The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[lenshanem]

Need help again with running at VWL.

I'm finally getting around to making some plans for our NYE trip based around our ADRs I made a million years back. Looks like I might need to run at night at least once. (I'm training for something.) Any thoughts on this at WL? Is that path between WL and FW lit and if so, would you consider it safe? Would it be better for me to drive over to the Poly or something and run between there and the GF?

Thanks!

 

[lenshanem]

Also, if we plan on going to the MK for EMH in the morning, but have ressies at Sci-Fi at 12:30 what do you think our best bet is?

Take the boat over to MK, then the bus to MGM?

Or take the boat to MK and back and then drive over to MGM?

Is there a Studios bus at the front of the MK now or do we still have to go to the TTC to get a bus?


Thanks!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I do not think that the path between FW and VWL is lit. I had asked once about using a flashlight then and walking to the campfire and I was discouraged from doing so by the CM.

Bobbi

 

[wildernessDad]

The accuweather report for the week before Christmas has improved! Woo hoo!

 

[smjj]

We were at WDW the week after Thanksgiving and I noticed when taking the boat to FW that it now appears that they run a seperate boat to WL and another to FW and they do not share anymore. Is this ongoing? We use to take the one boat to WL, get off and look around then reboard the next boat and continue on the FW for the HDDMR. I noticed when we were in line at the MK they were directing people to the two different boats and the one for WL then peeled off and stop at WL and we continued on to FW. We are stayin at the VWL this next Feb. and I was just wondering....smjj

 

[bobbiwoz]

This is what happened regarding the boat to FW, WL and MK when we were there the week of Halloween. The direction of stops changed in the early afternoon. We got on at the MK one afternoon and asked if we would be stopping at FW, the CM didn't answer until he looked at the time, and explained why.

Bobbi

 

[photobob]

57 days until our first adult only trip and our first stay at VWL! An early 25th anniversary present to ourselves. Can't wait, obviously we are literally counting the days..

 

[bobbiwoz]

57 days until our first adult only trip and our first stay at VWL! An early 25th anniversary present to ourselves. Can't wait, obviously we are literally counting the days..

I don't blame you...you have lots to celebrate! Congratulations, Happy Anniversary!
Bobbi

 

[wildernessDad]

I am sure that most if not all of you mooseheads have heard of Gerry Spence, the trial lawyer and log home, no log mansion owner. Check out some of the pics of it here.... Scroll down the middle tab to see some pics.

http://books.google.com/books?id=-N...sig=ySDzOXkj6Ms_HlRaKTOuZQ2i9aU#PRA1-PA147,M1

Well, it looks like he's putting it up for sale. It'll only cost you about 35 million. Check out the following.

http://www.realestatejournal.com/columnists/private/20070917-private.html

 

[50 years Too!]

My, my I'm gone for a week and all kinds of goings on are happening!
Love all the new siggies, and thanks to Mushka and disnyfanatic for sharing all the cute new ones. (I vote we make Muushka our official moosemother)
Welcome to all the new groupies, too!
Anyone going to make an offer on that little cabin in Wyoming?

Deb

 

[eliza61]

Anyone going to make an offer on that little cabin in Wyoming?

Deb

The gang and I are thinking about doing the Wyoming adventure tour by Adventures by disney. Think ole Gerry would let us rent the bunk house just to get a feel for the place. I mean, I've got to be sure that the moose (or moosess, what the heck is plural of moose? miccess) are as cool as the ones we hang out with here and the deals definitely off if they can't dance as well as Granny's moose.

E

 

[Muushka]

57 days until our first adult only trip and our first stay at VWL! An early 25th anniversary present to ourselves. Can't wait, obviously we are literally counting the days..

I hope you love our beloved Lodge as much as we groupies do. And if, when you return, you feel the urge to grab one of our VWL Groupies Sigs, please, help yourself. And if, by chance, you are overwhelmed at the excitement of the anticipation of your upcoming trip and feel that a Moose on your sig would help you along, by all means, grab one. We understand.

The gang and I are thinking about doing the Wyoming adventure tour by Adventures by disney. Think ole Gerry would let us rent the bunk house just to get a feel for the place. I mean, I've got to be sure that the moose (or moosess, what the heck is plural of moose? miccess) are as cool as the ones we hang out with here and the deals definitely off if they can't dance as well as Granny's moose.

E

I looked that trip up and it looks like it will be so much fun. I think I may try to get my husband to go somewhere other than WDW scared1: ), a Disney inspired trip would do it (just like DCL got him to cruise!).

My, my I'm gone for a week and all kinds of goings on are happening!
Love all the new siggies, and thanks to Mushka and disnyfanatic for sharing all the cute new ones. (I vote we make Muushka our official moosemother)
Welcome to all the new groupies, too!
Anyone going to make an offer on that little cabin in Wyoming?

Deb

Moosemother? I'm a child for heaven's sake!

 

[BlueFairy]

I found this posted on another tread and was wondering if anyone who has just gotten back can confirm these new routes.

Thanks.



There are new boat routes:

Please note the following changes in WDW Watercraft operations on 7 Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. The WDW Watercraft boat routes to the WL and FWC from the MK have changed effective 11/16/07. Boats to the WL and FWC leave for the World Cruise dock (center dock) at the MK. They now are as follows

The WL is now serviced by 2 Motor Cruisers (RED FLAG) and begin running each day at 0830 and terminate operations about 1 hour after the MK closes. These 2 boats run only between the MK and the WL.

The FWC is now serviced by 1 motor cruiser and 1 motor launch (GREEN FLAG) running each day from 0830 until about 1 hour after the MK closes. These boats run only between the MK and the FWC.

The 2 Motor Launches (BLUE FLAG) on Bay Lake serving the CR, WL and the FWC begin service at 0645 daily. They both run clockwise until 3 p.m. and then reverse direction at 3 p.m. These launches run until 2330.

***NOTE: If you want to go to the GF/Poly from the WL, CR or FWC by boat, you will have to go to the MK and then get the Gold flag (MK->Poly/GF) launch. In addition, there is no boat that goes directly from the CR to the MK, GF or Poly. Additional boats may be added to the Gold, Green, Red and Blue routes during periods of exceptionally high demand - like at heavy MK closings - to alleviate the guest lines at the docks. Additionally for all motor launches, strollers must be folded prior to boarding and ECVs cannot be accommodated on motor launches under any circumstances.

This is almost correct. Just back last night. Not sure whether it's permanent. The service was smooth and fast. Only ever waited for 5-10 min. The RED flag boats to MK are NOT all cruisers. It seemed that most times it was 1 crusier and 1 small launch from the WL. So if you got the cruiser, no problem. But if you got the smaller boat and had a wheelchair or stroller, it needed folding. Not great at park closing with sleeping kids, but you could always wait for the next boat.
It appeared that the GREEN flag boats for FW/MK were always the larger cruisers. Perhaps due to the large number of retirees at FW this time of year? I know there were complaints about the small boats on the camping board.
We took the BLUE boats to FW one evening and it was a small launch on the trip to and from FW.
We never had to wait for a second boat. The system seems to handle the crowds well for the most part. It did look a bit overloaded at the beginning of a sold out MVMCP evening on Tues.

We stayed at WL, not the villas. Did use the locker room after checkout and browsed around you beloved villas. Hopefully we'll get to try it out one day, but I was glad to be in the main lodge so I could visit that beautiful lobby at- will with my coffee.
The cranes were still up on the exterior of the villas (poolside) early in the week, but I didn't see them on checkout day. Don't know if they had stopped or moved on to the woods view side.

Sad to be home.

 

[Happydinks]

Good morning Groupies!

Just back from our 9 days in the world (late last night - thank you Delta for delaying our return) - and have to say - it was a fabulous experience! Candlelight Processional 2 nights - Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser) and Monique Coleman (HS Musical 2) were the readers - and they were both great. The beloved Lodge and Villas are stunning with AK a close second. The Christmas Party was lots of fun (ate too many cookies and drank too much cocoa!). And the Osborne lights - amazing! Have to say though - 9 days on the Dining Plan - an awful lot of food!!! Just wanted to check in with you all - now it's out to clean up the yard (and work off the Disney Dining pounds!).

Oh - if anyone who is going and using the Dining Experience Card between now and the end of the year (we did both plans) - check your bill before tipping! Some of the lounges and restaurants (yes, we consumed a bit of alcohol) - have already switched and are adding back in the 18% - which is the change over officially beginning Jan. 1, 2008!

Later all!

 

[loribell]

Happydinks - Neil Patrick Harris was the reader at the Candlelight Processional we attended last year. We were very impressed with him.

Glad you had a great time. Don't you just hate it when the airlines try to put a damper on a terrific trip.

 

[Muushka]

Welcome home Happydinks! It sounds like you had a great vacation at our beloved. Tell me, was there still a lot of construction going on at the villas? And you got to do the CP twice! Lucky moosie-dogs! We will be doing 4 days of DDP after a 7 night cruise. I don't even want to think of the poundage! Glad it was a good time. Muush

 

[Happydinks]

Welcome home Happydinks! It sounds like you had a great vacation at our beloved. Tell me, was there still a lot of construction going on at the villas? And you got to do the CP twice! Lucky moosie-dogs! We will be doing 4 days of DDP after a 7 night cruise. I don't even want to think of the poundage! Glad it was a good time. Muush

Actually, they are painting the Villas - and it goes on every day from 9 to 5. We didn't check to see when it was going to be completed - but we had a woods view, 1st floor studio - and they were on our side of the building the entire week.

Oh yea - "big" news. We chatted with Ranger Stan yesterday - and he said that he probably will retire this next year. His quote "I'll be 80 on May 9th, and I don't want to work until the day my toes are pointed skyward permanently!"

DDP was great - except we got to the end of the week and had so many snack credits left. On our way out of the lodge we stopped and bought frosted brownies with our credits and transported them across state lines - and through airport security!

 

[wildernessDad]

Looks like the weather the week before Xmas is somewhat iffy at this moment. Ponchos may be in order or may not.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the VWL construction update, HD.

Say, WD, does that weather forecast apply to the Caribbean also?

 

[50 years Too!]

Welcome back Happydinks. Glad you had a great time.
Any pictures coming soon?

Deb