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

[mickeymorse]

Hey Groupies,

Glad to see some of you are posting pics. We spent a good bit of time at the Lodge today but I won't be able to post pics as I had hoped. I was counting on my daughters camera. She has the cord to connect to my laptop and upload pictures. I reminded her 5 minuted before we left for the lodge to bring her camera. Of course she forgot it. We did get some pictures with my camera but I don't have anyway to upload those pics. My cousin is staying at VWL and that seems to be our family reunion meeting place so I will get some pics on the forgetful ones camera and post during the week.

Took the boat from the lodge for the dinner buffet at Trails End. First time we have had dinner here and I can say I prefer their breakfast. We did Chip and Dales campfire and the movie for the first time and the kids really enjoyed that. Thought for sure someone was going to lose an eye at the fire pit making those smores. Young kids with sticks and flaming marshmellows seem like an accident waiting to happen.. Have to get some rest...I'll update with pics soon.

Anxiously awaiting those pics. Thanks for the mini TR. Looking forward to more

 

[horselover]

Here's a few more pics. Since I have no trips currently planned until Dec. '09 I guess I'll have to be content to just look over my old pics & live vicariously through those of you lucky enough to be going down sooner. Sorry that some pics are huge & some smaller. I got tired of trying to figure out how to resize them. Hope you enjoy!

 

[Muushka]

Horsie!! Great pictures, thanks, I needed that.

DisneyNutzy, thank you for the report. Words are as good as pictures when described like you just did!
Have a great time.

 

[eliza61]

WL pictures and the Phillies are 1 win away from the championship. Could life get any better on a Monday?

Hey who's next up to bat for the world or the lodge?

 

[tea pot]

horeslover
WOW great pics..... Makes me Home Sick
I don't think I've seen the topiary before where is it??

BWV Dreamin
Bunches and Bunches of Moose Dust

 

[bobbiwoz]

WL pictures and the Phillies are 1 win away from the championship. Could life get any better on a Monday?

Hey who's next up to bat for the world or the lodge?

Looking forward to tonights game!!!Go Phillies!

We're not far away from our next visit, but BWV and BCV! We will be waiting until December '09 for our next stay in VWL...been saving the points to book 11 months out. DDiL wants to run in the 1/2 marathon in January '10, and we want to stay in VWL then too! So, 2 great visits for us in VWL are about 14 months away!

Bobbi

 

[horselover]

horeslover
WOW great pics..... Makes me Home Sick
I don't think I've seen the topiary before where is it??

BWV Dreamin
Bunches and Bunches of Moose Dust

The Mickey topiary is almost directly behind the bus stop in between the lodge & villas. The buffalo toparies are in front of the main lodge. Walk out the front door & they're right across the street.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey Groupies,

Glad to see some of you are posting pics. We spent a good bit of time at the Lodge today but I won't be able to post pics as I had hoped. I was counting on my daughters camera. She has the cord to connect to my laptop and upload pictures. I reminded her 5 minuted before we left for the lodge to bring her camera. Of course she forgot it. We did get some pictures with my camera but I don't have anyway to upload those pics. My cousin is staying at VWL and that seems to be our family reunion meeting place so I will get some pics on the forgetful ones camera and post during the week.

Took the boat from the lodge for the dinner buffet at Trails End. First time we have had dinner here and I can say I prefer their breakfast. We did Chip and Dales campfire and the movie for the first time and the kids really enjoyed that. Thought for sure someone was going to lose an eye at the fire pit making those smores. Young kids with sticks and flaming marshmellows seem like an accident waiting to happen.. Have to get some rest...I'll update with pics soon.

DisneyNutzy thanks for the report. We will just have to wait for the pictures!

WL pictures and the Phillies are 1 win away from the championship. Could life get any better on a Monday?

Hey who's next up to bat for the world or the lodge?

Looking forward to tonights game!!!Go Phillies!

We're not far away from our next visit, but BWV and BCV! We will be waiting until December '09 for our next stay in VWL...been saving the points to book 11 months out. DDiL wants to run in the 1/2 marathon in January '10, and we want to stay in VWL then too! So, 2 great visits for us in VWL are about 14 months away!

Bobbi

Eliza and Bobbiwoz!! It is 20 minutes till the game and I'm a nervous wreck!! Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is some moose dust for them!

 

[tea pot]

The Mickey topiary is almost directly behind the bus stop in between the lodge & villas. The buffalo toparies are in front of the main lodge. Walk out the front door & they're right across the street.

Thanks..... Next visit I'll be hunting for green buffalo.

 

[Muushka]

My husband created a Mickey Countdown counter for his computer. Imagine my surprise when I was up there when he fired it up.......60 days till Mickey!!

We decided to leave our Jan reservations in tact. We really want to see WL De-Christmassed! We plan on staying up the night to get pictures. And I cannot imagine not seeing WL lobby at Christmas. We have been there every year since it has opened.

We hope to snag a day at USF hotel (Hard Rock would be great) for the last Fri night in FL.

Ahh vacation!

 

[tea pot]

My husband created a Mickey Countdown counter for his computer. Imagine my surprise when I was up there when he fired it up.......60 days till Mickey!!

We decided to leave our Jan reservations in tact. We really want to see WL De-Christmassed! We plan on staying up the night to get pictures. And I cannot imagine not seeing WL lobby at Christmas. We have been there every year since it has opened.

We hope to snag a day at USF hotel (Hard Rock would be great) for the last Fri night in FL.

Ahh vacation!

Wow every year since it opened!!! now that's a real Groupie
Hoping you have a wonderful vacation

 

[Muushka]

Thanks! I should qualify my statement. We have visited the Lodge every year since it has opened. We have stayed there every year since 1999!

 

[blossomz]

Muushka...that is an amazing stat!! As jealous as I am..I'm glad there's always been a groupie rep there!

 

[Muushka]

 

[eliza61]

Thanks! I should qualify my statement. We have visited the Lodge every year since it has opened. We have stayed there every year since 1999!

You are my hero, I grovel at your feet.

 

[horselover]

My husband created a Mickey Countdown counter for his computer. Imagine my surprise when I was up there when he fired it up.......60 days till Mickey!!

We decided to leave our Jan reservations in tact. We really want to see WL De-Christmassed! We plan on staying up the night to get pictures. And I cannot imagine not seeing WL lobby at Christmas. We have been there every year since it has opened.

We hope to snag a day at USF hotel (Hard Rock would be great) for the last Fri night in FL.

Ahh vacation!

Wow every year since it opened! Where's the green-eyed monster smiley when you need one?! At least now that I'm an owner I can look forward to many more trips in my future too. Hope you're able to snag that USF room too!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Ok VWL lovers!! Two more days, at 9:00a I'll be calling to change my ressie to VWL!! Pixie dust please!!

 

[cheer4bison]

Pixie dust coming your way! I hope there's a room at VWL waiting just for you.

 

[eliza61]

It's a dreary Wednesday here in the Philly area and we're itching for a world series celebrations. So I need a little faux sunshine

Anybody have any favorite shops they love in the world?

I'm not a big sovie shopper but whenever I visit I love to go to the Tea shop at the UK pavillion in Epcot. I usually end up buying some Earl Grey tea (which I know I can get cheaper at the market but ) and strolling through it. I just love it.

 

[Muushka]

Ok VWL lovers!! Two more days, at 9:00a I'll be calling to change my ressie to VWL!! Pixie dust please!!

Best wishes and PD for you!

My favorites are Germany, the toy store. I always like to see the Steiff stuffed animals. Before my allergies, I collected them. Now they sit, all alone, on a shelf in the guest bedroom. So sad. Talk about animal abuse...

And the other place I love to visit is also at UK. I am not a tea drinker, but I love the area that sells all the hand creams. Smells sooooo good.

There may be more....stay tuned.