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

[keliblue]

Can someone find the link for me to the WL DVC layout ?? I really want to request a 2 bedroom ground floor but I don't remember if they have them ??

thanks

kb

 

[blossomz]

Try this...

http://members.aol.com/InstImpres/wildernessmap.pdf

 

[Granny]

.... It was the most fantastic resort I've ever stayed at and we can't wait to go back. We .... met Ranger Stan - what a lovely, lovely man. We had a ball and my 5 year old cried when we left. ..... 'It's nice but it's not Wilderness Lodge'
..... I just cannot emphasis enough how great it was - and how much we all miss it. ....

Based on these quotes, you a definitely a certified Groupie!

Thanks for taking the time to post your impressions and we're glad that it "sang to your soul" like it does to the rest of us.

 

[keliblue]

Try this...

http://members.aol.com/InstImpres/wildernessmap.pdf

Thank you my friend

 

[eliza61]

Evidently Rizzo the rat (17) figured out that since I won't let him and 10 of his most loyal friends go to wdw by themselves, I would let him and the rest of the rat pack go to NYC after the prom by themselves.
Since my reply to him could be considered "making on line terroristic threats" by the fcc and punishable by fines and/or jail time, let's just say he's stuck in good ole sicklerville NJ.

Not to worry though, he'll find it hard to complain when I rip his vocal cords out and ram them down his throat.

Happy place, go to my happy place

 

[50 years Too!]

Eliza,

I feel your pain, (or fear).
I thought it would get better when they are away at college. And it does,
to a point.

But today the weather has turned freakishly hot, (after 40 degrees for a high last week). Even up in Bellingham, where he goes to school, it is supposed to be in the 80's. Visions of him diving off high rocks, etc. Found out he is quite the little kayaker out on the bay. My question--"have you taken lessons on how to get out after it flips"? His reply "Don't be ridiculous". Which means, no I haven't.

I've gone from fear of him flying off a cliff snowboarding, to worrying about him drowning while wakeboarding (who needs a lifejacket while on a speeding boat run by college kids), being eaten by sharks surfing, the list goes on and on.

But the good part, you don't have to stay up all night waiting for them to come home. Except, four more weeks until summer vacation and he's home, oh goody!

Deb

 

[mickeymorse]

Just received my Disney Files magazine. Gives something to tie me over for another day.

Deb, I wouldn't mind some freakishly hot weather. It seems to be taking forever for the warm stuff. Mid sixties today. Still haven't taken off the pool cover yet. But at least I have a new patio to admire.
My 5 yr old has found skateboarding. Can I put him in a bubble? I'm finally realizing the agony I put my parents through. Payback time.

Rob

 

[blossomz]

Boy do I know the pain of teenage and young adult men!!! It CLEARLY doesn't get any better the older they get! The bigger they get..the bigger the worries! Anyway...I too am waiting for warm weather and Disney Days!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Being a parent of teens has accelerated my aging process for sure ! So add me to the list of those that worry about them. It was so much easier when they were younger. My middle child is going to college in August. It'll be tough because she'll be in FL. Too far from PA. My son went 6 hours away and I thought that was hard. My dd will 18 hours away. I'm gonna lose it. I am worrying about everything right now. Will she get homesick ? Will I miss her too much ? Will she be able to make good friends ? And yeah, the shark thing bothers me too because she's majoring in marine biology.

Oh and also add me to the list of those wishing for freakishly hot weather ! Had the heat on today---never made it out of the upper 50's. Where are the 80's already ????

 

[jjbescher]

More Pictures,

I just posted more pictures of the Wilderness Lodge. Around post #450

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1717127

jon

 

[MiaSRN62]

let's just say he's stuck in good ole sicklerville NJ.

eliza....small world........when I was in college, I used to date a guy from Sicklerville.

Jon, I'm thoroughly enjoying your photos. Makes me want to be there right now ! We are still debating about getting more points (well, we know we want more points, it's just going to be "where"). I am leaning heavily towards VWL, while dh is looking at AKV (he says more years and the 5 in a one bedroom appeals to him). So we shall see who will win this one. My heart always pulls me back to the Lodge.

 

[Muushka]

Maria, you don't own at VWL?
If not, you guys are so great who love the Lodge this much and don't own there. That's love!

For those of you who don't own there and ever want to trade points (for that early Dec reservation, for example) just PM me and if we can work it out we will.

Sicklerville I thought that name was another of Eliza's 'creative writing' skills!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, you don't own at VWL?
If not, you guys are so great who love the Lodge this much and don't own there. That's love!

Sadly, I do not. We own 170 points at OKW. When we bought DVC, it was there or BWV. We preferred OKW. There was no VWL or BCV or SSR.
Now, we are looking to sell our offsite timeshare--Vistana---and use the money to buy more DVC points. We have stayed at VWL a few times, and the main WL a few more. But never stayed at AKV, so dh has us booked there to see if he likes it more or less than VWL. Still have to wait for our Vistana week to sell, but once it does, it'll come down to these two resorts and my vote is for the VWL ! I wish it existed when we were bought back in 2000. There wasn't even any "talk" of Villas at the WL when we bought or we may have held off. Not sure, because it sure was nice buying the points for $66 or $67/point. I believe VWL went up for sale 2-3 years later. And yes, I do really LOVE it at the Lodge. There are things that we love about OKW too---that we wouldn't want to give up (such as really large rooms, lower points, huge balcony porch etc). But then there are also things we are not as happy about at OKW : food options minimal. First, we missed the Pooh character breakfasts at Olivia's........then they also took away the ability to do takeout from Olivia's....... not happy that Goods To Go closes at 10 pm (too early !). Other resorts, the food options stay open until 11 pm or midnight for guests returning back late from the parks. Not OKW----food options shut down at 10 pm.

But we love the ambience and peacefulness at OKW, and feel VWL is the same in that aspect.


And no, eliza wasn't joking ....Sicklerville really does exist I've been there several times

 

[Muushka]

Wow Maria, I hope you 2 can come to an agreement on which villa to buy (what a horrible problem to have ). And good luck selling the Visitana.

We actually stayed at VWL in Dec of 2000, just prior to them being released for sale. And that is when they jumped to $72 a point. So you got a great price. I appreciate OKW for the large accommodations. We are staying there in September with family, looking forward to spreading out. We did 4 at VWL and BWV and it was too small!!!

 

[blossomz]

We were there in 2000 as well and saw the villas being built. At that point..never even considered being able to purchase DVC! What a fool! But eventually I got a resale which helps..but I didn't pay what they went for back then! As I said in a previous post..I really liked AKV, but my heart remains at VWL. I'm glad we own at both though so we can do split stays...with the bulk at VWL! Good luck selling your Vistana!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Muushka :We actually stayed at VWL in Dec of 2000, just prior to them being released for sale

blossomz : We were there in 2000 as well and saw the villas being built.

Ok Muushka and blossomz....now I'm confused. We stayed at the WL in 2000, after having just signed on to DVC at Vero Beach. I don't recall seeing the Villas that year ? Our guide at the time never mentioned them to us either as an option/or possibility. The first time I have memory of seeing them was Oct 2001. They were still under construction but the model was open. I was staying at the Lodge with in-laws. They watched our kids for us on the beach of the WL while we toured the model. So if they were there in 2000, I have no recollection of it. We signed on the dotted line in Aug of 2000 while staying at Vero Beach. Now I'm really bummed.....if the VWL was a possibility at that time and our guide never mentioned them, I'm a little peeved.

Thanks Muuska for the luck on selling our Vistana week. We'll need it !

 

[MiaSRN62]

For those of you who don't own there and ever want to trade points (for that early Dec reservation, for example) just PM me and if we can work it out we will.

Wanted to add.....very nice of you to offer this to us all Muushka

 

[Muushka]

Wanted to add.....very nice of you to offer this to us all Muushka

And I mean it! We like to stay at the other resorts too!

Maria, you got your resort at a great price, $5 a point cheaper! And lower dues too! The reason we found out about VWL much sooner than others is because our guide understood that the only way we would buy would be at WL. When I visited in Sept 2000 they were still under construction, opening up to CRO in December of that year. I don't know why guides don't share that information!

Maybe you stayed at WL in '99? Because they couldn't sell the resort until it was complete, and they were finished early 2001 (if I am remembering correctly!)

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maybe you stayed at WL in '99? Because they couldn't sell the resort until it was complete, and they were finished early 2001 (if I am remembering correctly!)

we were definitely there the 3rd week of August 2000. I remember because we stayed at Vero in Aug 2000 for four nights and then drove over to stay at the WL. By the time we got to the WL, we had already gave our deposit and signed on the dotted DVC line. I don't know why I don't remember the VWL that visit.
I do recall Oct 2001 as they were selling.....we toured the model one day. I wish we had stayed at the WL before going over to Vero. I'm sure then, the VWL would have been our "home" resort. I wish our guide had even mentioned them. Maybe she wanted a sale right there and figured if she told us about VWL, we would have held off ?

 

[Muushka]

Yeah, those bugger-butts. I'll bet they figured you wouldn't buy if you didn't buy right then and there. But hey, I might be all wet on these years. I'll have to pull out the old contract and see when we signed the Palm Tree and Mickey Ears.