The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[MLK-RI]

Pete spoke about this issue on a recent pod cast. The way I understand it, the longer threads use up a lot of server bandwidth and database capacity. What this means to us is that the boards become slower while the system must compile huge threads.

In an effort to keep the boards moving quickly and avoid becoming bogged down, they are going to break threads up and cap them. This doesn't mean we will be "closed down" per se just that we'll need to have "The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread 2". A continuation of our little gathering place, that will help keep the over all system running more smoothly.

Perhaps the first post in the continuation thread will have a link to this thread for those who wish to "catch up" of reference an item in here.

This is how I understand it. So the thread and our conversation can continue just in a version 2 form.

Long live the Moose!

 

[MiaSRN62]

The way you just explained it MLK-RI, makes it sound not nearly as bad. Having the link on the first page of part 2 of the thread will be helpful.


Loribell....
I don't think anyone got back to you on your question about the family rental plan. I stayed at the WL this past Aug, and I just read through the newsletter that you get upon check-in and there was no mention of it. Not sure if this mean they don't have it, or it just wasn't mentioned in the newsletter. Sorry I can't help there.

As for the question on which VWL Groupies have AKV points ........well.....we are thinking on that one. Actually all our points are at OKW. We do love that resort, but besides, BWV and OKW were the only DVC resorts that existed when we became Members. We preferred OKW over BWV and still do. We love the peaceful ambience and neighborhood feel of OKW over the more bustling BWV. We feel like of all our stays in wdw, when we stay at OKW, it feels like our disney "house". I guess because it's not attached to a big bustling hotel and lobby ? It's just more relaxing at OKW for us-----and this is a big reason we love the WL/VWL too. Ambience and atmosphere speak volumes to us. We like to relax on our vacations.
So, I thought it was a shoe-in that we would buy our add-on at VWL. But, when AKV were announced, this sparked an interest in my dh. We toured the model at SSR and Dh said he'd like to stay here to get a real "feel" for it before deciding where to add-on. So, we have 3 nights planned in Aug in a 1 bedroom. DH and I do like the fact that 5 can sleep in a one bedroom and it also has 2 bathrooms. Also, the extra years will play a factor.
But I also love the water as others have mentioned. Some of our best stays at OKW were when our balcony overlooked the Sassagoula River and we could watch the boats and wildlife on the water (kids love the otters). OKW has lots of ponds and waterways too. Lack of the water element at AKV does concern me a bit. So we will see once we've had our first actual stay there. Points at BWV, BCV or SSR don't interest us as much though we enjoy staying at these resorts from time to time just for something different. They are just not our favs.

 

[mickeymorse]

First off I want to wish WD a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

As for the thread, I like MLK RIs idea of linking the original with a new one. Can't keep a good moose down

 

[loribell]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILDERNESS DAD!​

I thought this cake looked yummy!

Maria thanks for the info. I think I will call the marina and check then I can let everyone know for sure.

Gotta keep the thread going. Part duex will soon be on it's way!

 

[wildernessDad]

I wonder what's going to happen to the WL thread over in the resorts section?

 

[lisaviolet]

Happy, oh so happy, Birthday WildernessDad!!!!

 

[gabbyrosebud]

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!

Just wondering if any of you have slept in the studio pull out couch? What size is it and is it comfortable? I'm also planning on bringing a twin size blow up bed for my DD in case we need more room. Thanks so much for your help.

 

[wildernessDad]

Thanks to all the birthday well wishers. They're telling me that I am a young looking 57. It makes me feel better.

 

[blossomz]

And a Happy Birthday from me too WildernessDad! and well wishes to the kitty GabbyRose

 

[50 years Too!]

Happy birthday Wilderness Dad!

Mia, I added on at AKV and the reason I felt "unsettled" staying there this past fall was the reason you mentioned. No river or lake. A cool, fun lodge, but the water element is definitely missing (for me, anyway).

Deb

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!

Just wondering if any of you have slept in the studio pull out couch? What size is it and is it comfortable? I'm also planning on bringing a twin size blow up bed for my DD in case we need more room. Thanks so much for your help.

Oooh. Good question about the sofa bed. I want to say full size. We have only had company use it 2 nights. They did not give us dirty looks in the AM, so I assume it was OK.

I hope that kitty continues to improve. I love cats.

Thanks to all the birthday well wishers. They're telling me that I am a young looking 57. It makes me feel better.

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!
I'm just a few years behind you.

 

[Muushka]

Happy birthday Wilderness Dad!

Mia, I added on at AKV and the reason I felt "unsettled" staying there this past fall was the reason you mentioned. No river or lake. A cool, fun lodge, but the water element is definitely missing (for me, anyway).

Deb

Interesting. I said the same thing too, about wanting water nearby. I thought I was the only one.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I'm pretty sure the fold out sofa is a double size. And it was "ok" comfy wise. My dd slept on it, but I tried it out. I definitely prefer a real bed, but it's not bad for a couple of nights. Don't think I'd prefer to sleep on it if I were staying a week or anything. But maybe that's just me.

 

[wildernessDad]

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!
I'm just a few years behind you.

Well THAT makes me feel somewhat better.

 

[WolfpackFan]

Thanks to all the birthday well wishers. They're telling me that I am a young looking 57. It makes me feel better.

Hey Dad - We're the very same age. But nobody tells me I'm young looking. But I do get all kinds of bald jokes thrown my way.

 

[DVC Mike]

Thanks to all the birthday well wishers. They're telling me that I am a young looking 57. It makes me feel better.

I'll be 51 next month, so I'm not too far behind you either!

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey,

I just want to verify my head is working properly. I have a VWL reservation checking in on March 9. If I need to cancel and not go into a holding account situation what is the last day to call?

Is it Thursday? The last day? I really just want some double checkers because I don't want to screw up. I am going right to the end, in a stubborn way, in case we hear some news regarding position being more permanent this week. We could go either way but it is more responsible not to go if we don't hear about an extension.

Thanks,

Lisa

 

[loribell]

Hey,

I just want to verify my head is working properly. I have a VWL reservation checking in on March 9. If I need to cancel and not go into a holding account situation what is the last day to call?

Is it Thursday? The last day? I really just want some double checkers because I don't want to screw up. I am going right to the end, in a stubborn way, in case we hear some news regarding position being more permanent this week. We could go either way but it is more responsible not to go if we don't hear about an extension.

Thanks,

Lisa

I would say Thursday but I am no expert. I bet if you call MS they could tell you for sure. Good luck. I hope a last minute extension comes through for you.

 

[lisaviolet]

I would say Thursday but I am no expert. I bet if you call MS they could tell you for sure. Good luck. I hope a last minute extension comes through for you.

Thanks Lori. I'm being a brat by not phoning MS. I guess I'm playing mind games thinking that it's too close to reality to phone them. Silly bratty me!

 

[wildernessDad]

Hey,

I just want to verify my head is working properly. I have a VWL reservation checking in on March 9. If I need to cancel and not go into a holding account situation what is the last day to call?

Is it Thursday? The last day? I really just want some double checkers because I don't want to screw up. I am going right to the end, in a stubborn way, in case we hear some news regarding position being more permanent this week. We could go either way but it is more responsible not to go if we don't hear about an extension.

Thanks,

Lisa

On or before February 7, which is 31 days from your arrive date. If you cancel 30 days to 1 day before your vacation starts, your points will go into the holding account.

Check out this webpage which allows one to add or subtract days from a date.

http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html