The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[WDWJWEB1]

We'll be at the VWL in aug 08and again in dec 08 and jan 09 we absolutely love it there, and would like to be added to the groupie list

 

[blossomz]

OMG!! Pull up a moosie and set awhile! These here are the friendliest folks online! Welcome new groupies!!!

 

[WDWJWEB1]

finally got my Moosie on

 

[MiaSRN62]

eliza62 says : Career night at Sid the squids middle school last evening. His top 3 career choices.

3. Astronaut
2. Wide reciever for the NE Patriots.
1. Transformer Robot with the "nuclear heat seeking missle cannon grip" that transforms into a Hummer.

Is there a college program for that? Only 52 days to go.

too funny eliza ! Good luck with finding a college that majors in "transformer"

Granny.....I did read that thread about the hallways ! And, like Muushka, I was tempted to jump in but u handled it extremely well. We actually had one of THE farthest rooms at BWV one could get. And no exaggeration. We were 4 doors down from the VERY end. We were kidding about leaving a trail of bread crumbs to find our way back. Your pictures said it all

Lisaviolet....glad to hear you got some good news on the job front. Safe trip down ! Have a great time

And a great big MOOSE welcome to our new groupies :
Disney Nutzy
Disney Lovin Iowan
Peepster

 

[Muushka]

finally got my Moosie on

He looks great on you!!

We'll be at the VWL in aug 08and again in dec 08 and jan 09 we absolutely love it there, and would like to be added to the groupie list

Wow, lots of trips planned! Glad to have you aboard! Say, when in Jan will you be there? We will be there around the 3rd till the 8th or so. And lots will be there in Dec (our first Dec in 15 years that we will not be at WDW, not sure we will be able to survive! ) WildernessDad has a thread going for VWL in Dec.

I feel all warm and fuzzy with all these new Groupies

Group hug!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just say it is from The Conservatory for the Advancement of Wilderness Lodge Groupie Love and Knowlege!

Love it Muushka !

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi there fellow groupies!!!

We're finally here!

Despite threats of cancelled flights due to horrible winds in New Jersey, our flight was able to get out of Newark this morning nearly on time.

We made a quick grocery run and were able to check in to our beloved lodge at 2 pm. Our 2 BR villa was clean and all ready to go. This is our first trip as a DVC member so I had never seen the accommodations first hand (only online) and I must say they are better than I every imagined. So spacious and homey. Love it here!!

We're on the fifth floor facing the pool/lake side. Here is a view from our balcony on this extraordinarily beautiful day. 60 degrees and sunny-- just perfect weather, in my opinion.

After dinner at Boma over at AKL, we drove back to just soak in the atmosphere of the lodge. I'm loving some of the cool new WL snowglobes at the mercantile. I sense that one of those will be heading home with me. I made a point to rub Humphry's nose so that the magic could officially start.

I put my small VWL groupies sign near the handle on my door so that jimmytammy can locate us if they have time. (I know there is so much to do down here!)

Dear hubby and I also walked down to the boat dock at 9:30 to watch the electric water parade for the first time close up. It was pure magic.

Thinking of all you groupies and wishing you could be here enjoying the fun too!

Jill

 

[Granny]

Thinking of all you groupies and wishing you could be here enjoying the fun too!

Jill...thanks for taking the time to post of your initial impressions and experiences. We really appreciate it.

And your view looks great.

Did you ever think you'd be staying in a "suite" in the middle of WDW? And I'm glad that WL/VWL is meeting and exceeding your expectations. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[50 years Too!]

Lucky you Jill, 5th floor and lake view!
Glad you are enjoying the lodge.

Deb

 

[blossomz]

Ahh...that sounds sooo nice.. Thanks for sharing the magic with us! You are a loyal groupie!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks for the post Jill. Now I really can't wait for our 1st time. The picture looks awesome. Can't wait to hear more. Hope you have a groupie meet with jimmytammy. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

 

[Muushka]

Wow, Jill. I am so excited for you, first time and all. Pure magic. I hope your stay there is the best. And feel free to post LOTS and LOTS of pictures. That first of many ( ) is great. Makes me homesick. And as the others have said, I hope you and JT get to meet up. Thanks for sharing your first impressions with us.

 

[LVSWL]

Wow Jill, what a view!
Note to self..make a sign for my door.....

 

[eliza61]

Hey Jill,

So glad you are having a magically time. First times are extra special and I'm so glad you and Mr. Cheer are loving it.
Enjoy your stay.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Jill ~
I'm glad u made it safely to WDW ! The storm in our area was horrible over the weekend. We had shingles blown off our roof.....downed branches (downed trees in some areas).....electric kept going on and off.
But YOU MADE IT ! Great view ! Have a wonderful time and thanks for checking in

 

[betsywdw]

Hi Jill!

Thanks for posting a pic...it's so nice to see the wonderful VWL view that I had last month! We ended up watching the Electric Water Parade each night because DD2 loved it so much. Have a wonderful trip

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi groupies!

Today was another phenomenal weather day, sunny and comfortable with a light jacket.

I have been noticing so much that I love about our beloved lodge this trip. Took the direct bus to the Magic Kingdom this evening and it literally took 4 minutes from bus stop to bus stop. Wow! I love the boat ride, but if you're ever in the need for speed (as far as getting to the kingdom), the bus is the way to go. Plus I love how close the bus stop is to the villas.

Had a lovely Roaring Fork dinner out by the pool this evening. We had bunnies and ducks wandering close by to keep us company. This truly is a magical place.

Haven't spotted Ranger Stan yet, but we will continue to be on the lookout for him!

Here's a quick picture of part of our group this trip. The gentlemen on the far ends are my dad and his twin brother...still so similar after nearly 70 years! We're having a blast with them and are feeling that the 2BR villa very comfortably accommodates 6 adults and 1 child.

Have a great day! I'll try to check in again soon.

Jill

PS. Oh, and about that snow globe in the mercantile that I worried might follow me home...yep, I've already acquired one. It appears that "wilderness lodge" and "self-restraint" are two words that I rarely use in the same sentence.

 

[eliza61]

Keep 'em coming Jill and glad to see your lovely family is having a great time! There is no such thing as to much "Wilderness lodge" stuff so don't worry about your self restraint.

 

[Muushka]

I love the 70 something twins! That is so nice that your uncle could come with you, and for you to have him .

It sounds like all of your months of training and studying this thread has prepared you well! Who else, other than us Groupies, would appreciate the wildlife as much?? And a car full of snow globes to boot!

Keep having that magical time! And thank you for posting .

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I would love to see a picture of the snowglobe! Glad you are having a great time!