storm - got it delivered from Illinois. When we checked on delivery the sales person said "Richmond, huh. We've been shipping a lot of snowblowers there this year. Don't they carry them in the stores?" Did I mention how sick we are of all of this.....

Hope everything will be okay with the snow. I can sure relate to being sick of it. We have had snow on the ground since Dec. 8th and got more last night and will be getting more Sunday. Wish I could have stayed in California!
If we do get the BWV we won't be telling DD until we get to the airport and she sees the ME tags on the luggage. Hopefully she will be appreciative!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Oh my bucket list would include working at the zoo in Omaha and living in Florida and working at WDW!!!

Take care to all our groupies being snowed on! I'll be thinking about you!

 

[stopher1]

stopher1....your DL photos and accompanying essay were awesome. Thanks !
Maria

Thanks Maria!

Oh we went out on that platform but I didn't know that's what it was for! Our room was on the same side as yours but down farther. Thanks for the links. Wish they would have been testing when we were there!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing when I was out there. They had done some the week before I was there, then more the week after, but not while I was there - but from what I saw online, not as much as they've been doing recently.

We were supposed to be out there as a family this May, then July, then Nov - and now finally (I hope) it will be in December, after Christmas. We're actually looking to fly west later on Christmas Day, and then head to the GC a couple of days later. Should be lots of fun. Only my eldest has ever experienced DL at Christmastime, but that was when he was 2... so he doesn't remember it. We've been to WDW 3 different times at Christmastime, so now it's DL's turn. Not the Lodge, I know - but since it's her sister, I think that's okay, right? Can't wait to be on that viewing platform to watch WOC...

 

[Muushka]

Oh my bucket list would include working at the zoo in Omaha and living in Florida and working at WDW!!!

Take care to all our groupies being snowed on! I'll be thinking about you!

Yes, to all who are in the snow route, best wishes.

DLI you reminded me of one of my non-travel bucket list entries.
I would love to pet a cat. I mean a big cat. Like a lion or a tiger. I would love the hear the purr, feel the love.

 

[blossomz]

Eliza you just make me giggle!

Well..we got out of school an hour early today. The snow started, but wasn't really sticking. But it is really coming down now! We are in the same snow belt as DC and Baltimore so we are in for it big time!!!


Hmm..might just have to get out all of my planning stuff and start dreaming of our summer trips in the heat!

 

[stopher1]

Here in Indy, the snow was originally reported as beginning before the commuting time this morning. It didn't actually start until closer til 11 am. And it is snowing 8 hours later. So far we've got about 7" in our yard. I left work finally at about 2 pm, and my normally 30 min drive took me 2 hours. I hate that kind of situation. Lots of icy, slush, and so much coming down with very low hanging clouds that the visibility was difficult. But I made it, and am now safely ensconsed for the weekend. They say it's supposed to go all night long. The kids are sure excited though for snow forts, igloo building and sledding tomorrow! Happy it's a Saturday and I can actually join them instead of just hearing about it later on at dinner!

Be safe and warm fellow groupies covered with snow!

 

[disneylovin24]

Hi all

We are DVC owners at the wilderness lodge, but GASP, we've never stayed there We may be next February though The resort is beautiful and I am really looking forward to staying there someday

 

[wildernessDad]

We are socked in here in Severn, Maryland! And it's still coming down! And it will be 66 today in Orlando.

 

[DiznyDi]

Good morning Groupies! I'm really behind on the thread now. DS is safely back in Hawaii, Dad is in Siberia and I'm spending the weekend in North Carolina. It's done nothing but rain since our arrival yesterday. Probably better than the mega amounts of snow predicted up north.
Happy belated birthday Eliza, JT and DLI. Hope you enjoyed your special day celebrating with family and friends.
Horselover, hoping you have safe passage to and from work. Those pesky deer can really be a nuisance. My mom and I had one cross our path bright and early yesterday morning on the way to the airport.
Granny we had a very brief layover in Ireland once. That's someplace I'd like to return to. Have a nice trip.
Enjoy your weekend. Stay safe warm and dry

 

[wildernessDad]

Hi all

We are DVC owners at the wilderness lodge, but GASP, we've never stayed there We may be next February though The resort is beautiful and I am really looking forward to staying there someday

Great! Grab a moose siggie and stay a spell!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi all

We are DVC owners at the wilderness lodge, but GASP, we've never stayed there We may be next February though The resort is beautiful and I am really looking forward to staying there someday

Welcome to the Groupies!

Dont feel bad, we bought VWL site unseen,twice, before we ever saw the place. And with no regrets. Go on and plan that 1st trip home!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Good morning Groupies! I'm really behind on the thread now. DS is safely back in Hawaii, Dad is in Siberia and I'm spending the weekend in North Carolina. It's done nothing but rain since our arrival yesterday. Probably better than the mega amounts of snow predicted up north.
Happy belated birthday Eliza, JT and DLI. Hope you enjoyed your special day celebrating with family and friends.
Horselover, hoping you have safe passage to and from work. Those pesky deer can really be a nuisance. My mom and I had one cross our path bright and early yesterday morning on the way to the airport.
Granny we had a very brief layover in Ireland once. That's someplace I'd like to return to. Have a nice trip.
Enjoy your weekend. Stay safe warm and dry

Hey Di

Where in NC are you?

 

[horselover]

Hi all

We are DVC owners at the wilderness lodge, but GASP, we've never stayed there We may be next February though The resort is beautiful and I am really looking forward to staying there someday

and congratulations on your purchase! You couldn't have picked a better resort to buy into.

Hi Di!

No snow here which is unusual during storms like this. Sorry for all of you that have to deal with it. I've seen some pics this morning & it looks pretty bad. Stay warm & safe groupies!

 

[Inkmahm]

Glad to hear every one is warm and toasty again. Why is the law of nature such that the furnace will always blow when the temperature hits freezing and the air conditioner will wait until it's 90 F and 80% humidity before it quits.

Add that the furnace is most likely to break when you're not home! That's how our trip to WDW ended this week. We got home on Tuesday afternoon to a home that was only 50 degrees. The furnace needed a new motor that the repair guy couldn't get until Wednesday morning so we spent Tuesday night in the living room keeping warm by the fireplace. $600 later the furnace was working again. It shouldn't have broken in the first place as it is only 5 years old.

The rest of the week has been busy with job search activity. Looking for a job is exhausting work. I have a shot at interviewing for one next week that sounds perfect for me other than the salary. I think I will interview and worry about the salary if there is a job offer. If not, I have no decision to make.

WDW was great in January. I think I'm going to like being retired some day.