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

[Corinne]

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!

Well, Betsy, if you HAVE to SLUM it the GF is not too shabby!

 

[Corinne]

So I would appreciate some moose dust for my furbabies!
Hope you all have a good week!

sending moose & pixie dust your way DLI! Have a good trip and try not to worry too much (I know, easy for me to say). Take Care!

 

[MiaSRN62]

DLI ~
Absolutely know how you feel......sending some moose dust your way for a good trip with you dd and that your pups enjoy their stay at the kennel. I'm sure they both will comfort eachother and actually end up enjoying themselves.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks Corinne and Maria!!

 

[Corinne]

Sunday was our next trip to the MK. Dana & Ryan teased me the entire time saying that we went to the MK every day this trip. They were including the times we went there to take the bus! KOOKS! It is my favorite park and I am truly content to just walk around. For a change, we went to the train station right away. Dana & Ryan got off at Frontierland and rode BTMRR & Splash. Diane, Don & I continued on and did the whole loop around the park. We got off at Main Street and met up with the boys at the Haunted Mansion. I really love the changes there. After HM, we went to the Hall of Presidents and rode PoC. It was time for lunch at The Plaza. This place is so simple, but we always eat lunch there. I just love it. Ryan went to get Fast Passes for Space Mountain and I went into a shop on Main Street while the other 3 waited in the sun. LOL. A few minutes later, Diane was calling me on the radio to say our table was ready. When I arrived, they were seated, and I noticed the table had MM confetti all over it. I was worried they were going to sing HB to Ryan again! They did not (phew!!!) When I made our ADR’s I mentioned his b-day to the CM. I did not say anything when we checked in at any of the restaurants.
After lunch, the boys rode Space, we all went to the CoP, and TTA and then Dana, Ryan & I did Buzz. If only they had stayed with us! When we finished Buzz we decided to head back for a swim and on our way out the characters were in the hub. I nearly dropped when I saw Jiminy!!!!!!!!!! Diane ADORES him! The only other time I have seen him was several years ago just AFTER Diane & Don left to go home! I called her on the radio, but they were just boarding the bus. Ryan took several pics, but I really wished Diane had seen him. Oh well, that will teach her! j/k
Back in our lovely villa we relaxed for a few then got into our swimsuits and headed to the pool. The quiet pool was anything BUT, hehe! We decided to check out the main pool. OMG, it was insane! Not a lounge to be found, so we stopped for a Lava Colavva (yum) and some popcorn, and back to the quiet pool we went. I do wish the pools had more shade, but we sucked it up and swam and read and just had a great time.
Dana, Ryan & I went to ESPN for dinner. Dana ‘needed’ their buffalo wings. After dinner we took the boat over to DHS and went right to Fantasmic. Even though it was only 8:00, the theatre was nearly completely full. I was surprised we even got in. I love this show, but I refuse to wait in line for it anymore, so this was the first time in several trips that we saw it again. It was great as always (I LOVE Steamboat Willie!) We were going to take the MK bus but the line was really long, so we took the WL bus back and then we took a bus from there. Hmmmm perhaps we DID go to the MK a lot this trip! Hahahahaaaa
There were EMH at the MK again (no, not til 4:00 this night, but 2:00!!) I think we lasted until 1:00 and then we went back home.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

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!

Absolutely - lots of pixie dust for your furbabies! I wish that it were possible to explain to them that you'll be back and they just have to be patient for a few days. At least, I'm sure it would make you feel better.

Are you going to the Kentucky Horse Park? It's just an amazing setup if your a horse lover. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[eliza61]

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!

Much moose dust for the babies. Isn't it amazing how our pets get under our skin. I often tease sid & rizzo that if the dogs ran away I'd plaster the neighborhood with "missing" poster. If those two ran away......
Enjoy horse country, see you when you get back.

 

[Muushka]

I hope the pups have a good stay. Enjoy the horses!

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Just have to post that we're staying for the first time at VWL in a little over two weeks. I can't tell you how excited I am! I don't care how many times I go there, there's never a time that I walk into the main lodge that I'm not in absolute amazement. Just a beautiful resort, and I can't wait!!!

 

[Muushka]

Oh Corinne, it sounds like so much fun. And I have never seen Jiminy. Is it Jiminy Cricket? Picture!!!! And what is this Lava Colavva? Sounds yummy. We love MK also, it is my favorite park. Keep having fun .

 

[Muushka]

Just have to post that we're staying for the first time at VWL in a little over two weeks. I can't tell you how excited I am! I don't care how many times I go there, there's never a time that I walk into the main lodge that I'm not in absolute amazement. Just a beautiful resort, and I can't wait!!!

Awww. I hope you have a wonderful time at our beloved Lodge. Please, let us know how it went when you get back, or while you are there, we love live reports!

 

[Corinne]

Oh Corinne, it sounds like so much fun. And I have never seen Jiminy. Is it Jiminy Cricket? Picture!!!! And what is this Lava Colavva? Sounds yummy. We love MK also, it is my favorite park. Keep having fun .

Yep, Jiminy Cricket! I do have a pic but it's not that great (of me, lol, he looks adorable!!!! . The Lava Colavva is a pina colada but they add "lava" I think it was raspberry flavoring. It was cold and delish on that very hot day at the pool. BTW, sorry if I am confusing you, but we have been home for nearly a week! I tried to post daily while there but I had internet problems.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Absolutely - lots of pixie dust for your furbabies! I wish that it were possible to explain to them that you'll be back and they just have to be patient for a few days. At least, I'm sure it would make you feel better.

Are you going to the Kentucky Horse Park? It's just an amazing setup if your a horse lover. Have a wonderful trip!

Yes! That is where they are holding the event. We were there last year and it is a horse lovers paradise! Love all they have there.

Much moose dust for the babies. Isn't it amazing how our pets get under our skin. I often tease sid & rizzo that if the dogs ran away I'd plaster the neighborhood with "missing" poster. If those two ran away......
Enjoy horse country, see you when you get back.

Too funny! Thanks for the moose dust!

I hope the pups have a good stay. Enjoy the horses!

Thanks Muushka! My DD will be in LaLa land. This is her WDW.

Just have to post that we're staying for the first time at VWL in a little over two weeks. I can't tell you how excited I am! I don't care how many times I go there, there's never a time that I walk into the main lodge that I'm not in absolute amazement. Just a beautiful resort, and I can't wait!!!

What a great time you will have there! Hope you have a great vacation!!

 

[Muushka]

Welcome home! That Lava Colavva sounds like heaven in a glass. If you post your picture, I promise I will look at it quick and you can delete it!

 

[MiaSRN62]

It is my favorite park and I am truly content to just walk around.

I feel the same Corinne ! MK is my favorite as well.........it's just magical to me.

And I have NEVER seen Jiminey in over 30-40 trips ! Lucky you ! Did u get a photo ?

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Just checking in to say hi.. I don't want another long hiatus from the Groupies.

I've been so worked up over the new policy, and PI closing, that I'm flustered..

Anyway, Granny.. Perhaps it was asked earlier, in my absence, but did you make out okay with the flooding? I seem to recall that was your neck of the woods.
Hope all is well..

MG

 

[blossomz]

I have house guests from out of town the next day or so, but wanted to check in and say goodnight to the groupies! Will be back to normal by tomorrow afternoon!

Thanks for another part of the trip report Corinne!

DLI: Pixie dust to the puppies from me too.. I know I hate the thought of leaving my kitty babies at the vets!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've been so worked up over the new policy, and PI closing, that I'm flustered..

New policy ? Did I miss something MG ? So busy with making vacation plans and preparations to move dd into college next month.

I do whole hearedly agree with you and sympathize on the closing of PI MG. That came right out of left field ! Wonder if some SSR owners, in particular, are steamed about that ? Some may have made SSR their home resort specifically for the ease of getting to PI. First they took the fireworks away and I can recall that being one of the SSR selling points. I believe there was a photo of a family watching the PI fireworks from the SSR resort on the cover of one of the Vacation Magic magazines. Regardless.....not to mention all the extremely loyal PI club fans like the Adventurer's Club, Comedy Wharehouse etc. Pretty sad that these unique spots will become shops and restaurants primarily.

 

[Granny]

I've been so worked up over the new policy, and PI closing, that I'm flustered..

Anyway, Granny.. Perhaps it was asked earlier, in my absence, but did you make out okay with the flooding? I seem to recall that was your neck of the woods.
Hope all is well..

MG

MG...thanks for the words of concern and support. As it turns out, this time my area (St. Louis) was not as hard-hit mainly because of the additional levees that were built after the big flood of 1993.

DisneyLovingIowan area really got blasted with flooding though. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go to all those in that area who continue to battle the effects of the flooding.


And I did think of you when I heard about PI, and especially the Adventurer's Club, shutting down. We haven't visited PI much in our trips, but I always thought that it added a dimension to WDW that provided a great spot for adults. I think of all the honeymoons, for instance, that take place at WDW and how it is nice having that nightlife on-site at WDW.

I remember when Disney built PI as an effort to keep people on-site and away from (at the time) Church Street bar area of Orlando. I guess they decided there was more money in some other plan for the area.

 

[Granny]

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!

Betsy...as Maria indicated, we try to track all Groupie visits to WDW even if not staying in DVC accommodations or on points. We just like to know when Groupies are in "The World".

So let us know the dates and we'll gladly add that trip to the list. After all, how else would we know who to pester about reports and pictures?