The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Muushka]

W.D is on a roll... CONGRATS !!!!

MOOSE BOY !!

I love it! Moose Boy! Yes, congrats WD.

And I love that Moose picture, keliblue.

I love this thread, just wanted to let you all know .

 

[MiaSRN62]

Congrats to ransom, jaurban and wildernessdad for their recent add-ons and memberships at VWL !
May the Moose be with you and happy future stays ! But ransom....you're gonna have to find a way to get there before Nov '08 ! How can u stand that long a wait !? Happy planning in the meantime though

 

[vwlvette]

ay the Moose be with you and happy future stays !

LOL, got to love that quote!! Gonna use that one myself.

 

[ransom]

But ransom....you're gonna have to find a way to get there before Nov '08 ! How can u stand that long a wait !? Happy planning in the meantime though

I know! Those points are burning a hole in my pocket!

It'll be tough not staying in a room we "own," but thankfully we have our upcoming stay at WL in December to tide us over. (Plus we're hoping to make it to DLR next spring.)

But the big thing that's helping me with the wait for using our points for the first time is the possibility that my parents might be able to come with us on that trip in Nov 2008. If they both feel well enough, it would be extra magical to take them there and let them do whatever they'd like to do for a week or so.

Of course it'd be wonderful to somehow fit in a trip to VWL on our own before having guests, but that doesn't appear to be in the cards...

 

[jaurban]

I did the signature! Now for the moose and the May 2008 vacation plans.

Looking forward to coming home!

 

[wildernessDad]

I've been a moose head since 2005. I just added on MORE points. I am going to bring some friends next year. That will be interesting. I am sure that they will love it, unlike someone I brought this year. That is another story. I could not believe this guy. Oh well. His wife did like it.

 

[Muushka]

I've been a moose head since 2005. I just added on MORE points. I am going to bring some friends next year. That will be interesting. I am sure that they will love it, unlike someone I brought this year. That is another story. I could not believe this guy. Oh well. His wife did like it.

Yeah, I remember you.
You are the one that was in the closet for 2 years till this thread brought you out of hiding!
Now look at you!

We have some friends that visit us often from S FL. 2 of them thought the sun rose and sat on VWL. The other 2 didn't comment on it at all, but when they stayed with us at OKW they were all over it! "Why don't you always stay here". Go figure.

 

[wildernessDad]

Yeah, I remember you.
You are the one that was in the closet for 2 years till this thread brought you out of hiding!
Now look at you!

We have some friends that visit us often from S FL. 2 of them thought the sun rose and sat on VWL. The other 2 didn't comment on it at all, but when they stayed with us at OKW they were all over it! "Why don't you always stay here". Go figure.

You pegged me! I am just glad to be out of the closet! Go moose heads!

 

[jimmytammy]

We just added on 100 more points at VWL! I am very happy about this as I love this place very much!

Dont it feel good?

 

[ramkam]

Coming home to VWL from California in ..... 50 minutes!

 

[blossomz]

Hey...we'll look for you! We'll be there soon!!

 

[melk]

Okay groupies, reassure me that we will have a great vacation despite not staying at VWL .

Because DH insisted we "try someplace new" we will be at the Boardwalk next month for 5 days. But I'm starting to have second thoughts. I love VWL. I think I will miss VWL. In fact I'm already longing for VWL. But the clincher was last night when DD said "If we go next year can we stay at the Wilderness Lodge?....I miss it."

So although I am excited to be going, I'm afraid I'll be just a bit homesick.....

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Who's doing the CP this winter? This will be our(2 adults and 2 kids) first experience with this so we opted for San Angel Inn at 4:15 w/ 6:45 show. Good first try? These trips are killing me with anticipation. What else do you guys have special planned for the Christmas Season? The Christmas tree sharing thing gives me goose bumps anyone else.
Thanks
Chris

 

[Granny]

Okay groupies, reassure me that we will have a great vacation despite not staying at VWL .

Because DH insisted we "try someplace new" we will be at the Boardwalk next month for 5 days. But I'm starting to have second thoughts. I love VWL. I think I will miss VWL. In fact I'm already longing for VWL. But the clincher was last night when DD said "If we go next year can we stay at the Wilderness Lodge?....I miss it."

So although I am excited to be going, I'm afraid I'll be just a bit homesick.....

Well, I'm not sure how to tell you this, but....


...you're going to have a great vacation!!!

We decided to try something besides VWL a few years ago, and BWV was our choice for a 5 day trip. BAM!! We come home and buy a resale contract for BWV!! Yes, we liked it that much!

We now alternate between BWV and VWL trips. This year it is BWV and we are very much looking forward to it. It is very different from VWL, which is one of the reasons we really like it. Being able to walk to two parks is extremely cool, as is the choice of restaurants and activities on the Boardwalk itself. It almost feels like we have gone somewhere besides WDW because it is so different from VWL. So it helps keep WDW fresh for us while keeping VWL in the mix of places to stay.

Obviously, our BWV purchase has not diminished our love of VWL. And we will make a point of going over to WL at least once during the trip and grabbing a sandwich at Roaring Fork and eat outside, soaking up the atmosphere. Yes, it can make us a bit homesick, but mostly it just reminds us of the great time we will have there on the next trip!

Go ahead and enjoy yourself. You have many more years to enjoy VWL, and a little change of pace will be good for you!

 

[Granny]

Who's doing the CP this winter? This will be our(2 adults and 2 kids) first experience with this so we opted for San Angel Inn at 4:15 w/ 6:45 show. Good first try? These trips are killing me with anticipation. What else do you guys have special planned for the Christmas Season? The Christmas tree sharing thing gives me goose bumps anyone else.
Thanks
Chris

Chris...we did CP last Christmas on December 26. It was our first trip to WDW at that time of year and CP was tremendous! The San Angel Inn is fine, as is the timing of the show.

The tree sharing thing is extremely cool as well! We got in one one and thoroughly enjoyed it. We decorated our balcony, put lights in the windows, and had no problem getting into the Christmas spirit in the warm climate of Florida. Of course, WL/VWL itself is awesome with the decorations and such. But the tree that was shared with us capped off the whole experience as we were able to have fun putting it up, decorating it and putting presents next to it for the kids.

Christmas at VWL? Doesn't get much better than that!!!

 

[Muushka]

Who's doing the CP this winter? This will be our(2 adults and 2 kids) first experience with this so we opted for San Angel Inn at 4:15 w/ 6:45 show. Good first try? These trips are killing me with anticipation. What else do you guys have special planned for the Christmas Season? The Christmas tree sharing thing gives me goose bumps anyone else.
Thanks
Chris

Great first try!

We will be enjoying our favorite Christmas program again this year (our 15th year in a row!). We will be going Christmas Eve and had to get up at crack-thirty to get it!
We are trying the new Italian restaurant.

Our other plans for the Christmas season is we are doing a cruise just prior to VWL. Non-DCL, but it will be great.

We will bring our own tree again this year. The swap didn't work out too well for us last year .

We will probably not be doing the parks too much. We are not a fan of crowded. But to wake up on Christmas day at VWL will be a new treat for us. We plan on WC for breakfast and dinner! And we will visit the other resorts and just relax.

I hope you have a wonderful time at the CP!

 

[loribell]

We did the CP for the first time last year and absollutely loved it. We had our first ever dinner at Le Cellier with the package and love it too!

The swaps are a really neat thing but I didn't get in on one. I wanted to know for sure that I had a tree in my room for Christmas eve & day so I went and bought a small one from Wal-mart after we got to Orlando. Okay, who are we kidding now, I wanted to have my very own set of Disney decorations to bring back home with me!!!!

 

[bpmorley]

Who's doing the CP this winter? This will be our(2 adults and 2 kids) first experience with this so we opted for San Angel Inn at 4:15 w/ 6:45 show. Good first try? These trips are killing me with anticipation. What else do you guys have special planned for the Christmas Season? The Christmas tree sharing thing gives me goose bumps anyone else.
Thanks
Chris

That the same thing we did last year. You picked a good restaurant. Make sure you get over to see the Osborne lights in MGM

 

[ammo]

Who's doing the CP this winter?

We have never seen the CP before, but this may be the year. We will be at VWL the week before Christmas (16th through 23rd). Does everybody think we need to book a dining package to be able to see the show? Thanks.

 

[Muushka]

If you are on the dining plan, definatly. Well, come to think of it unless you enjoy waiting in a really really long line with a chance that you may not get in, I would buy!

If not on the DDP, some of the restaurants are much gentler on the wallet if you go for the lunch time. Otherwise it is pretty pricey. We have always gotten the CP package (except for that first year before we realized what was going on).

We will be arriving the day you leave! See ya in the lobby and have a great time.