The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[mommym]

SOOO excited for my first stay at VWL. Attempting to make it through all 2500+++ posts of this thread. Thanks for the wonderful information and your love of VWL is contagious. I am taking my mother for a 5 day stay soon. My father has had a prolonged illness with mom being his primary caregiver so she is so deserving of a relaxing and peaceful time away. Sounds like VWL is just what the doctor ordered. I really try not to get caught up in room requests because after all, I am at Disney...but I have heard so much about the dreaded dumpster view that I wondered what request to make to best avoid it. Could someone tell me more about its location and maybe a good room request? We are in a studio, by the way. Also, how do you avoid a room with an enclosed patio/deck? Thanks so much for any info you may provide! Leslie

 

[gabbyrosebud]

Hello everyone! I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been getting some help already from one of your friends Eliza. She's been wonderful. I'm going to be staying at a studio for the first time this Dec. 6 - 14. We are so excited! My family and I absolutely fell in love with the WL on our last trip. I was lucky enough to receive a pin code with a discount and was able to use it towards a studio villa because the WL was not available. I'm hoping we'll be very happy here too because it looks so beautiful in the pictures.

I also have questions about what location I should request for a pretty view and a nice balcony. Do all the studios have the same set up? I read somewhere that some of the patios have rocking chairs? Is this true? Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

[blossomz]

Wow! So many new groupies at once! Welcome everyone! Glad you found us! Thank you so much for the awesome photos! We love those around here!

 

[jimmytammy]

A great big WELCOME to all the new groupies!!

 

[Camster0307]

Ok groupies - we're putting you to work this Monday morning ......

I have a question also: I would like to surprise my daughter with a special treat on the day we check in. I've seen pictures on other threads of those yummy-looking chocolate covered strawberries that people have had delivered to their room; but I didn't see them on the WL room service menu. Does anyone know if that is a special request item and is it even offered at the WL? If not, do any of you have any suggestions of something I could have sent to the room for her? Any experiences?

Thanks all!

 

[MiaSRN62]

A BIG

to all the new groupies !

Wolfpackfan.....glad your mom is doing better.

Ammo....I never noticed that armadillo statue ? I have seen several of the little critters on the WL property though over the years. My uncle, who lives in southeast FL, says to Floridians, armadillos are the same kind of pests that rats would be to those who live in say, NYC (nothing against NYC...just know it's a problem there). He told me that armadillos are always digging up his lawn and garden. He said they leave big holes in his lawn and he often trips in them. I know here in my area of PA, some people consider groundhogs a similar pest. I have a family of three that live under my shed in the backyard. They're pretty big.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Leslie,
So sorry about your loss......I'm a little behind with the posts.

As for the squirrels.....we are living through the same thing. They can be quite destructive ! My husband about 2 weeks ago had to go through the roof to get to the root of the attic damage (and it is bad !). Here is one of the many photos he snapped :

A friend of ours, said to throw tons of moth balls up in the attic, as it helps to keep them away. We have a big bill fixing the roof now. We're just going to replace the whole thing.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Ok groupies - we're putting you to work this Monday morning ......

I have a question also: I would like to surprise my daughter with a special treat on the day we check in. I've seen pictures on other threads of those yummy-looking chocolate covered strawberries that people have had delivered to their room; but I didn't see them on the WL room service menu. Does anyone know if that is a special request item and is it even offered at the WL? If not, do any of you have any suggestions of something I could have sent to the room for her? Any experiences?

Thanks all!

We had the chocolate covered strawberries delivered from WL room service to our Wishes cruise boat. On the menu or not, you can get them from WL room service.

What a nice surprise that would be!!

Bobbi

 

[eliza61]

Ok groupies - we're putting you to work this Monday morning ......

I have a question also: I would like to surprise my daughter with a special treat on the day we check in. I've seen pictures on other threads of those yummy-looking chocolate covered strawberries that people have had delivered to their room; but I didn't see them on the WL room service menu. Does anyone know if that is a special request item and is it even offered at the WL? If not, do any of you have any suggestions of something I could have sent to the room for her? Any experiences?

Thanks all!

Camster, we stayed at the BCV's last November and celebrated my sons 13th. 2 days before I went down to the front desk and inquired on how to have some thing delivered to the room. The resort sent ballons (4) and towel animals for free along with autographed Mickey pictures.

This was taken the day after so the ballons are a little deflated. It was totally unexpected and very much appreciated. I would check with concierge, the day before. The staff at the BC was very happy to help and I'm inclined to think the staff at WL will be also.

Leslie,
So sorry about your loss......I'm a little behind with the posts.

As for the squirrels.....we are living through the same thing. They can be quite destructive ! My husband about 2 weeks ago had to go through the roof to get to the root of the attic damage (and it is bad !). Here is one of the many photos he snapped :

.

Good Lord, I won't feel so bad now when I accidently run over the little suckers

 

[WolfpackFan]

A question for anyone who has been at VWL/WL lately. I don't mean to stir anything up, but what kind of refillable mug are they using right now?

 

[mickeymorse]

Good Lord, I won't feel so bad now when I accidently run over the little suckers

I can't believe the damage they can do. Sorry about that Maria.

And a giant to all the new groupies. Muushka as always, you're doing a wonderful job as thread welcomer. A little while since I was here last. Life is busy.

Rob

 

[wildernessDad]

Welcome to all VWL groupie newcomers!

If you are staying at VWL during December of 2008, make sure you get on the list if you want to. There is a separate thread going on in the Mousecellaneous forum.

 

[keliblue]

Run over the little suckers.. I just sucked water up my nose

 

[LoveMickey]

Just reading some of the threads and they mentioned Room Service.

I know that the Lodge itself has room service, but do the Villas have room service too?

 

[wildernessDad]

Just reading some of the threads and they mentioned Room Service.

I know that the Lodge itself has room service, but do the Villas have room service too?

I'm pretty sure you can, yes! Although it might just be pizza delivery. But I think it's all three meals.

 

[ammo]

A question for anyone who has been at VWL/WL lately. I don't mean to stir anything up, but what kind of refillable mug are they using right now?

We were there earlier this month. They are using the standard Year of a Million Dreams mug. It is generic and it is TINY! I officially dubbed 2008 the "Year of a Million Refills."

 

[ammo]

Ammo....I never noticed that armadillo statue?

Maria -- you have looked at the armadillo in my picture many times and never noticed it. It is one of the figures mounted on the check-in desk in the lobby. Just look below the counter the next time you check in.

 

[50 years Too!]

Ahh, I love that little guy knawing on the wood. Where is that little gem.
I need to be more attentive.


Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Leslie,
So sorry about your loss......I'm a little behind with the posts.

As for the squirrels.....we are living through the same thing. They can be quite destructive ! My husband about 2 weeks ago had to go through the roof to get to the root of the attic damage (and it is bad !). Here is one of the many photos he snapped :

A friend of ours, said to throw tons of moth balls up in the attic, as it helps to keep them away. We have a big bill fixing the roof now. We're just going to replace the whole thing.

OMG, this makes our squirrel invasion look like nothing.
Only some shredded insulation and you know what remnants.
I'm so sorry Maria.

Deb

 

[blossomz]

I can't believe squirrels can cause so much damage!! I had no idea!