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

[Disney loving Iowan]

To all our groupies who are leaving tomorrow for the World and beyond, have a great trip!!!! Don't forget the trip reports and pictures when you return!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Wonderful trips and safe travels to all our travelers!!! Can't wait to hear about it!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Quiet day today! Hope everyone is having a good weekend! Of course it can't be as good as the ones some of our groupies are having today on their way to the World!

 

[Muushka]

Hey Groupies...long time no posts for me.

I've been busy but I am looking forward to our trip next week so I had to pop on the boards. Unfortunately we won't be staying at our lodge or even on site this trip except for the night the wife and I will be spending at the Grand Floridian to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The night at the GF is going to be a surprise for her. I thought about booking a night at the lodge but we did spend our honeymoon at the GF so I thought it would be a better fit for the occasion.

This trip is a family reunion and my cuz will be staying at the lodge so I will be getting a bunch of pics to post. We are doing the wishes cruise and we will be leaving from the lodge dock so I should be spending enough time there to get a good fix. I will have my laptop and try and do a few live updates when we spend time at the lodge.

Have a great weekend.

Hello DisneyNutzy

What fun you will have in a short time! And happy 20th to you and the Mrs DisneyNutzy!! We have never done the wishes cruise, so I hope you let us know how it was. I didn't even realize you could do it from the WL dock. Have a great time!!

Hello DLI Hope your weekend is a fun one.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello DLI Hope your weekend is a fun one.

Hello back Muushka! Not much going on but had a nice walk with the dog once the weather got nice in the afternoon.

 

[mamagg]

Hi die hard VWL groupies! I figured you guys were awesome for giving some advice. We are renting points as we did last year for AKV Savannah view studio for 5 nts. We could get on the wait list for VWL but if it goes through they don't call first, they just switch. Our fear is that our 4 year old son, who now thinks that all hotels have giraffes outside the window, will be disappointed. However, we have a new baby, and we wonder if VWL will better suit us due to its proximity to the MK. There is no guarantee that we would even get it, but does anyone think we should try to switch to VWL instead of AKV? From anyone who has stayed at VWL before, do you have any tips for what they have for kids (age 4 and 8 months) versus Animal Kingdom. We really didn't get to do much at the AKV last time b/c we got home so late each night. This time, we will be returning early nightly b/c of the baby. I'm doubting that the website does the VWL justice, so any advice is appreciated. Many, many thanks. Gina

 

[DVC Mike]

Here I am at BWV, and my countdown timer says I have just 48 days until our 10 night stay at VWL!

Isn't DVC great!

 

[Muushka]

Here I am at BWV, and my countdown timer says I have just 48 days until our 10 night stay at VWL!

Isn't DVC great!

It is ideedy Mike! Soooooo fortunate.

Hi die hard VWL groupies! I figured you guys were awesome for giving some advice. We are renting points as we did last year for AKV Savannah view studio for 5 nts. We could get on the wait list for VWL but if it goes through they don't call first, they just switch. Our fear is that our 4 year old son, who now thinks that all hotels have giraffes outside the window, will be disappointed. However, we have a new baby, and we wonder if VWL will better suit us due to its proximity to the MK. There is no guarantee that we would even get it, but does anyone think we should try to switch to VWL instead of AKV? From anyone who has stayed at VWL before, do you have any tips for what they have for kids (age 4 and 8 months) versus Animal Kingdom. We really didn't get to do much at the AKV last time b/c we got home so late each night. This time, we will be returning early nightly b/c of the baby. I'm doubting that the website does the VWL justice, so any advice is appreciated. Many, many thanks. Gina

Hi Gina

I saw your post earlier and hoped a Groupie with kiddos would see it, but they must all be busy! Poor Gina! Getting advice from a Groupie with no kids!!

If I had 2 children, with their ages being what your kiddo's are, I would try for VWL. Even though there are no giraffes or wildlife out the back door, there is plenty for a youngster to love. And the proximity to MK, well a mother has to love that! A short boat ride to the MK, nice for naps. And the buses are close to the villas, nice and easy. And there are activities for little ones to do (not having any, I am relying on rumor!!!).

I hope someone else comes along to help, but if it was me, I would try for VWL. Good luck!

 

[Laxmom]

I agree with Muushka but I must admit I am biased! No little ones but I hear they have great activities for kids with quite a few being free.

 

[jimmytammy]

I agree with Muushka also. Our kids were already 8 and 10 when we first stayed at VWL, but they love it! And it is a peaceful place like AKL so when downtime comes, Mom and Dad can enjoy too.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hi die hard VWL groupies! I figured you guys were awesome for giving some advice. We are renting points as we did last year for AKV Savannah view studio for 5 nts. We could get on the wait list for VWL but if it goes through they don't call first, they just switch. Our fear is that our 4 year old son, who now thinks that all hotels have giraffes outside the window, will be disappointed. However, we have a new baby, and we wonder if VWL will better suit us due to its proximity to the MK. There is no guarantee that we would even get it, but does anyone think we should try to switch to VWL instead of AKV? From anyone who has stayed at VWL before, do you have any tips for what they have for kids (age 4 and 8 months) versus Animal Kingdom. We really didn't get to do much at the AKV last time b/c we got home so late each night. This time, we will be returning early nightly b/c of the baby. I'm doubting that the website does the VWL justice, so any advice is appreciated. Many, many thanks. Gina

My DD is now 15 but we stayed at WL when she was 2. So she was a little younger than yours so maybe not as aware of things so I'm not sure if this will help. At 2 she just enjoyed running up and down the hallway! I would say you would be fine with him at VWL. There aren't giraffes but there is plenty of other things. He might like seeing the geyser and the pools are really nice. And the boat ride to the MK is fun. Also there is the trail that goes to FW. And the water pageant in the evening. He also might like it if you could get lucky and be a flag family. It has good restaurants and is close to CR if you would want to take the boat over there to do Chef Mickeys. In my opinion I think you couldn't go wrong staying at VWL.

Here I am at BWV, and my countdown timer says I have just 48 days until our 10 night stay at VWL!

Isn't DVC great!

How lucky you are! What kind of room are you in and what is your view? We are staying there in January.

 

[mamagg]

You guys are so kind to reply to me. Thank you! Right now we are confirmed for a studio Savannah view room in Jambo House in AKV but we could get on the wait list for studio VWL. I was afraid to do so without getting advice first since I hear that if you get the wait list cleared, they put you in immediately without calling you to double check. All my son talks about are the giraffes in "his hotel room," so I'm nervous, but he also loves new things...and I told him there is a "cowboy" hotel (VWL) that he might like. We just don't know what to do. Actually, we may not get in on the wait list anyway, but I wondered if you thought we should attempt it. We love Boma restaurant at AKV and doubt we would head over there unless staying there. We haven't yet tried the Whispering Canyon (we don't eat beef), but we are scheduled to go there this time. I wish we had checked out VWL last year for comparison's sake, and even if we don't get in, we will go & check it out this year for sure. You guys are too kind to give me your advice. I really appreciate it.

 

[eliza61]

You guys are so kind to reply to me. Thank you! Right now we are confirmed for a studio Savannah view room in Jambo House in AKV but we could get on the wait list for studio VWL. I was afraid to do so without getting advice first since I hear that if you get the wait list cleared, they put you in immediately without calling you to double check. All my son talks about are the giraffes in "his hotel room," so I'm nervous, but he also loves new things...and I told him there is a "cowboy" hotel (VWL) that he might like. We just don't know what to do. Actually, we may not get in on the wait list anyway, but I wondered if you thought we should attempt it. We love Boma restaurant at AKV and doubt we would head over there unless staying there. We haven't yet tried the Whispering Canyon (we don't eat beef), but we are scheduled to go there this time. I wish we had checked out VWL last year for comparison's sake, and even if we don't get in, we will go & check it out this year for sure. You guys are too kind to give me your advice. I really appreciate it.

Hey Mamagg
I think your son will love the lodge. I have 2 boys, they are a bit older but all testosterone and love the lodge. Don't know whether this is a good thing or not but my kids simply loved the grounds. They loved the salamanders snaking through the woods, really enjoyed the ducks and the geysers. One question for you guys. Is anyone in your family on the shy side. Whispering Canyon is sort of an interactive restuarant meaning the wait staff interacts with the guest (big time), simply asking for ketchup or a straw can result in some hysterical antics from your servers. Some folks can find this a little off putting.

 

[horselover]

Mamagg - I agree with others that I think your boys will really like VWL. I think you'll be happy to have that close proximity to MK for nap time. There's lots of activities, the cubs den, nice pool, geyser, & you could take the walking path over to Ft. Wilderness & visit the horses if they really want to see animals. Not giraffes, but it's something! Good luck with your decision.

Well today could be the day groupies! I've finally been assigned another guide with was actually willing to help me with the add-on. I'll be calling him back later & if all goes well watch out for my new & improved siggie!

 

[Muushka]

Best of luck Horselover!!

PS You have the Moose, what else is there??????

 

[DVC Mike]

How lucky you are! What kind of room are you in and what is your view? We are staying there in January.

We're in a 1-BR with a Boardwalk View. We move over to the BCV tomorrow.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Well today could be the day groupies! I've finally been assigned another guide with was actually willing to help me with the add-on. I'll be calling him back later & if all goes well watch out for my new & improved siggie!

Here is some moose dust for luck!

We're in a 1-BR with a Boardwalk View. We move over to the BCV tomorrow.

Won't have the nice view you have but will be staying in the 1-BR for the first time when we go. Hope you post pictures when you return!!!!

 

[Dodie]

DVC Mike - I'm vicariously enjoying your BWV stay in preparation for my own in May 2009!

Well today could be the day groupies! I've finally been assigned another guide with was actually willing to help me with the add-on. I'll be calling him back later & if all goes well watch out for my new & improved siggie!

Thinking good thoughts for you!

I know that this is off-topic, even for our haphazard little thread, but...

Groupies, it was a glorious autumn weekend in Indiana this past weekend. Here are some pictures I took at Huber's Winery, a large orchard/winery/farm market/pumpkin patch/corn maze/petting zoo/and everything else facility in southern Indiana - down by Louisville, KY. I don't know why, but I thought you might enjoy them...

 

[horselover]

Please note my new siggie groupies. I am now an official VWL owner!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Now that looks great. Congratulations