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

[mickeymorse]

Just got off the phone with MS. A VWL studio was available, I was able to switch and have printed off the new ressie from dvcmember.com! It's official! Now I can live thru this thread for the next 7 mos. consuming all of your valuable info about VWL! Looking forward to all of your comments.

Yay!!! Glad to see it came through. Wait until we bug you for a TR and Pics

 

[Laxmom]

Just got off the phone with MS. A VWL studio was available, I was able to switch and have printed off the new ressie from dvcmember.com! It's official! Now I can live thru this thread for the next 7 mos. consuming all of your valuable info about VWL! Looking forward to all of your comments.

That's just awesome!! Are you doing HHI and VWL next year? I don't think I can talk Laxdad into going back to WDW next year unless we do VWL. We have been 3 times since July. Our trip to HHI will just have to be my Disney fix for next year.

We cancelled our DCL trip and are heading to Aruba instead. Just got too good of a deal to pass up!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

That's just awesome!! Are you doing HHI and VWL next year? I don't think I can talk Laxdad into going back to WDW next year unless we do VWL. We have been 3 times since July. Our trip to HHI will just have to be my Disney fix for next year.

We cancelled our DCL trip and are heading to Aruba instead. Just got too good of a deal to pass up!

Going to HHI in a week!! Going to VWL now post our Wonder cruise in May. Then its off to Vero Beach in September!

So glad you cancelled DCL. It will be worth it to buy VWL. Jealous of Aruba trip though!

 

[Dodie]

First of all, Groupies, long time no chat. Sorry. Life and work gets in the way sometimes...

Just got off the phone with MS. A VWL studio was available, I was able to switch and have printed off the new ressie from dvcmember.com! It's official! Now I can live thru this thread for the next 7 mos. consuming all of your valuable info about VWL! Looking forward to all of your comments.

Hooray!!!! Another convert! We'll be trying out "your" resort in May for the first time and we're excited about that too.

 

[MiaSRN62]

In fact, I think you clearly take home the Grand Groupie Graphics award!!!

I don't know how you do it Maria, but keep on doing it.

Thanks...I'm glad u all enjoy them ! I find some of them and I think some of the graphics find me

Maria, another fantastic graphic as usual. What program do you use to make these? Can't wait to see what you come up with for Thanksgiving & Christmas.

I'll be honest horselover....I don't make them myself. I just find them : )

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN VWL GROUPIES !!!!!

Great graphic Maria and a Happy Halloween to all!
Maria did you go to the parade and if so how was it?

Just got off the phone with MS. A VWL studio was available, I was able to switch and have printed off the new ressie from dvcmember.com! It's official! Now I can live thru this thread for the next 7 mos. consuming all of your valuable info about VWL! Looking forward to all of your comments.

Congrats!!!

First of all, Groupies, long time no chat. Sorry. Life and work gets in the way sometimes...

Hooray!!!! Another convert! We'll be trying out "your" resort in May for the first time and we're excited about that too.

Dodie!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Sorry folks, this is only the beginning of my questions for you! I put a request in during my VWL ressie to be close to the elevators. Since we are staying in a studio, I am trying to avoid the dreaded "dumpster" view. Looking at the floor plan, it looks like there are both lock-offs and dedicated studios not too far from the elevators. I guess my risk is getting one real close...is there too much noise by the elevators? Not too many studios that are right across from them, more like around the corner and such. What do you think?

 

[loribell]

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria did you go to the parade and if so how was it?

Sadly, no DLI......
We were up by 8:30 am. Out the door by 9:45 am (the parade was to begin at noon). Got to the train station......after 1 hour and 15 min of waiting and two trains go right by us, we decided to head home and plan the strategy for driving there. Then we were watching the TV. I-76 and I-95 jammed....Walt Whitman Bridge jammed......all parking lots in the city filled to capacity by 10:30 am. We are 50 min to an hour away on a good traffic day....so we were estimating a 90 min drive at least and possibly getting down there and having nowhere to park. Then Septa suspended trains for a couple hours. News people said thousands were unable to make it in to the city. We really would have needed to be up by 6 am and down in the city by like 8 or 9 am. I thought leaving at 9:45 am would be adequate. There were people down in the city waiting for the parade beginning around 6-7 am. Don't know what I was thinking. So it was disappointing to miss it. And we tried for like 90 min to get a train or attempt to drive and then we came to our senses. We figured by the time we finally got down there, found some place to park, then walk to the parade area, we'd miss it. I think Septa said it was going to take hours to get everyone back home again. We did watch the entire parade (all 4 hours of it), live on TV. I know....not the same.

It was one ugly day for transportation : http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic_autos/transit/Parade_of_Problems_SEPTA__PATCO_Maxed_Out.html

 

[loribell]

Ahh, it is times like this I am glad I live in the middle of nowhere with no major sports team to get attached to!

 

[blossomz]

Happy Day after Halloween groupies! The last 2 years once Halloween passed, we were starting our holiday countdown to VWL...this year we are not heading down... So...I guess my groupies will have to get me there vicariously!!

 

[Muushka]

Blossomz, I had Christmas last night! Several gangs (of very nice) kids rang the bell and waited till I got to the door and proceeded to sing Christmas carols! Very cute! We won't be doing VWL this Christmas either , but will get to see the tree in Jan.

That's just awesome!! Are you doing HHI and VWL next year? I don't think I can talk Laxdad into going back to WDW next year unless we do VWL. We have been 3 times since July. Our trip to HHI will just have to be my Disney fix for next year.

We cancelled our DCL trip and are heading to Aruba instead. Just got too good of a deal to pass up!

Do tell about your Aruba deal!

Sorry folks, this is only the beginning of my questions for you! I put a request in during my VWL ressie to be close to the elevators. Since we are staying in a studio, I am trying to avoid the dreaded "dumpster" view. Looking at the floor plan, it looks like there are both lock-offs and dedicated studios not too far from the elevators. I guess my risk is getting one real close...is there too much noise by the elevators? Not too many studios that are right across from them, more like around the corner and such. What do you think?

We have stayed near the elevators many times and have not noticed extra noise. Good luck!

 

[Granny]

Sorry folks, this is only the beginning of my questions for you! I put a request in during my VWL ressie to be close to the elevators. Since we are staying in a studio, I am trying to avoid the dreaded "dumpster" view. Looking at the floor plan, it looks like there are both lock-offs and dedicated studios not too far from the elevators. I guess my risk is getting one real close...is there too much noise by the elevators? Not too many studios that are right across from them, more like around the corner and such. What do you think?

Congratulations on getting your reservation switched to VWL!

We've stayed very close to the elevators and never heard any noise from them. I think your request should give you a good chance of avoiding the DDV.

I'm sure you will love your visit to our beloved VWL!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Congrats BWV Dreamin !!!! You'll love the VWL......it's a very different atmosphere from BWV though.

And also, we stayed near the elevators too and never noticed any noise.

 

[mickeymorse]

Congratulations on getting your reservation switched to VWL!

We've stayed very close to the elevators and never heard any noise from them. I think your request should give you a good chance of avoiding the DDV.

I'm suer you will love your visit to our beloved VWL!!!

I love the Acronym..... DDV

 

[tea pot]

Just got off the phone with MS. A VWL studio was available, I was able to switch and have printed off the new ressie from dvcmember.com! It's official! Now I can live thru this thread for the next 7 mos. consuming all of your valuable info about VWL! Looking forward to all of your comments.

Congrats You will Love your stay at the Wonderful and beloved Lodge

question How did you print your ressie from dvc member.com ??

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Congrats You will Love your stay at the Wonderful and beloved Lodge

question How did you print your ressie from dvc member.com ??

After you log into dvcmember.com, go to your membership info. There you can view vacation details under each contract you own. Click on vacation details....there you will see your scheduled vacation, the reservation number and points used. I just print that entire screen from my computer (there is no specific print on the website). Always like to have documentation as a backup....never know when a problem may arise!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Sadly, no DLI......
We were up by 8:30 am. Out the door by 9:45 am (the parade was to begin at noon). Got to the train station......after 1 hour and 15 min of waiting and two trains go right by us, we decided to head home and plan the strategy for driving there. Then we were watching the TV. I-76 and I-95 jammed....Walt Whitman Bridge jammed......all parking lots in the city filled to capacity by 10:30 am. We are 50 min to an hour away on a good traffic day....so we were estimating a 90 min drive at least and possibly getting down there and having nowhere to park. Then Septa suspended trains for a couple hours. News people said thousands were unable to make it in to the city. We really would have needed to be up by 6 am and down in the city by like 8 or 9 am. I thought leaving at 9:45 am would be adequate. There were people down in the city waiting for the parade beginning around 6-7 am. Don't know what I was thinking. So it was disappointing to miss it. And we tried for like 90 min to get a train or attempt to drive and then we came to our senses. We figured by the time we finally got down there, found some place to park, then walk to the parade area, we'd miss it. I think Septa said it was going to take hours to get everyone back home again. We did watch the entire parade (all 4 hours of it), live on TV. I know....not the same.

It was one ugly day for transportation : http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic_autos/transit/Parade_of_Problems_SEPTA__PATCO_Maxed_Out.html

Wow what a mess. Sorry you couldn't make it. I tried to watch some of the WPVI coverage on the computer but couldn't really do it at work.

Ahh, it is times like this I am glad I live in the middle of nowhere with no major sports team to get attached to!

Loribell we don't live close to any major teams either but have to hear about the Nebraska Cornhuskers constantly. Who I do believe play Oklahoma today.

 

[Laxmom]

Do tell about your Aruba deal!


We own a couple Marriott's in addition to our DVC. We were supposed to go to HHI on Marriott in July but Laxdad decided that our trip to HHI DVC in April would be enough so we deposited our week with II. They wanted that summer HHI week so badly that they gave us an accomodation certificate for it; basically a really cheap stay in addition to our week. I was able to find a 2 bedroom at the Marriott Surf Club in Palm Beach, Aruba for Labor Day week for $299 for the entire week. Just too good to pass up!

I have to introduce you guys to our new baby.

His name is Toby and we got him last Saturday - that's why I haven't been around much. He is a busy little guy! He is 4 months old and weighs a whopping 8lbs!! He is just wonderful!

 

[loribell]

Loribell we don't live close to any major teams either but have to hear about the Nebraska Cornhuskers constantly. Who I do believe play Oklahoma today.

Yep we are playing them in Norman tonight. I wish Pelini would hurry up and get that team back in shape so we can go back to having a real rivalry again.

I have to introduce you guys to our new baby.

His name is Toby and we got him last Saturday - that's why I haven't been around much. He is a busy little guy! He is 4 months old and weighs a whopping 8lbs!! He is just wonderful!

He is sooooooooooooooo cute!