The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[eliza61]

Harumph! All those silly AKV threads pushing the TRUE DVC LODGE thread off the page!!

How's about a little elevator picture t remind us of the great details and touches at VWL?

I'm still trying to figure out a way to get those elevator doors home? Where are Ethel and Lucy when you need them?

 

[debloco]

As I'm sure most people feel about their home resorts, something about VWL just spoke to my soul.

What a great way to describe it! We knew it was "home" the first time we stayed at the Lodge. Just a matter of time before we bought there

 

[keliblue]

Hoping to add to your Christmas list... will now in a few weeks when our contract closes.. I hope there is still room early December

 

[dsneygirl]

Wow there are a lot of us booked already for Dec. It is really the best time of year to be there.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Keliblue

I'll save you a space on that list...Let us know when you get your reservations.

GOOD LUCK
Beckie

 

[keliblue]

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Keliblue

I'll save you a space on that list...Let us know when you get your reservations.

GOOD LUCK
Beckie

Thanks Beckie

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Keliblue

As long as it's before the 7 month window you should be OK. Just don't worry.

Beckie

 

[jcf]

How would you guys break down 300 points into multiple contracts- so that when I get older I can sell off some portion quickly if I need to?

Is that too many points since I want to stay in December - then do an add-on at CRV if it ever happens.

 

[jpeka65844]

I know the DVC resorts have and "expanded food selection" at their gift shop. What kind of things does VWL sell?



Denice T.
Olathe, KS

 

[loribell]

How would you guys break down 300 points into multiple contracts- so that when I get older I can sell off some portion quickly if I need to?

Is that too many points since I want to stay in December - then do an add-on at CRV if it ever happens.

I would probably do 2 - 150 point contracts. Although some people like to do small add ons, if you need to sell them off the closing costs add a lot more cost per point than a larger contract. Besides that you can't do a lot with fewer points than that unless it is an existing owner that just wants a small add on.

I know the DVC resorts have and "expanded food selection" at their gift shop. What kind of things does VWL sell?



Denice T.
Olathe, KS

You will find breads, cereals, doughnuts, poptarts, waffles, eggs, bacon, butter, syrup, peanut butter, mayo, mustard, ketchup, hot dogs, frozen foods like pizza & burittos, ice cream, sandwich meats, cheeses.

I am sure there is more but I just can't think of anything right now.

 

[jpeka65844]

Does VWL sell milk? Specifically whole milk for DS 1 yr 4 mos and skim for DH and I?


Denice T.
Olathe, KS

 

[loribell]

Does VWL sell milk? Specifically whole milk for DS 1 yr 4 mos and skim for DH and I?


Denice T.
Olathe, KS

I knew there was something very important that I was leaving out! Yes there are different types of milk, juices, pop, coffee, tea bags, & Gatorade.

 

[keishashadow]

My counter sez 136 days until we get to go back home

Haven't visited in the summer, we were floored by the Xmas decorations first trip .

Any reports as to Roaring Forks since it got the upgrade in '06...as in any better ?

 

[Nicsmom]

This is a GREAT thread! Been lurking for awhile now and have a good reason to post.

OK, add us to the list. Were arriving on Nov 29th and departing on Dec. 5th.

This will be our first "official" DVC Member trip and it can't come fast enough!

 

[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:


Nicsmom-November 29-December 5, 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

 

[Granny]

Any reports as to Roaring Forks since it got the upgrade in '06...as in any better ?

Oh yeah, it's even better now. I don't know if you cared for it at all, but they've broadened the menu, added more fresh selections such as sandwiches made to order while you wait. They've cleared out the entire food service area so it's easier to navigate. And they've expanded the seating area by moving the condiment counter against the wall and putting in windows so it's not so dark.

Oh, and they've added a few more tables to the outside seating.

We really enjoy it and wish every DVC resort had access to something like this.

 

[MiaSRN62]

We really enjoy it and wish every DVC resort had access to something like this.

Agreed.....SSR comes closest to what they have at VWL.
We love Roaring Forks.

 

[Granny]

You know, almost all of the pictures of VWL show it from the quiet pool/lake side. Forgotten, and really unappreciated, is just how beautiful this resort is from "the other side".

I know that many like the pool view, or a glimpse of Bay Lake through the trees, but IMHO I would never have a problem being assigned a room on this side.

I know...DV room jumps quickly to mind. But even if we got the Dumpster View, I can't see it ruining our vacation. We'd just look in the other direction.

 

[Granny]

I LOVE the elevators Granny !

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

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

Maria...great photos! And if you look on the other side of one of those carving poles, you'll see a great "hidden Mickey".

 

[MaryJ]

Maria...great photos! And if you look on the other side of one of those carving poles, you'll see a great "hidden Mickey".

In all my trips to VWL, I've never noticed this! Thanks for sharing Granny! I hope I can remember to look for it next time (probably Oct. or Nov).