The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[50 years Too!]

Here is a family pic from Halloween night.

Just got the photopass CD. Now I can share some photos.

Great pic of the family enjoying MNSSHP. How fun!


Barb,

Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. Thanks for sharing. I especially enjoyed the picture of you two with Mickey and Minnie! Do they only come out on Christmas Eve and Day? Would love to get one of those next December.
Sorry about the Zune

Deb

 

[50 years Too!]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share the details of your trip! Sounds like you had a lovely time.

May I ask what it is like staying on the first floor? We are thinking about staying in a studio when we go next December and it seems that many of them are on the first floor. You said you had a woods view. Does that mean you were facing the back of the resort (bay side) or the front (bus side)? If you are facing the front of the building, is noise ever an issue? Which do you recommend requesting?

Also, do they still have the refillable mugs at VWL/Roaring Forks? Do they have the WL logo or are they still Year of a Million Dreams?

Your photos were gorgeous! Love that Christmas tree in the main lobby. Did they have nice decorations at the villas too?

So many questions... hope you don't mind! Glad you are back.

Jill

Cheer4Bison, by your posting numbers I guess you are new. Welcome to the VWL groupie thread! What a great webname.

Deb

 

[Christine & family]

I was so happy to see this thread. We closed on our VWL contract through DVC in December so I can now officially say that the Lodge is home!

 

[Muushka]

I was so happy to see this thread. We closed on our VWL contract through DVC in December so I can now officially say that the Lodge is home!

WooHoo!! A new groupie!!! At the best time of year!!!

Grab yourself a Moose and stay with us a spell!!!
I know it will look really good on you!

The Moose just can't help it.....

He just has to dance when new Groupies come aboard!!

 

[Muushka]

Great pic of the family enjoying MNSSHP. How fun!


Barb,

Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. Thanks for sharing. I especially enjoyed the picture of you two with Mickey and Minnie! Do they only come out on Christmas Eve and Day? I remember them being at WL when we were there in the late 90's. But this past Christmas is the only other time they we have been there at Christmas. Granny mentioned that they were not there last Christmas. . So you should only book there when we are there! (Did I use the word 'there' too much???) Would love to get one of those next December.
Sorry about the Zune

Deb

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks Deb and Maria. We had a wonderful time. Still have candy left over from that night.

Welcome Home Christine. I don't know if I should say that since we are just in the process of acquiring our first contract. Forgive me if I'm out of place but I couldn't resist. And like Muushka says; welcome to the groupies thread.

Rob

 

[blossomz]

mickeymorse that photo is priceless!

 

[Happydinks]

Just back to the threads after all the hohoho'ing - and Barb's back! Welcome back - your vacation looks like it was WONDERFUL!

Just wanted to wish all everyone a very HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTHY New Year!

Time to go party!

Bob and Leslie

 

[mickeymorse]

Thanks blossomz.

I want to wish everyone here a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. May 2008 be the best year yet.

Rob

 

[ransom]

Happy New Year, fellow groupies! May 2008 be the best year yet!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks Happydinks, mickeymorse and ransom ! All the best in 2008 to everyone !

 

[Muushka]

Yes, a very happy, healthy, and joyous New Year to all Groupies.

And as Granny says, what the heck, Happy New Year to everyone!

 

[zeph317]

this may be a REALLY stupid question (no comments, please ) but we are heading down for our first stay at VWL on Wednesday - and it occurred to me to ask - is there any way to get our belongings to our room in lieu of the bellboy? Carts of any sort, or do we just do the pack mule thing and make a lot of trips?

thanks!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

but we are heading down for our first stay at VWL on Wednesday - and it occurred to me to ask - is there any way to get our belongings to our room in lieu of the bellboy? Carts of any sort, or do we just do the pack mule thing and make a lot of trips?

Hi.....I believe if the carts aren't in use by the bellhops, you can use them. But if it's busy at check-in, I'd just go with a bellhop.
Have a great first visit !

 

[SantaRay]

Just found this thread and thought I'd join in. We stayed at WL the third week that they were open and fell in love with the place. We had considered buying DVC early on, but when the Villas were announced there was no more considering. It was a sure thing!

We returned from a stay at CR on 12-24 and while it was nice, it just wasn't home. Hope we can get back soon.

Best wishes to all for a Happy and healthy New Year!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome Santa Ray ! Thanks for joining in. Happiness in the new year to you as well.

 

[jimmytammy]

HAPPY NEW YEARto all my fellow Groupies. Sending Moose Dust to all of you in hopes of a great year!

 

[beachwarmer]

We have returned from our 19 day trip...and the last 12 at VWL were amazing. We had the best time.

We bought VWL when I could not get a reservation at WL when I called 499 days in advance ( when they allow you to book a room) We knew we would love it but after staying there words can not really do it justice. It was the first of many trips home we will be making.

We stayed in a studio on the second floor facing the pool just down the short hall. We were lucky enough to be the Flag Family on Dec 27th with Ranger Stan. Santa was in the main lobby Christmas Eve...and he was the really one according to my DD.

I will post photos when I have a chance to download them. It has been crazy since we got home....and more snow again today.

Sorry I never saw Muushka. Glad to hear you had a great trip too.

Kelly

 

[loribell]

Mushka it was me that didn't see them last year but Granny said they were there. He even posted some really great pics, at least pics of Mickey - don't remember if Minnie was in them.

Anyway, glad you had a great trip.


Kelly - Your trip sounds fabulous too! Wish I had been there.


HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

 

[mickeymorse]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time Kelly. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Welcome to Santa Ray.

Rob