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

[mickeymorse]

We are at SSR because it is our other home resort. Could not get the lodge at 7 months and still on waitlist. Checked last week and nothing at all available at the lodge. Oh well. I plan on visiting the lodge before checking in there. Now is the stress time of getting ready for the trip. I am so looking forward to this trip. This is our first time Thanksgiving week. I figure week one is doing somethings and try not to get too down by the crowds. Week 2 at the Lodge is a great time at WDW and VWL. We are doing the CP package on Dec 4. We are going to try and see it a couple of other times. If you love music and Christmas time, this is a must see and hear. Osborne lights are great also.

Sounds like a wonderful time. Enjoy all your trip. WE are looking forward to the TR afterward.

No feed for me all day either. Bummer! I hope it is back up tomorrow.

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Oh yeah, morning Groupies!

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi all..

I need to vent! My sister decided to cancel on me for our cruise!!! I had used ALL of my points to book it for all 5 of us! Anyway...long story short..I called MS and they were sooo great! My points all were gone from DVC and could only be used as reservation points. So...I upgraded from a category 9 to a category 6 for the cruise. Then I had 232 points left...EXACTLY the right number of points to stay 4 nights at the Polynesian over Christmas!!! So I grabbed it and we're now heading down from the 23rd to the 26th!!! AND..I didn't lose a single point! I unfortunately had to pay a few $95 change fees...which I feel my sister should pay...but that won't happen! Anyway...Granny...add me to the list for Christmas!

Sorry about the conflict, but what great "conflict resolution". Seems it was meant to be with exactly the right number of points. Yahoo!

Deb

 

[horselover]

Blossomz - sorry your sister decided to be a big stinker (would use another word, but this is a family board ) But, I'm glad things worked out in the end. Enjoy your Christmas trip to the Poly!! Have a drink, toast your sister, & say wish you were here. NOT!!!

 

[blossomz]

Thanks everybody...it will definitely be a different experience..we've never stayed at the Poly...so I am kind of excited to see how that will be. Plus it is over the holidays! I really appreciate the support...I cannot believe she did this to me..but you're right...hooray for me...I get another trip to the world!

I'll have to stop by the Lodge and hope I run into some groupies!

 

[Dodie]

Thanks everybody...it will definitely be a different experience..we've never stayed at the Poly...so I am kind of excited to see how that will be. Plus it is over the holidays! I really appreciate the support...I cannot believe she did this to me..but you're right...hooray for me...I get another trip to the world!

I'll have to stop by the Lodge and hope I run into some groupies!

It's too bad you're out the $95 and what a pain this is that your sister did this to you, but how AWESOME will a stay at the Poly be at Christmas time!?!!

We'd love to stay there and, even though it's "not the best use of DVC points" (blah blah blah) and there's the $95 fee, I'm sure we'll do that sometime!

 

[blossomz]

Thanks DODIE! I'll let you know how it goes... I knew my groupies would catch my back!

 

[loribell]

Thanks everybody...it will definitely be a different experience..we've never stayed at the Poly...so I am kind of excited to see how that will be. Plus it is over the holidays! I really appreciate the support...I cannot believe she did this to me..but you're right...hooray for me...I get another trip to the world!

I'll have to stop by the Lodge and hope I run into some groupies!

Did you get a lagoon view? We stayed our first trip on points for a couple of days at the poly. There is nothing like watching that castle change colors throughout the night.

 

[blossomz]

I could only afford a garden view...it was so weird...I had exactly 232 reservation points left and the only place that "fit" was 4 nights at the poly in a garden view! EXACTLY 232 points! I felt like I'd been pixie dusted!!!

 

[cheer4bison]

I could only afford a garden view...it was so weird...I had exactly 232 reservation points left and the only place that "fit" was 4 nights at the poly in a garden view! EXACTLY 232 points! I felt like I'd been pixie dusted!!!

Sounds like it was meant to be, Blossomz! Have a wonderful trip. I've always wanted to stay at the Poly. Even though my family has been visiting the world since 1975, my parents always made reservations at the Contemporary when we were little kids. Then we tried the treehouses, the Grand Floridian, and then our beloved Lodge. The rest, we'll just say, is history. But I'd still like to find an excuse to do a quick stay at the Poly, especially now that they've updated the pool and snack bar, etc. I love the background music there, and being on the monorail line is always a plus. Without a doubt, the Poly beach at night has got to be one of the most romantic spots on property. You have plenty to look forward to...

 

[blossomz]

Yep...I have never stayed there either! I agree..it was really an unplanned trip but I too think it must mean I was meant to go!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hi all..

I need to vent! My sister decided to cancel on me for our cruise!!! I had used ALL of my points to book it for all 5 of us! Anyway...long story short..I called MS and they were sooo great! My points all were gone from DVC and could only be used as reservation points. So...I upgraded from a category 9 to a category 6 for the cruise. Then I had 232 points left...EXACTLY the right number of points to stay 4 nights at the Polynesian over Christmas!!! So I grabbed it and we're now heading down from the 23rd to the 26th!!! AND..I didn't lose a single point! I unfortunately had to pay a few $95 change fees...which I feel my sister should pay...but that won't happen! Anyway...Granny...add me to the list for Christmas!

Blossomz, sorry your sister bailed on you! I'm so glad though that something good was able to come of it! What a great trip it should be for you

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Sorry that this will be off topic. Fellow groupies you have always been so good to me. Especially when I lost my dog. Your support meant so much to me. Well I need to impose on you again for some moose dust. I'm sorry if this is long. I will try to keep it as short as I can.
For about the last 9 months my sister and I have planned to go home to my parents for Christmas. My sister lives in Nashville and it's been at least 12 years since my whole family has been together for Christmas. My Mom is so looking forward to this. She has osteoporsis and is confined to the house and can't do much. Well my sister has a 10 year old daughter with her ex-husband and he has decided not to cooperate. He has told my sister that she needs to have her daughter back home by Christmas night. My parents live in Pa. and she lives in Nashville. Won't work. Now this isn't because he will miss her. It is because he is vindictive. My sister bends over backwards to put their daughter first and work with him on things. In fact their daughter always spend Christmas morning with him because his mom comes to visit. If we can't all be home my mom will be heartbroken. With my parents being in their 70's and having health problems who knows how many more opportunities we will have to do this.
So my friends if you could, I would really appreciate some moose dust and prayers from you. We haven't given up and are still hoping that he will find a smidge of decency and change his mind. Sorry for this being so long! Thank you!

 

[Muushka]

Off topic? No such thing.

I PM'd you, but just wanted to say again how much I hope that your family can all be together this Christmas, for your Mom.

Prayers and Moose dust, good medicine for this situation.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Off topic? No such thing.

I PM'd you, but just wanted to say again how much I hope that your family can all be together this Christmas, for your Mom.

Prayers and Moose dust, good medicine for this situation.

Thank You! Your good thoughts are so much appreciated!

 

[blossomz]

Thank you for your cheering up thoughts...DLI....So sorry to hear this... I'm sending you lots of moose dust, pixie dust, magic, good thoughts and prayers... Think good thoughts and keep your fellow groupies up on the latest...we're with you!!

 

[Granny]

DLI...very sorry to hear that your family's holiday plans are getting messed up in that manner. Lots of Moose Dust heading your way for a good outcome to the situation.

 

[jimmytammy]

blossomz

It is frustrating when you are trying to do something good for others, and it seems to backfire. It sounds like it will still all work out for the best for you. Let us know how the Poly stay goes. Our family has always wanted to stay there. It would definitely be our choice amongst the monorail resorts.

DLI

Moose Dust blowing your way.

 

[horselover]

Lots of prayers & good thoughts coming your way DLI. I hope everything works out for your family.

 

[Laxmom]

Been occupied with Puppy so I have been away.

No such thing as OT here! We share our love of the lodge and so much more! Here's hoping your sister's ex will grow a heart! I really hope it all works out for your family, DLI.

 

[50 years Too!]

DLI,
Hope he comes around and does what is right for his daughter and not what he selfishly wants to do to your sister.

Deb