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

[blossomz]

It was like a lovely milkshake...coffee, cream, and some sort of alcohol! I think there was some kalua, but something else as well. All I know is it was delicious! I'm hoping it is still there when we arrive!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks for the description!
Sounds like something cool and refreshing to have while enjoying the sun and the pool!

Only 9 days to go.... you must be full of anticipation and excitement.
Enjoy your trip and your frozen mocha!
Sending that it's still available!

 

[Granny]

We had a trip booked for November 16-22nd...We had a two-bedroom at the Villas at The Wilderness Lodge....We were going to do the MVMCP and the Osborne Lights....Now that Disney decided to change the Osborne start, we decided to change the dates of our trip...We are now going Decemeber 12-19th...We were able to get a two-bedroom at SSR...We are wait listed for VWL, AKL, BCV, and BV for the same dates...

We really were looking forward to staying at the WL again...We love it so much...But the holiday events are our major priority this trip....Hope our wait list comes through for the VWL...

I've put your trip on the Groupies list...and I hope one of your waitlists comes through. As you say, it is a great time to be at WDW and honestly I'm a little surprised that you were able to book even SSR at this relatively late date for mid-December. Here's Moose Dust for you hoping your wishes come true!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Granny - can you add us to the Groupies vacation list too? Yesterday I booked Dec 13-19th split stay at OKW and BCV. Christmas time at WDW - woo hoo!!!!

No lodge this year - only a few days available here and there. I talked w/MS about waitlisting for at least part of the stay but we're using up dev. points and they wouldn't be able to change so we'll wait for our first DVC lodge stay until next year. We'll visit the lodge for certain in Dec. though

We actually had a choice of SSR or OKW for the whole trip and also could have booked SSR for Nov 29-Dec 4th so there is availability. We also got a 2BR - bringing my cousin and DGD for their 2nd Disney visit!

 

[eliza61]

Hey,
Disney lovin Iowan... check in. Iowa has been getting hammered by hurricans and flooding.

 

[danielle782001]

I've put your trip on the Groupies list...and I hope one of your waitlists comes through. As you say, it is a great time to be at WDW and honestly I'm a little surprised that you were able to book even SSR at this relatively late date for mid-December. Here's Moose Dust for you hoping your wishes come true!

Thank you

 

[Granny]

Hey,
Disney lovin Iowan... check in. Iowa has been getting hammered by hurricans and flooding.

DL Iowan did check in with a harrowing story a couple of pages ago. All is good.

And here in the midwest, we tend to call those stiff breezes tornados instead of hurricanes.

Hi Granny - can you add us to the Groupies vacation list too? Yesterday I booked Dec 13-19th split stay at OKW and BCV. Christmas time at WDW - woo hoo!!!!

You're in!! Congrats on getting your booking!

 

[Dillon]

Thanks to all for the moosey and wonderful welcomes! It is nice to be home at VWL.

Sorry I haven't been back at you all for a number of days. I had to take a business trip to Sault Ste. Marie (The Soo). It is a 13 hour drive from our main camp here in Ohio, and is just above the east end of the U.P. (Michigan's Upper Peninsula) for those that have no idea where that may be.

Any DVC'rs hiding in those woods?

It was 54°F Wed. Afternoon (June 11th, too! ). The Soo sits just east of Lake Superior and the winds were up that day. It is very beautiful and is a wilderness of it's own, but no comparison to VWL! (no hot tub available at the pup tent I stayed in).

DW DiznyDi just wouldn't stop doing the "Moose Dance" until I acknowledged all of the Welcome messages I received.

Down, Dear, down.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Glad your ok! My DS & BIL as well as 2 of my nieces live in Iowa. They are just south of Mason City and my BIL is a minister. He ended up cancelling church on Sunday b/c so many people aren't able to get around due to the flooding. My one niece in Waterloo isn't able to drink the water at her house - but so far no flooding damage to her place. My mom is in S MN and they were having tornados just 20-25 miles away from her last night. I travel back for work every month and am supposed to go next week. I hate the whole tornado thing and am waffling a bit. It's been such a tough week in the midwest and it's so sad about the boy scout camp.

So glad your family is okay. I think boats are going to be Iowa's main transportation soon! Hopefully things will quiet down for when you visit your Mom.

We had a trip booked for November 16-22nd...We had a two-bedroom at the Villas at The Wilderness Lodge....We were going to do the MVMCP and the Osborne Lights....Now that Disney decided to change the Osborne start, we decided to change the dates of our trip...We are now going Decemeber 12-19th...We were able to get a two-bedroom at SSR...We are wait listed for VWL, AKL, BCV, and BV for the same dates...

We really were looking forward to staying at the WL again...We love it so much...But the holiday events are our major priority this trip....Hope our wait list comes through for the VWL...

I am really upset with Disney for changing the schedule they have followed for the past few years...They have started the Osborne Lights the same night as the MVMCP for the past few years...And now they are starting the day after Thanksgiving...I am also upset that it took them so long to announce this information since it was a major part of many visitors plans.

Sure hope you can get VWL!! Here is some pixie dust for you.

Wow. What a scary night that must have been. I have never experienced the threat of a tornado, gratefully. I have been watching the news about the scouts. So very sad for all the families and friends of these fine boys. I heard that that group was the best of the best and that they, as a group, did quite a bit to help everyone in the area that was affected. Along with the military, the scouts are a great group of kids.

As far as our Groupie (that is coming in Dec '09!! ), here you go:

Three wanted to dance for you, because you have been through a lot.

Thanks Muushka! Really appreciate everyones concern!!! I love this thread. You are all so nice and everyone here feels like one big Disfamily!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DL Iowan did check in with a harrowing story a couple of pages ago. All is good.

And here in the midwest, we tend to call those stiff breezes tornados instead of hurricanes.



You're in!! Congrats on getting your booking!

 

[Corinne]

Time to purchase all the little travel items...(I love those!) and I found packets of liquid Tide over at Target...woohoo! I am down to single digits and will be sitting by Silver Creek Springs Pool with my frozen mocha drink soon!

Oh, I love the travel items too! Target has a really great selection! That drink sounds delish! I saw it was still listed on the Trout Pass menu....one question...the menu posted here on the DIS boards just has beverages, do they offer any food/snacks? It has been a long time since we have stayed at the Lodge and I honestly only remember buying food at Roaring Fork to bring outside.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

You're in!! Congrats on getting your booking!

Thanks Granny!!! Wish I were listed in Groupie Green but that'll be next Dec!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So glad your family is okay. I think boats are going to be Iowa's main transportation soon! Hopefully things will quiet down for when you visit your Mom.

Thanks - I hope it settles down for everyone's sake.

 

[blossomz]

Oh, I love the travel items too! Target has a really great selection! That drink sounds delish! I saw it was still listed on the Trout Pass menu....one question...the menu posted here on the DIS boards just has beverages, do they offer any food/snacks? It has been a long time since we have stayed at the Lodge and I honestly only remember buying food at Roaring Fork to bring outside.

If I remember correctly...there are only snacks like chips, soft pretzels, and popcorn. Probably because Roaring Fork is so close...

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks - I hope it settles down for everyone's sake.

I second that. I had a friend visiting here from your neck of the woods and I'm sure she was glad to head home this morning.

I just must say I love your dog! I have a 1 year old Pembroke. Not a boring minute with her around!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks to all for the moosey and wonderful welcomes! It is nice to be home at VWL.

Sorry I haven't been back at you all for a number of days. I had to take a business trip to Sault Ste. Marie (The Soo). It is a 13 hour drive from our main camp here in Ohio, and is just above the east end of the U.P. (Michigan's Upper Peninsula) for those that have no idea where that may be.

Any DVC'rs hiding in those woods?

It was 54°F Wed. Afternoon (June 11th, too! ). The Soo sits just east of Lake Superior and the winds were up that day. It is very beautiful and is a wilderness of it's own, but no comparison to VWL! (no hot tub available at the pup tent I stayed in).

DW DiznyDi just wouldn't stop doing the "Moose Dance" until I acknowledged all of the Welcome messages I received.

Down, Dear, down.

Sorry, NC here, but your homeland sounds wonderful. And again, welcome, the Moose looks fab on you.

So glad your family is okay. I think boats are going to be Iowa's main transportation soon! Hopefully things will quiet down for when you visit your Mom.



Sure hope you can get VWL!! Here is some pixie dust for you.



Thanks Muushka! Really appreciate everyones concern!!! I love this thread. You are all so nice and everyone here feels like one big Disfamily!

I agree, who would believe that a cyber-community would be so cool! Disfamily!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I just must say I love your dog! I have a 1 year old Pembroke. Not a boring minute with her around!

Thanks! He's my baby and my buddy. We also have another one. He's 6 now and the one in the pic is 3 1/2. You should try two - double the fun!! Such busy busy boys - as you say never a dull moment - ever!

 

[jimmytammy]

Jimmy...you are on the list! I love adding those Groupie trips HOME!!

I am planning on going over to WL on my upcoming trip at least once. I want to see Ranger Stan again, and get our pictures taken with him. I've talked to him several times, but never taken his picture.

We won't be back until summer of 2009, and he may well be retired by then. In any event, I'd like the opportunity to thank him once again for his service and fellowship.

Thanks for adding us to the list, and thanks for keeping it going.

I do hope you get to see Ranger Stan one more time.

 

[eliza61]

And here in the midwest, we tend to call those stiff breezes tornados instead of hurricanes.

Thanks Granny! One thing you can say about the Northeast coast, we may have a naked cowboys singing on the streets and kamikazie cab drivers but all and all we really do have pretty calm weather. You saw how we passed out from a couple of hot days.

If I don't get a chance the rest of the weekend a very happy Dad's day to all the Wilderness dads.

The old guy, Sid & Rizzo are going fishing for the weekend (annual mans trip). I absolutely love Fathers day.

 

[Corinne]

If I remember correctly...there are only snacks like chips, soft pretzels, and popcorn. Probably because Roaring Fork is so close...

Thanks, Blossomz, that is what I was thinking.