The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[bobbiwoz]

It has been quite a long time since I have posted but I felt the need for coming "home" or at least as close to home as I can. This Thanksgiving Day is different from any others I have had. I am currently deployed to Iraq and, for the first time, away from family during this holiday. The holidays are a trying and depressing time for the majority of us here and I have seen it on people's faces all week long. It is even more trying for many of use due to the lengthened deployment of 15 months so we know we will be doing the same thing next year. But, this is a day to be thankful and I am trying to focus on that. So, here are some of the things I am thankful for:

1.The freedom to go to religious services of my choice
2.My beautiful and healthy daughters, Emily and Alexis
3.My incredible husband of 16 years, Rich, who is truly the best daddy in the world
4.My mother, step dad, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and all the other family members and friends all over the country and world.
5.The health of all my family members and especially for my mother-in-law who is a ALL/AML survivor x 3 years. Every day is a blessing.
6.Internet and the ability to stay in contact with my family through webcam
7.Being stationed at a relatively safe post
8.Comfortable living quarters
9.Running water
10.A bathroom "in" my living quarters
11.Great eating facility and gym on my post
12.My bicycle so I don't have to depend on the bus system on the post
13. Knowing I only have to spend one more Thanksgiving in Iraq
14. Freedom to vote
15. My fellow soldiers, most of whom are living in much more austere conditions and in more danger on a daily basis than I - Thank You for your service and sacrifices!

And, of course, having the ability to afford and go to Disney World yearly and to the disboards for just being another way of feeling like I am at "home."

Thank you!

I shared your post with my family when we were around our Thanksgiving table. THANK YOU!
Bobbi

 

[DVC Mike]

Hey Guys,
The Wyoming Adventure is part of the "Adventures by disney" tours. You can see the entire kit and kaboodle on www.adventuresbydisney.com.

You can use your points (I know, I know- not the same value) and I haven't researched the price if you did the tour yourself but knowing Disney I can imagine it's probably a bit pricey. They do have a forum here on the dis about it.

I've heard nothing but great things about Adventures By Disney. My wife wants us to book one of the Italy tours in 2009. But looking at the point charts, even during the value season, it would use up a full year's worth of points for just one ABD trip. No way am I going to give up WDW for a whole year!

It is a bit pricey, but everyone who's taken an ABD tour that I've talked to so far highly recommends it and says it is worth it. Guess I need to start saving to pay cash...

 

[50 years Too!]

I just have to comment, DVC Mike, I am envious of all your upcoming trips!

Deb

 

[DVC Mike]

I just have to comment, DVC Mike, I am envious of all your upcoming trips!
Deb

The one I am looking forward to the most is Dec 2008 at VWL. We've never stayed at VWL during December (although we always visit WL that time of year).

 

[wildernessDad]

I have a question concerning luggage tags.

Animal Kingdom Lodge sells some really nice luggage tags. I know because we purchased four the last time that we were there.

Are there any luggage tags available for Wilderness Lodge?

 

[Granny]

I have a question concerning luggage tags.

Animal Kingdom Lodge sells some really nice luggage tags. I know because we purchased four the last time that we were there.

Are there any luggage tags available for Wilderness Lodge?

I don't recall ever seeing them in the Mercantile store at WL. But I must admit I never looked for them. Sorry...I'm not really helping!

 

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

I have a question concerning luggage tags.

Animal Kingdom Lodge sells some really nice luggage tags. I know because we purchased four the last time that we were there.

Are there any luggage tags available for Wilderness Lodge?

Yes they do. Are you talking about the ones that are kinda 3D rubberlike with the hotel logo?

 

[wildernessDad]

Yes they do. Are you talking about the ones that are kinda 3D rubberlike with the hotel logo?

Yes, I am! They have those at the Mercantile?

 

[Happydinks]

Hey groupies-

This time tomorrow - we'll be at the Lodge! I'm almost 100% again - and Bob's grateful. I understand that the decorations are SPECTACULAR at the Lodge this year - so am looking foward to the stay (this according to our favorite bartender/friend at the Lodge - Diana).

Hope everyone who's visiting during the holidays - has a great time!

Leslie

 

[wildernessDad]

Hey groupies-

This time tomorrow - we'll be at the Lodge! I'm almost 100% again - and Bob's grateful. I understand that the decorations are SPECTACULAR at the Lodge this year - so am looking foward to the stay (this according to our favorite bartender/friend at the Lodge - Diana).

Hope everyone who's visiting during the holidays - has a great time!

Leslie

I hope that you have a great stay at the Lodge! We'll be there in a little 17 days!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Trails Happy Dinks!

Have a wonderful time and be sure to let us know how much you enjoyed our beloved Wilderness Lodge at the most wonderful time of the year.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey groupies-

This time tomorrow - we'll be at the Lodge! I'm almost 100% again - and Bob's grateful. I understand that the decorations are SPECTACULAR at the Lodge this year - so am looking foward to the stay (this according to our favorite bartender/friend at the Lodge - Diana).

Hope everyone who's visiting during the holidays - has a great time!

Leslie

So excited for you. Have a wonderful time.

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

We'll be there in a little 17 days!

Envious. Have fun wildernessDad!!

Lisa

 

[blossomz]

Happydinks and wildernessDad...please think of us groupies wishing we were there...take lots of photos!! Have a great trip..

 

[Granny]

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone so it's time to start decorating the Groupies thread!

There....that looks nice!


To all who are heading to WDW for a visit, please have a wonderful and safe journey and stay. Don't forget to rub Humphrey's nose for the rest of us, and make sure you tell us all about it (with pictures) when you get back!!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Granny! That does look nice. Good job.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hey ya'll! Just bee-boppin' in to say hi.

Anyone at the Lodge recently know if the rooms have DVD players now instead of the VCRs? Trying to figure out what to ship in the Christmas box.

Thanks!

 

[Muushka]

DVD! And their movie collection is much improved since the VCR days!

Hey, aren't we going to be there the same time?

 

[cheer4bison]

Hey there Groupies!

I've got a question for you. I have heard that you can influence which room you are assigned if you fax your request to the "room assigner" at the Wilderness Lodge one week before your arrival. Is this true, or are the requests we make to member services our only avenue for influencing room assignments?

If this mythical room assigner does exist, do any of you have the fax number to reach him/her?

I'm so jealous of those of you who are VWL-bound this coming month!
Have a fabulous trip, and don't forget to post photos for those of us reading from elsewhere! Be sure to see that Cinderella castle at night. Rumor has it that it is gorgeous this year. Here is a link with some recent photos of it.

www.allearsnet.com/blogs/lindamac/2007/11/first_look_at_cinderellas_cast_1.html

Thanks for any advice you may have regarding room assignments.

Jill

 

[50 years Too!]

So glad you are feeling better Leslie. Have a fantastic time.
Lots of pics please!

Deb