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

[wildernessDad]

Well, it's coming down now here. Costco was basically deserted and we had our run of the place. Hopefully, this won't be too bad. I am hoping.

 

[DiznyDi]

I'm home from NC, have gotten plowed out from last weeks snow and more is coming. 10-12" is predicted for us.

Dad checked in by phone today. His expected high was -40. There was a heat wave of sorts yesterday, only -34 Ironically, there is very little snow in Siberia. Just wait til he comes home!

Kathy, I always enjoy your pictures. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for posting them.

Stay safe and warm Groupies! Spring is on its way!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Kathy - Those pics are fantastic! How did you like BLT?

12-18 inches called for here too. Too hectic to get anything done around here and we are leaving for Disney Sunday. Stay warm, safe and out of the snow groupies.

 

[blossomz]

OMG...those photos are awesome! Yikes!! We are getting over 20" !!! Guess I'll be chatting with everyone over the next couple of days! School is cancelled! Unfortunately we need to make up the days at the end of the year. That bites into my 2 week packing window!!

 

[twinklebug]

Thinking warm sunny thoughts... warm sunny thoughts...

 

[Granny]

All this talk about snow got me thinking about warmer places, so....


...I booked us for a stay at AKV for April 24-May 1. First trip for DW and I to go to WDW without the daughters.

Shhhhhh...don't tell them we're going or they'll get mad!!

Looking forward to giving AKV a whirl for the first time. We have a Savanna View in the Kidani section. Guess I'll have to go read the AKV Lovers thread for a while now!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks DiznyDi, blossomz and DisneyNutzy!

Kathy - Those pics are fantastic! How did you like BLT?

12-18 inches called for here too. Too hectic to get anything done around here and we are leaving for Disney Sunday. Stay warm, safe and out of the snow groupies.

I enjoyed BLT a lot! I've always liked the Contemporary so it's not too surprising. Great location and on my favorite lake. I give a big thumbs up on the parking too! It is a very different DVC resort with the high rise feel - not in a bad way - it's just different. They do need to work on their room categories IMO. I had an MK view that looked directly out on the CR. In order to see the MK you needed to be on the balcony or sitting on the outside arm of the couch. There are too many LV rooms that have the same thing for me to be real happy with using MK points for the same thing.

I also was there a short time and the second day was not great weather so I didn't fully check out the pool area. I had walked around it in Nov and it looks nice but small.

I did have to make a run over to Roaring Fork though for a snack. Soup and a Magic Bar! They have some interesting food at Contempo but WL/VWL still has my favorite counter service.

Pretty much I agree with many of the comments I've read about BLT rooms. I've also done a fair amount of remodeling so I notice "stuff". Several little things that made me think that nobody took a look at the basics that most people consider standard. Enough towel bars, full length mirror, window sheers and a few other things. And the missing soap holder in the tub/shower. What's up with that?! Absolutely nothing that ruined my stay but just those little things that you look around to use and they aren't there. I didn't like the vanity/kitchenette layout in the model and didn't change my opinion. It is a very nice kitchenette though if it were on it's own. And the bathroom door isn't great. I had a hard time even moving mine from the inside.

Loved the bed and the comforter. If I had to pick one thing to change at all the DVC resorts that's what I would switch to. Overall I found the room to be very comfortable and that's the most important thing. I'll be back and look forward to the stays.

Is that where you're staying on your upcoming trip? Hope you have a great time!

 

[Muushka]

All this talk about snow got me thinking about warmer places, so....


...I booked us for a stay at AKV for April 24-May 1. First trip for DW and I to go to WDW without the daughters.

Shhhhhh...don't tell them we're going or they'll get mad!!

Looking forward to giving AKV a whirl for the first time. We have a Savanna View in the Kidani section. Guess I'll have to go read the AKV Lovers thread for a while now!

I put you on the first page, hope the girls don't look there!

I'm home from NC, have gotten plowed out from last weeks snow and more is coming. 10-12" is predicted for us.

Dad checked in by phone today. His expected high was -40. There was a heat wave of sorts yesterday, only -34 Ironically, there is very little snow in Siberia. Just wait til he comes home!

Kathy, I always enjoy your pictures. Absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for posting them.

Stay safe and warm Groupies! Spring is on its way!

OK, is Dad really in Siberia? Did I miss that trip planning??

 

[Granny]

I put you on the first page, hope the girls don't look there!

Thanks, Muush! Don't worry about my daughters looking here on the DIS Boards. They think it is full of crazy fanatics. I guess they're right, come to think of it.

 

[DiznyDi]

OK, is Dad really in Siberia? Did I miss that trip planning??

Yes, Dad is really in Siberia. Boy the jokes he endured prior to departure, you know....
'is it really that bad that you have to go that far away'
'you must have really done something this time'
'one way or round trip'

He's presently in Novokutsnetz. It's already tomorrow in Siberia. He's due home late Friday evening though I think alot will depend on the east coast airports. He'll be flying in from London.

We were expecting 10-12" but only got around 6 inches of new snow.

Granny, Dad and I really enjoy our time spent at the World without the 'kids' (if you can still call them that, at 28 and 29 they are hardly kids) Have a great time on your trip with your wife. Your time, your schedule doing what you want to do.

 

[Muushka]

Oh my!

Hugs to D Dad.

 

[eliza61]

Thanks, Muush! Don't worry about my daughters looking here on the DIS Boards. They think it is full of crazy fanatics. I guess they're right, come to think of it.

Hey, hey,hey, tell the daughters that it's "Crazy Wilderness lodge Fanatics". we worked hard for this zanniness, titles must be observed.

Sitting at home watching the snow fall again and attempting to make Manhattan clam chowder. It's one of my favorites and I've never made it. Of course, only I would pick an Emeril Lagasse recipes with 79 'freakin steps to it.

 

[Muushka]

Yum, Manhattan chowda. Love it. And when you order it (which is hard to find in this part of the country) there is no chance they will thicken it up with flour! I love soup!

 

[Granny]

Hey, hey,hey, tell the daughters that it's "Crazy Wilderness lodge Fanatics". we worked hard for this zanniness, titles must be observed.

Good point Eliza. We've worked hard for our titles and they deserve respect!

Actually, truth be known, I think maybe we think that those who don't love WL/VWL are the crazies.

 

[blossomz]

Who saw Samantha Brown on the travel channel at the Lodge today? It was before BLT, but still made me feel at home during this huge blizzard!

 

[Muushka]

We no longer have satellite (which has been great!), but I have seen that Samantha Brown episode. Well at least I think I have seen it. She says the bed in the 1 BR is a queen, is that the episode?

I miss Samantha. But I recorded that episode!

 

[cheer4bison]

Who saw Samantha Brown on the travel channel at the Lodge today? It was before BLT, but still made me feel at home during this huge blizzard!

Yesterday felt like such a lucky day at our house. We had a SNOW DAY , during which I surfed the web and watched the travel channel. Then, lo and behold, there was Samantha Brown with her Great Hotels series at our beloved lodge. How lucky that I was home from work, had the right channel on, and was sitting in front of the tv when it appeared!

And, to top the whole day off, they called last night to say today was another snow day!

Hope you all are having a great day too!

 

[Muushka]

Oh my. We missed something.....

WildernessDad.......... February 4 birthday. Sooooooo

Happy Belated Birthday WildernessDad!


And a future Happy Birthday to Cheer4Bison!!!


Cheer4Bison..............February 14

 

[stopher1]

Oh my. We missed something.....

WildernessDad.......... February 4 birthday. Sooooooo

Happy Belated Birthday WildernessDad!


And a future Happy Birthday to Cheer4Bison!!!


Cheer4Bison..............February 14

Happy Birthday Wilderness Dad! Even if it is belated. I hope it was a great day for you!

Cheer4Bison - cool - you have the same birthday as my eldest. He's turning 14 this year, and swears "no one else has this lousy day for their birthday"! Ha, now I can prove him wrong. He still doesn't believe me that there were other babies born the same day has him, and the same thing happens every year! He's so NOT yet into V-Day... someday sure, but not yet. I hope your day is a great one.

 

[Granny]

Happy belated Birthday, WDad!!!

And add my younger daughter to the list of those whose birthday happens to be February 14. I always told her that her future boyfriends/husband will be in HUGE trouble if they ever forgot both Valentines and her birthday on the same day!!