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

[Tarheel Tink]

We'll be at SSR (our other resort) this coming Friday but at our beloved VWL in December!

 

[betsywdw]

Just found the new thread! Subbing so that I can keep up with the fun info on VWL

 

[Muushka]

Welcome!

 

[blossomz]

Welcome to all of the new groupies that have arrived while I was immersed in Africa! We are home... Now starting the count to our next vacation the one at our beloved lodge! I have a lot to report and some photos to post as soon as I find everything! Sorry but I didn't have a laptop with me! The weather was GORGIOUS! Low eighties and very low humidity! Not a drop of rain until tomorrow! Came back to PA and it is chilly and dreary!

The Wanyama Safari was worth every penny!! We spent about an hour and a half on all of 3 of the savannas at the AKL. Got really up close and personal with a giraffe! (will post later! If it came out!) I have to say it really is a unique experience. The grounds really are special with all of the animals but I must tell you...you know how you sit outside at WL on the balconies and all you hear are crickets and frogs? Well..from the balcony at AKL you really were intruded upon by the screams of Everest and the traffic noises! I was really surprised. The Villas were really nice though. We had a long walk down the Zebra trail to our room though. The lay out is very nice.. the little extra room did make a nice difference. OK..just enough to wet your appetites! Will be back later with more news and views!!

Missed talking to everyone so I have to make up for lost time! (My kids say I yak way to much..especially to all of the cast members!)

 

[mickeymorse]

Dodie. Here is a VWL Groupie hug I can completely relate to the mother thing.

I can't wait to hear all about your trip blossomz. Looking forward to the pics.

Its supposed to get cold and miserable here for the next couple of days so I will need those warm Fla. pics to get me through.

 

[disneyfool_1202]

I'm here! I'm not a 'closet groupie' - I'm a "clueless groupoie". I just found this thread and I LOVE LOVE LOVE VWL so count me in! Last trip VWL was booked so we stayed at SSR. It was nice but it wasn't "home" for me so I just didn't enjoy it as much. In 2 wks we're headed on a 4 night DCL cruise followed by a stay at VWL in a 2 br villa. I feel SO spoiled since joining DVC!!

Does anyone know if free internet is available at VWL yet?

 

[DisneyNutzy]

I promised some pics so I will try and put a few up. First time posting pics. Hope this works.

Wife, son, myself and daughter happy with our new home.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Okay, How do I resize those? lol...sorry they are so big. It's late so I will figure it out tomorrow and post some more.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Thaks for the pics DisneyNutzy the shot of the Lodge kinda make me homesick. Nice family pic by the way.

here's my hug also. Nope, not blasphemous in any way. Remember to try and take care of yourself Dodi. Caring for our elderly relatives is really stressful. I understand Psychologist have a term for us "sandwich generation" because we're often caring for our elderly and our children at the same time.

If helps any, your not the only one going insane. I'm a NYC girl born & bred. My mother never got her drivers license because living in Manhattan, we never had a car. so whenever I go to visit her, I spend all weekend driving her around which wouldn't be so bad except have you ever notice that people who don't drive spend the entire trip critiqing your driving.

Moose dust for you & your parents

As for the question regarding breakfast items at Roaring Fork, there are some yummy options...bagels, muffins, croissants, yogurt-granola-berry parfaits. I think anything under $4 is fair game on the dining plan as a snack. We always ask the cashier as we enter whether specific items are covered. They are very helpful in that regard.

Have you seen the Roaring Fork menu on allearsnet? Here is the link.

http://www.allears.net/menu/menu_rf.htm

Jill

Thanks Jill... I did see that menu... I just was not sure if those breakfast items were on the plan...Thanks for the info... I am happy we can use the snack credits for a quick, lite breakfast a couple of days.

Thanks for the info!

Would or does anyone eat breakfast at the Roaring Fork rather that the WCC?The skillet was getting old after fifth time we had it last trip. Any reccomendations?
Thanks
Chris

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Next Question, where to do Thanksgiving dinner? We are currently looking at 1900 Park Fare. Any opinions and experiences out there would be appreciated.

 

[jimmytammy]

The skillet can get old. RF has some get breakfast choices, but it has been awhile since we last ate there, so cant help much. One suggestion for a change, try Trails End over at FW. If you have never been before, it is a boat ride over, then a short walk, maybe 2 minutes to the restaurant. Lots of choices, usual breakfast fare, but always good. Breakfast is their best meal, IMO.

Liberty Tree Tavern or Garden Grill would be good places for Thanksgiving dinner. I would personally opt for LTT just because it is so oriented towards a typical Thanksgiving meal.

 

[eliza61]

I'm here! I'm not a 'closet groupie' - I'm a "clueless groupoie". I just found this thread and I LOVE LOVE LOVE VWL so count me in! Last trip VWL was booked so we stayed at SSR. It was nice but it wasn't "home" for me so I just didn't enjoy it as much. In 2 wks we're headed on a 4 night DCL cruise followed by a stay at VWL in a 2 br villa. I feel SO spoiled since joining DVC!!

Does anyone know if free internet is available at VWL yet?

Welcome to the funny farm DF, Free internet is supposed to begin Sunday 5/4 Keep your fingers crossed.

I promised some pics so I will try and put a few up. First time posting pics. Hope this works.

Wife, son, myself and daughter happy with our new home.
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Great pictures Nutzy, I see your from SI. Bunch of family in Brooklyn so I'm on the SI expressway & Verazano Bridge more than I care to admit.

The skillet can get old. RF has some get breakfast choices, but it has been awhile since we last ate there, so cant help much. One suggestion for a change, try Trails End over at FW. If you have never been before, it is a boat ride over, then a short walk, maybe 2 minutes to the restaurant. Lots of choices, usual breakfast fare, but always good. Breakfast is their best meal, IMO.

Liberty Tree Tavern or Garden Grill would be good places for Thanksgiving dinner. I would personally opt for LTT just because it is so oriented towards a typical Thanksgiving meal.

It's been a while since I was at the world for thanksgiving but I 2nd JT, we did turkey day there the last time and it was a lot of fun.

Single digit dance for me

 

[Muushka]

I'm here! I'm not a 'closet groupie' - I'm a "clueless groupoie". I just found this thread and I LOVE LOVE LOVE VWL so count me in! Last trip VWL was booked so we stayed at SSR. It was nice but it wasn't "home" for me so I just didn't enjoy it as much. In 2 wks we're headed on a 4 night DCL cruise followed by a stay at VWL in a 2 br villa. I feel SO spoiled since joining DVC!!

Does anyone know if free internet is available at VWL yet?

Clueless Groupie?? I think not! You found us, didn't you??

Welcome to the Groupies. Please feel free to grab a VWL Moosie siggy, I'll bet he will look great on you!

Thank you DISNEY FIX for the pictures. I love that angle you used for the building. Creative!

Thanksgiving dinner, well I would probably also go to LTT. We did WCC for Christmas dinner this past Dec and I was not impressed, so that I would avoid.

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for the pics DisneyNutzy. Just what I needed.

disneyfool. Set a spell and join in with the best thread going.

I third the LTT. Its menu just oozes Thanksgiving.

 

[Granny]

I fourth the Liberty Tree Tavern for Thanksgiving. We had our Christmas dinner there in 2006 and it was a perfect setting and had the traditional turkey fare with all the trimmings!

 

[bzzelady]

Hello everyone! Thank you Muushka for the new thread! I have not been a loyal groupie over the winter but it's spring and all thoughts are now turning to...our fall pilgrimage to VWL!

Our dates at VWL are October 3rd-October 9th for myself, DH, and DD9.
After that we are taking DH on his first DCL 3 day cruise

On the Thanksgiving dinner debate, I would cast a vote for the LTT as well! Another place to consider is the Yacht Club Galley (or whatever they have renamed that place over at the Yacht Club). My husband picked that one for this past year and we were not disappointed. The turkey was fresh...the green beans almondine were cooked just so there was a slight crunch to them, and the rest of the meal was very good. We also booked a speciality cruise with a couple of other DIS'ers to go watch Illuminations...what a perfect way to spend the holiday

 

[cheer4bison]

Great pictures, DisneyNutzy! Thanks for sharing. Were you staying in a villa on that side of the building, or did you take that second shot standing on the sidewalk below? Either way, it's really cool. I've never seen one like that.

 

[blossomz]

Here are a couple of safari photos..

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[Muushka]

Blossomz, those pictures...I can't breathe! They are so awesome! The best AK pictures I have ever seen!!!!
I hope you are having a great time!!!

Welcome to the new thread bzzelady. We've missed you!

 

[blossomz]

These were from the safari at the resort! Amazing! You stop along the way for some snacks and then you come in from your safari to a tasting dinner at JIKO with your safari mates! It was really great! I do have to say it really felt different than other trips! It definitely was...well...more African! We got in late yesterday. I am already counting down to our next trip in June to the beloved Lodge!! The rooms at AKV were really very nice. It is not the same feel as the Wilderness, but it has its own personality. The savannas are beautiful, but the noise from the road and the park can be intrusive. I still say..as nice as this was and we had a GREAT time..I still have that special feeling for WLV!!