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

[DaveH]

On the picture thread I posted VWL 1 BR pics from 2001.

We changed our Nov- Dec trip. We are now at SSR from Nov 23-29 and VWL from Nov 29-Dec 6. That is one more day at VWL instead of SSR. I was able to get a 2 BR for Nov 29 at VWL.

 

[tea pot]

Hi Groupies

I haven't been on the boards for a few days...I need to read back to catch up
I love the lights too!
Trying to post a Photo
I guess I need some help?

 

[Granny]

Yup, Frostbite Falls. Love that Jay Ward.

Again?

Oops! Don't know my own strength.

 

[ransom]

Oops! Don't know my own strength.

Now here's something you'll really like.

Are there any theme parks that use Rocky & Bullwinkle as mascots?

 

[Granny]

Hi Groupies

I haven't been on the boards for a few days...I need to read back to catch up
I love the lights too!
Trying to post a Photo
I guess I need some help?

You can't put the digital pictures directly from your computer into a post. The first thing you have to do is post the pictures on a photo-sharing internet site. I use Photo Bucket and it works well for me. You can sign up (it's a free service) at www.photobucket.com .

Once you have your picture posted on the internet, you go to that picture, right click on it and select properties. You then copy the URL and then come back to your post and hit the little icon above your posting text box that looks like a mountain (insert photo). Paste the url into that and you're done!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

It's because they are!!!!

Oh! Our first groupie fight!! I hang out on a political thread, this is NOTHING!!!

I know you've heard the old adage..cats rule and dogs drool right?

At least we can all find middle ground when it comes to moose!

Oops! I didn't mean that as a slight against cats. I actually meant it as a compliment! I love all animals though I am slanted towards dogs. I am allergic to cats.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok Groupies........you all know I love the VWL and you all. But as a DVC Member we are faced with quite a dilemma. Pretty darn big if ya ask me.

We just recently stayed at the AKV this month. DH and myself really liked it. We had a 1 bedroom savannah view so kids LOVED it. My one dd sat out on the huge balcony for like 2 hours straight watching the animals.

When we checked out, dh said he preferred the VWL over the AKV in overall ambience/environment and proximity to the MK. But when we got home, we found the postcard from DVC citing the AKV add-on incentive. Dh's is now leaning towards doing our 100 point add-on here because of extra years, 100 developer points to be used within 1 year at SSR, and $500 gift card.

So, I am sort of sad....bummed.....but I understand dh's side of the debate. Am I still welcome here if we truly decide to sign on the dotted line ?

 

[50 years Too!]

Of course Maria!
Got to keep peace in the family.
You can always use those points at the lodge!

Deb

 

[MiaSRN62]

You can always use those points at the lodge!

Thanks Deb ! That's what we figured !

 

[wildernessDad]

AKV will be very large. VWL is very small. It will be tough to use AKV points at VWL during certain times as you know.

Recommendation: Add on at both places!

 

[bobbiwoz]

VWL is my absolute favorite resort, and we also own at AKV because of savannah views and value point rooms. Some day we may add on more points at AKV to be able to secure a GV.

Best wishes as you make your decision for an add on. If I wasn't absolutely determined not to add on in '08 (we already have 13 parts to our contract) we would take advantage of this AKV add on offer!

Bobbi

 

[Dodie]

Hi Groupies! I've been gone again for a quick "girls' getaway" with my best friend - we went up to Lake Michigan and spent some quality shopping and beach time in the beach towns of South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland, and Grand Haven. I've been trying to catch up on what I missed.

And now, here to tell you everything about anything is Mr. Know-It-All.

My first reaction is to post that I LOVE ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE!!!!! Thanks so much for the trivia! I knew the answer, but, you all got it, so it's a moot point.

Look, Bulliwinkle, a message in a bottle.
Fan mail from some flounder?
This is what I really call a message.

Welcome to all of the new Groupies!

15 days and counting until our first visit to VWL as OWNERS!

 

[Muushka]

Ok Groupies........you all know I love the VWL and you all. But as a DVC Member we are faced with quite a dilemma. Pretty darn big if ya ask me.

We just recently stayed at the AKV this month. DH and myself really liked it. We had a 1 bedroom savannah view so kids LOVED it. My one dd sat out on the huge balcony for like 2 hours straight watching the animals.



When we checked out, dh said he preferred the VWL over the AKV in overall ambience/environment and proximity to the MK. But when we got home, we found the postcard from DVC citing the AKV add-on incentive. Dh's is now leaning towards doing our 100 point add-on here because of extra years, 100 developer points to be used within 1 year at SSR, and $500 gift card.

So, I am sort of sad....bummed.....but I understand dh's side of the debate. Am I still welcome here if we truly decide to sign on the dotted line ?

We do not require only a love for VWL to be a groupie, we accept all sorts of resort love here!
Maria, do you own any points at VWL at all?

Hi Groupies! I've been gone again for a quick "girls' getaway" with my best friend - we went up to Lake Michigan and spent some quality shopping and beach time in the beach towns of South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland, and Grand Haven. I've been trying to catch up on what I missed.

And now, here to tell you everything about anything is Mr. Know-It-All.

My first reaction is to post that I LOVE ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE!!!!! Thanks so much for the trivia! I knew the answer, but, you all got it, so it's a moot point.

Look, Bulliwinkle, a message in a bottle.
Fan mail from some flounder?
This is what I really call a message.

Welcome to all of the new Groupies!

15 days and counting until our first visit to VWL as OWNERS!

Woohoo! 15 days!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

...
15 days and counting until our first visit to VWL as OWNERS!

If you're staying through 18 days from now, we'll be there together!!

Bobbi

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Dodie and Bobbiwoz,
How lucky you are!

Well after looking at our finances and trying to figure out if and when we can take DD out of school, we have a tentative date. We are going to try to go January of 2010. Oh so far away but at least it is a date. If we went in Dec. we planned (stupid semester finals!) to stay at VWL but we have decided since we stayed there last time to try a new resort. So I think we will do a split between AKL and BWV. It will be our first time at AKL. And DD loved the BWV. Even though we won't be staying at VWL and it's a long way off any tips are appreciated. We went in February many, many years ago but never in January. It is just hard because I just want to plan, plan, plan!!! Must control myself! If not my DH & DD may just gag me, lock me in a room far away from them and never let me go back to WDW!

 

[Dodie]

If you're staying through 18 days from now, we'll be there together!! Bobbi

Arriving September 10th, departing September 14th!

 

[MiaSRN62]

AKV will be very large. VWL is very small. It will be tough to use AKV points at VWL during certain times as you know.

Recommendation: Add on at both places!

You are so right WD ! I agree...no disputing and this was discussed between dh and myself. It's the extra years on the contract that has got him sold on AKV. Also, we now have a dd in college and tuition is putting a big crunch on our budget. So 100 points is all we can manage right now. Believe me....dh was thinking about 200 points until he snapped back into reality !

Best wishes as you make your decision for an add on. If I wasn't absolutely determined not to add on in '08 (we already have 13 parts to our contract) we would take advantage of this AKV add on offer!

Thanks Bobbi ! Wow...13 contracts !!!!! I'm jealous !!!! Do u own some at each resort ?

Bobbi and DODIE !!! Have awesome trips.....and Dodie, you will LOVE your first stay at the VWL. Just know it !!!

Muushka....no, we do not own any points at VWL (but we've stayed at VWL twice and WL like 4-5 times). I know.....what's my problem with not owning points (hanging head in shame). We only have one contract which we purchased back in the summer of 2000 and that is at OKW (it was only BWV and OKW back then). We noticed we're constantly borrowing points so it's time for an add-on. If dd weren't in college right now, we'd probably do a bigger add-on than 100 points.

 

[wildernessDad]

We're heading down next Monday, Labor Day. Looks like Gustav could be an issue during our vacation. The track predictions seem to indicate that it MAY veer off into the gulf.

 

[blossomz]

Maria...I am an owner at both lodges! I say do whatever..but never give up your love of lodge! We split our stay between the 2 lodges last time and loved it. So I understand entirely! You are always welcomed here!!

All these trip announcements are making me sooo homesick! I have no plans for our next trip as yet....but I know it will be at least this summer if not sooner!

 

[Muushka]

We're heading down next Monday, Labor Day. Looks like Gustav could be an issue during our vacation. The track predictions seem to indicate that it MAY veer off into the gulf.

Fingers crossed that Gustav will die a very quick death.
I am getting a little nervous about all these hurricanes and our upcoming cruise.