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

[50 years Too!]

Eliza, Have a wonderful time.
I'm looking forward to your witty recaps!

Deb

 

[blossomz]

Have a great trip Eliza!

 

[Muushka]

Hi-Ho-Hi-Ho, it's off to WL I go. Hi-Ho-Hi-Ho

Should be checking in, this time tomorrow. I'll blog when I get the chance.

E

Girlfriend E! Have a wonderful time. I also can't wait to read your reports! Have fun for all of us.

 

[wildernessDad]

Have a great time at our beloved lodge, eliza!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Eliza have a great time!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

Thanks for all the kind words regarding the pics.

Eliza have a great time.

I have to start making dining reservations for October trip now. It is going to be tough waiting until February to stay at the lodge.

 

[blossomz]

Just read that the new restaurant, The Wave will be taking AR's for June 30 and on if you're interested....

 

[50 years Too!]

DisneyNutzy,

Really enjoyed the pictures. I liked that you took pictures of entrances to some favorite places, too. Made me feel like you were giving us a walk through!
I can hardly wait until I'm home in October.

If anyone tries The Wave--let us know.
I find going to the Contemporary on the boat for dinner is a pleasant dinner choice. Really love the boat transportation on the Bay.

Deb

 

[eliza61]

This has been a strange vacation right from the start. Not only is it the first time here without Sid, Rizzo and the old guy, it’s the first time I’ve been anxious about the resort. I’m here enjoying a “girls only trip” with my 2 best friends. We are celebrating ones clean bill of health after 16 grueling months of chemo and I’m not sure who it hit harder her or me. It’s funny, as my parents become elderly and frail- that iI seem to being able to except as perfectly normal, sort of like the natural order of things but when your best friend since 2nd grade develops a life threatening illness, you suddenly realize that your not 10 years old anymore spending the money you were supposed to put in the church collection at the candy store.

Anyway we are all city girls and while my head says that I should have stayed at the BC, my heart said loud and clear - Wilderness lodge. I worried for months that they would not like the resort as much as I do. We arrived here around 1:00 in the afternoon and like every one else they stopped right in front of the doors with mouths hanging open. Finally someone said “this is f$$%ing unbelievable. (note to self, remind Mel that outside of Brooklyn F$#%ing is not really used as an adjective). I smile to myself very smugly and say I knew you’d love it. even though the lobby is relatively empty, I swear I hear someone laughing, I think the lodge himself is laughing at me- as if it wants to say “silly girl, did you honestly think I wouldn’t impress"). It’s going to be a great stay. The resort is still magnificent. Room is clean and the only problem is a missing handle on the outside balcony door.

Ever so often on these and other boards we get the usual “is there still magic” post. Maybe a room wasn’t up to grade or maybe a cm wasn’t as friendly as in the past, and I’m not saying these are not valid points but sitting here at the quiet pool I started thinking maybe instead of focusing on the magic that has been lost, maybe this trip I’ll concentrate on the magic that’s still around. I’ve got a great resort under my feet, a gigantic castle at my back, people who love me in the room and Fleetwood mac on my Ipod. Tonight, that’s a lot of magic.

Have a great weekend groupies.
E

 

[blossomz]

Eliza..it sounds absolutely perfect! I plan on taking my childhood friend with me one day as well. I guess sooner the better..it's not always wise to put things off when you gain a new perspective! Have a wonderful wonderful trip! Looking forward to more reports and let us know if you see our Cat! We're now 49 days out from our Lodge trip home!! Enjoy!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Eliza . You didn't disappoint! I said to my husband "Eliza is at VWL and posting!" and he said "is Sid the Squid and Rizzo the Rat with her?"

Your post touched my heart. I can't imagine going through a major medical condition with a life-long friend. It sure puts things in perspective, doesn't it.

I hope the rest of your stay is magical. And don't let the Lodge laugh at you!

PS be careful of that iPod at the quiet pool. That is where my Zune drowned! (well, I drowned it in the Jacuzzi, close enough!)

 

[Corinne]

Ever so often on these and other boards we get the usual “is there still magic” post. Maybe a room wasn’t up to grade or maybe a cm wasn’t as friendly as in the past, and I’m not saying these are not valid points but sitting here at the quiet pool I started thinking maybe instead of focusing on the magic that has been lost, maybe this trip I’ll concentrate on the magic that’s still around. I’ve got a great resort under my feet, a gigantic castle at my back, people who love me in the room and Fleetwood mac on my Ipod. Tonight, that’s a lot of magic.

Have a great weekend groupies.
E

Oh I just got goosebumps! Hope you have a wonderful trip, it sure sounds like a magical beginning!

I would like to say hello to all of the VWL Groupies! Even though we have been DVC members for years, and it is our home resort, we have never stayed at the VWL~ however, we have stayed at the WL prior to becoming members. Anyway, that is about to change as we have our first stay coming soon! I do have a question (warning: there are likely more to follow!!) do all the villas have balconies?

 

[MickeyBabe]

Groupie Lurker here again

A guest walked into our store this week wearing the cutest Moose pin.

(approx. size) Of course I had to find out about this and pass the information on to my friend, Granny and all of you!

This is the site: http://www.markiemoose.com/markiemoose/index.htm As you can see, they have a little moose for everyone and every occasion.

Enjoy!

 

[cheer4bison]

Thanks, Eliza, for a great opening trip report! So glad you and your friends are experiencing the magic of the lodge.

Thanks, too, to MickeyBabe for posting about the moose pins. I think the one of the moose in the locomotive is particularly suited to our lodge.

Jill

 

[jimmytammy]

Oh I just got goosebumps! Hope you have a wonderful trip, it sure sounds like a magical beginning!

I would like to say hello to all of the VWL Groupies! Even though we have been DVC members for years, and it is our home resort, we have never stayed at the VWL~ however, we have stayed at the WL prior to becoming members. Anyway, that is about to change as we have our first stay coming soon! I do have a question (warning: there are likely more to follow!!) do all the villas have balconies?

All of the rooms on the 1st floor are concrete pads, not balconies. Most all the rooms on other floors have balconies, with a few exceptions. We have stayed beside rooms that didnt have balconies. Someone here with a room layout may be able to help you determine which those are. But with all the rooms available, your chances are good you wont land a room without a porch of some kind.

 

[50 years Too!]

Eliza,

When I saw you had posted I got all excited.

I went a few weeks ago with two of my best friends and didn't choose VWL but BCV instead for the location.
Wish I would have followed my heart and stayed at our lodge.

Glad you are having a good time. Isn't it a different experience not being with your family? Like your reflective side, too.

Looking forward to more.

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Welcome to the groupie thread Corinne!

Mickeybabe, thanks for the link to our mascot pins! Very cool.
Sure you don't want to grab a moose siggy?

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Mickeybabe,

Couldn't resist a moose (or 4).

I ordered myself the locomotive, my DS the snowboarder, my DH the bicycle,
and my DD the traveler!

Always in need of more to add to the pin collection.

Deb

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for the report Eliza. Enjoy the rest of your trip and looking forward to more reports.

Mickeybabe, that siggie is just not quite complete

Corinne. Glad you can join in on the fun here. Sorry I can't help with the balcony question. Our first trip is in 264 days.

 

[Muushka]

Oh I just got goosebumps! Hope you have a wonderful trip, it sure sounds like a magical beginning!

I would like to say hello to all of the VWL Groupies! Even though we have been DVC members for years, and it is our home resort, we have never stayed at the VWL~ however, we have stayed at the WL prior to becoming members. Anyway, that is about to change as we have our first stay coming soon! I do have a question (warning: there are likely more to follow!!) do all the villas have balconies?

Well, back!

Let me get this straight. You own at VWL for years and you have never stayed there? Repent!!!

Repent and say three Hail Moosies and enjoy your Wilderness Lodge experience.

Oh, and grab a VWL Moosie Siggy. I'll bet he will look very handsome on you!

PS I hope I didn't offend anyone Catholic. Just having some Lodge fun.