The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

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Wow! I love the photos of the EWP! DH and I are going to catch it this time around. We saw it from a moving bus from MK in '05. I expect we'll have a much better view. Do you have any more of them to share?

Also, do they pipe in music or is it quiet?


Denice T.
Olathe, KS
 
jpeka65844, music is piped in.

Thank you for all of the pictures, this is a great thread!!!

Bobbi:goodvibes
 
Thanks Granny, 'preciate it! My husband and I both really love taking pictures together. Our preference is the low-light ones. No flash.

Oh, I can't take credit for the lizard, he took that one, composed it too!

Oops, missed the other posters, just saw Granny's.

Sure, I have more! More homework! The fun kind!
 
Some more, let me know if I become obnoxious.

We are still learning the camera (there is so much to learn!) so it shakes a little more than I would like. We bought a new tripod, so should be better next time!

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Great night time photos, and really like the lizard photo.

Thanks Granny, It was really great weather in 2005 that was our first year/trip to stay at VWL in December. I had taken several photos around the lodge, but those two were ones I like the best. Great balcony, Clark would be proud. We plan to be there this year about 2 weeks later.

Keep the great photos coming, if I find some others I will post as well.

Jim.
 
OK, I've been lurking mostly on this thread, but most of you know I'm a VWL girl at heart. Here's my flag family pic from last spring break -
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I like this pic cause it shows the Contemporary in the background and hopefully that will be another "home" for us in the future.

(BTW, I took off my Groupie pic cause I got a warning I couldn't have more than three cliparts. I'm surprised cause two of them are the DVC clippies and I've seen lots of posts with bunches of those on them. pirate: )
 
Good morning, Groupies!! Hope all have a blessed day.
 
That is a great picture lenshanem. I got a warning too because i had 1 too many holiday things.

Good morning to all! It's a great sunny, clear sky day in SW Ohio! Temperature is 23, but it looks gorgeous!

Bobbi:goodvibes
 
(BTW, I took off my Groupie pic cause I got a warning I couldn't have more than three cliparts. I'm surprised cause two of them are the DVC clippies and I've seen lots of posts with bunches of those on them. pirate: )
Personally, I think any clipart donated by the Tag Fairy should be exempted from the count! :cool2:

Great picture with the Contemporary in the background, by the way (not to mention Space Mountain and Cindy's castle!). :thumbsup2
 
Yes, I agree, the TF clipart should be exempt!

Shan, great looking family. Someday we need to do the 'flag family'!
 
Morning All:hug: .. Snowed in here in Nothern California :woohoo: breaking out the Hot Cocoa and wishing I was sitting by the fire at the lodge :goodvibes
 
It's a beautiful day here in Sunny :sunny: Florida, doing some Spring Cleaning and loads of yard work, the azaleas are all blooming.

Only 24 days until I'm at the Lodge.

Beckie
 
Just back home after a wonderful and all too short trip to WL celebrating DH's (officially now called "the old guy") 50th birth day. Some very quick observations.

The fabulous WL. Technically I didn't stay at the villas but since I'm a dvc'er and routinely hang out here I figured I bump this thread with my Trip report. I did use the health club in the villas so that should keep me officially a groupie.This is truly what sets Disney apart from any other theme parks IMO. The breathe taking beauty and attention to detail that is the WL & WLV's is second to none. Belly up to the bar baby, the drinks are on me. This place never fails to excite the senses and soothe your soul. I've read a few complaints recently about the general cleanliness and quality of the resort and parks but I saw no evidence to justify the complaints. My room was sparkling clean, mousekeeping was very efficient and the parks were great. A++

The Good We had meals at WCC, Boma, sci-fi diner, Rose and crown (1st time), tony's town square and a variety of counter services. All our meals were hot and fresh and the waitstaff were friendly and efficient. Counter sevice choices were very monotonous but the food quality was great.
The good pt. 2 CM's got a very high rating this trip. See the Ugly for reasons why.
The Ugly The title of this trip could have also been "Guest behaving badly" We saw quite a number of guest out and out abusing CM's to the point I felt they should have been tossed out.

1st example. When we were checking in, there was a women yelling :scared1: at the desk clerk because her view was lousy. DVC'ers I mean screaming, calling the poor girl names and cursing because she did not like her view.

2nd example: At tony's a women with children was cursing the podium staff because she didn't have an ADR and evidently couldn't get a meal without a waiting. Once again, plenty of name calling, 4 letter words and threats to sue Disney.
Unfortunately we saw 2 more examples of this and the justification for this abuse from all 4 guest was "Do you know how much money I paid for this vacation" Correct me if I'm wrong but is there a line in the confirmation letters saying if you're vacation isn't picture perfect you have the right to abuse the staff? I must have missed it. I'm happy to say that all the CM in the situations handled themselves professionally and maturily.
Way to go CM's

E
 
Welcome back and thank you for the report, all of it, the fabulous the good and the ugly (well, the ugly was pretty ugly :scared1: ). It sounds like you had a nice time.

Sad they way people treat one another, isn't it? Anyway, thanks again for posting. :thumbsup2
 
The fabulous WL. Technically I didn't stay at the villas but since I'm a dvc'er and routinely hang out here I figured I bump this thread with my Trip report. I did use the health club in the villas so that should keep me officially a groupie.
Oh, you never ever have to do anything special to keep you official as a groupie. Ever since you set these memorable words down in immortality:

This is our first time ever at the lodge and my first reaction was, "Where have you been all my life, you big handsome man". While I love the soft, soothing colors of the beach club and its understated charm. The wilderness lodge is themeing at it's best. this is big, bold, if you can't run with the big dogs-stay the heck on the porch, jaw dropping details.


The Ugly The title of this trip could have also been "Guest behaving badly" We saw quite a number of guest out and out abusing CM's to the point I felt they should have been tossed out.

1st example. When we were checking in, there was a women yelling :scared1: at the desk clerk because her view was lousy. DVC'ers I mean screaming, calling the poor girl names and cursing because she did not like her view.

2nd example: At tony's a women with children was cursing the podium staff because she didn't have an ADR and evidently couldn't get a meal without a waiting. Once again, plenty of name calling, 4 letter words and threats to sue Disney.
Unfortunately we saw 2 more examples of this and the justification for this abuse from all 4 guest was "Do you know how much money I paid for this vacation" Correct me if I'm wrong but is there a line in the confirmation letters saying if you're vacation isn't picture perfect you have the right to abuse the staff? I must have missed it. I'm happy to say that all the CM in the situations handled themselves professionally and maturily.
Way to go CM's

E
Oh my, this reinforces my usual perception of the check-in desk as the worst CM job. Someone else added that the CM's at the restaurants get a ton of abuse and you've reinforce that one too. What a shame that they have to put up with that kind of behavior. :sad2:

I like the solution someone else came up with. While the complaining party is still around, walk up to the CM and rather loudly compliment them on their efforts and professionalism in challenging circumstances.

I'm glad that your trip was another great one. Thanks for sharing. :)
 
Oh, you never ever have to do anything special to keep you official as a groupie. Ever since you set these memorable words down in immortality:

This is our first time ever at the lodge and my first reaction was, "Where have you been all my life, you big handsome man". While I love the soft, soothing colors of the beach club and its understated charm. The wilderness lodge is themeing at it's best. this is big, bold, if you can't run with the big dogs-stay the heck on the porch, jaw dropping details.



Oh my, this reinforces my usual perception of the check-in desk as the worst CM job. Someone else added that the CM's at the restaurants get a ton of abuse and you've reinforce that one too. What a shame that they have to put up with that kind of behavior. :sad2:

I like the solution someone else came up with. While the complaining party is still around, walk up to the CM and rather loudly compliment them on their efforts and professionalism in challenging circumstances.

I'm glad that your trip was another great one. Thanks for sharing. :)
I'm going to remember that idea. I always try to compliment CMs when I can, but to do so at a time when they REALLY need it.....outstanding!
 
eliza61,
Enjoyed your report, I love hearing about people's trips to WL. How did you enjoy WCC? (Can you believe we've never eaten here? Is it a prerequisite for being a groupie? If so I better make my ADR for August!!)
 
I'm really enjoying this thread! We just bought at SSR but will be staying at VWL in August 2007. Fell in love with WL when we stayed a few years ago...
 
eliza61,
Enjoyed your report, I love hearing about people's trips to WL. How did you enjoy WCC? (Can you believe we've never eaten here? Is it a prerequisite for being a groupie? If so I better make my ADR for August!!)

I don't know if I should be considered a groupie or not. I've only stayed a VWl once, but we did eat @ WCC and we loved it. Can't wait to go back
 
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