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

[jimmytammy]

I gotta say, that last picture you put in, it made my heart flutter. That is the best pic I have seen from that area of the Lodge. Thanks for sharing. As if I werent already, homesickness just took a new turn

 

[blossomz]

I love finding people in my hometown with DVC info on their vehicles! There aren't too many, but when you see them it's like finding family...even if it's from a different resort!

 

[Granny]

I gotta say, that last picture you put in, it made my heart flutter. That is the best pic I have seen from that area of the Lodge. Thanks for sharing. As if I werent already, homesickness just took a new turn

Yep, kind of makes you want to go up on the roof and raise the flags, doesn't it?

I agree that it's a nice one.

And here's one more that I loved the first time I saw it, and still do...

 

[jimmytammy]

Yep, kind of makes you want to go up on the roof and raise the flags, doesn't it?

I agree that it's a nice one.

And here's one more that I loved the first time I saw it, and still do...

Love it, love it, love it!!

 

[Dodie]

Okay Groupies. I'm officially worried.

We travel to WDW regularly in September and have always been lucky before. I know that it's risky, but this is just crazy. My stomach is literally hurting when I look at the graphic below. We are scheduled to arrive for our first VWL trip as OWNERS on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. I don't care if it rains and blows while we are there. I just want to get there!

I don't know what to do, except to ask my fellow Groupies to think good thoughts - not selfishly just for us and our trip - but for Florida and the East Coast.

 

[Muushka]

Dodie, good thoughts for this first VWL trip home as owners.
On the positive side, we have been at Universal during a hurricane and the place was empty. We loved it. Just the threat kept people away. But be safe. As someone on the East coast, our preparations started yesterday with full tanks and cash on hand.

 

[DiznyDi]

Dodie
Good thoughts and coming to you and all the travelers over these next few days.

Our daughter was in Disney in 2005 during a hurricane. In Ohio every newscast said to stay away and that Disney was getting pounded - in reality she had only a few drops of rain and some significant wind.... and had the park nearly to herself!

 

[eliza61]

Dodie,

Here's my pixie dust.

Man, I don't know if this is global warming, global cooling or what but 3 hurricanes in 1 month is 'friggin ridiculous.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Okay Groupies. I'm officially worried.

We travel to WDW regularly in September and have always been lucky before. I know that it's risky, but this is just crazy. My stomach is literally hurting when I look at the graphic below. We are scheduled to arrive for our first VWL trip as OWNERS on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. I don't care if it rains and blows while we are there. I just want to get there!

I don't know what to do, except to ask my fellow Groupies to think good thoughts - not selfishly just for us and our trip - but for Florida and the East Coast.

Dodie and Muushka here is some pixie dust for both of you.

I was in Florida many, many years ago during tropical storm Barry. It was no big deal just some rain. Sure hope you guys will be okay. My sister is heading to Myrtle Beach next week for her honeymoon so we will be keeping our eyes on the weather.
Heading for Nashville tonight. Hope you all have a good weekend!

Dodie, good thoughts for this first VWL trip home as owners.
On the positive side, we have been at Universal during a hurricane and the place was empty. We loved it. Just the threat kept people away. But be safe. As someone on the East coast, our preparations started yesterday with full tanks and cash on hand.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Dodie!

 

[mickeymorse]

Hello groupies. Been a while with start of school and all.

for everyone that could be affected by IKE. Here's hoping he turns away and stays in the middle of the Atlantic.

DODIE Enjoy your first VWL DVC trip.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks MM, but Hannah is headed our way. Once she is gone I will worry about Ike!

Good to see you!

 

[Disney_Daddy]

Quick question for the VWL gang...

I'm staying at VWL currently. We are on the 4th floor in a dedicated 2BR. There has been some incredibly loud scrapping, sanding and generally loud noises coming from the 5th floor today.

I went to the balcony and looked up. The curtains in the room above us are tied up and there is no patio furniture on any of the balcony's.

I went to the elevator and tried to go the 5th floor, but the elevator wouldn't allow me to choose 5.

So what gives? Are they remodeling the 5th floor right now? If so, a little heads up would have probably been appropriate.

Nothing major, but my kids naps were cut short and momma wasn't happy. And everyone knows that when momma's not happy...nobody's happy!!!

 

[LVSWL]

Thanks MM, but Hannah is headed our way. Once she is gone I will worry about Ike!

Good to see you! [/quote ]

Muushka, I was at the grocery store earlier today and the bread, milk, water and "D" batteries were almost all gone!
Stay dry!!

 

[blossomz]

Muushka...DODIE!!

 

[Granny]

Okay Groupies. I'm officially worried.

We travel to WDW regularly in September and have always been lucky before. I know that it's risky, but this is just crazy. My stomach is literally hurting when I look at the graphic below.

From following other threads about Florida hurricanes, I know that the often repeated advice is that projections for more than 24-48 hours are very much guesswork. The farther out the projection, the less likelihood of accuracy. Since you are looking at 5+ days out, I wouldn't let it freak you out. Just keep good thoughts and hope for the best. Good luck!!

 

[Granny]

Quick question for the VWL gang...

I'm staying at VWL currently. We are on the 4th floor in a dedicated 2BR. There has been some incredibly loud scrapping, sanding and generally loud noises coming from the 5th floor today.

I went to the balcony and looked up. The curtains in the room above us are tied up and there is no patio furniture on any of the balcony's.

I went to the elevator and tried to go the 5th floor, but the elevator wouldn't allow me to choose 5.

So what gives? Are they remodeling the 5th floor right now? If so, a little heads up would have probably been appropriate.

Nothing major, but my kids naps were cut short and momma wasn't happy. And everyone knows that when momma's not happy...nobody's happy!!!

My guess is that they are using this relatively quiet time of the year to refurbish some of the villas. You're right, it would have been nice to have been told that. Someone has to end up with the 4th floor rooms but at least some warning would have been appropriate I would think.

Hopefully it will be short lived and you can enjoy the rest of your trip in some sort of peace. Enjoy your time at VWL!!

 

[Dodie]

Muushka:

I'll be thinking of you this weekend. Stay safe. A messed up vacation is nothing compared to the possible consequences of someone living in the path of one of these storms!

 

[MiaSRN62]

DODIE !!!!!!!

I wish you all the best ! Hoping it's nothing like Tropical Storm Faye was (which I survived while I was down there.....nothing like dodging tornado warnings for hours !). I am in constant contact with my dd who is at college down there. She said they are not anticipated the kind of wrath Faye dished out on them, but Thurs night and Friday is going to be a windy/rainy day.

I'll never underestimate the power of a tropical storm again.....but I think in this case, you'll be fine. Just keep thinking....."VWL....HERE I COME !"

 

[MiaSRN62]

Muushka ! Stay safe ! I have a couple friends from work going down to SC (Myrtle Beach) for their vacation this week ! Hope all goes well. We'll be thinking about you !