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

[DiznyDi]

Craiggers, to the Groupies! You'll find a nice group of caring and compassionate folks here.

Hi Groupies!

 

[mickeymorse]

Welcome craiggers. Your siggie looks good. This is a little Moose Dust to make sure your niece enjoys her, and your trip to our beloved Lodge. Let granny know when you have a confirmed ressie and he will add it to the groupie list on page 1.

That was funny ransom.......uh, you were just kidding weren't you.

Thanks for the club level report krybandt. Might just have to spoil ourselves one year.

 

[Laxmom]

Yep, Club Level sounds wonderful! Thanks guys! Here is my hesitiation - do you know how far that money would go to buy VWL points? That is what keeps running thru my head!!! But could we stand visiting the lodge to see the decorations and not staying there? I get sick to my stomach thinking about it!

 

[wildernessDad]

Welcome to the new groupies and the old ones who haven't been around awhile. Nice to hear from you!

Who are you calling old?!?!?!? Oh wait, I AM old.

 

[50 years Too!]

I have been home almost a week and I really miss the villas.

Why the obvious solution to your homesick issues is to start planning that next trip! Keeps me going! And visiting this thread, of course.

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Yep, Club Level sounds wonderful! Thanks guys! Here is my hesitiation - do you know how far that money would go to buy VWL points? That is what keeps running thru my head!!! But could we stand visiting the lodge to see the decorations and not staying there? I get sick to my stomach thinking about it!

That is a dilemma--I'd be going back and forth too.
Good luck coming up with a decision. Either will be good!

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Only a few days and I'm really feeling Muushka's absence! Hope she's having a wonderful time.

Deb

 

[Laxmom]

Well, we have reached a compromise...of sorts. I was able to book a standard view room for our last night of our stay. So, I cancelled the club level and will keep my eyes open for the other night. This way, we can still do the trip on a budget but get a good dose of WL. The club level would have been a treat but this is our 3rd trip to WDW since July so cheap is better! It has opened the discussion about adding on at VWL though!

I'm anxious to hear about Muushka's cruise! She is on the member's cruise, right? Would love to do that someday!

 

[craiggers]

Well Granny can add us to the list for June 21, 2009-June 28, 2009. Next confirmed vacation at the VWL!!!

 

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Hi groupies,

Sorry it's been a while but have been dealing with the loss of my mother she passed away on 8/13/08 she would have been 70 on 08/23/08. It's been tough time for us and my dad. Lots of paperwork and sadness.

So trying to do some catch up reading looks like I will be busy for some time which is a good thing.

The podcast has been put on hold but hope to get back to it this fall.

We are going home for the first time next Wed and cannot wait to visit as DVC member so look for onsite trip report if I can get through TSA with my laptop in one piece.

Joe

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies
Just back from "The World" and What a week to be there!
Early on Last Tues morning I was in the AKL lobby and the DVC person
was just setting up for the day and I walked past and said "Well when is the Big Announcement Coming" She stop and looked like a deer in the head lights then said TODAY.... I couldn't believe it. and you are the first to know here at the Animal Kingdom I said you're kidding! so of course she knew nothing, no details not even the price point.
I couldn't believe it I was here in the World without a computer!!!
All I could think of was the Boards... the Boards will be buzzing. They'll have all the info.(This is when it occurred to me that I am seriously hooked)

Well I called my guide because even thought we just added on 2 small contracts at BC and My Favorite... Our VWL. DH always wanted to be on the monorail and wanted to add on at BLT or so he thought.
We went to our first Welcome Home Wednesday.. Fun and Funny (Dr. Look See Needs to lose the wig) of course they had all the info Special booklets with pricing and point chart etc. Then everyone was invited to go ever to look at the models. So after a up close and personal look I can tell you that the room lay out is very good ..to describe it I would say Up Scale Manhattan. We know...DH works one block south of Wall Street. The feel of this unit is of a typically upscale NYC apartment. If that is your taste for a vacation home you will love it. as for us it just didn't feel warm and relaxing.
so we decide not to add on at BLT.

Still catching up in "Real World" and looks like I need to read back more than a few pages.
thanks groupies

 

[Granny]

Hi groupies,

Sorry it's been a while but have been dealing with the loss of my mother she passed away on 8/13/08 she would have been 70 on 08/23/08. It's been tough time for us and my dad. Lots of paperwork and sadness.

So trying to do some catch up reading looks like I will be busy for some time which is a good thing.

The podcast has been put on hold but hope to get back to it this fall.

We are going home for the first time next Wed and cannot wait to visit as DVC member so look for onsite trip report if I can get through TSA with my laptop in one piece.

Joe

Joe...very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers and wishes to you, your father and your family at this very tough time.

I was thinking of you yesterday as I looked at the Groupie vacation list and see that you are the next one to head to VWL. I think you will find that staying there will provide a great opportunity to relax and reflect on all the wonderful memories as well as making so many new ones with your family.

Our very best wishes to you.

 

[wildernessDad]

Hi groupies,

Sorry it's been a while but have been dealing with the loss of my mother she passed away on 8/13/08 she would have been 70 on 08/23/08. It's been tough time for us and my dad. Lots of paperwork and sadness.

WDWRR_ENGINEER, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know that one does not truly get over the loss. I wish the best to you and your family.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Sorry it's been a while but have been dealing with the loss of my mother she passed away on 8/13/08 she would have been 70 on 08/23/08. It's been tough time for us and my dad. Lots of paperwork and sadness.

Joe....you have my sympathies. I know how hard it is. You're in my thought and prayers.

Hope you can have a nice time next week and as a first-time DVC Member ! It is difficult to go on vacation after having just lost someone. It happened to us in 2004 when we lost my mil (who was the best mom, mil and grandmother anyone could want !). But we went to WDW and on a cruise just 2 months later. We reflected on all the wonderful memories we had had with her. I remember being on the Magic and looking out at sea and just thinking, "mom....are you seeing this". She loved WDW---Mickey was her favorite character. So try and hold on to the good memories and know that your loved one is with you in spirit always and everywhere.
Thanks for checking in with us Joe.

 

[MiaSRN62]

and I walked past and said "Well when is the Big Announcement Coming" She stop and looked like a deer in the head lights then said TODAY.... I couldn't believe it. and you are the first to know here at the Animal Kingdom I said you're kidding! so of course she knew nothing, no details not even the price point.
I couldn't believe it I was here in the World without a computer!!!
All I could think of was the Boards... the Boards will be buzzing. They'll have all the info.(This is when it occurred to me that I am seriously hooked)

Teapot....
Welcome back ! Wow...u were in WDW the day the big "secret" was let out of the bag ! And yes....you ARE hooked ! (like the rest of us !) And yes ! The boards were BUZZING big time !

Welcome back and thanks for the description of BLT. We can't wait to see it in person.

 

[Dodie]

Joe:

I am also very sorry for your loss. Hopefully your DVC trip will allow you to do some relaxing and let you escape from this for a little while.

 

[ransom]

Joe:

I'm sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts.

 

[Laxmom]

Joe, so sorry for you loss. We took a getaway a few weeks after FIL's death last year and it was a big help to us. Just needed time to decompress so maybe the trip will help. I sure hope so and until then, you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Welcome back, Tea Pot and thanks for the info on BLT. That is kind of how it impressed me also when I saw the pictures. We were without power the day the announcement came and all I could think was "of all days to not be able to be online! I am sure the place is lit up!" So I guess I am in that boat with ya!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Who are you calling old?!?!?!? Oh wait, I AM old.

Oh You!

Hi groupies,

Sorry it's been a while but have been dealing with the loss of my mother she passed away on 8/13/08 she would have been 70 on 08/23/08. It's been tough time for us and my dad. Lots of paperwork and sadness.

So trying to do some catch up reading looks like I will be busy for some time which is a good thing.

The podcast has been put on hold but hope to get back to it this fall.

We are going home for the first time next Wed and cannot wait to visit as DVC member so look for onsite trip report if I can get through TSA with my laptop in one piece.

Joe

So sorry about your Mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your trip will be a help for you and that you will be able to enjoy your time there.

Hello Groupies
Just back from "The World" and What a week to be there!
Early on Last Tues morning I was in the AKL lobby and the DVC person
was just setting up for the day and I walked past and said "Well when is the Big Announcement Coming" She stop and looked like a deer in the head lights then said TODAY.... I couldn't believe it. and you are the first to know here at the Animal Kingdom I said you're kidding! so of course she knew nothing, no details not even the price point.
I couldn't believe it I was here in the World without a computer!!!
All I could think of was the Boards... the Boards will be buzzing. They'll have all the info.(This is when it occurred to me that I am seriously hooked)

Well I called my guide because even thought we just added on 2 small contracts at BC and My Favorite... Our VWL. DH always wanted to be on the monorail and wanted to add on at BLT or so he thought.
We went to our first Welcome Home Wednesday.. Fun and Funny (Dr. Look See Needs to lose the wig) of course they had all the info Special booklets with pricing and point chart etc. Then everyone was invited to go ever to look at the models. So after a up close and personal look I can tell you that the room lay out is very good ..to describe it I would say Up Scale Manhattan. We know...DH works one block south of Wall Street. The feel of this unit is of a typically upscale NYC apartment. If that is your taste for a vacation home you will love it. as for us it just didn't feel warm and relaxing.
so we decide not to add on at BLT.

Still catching up in "Real World" and looks like I need to read back more than a few pages.
thanks groupies

Welcome back TeaPot! Thanks for the post about your trip!

 

[blossomz]

Joe..so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you...






Teapot..welcome back!

Craiggers...welcome to the boards!