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

[blossomz]

All I can say Corinne..is once you've stayed at VWL..you'll never feel the same way about any other resort again! (at least that is why we are all on this particular thread!)

I second Muushka's

 

[Granny]

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!

MickeyBabe....how kind of you to drop by and share your excellent discovery with the Groupies! You are the best!

And I agree the locomotive moose is very cool...makes me wish we were into pin collecting!

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

I happen to know that my good friend MBabe enjoys WL/VWL but it is BCV, BWV and OKW that "sing to her soul". Not really sure which one of those would come in first place. She is just a thoughtful and kind person who knows about our passion for The Lodge and shares things with us that she knows we will like. And she knows how to get a hold of a Dole Whip when the occasion presents itself!

MBabe...I know you can speak for yourself but thought I'd pipe in anyway.

 

[eliza61]

It’s officially here, free internet services for all dvc member. Started today and when we checked in on Friday, the bell hop and cm at front desk made sure to mention it. When you sign on, you still have to check the little tab saying it’s $9.95 per day but now it also says “except dvc members” I’ll let you know if I have a problem upon check out.

Crowds seem higher than previous May trips, so if we are in a recession you can’t tell by Disney. It also seems like there are a lot more adult travelers without kids. Almost every park we’ve been to, we’ve met some people who are there without their children. Tons of senior citizens too. Don’t know if Disney has ramped up its marketing to these areas or they are just the groups with a bit of disposable income.

Did the Madara Spa “Sunrise ritual” package today. It was wonderful. So all you moose men this is the gift for the doe in your life. Total pampering. I do have 2 words of warning. First, it is 3 hours long. While it is very relaxing, if you are ADHD plus steroids like me, it can be a bit of a stretch. Next every one talks is that whispery "Zen” quiet voice and they pipe in this Asian influence music, complete with the little bells that tingle. After the first hour I really felt like sneaking in a Steely Dan CD full blast. Price with dvc membership was a pricey $265.00 I may do one or two pieces of the ritual again but don't think I would do all 3 parts in one sitting again.

Anyone who lives in an old home like I do knows there are a few truisms that go along with home ownership. Truism #1. some thing in the house will always break exactly after every tradesman begins charging double time and ½. Dh & I have a small checking account that we keep solely for this purpose. Now the old guy was probably a little nervous about me, alone in Disney world with a charge card so he gave me the check card to the “house account” which leads to truisms # 2. Some thing major will always break the nanosecond you have no money to pay for it. I’ve concluded this was an evil diabolical scheme to prevent me from shopping because I know the second I buy this snow globe using a penny out of that emergency fund, a pipe is going to bust at 3:00 am.
The “old guy” is a evil genius.

 

[DVC Mike]

Well, we're back from our very first Disney cruise!

As explained in [thread=1814927]Our very first (and very last!) Disney Cruise[/thread], it will also be our very LAST Disney cruise.

 

[Corinne]

Well, back!

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

LOL! I know, crazy! As I mentioned, we HAVE stayed at the WL, so I am extra excited to finally stay at the VWL!

PS~I have quite a collection of moose items (my son played on a hockey team by that name) so I believe I will fit right in!

 

[mickeymorse]

So sorry to hear about your cruise Mike. Hope your wife is feeling better and glad BWV was able to rescue the rest of your trip.

 

[DaveH]

Mike I am sorry your cruise was so bad. I hope your DW is feeling much better.

 

[Muushka]

PS~I have quite a collection of moose items (my son played on a hockey team by that name) so I believe I will fit right in!

Oh yeah. You'll fit in all right!

 

[Muushka]

Eliza, I hope you get your globe and your house does not break! And I don't have to worry about the spa experience. I had 1 massage and I hated it. Never again!

Where have you eaten?? Have you seen Ranger Stan? How about our cat? Did you see LodgeLoafer??

Thanks for all the reports. You know how much I love reading your stuff! Remember a long long time ago I PM'd you to tell you how much I loved reading your posts?

 

[Granny]

Mike...really sorry to hear about your cruise and your wife's illness. What a shame after getting so geared up and excited about vacation time and then that happens. We feel for you!


Eliza...sounds like your VWL vacation is proceeding nicely. Aw, go ahead...get that snow globe! And if that pipe bursts...well you might just have to dip into the kids' bank accounts which should be pretty hefty based on the entrepreneurship you've described in previous posts!

 

[horselover]

Hello Groupies! Can anyone provide me with a link to pics of inside a 1 BR & studio? We're desparately trying to decide between buying at AKV & VWL. We know what the AKV rooms look like, but not VWL (except for what's in the DVC tour book they hand out). We've stayed in the main lodge & love, love, love it there , but I'm nervous about buying something sight unseen. Any pics would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Granny]

Hello Groupies! Can anyone provide me with a link to pics of inside a 1 BR & studio? We're desparately trying to decide between buying at AKV & VWL. We know what the AKV rooms look like, but not VWL (except for what's in the DVC tour book they hand out). We've stayed in the main lodge & love, love, love it there , but I'm nervous about buying something sight unseen. Any pics would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there!

There are some nice photos right here on the DIS Photo Site

Also, some excellent ones at Deb Will's Site.

You can't go wrong with either VWL or AKV from a strong theming aspect. They had the same architect for the main lodge of each which is evident from the lobbies. What it comes down to is....

Which theming do you prefer?

Are the extra years at AKV important to you?

Will you want to stay at VWL during really hard to book times like the holiday season (Thanksgiving thru New Years)?

I really like AKV and its theming and animals. And the new room layouts with the extra bathroom and pullout chair/bed is a tremendous plus. But as with the people here on this thread, it is VWL/WL that really inspires us every time we stay there.

 

[horselover]

Hi there!

There are some nice photos right here on the DIS Photo Site

Also, some excellent ones at Deb Will's Site.

You can't go wrong with either VWL or AKV from a strong theming aspect. They had the same architect for the main lodge of each which is evident from the lobbies. What it comes down to is....

Which theming do you prefer?

Are the extra years at AKV important to you?

Will you want to stay at VWL during really hard to book times like the holiday season (Thanksgiving thru New Years)?

I really like AKV and its theming and animals. And the new room layouts with the extra bathroom and pullout chair/bed is a tremendous plus. But as with the people here on this thread, it is VWL/WL that really inspires us every time we stay there.

Thanks for the link. Those pics are not making my decision any easier! If I could just take that pullout chair & the newness of the AKV & plunk it into the VWL I'd be all set.

 

[Greg K.]

...but I thought I'd raise the question anyway.

Does anyone think they'll expand the WL villas? There certainly seems room to add on -- and unless I'm mistaken, it's the smallest of the DVC resorts. (And the only one, I think, that doesn't have a Grand Villa).

Just curious. This seems like a missed opportunity for DVC, since the WL is so popular and its setting and atmosphere so unusual.

 

[Granny]

...but I thought I'd raise the question anyway.

Does anyone think they'll expand the WL villas? There certainly seems room to add on -- and unless I'm mistaken, it's the smallest of the DVC resorts. (And the only one, I think, that doesn't have a Grand Villa).

Just curious. This seems like a missed opportunity for DVC, since the WL is so popular and its setting and atmosphere so unusual.

I'm pretty sure that others have stated that they can't expand VWL because the land is "nature preserve" protected. At least that's my recollection. I think it's safe to say that Disney would have made it bigger if they could have as DVC was selling like hotcakes even then and VWL sold out pretty quickly.

And BCV doesn't have GV's either. But it would be great if VWL did have them.

 

[blossomz]

While at AKV...a cast member said it looks like they may be converting some regular rooms at other hotels like they've done at AKV. So..you never know..maybe they will convert a floor in the main lodge..

 

[lodgeloafer]

Well tommorrow is traveling day. Wilderness Lodge here we come. We should arrive by 10 am.

Muushka, I will be looking out for lodgeloafer the cat. Remember any requests for photos let me know. We will be going Magic Kingdom and Epcot during our stay.

Jo

 

[wildernessDad]

Sorry to hear about your wife's illness on the cruise, Mike. I hope that she is feeling better.

 

[wildernessDad]

Well tommorrow is traveling day. Wilderness Lodge here we come. We should arrive by 10 am.

Have fun on your trip!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Groupies,
I'm back and I am so pleased to report that as well as being a VWL groupie we are now official point owners there as well! We just closed today on our resale contract. Now comes the wait to get into the system and then I'll be able to see when I can plan a visit to the lodge. Can't wait!!!