The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[MaryJ]

Hi all!

For those of you who asked about the Segway tour at FW, it was great! It meets at Mickey's Backyard BBQ. There is a short training session, and then you're off! The tour takes you along part of the hayride route, to the stables, and even over to WL!

Good news! The Hidden Springs pool opened on Friday, but the spa pool there is still empty.

Granny....I agree about the new background music. I really miss not hearing The Magnificent Seven and Appalachian Spring. Does anyone know why they changed it?

We leave for home tomorrow. Don't know when we'll be back again, but it will be Sept. at the earliest since we're cruising this summer.

 

[eliza61]

with serious apologies to David letterman and CBS. RL has come back with a vengence, I'm currently sitting in a nissan dealership having some work done on my car and since I've just got back from the world I have exactly $12.36 cents to my name. 0.37 cents if you count the chip and dale pressed penny. I seriously hope that american express wants to be here today. Anyway as all of you know free time to let my mind wander is a dangerous thing. so here are my 5 funny things that dvc'ers probably know and should share to newbies.

#1. Lighten up folks The object is to ride Everest not climb Everest. I saw folks with backpacks large enough to supply stadiums. Remeber every thing has to go through security now, bigger is not better here.

2) CM's really do have a tough job. Last week was the end of the food and wine festival, unfortunately every night the poor little cm at the gateway international had to argue with sloushy guest because they were not allowed to bring their booze out. Disney, next year go over to Canada there is a big 6' 4" 240 lbs guy there name Brian. Stick him on the exit turnstile. Nothing says "sober up" like a wall of muscle in front of you.

3) speaking of the food and wine festival. Just because you can drink around the world, doesn't mean you should. I was sitting in Paris waiting for the crew to get some pasteries ~10:00 pm (late EMH) When a very cute, very inebriated newly married couple on their disneymoon (complete with wedding ears) stood in front of me, peering at Eifel Tower. I swear on the VWL bear totem pole, the guy turned to the girl and said " I thought this thing would be bigger in real life" I turned to the bride and said "you know those where my exact thoughts on my wedding night too." Not sure she got it but the old lady sitting next to me got a good laugh.

Ok, ok usually I would rather walk on my lips than poke fun at some one but hey you guys would have drummed me out of the group if I had let that one slide.

Gotta run, the mechanic is coming over. My next post I may be suicidal after he finishes.

Happy Vets Day to all who served.

 

[Happydinks]

with serious apologies to David letterman and CBS.

OMG - you should be writing for Letterman! Hey - wait - aren't the writers on strike?? Maybe you could pick up some PT work - help to supplement the depleted savings after a visit to the world! He'd appreciate your writing - we do!

Thanks as always for our chuckle for the day! (How was your trip?)

 

[Muushka]

Eliza, you never let me down!

Yes! Letterman, sign this Groupie up!!!

PS about the Eifel tower comment by the man, do you think that he had that one confused with the real one in Paris?

 

[Granny]

Oh Eliza...you are so baaaaad!

You should go like we do in summer....no way people could haul a 90 pound backpack around in 95 degree summer heat!

Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for the last 2 funny observations.

 

[Muushka]

Anyone gotten to read the update on the 'bumped from VWL' thread?? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=21744121#post21744121

 

[Granny]

Oh man, how dissappointing would that be to be bumped from VWL at Christmas for SSR or OKW?

Here's a healthy dose of Moose Dust for all of our VWL holiday travellers. I'm really hoping that nothing happens to your reservations!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Granny. That poor guy made his reservation day by day at 11 months. I will be very curious to see if anyone else gets bumped. Any other time of year I would have been OK with a switch (and a pretty good compensation), but December? What in the world are they thinking?

 

[wildernessDad]

I wonder what sort of renovations are going on at VWL at Xmas time. The timing is lousy to say the least. Perhaps there is some problem? I don't know.

 

[eliza61]

I wonder what sort of renovations are going on at VWL at Xmas time. The timing is lousy to say the least. Perhaps there is some problem? I don't know.

Me too. I too am very surprised that they would take this on at Christmas. I thought they were pretty good at announcing renevations, did anyone hear any thing? While I've been very lucky and enjoyed my stays at all the resorts, WL holds my heart so no matter what time of the year, I would be disappointed to say the least at getting bumped.

 

[bunny]

What are the renovations going to be? I am thinking about trying to book VWL next November but I am a little concerned about the sofa bed. I have a 4 year old who I always end up spending at least part of the night sleeping with. Could this be part of the renovations? BTW I have never stayed at VWL but I am dying to.

 

[Lady V]

Just bumping this back to the first page! I am staying for 7 nights at SS over NYE and a couple nmonths ago called and added Dec 28-29 at VWL. I am super excited to try this resort! I want to know everything! I have eaten at WCC and swam there but I am still so excited!! Can't wait! WE are in a studio at VWL and then 7 nights in a 1 bedroom at SS. I have enjoyed reading this thread!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Muushka.....thanks for the link. Totally unbelievable that that poster was bumped when it was his "home" resort and he booked at 11 months. You were so right on when you said : "Jim Lewis we have a problem" !
And I also have to agree----why do rennovations at the VWL during the holiday season when that resort is most popular

speaking of the food and wine festival. Just because you can drink around the world, doesn't mean you should.

Love it eliza ! Not sure my dh would agree though

ehagarity.....thanks for the link to the awesome photos !

 

[MiaSRN62]

and added Dec 28-29 at VWL. I am super excited to try this resort! I want to know everything! I have eaten at WCC and swam there but I am still so excited!! Can't wait!

Just a warning LadyV ! You are most likely gonna fall in love with the VWL. Especially during the holiday season........have a great time !

 

[Muushka]

Welcome Lady V!

If you have read this thread then you are ready for the pop quiz! Just kidding.
Granny has a great list of VWL goodies. I'll bet he will dig it up and post it for you.

I hope you have a great time this December. We will have just checked out when you check in! And I won't be surprised to see our Moose in your siggy soon! Feel free to grab one.

 

[lenshanem]

Has anyone run on the jogging path between WL and FW? (I'm not talking the nature trail in back that is sandy, but the one that is near the bus stop.) Paved the entire way? Is it pretty easy to follow? Or will I get lost?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Has anyone run on the jogging path between WL and FW? (I'm not talking the nature trail in back that is sandy, but the one that is near the bus stop.) Paved the entire way? Is it pretty easy to follow? Or will I get lost?

It's a flat surface, and just 2 weeks ago, we were riding that trail on a bike and surrey bike. It leads you to the barns at FW. I can't remember if it's paved or just hard packed Very easy to follow, and I'll bet you'll see some deer along the way!

Bobbi

 

[Lady V]

Just a warning LadyV ! You are most likely gonna fall in love with the VWL. Especially during the holiday season........have a great time !

Thanks! I am super excited..If I all in love I guess I will just deal with it in the only way I know how...buy more points!!

 

[lenshanem]

It's a flat surface, and just 2 weeks ago, we were riding that trail on a bike and surrey bike. It leads you to the barns at FW. I can't remember if it's paved or just hard packed Very easy to follow, and I'll bet you'll see some deer along the way!

Bobbi

Thanks Bobbi. Is it easy to find the start of it? I know it is somewhere around the bus stop... I didn't know you could ride the surreys on that path. Cool, maybe we'll do that.

 

[bobbiwoz]

It's easy to find the road. As you go down the path in back of the bus stop, first you will come to a traffic road, cross it, and then you come to a circular "dead end" of the bike path.

Have a great time! We will be at VWL beginning December 9th, and riding the bikes is a must do for us, especially at this time of the year.

Bobbi