Staying at VWL - so excited

[SueBill]

I just made reservations for my 1st trip to VWL in March 2007. I have never stayed there and can't wait !!
I have seen pictures on the Disney site and it really looks wonderful .
I heard the same person designed VWL that designed AKL. I don't know if that is true but the lobbies do resemble each other.
I may NEVER go home if VKL is anything like AKL.

 

[bearpele]

Congrats - it's our favorite resort to stay.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We'll be there in Nov for Thanksgiving. It reminds me of a newer version of Old Faithful Inn. We stayed there several years ago and VWL rooms are a lot nicer. Of course, they are also much newer. OFI celebrated it's 100th anniversary about two years ago.

 

[debloco]

I just made reservations for my 1st trip to VWL in March 2007.

I think you'll love it

Have a wonderful time!

 

[disneymama73]

Enjoy! I absolutely love VWL!

 

[rigsby25]

We are going for our first time in October. I am really getting excited. I have a new job, but they let me take a week of vacation unpaid since I had already planned this. Even though its only my husband and I, we have a 1 br because that was all that was available. My son can't come with us because of the fall play. Part of me is stressed about wasted points, but part of me says "Boy are we gonna have a great time!"

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

Have a great trip. You will love VWL.

 

[lizzy0912]

This is also our first time staying at the villas and we can't wait. We will be leaving in 2 weeks. Count Down!!!!

 

[MinnieFan]

Have a wonderful time - I'm sure you will love VWL! We do!

By the way, the Grand Californian in Disneyland was also designed by the same architect as WL and AKL, and it has a very similar appearance and feeling to WL. But nothing will ever replace our favorite resort in our hearts.

 

[Muushka]

I hope you love our 'beloved Wilderness Lodge'
Villas of Wilderness Lodge, the quiet DVC resort

 

[bpmorley]

We just stayed there back in May. You're gonna love it. We did.

 

[jimmytammy]

The lobby at WL is more open than that of AKL. They do have some similarities.

WL is so peaceful. It is a great place to hang out after a day in the parks. Be sure to listen for the suttle background music. And listen for the crickets(Disney version) chirping around the pool area.

We love WL and VWL, but then again we tend to be a little biased

 

[monetnj]

I'm checking into VWL in a little over a week. Me, DW and DS are very excited. Time for the single-digit happy dance!

 

[Oreo Cookie]

I just made reservations for my 1st trip to VWL in March 2007. I have never stayed there and can't wait !!
I have seen pictures on the Disney site and it really looks wonderful .
I heard the same person designed VWL that designed AKL. I don't know if that is true but the lobbies do resemble each other.
I may NEVER go home if VKL is anything like AKL.

I love the WL and I've stayed there 3 times, and have two upcoming trip "home." I'm biased, it is my favorite!

I think you will have a wonderful stay there. The lobby is amazing. The attention to detail impresses me the most.

Again, enjoy your stay!!

 

[MaryJ]

I hope you love our 'beloved Wilderness Lodge'
Villas of Wilderness Lodge, the quiet DVC resort

Muushka, I must agree. The quiet is one of the things we love most about VWL!

SueBill...Have a wonderful time at VWL!

 

[Granny]

I may NEVER go home if VKL is anything like AKL.

You might want to pack a mighty big bag then.

If you like heavy theming (like AKL), then I think you will find VWL/WL to be an awesome getaway. Enjoy!

 

[Muushka]

Muushka, I must agree. The quiet is one of the things we love most about VWL!

SueBill...Have a wonderful time at VWL!

I actually meant that 2 ways.

1. It is a nice and quiet resort

and

2. Northwestern Mutual Ins Co's motto is "the quiet insurance co", meaning (to me anyway) it is not loud, in your face, trying to be great, it just is quietly great. That's why you don't see many VWL people out there fighting about how great their resort is, it just is!

No flames please, just having fun.

 

[DiznEeyore]

... it is not loud, in your face, trying to be great, it just is quietly great. That's why you don't see many VWL people out there fighting about how great their resort is, it just is!

Ooh, well said!

 

[SueBill]

Thanks everyone for the wonderful replies ! I am glad to see so many favorable comments !

 

[lsutigger2]

Another VWL lovin' family here. We'll be there in Nov. Bringing family on a trip for the first time. My DB picked VWL! I'm sure they will be impressed. They better be or no more trips for them!!

Rigsby25: You're going to love have a 1 bdrm for just the two of you. My DH and I went back and forth staying in studios and 1 bdrms and finally the 1 bdrm has won out. Probably no more studios for us. Think jacuzzi tub, w/d, kitchen, king size bed, etc etc

Be sure to listen to the music as you are walking around. It is the best.