Ready, Set, Let the Games Begin! - Link to new PTR/TR!

[Leshaface]

A Monsters U wake up call?! Can life seriously get any better right now?!

Just as I asked about the transportation, I read about your boat ordeal Great idea to stop by the concierge desk to have them call for you

 

[kmedina]

You are getting me so excited about our trip with all of those fantastic pictures. That is the hotel we are staying at.

I was wondering how you were getting so much done with PIO and Bret in such great timing. It makes sense that it was not leisurely. You must have handled everything really well, because your writing made it all seem smooth even with the scooter issues. I am full out commando, so I drag Crap and the boys along.

 

[lisaviolet]

Loved it, Alison. Thank you for updating us. I enjoyed the walk from your door to the dock to the bus stop. Sorry it had to be that way but loved the photo walk.

Hope the rest of the day was wonderful.

 

[mvf-m11c]

More great photos from the WL. It would be nice one day to stay onsite but that will be along time until I stay onsite at WDW.

Leaving the scoot behind put a damper on an already surreal day.

I can tell you after switching resorts, that was a much bigger room though on the surface they look identical.

Out of the GCV at the DLR and VWL at WDW, which one did you like the best?

The Grapevine is the part I hate the most. Coming back home, as soon as you're off it, it's pretty quick I think.

Do you take the 99 straight through or do you take the 5 going home?

The Grapevine is always the difficult part of the trip when driving. But for me the difficult part when driving on the Grapevine is going to SoCal. When I leave SoCal back to Sacramento, it doesn't seem that difficult when driving to SoCal then leaving SoCal. Maybe it is just me but when driving back to NorCal there isn't too many uphills leaving SoCal then going to SoCal.

I mostly take 99 when I go to to SoCal and back. But there are family members and friends that like going on 5 over 99 and I go along with what direction they want to go. Going on 5 is faster where it is open over 99 but 99 has more places to stop on the way (like Fresno & Bakersfield). Everyone has their own preferences of which highway they like to drive from NorCal to SoCal.

 

[Pinkocto]

I've been trying to catch up for probably two days, but each time I've come back to read there's been another update

What a pain with all the scooter problems. And doubly frustrating how it made things at the airport.

Those fish and chips at the UVA bar look fabulous!!!

I'm surprised not all the boats are equipped for HA.

Your day with PIO and family sounded intense! I'll admit I got a chuckle out of how much shopping Fran was still able to do though. She made good use of her time!

Bonus that the lava cake wasn't discontinued like previously thought.

 

[John's Mom]

Alison, I started your TR so late, but I've finally caught up.

 

[TifffanyD]

On my way to Disney for our meetup. Hooray!!!!

 

[SunDial]

On my way to Disney for our meetup. Hooray!!!!

I am leaving now too. Stopping at ESPN for runner packet pickup. Then to resort. Might head to MK for a couple of hours before the cruise.

Looking foward to meeting everyone tonight

 

[lisaviolet]

On my way to Disney for our meetup. Hooray!!!!

I am leaving now too. Stopping at ESPN for runner packet pickup. Then to resort. Might head to MK for a couple of hours before the cruise.

Looking foward to meeting everyone tonight

Have fun!

 

[rentayenta]

Breakfast and Pooh always go together.



Great shots of the VWL. It's very peaceful. Looks like a more woodsy, and dated, GCV. Love to try it one day.



Glad you were able to make the soda swap with We Go Shop. May have to try them on our next trip.

 

[TifffanyD]

Sitting at Saratoga waiting for my room. Been here since 2 and hoping it is soon so I can rest a bit

 

[Luvchefmic]

Glad you are all up here See you real soon

 

[SunDial]

Glad you are all up here See you real soon

Not checking email hmmmmm

 

[Luvchefmic]

Not checking email hmmmmm

yeah I figured as much when I answered your last email...BUT...what else is new
you are the worse person I know when it comes to email and I will tell you that again when I see you ....rotten man

 

[SunDial]

From tonight's cruise.

 

[Luvchefmic]

Very nice picture ! Wish I could have been there too but looking forward to the weekend Good Night you better get some sleep

 

[ACDSNY]

Lovely picture of tonight's DISmeet, you're all smiling so you must have been having fun.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Great group picture.

 

[spiritsim]

Nice pic but who is who?? lol

 

[franandaj]

I can't believe that the DIS ate another one of my posts. What a pain that one of the scooters broke down just as you arrived at the airport. Breakfast looked surprisingly tasty for airline food. I just love Wilderness Lodge. This is such a pretty resort. One of those days I will get to stay there, too.

Corinna

I hate when the DIS eats my posts! I have been pleasantly surprised by the food we get on American. The VWL is definitely a nice resort. I'm looking forward to a longer stay there next time.

Love all the photos of WL - such a beautiful resort
Hope your journey to breakfast went smoothly after the crazy situation with the boat

The day does end up just getting better!

I feel the same way about the Grapevine. And some people just speed right through those curves like no big deal

Do you feel that the transportation from VWL to the parks and back is pretty quick? It seems so far out of the way, but it's such a great resort. We'll be there on Tuesday, I think, for dinner at AP

Just looking over the sides of the cliffs gives me goosebumps!

I don't find the transportation any different than other resorts with bus as their primary transport. Also unless you're in a scooter you can take a boat to the contemporary or MK. It's a lot less secluded than AK. We're looking forward to staying there in 2015 when we are bringing our friends Jim and Alberto.