The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[bobbiwoz]

Those are all gorgeous pictures, thanks all!

DH doesn't post, but he's a VWL groupie. We were chatting with the DVC guide at Epcot and she and I were waxing enthusiastic about the AKV, DH pipes up with "Of course, VWL is the best." She, the guide, used to work there and agreed that it's her favorite as well.

Bobbi

 

[diznyfanatic]

Not going in December 2007 but plan to December 2008.
Can hardly wait!

50 years Too - Do you want me to add you to the list as December 2008?

The list should be current, so if anyone else would like me to add dates, I'll be happy to.

Thanks to everyone who has shared such wonderful pictures of our home. I can never get enough!

Bobbi - Although we also love AKL, I agree with your DH too!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Love all the pics guys !!!! I wanna be there !

I dug up this pic from July 2003 (pre digital camera days so quality might not be too good) during a really fun dinner at Whispering Canyon. Our server was Hickory and she was a blast ! She really made the dinner special---so much so, that we had to get our pic with her. I've eaten at WC at least 5 times or more since 2003 and have never seen her again ? Anyone ever have Hickory as their server ? I miss her !

Hickory (awesome CM !)

 

[eliza61]

MLK-RI, really great pictures!

 

[ddhoeg]

Hi Groupies,

I have lurked on this thread for a while now, but haven't officially "come out" to date. Just wanted to share some of my favorite lodge pics this evening! Maybe you guys can judge whether I qualify as a groupie and then show me the secret moose handshake if I pass.

Enjoy!

 

[Muushka]

Christmas at the Lodge!! My favorite time of year!!

I don't know what the secret handshake is, but welcome!

So glad you 'came out' so to speak

Grab a Moose!! Make yourself comfortable!

PS love the pics

 

[mickeyschickie]

I agree..that archway definitely means we're home! And of course..we have to ring the bell...every time we go by!! I love sitting by the fire and rocking in the rockers. I also love coming in late at night when it is so quiet except for the music and look for the one rocking chair that Walt supposedly comes to sit in! And that wonderful windowseat!!...We also love the bubbles in the quiet pool! And of course..we always look for wildlife! The lizards, the bunnies, the birds, the ducks that join us in the pool and once we even crossed paths with a snake! Can't wait to be back! Too many wonderful things to think of!! Take me away.......

I have just found this thread and read the entire thing this evening!!! Please elaborate on Walt's Rocking chair...I have not heard of this phenomena before...
Nicki

 

[blossomz]

I once was talking to a member services castmember and he was telling us all about fascinating trivia about the lodge. He told us how it was blessed by native americans and it truly is a very spiritual place. He said there have been castmembers who insist they have seen the spirit of Walt rocking in front of the fire in the Iron Spike room. So everytime we come in...late at night..we sneak in quietly.. and peek around the corner to see if Walt just might be visiting our beloved lodge. They say it is because his train is there... How cool is that!!

By the way..can someone tell me how to add a photo to the post? I have a great photo of the "bear" from out in the water!

 

[ammo]

By the way..can someone tell me how to add a photo to the post? I have a great photo of the "bear" from out in the water!

First you need to upload your picture to the internet. I use Photobucket, but there are other good sites out there.

Next, you need to resize the photo to meet disboard restrictions (they are enforced no more rigorously than WDW's heelie ban, but pages generally load more quickly for others if you resize).

Finally, you insert the picture into your post. That requires you to copy the URL for your picture (Photobucket provides the address, and I am sure the same is true for other hosting sites). Then, in the body of your post, click on the icon that looks like a mountain range (next to the "insert e-mail link" icon). The tool will prompt you to provide the URL of the image, which you simply paste into the box.

Voila! You are now the proud poster of a glimpse of "Our Beloved Wilderness Lodge." Good luck.

 

[ddhoeg]

Christmas at the Lodge!! My favorite time of year!!

I don't know what the secret handshake is, but welcome!

So glad you 'came out' so to speak

Grab a Moose!! Make yourself comfortable!

PS love the pics

Glad you liked them! Where is the groupie logo located so I can add to my sig?

Now that I'm out, here's a few more favs:

Good night groupies!

 

[Granny]

ddhoeg...great pix...thanks for sharing!!

Where is the groupie logo located so I can add to my sig?

Just grab the logo off anyone's signature and use the URL in the "Properties" after right-clicking on it. Really the same process you used to post your pictures except instead of using Photobucket as your source you use whereever the signature image came from.

You edit your signature through the User CP option.

Glad you decided to join us and post the pictures.

 

[MLK-RI]

Ooohh Love the Lodge during the Christmas holidays, ddhoeg thanks for sharing!

Just a good morning to you all and here's a view out our balcony one morning seeing the sun breaking onto the main lodge roof. This side of the Villas looks basically at the bus stop but it's great for seeing birds in the trees and watching folks coming/going and riding bikes on the "trails".

 

[Muushka]

Ahhhhh, morning sunrise at VWL. Thanks, I needed that.

 

[gnome1b]

Hi Everyone,
I can't believe there are so many VWL Groupies on here!!
Well add me to the list!!
I bought back in 2000 and then a year later added on a small contract.
It really is so relaxing and peaceful that I look forward to spending time ther away from the parks! I spent a week there last September in the Hotel part (Because I had no more points to use) and stayed in club level, just to see what it's like. Wherever you stay at that resort it's excellent...but I would totally pass on the club level and would rather stay in the Villas anytime!

Brad

P.S. I forgot to add that I'll be going back home the end of June.
June 23 - June 29
I can hardly wait!

 

[blossomz]

]First you need to upload your picture to the internet. I use Photobucket, but there are other good sites out there.

Next, you need to resize the photo to meet disboard restrictions (they are enforced no more rigorously than WDW's heelie ban, but pages generally load more quickly for others if you resize).

Finally, you insert the picture into your post. That requires you to copy the URL for your picture (Photobucket provides the address, and I am sure the same is true for other hosting sites). Then, in the body of your post, click on the icon that looks like a mountain range (next to the "insert e-mail link" icon). The tool will prompt you to provide the URL of the image, which you simply paste into the box.

Voila! You are now the proud poster of a glimpse of "Our Beloved Wilderness Lodge." Good luck.[/QUOTE]

OK..here goes...
Can you see our "bear"?

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[MaryJ]

]First you need to upload your picture to the internet. I use Photobucket, but there are other good sites out there.

Next, you need to resize the photo to meet disboard restrictions (they are enforced no more rigorously than WDW's heelie ban, but pages generally load more quickly for others if you resize).

Finally, you insert the picture into your post. That requires you to copy the URL for your picture (Photobucket provides the address, and I am sure the same is true for other hosting sites). Then, in the body of your post, click on the icon that looks like a mountain range (next to the "insert e-mail link" icon). The tool will prompt you to provide the URL of the image, which you simply paste into the box.

Voila! You are now the proud poster of a glimpse of "Our Beloved Wilderness Lodge." Good luck.

OK..here goes...
Can you see our "bear"?

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Seeing the bear is my favorite part of riding the boat on Bay Lake at night! I always try to point it out to people!

 

[lenshanem]

I don't see the bear. Help!

Although, I did see a Mickey shadow on the three totems on the left???

 

[blossomz]

I don't see the bear. Help!

Although, I did see a Mickey shadow on the three totems on the left???

OK...the 2 lights at the top are the eyes. The middle is a nose- think large bear nose. Look carefully and you will see it!

Oh my gosh! There is a mickey shadow!!

 

[Granny]

I don't see the bear. Help!

Shan...does this help?

Note to self: OMG, do NOT give up your day job!!

 

[tiggercrew]

Oh, I really like the bear! I have to believe that was part of the architect's plans.