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

[eliza61]

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

Sending much love and pixie dust to your family and winging a bunch of prayers of safety for your son

Eliza

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

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

Congrats!!!!

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]

Our box of goodies finally arrived today. My guide promised he'd send me a few things because I had such a bad experience with my add-on. Somehow the 1st package got lost in the mail, but he was nice enough to send everything again. Lots of nice stuff, but this is my favorite.

It's hard to read in the pic, but underneath the print it says Limited Edition, The Villas at Wildernness Lodge, Disney Vacation Club. It has a couple of cute little butterflies flying across the lawn too which can't quite be made out in the pic. Now I have to find the perfect spot to hang it!

 

[horselover]

I have a sneaking suspicion my 2 lovely DSs are not going to sleep well together when we go in Jan. One could sleep for me, but both are movers & shakers. Not my idea of ideal sleeping arrangements either! I know I've read in the past some have had luck requesting an air mattress at check-in (based on availability). Has anyone ever had luck getting one at WL for a VWL stay? I know I can buy & bring one with me, but I'm really trying to avoid bringing too much stuff since I'll be the only adult available to lug it around!

 

[cheer4bison]

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"

I'm with you 100%, JimmyTammy! I love watching the video feed too. Next best thing to being there. Can't wait to see you all back "home" in December.

Jill

 

[Muushka]

I have a sneaking suspicion my 2 lovely DSs are not going to sleep well together when we go in Jan. One could sleep for me, but both are movers & shakers. Not my idea of ideal sleeping arrangements either! I know I've read in the past some have had luck requesting an air mattress at check-in (based on availability). Has anyone ever had luck getting one at WL for a VWL stay? I know I can buy & bring one with me, but I'm really trying to avoid bringing too much stuff since I'll be the only adult lavailable to lug it around!

Ooh, in all the years I have read about DVC resorts, I have never heard of them supplying an air mattress. sorry!

Our box of goodies finally arrived today. My guide promised he'd send me a few things because I had such a bad experience with my add-on. Somehow the 1st package got lost in the mail, but he was nice enough to send everything again. Lots of nice stuff, but this is my favorite.

It's hard to read in the pic, but underneath the print it says Limited Edition, The Villas at Wildernness Lodge, Disney Vacation Club. It has a couple of cute little butterflies flying across the lawn too which can't quite be made out in the pic. Now I have to find the perfect spot to hang it!

I have that print! A very nice DVC'er sent it to me (Anniet). I used to have a WL dining room. Now I have a WL master bathroom!

I bought one of the water colors at the Mercantile and picked up a print in a frame and matt, threw out the print and put WL in it. One of my favorites!

 

[DaveH]

Good afternoon all.

 

[wildernessDad]

Good afternoon all.

10 days to go for you, but...

 

[Muushka]

Good afternoon all.

10 days to go for you, but...

But???? Don't leave us hanging, WD!

 

[blossomz]

Hi all..

I need to vent! My sister decided to cancel on me for our cruise!!! I had used ALL of my points to book it for all 5 of us! Anyway...long story short..I called MS and they were sooo great! My points all were gone from DVC and could only be used as reservation points. So...I upgraded from a category 9 to a category 6 for the cruise. Then I had 232 points left...EXACTLY the right number of points to stay 4 nights at the Polynesian over Christmas!!! So I grabbed it and we're now heading down from the 23rd to the 26th!!! AND..I didn't lose a single point! I unfortunately had to pay a few $95 change fees...which I feel my sister should pay...but that won't happen! Anyway...Granny...add me to the list for Christmas!

 

[jimmytammy]

I'm with you 100%, JimmyTammy! I love watching the video feed too. Next best thing to being there. Can't wait to see you all back "home" in December.

Jill

It will be here before you know it(But not soon enough for me) Looking forward to seeing you also.

BTW, are you having trouble getting the live feed now? It has been off all day for us.

 

[jimmytammy]

That is so cool about you getting that print from AnnieT! We have a mutual DIS friend. Remember back in Aug, we took a trip to the Boston area. Well Annie and her hubby Alan were the folks we stayed with. They are so much fun. They took us around to all the cool places around Boston, Plymouth, Concord and Lexington. Annie and Tammy have become great friends, all on account of the DIS.

 

[mickeymorse]

Sorry to hear about your cruise problem but sure glad that it worked out. And a Christmas trip to boot.

I think WD meant that Daves trip includes SSR instead of all Lodge.

I love hearing the sounds as well JT. Only 70 more days for us.

 

[Granny]

Then I had 232 points left...EXACTLY the right number of points to stay 4 nights at the Polynesian over Christmas!!! So I grabbed it and we're now heading down from the 23rd to the 26th!!! AND..I didn't lose a single point! I unfortunately had to pay a few $95 change fees...which I feel my sister should pay...but that won't happen! Anyway...Granny...add me to the list for Christmas!

Sister....you are SO going to WDW for Christmas!!!

You are on the list!!!

 

[blossomz]

Thanks guys! I knew I could depend on you guys to "get it"!OH!!! I just looked at my calendar! I have the dates wrong!! It is actually 22-26!

 

[DaveH]

We are at SSR because it is our other home resort. Could not get the lodge at 7 months and still on waitlist. Checked last week and nothing at all available at the lodge. Oh well. I plan on visiting the lodge before checking in there. Now is the stress time of getting ready for the trip. I am so looking forward to this trip. This is our first time Thanksgiving week. I figure week one is doing somethings and try not to get too down by the crowds. Week 2 at the Lodge is a great time at WDW and VWL. We are doing the CP package on Dec 4. We are going to try and see it a couple of other times. If you love music and Christmas time, this is a must see and hear. Osborne lights are great also.

 

[cheer4bison]

It will be here before you know it(But not soon enough for me) Looking forward to seeing you also.

BTW, are you having trouble getting the live feed now? It has been off all day for us.

No feed for me all day either. Bummer! I hope it is back up tomorrow.

 

[eliza61]

Hi all..

I need to vent! My sister decided to cancel on me for our cruise!!! I had used ALL of my points to book it for all 5 of us! Anyway...long story short..I called MS and they were sooo great! My points all were gone from DVC and could only be used as reservation points. So...I upgraded from a category 9 to a category 6 for the cruise. Then I had 232 points left...EXACTLY the right number of points to stay 4 nights at the Polynesian over Christmas!!! So I grabbed it and we're now heading down from the 23rd to the 26th!!! AND..I didn't lose a single point! I unfortunately had to pay a few $95 change fees...which I feel my sister should pay...but that won't happen! Anyway...Granny...add me to the list for Christmas!

Aah, the joys of "siblinghood". Glad you are getting a chance to make lemonaide out of lemons. Santa is going to have to be extra nice to you for not running over your sister in the dead of night.
I know how you feel, I too have a sister who can't commit to a trip to walmart and has burned me on points.

 

[Muushka]

Sorry to hear about your cruise problem but sure glad that it worked out. And a Christmas trip to boot.

I think WD meant that Daves trip includes SSR instead of all Lodge.

I love hearing the sounds as well JT. Only 70 more days for us.

Oh, now I get it!

That is so cool about you getting that print from AnnieT! We have a mutual DIS friend. Remember back in Aug, we took a trip to the Boston area. Well Annie and her hubby Alan were the folks we stayed with. They are so much fun. They took us around to all the cool places around Boston, Plymouth, Concord and Lexington. Annie and Tammy have become great friends, all on account of the DIS.

Oh yes, JT, Anniet filled me in on the friendship! That is so very cool. I must say. Who would ever believe that a friendship could begin on a discussion board! And she took you to some of my favorite stomping grounds. I love that area.

Blossomz!! I am so sad about the cruise, but so happy that it all worked out for you. I hope this Christmas at Poly is your best ever.

 

[DaveH]

Good morning all.

blossomz sorry about the canceling on you. Glad you were able to use all the points in your favor.