The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Muushka]

TH Tink, also, if you want dedicated 2 BR, that would be a great time to request it. Good luck!

 

[MiaSRN62]

We are headed to Savannah, GA for a 2 night stay, then on to our beloved Lodge for 12 nights in a 1 bed. Will stay in touch.

Have a great trip jimmytammy

 

[Muushka]

Hey Maria! Are you still rocking from the cruise (or is that strictly a 'Muushka phenomena')??

We want the rest of the trip report!!!

 

[eliza61]

We are headed to Savannah, GA for a 2 night stay, then on to our beloved Lodge for 12 nights in a 1 bed. Will stay in touch.

JT,
You're going to have to give me a trip report on Savannah GA. The old guy (dh) wants to retire there one day.
E.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey Maria! Are you still rocking from the cruise (or is that strictly a 'Muushka phenomena')??

We want the rest of the trip report!!!

I am Muushka ! It's getting better every day though. Tommorrow makes 7 days since we stepped off the Magic, so I should have my land legs back for sure. I figure one day for each day we were on the ship. But I don't know.......that first night on the ship was like 3 days worth of rocking !!! Someone on our cruise told me we had 20 foot seas that first night
My TR. I keep trying. I came home with a nasty cold and I've been in slow-mode this whole week. I just got to uploading my dig photos today. I have to work the weekend, so I'll see about next week. Maybe just an abbreviated version.

 

[Muushka]

Yikes. 20 foot seas is rough. After I got off of our rough cruise, I rocked for at least 6 weeks. I almost went to the doctor (and I never go to the doctor unless a bone is breaking the skin or having a heart attack--just kidding). I hope yous is short-lived and we look forward to your TR!

 

[50 years Too!]

Hi Groupies,

After our trip a few weeks ago, we also have become groupies!
Stayed at all 3 of our DVC resorts and, hands down, love Wilderness the best.
So much so that we bought more points this last week!

We stayed in a one bedroom on the 5th floor. One of the corner rooms.
Loved it, with the exception of the dinky closet. It was fine for just the two of us, but if we take our kids it would be lacking.
Do the "regular" rooms have a walk in closet?

Thanks, Deb

 

[Tarheel Tink]

I would absolutely call day by day, as JT suggested. Not only that, I'd make sure I was calling right when MS opens each day. With the low points, Christmas decorations, low park crowds and VWL theming, it is a challenging reservation to get even at the 10 1/2 month mark! Good luck!

I will prepare my co-workers for that necessary call time.
I will definitely bow to the wisdom of those who have gone through it or witnessed it! Thanks!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

TH Tink, also, if you want dedicated 2 BR, that would be a great time to request it. Good luck!

Thanks for the reminder; I'll have to write this down because I'll be stuttering by the time I get through! I must remember to do a view request also...

 

[meesterjonez]

Count our family as VWL Groupies also. The Lodge has always been our favorite. We go every December. We love to get a drink to-go and sit and relax in the lobby taking in all the Christmas atmosphere. When we bought our first DVC contract we bought at SSR. When it came time to add on our choice became clear. After five years we are coming home. Instead of adding on and hoping to get lucky booking at the seven month window we bought at the Lodge. Having both SSR and VWL seems like a perfect mix. Plus the eleven month window at both places is great.

 

[Muushka]

Hi Groupies,

After our trip a few weeks ago, we also have become groupies!
Stayed at all 3 of our DVC resorts and, hands down, love Wilderness the best.
So much so that we bought more points this last week!

We stayed in a one bedroom on the 5th floor. One of the corner rooms.
Loved it, with the exception of the dinky closet. It was fine for just the two of us, but if we take our kids it would be lacking.
Do the "regular" rooms have a walk in closet?

Thanks, Deb

Count our family as VWL Groupies also. The Lodge has always been our favorite. We go every December. We love to get a drink to-go and sit and relax in the lobby taking in all the Christmas atmosphere. When we bought our first DVC contract we bought at SSR. When it came time to add on our choice became clear. After five years we are coming home. Instead of adding on and hoping to get lucky booking at the seven month window we bought at the Lodge. Having both SSR and VWL seems like a perfect mix. Plus the eleven month window at both places is great.

Double hot diggity-dog! It's a two-fer!!!

Well, welcome to meesterjonez and 50 years Too! ! (should we call you 50? ) We LOVE new groupies around here! And you both have added on there. Good work! Great taste in DVC resorts!

So, sit down, relax. We are a friendly bunch. Feel free to grab our VWL Groupie Moose to brighten up your posts. On the first page, our founder is keeping track of the VWL December visitors, if you plan on being there in Dec, check out the list and add your name if you want to. We will be there for Christmas this year. First time for the actual holiday at VWL and looking forward!

Do the "regular" rooms have a walk in closet?

Yes, I believe they do.

 

[50 years Too!]

Thanks for the warm welcome Muushka.
I'll have my husband figure out the moose thingy.
I now wish I wouldn't have so hastily given away my year of birth.
I feel and act much younger! (Unfortunately, probably look my age).

Deb

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the warm welcome Muushka.
I'll have my husband figure out the moose thingy.
I now wish I wouldn't have so hastily given away my year of birth.
I feel and act much younger! (Unfortunately, probably look my age).

Deb

You are welcome! AND you are not alone! I celebrated my 50th a few years ago at WDW.
As long as we don't feel that old!
Good luck adding the Moose thingy, it will look great on you!

 

[eliza61]

Thanks for the warm welcome Muushka.
I'll have my husband figure out the moose thingy.
I now wish I wouldn't have so hastily given away my year of birth.
I feel and act much younger! (Unfortunately, probably look my age).

Deb

Deb,
Once you join DVC you magically look 5 years younger, it jumps to 10 when you go back "home". It's in the bylaws.

Welcome aboard & Happy 45th again!

E.

 

[50 years Too!]

Thanks Eliza!
I'm all for trying out your theory!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Once you join DVC you magically look 5 years younger, it jumps to 10 when you go back "home". It's in the bylaws.

Eliza ! Just love this !

Meesterjonez and 50 (Deb) !!!!!

 

[Happydinks]

Thanks for the warm welcome Muushka.
I'll have my husband figure out the moose thingy.
I now wish I wouldn't have so hastily given away my year of birth.
I feel and act much younger! (Unfortunately, probably look my age).
Deb

Welcome 50 YT! Not to worry - you've joined a group that has a few of us "in numbers only - 50" groupies. Bob just hit that milestone a couple of weeks ago - and me two years ago! Age is only a number - and WDW makes everyone a kid again! Enjoy the thread - a great bunch of groupies reside here!

 

[Granny]

Seems like we're a bit overdue for a little photo action, so..........

And welcome to the Groupies to 50YT and MrJonez!!

 

[MLK-RI]

Hello and welcome to the newest groupies!
We are just back from a week at our lovely lodge and while coming home day is never fun this year was special for us. We got to be the Flag Family! Outstanding! We've always tried but never been "chosen" in all these years so we were thrilled. The view from up there is fantastic, I haven't gotten to all my photos yet, but I did this one because it's not one normally seen and belongs on the groupies board. The Villas from the Roof!

 

[Happydinks]

Yikes. 20 foot seas is rough. After I got off of our rough cruise, I rocked for at least 6 weeks. I almost went to the doctor (and I never go to the doctor unless a bone is breaking the skin or having a heart attack--just kidding).

I am Muushka ! It's getting better every day though. Tommorrow makes 7 days since we stepped off the Magic, so I should have my land legs back for sure. I figure one day for each day we were on the ship.

Okay, just when we thought it was safe to go cruising - Les reads this! We ended up changing our cruise next year until mid-October to try and avoid some bad weather - and now she's concerned about not feeling "land worthy" when we get back to the Villas after the cruise! At this rate - we'll probably never make the boat! Any reassuring words??

Hey thanks MLK and Granny - the pictures are making us "homesick" - although it won't be long until we're there!