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

[eliza61]

Looks like my wife enjoyed the kid free time in the world. I am scheduled for a trip down in January for an event at the Wide World of Sports and the misses has scheduled some sitters so she can join me for a few days. Now for the tough choice. I have a great AP rate for the Beach Club. There is an even better rate available for WL. We are staying at the VWL the following month in February so I am leaning toward keeping the Beach Club. Any input from the groupies that have stayed at both places would be appreciated.

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Good job snagging the ap rate at the BC. The BC is actually my home resort but we fell in love with the WL when we decided to give it a try 2 years ago.

BC can't be beat for location. The old guy & I love Epcot and there is nothing like walking back at the end of a long day. Ironically my kids enjoy WL's pool better than stromalong bay. It may be that we generally travel in August and the WL just seems 30 degrees cooler in the summer. Since you do have the wl booked, I'd probably go with the BC. It's a different flavor but I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Has anyone used the internet in the WLV lately? Is it "wired" or "wireless"?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Executive Mansion,
Washington, Nov. 21, 1864.

Dear Madam,--
I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

A. Lincoln

To all our groupie Vet's,(and your familiies) big moose hugs & Kisses.
Love you madly.

That is great Eliza! Thanks for posting it! My Dad is a 20 year Army vet and did 2 tours in Vietnam so I appreciate it when people recognize them. Thanks to any vets and their families that we may have in our group. The families sure make their share of sacrifices too!

hi all...
Hi DLI...yeah, the Dakotas are getting slammed. Here in the burbs of Phila, we've already gotten snow. Came to suprise us (and imo, not in a good way !) a couple days before Halloween. I can't remember getting snow that early in quite some time. I measured about 2 inches---then it sleeted the following day (yuck again !).

Our parents in the Reading area got lucky and missed that!

Oh YES....eliza is right. Ben is KING and noone can tower above him !!! Oh wait a minute....that is William Penn ???

But Ben is big too. He can be spotted walking around Philly giving tours. He looks really good for his age. He also has an impressive statue in center city

Thanks Tarheel Tink for that recipe

I thought it was Ben but my DH says Ben Franklin. Guess I've lived out here too long and I'm forgetting! He is right I just looked it up.

DLI - I don't recall her name. I was too busy burying my head under the table with the rest of my group during my dad's antics.
Looks like my wife enjoyed the kid free time in the world. I am scheduled for a trip down in January for an event at the Wide World of Sports and the misses has scheduled some sitters so she can join me for a few days. Now for the tough choice. I have a great AP rate for the Beach Club. There is an even better rate available for WL. We are staying at the VWL the following month in February so I am leaning toward keeping the Beach Club. Any input from the groupies that have stayed at both places would be appreciated.

I picked loud proud NYer Dad and his GF up from the airport this morning from another trip they took. They informed me my suspicions were correct and GF is really hooked on the World. He wants the rental villa info as they are planning another trip. I told them we were thinking about VWL for Christmas 2010. They said they were in before the words were out of my mouth. So if any CM's are reading this - LOOKOUT - he is coming back!

We had a great waitress when we were there in May and I was just wondering if it was the same one. Love the Beach Club! Like Eliza said you can't beat the location. It is really pretty too.

 

[horselover]

Sorry! Have too much going on at home right now.

Welcome Bellaphia!

Thanks to Dave & Muush (?) for the additional info on MVMCP. We have not been to any parties before so have nothing to compare it too. I guess I will still leave it on my to do list.

Have been trying to figure out what to do for dining for our Jan. trip. DDP w/TS, DDP w/CS & Snacks or DDE (I refuse to call it TIW ) card with AP purchase. Too many decisions. Leaning towards getting the DDE card because it seems a waste to pay adult prices for DS10 who barely eats anything & will only order off the kids menu. I plan to get APs since we have 2 trips planned for next year now so I think the DDE will pay for itself on the 1st trip & the rest will be bonus cash off for next Dec. '09. Now I have to figure out where to eat! Definitely want to do Kona again, but not sure where else. Just me & the kiddos so don't want to be a slave to the TS schedule. DS10 wants to do Boma again & DS8 loved it there too since it was the best gluten-free meal he had all week on the last trip. Seems like a lot of money for just the 3 of us though. Thinking about a couple of lateish lunches at LTT & Le Cellier. Le Cellier is probably lost on them, but I've been wanting to try it for awhile. Still no movement on my 1 night w/l. No biggie still have plenty of time. Have a night booked at WL just in case. Not exactly a hardship!

Hope all is well with my fellow groupies. Moose dust to all!

 

[Muushka]

Hey Muushka,

I will be there for a softball tournament from January 21 through the 25th. My better half will be there Jan 23 - 25. When will you be there?

Bummer. We arrive the 3rd at BCV. Oh well, maybe next time! Let us know what you decide.

Horselover, good luck with the plans!

BWV Dreamin, no can answer, but OKW had it when we were there. Someone in the know will come along!

 

[blossomz]

Hi everyone...just popping in to say hi! It's chilly here in PA too!!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Good job snagging the ap rate at the BC. The BC is actually my home resort but we fell in love with the WL when we decided to give it a try 2 years ago.

BC can't be beat for location. The old guy & I love Epcot and there is nothing like walking back at the end of a long day. Ironically my kids enjoy WL's pool better than stromalong bay. It may be that we generally travel in August and the WL just seems 30 degrees cooler in the summer. Since you do have the wl booked, I'd probably go with the BC. It's a different flavor but I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I agree. We love Epcot especially when we are kid free.

We had a great waitress when we were there in May and I was just wondering if it was the same one. Love the Beach Club! Like Eliza said you can't beat the location. It is really pretty too.

DLI -I'll ask my Dad. He might remember her name.

Bummer. We arrive the 3rd at BCV. Oh well, maybe next time! Let us know what you decide.

Hey Muushka - Sorry we will miss you. It looks like we will stick with the Beach Club.

 

[DaveH]

Good morning and happy veterans day. Thank you to all our vets and current service members. Always remember the vets that gave all. Also remember all the families of all these wonderful folks also. They served in a different way staying home and supporting them.

 

[Muushka]

Good morning and happy veterans day. Thank you to all our vets and current service members. Always remember the vets that gave all. Also remember all the families of all these wonderful folks also. They served in a different way staying home and supporting them.

Oh yes. Today we remember those who gave us our freedom.
And those who are giving us our freedom today. Priceless.

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Reagan

 

[Granny]

Just wanted to wish all our current military and veterans a memorable Veteran's Day.

You are our true heroes every day, and truly incredible.

Thank you for your service to our country.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

Groupies...there is a live webcam broadcasting from WL this week:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wilderness-lodge-villas-live

It's not in the villas, and on a ground floor...but you can see and hear some familiar sights and sounds.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Groupies...there is a live webcam broadcasting from WL this week:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wilderness-lodge-villas-live

It's not in the villas, and on a ground floor...but you can see and hear some familiar sights and sounds.

That's great! Thanks!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Veterans Day to all. For those who have served our country then and now, thank you for giving us our freedom.

 

[50 years Too!]

DiznyDi,
Prayers for your son and the rest of the family while he serves his country in Iraq. Will you be able to see him over the holidays before his deployment?

Thanks to all of you and yours who have, are, or will serve our country.

Eliza, thanks for sharing the funny and the somber with us!

Deb

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Deb!
Thanks for asking about our son. He'll be leaving Honolulu on Dec. 8 and will arrive in Pittsburgh, PA on the morning of Dec. 9. Pittsburgh is about an hour and a half from our home in Ohio. He has only 6 days leave and must return on Dec. 13th. His scheduled deployment date is January 5. We were hoping he would be home for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately with my dad's sudden death in August, he used part of his leave to come back for the funeral. I'm glad we get to see him, but I know the time will pass much too quickly. Hawaii is so far away.... Iraq is even farther.
Di

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi Deb!
Thanks for asking about our son. He'll be leaving Honolulu on Dec. 8 and will arrive in Pittsburgh, PA on the morning of Dec. 9. Pittsburgh is about an hour and a half from our home in Ohio. He has only 6 days leave and must return on Dec. 13th. His scheduled deployment date is January 5. We were hoping he would be home for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately with my dad's sudden death in August, he used part of his leave to come back for the funeral. I'm glad we get to see him, but I know the time will pass much too quickly. Hawaii is so far away.... Iraq is even farther.
Di

 

[tea pot]

Hey Groupies
Happyinks Thanks for the amazing Pics I need to check out the campground next year.
Ransom Have a great trip Home VWL ( you are probably there right now)
Bellaphia WELCOME You will love our Lodge.
Disney Nutzy Happy Anniversary and thanks for the trip report.
Eliza61 You make me want to visit West Virginia..The first time I saw a runaway truck ramp we were in AZ on the way to the Grand Canyon...Wild... Loved the A. Lincoln Quote

As this Veterans Day come to a close I am grateful to all who have served and are serving today for my freedom.

Good Night Groupies
Thanks for being there

 

[blossomz]

RBE...thanks for the heads up for the webcam!

TP-Congrats on getting your waitlist!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Groupies...there is a live webcam broadcasting from WL this week:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wilderness-lodge-villas-live

It's not in the villas, and on a ground floor...but you can see and hear some familiar sights and sounds.

Love it! Thanks!

This is sad. My family is getting a big kick out of me sitting here just gazing at the screen. Hey, I heard the boats horn sound! I saw people walking by! Dont they realize how lucky they are! I saw a moth fly by. I saw a leaf come of the bushes. I hear birds chirping. They sound so happy. I would be chirping too if I was at the Lodge right about now. Take me to my happy place. Theres no place like "home", theres no place like "home"

 

[horselover]

Hi Deb!
Thanks for asking about our son. He'll be leaving Honolulu on Dec. 8 and will arrive in Pittsburgh, PA on the morning of Dec. 9. Pittsburgh is about an hour and a half from our home in Ohio. He has only 6 days leave and must return on Dec. 13th. His scheduled deployment date is January 5. We were hoping he would be home for about 2 weeks. Unfortunately with my dad's sudden death in August, he used part of his leave to come back for the funeral. I'm glad we get to see him, but I know the time will pass much too quickly. Hawaii is so far away.... Iraq is even farther.
Di

Prayers & good thoughts coming your way for your son & family during your son's deployment.

Congrats on the w/l coming through TeaPot! Anyone that wants to send some my way it would be much appreciated. No movement yet on my 1/18 request.