***The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread*** Chapter 2!

[Disney loving Iowan]

OK - one last Corgi picture......

Hi to the Groupies from Tucker!

OH he is beautiful!

 

[50 years Too!]

Just wanted to comment on everyone's babies, both fur and human!
Nice group of "kids" you all have. Especially you Mickeymorse.
Your future WLV groupie is going to be a little ladykiller!

This is probably the last time I'll be on until next week. Took the day off to finish packing (or compulsively recheck what I packed), clean the house, get a
manicure and try to sleep a few hours before we are off tomorrow.
Have a good week groupies.

Deb

 

[Muushka]

Have a wonderful time packing for our beloved Wilderness Lodge .

 

[horselover]

Just wanted to comment on everyone's babies, both fur and human!
Nice group of "kids" you all have. Especially you Mickeymorse.
Your future WLV groupie is going to be a little ladykiller!

This is probably the last time I'll be on until next week. Took the day off to finish packing (or compulsively recheck what I packed), clean the house, get a
manicure and try to sleep a few hours before we are off tomorrow.
Have a good week groupies.

Deb

Have a great trip 50 years Too!

So, I spoke to my guide today. They have inventory available for my UY! Of course now that means I actually have to make a decision. I really was expecting him to tell me there was a waitlist. I could get the pts. now & have all the '08 pts. available so I'd get the 11 mo. priority for our Dec. '09 trip or I could wait it out & hope that a resale comes on the market. I really want those pts., but I want to be smart about it too. I'd be paying more per pt. buying direct now & I'd have to pay MFs for Oct.-Jan., but I'd have the pts. now. I could wait it out for a contract on resale for my UY. I would most likely pay less/pt., but it would probably only be a difference overall of $300 or so less going resale. That is based on guessing at the price/pt. & basing the closing costs on what we paid on our last resale. Looking at the ROFR database seems like 50 pt. contracts are going for somewhere in the $85-88 range. I'm giving myself a headache going back & forth on it.

Anyone want to throw their 2 cents in? All advice & opinions appreciated!

 

[Granny]

.......but it would probably only be a difference overall of $300 or so less going resale......

Anyone want to throw their 2 cents in? All advice & opinions appreciated!

There is a trade-off between saving money and having full knowledge of when you will get points and how much they're going to cost. For that difference, I'd tend to probably go direct. Even if you go resale, there's no guarantee you'll find contracts without stripped points, distressed points, etc. Just my two cents, but I'd probably bite the bullet and buy from Disney. Good luck!

 

[Muushka]

Yup, I'm with Granny on this. A bird in the hand thing.

Plus, you would be in a great place next December!

 

[Dodie]

We purchased VWL directly from Disney in April of this year. We paid more than we would have for a resale, but that "more" seemed worth it to us personally because we got the use year we wanted, we got the previous year's points, the transaction was very quick (we were able to book a trip as soon as our deposit went through - we didn't have to wait for closing), we didn't have to wait for ROFR, etc.

I think whether the "more" is worth it to you is up to you.

 

[mickeymorse]

Just wanted to comment on everyone's babies, both fur and human!
Nice group of "kids" you all have. Especially you Mickeymorse.
Your future WLV groupie is going to be a little ladykiller!

This is probably the last time I'll be on until next week. Took the day off to finish packing (or compulsively recheck what I packed), clean the house, get a
manicure and try to sleep a few hours before we are off tomorrow.
Have a good week groupies.

Deb

Thanks Deb. I would like to say he is a chip off the old block.
Enjoy your trip and you know what we all want when you return.

 

[Laxmom]

Have a great trip!! Anxious to hear all about it!!

Love the furbabys too!! Don't exclude the Sheltie owners from your thread on the CB!!! I would post!

I say go direct! The small resale contracts lately have actually gone for at least the same as Disney direct and in one case, if they got asking, more than direct.

We've decided to go direct. Now I just have to decide to pull the trigger or not.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just wanted to comment on everyone's babies, both fur and human!
Nice group of "kids" you all have. Especially you Mickeymorse.
Your future WLV groupie is going to be a little ladykiller!

This is probably the last time I'll be on until next week. Took the day off to finish packing (or compulsively recheck what I packed), clean the house, get a
manicure and try to sleep a few hours before we are off tomorrow.
Have a good week groupies.

Deb

Deb have a great trip!!! We will be expecting a full report!

Have a great trip!! Anxious to hear all about it!!

Love the furbabys too!! Don't exclude the Sheltie owners from your thread on the CB!!! I would post!

Looks like we will have to start a furbaby thread!

 

[bzzelady]

Hello groupies!! Long time since I have been on this thread but not any less loyal to our beloved lodge!

I ran into Muushka over on the cruise line forum during the 2010 booking madness today and she gently reminded me that I needed to come over here and share about my recent trip so that all of you that have not been to the lodge recently could live vicariously through me

We are just back from our beloved home-spent October 5-9th in a 1 BDR to celebrate my birthday on October 6th. I must confess that I did not leave the lodge area all day! I watched the sunrise from the beach, took a leisurely swim in the quiet pool, took a nice long afternoon nap, and we went to Artist Point for supper-cedar planked salmon for me with the mushroom soup and the coffee two ways. I spent time in the atrium in front of the fireplace with a good book during the evening when it was raining outside and had myself a nice long whirpool with my favorite bath bomb from Basin.

It was probably one of the best birthdays I have ever had

 

[Muushka]

We are just back from our beloved home-spent October 5-9th in a 1 BDR to celebrate my birthday on October 6th. I must confess that I did not leave the lodge area all day! I watched the sunrise from the beach, took a leisurely swim in the quiet pool, took a nice long afternoon nap, and we went to Artist Point for supper-cedar planked salmon for me with the mushroom soup and the coffee two ways. I spent time in the atrium in front of the fireplace with a good book during the evening when it was raining outside and had myself a nice long whirpool with my favorite bath bomb from Basin.

Pure poetry. I savored every delicious minute of that day. Thank you for sharing with us.

I read it to my husband and his mouth sort of opened, like the jaw dropping thing that happens in the lobby.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello groupies!! Long time since I have been on this thread but not any less loyal to our beloved lodge!

I ran into Muushka over on the cruise line forum during the 2010 booking madness today and she gently reminded me that I needed to come over here and share about my recent trip so that all of you that have not been to the lodge recently could live vicariously through me

We are just back from our beloved home-spent October 5-9th in a 1 BDR to celebrate my birthday on October 6th. I must confess that I did not leave the lodge area all day! I watched the sunrise from the beach, took a leisurely swim in the quiet pool, took a nice long afternoon nap, and we went to Artist Point for supper-cedar planked salmon for me with the mushroom soup and the coffee two ways. I spent time in the atrium in front of the fireplace with a good book during the evening when it was raining outside and had myself a nice long whirpool with my favorite bath bomb from Basin.

It was probably one of the best birthdays I have ever had

Bzzelady glad to hear what a nice time you had! Sounds like a wonderful birthday. Where are you from in Pa? I grew up in the Reading area.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Island Mouse October 5-18 BWV/ VWL
MKL-RI Oct 12-19 VWL/BWV
Deb (50 Years Too!) Oct 15-21 VWL
DisneyDi Oct 18-28 SSR
DVC Mike Oct 18-28 BWV/BCV
Maistre Gracey October 18th - 23rd VWL
Happydinks Oct 23-Nov 1 VWL (after a little DCLing!

Hope all the above Groupies have a great time in the World !!!

Love all the pics of the puppies ! And Muushka, that kitten attacking the couch is hysterical. I live with this on a daily basis !!! I saved the pic !

Kat....glad u picked up on the mixed up point situation !!!

Mickeymorse....your ds is a real cutie. Do they make robes like that in adult sizes ??? Love it !

We are just back from our beloved home-spent October 5-9th in a 1 BDR to celebrate my birthday on October 6th. I must confess that I did not leave the lodge area all day! I watched the sunrise from the beach, took a leisurely swim in the quiet pool, took a nice long afternoon nap, and we went to Artist Point for supper-cedar planked salmon for me with the mushroom soup and the coffee two ways. I spent time in the atrium in front of the fireplace with a good book during the evening when it was raining outside and had myself a nice long whirpool with my favorite bath bomb from Basin.

It was probably one of the best birthdays I have ever had

bzzelady ! Happy belated birthday ! Sounded like you spent it in the most awesome way !

 

[Muushka]

Poor Maria, you have a cat like that????

After reading that trip report, I think I may hint at that type of celebration.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Poor Maria, you have a cat like that????

<sigh> Alas...I do......I love my kitties....but it can be a love-hate relationship at times.



I've tried every spray deterrent on the market. Currently using something called Sticky Paws (like clear masking tape). Seems to be working so far ?

 

[jimmytammy]

Have a great trip 50 years Too!

So, I spoke to my guide today. They have inventory available for my UY! Of course now that means I actually have to make a decision. I really was expecting him to tell me there was a waitlist. I could get the pts. now & have all the '08 pts. available so I'd get the 11 mo. priority for our Dec. '09 trip or I could wait it out & hope that a resale comes on the market. I really want those pts., but I want to be smart about it too. I'd be paying more per pt. buying direct now & I'd have to pay MFs for Oct.-Jan., but I'd have the pts. now. I could wait it out for a contract on resale for my UY. I would most likely pay less/pt., but it would probably only be a difference overall of $300 or so less going resale. That is based on guessing at the price/pt. & basing the closing costs on what we paid on our last resale. Looking at the ROFR database seems like 50 pt. contracts are going for somewhere in the $85-88 range. I'm giving myself a headache going back & forth on it.

Anyone want to throw their 2 cents in? All advice & opinions appreciated!

If I were in this situation, I would go for the pts direct. I never could manage to get the ideal situation through resale to work for me. We have 4 contracts, all direct. There would always be some underlying reason I steered away from resale. With direct, it was always straight forward.

Just my 2 cents, but direct was best case scenario for me.

 

[horselover]

Hello groupies!! Long time since I have been on this thread but not any less loyal to our beloved lodge!

I ran into Muushka over on the cruise line forum during the 2010 booking madness today and she gently reminded me that I needed to come over here and share about my recent trip so that all of you that have not been to the lodge recently could live vicariously through me

We are just back from our beloved home-spent October 5-9th in a 1 BDR to celebrate my birthday on October 6th. I must confess that I did not leave the lodge area all day! I watched the sunrise from the beach, took a leisurely swim in the quiet pool, took a nice long afternoon nap, and we went to Artist Point for supper-cedar planked salmon for me with the mushroom soup and the coffee two ways. I spent time in the atrium in front of the fireplace with a good book during the evening when it was raining outside and had myself a nice long whirpool with my favorite bath bomb from Basin.

It was probably one of the best birthdays I have ever had

Wow! I couldn't think of a more perfect way to spend my birthday. Glad you had such a great day.

 

[Muushka]

Calling all NASCAR fans.....

If you live in NC, love NASCAR, have a heart for disabled kids, like to support charity and need some exercise..

Have I got a plan for us!!

Kyle Petty, as you probably already know, started the Victory Junction Gang Camp in honor of his late son, Adam.
From their website:

The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a year round camp that strives to enrich the lives of children ages 7 to 15 with chronic medical conditions or serious medical illnesses. Exciting, fun and empowering experiences at the camp are life-changing and take place in a safe and medically sound environment.

The camp was founded in June of 2004 by Kyle and Pattie Petty, in honor of their son Adam. The camp is surrounded by beautiful hardwood forest in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina on 72 acres donated by Richard and Lynda Petty. The camp operates solely on donations of generous corporations, organizations and individuals

As a fund raiser, they are going to have a marathon on Dec 7 at Randleman, NC. Before you complain about running (as I would!) they are also having a 5 mile walk/run for people like us! Here is the info http://www.runtovictory.com/details.html

We could have a Groupie meet, get some exercise, get to see the Victory Junction Gang Camp and contribute to a great event! Anyone care to join us?? (Actually, I am assuming that the Mr Muushka will come with me!!)

 

[eliza61]

Calling all NASCAR fans.....

If you live in NC, love NASCAR, have a heart for disabled kids, like to support charity and need some exercise..

Have I got a plan for us!!

Kyle Petty, as you probably already know, started the Victory Junction Gang Camp in honor of his late son, Adam.
From their website:


As a fund raiser, they are going to have a marathon on Dec 7 at Randleman, NC. Before you complain about running (as I would!) they are also having a 5 mile walk/run for people like us! Here is the info http://www.runtovictory.com/details.html

We could have a Groupie meet, get some exercise, get to see the Victory Junction Gang Camp and contribute to a great event! Anyone care to join us?? (Actually, I am assuming that the Mr Muushka will come with me!!)

Hey Buddy,
Sounds like fun. I can't make it but if you walk I'll sponser.