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

[Good Ol Gal]

Good morning from room 3552...and our lovely view of the dumpsters

Well, we can't actually see the dumpster, there are two trees blocking it, but you sure can hear them!

We decided to do the DXDP for our first night. We had a studio b/c ds13 and dd11 were spending the first night with a friend, so DH, myself, DS7 and DS8 stayed here at VWL.

We left Fri at 2:30 pm and arrived here at 6:30am. And guess what? Our room wasn't ready! We went to Roaring Forks for breakfast and then headed over to Epcot.

We didn't arrive until 8:15 at Epcot, and had to redeem our AP and get our DDE card. I had our strategy to follow so off we went.......

We FP TT, walked on it, walked on MS, FP Soarin, rode it. Rode Living with the Land, used our Soarin FP, then headed back to TT to use our FP... walked right on with them.

So in 2 hours we rode TT twice, Soaring twice, MS once, LWTL once. We could have ridden MS more, but the kids were hungry and hot so we headed to our ADR.

After that we went to our lunch at Le Cellier.. YUMMY Our ADR was for 12, but we arrived at 11:30. They sat us w/in 3mins. There were people coming in w/o ADRs and they were all turned away.

Very yummy lunch. My dd11 has a new love, the cheddar cheese soup. She finished her cup, and half of my bowl! Then asked DS13 if she could have his too! Surprisingly she did not have room for her hot dog

DH tried the sour apple drink and loved it! He is not very experimental with food so it was nice to see him try some different stuff.. even if it's just a drink.

Well I was alone when I started this, but I have two campers join so I am going to go.

Just one more thing... Toy Story Mania ROCKS!!!!!

We're spending the day here at the Lodge, unless I can talk someone into going to DHS with me to ride TSM again

 

[wildernessDad]

Good morning from room 3552...and our lovely view of the dumpsters

Well, we can't actually see the dumpster, there are two trees blocking it, but you sure can hear them!

We decided to do the DXDP for our first night. We had a studio b/c ds13 and dd11 were spending the first night with a friend, so DH, myself, DS7 and DS8 stayed here at VWL.

We left Fri at 2:30 pm and arrived here at 6:30am. And guess what? Our room wasn't ready! We went to Roaring Forks for breakfast and then headed over to Epcot.

We didn't arrive until 8:15 at Epcot, and had to redeem our AP and get our DDE card. I had our strategy to follow so off we went.......

We FP TT, walked on it, walked on MS, FP Soarin, rode it. Rode Living with the Land, used our Soarin FP, then headed back to TT to use our FP... walked right on with them.

So in 2 hours we rode TT twice, Soaring twice, MS once, LWTL once. We could have ridden MS more, but the kids were hungry and hot so we headed to our ADR.

After that we went to our lunch at Le Cellier.. YUMMY Our ADR was for 12, but we arrived at 11:30. They sat us w/in 3mins. There were people coming in w/o ADRs and they were all turned away.

Very yummy lunch. My dd11 has a new love, the cheddar cheese soup. She finished her cup, and half of my bowl! Then asked DS13 if she could have his too! Surprisingly she did not have room for her hot dog

DH tried the sour apple drink and loved it! He is not very experimental with food so it was nice to see him try some different stuff.. even if it's just a drink.

Well I was alone when I started this, but I have two campers join so I am going to go.

Just one more thing... Toy Story Mania ROCKS!!!!!

We're spending the day here at the Lodge, unless I can talk someone into going to DHS with me to ride TSM again

It looks like you're having a great time even with the dumpster noise! I hope that the rest of your trip goes great!

 

[Muushka]

GOG!! FP for TT!! I only had 1 cup of coffee, it took me a while to figure it out, but eventually did. We love TT . It is the only fast ride I can get my husband to ride with me.

And DxDP for one night, that is a great plan. Smart. I didn't realize that there was a Toy Story Mania. Now I want to experience it!! Oh well, a little longer (<3 months!).

Have a wonderful rest of the trip and I love reading about the food!

Hi WD , good to see you .

 

[wildernessDad]

Hi WD , good to see you .

Thanks, lurking some. Reading mostly. Work has been heck. I kept it G-rated.

 

[mickeymorse]

Great to hear from you GOG. Sorry about the dumpster view. Thank heavens for trees I love Le Cellier. My mouth is watering. My fave app. has to be the mussels. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Just like Muushka said, good to see you WD. I can relate about work. We are going through another round of downsizing and it hasn't been any fun Hope it doesn't get to me

 

[Muushka]

Great to hear from you GOG. Sorry about the dumpster view. Thank heavens for trees I love Le Cellier. My mouth is watering. My fave app. has to be the mussels. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Just like Muushka said, good to see you WD. I can relate about work. We are going through another round of downsizing and it hasn't been any fun Hope it doesn't get to me

I hope it doesn't get to you either, fingers crossed.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey GOG the dumpster view sure beats a view of work any day!!! We only got to ride Toy Story Mania once but we loved it! So much fun. Glad you are having fun!
My aunt that went with us last month called me yesterday and said that her and some friends will be going down in April 2009. So jealous. She did ask me for help in planning though so at least I can do that. They will stay in a value. We are considering going again over Christmas 2009. We have never been at WDW then. Usually we try not to go after the 2nd week of Dec. Not sure if we want to deal with the crowds. Wish I could take my DD out of school to go.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

GOG!! FP for TT!! I only had 1 cup of coffee, it took me a while to figure it out, but eventually did. We love TT . It is the only fast ride I can get my husband to ride with me.

And DxDP for one night, that is a great plan. Smart. I didn't realize that there was a Toy Story Mania. Now I want to experience it!! Oh well, a little longer (<3 months!).

Have a wonderful rest of the trip and I love reading about the food!

Hi WD , good to see you .

Well let me tell you it was CRAZY!! I was at the rope and as soon as they said go, there were people RUNNING like crazy to get there. They didn't do what they normally do at all the other parks, follow the ride operators they let everyone run like maniacs!

I ran for a bit, but then slowed to a fast walk. I went to get a FP and all the machines were broken!! DH and the kids got in line and it weaved around and back towards the FP machines so there was a huge group of people backing up. I was third in line for my FP machine and finally got one at 9:05, return time 10:15. Joined family in line right behind the FP machines... and TSM was CLOSED! They were having some sort of difficulty and announced that the ride wasn't working. LOTS of people left.. no FP, no ride... Not us.. we stayed put. It finally opened up at 9:15. We made it through the ride w/in 15 mins. The line moved pretty quickly.

I really want to go again.. family decided to do DTD and the pool today.

We've enjoyed WL this time around. I do miss the dining plan, but we're surviving. DH and I went shopping and we've decided once we eat all the food we purchased we'll "have" to eat out We've almost run out of bread already.

 

[blossomz]

Hi Everyone...well we are back from our wonderful trip home. Our flight was delayed by weather in New Orleans about an hour. We were in Villa 3544/46 (2 BR) facing the buses. It was very relaxing! But I prefer a bay lake view. Muushka..the RR is the railroad talk in the Carolwood Pacific room. One of the engineers comes over from MK and tells all about the room, the photos, the trains and Walt. It was fun. I can't believe how fast our trip went! I had a magical moment over at AKV...one of the animal guys asked if I would help call over the vultures for a treat! I got to wave a huge animal kingdom lodge flag and the 5 of them saw it from way across the savannah! It was really quite something! We rode Toy Story 3 times...It is awesome! We did Everest twice! Tried The Wave for dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. It was really nice. Flying Fish was fantastic..my son had the steak and I've never tasted anything like it! Yak and Yeti was OK..the service was not great though. Lots and lots of storms! Hot hot humid days, big T-storms, and then pleasant evenings! I also did my share of shopping at World of Disney! Will post some photos when I get organized!

Have a great trip to all of the groupies already there or on their way down soon!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hi Everyone...well we are back from our wonderful trip home. Our flight was delayed by weather in New Orleans about an hour. We were in Villa 3544/46 (2 BR) facing the buses. It was very relaxing! But I prefer a bay lake view. Muushka..the RR is the railroad talk in the Carolwood Pacific room. One of the engineers comes over from MK and tells all about the room, the photos, the trains and Walt. It was fun. I can't believe how fast our trip went! I had a magical moment over at AKV...one of the animal guys asked if I would help call over the vultures for a treat! I got to wave a huge animal kingdom lodge flag and the 5 of them saw it from way across the savannah! It was really quite something! We rode Toy Story 3 times...It is awesome! We did Everest twice! Tried The Wave for dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. It was really nice. Flying Fish was fantastic..my son had the steak and I've never tasted anything like it! Yak and Yeti was OK..the service was not great though. Lots and lots of storms! Hot hot humid days, big T-storms, and then pleasant evenings! I also did my share of shopping at World of Disney! Will post some photos when I get organized!

Have a great trip to all of the groupies already there or on their way down soon!

Glad you had a nice trip! Don't you hate it when they're over? Flying Fish was good? Glad to hear that. We may try it some day.

 

[eliza61]

Good morning from room 3552...and our lovely view of the dumpsters

Well, we can't actually see the dumpster, there are two trees blocking it, but you sure can hear them!




After that we went to our lunch at Le Cellier.. YUMMY Our ADR was for 12, but we arrived at 11:30. They sat us w/in 3mins. There were people coming in w/o ADRs and they were all turned away.

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You're official now, every one has to have the dumpster view. All our trips we still haven't been to Le Cellier. We keep making ADR's for it and then either missing it or cancelling. I'll use that asmy excuse for going back next year

Thanks, lurking some. Reading mostly. Work has been heck. I kept it G-rated.

Don't let work keep you away WD. by the way nice moose avatar. Is that new? or am I losing brain cells way more rapidly than I thought.

Hi Everyone...well we are back from our wonderful trip home. Our flight was delayed by weather in New Orleans about an hour. We were in Villa 3544/46 (2 BR) facing the buses. It was very relaxing! But I prefer a bay lake view. !

Welcome home Blossomz, glad you had a great trip and can't wait for the photogs.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you Blossomz, for your report. I love that you got to wave the vultures over for dinner! I do that at family gatherings, but I do it without a flag!!

How did you like AKV? How does it compare to VWL? I have stayed at AK before (once) and really enjoyed it. But not AKV.

Is there a schedule at VWL for when the RR guys come over for their talk?


Welcome home! I am so glad you had such a good time.

 

[Corinne]

Just one more thing... Toy Story Mania ROCKS!!!!!

We rode Toy Story 3 times...It is awesome! !

OK, ladies, I am officially excited to ride Toy Story Mania! Welcome back, blossomz, I am looking forward to your photos!

 

[blossomz]

Thank you Blossomz, for your report. I love that you got to wave the vultures over for dinner! I do that at family gatherings, but I do it without a flag!!

How did you like AKV? How does it compare to VWL? I have stayed at AK before (once) and really enjoyed it. But not AKV.

Is there a schedule at VWL for when the RR guys come over for their talk?


Welcome home! I am so glad you had such a good time.

It is really nice over at AKV. I love being near all of the animals. It definitely has GREAT theming. I would say as much as the WL, but it is a very different feel of course. I missed having a quiet pool. The pool and the spas get very crowded at AKV. I really like the selections at the Mara. I wish they would make a larger kitchen at RF. It gets boring after awhile. We stopped in to see what was at Capt. Cooks at Poly and it has a much larger variety as well. Anyway, AKV is defintely a close 2nd..but our Lodge still comes first in my heart! Something about walking across that wooded bridge to VWL! We'll have to wait and see what Kadani will be like!

There is a sign in the CP room that says when the engineer will be there to tell about the room. It is to the left of the game tables as you walk in from the front door...Don't you just love it that you know exactly where I'm talking about! AAHH....I feel the peacefulness just describing it!

 

[wildernessDad]

on't let work keep you away WD. by the way nice moose avatar. Is that new? or am I losing brain cells way more rapidly than I thought.

It's my new Moose A. Moose avatar.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Good Ole Gal and Blossomz.....thanks for the reports. I really enjoy hearing about your trips. Can't wait for Toy Story Mania. A friend of mine just returned and said it was mobbed and they never got on. I think she said stanby was like 2-3 hours. She felt Disney Studios was crowded because of Star Wars weekends too.

Wilderness Dad.......also love your avatar----thanks for popping in to see us despite your hectic work schedule.

I've never tried Flying Fish either-----did try Spoodles last summer though and was pleasently suprised. As for Yak and Yeti. Should I not make an effort to dine there ?

blossomz : I missed having a quiet pool. The pool and the spas get very crowded at AKV. I

Isn't there a plan for a quiet pool once Kidani Village is done ? I sure hope so. I know they're planning another themed pool for that area.

 

[blossomz]

Definitely try Flying Fish...

I would say try Yak and Yeti at least once before deciding. It did feel kind of like a chain..which isn't surprising since it is owned by Rain Forest's group. The food wasn't bad..the drinks were good..the service was terrible!

I'm thinking there will be a quiet pool at Kidani..but I'm not sure. A CM said the shop will be smaller than Zawadi.

 

[Corinne]

Can't wait for Toy Story Mania. A friend of mine just returned and said it was mobbed and they never got on. I think she said stanby was like 2-3 hours.

I have been thinking it will be tough to get on this trip. Hopefully we will!

A question for you all......

We usually order from Garden Grocer but since this is a relatively short trip (and we are staying in a studio) I did not place an order. It is too late for me to fax the grocery order form to the WL, so I am wondering if anyone knows white time the Mercantile closes? We are arriving late tomorrow night....

 

[jimmytammy]

I have been thinking it will be tough to get on this trip. Hopefully we will!

A question for you all......

We usually order from Garden Grocer but since this is a relatively short trip (and we are staying in a studio) I did not place an order. It is too late for me to fax the grocery order form to the WL, so I am wondering if anyone knows white time the Mercantile closes? We are arriving late tomorrow night....

I believe the Mercantile closes at 11

Have a great trip!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks

Tammy is having rotator cuff surgery this morning. If you dont mind, keep her in your thoughts and prayers today.