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

[Corinne]

That is some story about the grumpy woman in the lobby. Sad actually. Can you see it if she was on the boards and posted over on the community board how some crazy woman kissed her in the WL lobby! I wonder what the response would be??

I know! I actually thought of that! LOL!

 

[Corinne]

On Saturday our plan was to meet in the lobby and then go to Epcot. I almost called Diane and asked if she wanted to meet at the bus stop instead. I am so glad we didn't! When we walked in I saw them chatting with a gentleman and I knew it was Ranger Stan! Before the trip I told Diane we had to meet him, we enjoy visiting with Art at the BC so much we knew we would love Stan! What a gracious man! I told him everyone from the DISboards talks about him all the time and how he is a celebrity! He was just tickled. We chatted for some time, he gave us big hugs when we said goodbye! I wish we could have taken the tour with him. Don took the photos with his camera, so hopefully I will have them soon. It was really a treat to meet him I didn't think we would for some reason.

We enjoyed the day at Epcot, had lunch at Le Cellier (Ryan received a lovely Happy Birthday dessert) and the server, a young girl was apologizing to him! It was so funny! We walked over to the Int'l Gateway. This is one thing I did miss. We just love walking over to Epcot or DHS from the BC. We were hoping to see Art and he was there. Art & Stan on the same day! LOL! We chatted for a while (Art loves Huskers football) so he & Don had a deep discussion about whatever the heck is going on with that! I am a hockey person, lol!

We headed back to the Lodge, swam, napped, relaxed and enjoyed the evening at Epcot. One very exciting thing for me was that the artist, Larry Dotson, was at the Art of Disney and I had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife. We missed him at the Flower & Garden show a few years ago, but I purchased several of his prints. This time, I purchased 2 prints: Cinderella's Castle with fireworks and SE with fireworks, I thought they were fitting and would serve as a nice reminder of our trip. Larry personalized both of the prints which makes them even more special.

After Illuminations, we strolled the BoardWalk and then we took a cab back to the Lodge. On the ride home we could see Wishes! How fun! We once again hung out in that gorgeous lobby. Listening to the antics at WCC and soaking in all the ambiance!

 

[blossomz]

Thanks for the trip reports Corinne! That lady was too much! Clearly not a groupie!!

 

[betsywdw]

How exciting!! Do you want to be on the list? Granny loves to update that thing!!

We have gotten a 1 BR with a water view .

Don't forget....when you go home.....must take pictures....must give trip report.......

You bet! Put me on that list

Awesome! I'm glad to hear we have a chance at a 1BR water view villa! I just love sitting there for coffee in the morning and of course watching the water pageant at night!!!!

I would be happy to take pics and do a mini tr! I enjoy reading everyone else's so much that I have to give in return

 

[Muushka]

Hey Corinne, Stan and Art on the same day! That's as good as it gets. Art is awesome, we have been greeted by that fine gentleman also. And I agree, walking from Epcot thru the International Gateway to your villa is sweet.

Betsy (can I call you Betsy? I had a childhood friend named Betsy!), does Granny know the dates to post for you?

Welcome to the Groupies! Visit often!

 

[betsywdw]

Hey Corinne, Stan and Art on the same day! That's as good as it gets. Art is awesome, we have been greeted by that fine gentleman also. And I agree, walking from Epcot thru the International Gateway to your villa is sweet.

Betsy (can I call you Betsy? I had a childhood friend named Betsy!), does Granny know the dates to post for you?

Welcome to the Groupies! Visit often!

Of course! Please call me Betsy

My dates are Feb 8-13th, 2009

Thanks Muushka and Granny

 

[Muushka]

Okie dokie, Betsy . I'm sure Granny will chime in with the fact that he added you. Thanks Granny!

OK, off topic

I am so sad. We had company that just left and I turned on the TV and saw that Tony Snow has passed away after his battle with colon CA. I feel like I just lost a friend .

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Okie dokie, Betsy . I'm sure Granny will chime in with the fact that he added you. Thanks Granny!

OK, off topic

I am so sad. We had company that just left and I turned on the TV and saw that Tony Snow has passed away after his battle with colon CA. I feel like I just lost a friend .

That is too bad. He was a young guy. Boy do I hate cancer. It has taken too many good people.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thought you would all enjoy this.

 

[wildernessDad]

Cute photo ClI!

And good morning to all of the groupies out there! I guess I'm happy because my iPhone isn't a brick after the 2.0 update.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Corinne....
Great TR so far. Wow.....that woman at the WL yelling was totally insane ! Uhhh....isn't official check-in 4 pm anyway ? What's 30 min later ? Maybe they had alot of people who checked out late ? I once had to wait unti 5-5:30 pm to get into our room at the BWV. I didn't make a fuss. Things happen.

And hey Corinne.....I used to chat on the AOL disney boards too---for years---and met tons of nice people who I actually got to meet up with in WDW. One, I am meeting up with this Aug. Haven't seen her since 1998 !!!!! We are really looking forward to it. (PS : I also worked as a CM at a Disney Store near me).

I met David Doss at the Art of Disney in Epcot this past Dec and got him to sign two prints. I'll have to check out Larry's prints when I get there next month.

 

[Granny]

My dates are Feb 8-13th, 2009

Betsy...your trip to VWL in February is on the list!! Welcome to the Groupies!!

 

[Corinne]

Corinne....
Great TR so far. Wow.....that woman at the WL yelling was totally insane ! Uhhh....isn't official check-in 4 pm anyway ? What's 30 min later ? Maybe they had alot of people who checked out late ? I once had to wait unti 5-5:30 pm to get into our room at the BWV. I didn't make a fuss. Things happen.

Thanks, Maria! I was afraid I was boring you all too much......

Actually, I did not get into full details about the woman, but she was seriously angry! Apparently they told her the room would not be ready until 5:00 and she was saying things like, "it says check-in is at 4:00 in the brochure".

And hey Corinne.....I used to chat on the AOL disney boards too---for years---and met tons of nice people who I actually got to meet up with in WDW. One, I am meeting up with this Aug. Haven't seen her since 1998 !!!!! We are really looking forward to it. (PS : I also worked as a CM at a Disney Store near me).

Maria, I remember you! You had the same screen name! Were you part of the large group of woman who chatted for a while too? Little by little things died down with that.

I met David Doss at the Art of Disney in Epcot this past Dec and got him to sign two prints. I'll have to check out Larry's prints when I get there next month.

I also love David Doss! He is Diane's fav artist. While we were at the Art of Disney she checked when his next visit will be, and it is in early December.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thought you would all enjoy this.

LOVE the photo DLI !!!!

 

[betsywdw]

Okie dokie, Betsy . I'm sure Granny will chime in with the fact that he added you. Thanks Granny!

OK, off topic

I am so sad. We had company that just left and I turned on the TV and saw that Tony Snow has passed away after his battle with colon CA. I feel like I just lost a friend .

Thanks Muushka!

I too was very saddened by Tony's passing

Betsy...your trip to VWL in February is on the list!! Welcome to the Groupies!!

Thanks Granny for the add and the welcome!

 

[MiaSRN62]

BETSY !!!!

I noticed you are going in 2 months to WDW Betsy.....where are you staying during that trip ?

Maria, I remember you! You had the same screen name! Were you part of the large group of woman who chatted for a while too?

Corinne ! YEP ! That was me ! As for David Doss----early Dec was exactly when I met him in 2007. I bought two of his prints. One with a sand pale with Mickey on it and another with a snowman on the front lawn wearing Mickey ears. I love his style.

 

[Corinne]

Corinne ! YEP ! That was me ! As for David Doss----early Dec was exactly when I met him in 2007. I bought two of his prints. One with a sand pale with Mickey on it and another with a snowman on the front lawn wearing Mickey ears. I love his style.

I know just the prints you are talking about! Love them~in fact, I had the snowman one in my hands! I also love the Four-Seasons print. Maybe next time.

 

[betsywdw]

BETSY !!!!

I noticed you are going in 2 months to WDW Betsy.....where are you staying during that trip ?

Thanks Maria !!!!

Yeppers, we have an all girls trip coming up in September. It will be me, my DD who is 2, my Mom, MIL and SIL. Unfortunately it will not be DVC since I would rather use my points at the lodge in February. We are staying at the GF! We did this last year and it was so much fun! I have to say that I do miss the DVC accommodations with a toddler though. I'm just too nervous to try to rent points!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Unfortunately it will not be DVC since I would rather use my points at the lodge in February. We are staying at the GF! We did this last year and it was so much fun!

Sounds fantastic Betsy ! And Granny can still add your dates despite the fact it's the GF ! Not all of us on that list are staying at the WL/VWL on points (or cash).....in fact, my Aug trip is listed and it's split between our offsite timeshare (Vistana resort), AKV and Vero Beach. Have a wonderful time at the GF in 2 months !

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey groupies sorry this is off topic. Leaving tomorrow for Lexington Ky. horse country. My DD is horse crazy and they have a big model horse show there along with alot of other activities. So I won't be on the boards for a week. Very nervous about leaving my dogs at the vet for boarding. It's the first time we are boarding the little one and I hope she doesn't think we are abandoning her! I feel like I am leaving my baby! I also feel bad leaving my older dog with him being sick and his time being limited. Fortunatly I have a good friend who will be there if needed. She even said she will take him home and take care of him if it is needed. I would just hate for him to take a bad turn and not have someone around who loves him. So I would appreciate some moose dust for my furbabies!
Hope you all have a good week!