The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[blossomz]

Hi all...well we're back from a glorious week at the Lodge. It was great. We had a woods view, near the pool. 3535, 2 BR. All was very nice..no problems with the room. It was HOT so we decided to only go to the parks during cooler times, which left us with more time to enjoy the lodge. I read a book in the Iron Spike room, relaxed by the quiet pool with a yummy frozen latte in hand, rented bikes one morning and rode all around to the Fort. That was really great. The music was off at the Villas when we got there so we mentioned it and it was soon back on. There seems to be some new nice additions to the loop. We saw LOTS of wildlife...bunnies, ducks, birds, deer, a black snake and even an armadillo! We used Sturdy Branches and ventured over to SSR to try the spa...that I really must recommend! AAH....

Anyway..the food was great as always..Artist Point and Roaring Forks. We also did JIKO on Chef Annette Greccho's last night and visted Alfredo's one last time...we'll really miss them.

They began taking down the wand at Epcot...

Well..guess that's enough for now! Just thought I'd check in with everyone since it's been kind of quiet!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sounds like yall had a great time. Its always nice just to take in what the Lodge has to offer and not feel like you cant wait to get to the parks.

You mentioned the music....were there songs that you recognized from past trips in the loop? Just curious.

 

[blossomz]

No...there seemed to be some new...but quite appropriate....pieces! Lots of Native American drums!

 

[RichieGraciemom]

I will be staying in the villas for the first time this august. Do they have kid activities by the pool? I cant wait and the idea of renting bikes sounds heavenly, my two kids picked this one for our trip and I think I am more excited.

 

[blossomz]

They have GREAT kids activities by the pool! Check your newsletter when you check in...rubber ducky races, balloon volleyball, lady bug release, and more! The bike ride really was great. As hot as it was, it was actually cool in the shade of all of the trees! We even stopped for lunch at the Buffeteria at the Fort which was really fun. You can also stop to see the horses and the ponies. Sadly, the petting zoo is gone...

 

[RichieGraciemom]

They have GREAT kids activities by the pool! Check your newsletter when you check in...rubber ducky races, balloon volleyball, lady bug release, and more! The bike ride really was great. As hot as it was, it was actually cool in the shade of all of the trees! We even stopped for lunch at the Buffeteria at the Fort which was really fun. You can also stop to see the horses and the ponies. Sadly, the petting zoo is gone...

thank you. I also miss discovery island, I remember pre kids my husband and I walking around there. I have a feeling I will be a groupie once I return. cant wait.

 

[blossomz]

thank you. I also miss discovery island, I remember pre kids my husband and I walking around there. I have a feeling I will be a groupie once I return. cant wait.

Great! Make sure you let us know!

 

[jimmytammy]

No...there seemed to be some new...but quite appropriate....pieces! Lots of Native American drums!

Thanks! I was beggining to think I was losing it, cause I was sure that wasnt the same music as before. I sure am gonna miss that music. Oh well, change is enevitable.

 

[blossomz]

All is not lost though, there was still a substantial amount of the original music. I can't say the change was bad..it still fits very well with the Lodge.

Oh...also saw Stan! He looks as good as ever! We gave him a t-shirt from our home town and he was thrilled!

 

[jimmytammy]

All is not lost though, there was still a substantial amount of the original music. I can't say the change was bad..it still fits very well with the Lodge.

Oh...also saw Stan! He looks as good as ever! We gave him a t-shirt from our home town and he was thrilled!

He is such a nice man. We got a letter from him last week. He thanked us for the pic frame and told us to write. He really does appreciate when people stop to say hello to him.

Im glad they have kept some of the original music. I know its a bit of a trivial thing, but for me its part of the majesty and lure of the Lodge.

 

[MaryJ]

Im glad they have kept some of the original music. I know its a bit of a trivial thing, but for me its part of the majesty and lure of the Lodge.

I couldn't have said it better!

 

[DiznEeyore]

Just popped in to say I've added the moose to my signature ... we just passed ROFR on 100 VWL points, so we own there again! Dh is so excited that he'll get to celebrate the big 4-0 at *his* Lodge!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just popped in to say I've added the moose to my signature ... we just passed ROFR on 100 VWL points, so we own there again! Dh is so excited that he'll get to celebrate the big 4-0 at *his* Lodge!

That's great...we celebrated DH's 60th a few years back with a DCL cruise and a night at VWL !

Bobbi

 

[DiznEeyore]

That's great...we celebrated DH's 60th a few years back with a DCL cruise and a night at VWL !

Bobbi

Ooh, I love that idea!! Isn't the DCL cruise wonderful?

I hope we'll now have many years of celebrating b-days and anniversaries at VWL!

 

[Muushka]

Just popped in to say I've added the moose to my signature ... we just passed ROFR on 100 VWL points, so we own there again! Dh is so excited that he'll get to celebrate the big 4-0 at *his* Lodge!

That Moose looks really good on you!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Ooh, I love that idea!! Isn't the DCL cruise wonderful?

I hope we'll now have many years of celebrating b-days and anniversaries at VWL!

Yes...DH and I love cruises, and DCL's Castaway Cay is the best private island that we've been to!

Each celebration at WDW, but especially those at the VWL are the best!!! We have friends who in 60+ years of life had never been to WDW, so when we offered to take them a few Decembers ago, I offered them 4 nights SV at Boardwalk or 3 nights VWL, and they chose VWL because "We know how much you have always talked about it, and we want to see the best." They're coming back with us next December.

Bobbi

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Yes...DH and I love cruises, and DCL's Castaway Cay is the best private island that we've been to!

Each celebration at WDW, but especially those at the VWL are the best!!! We have friends who in 60+ years of life had never been to WDW, so when we offered to take them a few Decembers ago, I offered them 4 nights SV at Boardwalk or 3 nights VWL, and they chose VWL because "We know how much you have always talked about it, and we want to see the best." They're coming back with us next December.

Bobbi

I hope they are not family because you will never get rid of them.
Chris

 

[jimmytammy]

Just popped in to say I've added the moose to my signature ... we just passed ROFR on 100 VWL points, so we own there again! Dh is so excited that he'll get to celebrate the big 4-0 at *his* Lodge!

Thats great! Doesnt it feel good

 

[DiznEeyore]

That Moose looks really good on you!

Thank you!

Thats great! Doesnt it feel good

Yes it does! We were so happy to find the perfect VWL contract and even happier that we passed ROFR now!

 

[Granny]

Found this a few pages back...and wondering if everyone was hibernating during the summer!

Or were we just waiting for a bear to cross the road? I think if I ever really saw a bear crossing there I'd be too stunned to drive!