The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[ammo]

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

Thanks for the CP advice. We'll be the family with three children milking every last minute (I blame it on the kids, but I think DW knows better)!

 

[jimmytammy]

For those who have never seen CP, it is a must do. And I heavily suggest doing the dinner package. The lines get really long, you have to wait a long time, and then arent guaranteed to see it.

We wont be there like usual this Dec. at VWL but will be sending a tree down.

Sorry Muushka, didnt realize you had already answered about the importance of getting the CP package, so I will just second what you said.

 

[ammo]

For those who have never seen CP, it is a must do. And I heavily suggest doing the dinner package. The lines get really long, you have to wait a long time, and then arent guaranteed to see it.

We wont be there like usual this Dec. at VWL but will be sending a tree down.

Sorry Muushka, didnt realize you had already answered about the importance of getting the CP package, so I will just second what you said.

No apologies necessary -- I never learn anything being told just once! Work has kept me away from the boards for awhile, so I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your picture of Ranger Stan.

 

[jimmytammy]

No apologies necessary -- I never learn anything being told just once! Work has kept me away from the boards for awhile, so I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your picture of Ranger Stan.

Glad to share with yall. He is such a nice person and seems to really love his job. I hope he will be there many more years to come.

 

[Muushka]

Sorry Muushka, didnt realize you had already answered about the importance of getting the CP package, so I will just second what you said.

Not to worry. Had you come on and said that I was all wet in my assessment, then I would be upset!

Ammo, I don't think we mentioned that if you are going to book the package to not wait too long to do it. Those restaurants do fill up pretty quickly (well some do anyway!).

 

[melk]

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!

Thanks Granny! It puts my mind at ease a bit knowing that others who love VWL also enjoy BWV (they just seem so different from one another).

I've thought about going over to VWL to eat but I'm not sure I can quite do that without being homesick....

 

[Granny]

Thanks Granny! It puts my mind at ease a bit knowing that others who love VWL also enjoy BWV (they just seem so different from one another).

Yep...which is why we enjoy BWV so much. In fact, I think we won't like AKV quite as much because it has too many similarities to WL. I remember visiting there a few years ago and as we walked in DW said "Well this lobby is a WL wannabe". I guess I've trained her right! But having the same resort architect definitely makes me wonder if we would constantly be comparing it to WL, and probably coming up short. That's not an issue at BWV!

I've thought about going over to VWL to eat but I'm not sure I can quite do that without being homesick....

It does tend to do that, but so does looking at your signature!

Seriously, I understand that many don't like to visit WL when staying elsewhere. But since we got rid of commando touring of the parks, we find it nice to get a quick "WL fix" by spending a little time there. Just whets our appetites for the next trip!

Don't worry...you'll have a great trip!


ammo....I agree that a CP package is a much, much better way to see CP than waiting in a l.....o.....n....g line with the chance of not even getting in! Since you really need to make ADR's for most of your meals at that time of the year, you might as well go with the CP package. We did it at Le Cellier last Christmas and it was awesome.

 

[ammo]

Three voices of reason -- I see a trend developing here. I assume the DDE discount will apply to the CP dining package (Muushka mentioned the DDP, but we could never eat that much food)?

 

[Granny]

Three voices of reason -- I see a trend developing here. I assume the DDE discount will apply to the CP dining package (Muushka mentioned the DDP, but we could never eat that much food)?

Actually, as I recall the DDE did not apply to the CP dining package...or any dining package at WDW such as the Fantasmic Dining Package.

I'm pretty sure I'm right on that. Also, I found this on MouseSavers...

The Disney Dining Experience membership card is not accepted on holidays, including Mothers Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

 

[MaryJ]

Actually, as I recall the DDE did not apply to the CP dining package...or any dining package at WDW such as the Fantasmic Dining Package.

I'm pretty sure I'm right on that. Also, I found this on MouseSavers...

The Disney Dining Experience membership card is not accepted on holidays, including Mothers Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

I think you're right about that. We booked the CP package last year and I'm pretty sure we couldn't use our DDE card. We ate at Alfredo's and it was very nice, but since they are no more, I can't say how it would be this year. The one good thing I can say is that I left my DVC hat under my chair, and when I went back after the show, they had it for me at the front desk!

 

[ammo]

Granny, thanks for the research. I was not aware of any of the DDE restrictions.

 

[ammo]

 

[pbharris4]

I just stayed at VWl for the first time and loved it! We had an awesome location...Room 1505. It was very close to the villa pool and as close as you can get to the main pool. It was very close to the buses and main lodge as well and on the first floor. I don't think we even stepped into the Iron Spike Room. I'll definitely request that little section from now on. Oh..and we had 2 bunnies outsidfe our room several times. The giels loved that!

Although we lucked out on that location, the second half of out trip at OKW we got Bldg 51 which was on the noisy side. The bus for South Point turns around there and you can hear traffic from the main road there.

 

[ransom]

Fellow Groupies! I would like to draw on your experience and wisdom.

For our first stay at VWL, DW and I want to bring my parents along. We'd therefore need two studios. We would be staying November 16-25, most likely (Thanksgiving is the 27th).

Would I be best advised to call day by day for such a reservation? I only ask because the time to do it will be this December...when we're at WDW! I'm willing to spend the time calling MS every day if necessary, but would rather only do it once...but I don't want to miss my chance!

What would you do in my situation?

 

[Muushka]

I just stayed at VWl for the first time and loved it! We had an awesome location...Room 1505. It was very close to the villa pool and as close as you can get to the main pool. It was very close to the buses and main lodge as well and on the first floor. I don't think we even stepped into the Iron Spike Room. I'll definitely request that little section from now on. Oh..and we had 2 bunnies outsidfe our room several times. The giels loved that!

Although we lucked out on that location, the second half of out trip at OKW we got Bldg 51 which was on the noisy side. The bus for South Point turns around there and you can hear traffic from the main road there.

Bunny visitors! How fun is that? Glad you enjoyed the Lodge!

 

[Muushka]

Fellow Groupies! I would like to draw on your experience and wisdom.

For our first stay at VWL, DW and I want to bring my parents along. We'd therefore need two studios. We would be staying November 16-25, most likely (Thanksgiving is the 27th).

Would I be best advised to call day by day for such a reservation? I only ask because the time to do it will be this December...when we're at WDW! I'm willing to spend the time calling MS every day if necessary, but would rather only do it once...but I don't want to miss my chance!

What would you do in my situation?

My guess is that you would be ok for the first part of your trip to wait, but the second half I would probably start adding on day by day to be sure. Hopefully another Groupie will chime in.......

 

[jimmytammy]

Fellow Groupies! I would like to draw on your experience and wisdom.

For our first stay at VWL, DW and I want to bring my parents along. We'd therefore need two studios. We would be staying November 16-25, most likely (Thanksgiving is the 27th).

Would I be best advised to call day by day for such a reservation? I only ask because the time to do it will be this December...when we're at WDW! I'm willing to spend the time calling MS every day if necessary, but would rather only do it once...but I don't want to miss my chance!

What would you do in my situation?

It will set your mind at ease to do day by day. We have booked a few trips like that at times of the year when DVC seems more likely to fill. Just BEAR in mind that you have the 11 mos window so that gives you some cushion. Sorry, had to throw that bear in since we are taliking VWL here

 

[mprewitt]

I just added on 30 more points at VWL!

 

[ransom]

I just added on 30 more points at VWL!

Congratulations!!

If you need any help spending those points, just ask!

 

[Muushka]

I just added on 30 more points at VWL!

WooHoo!!! ​