The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Frankiesmom]

Hi guys! Just put an offer in today on 150 points thru the TSS. We'll get 126 2007 points and another 150 on 6/1/08. Now, hoping we make it thru ROFR! Our favorite restaurant is Artist Point! Have never stayed at the WL; but always wanted to; and the fact that it's super close to the MK was enough!!

 

[loribell]

Hi guys! Just put an offer in today on 150 points thru the TSS. We'll get 126 2007 points and another 150 on 6/1/08. Now, hoping we make it thru ROFR! Our favorite restaurant is Artist Point! Have never stayed at the WL; but always wanted to; and the fact that it's super close to the MK was enough!!

Congrats &

 

[blossomz]

Hi Frankiemom...glad to have you! Pull up a moose and set awhile...Wishing you pixie dust on your ROFR!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the purdy flowers Jill, we needed that!

Hi guys! Just put an offer in today on 150 points thru the TSS. We'll get 126 2007 points and another 150 on 6/1/08. Now, hoping we make it thru ROFR! Our favorite restaurant is Artist Point! Have never stayed at the WL; but always wanted to; and the fact that it's super close to the MK was enough!!

Hello F...Mom! You are from the city I was born in (and left many many moons ago). Best wishes on the VWL points and a Groupie Moosie would look fabulous on you!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Congratulations Frankiesmom!

 

[Frankiesmom]

Thanks all! And I would love a Moose! How to get 1? Hopefully it won't be too long of a wait.; the ROFR thingy!

 

[50 years Too!]

Happy weekend Groupies!

I see that our thread has dropped to page two on the mousecellaneous page, and that simply will not do, so here are some lovely wildflowers from the lodge a few weeks ago. I have to say the gardens all over Disney this March were stunning. Really made it hard to come back to cold, barren NJ this time of year.

Although the bulbs are starting to come up in the yard so we are beginning to see some subtle signs of spring.

Just gorgeous, Jill. Thanks. You must have a really good camera.
It has snowed here in Portland 3 days in a row! (300 ft above sea level).
Hasn't snowed this late for 56 years. It's been a lovely spring break week.
Yuck! I'm tired of being cold.

Welcome Frankiesmom! You're going to love our lodge and all the nice people on this board.

Deb

 

[jimmytammy]

WELCOME FrankiesMom! Youll be enjoying the peace and tranquility of VWL in no time

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi

We visited our DS, the one who isn't enamoured with WDW and he asked about his accomodations for our June trip. I told him that first he would be having a savannah view studio at AKV and after VB, they would be staying at Villas of Wilderness Lodge. He paused and asked if that's where he stayed during his last visit and when I told him yes, he said "Hey, that's very nice." Believe me, that's a HUGE jump for him, and I'm glad I switched over to VWL!

Bobbi

 

[blossomz]

I have 2 over 16 boys and I often get similar comments...but they always ask when are we going again..of course in a very noncool way! It just wouldn't be right for anyone to think they really wanted to go!

 

[wildernessDad]

Thanks all! And I would love a Moose! How to get 1?

Look at someone's sig and copy the moose picture's address. You can then add the address to your signature. There are some detailed instructions floating around the DIS boards somewhere...

Use

 

[mickeymorse]

Morning Groupies. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Welcome Frankiesmom to the groupies. A little moosedust to help pass ROFR

Thanks for the pic Jill. I was able to pump off some of the water on the pool cover finally and am hoping spring is finally around the corner.

Bobbi. You never can go wrong with VWL.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the flower pic Lisa ! Really beautiful.
While my pic isn't anywhere near as good, wanted to share in the spirit of spring-like weather coming soon hopefully (this was taken last Aug at WL).

To Frankiesmom.....

HOME !!!!

 

[blossomz]

Those photos are beautiful! I can't wait to take some springy photos too!!

 

[wildernessDad]

I was reading the unofficial guide and noticed that VWL got an overall rating of A. If you look down the column, it's the only one with an A.

This is the 2008 guide and 2007 reader's poll.

 

[the who #3]

has anyone else seen the big beautiful black and white cat that seems to live in the bushes at eh back side of the villa building, to the side closest to the lodge. he sleeps on top of the air conditioner box (i think that is what it is). he is just terrific. i worried about him at first but after watching decided he is well fed and very content there. does anyone know if the lodge employees feed him or if he is just a very good hunter?

i do hope to see him again when i return next visit home.

 

[Muushka]

Maria, that was a most beautiful butterfly. Breathtaking!

I was reading the unofficial guide and noticed that VWL got an overall rating of A. If you look down the column, it's the only one with an A.

This is the 2008 guide and 2007 reader's poll.

Surprise surprise!!

has anyone else seen the big beautiful black and white cat that seems to live in the bushes at eh back side of the villa building, to the side closest to the lodge. he sleeps on top of the air conditioner box (i think that is what it is). he is just terrific. i worried about him at first but after watching decided he is well fed and very content there. does anyone know if the lodge employees feed him or if he is just a very good hunter?

i do hope to see him again when i return next visit home.

No! I have not seen him yet, but I will look for the big guy!
Take a look at my Tag (the 2nd one) that the TF gave me .

 

[mickeymorse]

Congrats on your new tag Muushka. I wonder if the tag fairy will ever get me.

Love the Monarch photo Maria. We live in the direct path of their migration and it is neat to watch them every year on their way to Mexico. Amazing how they do it.

Oh great WD, now everyone will know what we already knew. Good thing for the 11 month window.

 

[blossomz]

Ooh...I will definitely look for the cat this summer...

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hey Groupies,

Welcome Frankiesmom.

I am currently in the Sunshine State but unfortunately not even close to the vwl. I am sitting in the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood getting ready to see my NY Mets and their newest addition, Johan Santana, take on the Marlins tomorrow afternoon. You think we have it bad with the cost of the internet connection at DVC this place wants $50 for 48 hours. Luckily I found an unsecured wireless signal someone out here was kind enough to supply

Back on topic. I have a question I was hoping the groupies could help with. How long after closing on a resale did it take for DVC to send your ID card? The thought of sitting home with the kids being off school at the end of the month has made the wifey reconsider her veto and we will be driving to WDW and renting a vacation villa off site. This means we have 3 trips planned between April 08 and February 09. I want to take advantage of the discounted annual passes offered with our new DVC purchase but I assume I will need the ID card when purchasing. Also is there any advantage to purchasing before we arrive? The annual pass will give us free parking since we are offsite but is there any other DVC perks we are entitled to when not staying in a DVC?

Thanks in advance for your help.