The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[mickeymorse]

Congrats WD on being able to keep your ressie. I don't think it would be possible to go too many times in a year.

Kim... I'm with WD on the buy where you want to stay idea. I would rather know I can get into VWL when I want rather than taking the chance. Needless to say, that is why we bought a VWL resale. Should be in the system within the next week or two.

And on the anniversary note....12 yrs last Oct.

 

[DISNEY FIX]

Another vote for 'buy where you want to stay'. I would be upset with myself if I spent the money and was not able to get what I wanted. If that was going to be the case I would of preferred not buying the DVC and spending $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on the Poly MK view. We are extremely happy about buying in at VWL and BCV.

 

[gabbyrosebud]

So good to hear Winnie is feeling better and her tests are negative !


So sounds like if you want just a studio, you will not be able to get 2 queen beds. You're only option with a studio is the sofa bed.

So OKW is the only studio where you can get two actual beds.

Cindy !!!

Awww thanks, you're so sweet!

I think we'll be just fine in a studio. My Mom and sister will share the queen and I'll be on the sofa with DD. I'm thinking of bringing a twin blow up bed for my DD. She loves to sleep on them. We're just so excited to stay at the VWL. The picture of the studio room looks so pretty.

Thanks again everyone! I'll have to figure out a way to add the moose to my signature too.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Guess what! I was on hold with MS due to 'usually high call volume' to cancel the 4 nights in September at the BCV when DW calls my cell phone and says that she wants to go!

Needless to say, I hung up. Not on DW, no! I hung up on MS.

WD- Congrats on your good fortune. I'm glad your family will get the extra trip. I also have a special needs (autistic) son who LOVES WDW. We take him as often as we can because he just lights up while we are there and this is the main reason we finally decided to take the plunge for DVC. He must sense something is up because he has been playing the Disney planning DVD over and over and yesterday I caught him studying the MK park map.

 

[50 years Too!]

Guess what! I was on hold with MS due to 'usually high call volume' to cancel the 4 nights in September at the BCV when DW calls my cell phone and says that she wants to go!

Needless to say, I hung up. Not on DW, no! I hung up on MS.

Meant to be!!!
Whoever thought holding for MS would be a good thing?


Glad to see new groupies joined this weekend.

Good luck to those of you trying to decide on which DVC to buy.
I own at 4, but would sell two of them for more WLV points!

Deb

 

[Muushka]

So good to hear Winnie is feeling better and her tests are negative !


So sounds like if you want just a studio, you will not be able to get 2 queen beds. You're only option with a studio is the sofa bed.

So OKW is the only studio where you can get two actual beds.

Cindy !!!

Oops, thanks, I thought they wanted a 2 br!

Okay....this seemed to be the best place to poise this question.
DH and I are looking into buying DVC. We have been dragging our feet for 2 years after spending large amounts of $$$ on renting points from others.

Here lays the problem.
Neither of us care for AKV or SSR. DH choice is VWL, I like OKW. Our guide (which BTW is fab) said it is possible to book at VWL without owning there but it can be iffy. I would think impossible considering VWL has the smallest amount of rooms per resort. Now cost per points are about equal but VWL are like 12 years less than OKW. So long term it is less years. Guide said it may be possible that a contract extension will open up like it did at OKW. We want to become VWL groupies, but feel we need to make a sound decision. Also, if we need to rent out our points from time to time it seems that VWL would be more desirable. Any insight.
Thanks
Kim

First of all, you don't have to own at VWL to be a Groupie!
Just grab that siggie and plug 'em in .

As far as exactly where to buy, if you think you may be wanting a Grand Villa (none at VWL), OKW may be a better option. If you ever want to be able to stay at VWL during the latter part of Nov and all of Dec, you may want to think about VWL. Good luck!

Awesome!!!

I KNEW he would look great on you!

 

[loribell]

Guess what! I was on hold with MS due to 'usually high call volume' to cancel the 4 nights in September at the BCV when DW calls my cell phone and says that she wants to go!

Needless to say, I hung up. Not on DW, no! I hung up on MS.

Woo Hoo! Glad it worked out for you!

 

[blossomz]

That's great Wilderness Dad!!

 

[sanilacjack]

Well.................................................We are, I believe, the newest VWL owners. Called my guide yesterday, got points with the use year that I wanted, payed the bill, got my member number, my guide helped me call MS and we have a ressie for Nov 27 - Dec 5 in a one-bedroom. Of course, this was all done before I read your replies to my OP.

It feels good to have friends that think alike

Thanks!!!!
Kim

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey everyone,

I put in a request for "no solid balcony", as I want to spend a lot of time out there and like a lot of light, and MS called and left a message and said that there are no solid balconies at all at VWL, only at WL. So there is no need to make that request. I usually don't care too much about making requests but this one was important to me.

Have I gone crazy groupies? Maybe. I thought VWL had few units with this type. I thought I saw some last trip. My head hurts. I need some sun! Where is the sun?

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Also,

Is dedicated a request or a booking category at VWL?

Thanks,

Lisa

 

[bobbiwoz]

Also,

Is dedicated a request or a booking category at VWL?

Thanks,

Lisa

Dedicated 2 bedroom is a booking category. Don't know about the others, although when I didn't request, but had "dedicated studio" on the reservation sheet, that's what I got. Haven't had a dedicated studio without that designation.

Bobbi

 

[lisaviolet]

Dedicated 2 bedroom is a booking category. Don't know about the others, although when I didn't request, but had "dedicated studio" on the reservation sheet, that's what I got. Haven't had a dedicated studio without that designation.

Bobbi

Thanks Bobbi. Do you know about the solid balcony Q. MS phoned and left a message that "there are no solid balconies at VWL, only at WL". I thought I saw some. No?

 

[Muushka]

Well.................................................We are, I believe, the newest VWL owners. Called my guide yesterday, got points with the use year that I wanted, payed the bill, got my member number, my guide helped me call MS and we have a ressie for Nov 27 - Dec 5 in a one-bedroom. Of course, this was all done before I read your replies to my OP.

It feels good to have friends that think alike

Thanks!!!!
Kim

Welcome home sanilacjack!!!
You have GREAT taste in DVC resorts!
And please, feel free to grab a Moose for your siggie!

Hey everyone,

I put in a request for "no solid balcony", as I want to spend a lot of time out there and like a lot of light, and MS called and left a message and said that there are no solid balconies at all at VWL, only at WL. So there is no need to make that request. I usually don't care too much about making requests but this one was important to me.

Have I gone crazy groupies? Maybe. I thought VWL had few units with this type. I thought I saw some last trip. My head hurts. I need some sun! Where is the sun?

Lisa

No Lisa, you are not crazy, MS is. The villas (not sure if all or not) on the top floor have solid balconies.
So just request a lower level. Good luck!

 

[lisaviolet]

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No Lisa, you are not crazy, MS is. The villas (not sure if all or not) on the top floor have solid balconies.
So just request a lower level. Good luck!

Thanks Muushka. I'll call back in. Thanks. She said on the message that she phoned there for the code. There meaning someone at WL lodge told her there are no solid balconies at VWL? Strange.

 

[lisaviolet]

I just requested high floor but not top floor. Thanks Muushka. Now will see if they phone and say "VWL doesn't have a top floor".

 

[blossomz]

Well.................................................We are, I believe, the newest VWL owners. Called my guide yesterday, got points with the use year that I wanted, payed the bill, got my member number, my guide helped me call MS and we have a ressie for Nov 27 - Dec 5 in a one-bedroom. Of course, this was all done before I read your replies to my OP.

It feels good to have friends that think alike

Thanks!!!!
Kim

Wow Welcome Home Neighbor!!!

 

[blossomz]

Also,

Is dedicated a request or a booking category at VWL?

Thanks,

Lisa

It's both! You can request a 2 BR and then specify lock off or dedicated. Dedicated is a bit more roomy in the 2nd bedroom. The lock off has the additional "wet bar" kitchen thing. It also has 2 outside doors.

 

[Muushka]

I just requested high floor but not top floor. Thanks Muushka. Now will see if they phone and say "VWL doesn't have a top floor".

 

[Granny]

Thanks Bobbi. Do you know about the solid balcony Q. MS phoned and left a message that "there are no solid balconies at VWL, only at WL". I thought I saw some. No?

You saw it here, among other places

But most top floor rooms have an open balcony: