The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[DISNEY FIX]

Thanks for info on the places to hit at VWL. I have to save my points at VWL for 'The Christmas' experience. But we are going to BCV in Sept. (are we allowed to speak about this?). Where/what are the must eats over there. Brand new that why I am asking the 'group' in the know.
Thanks
Chris

 

[MiaSRN62]

blossomz asks :Anyone else going in the heat of summer?

Me ! Aug 4-8 !

DisneyFix says :But we are going to BCV in Sept. (are we allowed to speak about this?).

Uhh....I dunno....should we take a vote on this ? Calling on the powers of the Lodge for this.....

Chris, we love Cape May Cafe at the BC ! So I'd say this is a must. Definitely make ADR's as there is always a line. Alot of people like Spoodles and Flying Fish on the boardwalk too. My kids weren't crazy about the menus when we went back in 2003, but they were younger then too. We like FF a little better but it is the priciest of the three restaurants I mentioned.

 

[eliza61]

I know a lot of folks complain about the deluxe resorts linens. Just read a report from 5/08 saying that all the deluxes are slated for an upgrade in the sheets and towels.

WL & WLV's are upgrading November 3rd.

May 8, 2007 Update



As the resorts take another step in the right direction with changing the soaps to a higher end brand, the are now going to start replacing the linens and towels with Spring Global Wamsutta collection. This is the second phase of the bed and bath upgrade going in at Deluxe resorts.



The roll out schedule for this to happen is:



Aug 25th Contemporary



Sep 1st Coronado - towels only



Sep 8th Polynesian



Sep 22nd Grand Floridian



Oct 6th Yacht and Beach Club



Oct 20th Animal Kingdom Lodge



Nov 3rd Wilderness Lodge and Villas



Nov 17th Boardwalk


Anybody visiting during Thanksgiving and Christmas, let us know!

 

[Granny]

We have friends that will be joining us for dinner at WCC and I can't wait for them to see the resort. They have never been to WL before, but they have heard us talk about it and want to know what all the fuss is about.

Well, if they like fuss then make sure they ask the waitstaff for some ketchup!!


eliza...thanks for the linens & towels upgrade update. Very nice to know that!

It strikes me that I should probably be a bit worried about myself when I am thrilled to get news about bedding and towels at my vacation destination!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

make sure they ask the waitstaff for some ketchup!!

Yes....most definitely ! Also inquire about straws and Pepsi !

Thanks from me too about the info on the towels/linen. I didn't see OKW listed there though ?

 

[tiggercrew]

Well, if they like fuss then make sure they ask the waitstaff for some ketchup!!

I will definitely have them ask for ketchup. The day we are going to WCC is also the birthday of our guest...she has already warned her children not to tell the servers. Unfortunately for her, my daughter had to ride around the restaurant on a stick pony singing "Happy Birthday to me" on her 13th birthday so, she feels it is only right that someone else be honored in the same way. Still trying to decide if I am going to pull "mom rank" on her and have her keep quiet.

 

[MaryJ]

I know a lot of folks complain about the deluxe resorts linens. Just read a report from 5/08 saying that all the deluxes are slated for an upgrade in the sheets and towels.

WL & WLV's are upgrading November 3rd.

May 8, 2007 Update



As the resorts take another step in the right direction with changing the soaps to a higher end brand, the are now going to start replacing the linens and towels with Spring Global Wamsutta collection. This is the second phase of the bed and bath upgrade going in at Deluxe resorts.



The roll out schedule for this to happen is:



Aug 25th Contemporary



Sep 1st Coronado - towels only



Sep 8th Polynesian



Sep 22nd Grand Floridian



Oct 6th Yacht and Beach Club



Oct 20th Animal Kingdom Lodge



Nov 3rd Wilderness Lodge and Villas



Nov 17th Boardwalk


Anybody visiting during Thanksgiving and Christmas, let us know!

This is great news for us! We're checking in at VWL on Nov. 4th!!

 

[jimmytammy]

The quiet pool as we refer to it, near the villas, has a name. What is it called?

 

[Muushka]

Would that be "Hidden Springs"???

 

[jimmytammy]

Would that be "Hidden Springs"???

 

[jimmytammy]

How tall are the totem poles in the main lobby? This does not include the one with Mickey at the top

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Both of the large authentic Totem Poles are 55-feet tall.

 

[bzzelady]

We're staying at BWV July 15-24.

Granny,

I'll be at BWV too...taking my DM/DD7 on a cruise and she wanted to stay over in the Epcot area before and after. We will be there July 18-19 and my July 22-25 waitlist just came through.
I also plan to make a trip over the to our beloved home

 

[jimmytammy]

Both of the large authentic Totem Poles are 55-feet tall.

You have been doing your homework

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

You have been doing your homework.

Jimmytammy
I've been answering questions about the Wilderness Lodge and the Villas @ Wilderness Lodge for so many years now over on the FAQ Threads. I love it when you ask a question I have to actually think about.

Beckie

 

[KathyRN137]

Just read a report from 5/08 saying that all the deluxes are slated for an upgrade in the sheets and towels.

WL & WLV's are upgrading November 3rd.

Hmm. Same day as we check in! Wonder if the beds will already have been made before the switch.... Oh well, doesn't change the fact that I'll be thrilled to be staying there for the first time!!

Kathy

 

[ransom]

Hi fellow VWL groupies!

I just wanted to drop in and share my good news that DW and I just made an offer on a VWL contract through resale!

We've been thinking about this since we got back from our first WDW trip last December. Like most folks, we ran the numbers nine ways from Sunday, discussed it to death (we even took an entire day two Saturdays ago and did nothing but talk about it, looking at the whole thing from every angle we could think of), and finally decided this morning that it really, really is a good thing for us and we really, really aren't going to change our minds or get cold feet or a bad case of the wish-we-wouldn't-have's.

So, here's hoping that everything goes smoothly and that we'll soon be official DVCers before too long.

Thank you to everyone who gave us advice and encouragement, and especially the friendly welcome!

 

[Muushka]

Well hot-diggity-dog! It sounds like you did some real soul-searching for the VWL thing! Fingers crossed that all goes well with the resale and soon we will be welcoming you home .

 

[jimmytammy]

Sending more Moose Dust in hopes that all goes well for you folks in getting that resale locked in soon.

 

[jimmytammy]

oh no, not again!

OK folks, got another one for ya.

How many stories tall is the main lobby at our beloved lodge?