The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[diznyfanatic]

Jodie - I'm confused (which doesn't take much actually!!!). Did you get your VWL waitlist and are you all set now?

 

[DIZZNY]

Hi everyone,

We love VWL and have our next trip planned for March during my kids' spring break. I am really looking forward to this trip but at the same time finding myself getting a little sad. We usually go to WDW twice a year and just realized I normally have my reservations done for October/November already but we weren't able to to it this year...or, at least, I won't be able to...not sure yet. I am in the military and we decided to spend my last 2 years of my committment overseas. We have already lived in Germany and loved it so we thought we would expore the other side of the world and volunteered for 2 years in S. Korea. It is a long way from home but we would have the opportunity to go to China and Japan and whereever else it is safe and stable to travel with 2 small children. We have really been getting excited about the move.

However, I have just received word that these orders may be cancelled and I may be heading to Iraq for a year...leaving the end of summer or early fall. The worst part, yes even worse than not being able to vacation at VWL, is being away from my kids(DDs age 8 and 5) for so long. Many have done it before me and many have more than once, so I won't complain and just do my job.

So, I hope this trip is extra fun and relaxing. I love the serenity of VWL and going for a run to FW in the early morning and the woods and the decor and just about everything else. My DH loves the trains, too. My kids love following the animal paw prints and looking for the hidden Mickey's which I must admit we are not very good at finding. I can't wait 'til March!

So, how do I get one of those moose? I am apparently computer challenged if not illiterate.

 

[eliza61]

Dear Dizzny,
Best wishes with your deployment. My baby brother is a navy man and dad is a retired Army man, I know how hard it is to be away from loved ones.
You and yours get an extra helping of pixie dust today Have a great trip in March

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for your devotion to our country.

 

[Muushka]

Dizzny, welcome to the VWL groupie group! Sounds like you are a perfect candidate.

I just wanted to thank you for your service to all of us. I hope you know how much you are appreciated.

And, you have great taste in DVC resorts!

 

[Granny]

DIZZNY...I hope your trip next month is extra magical. You obviously have your priorities straight. I too appreciate your service to our country very much.

So, how do I get one of those moose? I am apparently computer challenged if not illiterate.

Check out the instructions in the second link in this thread. You can use any of our "Moose Mascot" pictures as your source picture.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1179104

 

[Granny]

Finally!! Without my husband's help!!

Mrs. Muushka....nice picture!!

Good job!!! That is the cutest picture ever!!! Where exactly is that cuz now I have to see it for myself and snap a picture too!

It is in the VWL atrium. On the posts there are several carvings and this mouse can be found on the back of the carving of a snake. It is a post close to the atrium fireplace.

 

[Muushka]

Mrs. Muushka....nice picture!!

Thanks, Mr. Granny But a few days late!
Now that I got the hang of it, watch out!!!

 

[DIZZNY]

Thank you Muushka, Granny, and Bobbiwoz for your help with da' Moose. It wasn't so hard after all. And, thanks to everyone for their good wishes. I'm looking forward to many more trips to VWL in the coming years.

 

[Muushka]

After our fabulous January trip to VWL we decided to switch our VB/SSR/BC trip to all VWL...We wanted a studio but could only get a 1BR so we waitlisted. Had to trim 3 days off but thats okay.

I come home today and get a happy message that my waitlist came through for VWL but not BCV....hmmmm I decide to call

Somehow they messed up my waitlist to be for EITHER BCV or VWL - I never dialed so fast in my life to make sure that was cancelled...I swear I am going to start being more paranoid and call back to confirm AFTER talking to MS from now on.

I am a bit sad to lose the 1BR though and almost sad it came through.

Jodie

So Jodie, where will you be staying??

 

[Muushka]

Thank you Muushka, Granny, and Bobbiwoz for your help with da' Moose. It wasn't so hard after all. And, thanks to everyone for their good wishes. I'm looking forward to many more trips to VWL in the coming years.

That Moose looks really good on you!

Please keep in touch with us all.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Dizzny ~
Welcome and thank you for all you do for our country

 

[keliblue]

Hi everyone,

We love VWL and have our next trip planned for March during my kids' spring break. I am really looking forward to this trip but at the same time finding myself getting a little sad. We usually go to WDW twice a year and just realized I normally have my reservations done for October/November already but we weren't able to to it this year...or, at least, I won't be able to...not sure yet. I am in the military and we decided to spend my last 2 years of my committment overseas. We have already lived in Germany and loved it so we thought we would expore the other side of the world and volunteered for 2 years in S. Korea. It is a long way from home but we would have the opportunity to go to China and Japan and whereever else it is safe and stable to travel with 2 small children. We have really been getting excited about the move.

However, I have just received word that these orders may be cancelled and I may be heading to Iraq for a year...leaving the end of summer or early fall. The worst part, yes even worse than not being able to vacation at VWL, is being away from my kids(DDs age 8 and 5) for so long. Many have done it before me and many have more than once, so I won't complain and just do my job.

So, I hope this trip is extra fun and relaxing. I love the serenity of VWL and going for a run to FW in the early morning and the woods and the decor and just about everything else. My DH loves the trains, too. My kids love following the animal paw prints and looking for the hidden Mickey's which I must admit we are not very good at finding. I can't wait 'til March!

So, how do I get one of those moose? I am apparently computer

challenged if not illiterate.

Bless you... and Thank you

 

[keliblue]

Happy Valentine's Day..

to my favorite Groupies

 

[Muushka]

Yes! Happy Valentines Day to a great bunch of Groupies!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Valentines Day to all my fellow groupies

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy Valentine's Day to ALL!

Bobbi

 

[diznyfanatic]

Welcome to all the new Groupies. Please feel free jump right in and to snag the VWL Groupie image kindly provided by the DIS Tag Fairy! You all have great taste in resorts!

DIZZNY - Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Wishing you and yours a safe and speedy homecoming.

Happy Valentines Day to one and all!

 

[DIZZNY]

Thank you all again for your support. I will keep you posted which direction I or we head...hopefully, westward.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!


P.S. My kids were more excited about V-day today than they were for Christmas. Both were awake and jumping around by 5:45 am, dressed by 6 and ready to get to school for their parties and candy...bus doesn't come 'til 7:45. Gotta love 'em!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey fellow Groupies, come out, come out, wherever you are!!