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

[Granny]

So I didn't mean to come off as a snob towards the other DVC resorts. Sorry if I did

Maria...us Groupies know you certainly aren't snobby, snarky or anything else regarding other DVC resorts. Obviously, we tend to favor WL/VWL over the other resorts but having stayed at BWV, BCV, OKW and HHI I can honestly say that each has their own charm and appeal.

I'm sure I'll be able to say the same after staying at AKV next month.

On an note, I'm getting really jazzed about our trip to Ireland that starts off this Saturday. I won't have my computer so no off topic TRs until I get back!!

 

[horselover]

Ok just want to chime in. So far we've stayed at OKW, BWV, & VWL. I think you all know how I feel about VWL. It just soothes my soul. I can feel my whole body relax as soon as I walk into that lobby. I do agree though that it seems to be a love it or hate it reaction. Whenever I've stayed somewhere else as soon as I ride the monorail to MK I can feel myself getting sad because we're not at VWL. OKW is great for point saving & I loved all the quiet pools, but other than that it was not for me. BWV has the great location & again I loved the quiet pool, but didn't move me. We'll see how I feel about BCV in 2 more days!! As far as AKV goes we bought our 1st contract there & I'm very excited anticipating finally staying there for the 1st time this fall. We always make a point of going there for dinner & I think the resort is fabulous. It will be interesting to see how it compares to VWL after I've actually had a chance to stay there.

I'm 90% packed. I wish the temps weren't so up & down. I'm packing waaaay too much stuff. I'm also used to being in a 1 BR with laundry. Down grading to a studio this trip since it's just DS & me. I just hope it's warm enough for us to at least get to SAB one day & fingers crossed for TL. That was the 1 thing we were really looking forward to. I'll check in tomorrow before I head out to the World!

 

[eliza61]

Just a disclaimer...

So I didn't mean to come off as a snob towards the other DVC resorts. Sorry if I did Maria

Maria

On an note, I'm getting really jazzed about our trip to Ireland that starts off this Saturday. I won't have my computer so no off topic TRs until I get back!!

Maria, I gotta add my to Muushka's. I don't think you could be snobby if you tried. LOL

Granny,
Have a fabulous, safe and detailed (because that is one of the places on "my 10 places to visit before I die" and I have to live through you) trip.

An Irish Blessing.
Go n-eírí an bóthar leat.

May the road rise with you
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

 

[DiznyDi]

Stopher, your bags should be packed and in the car ready to go! You'll be at the World before you now it.

Julie, Have a GREAT trip! Make many magical memories with your son.

...You too, Granny! Visions of 'Brigadoon' comes to mind.

tgropp Use Muushka's instructions and try to get your moosie.

I agree with Muushka: "Maria a snob?........ It is just not so.

DDad's off to Mexico this week. So once again, it's just me and the dog

 

[wildernessDad]

Groupies, the need for Vero Beach pictures has been filled, but CodeSpyder could really use some iconic Saratoga Springs pictures. I wish that I had taken some when I was there that time for lunch!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Empty Nest Lament . . . .

Sorry all- stuck in Puebla, Mx. Everybody keep DiznyDi company while I play in the steel mills here.

Horselover - only one day left!

 

[Granny]

Maria, I gotta add my to Muushka's. I don't think you could be snobby if you tried. LOL

Granny,
Have a fabulous, safe and detailed (because that is one of the places on "my 10 places to visit before I die" and I have to live through you) trip.

An Irish Blessing.
Go n-eírí an bóthar leat.

May the road rise with you
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Eliza...thanks for the blessing. One of my favorites to be sure. And I'll provide as much detail as I can when I get back.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Stopher1 and horselover - hope you have terrific trips and good weather!!

Maria - no need to say anything - hey, you like what you like!

I've been feeling a bit like a bad groupie though - I did a small add on before the price increase at BCV. And our next trip is BWV which means that's the resort I'll have stayed at the most! And not a single trip planned for the lodge this year! So why, you say, does Kathy still call herself a lodge lover yet keep staying elsewhere? Location. Traveling w/Mom and her wheelchair it's just so nice to walk to Epcot. BCV appeals more to me of the two Epcot resorts b/c it's quieter so that's next for us. It's just nice to not deal with the loading and unloading for every trip to a park. For all the complaints you hear about transportation at WL/VWL I do think that the busses there worked out best for us of all the resorts we've stayed at and we will mix in stays at my favorite!

So I really don't understand the dislike that some people have of the best property at WDW but I do understand why they might choose to stay someplace else. At times.

 

[stopher1]

Thanks all for the good trip wishes! We're leaving in a couple of hours for the airport, but I just had to pop in quickly and say good morning Groupies! By early afternoon we'll be there and checking in. Heading over to BOMA tonight for dinner and to enjoy a little while at our other favorite lodge - but can't wait to enjoy some rocking chair action. Like HL, I just wish the weather weren't so up and down, but that's okay, it'll still be a nice time. I'll be sure to post some new pics after I get back.

 

[jimmytammy]

We have stayed at OKW(in fact it inspired us to buy more pts., VWL pts of course) BCV and SSR. And our upcoming trip to BWV. BW was where we wanted to buy but we are so glad those pts were sold out and we were forced to buy at VWL

We do look forward to giving them all a try someday, but VWL has captured our hearts. As our trip apporoaches, I find myself automatically thinking I cant wait to get to the Lodge, then scratch, reality sets in and I remind myself that we are staying elsewhere.

So I dont think anyone is being snobbish in sharing their passion for a love of the Lodge. It is why we are all here in this groupie thingy that none of us could ever see coming. But I am a proud member!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks everyone (in regards to the snobiness issue or non issue)


I've stayed at every DVC except BCV (but I have stayed at BC twice). I really haven't stayed at BLT yet---but will be in early May. I pretty much get excited about staying at any DVC---just that a couple places particularly move me.

Stopher1 and horselover and claire_ont ....hope u all have wonderful trips

Maria

 

[horselover]

Thanks all for the good trip wishes! We're leaving in a couple of hours for the airport, but I just had to pop in quickly and say good morning Groupies! By early afternoon we'll be there and checking in. Heading over to BOMA tonight for dinner and to enjoy a little while at our other favorite lodge - but can't wait to enjoy some rocking chair action. Like HL, I just wish the weather weren't so up and down, but that's okay, it'll still be a nice time. I'll be sure to post some new pics after I get back.

You may already been gone, but have a great trip Stopher! We'll be having dinner at Boma tomorrow night.

Just checked in online for our SWA flight. Got the coveted A boarding group. A few last minute things to get done today & then we're off bright & early tomorrow morning. I'm bringing my laptop so I'll try & check in with some pics. Am I allowed to post non-VWL pics here? I'll be visiting our favorite place at some point during the trip. No way I can be that close & not pop over for a visit.

So long for now!

 

[Muushka]

Oh Granny, have a wonderful time in Ireland. Kiss the Blarney stone for me!

Happy trails to Stopher and HL!!! We are right there with you!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hello, my fellow groupies.

I've signed up for that webcast and I am considering adding on 50 points at GCV to go to Disneyland every three years and spend a week in a studio.

What do you think?

 

[Granny]

Oh Granny, have a wonderful time in Ireland. Kiss the Blarney stone for me!

Thanks for the wishes and the nice graphic! I don't know if we'll make it to the Blarney Stone. Think they wipe that thing with Purell after each tourist's buss??

 

[twinklebug]

Thanks for the wishes and the nice graphic! I don't know if we'll make it to the Blarney Stone. Think they wipe that thing with Purell after each tourist's buss??

Given that this is what you have to go through:

My bet is no, they don't wipe it down.
Hm. This looks like they took Disney's "shake the money out of them" approach too literally.

 

[CruznLexi]

Which is easier to get Oct 19-22 or Jan 3-6. We really want to stay there before our cruise in Jan.

 

[DVCGeek]

I am considering adding on 50 points at GCV to go to Disneyland every three years and spend a week in a studio.

What do you think?

Sounds like a good idea to me- my first add-on was a 50 point VGC contract to do 5 nights in a studio every 3 years. I originally planned for 40 (to have some leeway about Maximum Reallocation for a studio * 5 nights / 3, rounded up) but then when they announced incentives at the 50 point level before I had completed my paperwork I quickly had it redone.

I think I've already posted most if not all of this, BUT: I used my first UY's points from VGC to cover most of our first DVC stay - at VWL! Sister lodge point use rocks. Incidentally, my parents bankrolled a 75 point add-on @ AKV, and they made their first reservation from that contract @ VWL also once their waitlist came through... They loved that so much we both chipped in to get my 4th contract- 36 points @ VWL, bringing my membership to a total of 321 points (My original contract was 160 @ BLT). But, I'm out of money and they think they'll be happy using 100 points per year, so I might have to survive on 4 contracts for a while!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

You may already been gone, but have a great trip Stopher! We'll be having dinner at Boma tomorrow night.

Just checked in online for our SWA flight. Got the coveted A boarding group. A few last minute things to get done today & then we're off bright & early tomorrow morning. I'm bringing my laptop so I'll try & check in with some pics. Am I allowed to post non-VWL pics here? I'll be visiting our favorite place at some point during the trip. No way I can be that close & not pop over for a visit.

So long for now!

All pictures are welcome!!

The A boarding group - yay! Last year I was checking in on my phone while waiting for the fireworks to start at DL so I could get the A group!

Hello, my fellow groupies.

I've signed up for that webcast and I am considering adding on 50 points at GCV to go to Disneyland every three years and spend a week in a studio.

What do you think?

VGC (aka GCV) is pretty nice WD!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the wishes and the nice graphic! I don't know if we'll make it to the Blarney Stone. Think they wipe that thing with Purell after each tourist's buss??

EEEEWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Given that this is what you have to go through:

My bet is no, they don't wipe it down.
Hm. This looks like they took Disney's "shake the money out of them" approach too literally.

Which is easier to get Oct 19-22 or Jan 3-6. We really want to stay there before our cruise in Jan.

Hi Lex

From my very limited perspective (never stayed at VWL in OCT, only once in Jan) I would say you have a pretty good shot in Jan.