The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[DVC Jen]

We leave on FRIDAY! Heading out bright and early - getting into Orlando on Sunday - staying offsite that night and checking into VWL bright and early Monday morning.


I am so excited I can barely sleep. This is going to be a very special trip for us because our oldest just graduated from high school on Sunday. I have a secret surprise planned for her at Coral Reef. ssshhhh

Anyone else going to be there next week?

 

[Granny]

We (the crowd--DF,DM, DB, DSIL, DN(3), DN(1) and Me) spent our first DVC vacation at home at VWL and it could not have been more perfect. I wanted very badly for this first visit to make a good impression with the idea that we could make this a family tradition, and VWL exceeded every expectation I had.

JW...I don't think this shocks anyone on this thread!

Glad that you had a truly magical trip with the family. As this was your first DVC trip, I'll bet more than a couple times you patted yourself on the back for purchasing DVC, and it was a great feeling to know you will be returning to that kind of accommodations year after year!

Thanks for sharing your nicely written trip report and your impressions of VWL. Seems those new sleeper sofas haven't made it out to the backwoods of VWL yet, but I'm sure they're coming at some point in the not too distant future.

Hopefully your PTDS will subside as you begin planning next year's trip!

 

[Granny]

Great trip report JW and welcome to the "groupies". I'm glad you enjoyed the boat. I think this is one of my pet peeves when folks stay at the lodge and then complain the boat to MK is too "slow". It's not a speed boat.
It's supposed to be a leisurely ride to the MK, even in the morning when your anxious to get to the parks, its a lovely ride. anyway I realize that's just me.

Not just you by any means eliza!! I agree with you 200%, and I know that most of us Groupies find that boat ride to MK to be a great feature of the resort. When my children were smaller, they got a kick out of the cars from the Contemporary "going under water" as the boat crossed the water bridge. I always enjoy the leisurely pace past the CR and look for the monorail to emege. And approaching MK from the water is a beautiful way to start a day there.

 

[Muushka]

I agree about the boat ride also. It is a ride before the rides at the parks!

(I must confess I do complain about the boat, but it is not the ride, it's the wait and the crowded conditions! I guess we just go at the wrong time of year!)

 

[ransom]

Thank you for the great trip report, JW!

After I get through the buying process for my VWL contract, I hope to take my parents to VWL. But DW and I were worried about taking them on our first trip, since we really won't know what to expect.

But your story gives me faith that it'll all work out great.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Jen ~
Congrats to your dd ! Happy graduation. Coral Reef sounds fun and I wish I was going to be there next week.......alas, I must wait until July/Aug to get to wdw (and the WL).

 

[HockeyKat]

Thanks for the report JW!

I agree about the boat... I think it is relaxing and a ride in itself. We actually took the monorail to the Contemporary from Epcot so that we could ride the boat back. However, we do WDW in relaxation mode... get up late, wander around, etc.

 

[kimberh]

Great trip report! We were there last week too. Wasn't the weather wonderful? We felt it was the best weather we have ever had. Ditto on the boat ride! I absolutely love riding it, especially over the water bridge.

 

[loribell]

The boat ride from the WL to the MK is amazing. So nice & peaceful. What a wonderful way to start and end a day at the parks.

 

[Granny]

Here's a little HM from the VWL atrium:

 

[bobbiwoz]

Loved to see the HM!

The boat to MK from VWL is a destination in itself for me! Thankfully, DH goes along!

Bobbi

 

[blossomz]

Here's a little HM from the VWL atrium:

OK..I've been to VWL enough times that I'm embarrased to ask...but where is this?

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Hi all!!
I have to say I am a groupie at this point, lurking around the thread, reading your comments Love the moose with the Mickey Ears....hoping to call VWL home soon!!

 

[Muushka]

Hi all!!
I have to say I am a groupie at this point, lurking around the thread, reading your comments Love the moose with the Mickey Ears....hoping to call VWL home soon!!

Well welcome! Let us know when we can give you an official "Welcome Home"!

 

[Coastie]

So how does one get a Moose icon as part of their signature?

 

[keliblue]

So how does one get a Moose icon as part of their signature?

Hello and welcome Just Right click on the picture..go to properties.. copy the address and paste it into your sigi

 

[keliblue]

Hi all!!
I have to say I am a groupie at this point, lurking around the thread, reading your comments Love the moose with the Mickey Ears....hoping to call VWL home soon!!

Sending some special moose dust your way...

 

[Granny]

Hi all!!
I have to say I am a groupie at this point, lurking around the thread, reading your comments Love the moose with the Mickey Ears....hoping to call VWL home soon!!

DB'03....glad you found this thread. Lots of good information here as well as a bunch of passionate VWL folks!


Passionate about VWL, that is. Not passionate in general.


No wait, that fits too!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Speaking of hidden Mickey's...
I think I've seen it posted here in the past, but on my recent trip I noticed the very elusive Mickey imprint in the shower tile. It's very hard to see, let alone just happen to notice. My wife couldn't see it because she wasn't tall enough, and the light has to be hitting it just right.

Anyone else see it?

MG

 

[Granny]

OK..I've been to VWL enough times that I'm embarrased to ask...but where is this?

blossomz...no need to be embarassed. It is part of the woodwork that runs around the VWL atrium. This part is over the fireplace. Here's a bad photo that I think shows where you can find it (green circle)...