The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[Muushka]

Great links Diz, thanks.

Say, did anyone catch Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel tonight? She was you-know-where for Christmas!
And Granny, you will appreciate that she stayed at BWV.

They are showing it again tonight at 12.

 

[vwlvette]

Thanks to all for asking to see the pic, When I am on my home PC I will try to remember to post the pic, I can't from work, lol.

 

[mickeymorse]

Hello Everyone. I loved lurking on this thread, I figured it was time to subscribe. We just recently came back from OKW at halloween on rented points and did the tour while we were there. My DW and I decided we love WDW too much not to own a piece of the magic. But instead of SSR or AKV we knew we had to own at VWL. Reading all the posts only reaffirms our decision. Now its just a matter of waiting for the right contract to become available. I sure hope we don't have to wait too terribly long. We have only been back for 6 weeks and already miss it too much. I have never been in the Villas but from the way everything has been described by everyone, I won't be disappointed. Can't wait to hear Welcome Home for the first time as owners. Maybe even one day I might make it to Groupie status!!

Rob

 

[Muushka]

Hello Everyone. I loved lurking on this thread, I figured it was time to subscribe. We just recently came back from OKW at halloween on rented points and did the tour while we were there. My DW and I decided we love WDW too much not to own a piece of the magic. But instead of SSR or AKV we knew we had to own at VWL. Reading all the posts only reaffirms our decision. Now its just a matter of waiting for the right contract to become available. I sure hope we don't have to wait too terribly long. We have only been back for 6 weeks and already miss it too much. I have never been in the Villas but from the way everything has been described by everyone, I won't be disappointed. Can't wait to hear Welcome Home for the first time as owners. Maybe even one day I might make it to Groupie status!!

Rob

We don't require ownership to become a Groupie. Heck, you more than qualify because you have not visited our beloved Lodge and you already love it! So please, grab yourself a couple of siggies and join in the fun.

Pre-welcome home!!!

PS Just wondering what it is about the lodge that you know that you will love it??

 

[diznyfanatic]

Hello Everyone. I loved lurking on this thread, I figured it was time to subscribe. We just recently came back from OKW at halloween on rented points and did the tour while we were there. My DW and I decided we love WDW too much not to own a piece of the magic. But instead of SSR or AKV we knew we had to own at VWL. Reading all the posts only reaffirms our decision. Now its just a matter of waiting for the right contract to become available. I sure hope we don't have to wait too terribly long. We have only been back for 6 weeks and already miss it too much. I have never been in the Villas but from the way everything has been described by everyone, I won't be disappointed. Can't wait to hear Welcome Home for the first time as owners. Maybe even one day I might make it to Groupie status!!

Rob

Rob - As our Chairman of the Groupies, Muushka, has already said so well, you are already "home" here and you don't have to pass ROFR in order to join us! Love of the Lodge is the only Groupie requirement!

So a huge, early WELCOME HOME and some extra moose dust for finding that perfect VWL contract!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Hello Muushka. Thanks for welcoming me into the (fold)? Group of Mooses

As for the answer to your question... When my DW and I honeymooned at Dixie Landings way back in 95, we decided to see as many resorts as we could and had the old jaw drop when we first walked into the lobby at the Lodge. Unfortunately we stayed offsite the next 2 times until this past trip. We tried to rent points at VWL but could only stay at OKW as that was the home resort and there wasn't any availability at the 7 mth window. We all enjoyed our stay at OKW but in the back of our mind was WL. After taking the tour, Lisa (my lovely wife) let me know that her preference would be VWL even if it meant giving up 15 yrs. Now don't get mad at me, but my first thought was that I wanted the full 50 yrs at AKV and would go to VWL whenever there would be room. It didn't take too much to convince me that 35 yrs at VWL is the right thing to do. Besides, maybe Disney will offer an extension!!

Hopefully there is a return trip in the near future

Rob

 

[diznyfanatic]

Well, Rob...you totally just made a new Groupie BFF with Muushka! Not only are you a Groupie at heart, but you also belong to the original fan club of Dixie Landings of which Muushka also belongs!

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks disnyfanatic. I really appreciate the early Welcome Home.

SOON!!!!!!

Rob

 

[50 years Too!]

Mickeymorse, you and Lisa are "moose quality" members of the groupies, even if you don't own yet. Welcome!
We bought into our favorite resort as an add-on. It was surprisingly easy to get our points. We started with 50, added 50 more, than decided, after our wonderful stay in September, to add another 100! Points available each time.
(We have a Dec UY).
Everyone has their favorite ahh moment at VWL, but ours is experiencing the tranquility when we walk over from the lodge lobby to the villa lobby right after check-in. There's just something about that music, nature, and cozy surroundings that makes us happy.
Make sure you rent bikes and ride over to Fort Wilderness on your first trip home. So much fun!

Deb

 

[mickeymorse]

I never did warm up to the name POR

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks Deb. We are both avid runners and look forward to running between FW and the villas regularly.

 

[ldo]

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories! Elaine

 

[Granny]

As for the answer to your question... When my DW and I honeymooned at Dixie Landings way back in 95, we decided to see as many resorts as we could and had the old jaw drop when we first walked into the lobby at the Lodge.

Rob...yep, that's a classic symptom of a potential Groupie!

And you're right...buying a VWL contract is the only known medication for this...please note that I didn't say "cure" since none of us want to be cured anyway!!

Good luck in finding a contract, and may the Moose Dust be with you!

 

[diznyfanatic]

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories! Elaine

Welcome Home and a huge moose Welcome to the Groupies Ido!!!. There's nothing we love more than New Groupies around here!

Sounds like you'll be creating lots more magical Moose memories with your Mom and your own family for a long time to come. How special is that??!!

 

[Granny]

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories!

Elaine...I love your post! You obviously "get it" regarding WL/VWL and are doing a great job in spreading the Moose Dust with your family.

Are you planning on going this Christmas or a future one? Either way, it's an awesome time of year to visit there.

 

[mickeymorse]

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories! Elaine

Congratulations Elaine and don't mind me while I get over my case of DVC envy

And you're right...buying a VWL contract is the only known medication for this...please note that I didn't say "cure" since none of us want to be cured anyway!!

Good luck in finding a contract, and may the Moose Dust be with you!
Today 10:41 AM

Thanks Granny. With all the Moose dust around here, I know its just a matter of time

Rob

 

[eliza61]

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories! Elaine

Glad you love the VWL. Don't forget to rub the bears nose for good luck and pixie dust.

 

[Muushka]

Well, Rob...you totally just made a new Groupie BFF with Muushka! Not only are you a Groupie at heart, but you also belong to the original fan club of Dixie Landings of which Muushka also belongs!

You are so funny to remember that! Oh! or as Homer Simpson says "Doh"!
I just remembered my "It will always be Dixie Landings to us"! on my sig!

I never did warm up to the name POR

You don't have to warm up to that PC name! Just do what I do, call it Dixie Landings and put the POR in ()!

Hi. I'm Elaine. I grew up a WDW gal (lived nearby--and had many fun times at FT W, well before WL was around). We have dined at WCC and fell in love with WL. Can't wait to treat my parents to a DVC Christmas at VWL---I don't know whom I bought it more for, our family (DH, and 3 kids) or my Mom, who loves the Pacific NW (but who lives in FLA)--can't wait to spinkle some VWL pixie dust back to my parents--after so many happy childhood memories, as well as create our new generation's memories! Elaine

Hi Elaine! And although I am a little late (that is what I get for leaving the house instead of manning the boards!)
Welcome Home! Can't have too many Groupies is our motto!

Please grab a Moose!! It would look really good on you!

 

[50 years Too!]

Welcome Elaine!
What a good daughter you are.

 

[jimmytammy]

WELCOMEto all the new groupies!