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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well....just got off the phone with MS. No luck. I'm destined to have to switch rooms I suppose..........


Maria

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Maria. It seemed like the past couple of times rooms were declared it took a few days and then waitlists started filling. Maybe it takes a little time to load the new inventory? It's nice to not have to move but as you said you'd also get to check out the two views.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Maria. It seemed like the past couple of times rooms were declared it took a few days and then waitlists started filling. Maybe it takes a little time to load the new inventory? It's nice to not have to move but as you said you'd also get to check out the two views.

Thanks Kathy. Yes it would be nice not to move. Wonder if they'll fill the wait lists with the new inventory ? I dropped off the waitlist (after being on it for 45 days) and now because I'm within the 30 day point wonder if they just won't give it to me but rather to those that are still outside the 30 day window ?

Maria

 

[DVCGeek]

and now because I'm within the 30 day point wonder if they just won't give it to me but rather to those that are still outside the 30 day window ?

Huh? Wouldn't everyone be the same amount of time out from check in? Did you ask MS to keep you / put you back on the waitlist? I believe there are options for up to 30 days prior and another for 7 days prior to arrival...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Kathy. Yes it would be nice not to move. Wonder if they'll fill the wait lists with the new inventory ? I dropped off the waitlist (after being on it for 45 days) and now because I'm within the 30 day point wonder if they just won't give it to me but rather to those that are still outside the 30 day window ?

Maria

If you had your waitlist end at 30 days then I don't think they'll fill it at this point. You could call and do a new waitlist that ends at 7 days and I think you'll have as good a chance as anybody to get it filled.

 

[MiaSRN62]

If you had your waitlist end at 30 days then I don't think they'll fill it at this point. You could call and do a new waitlist that ends at 7 days and I think you'll have as good a chance as anybody to get it filled.

Thanks Kathy....I did just that. I'm now on the waitlist up until 7 days prior....so no more calling day by day


Maria

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Kathy....I did just that. I'm now on the waitlist up until 7 days prior....so no more calling day by day


Maria

 

[tea pot]

Maria
Pixie Dust for Your BLT wait list

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

teapot - thanks for the smile Love the screensaver and all the teapot pictures you posted. I have one for you when I get my pictures to the computer. DH had to upgrade my laptop hard drive because I had no more space.

bgraham34 - Awesome! Have a great trip!

Maria - for the waitlist. In Dec. DH and I had a last minute trip that we booked about 3 weeks out. We could not get the 3 nights at the same resort and waitlist never came through. DH was determined not to have to switch and called every day up until the day we flew. Even from the Orlando airport called again. Nothing. Then we got to check-in and he told the girl our situation and said that we didn't care which of the 2 resorts but would really rather not switch. She was able to get us all 3 nights in the resort we were checking into. It was great to not move. So keep trying!

 

[DVCGeek]

Good luck with the updated waitlist!!! Talked to my boss a little bit ago and he's thinking about trying our Lodge's neighbor, the Ft. Wilderness Cabins, for a summer trip with his family (party of 5 for this trip). I told him he might want to wonder over and try Whispering Canyon... It's always fun when people come to you for Disney advice! He hasn't been to WDW for several years, and he likes hearing about my trips for vicarious travel enjoyment.

 

[DVCGeek]

Then we got to check-in and he told the girl our situation and said that we didn't care which of the 2 resorts but would really rather not switch. She was able to get us all 3 nights in the resort we were checking into.

Wow, that is WONDERFUL! Glad it worked out.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria - for the waitlist. In Dec. DH and I had a last minute trip that we booked about 3 weeks out. We could not get the 3 nights at the same resort and waitlist never came through. DH was determined not to have to switch and called every day up until the day we flew. Even from the Orlando airport called again. Nothing. Then we got to check-in and he told the girl our situation and said that we didn't care which of the 2 resorts but would really rather not switch. She was able to get us all 3 nights in the resort we were checking into. It was great to not move. So keep trying!

THANKS Dory for the pixie dust and HOPE that my wait list may still come through !!!! That is awesome that it worked out for you and you husband

Maria

 

[Dizny Dad]

I saw this on another thread and just had to copy it over here.

Dizny Dad....YOU ROCK!!!

As you might guess, it was a desperate comment from someone stuck in a far away place and trying to justify to myself why. I'm back now and ready to jump into the conversation.

The comment stands, but the date may need corrected. DiznyDi takes care of those details.

 

[DiznyDi]

While DDad was away, I spent a few days visiting DD and DSIL in PA. We had great fun! They have high-speed internet, so I was able to really get some much needed computer work caught up/done.

While there I downloaded the iMix list of Lodge music posted on Mousesavers to my phone and have been listening to it all morning. The music is wonderful and takes me to the Lodge and its serenity.... it also makes me realize just how much I'm going to miss staying there next month. Why did I ever think we should try AKV? I know we'll have a nice time, but boy will I miss the Lodge. Good thing I have several visits planned; yogurt parfait for breakfast whenever I can find the time and dinner at Artists Point.

Good luck Maria on your room. Even once you arrive, check daily. We had been waitlisted for a 2 bdrm at SSR forever...... 2 days into our trip a 2 bdrm opened up. It did necessitate a move, but was worth it to get the extra space and bathroom for 4 adults. Just make certain the front desk knows you are wanting/willing to change.

 

[bgraham34]

Thanks Dory, I am looking forward to a few days at the World. Good Luck Maria.

DiznyDi dont you just feel at home when listening to the music. I can hear it now. Maybe I will listen to it tonight.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . .it also makes me realize just how much I'm going to miss staying there next month. Why did I ever think we should try AKV? . . . . . . .

Because you love me!

And this will prove to you that there is no place like VWL!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I appreciate EVERYONE'S advice and pixie dust for the waitlist !!! I can't wait to be there !!!!

Maria

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Oh I do love the music from WL. I need to buy that list of songs!

My attention span is too short for a "trip report" but I'll try to share a few pictures a little at a time. The first day we were at Ft. Wilderness we took a walk from the path over to WL. Here are a few I took as I walked up the path.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the pics Dory ! Makes me feel like I'm there !!!!


Maria

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Nice pictures Dory! Will we get to see some of the camping too?


Two weeks from tonight guess what I'll be doing? My last minute packing scramble. Before that I've got a trip to St. Louis. Never been before but want to go up in that arch. We'll also be going to a Cardinal's game so it's not all work and no play.

 

[Inkmahm]

Two weeks from tonight guess what I'll be doing? My last minute packing scramble. :dance3

Same here! We're staying at POFQ for the first time ever just for the night of 4/24 before our cruise on 4/25. I had received a pin code from Disney so the room is fairly cheap $ compared to points I'd have had to use for a Sat night DVC stay.