The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[MiaSRN62]

I'm thrilled the dancing moose dust moose is a hit ! Love that Granny made him his avatar and everyone and anyone feel free to pass him around in your siggy's !

 

[keliblue]

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I'm thrilled the dancing moose dust moose is a hit ! Love that Granny made him his avatar and everyone and anyone feel free to pass him around in your siggy's !

thank you...

 

[HockeyKat]

Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I thought you guys might know the answer. Feel free to move this to another thread if it doesn't belong.

Anyhow, we booked a 1-bed at VWL for our first trip "home". What is a good location request? Any tips to help enjoy our stay and/or "don't miss" items?

VWL is the only of the DVCs that we didn't visit before buying. I have been to the WCC and DH has stayed at WL for one night once, but that is the only experience that I have with the area.

Thanks!!!

 

[ammo]

If anyone knows how to use that animated one small enough to use as an avatar, I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, I'll have the "static moose" avatar, which still cracks me up.

Static is fine with me -- I am a raging technophobe.

 

[bzzelady]

To obtain the moose:

We will be looking for it!

Muushka,

Thank you!! It looks just great

 

[jimmytammy]

Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I thought you guys might know the answer. Feel free to move this to another thread if it doesn't belong.

Anyhow, we booked a 1-bed at VWL for our first trip "home". What is a good location request? Any tips to help enjoy our stay and/or "don't miss" items?

VWL is the only of the DVCs that we didn't visit before buying. I have been to the WCC and DH has stayed at WL for one night once, but that is the only experience that I have with the area.

Thanks!!!

You came to a great place to get your ??s answered.

Most locations have towering pines as views, not that thats bad, because it sometimes allows for seeing wild animals, such as deer, rabbits, armadillos(rarely but on occasion) and such. One side of the villas faces towards the bus stop area. There isnt much noise as the trees seem to block it out. The sun comes up on this side, which might allow a little light in the room. If you are early risers on vacation, this wont pose any problem. We tend to sleep in on vacation, so we just make sure the blinds are good and tight, plus the rooms being a little on the dark but romantic side helps Sometimes you can hear the speedway from this side, but its not loud.

The other side facing the lake has much the same views with the lake visible in places from the higher up floors. Some of the rooms also allow a view of the quiet pool from this side. You can also see one of the wings of the main lodge from most of the rooms. A 1 bed at VWL is very nice. We love those!

As for must see-do things, for us....ask to be the flag family as soon as you get there. Go to guest relations, and try to fit a morning in. Be sure to take your camera.

Try to meet Ranger Stan. He is a great guy with a wealth of knowledge about the lodge. He was just featured in the latest Vacation Magic.

Soak in the music. It is western themed, very suttle playing in the background. Sit in the lobby by the fireplace at night after the crowds have died down.

Enjoy a candlelit walk out by the pools and listen to the crickets chirp. Take in a game of checkers in the Iron Spike Room and check out Walts train cars from his backyard in Calif.

Enjoy a boat ride from WL to FW and to the MK at night. Be sure to look back at the lodge once you get away from it to see its majesty(and see if you can spot the bears face).

So many more things to discover that I havent mentioned and you will create your own memories. But by all means, be sure to rub Humphries nose on the Mickey totem pole near the Mercantile as you pass by to start the Magic.

Blowing Moose Dust your way in hopes you have a wonderful trip!

 

[Muushka]

Muushka,

Thank you!! It looks just great

That Moose looks AWESOME on you!! Great fit!

 

[bzzelady]

I'm not certain what type of moose dust all of you have...but my add on came through today and my points are already in the system!


I guess this has moved up to being an Easter present for my husband, because I don't think I can contain myself until Christmas

Thank you all for your good thoughts and wishes and I am delighted to be part of the family

 

[Muushka]

I'm not certain what type of moose dust all of you have...but my add on came through today and my points are already in the system!


I guess this has moved up to being an Easter present for my husband, because I don't think I can contain myself until Christmas

Thank you all for your good thoughts and wishes and I am delighted to be part of the family

Wow. We must have some great Moose Dust!
That is great news.

Welcome home!!

And I must say, you have wonderful taste in DVC resorts!

 

[HockeyKat]

Thanks Jimmy!

We called and requested high floor water side. We are late risers and would much prefer the lack of sunlight, plust the possibility of a peek at the lake.

Being that it is just the two us and we are not much into being the center of attention, we will leave the flag family to families w/ kids.

I am looking forward to the boat ride to the MK and the walk that you mentioned. I also heard that the pool has bubbles like a mineral spring, which is something that we will definitely need to check out!

I am jazzed about stayed at VWL. We bought BWV and will likely focus more on the Epcot resorts in the future (sorry!) so I am really excited to get this experience. Then again, we may fall in love... there are always add-ons!

 

[jimmytammy]

Yes Hockey Cat, you never know when you might fall in love especially with all the Moose Dust floating around!

I hope you enjoy your stay at VWL.

 

[lenshanem]

We just got back from HHI and they had the same carpet in the community hall and our studio as they do at VWL. (The pine cone one and the one with the small flowers.) Made me feel a ~little~ like I was at "home".

 

[Muushka]

To my fellow Groupies,


Happy Easter to all

 

[loribell]

Happy Easter Everyone!!!!!!

 

[diznyfanatic]

Happy Easter to all my Fellow Groupies and Mooseheads and a great big WELCOME HOME to all the new Groupies!

We just got home about an hour ago from a wonderful stay at 4 resorts including two days at our beloved Lodge.

I won't bother you with the boring details as to why we moved around so much, but needless to say, we had a wonderful time and were thrilled with our two bedroom lockoff (first time staying in a 2 bedroom anywhere) and absolutely loved it, especially being at our VWL home. INCREDIBLE!!!

As soon as I get caught up, I'll try to post a trip report and share some pictures.

 

[Granny]

Happy Easter to all !!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Easter and God bless you all!!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Easter to all my Fellow Groupies and Mooseheads and a great big WELCOME HOME to all the new Groupies!

We just got home about an hour ago from a wonderful stay at 4 resorts including two days at our beloved Lodge.

I won't bother you with the boring details as to why we moved around so much, but needless to say, we had a wonderful time and were thrilled with our two bedroom lockoff (first time staying in a 2 bedroom anywhere) and absolutely loved it, especially being at our VWL home. INCREDIBLE!!!

As soon as I get caught up, I'll try to post a trip report and share some pictures.

Welcome back! Oh goody, a trip report!!
And don't leave out any of the gory details!!!

PS did anyone notice that we have spellcheck on the DIS now!! Woohoo, I HATE to mispell words! (joke, I was just making sure the spellcheck was working, and it was!!!)

 

[bzzelady]

Happy Easter to all!

By the way, it's snowing here in Pennsylvania
(so much for the outside Easter egg hunt...)

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Easter everyone !!!