The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[KathyRN137]

Just feeling really good this morning and want to share:

Only six weeks until our first stay at VWL!!!


Kathy

 

[Muushka]

Just feeling really good this morning and want to share:

Only six weeks until our first stay at VWL!!!


Kathy

WoooHooo! I would be feeling really good too! I hope your first stay is GREAT!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Have a great time Kathy! Maybe we will cross paths. Our last day there will be the 26th of Oct. What a sad day that will be, having to drive back under those arches going the wrong way

 

[blossomz]

That is too funny...we always call our last day "the sad day"!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Will anyone be there for Halloween? We'll have the little DGC and family, so no late nights for us, no MNSSHP, but we can't wait to take them trick or treating where it's available. The DGC are busy picking out Disney costumes! Last year the family didn't tell them, this year they know, I think it's going to be a long month's wait for them!!!! ...for me too.

DH says that he is no longer sad to leave WDW (we did leave AKV just this past Tuesday) because he knows that he'll be back. Me? I still get sad, just a bit, but yes, I do.

Bobbi

 

[Granny]

By the way-just got my passporter newsletter and they are reporting the it was announced that there will be DVC villas at the Grand California resort..another sister to our lodge! The same architect will be doing the new addition.

Well that explains why I thought the artist rendering of GVC was really great!

I'd like to buy that architect a Budweiser some day!

 

[Happydinks]

We love Ocean City and especially Cape May ! We've never been lucky enough to spot dolphins at Ocean City but have in Cape May. A friend of mine from work was at Ocean City, NJ a few years ago. She and her friend were in waist deep water when a whole pod of dolphin swam around them and then out to sea. How cool would that be ?

Now that would have been awesome! We haven't ever been to the "other park" where you can swim with the dolphins, etc - but our DNiece did with her Mom and Dad last year when we treated the family members to a week in WDW at the VWL. It was good to go back to see OC - many changes though - too many of the old beach cottages given way to the cookie cutter duplexes. We stayed at the Atlantis Inn B and B - which was lovely - one block from upper end of the boardwalk. Highly recommend it - esp since you are not far away and could run down there for a weekend!

 

[MaryJ]

That is too funny...we always call our last day "the sad day"!

Our last day just got a little sadder. Delta called to say our flight has been changed. Now we leave 45 minutes sooner, so that means we have to leave VWL sooner too!

 

[jimmytammy]

Granny...love the picture! Cant wait to make that 1st trip to the west coast. Now I have an excuse!!

MaryJ...I hate when that happens. Delta has done that to us several times.

 

[MaryJ]

Granny...love the picture! Cant wait to make that 1st trip to the west coast. Now I have an excuse!!

MaryJ...I hate when that happens. Delta has done that to us several times.

Can't complain too much. We got the tickets with frequent flier miles, so we aren't out any real money, but still....

 

[jimmytammy]

Does anyone know what time it opens in the morning. I know, I know, who wants to excercise while on vacation?

Not that I necessarily do, but it would help to have something to do in the mornings before everybody else is up. I need to keep somewhat on my time schedule so when I get back to reality, it wont be so hard to get up outta bed to go to work.

DD suggested SB and I agreed that would be a good way to kill a bit of time. I also thought about going to the Iron Spike Room to read, but have a feeling Walt wont be there with some folks heading to the parks. Yes, that time of the morning some people were really heading out to be the 1st in line at MK. I didnt know the boat ran that early.

Its amazing what you can learn from just having a simple cold

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, I see you have a cruise coming up! I hope you have a wonderful time. Have you cruised DCL before?

I hope your son is inspired.

Hi Muushka.....yes, it's right around the corner ! This will be our 3rd Disney cruise but the first on the Eastern itinerary.
Thanks for the well-wishes !

Thanks for the update on the Passporter newsletter blossomz. And that picture is great Granny. Really beautiful. I've never been to DL, but when I do go, this is where I want to stay.

 

[Happydinks]

Our last day just got a little sadder. Delta called to say our flight has been changed. Now we leave 45 minutes sooner, so that means we have to leave VWL sooner too!

Delta is notorious for doing this - but at least they called you! They have cancelled our return flight (we have yet to receive a call but Bob checks our ressies weekly) - but lucky us - have put us on a later flight so now we have the whole day there on our "sad day".

 

[eliza61]

Does anyone know what time it opens in the morning. I know, I know, who wants to excercise while on vacation?

Not that I necessarily do, but it would help to have something to do in the mornings before everybody else is up. I need to keep somewhat on my time schedule so when I get back to reality, it wont be so hard to get up outta bed to go to work.
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The earliest I've ever gone down was at 7:00 am. but for some reason I remember there being other people in there when I arrived so I going to hazard a guess that it opens at 6:30 am.

But another thing to do, is pick up some pasteries at the broadwalk bakery the night before and then sneak downstairs to the lobby before every one else wakes up and pig out on pasteries and coffee. Unlike excercising, there is no chance of a sports injury and since you would have to walk a few yards to the main lobby, I think it qualifies as a low impact workout.

 

[Granny]

Does anyone know what time it opens in the morning. I know, I know, who wants to excercise while on vacation?

Not that I necessarily do, but it would help to have something to do in the mornings before everybody else is up. I need to keep somewhat on my time schedule so when I get back to reality, it wont be so hard to get up outta bed to go to work.

JT....according to MousePlanet, it looks like the SB hours are 6:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy the workout!

MousePlanet WDW Gym Info

 

[loribell]

The earliest I've ever gone down was at 7:00 am. but for some reason I remember there being other people in there when I arrived so I going to hazard a guess that it opens at 6:30 am.

But another thing to do, is pick up some pasteries at the broadwalk bakery the night before and then sneak downstairs to the lobby before every one else wakes up and pig out on pasteries and coffee. Unlike excercising, there is no chance of a sports injury and since you would have to walk a few yards to the main lobby, I think it qualifies as a low impact workout.

I love it!!!!

I have also enjoyed many mornings sitting alone and enjoying the peace & quiet of the just about anywhere at the lodge or villas.

 

[blossomz]

The earliest I've ever gone down was at 7:00 am. but for some reason I remember there being other people in there when I arrived so I going to hazard a guess that it opens at 6:30 am.

But another thing to do, is pick up some pasteries at the broadwalk bakery the night before and then sneak downstairs to the lobby before every one else wakes up and pig out on pasteries and coffee. Unlike excercising, there is no chance of a sports injury and since you would have to walk a few yards to the main lobby, I think it qualifies as a low impact workout.

Yum...I'm with you!

 

[loribell]

Well that explains why I thought the artist rendering of GVC was really great!

I'd like to buy that architect a Budweiser some day!

I have been in the Grand Californian once, was in Aneheim to do some work and went to DTD to eat lunch. Although it is a beautiful lodge it just does not compare to our beloved Wikderness Lodge or even the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I think it is probably because you don't get the wow effect driving up to it because of the limited space like you do at WL & AKL. The inside though is gorgeous!

 

[Happydinks]

But another thing to do, is pick up some pasteries at the broadwalk bakery the night before and then sneak downstairs to the lobby before every one else wakes up and pig out on pasteries and coffee. Unlike excercising, there is no chance of a sports injury and since you would have to walk a few yards to the main lobby, I think it qualifies as a low impact workout.

This cracks us up! Everytime we're there we walk passed SB on our way to RF for a snack, coffee, etc - look at it and go "maybe tomorrow........". Sanity quickly returns and we rationalize not going by saying "you know, we're walking about 6 miles a day in the parks anyway, let's just go to RF and get coffee and.... ". You're right - no chance of sports injury that way - unless you trip on a duck or rabbit on your way to RF!

 

[lenshanem]

I've also been in the Grand Californian and it is very similar to WL, but not as rustic feeling. Really, WL, AKL and GC all are similar to me and I love all three.