The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[ransom]

Wow, beachwarmer, I can see the my and DW's room from Dec 9-22 from your Bay Lake shot. Last balcony on the right, fifth floor. Ahh. Thank you!

 

[beachwarmer]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I am glad you are enjoying the photos. I have a few more to share that I took from the roof.

 

[loribell]

Simply amazing!

 

[loribell]

Sorry, dup post!

 

[beachwarmer]

Here is the view from our Studio on the second floor.

The quiet pool is what you see peeking out from behind the trees.

The only problem we had was that one set of people in the room next to us were smoking out on the balcony. When we walked out onto our balcony they went into the room to smoke. We could smell it through the connecting door. They also had just spilled their coffee down onto the ground under them. Lucky they were only there for I think one maybe two nights at most. We were headed off to the parks for a Breakfast reservation so I did not contact the front desk immediately. I did so when we returned and a security guard came right to the room within 15 minutes. The people had already checked out but housekeeping had found the cigarette butts in the room. I heard the security guard radio to others all this info and they were going to charge them the fee. I was on my way to the pool and I spoke to him. He let me know that it is best to contact them immediately so they can deal with it.(Our neighbours were a bit scary and I really didn't want any altercations ...I was in a hurry and a little bit chicken too.) It was nice to see them take this so seriously.

 

[Muushka]

Wow, interesting. I guess if it happens I will call ASAP.


You have some telephoto on that camera! Still loving the pics!

 

[mickeymorse]

The only problem we had was that one set of people in the room next to us were smoking out on the balcony. When we walked out onto our balcony they went into the room to smoke. We could smell it through the connecting door.

The same thing happened to us on our stay at OKW. We were on the 3rd floor and the people on the 1st floor below us smoked on their patio and the smoke rose up into ours. You could see all the butts littering the ground. Fortunately we didn't spend that much time out there.

Rob

 

[wildernessDad]

I am glad that Disney is taking care of those who are smoking in rooms.

 

[MBELSANTI]

HI there, Groupies!

Well DS and I spent a wonderful week at WL this past August, and when we got home I bought DVC. I was not able to get VWL resale contract at the time, but bought BWV. I made ressie for next month and waitlisted for VWL and my waitlist came through!! I am so excited. Anyway, we reserved a studio. I see that there are not a whole lot of dedicated studios( looks like only 20 of them). Will they automatically place us in one? Is this something that I can request? I really don't care about a particular view as we plan on spending a lot of time in the parks as this is our first trip during non 95 degree weather LOL.

 

[beachwarmer]

You have some telephoto on that camera! Still loving the pics!

My camera is a little Cannon Powershot A40 2.0 megpixal, about five years old. It only has a 3x zoom and a 7.5 digital zoom. I did not bring my good camera on this trip and am kicking myself. I see these photos and think what I could have gotten with a better one from up there. This camera is easier to carry around to the parks and on rides.

We also got some great family photos with the castle in the background that Ranger Stan took and some great ones with the flags and us raising them.

 

[blossomz]

Wow...those photos are really impressive! Makes me feel pretty good about my new point and shoot Olympus! Hope I get some photos as nice!

 

[Granny]

Denice made an interesting comment in THIS THREAD ABOUT GV'S

How cool would it be to have a GV at VWL? While we've never stayed in one, we may have need of one in the future and will probably have to book at BWV (our other home).

 

[mickeymorse]

My camera is a little Cannon Powershot A40 2.0 megpixal, about five years old. It only has a 3x zoom and a 7.5 digital zoom. I did not bring my good camera on this trip and am kicking myself. I see these photos and think what I could have gotten with a better one from up there. This camera is easier to carry around to the parks and on rides.

We also got some great family photos with the castle in the background that Ranger Stan took and some great ones with the flags and us raising them.

I have the A60. Its 4 yrs old. Hopefully I can get as good a picture out of it. Must have something to do with the photographer My photo eye is still in need of work.

Rob

 

[wildernessDad]

Denice made an interesting comment in THIS THREAD ABOUT GV'S

How cool would it be to have a GV at VWL? While we've never stayed in one, we may have need of one in the future and will probably have to book at BWV (our other home).

My points are more loaded into VWL, so a GV there would be an excellent idea! I'm all for it. Where do I sign up?

 

[Muushka]

HI there, Groupies!

Well DS and I spent a wonderful week at WL this past August, and when we got home I bought DVC. I was not able to get VWL resale contract at the time, but bought BWV. I made ressie for next month and waitlisted for VWL and my waitlist came through!! I am so excited. Anyway, we reserved a studio. I see that there are not a whole lot of dedicated studios( looks like only 20 of them). Will they automatically place us in one? Is this something that I can request? I really don't care about a particular view as we plan on spending a lot of time in the parks as this is our first trip during non 95 degree weather LOL.

Hello there Marie! And welcome to the Groupies!

I am not that informed about your questions, but hopefully this welcome will also serve as a bump.

You know, you don't have to own at VWL to be a Groupie. The only requirement is that you love the place and sometime during the next 5 year period you utter the words "My beloved Wilderness Lodge".

And as a Groupie, it is also suggested to grab one of our Moose siggies. So have at it (if you like) .

PS I hope you have a great first visit at VWL !

 

[keliblue]

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Well, we survived the horrible Northern California storm.. just had 1 rather large tree branch go thru our roof and 6 feet of snow to plow . Still don't have power at home . I guess I'm going to have to haul my behind into work really early in the a.m so I can start making my day by day for next Dec.

 

[Muushka]

Oh my! I am so sorry about the storm damage. I hope all is well very soon (and reservations all made!),

 

[DISNEY FIX]

*******************************************ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYYYUS *******************************************ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYYYUS Morning all

Well, we survived the horrible Northern California storm.. just had 1 rather large tree branch go thru our roof and 6 feet of snow to plow . Still don't have power at home . I guess I'm going to have to haul my behind into work really early in the a.m so I can start making my day by day for next Dec.

Keep ya chin up! May your power come back soon.....
Best wishes,
Chris

 

[blossomz]

Here's a little pixie dust coming your way... Hope it helps...

 

[mickeymorse]

Sorry to hear about the weather. Jeez, up here in balmy Canada, we're at 62 right now. It'll be back in the 30s by thursday though. Hope your power is back on soon so it doesn't wreck booking Dec. Sounds like you could use a dose of the Villas right now!!

Rob