The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Muushka]

I loved your story also. We are a particular breed, aren't we? Anywhoo, visit often and be sure to grab a Moose, because you are, obviuosly, a Groupie!

 

[eliza61]

Any body have a pixs to share. I sorely need a WL break from real life. My 12 year old has discovered the music of Johhny Cash. The kid has been driving me crazy (as only a 12 year old can) wearing all black and singing "burning ring of fire", over and over and over for the past 5 days! What I wouldn't give right now for the lodge music.
Anyone have some trips coming up. Muushka? Granny? I can live thru you guys for awhile.

 

[ammo]

Any body have a pixs to share. I sorely need a WL break from real life.

Here is a year-round resident happy that the pool has re-opened.

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi!

I posted this question earlier on the DVC planning board but so far I haven't received any responses...

Historically, is the demand as great at the VWL during Jersey Week (11/3/07-11/10/07) as it is at the Epcot area DVC resorts? This week always seems to fall on the last week of the F&WF.

Is the demand greater than the supply (2BRs) ??

Thanks,

Kathy

 

[Granny]

Thanks for sharing your story, and for adding another member to the club!!

However, it really seems like VWL devotees are the most passionate, doesn't it?

We sure are!!


Oh...you meant about WL and VWL? Uh, that too!

I knew that in theory I could stay at VWL sometimes if I bought at SSR. However, I also knew my personality and temperament, and I knew this was a recipe for disaster. If I booked at SSR and then was unsuccessful in trying to switch to VWL at the seven-month mark, I'd take it in stride the first time. However, if I happened to be unsuccessful two or more times, I know I'd start to get very angry about it. Also, in the four months between when I booked SSR and when I could try to switch to VWL, I'd be stressing the whole time about whether or not I'd be able to switch. As everyonre reading this undoubtedly knows, DVC is not cheap. I really didn't need to spend all the money just to be angry and stressed all the time. Clearly, I needed to own at VWL. I didn't (and still don't) need to stay at VWL every time, but to have peace of mind, I needed to know that I could stay there when I really wanted to.

This is very well stated, and sums up my feelings as well. All those people who say it doesn't matter about buying where you want to stay. I just don't get it.

I guess if you don't care where you stay, or never book before 7 months it's good advice but we are definitely happy to have bought at the resorts we want to stay at the most!

So anyway, my first actual stay at VWL is finally coming up soon. In general, I tend to need smaller accommodations, but for this trip, I'm going with several friends, so I've got a two-bedroom unit for a week. I can't wait. I do want to visit the parks, but I have a feeling I'm going to want to spend a lot of time right at Wilderness Lodge. (But since I'll be there for a whole week, I'll have time to do both.)

Please make sure you let us know how your trip goes. You've been very patient in waiting for this, and you will absolutely love the 2BR. I hope your upcoming trip is as magical as possible!! We'll toss a little Moose Dust in your direction for good luck!!

 

[Granny]

Hi!

I posted this question earlier on the DVC planning board but so far I haven't received any responses...

Historically, is the demand as great at the VWL during Jersey Week (11/3/07-11/10/07) as it is at the Epcot area DVC resorts? This week always seems to fall on the last week of the F&WF.

Is the demand greater than the supply (2BRs) ??

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathy....I am reading several posts the past few weeks indicating that early November is getting harder than usual to book even during the home booking advantage time (now). Apparently, the F&W Festival is attractive to DVCers and not only BCV and BWV owners!

If you are a VWL owner, I'd try to book now and go on a waitlist if necessary. If you are not an owner, I'd definitely call right at the 7 month mark.

No one really knows if the supply is keeping up with the demand but I'd say in general VWL is getting a little tougher to book at more times of the year as each year progresses.

 

[MaryJ]

Hi!

I posted this question earlier on the DVC planning board but so far I haven't received any responses...

Historically, is the demand as great at the VWL during Jersey Week (11/3/07-11/10/07) as it is at the Epcot area DVC resorts? This week always seems to fall on the last week of the F&WF.

Is the demand greater than the supply (2BRs) ??

Thanks,

Kathy

This is the time frame that I am currently waitlisted for (11/7 and 11/8) so I would say that yes, the demand is just as great. And I am waitlisted for a 2BR as well.

ETA: I asked MS to check availability at other DVC resorts for that time frame and they said they currently (as of last Saturday) show rooms available at OKW and SSR. (Big surprise there)

 

[jimmytammy]

I was thinking earlier today(which is a pretty scary thought for those of you who know me) that we need a slogan here. We sorta took pixie dust and turned it into Moose dust. So why not a slogan, or motto or even maybe a creed if you will....

So here is my tossout....A small crowd we may be, but we stand tall and proud as a VWL tree!

OK, so everybody be honest here, does that sound good? Has anyone got other ideas? Or have I completely lost it?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Loved your story gppnj !!!! Glad you held out for the VWL !
When we became Members, there wasn't even a VWL.....it went on sale a year or so later ? We bought OKW in Aug '00. I think VWL was on presale in the fall of '01 ? I remember touring and saying I "loved it". We hope to own some points there one day.

Mary---I know you'll have a terrific birthday celebration at the VWL in Nov !
Sending some moose dust your way for the wait list to come through !

Keep us posted !

PS: We're booked at the WL (not the VWL, as we're out of points due to booking a Magic cruise) in August !

 

[Muushka]

I was thinking earlier today(which is a pretty scary thought for those of you who know me) that we need a slogan here. We sorta took pixie dust and turned it into Moose dust. So why not a slogan, or motto or even maybe a creed if you will....

So here is my tossout....A small crowd we may be, but we stand tall and proud as a VWL tree!

OK, so everybody be honest here, does that sound good? Has anyone got other ideas? Or have I completely lost it?

Hi jimmytammy, good to see you here in "Groupieville" .

I think you are right, a creedo we need.
And no, you have not lost it! Looks like we are off to a good start!

eliza61, we have a trip planned at the end of Sept. We are not staying at VWL though . But, we will be there for Christmas .

Anyone else going to 'our home' soon?

 

[lenshanem]

Regarding F&W time...
I finally decided after much debating to sign myself and DH up for Race for the Taste (Yep, I'll probably die.) and I have way since passed the 11 month booking window for my beloved VWL and BCV. It is now a little over 6 months out. All they had left was SSR! I just couldn't believe it. I booked it and went on the waitlist. Lesson learned, you really can't wait around too long anymore, SSR is just so huge.

 

[loribell]

Shan if you have not stayed at SSR yet please really give it a chance. I love our VWL as much as the rest of you but I love SSR just about as much. It is very different than VWL but it is still a magnificent resort.

We have never been a family to spend time at DTD but have now grown to really enjoy spending time there. It is so convienient to get there from SSR. With us no longer doing the park comando thing many nights we never go back to a park, having DTD right there is great.

So go with an open mind and try to really enjoy the resort. Although it is big it never seems crowded. We were there the week after Christmas when there was not a room to be had and it never felt as crowded as I have felt at BCV or VWL.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Granny says : Apparently, the F&W Festival is attractive to DVCers and not only BCV and BWV owners!

I agree. Jersey Week 2004 I couldn't get ANYTHING at ANY DVC. I was on a waitlist for 3-4 months and nothing came through.

Muushka asks :Anyone else going to 'our home' soon?

I did mention in the post right before yours, that I'll be at the WL (not the Villas though), August 4-8. Is anyone going to be staying that week ? It would be fun to meet up for a "hello".

 

[blossomz]

I too would like to know what you think of SSR. We've never had an inkling to stay there either, so let us know! We're 95 days away from our trip home to VWL!

 

[lenshanem]

Lori, I have stayed at SSR once before. It is landscaped beautifully and the main pool is great, but I prefer the resorts where I can walk to the lobby easily. I dunno. I felt a little removed there, like something was missing... It didn't feel like I was in WDW.

 

[Muushka]

We are also staying for our first time at SSR in October.
We like to try the different resorts, but always know that VWL is our home.

 

[loribell]

Lori, I have stayed at SSR once before. It is landscaped beautifully and the main pool is great, but I prefer the resorts where I can walk to the lobby easily. I dunno. I felt a little removed there, like something was missing... It didn't feel like I was in WDW.

I guess that is just it, I like feeling like I am transported to a different place while at my resort . I feel that way at VWL as well, just in a different way then at SSR. Probably the other thing for me is that I rarely go to the lobby while I am at VWL either.

Since SSR is where you may end up having to stay and since the Grandstand just opened & there probably haven't been a lot of requests for it maybe you could try to stay in that section. That would make getting to the lobby almost as close as getting to the lobby at VWL. Besides that the pool there looks like it may really be great.

We will be there in August so I will have a chance to check it out before your trip. I will be sure to report on it when I return.

Anyway, good luck with your wait list. Maybe it will come through for you. If not I'm sure you will have a great trip no matter where you end up staying!

 

[Granny]

Maria...where on earth did you dig up this very cool moose?

Totally cracks me up!!

 

[maciec]

I have another question for all of you GURU's .... can you watch the MK fireworks from anywhere at the WL?

 

[jimmytammy]

I have another question for all of you GURU's .... can you watch the MK fireworks from anywhere at the WL?

You can see bits and pieces of the fireworks from some of the higher peaks. We have watched from the 4th floor windows of VWL. We stayed once in the Lodge side, and saw them from our window. We were on the side thats just above WCC. I have heard you can see them from the boat dock. You can partially see the high shots from the parking lot.