The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Muushka]

Yes indeedy Granny, great point, in true Richyams style:


VWL, the TRUE DVC Lodge

 

[MiaSRN62]

I LOVE the elevators Granny !

And how 'bout the cool wood carvings in the lobby ?

and love the bird cage/house ........

 

[keliblue]

I am waaaaaayyy excited about AKV It just means more people will be over there and less over here

 

[bobbiwoz]

Several years ago we were told 4, but the last time we did it, 6 of us did it. It was our family of four and my mom and dad.

Wow! Can it really be a case of which CM you ask? Thank you, we're all going in October, and I'll definitely ask again. 6 would get me up there with them! Even if they could just have their 5, I would be happy for them.


Bobbi

 

[lenshanem]

Thanks for bumping us back up Granny!

 

[Granny]

Yes indeedy Granny, great point, in true Richyams style:


VWL, the TRUE DVC Lodge

Ah, Muushka...I knew you and others would recognize the nod of the head to the dear departed Richyams. When he was alive, I remember thinking that VWL rooms are just as small as BWV but he delighted in tormenting the BWV owners so I just kept my mouth shut and watched them all go at it!

 

[Granny]

I am waaaaaayyy excited about AKV It just means more people will be over there and less over here

kelliblue...you're our newest member but already have exactly the right spirit to be a Founding Member Groupie.

Can we get "Day One" Groupie membership cards like the Disney Visa cards?

 

[keliblue]

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kelliblue...you're our newest member but already have exactly the right spirit to be a Founding Member Groupie.

Can we get "Day One" Groupie membership cards like the Disney Visa cards?

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[jimmytammy]

I am waaaaaayyy excited about AKV It just means more people will be over there and less over here

You are definitely fitting into the family mold very nicely. I like your way of thinking!

 

[diznyfanatic]

We've gotten all but our last day of our Holiday trip planned for 2007. December 30 and NYE at our BWV home and a Dedicated 2 BR at our beloved VWL for Jan 1 & 2. Now I just have to call on Monday for our last night on the 3rd.

Muushka - Sorry we won't be able to be there on Christmas. I didn't want to leave my elderly father for Christmas and he doesn't want to travel.

Anyone else be at VWL then?

 

[dsneygirl]

DH and I got to be Flag Family on December 15, 2006. I'm looking forward to doing it again sometime.

We were there at the same time. I thought the flag looked particularly good that day

I'm joining. DH and I are VWL owners. Just had our first trip home in Dec and are back again in Dec 2007. There is no place like it for the holidays. As a kid DH and his family always camped at FW so owing at VWL is an emotional thing for us.

 

[Muushka]

We've gotten all but our last day of our Holiday trip planned for 2007. December 30 and NYE at our BWV home and a Dedicated 2 BR at our beloved VWL for Jan 1 & 2. Now I just have to call on Monday for our last night on the 3rd.

Muushka - Sorry we won't be able to be there on Christmas. I didn't want to leave my elderly father for Christmas and he doesn't want to travel.

Anyone else be at VWL then?

We will just be missing you by a couple of days!

We will keep VWL in shape for you!

Maybe 2008!

 

[lenshanem]

I have one more night to book, but then I'll be done. We're staying at VWL arriving 12/30, leaving 1/4.

 

[diznyfanatic]

Shan - We'll be there at the same time!

 

[jcf]

I am waiting to close on 175 pt DEC use year and after reading these forums need some help.

1. I want to stay during Christmas or Easter (have a 6 year old and must deal with school schedule) - for 6 days or maybe a week, so how many more points do I need.

2. Need 1 bedroom - are there different 1 bedrooms? Concierge available? Can I get a room with lagoon view? Whats the best room to see electrical parade?

3. Should I break the points down into smaller contracts? Any negatives with this idea?

4. Are any of you buying into AKV or is the theming too close? Never been there.

Please volunteer any suggestions - I am getting info overload

 

[jimmytammy]

I am waiting to close on 175 pt DEC use year and after reading these forums need some help.

1. I want to stay during Christmas or Easter (have a 6 year old and must deal with school schedule) - for 6 days or maybe a week, so how many more points do I need.

2. Need 1 bedroom - are there different 1 bedrooms? Concierge available? Can I get a room with lagoon view? Whats the best room to see electrical parade?

3. Should I break the points down into smaller contracts? Any negatives with this idea?

4. Are any of you buying into AKV or is the theming too close? Never been there.

Please volunteer any suggestions - I am getting info overload

I will try to help...

1. Ex. Easter week this year at VWL in a 1 bed. Going in on Easter Sunday and staying til Saturday, 6 nights would be 275 pts. Christmas week this year, going in on Sunday, 2 days before Christmas, staying until Saturday in a 1 bed, 6 nights would be 259 pts. Roughly 100 more pts. needed to do either one of these scenarios. Bear in mind, a studio would be considerably less in pts. We try to stay in a 1 bed for a long stay, then a studio for a week stay. This guarantees us 2 trips per year.

2. Most 1 beds are all the same layout. We have had dedicated and lockoffs. No difference other than a door in the living room. Never been overly bothered by noisy neighbors. You can get views of the lake, but most views are of trees. Higher up rooms(5th floor) allow for best views of EWP. Some rooms at smaller wing allow for view of lake and EWP simply because trees arent a factor. Best views of EWP and lake are out by the dock and beach areas. I wouldnt sweat this kinda stuff though cause you will get multiple views in your stays there. Im not sure about concierge at this point. To be honest, I feel like Im getting the royal treatment every time I stay at VWL anyway

3. We started with a 170 pt. contract. Then added 50 more before VWL sold out. Couple years later, added another 130. All pts are with VWL. I dont have a strong opinion one way or the other on this. I will reflect what others have to say on this. Smaller numerous contracts vs. one lump big contracts. Big advantage is if you find yourself needing to sell, you can sell smaller contracts easier. With DVC having a user friendlier DVC website now, it makes it easier to see where your pts are allocated, therefore easier to follow. So smaller, numerous contracts arent as big an issue to keep up with. I will add, to start with, I would try to keep pts.within the same resort rather than having small contracts at various resorts. Makes it easier to book at 11 mos. Also, keep pts. in same use year. This makes it so much easier to juggle than having things spread out in various use years. So my answer is yes, break them down into smaller contracts. Not really a negative anymore in doing this IMO.

4. We arent buying into VAKL but very much looking forward to trying it out when the opportunity arises. The theming is similar, but that seems to be because architect was the same on both projects. I tend to like WL more because it is linked to American history, Im a history buff. But AKL is wonderful too, with the pool, savannah and great restaurants. WL offers 2 good pools, good restaurants, easy access to MK by boat. WL may be a little closer to the action, without having to be right in the middle of it.


I know it can seem REALLY overwhelming on what direction to go with all these questions. If I were in your shoes, but having a DVC general knowledge that I have now just from lessons learned, I would take into acct. how many years you can get out of your pts. But most important, buy where you want to spend the most time at. This is important if the smaller resorts are where you want to be. VWL is the smallest. So the 11 mos booking is very important for this resort, especially wanting to be there during Christmas or Easter. Once you join, things will become clearer as time goes on. Believe me, it has for us. And MS in most cases is very helpful as are the folks here on the DVC forums. We have been members since late '01 and have loved every moment of it. I only regret we didnt join sooner.

Hope all this helps.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Just went through a few Threads and started a list of us Groupies & Owners that will be at the Villas @ Wilerness Lodge in December.
(If anyone else needs to be added just post your dates here.)

Villas @ Wilderness Lodge Groupies visiting during December 2007:

Kickapoo Joie Juice-December 1-7, 2007
Officer Tigger-December 1-9, 2007
Dsneygirl-December 2-7, 2007
Disney Ron-December 8-15, 2007
Bobbiwoz-December 9-12, 2007
Magicalmcwho-December 9-22, 2007
Newfamilyman-December 15-21, 2007
MAGICinMYHEART-December 16-20, 2007
Boudreauz0-December 16-22, 2007
KristineN-December 16-27, 2007
Muushka-December 23-27, 2007
TheBeadPirate-December 23-27, 2007
Tabetha-December 24-29, 2007
Lenshanem-December 30-January 4, 2008
Peepster-December 23-January 2, 2008
Diznyfanatic-January 1-4, 2008

 

[bobbiwoz]

Aww, you did such a good job with the list! Thank you! Such a pretty shade of green!

Bobbi

PS. It looks like we have the shortest stay. In my defense, (considering the board we're on), I do have 7 other nights at VWL coming this year. DH ran out of vacation days!

 

[Muushka]

Great job MAGICinMYHEART!!! Thank you....

 

[diznyfanatic]

Thank you MAGICinMYHEART! We'll be at VWL 1/1/08 -1/4/08!