The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[mickeymorse]

I just noticed that I was POST #3000!!!!

 

[Degli]

Hello all,
Back from our trip and of course, came back with a virus. Probably from the hubby. Had a wonderful time though. I would go back in the winter in a heart beat. Beautiful 70's weather and even an 83 degree day. DD cheeks were sunburned. Who would a thunk it! Some of the highlights were getting to spend another 5 days at the Lodge with my 74 yo mom. She's still got it and loves the WL as much as we do. The ride on the ferry never gets old and the Lights Parade on the bay everynight is touching. We did the Hoop de Doo at a 9:30 show this time to get the discount although the late time was tough after a day in the parks. The people and cast members didn't seem to be into it as much. Oh, I forgot, guess who got to be in the show?......ME! What a trip! Gotta go back soon. VWL never gets old. It does feel like home!

 

[Muushka]

Well between finishing up final exams, the holidays, having family come for a visit, my college graduation, and work, I've been away from the boards for a couple months. Last week when I finally had a bit of free time I thought I would see what the Groupies have been up to and there were 70 new pages added since the last time I checked!!!
But I finally got through them all and wanted to say hi to everyone and welcome home to the new groupies. Down to just under 8 months til our big wedding in Epcot and honeymoon at VWL!! In June we're going for our planning session and staying in a FW Cabin, so I just might need to make a daily stroll over to the Lodge to get a little WL fix.

I love to hear about wedding plans. Please, when you are up to it, DETAILS!!
Maybe send the bride-to-be on here for flowers/wedding gown gory details!

Congratulations on the graduation.

Oh yes, it is good to see you again!

Welcome back Island Mouse and thanks for the Welcome Home. being a VWL Groupie. Everyone is great on this thread.

We had our disneymoon at Dixie Landings. There isn't a better way to celebrate your wedding. IMHO!! Good Luck with all the planning and have FUN

MM, you called it Dixie Landings! A man after our (Mr Muushka and I) own hearts!
That is our second favorite resort on Disney property.

A few years ago we spent a weekend there and I actually said (you are not going to believe this)
"Let's sell our DVC points and always stay here".
But then we checked into VWL and I said "Never mind".

I just noticed that I was POST #3000!!!!

We are going to get closed down!! Where is our founder to start it back up????

Hello all,
Back from our trip and of course, came back with a virus. Probably from the hubby. Had a wonderful time though. I would go back in the winter in a heart beat. Beautiful 70's weather and even an 83 degree day. DD cheeks were sunburned. Who would a thunk it! Some of the highlights were getting to spend another 5 days at the Lodge with my 74 yo mom. She's still got it and loves the WL as much as we do. The ride on the ferry never gets old and the Lights Parade on the bay everynight is touching. We did the Hoop de Doo at a 9:30 show this time to get the discount although the late time was tough after a day in the parks. The people and cast members didn't seem to be into it as much. Oh, I forgot, guess who got to be in the show?......ME! What a trip! Gotta go back soon. VWL never gets old. It does feel like home!

Oooh, sorry you came back ill. I picked up a Coxsackie virus from WDW one year and I was so sick, for weeks.
I hope you have some very short-lived bug.
Sounds like your favorite things at the Lodge are ours also!

 

[Island Mouse]

I love to hear about wedding plans. Please, when you are up to it, DETAILS!!
Maybe send the bride-to-be on here for flowers/wedding gown gory details!

Congratulations on the graduation.

Oh yes, it is good to see you again!

Thanks for the congrats. It definitely feels good to be finished. DF is still finishing her last semester so she is a bit jealous that I am finished already. I will keep all of you groupies posted on our wedding details. Not much yet, except the ceremony is in Epcot in the courtyard of the Germany pavilion and the reception is also in Epcot at the Living Seas. We go in June to meet with our planner and get the details worked out. We are having it in October because with the F&W fest and MNSSHP, it is just a great time to be at WDW. Everyone keeps telling us they are excited about going, but so far nobody has booked any rooms. Oh well. We have our rooms already booked at our official "home" (our first trip home actually) for the days leading up to the wedding and then I am surprising my bride-to-be with a 1br at VWL for 6 nights for our honeymoon. It should be a great time.

 

[Muushka]

It sounds like it will be wonderful. And great choice of honeymoon villas!

 

[mickeymorse]

IM, I have to agree about October. I love going then. Unfortunately this past year tropical storm Noel gave us more rain than I would have liked but hey its still WDW.

 

[blossomz]

Thanks for the congrats. It definitely feels good to be finished. DF is still finishing her last semester so she is a bit jealous that I am finished already. I will keep all of you groupies posted on our wedding details. Not much yet, except the ceremony is in Epcot in the courtyard of the Germany pavilion and the reception is also in Epcot at the Living Seas. We go in June to meet with our planner and get the details worked out. We are having it in October because with the F&W fest and MNSSHP, it is just a great time to be at WDW. Everyone keeps telling us they are excited about going, but so far nobody has booked any rooms. Oh well. We have our rooms already booked at our official "home" (our first trip home actually) for the days leading up to the wedding and then I am surprising my bride-to-be with a 1br at VWL for 6 nights for our honeymoon. It should be a great time.

OMG..that sounds wonderful!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Degli,

So sorry you came back ill. This is absolutely the worst year for flu/viruses. Everyone I know has it. Feel better soon.

Glad u had a great time and the weather sounded perfect for winter ! DH and I are planning to permanently relocate to FL in 3 years. Just waiting for our youngest to finish high school. You just can't beat 70's and 80's in Jan and Feb !!!!

Have any pics from your visit to share with us ?
49 more pages on our beloved thread until we get moved..................

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi there groupies!

Here we are sitting under a few inches of snow and freezing rain in New Jersey, just counting the days until we leave for our beloved lodge. (15, as of today!) I sure hope the bad weather is over by the time we fly out.

Has anyone taken the Wonders of the Lodge tour lately? How long does it take, and would you consider it worthwhile? I am pretty sure that I would enjoy it, but find myself wondering if DS (age 8) and his cousin (age 11) will consider it time well spent. Opinions, anyone?

Thanks,
Jill

 

[blossomz]

It's cold and icy here in PA too.. I am sooo ready for a visit to our Lodge! I did the tour with Stan last summer. He is so wonderful! My 11 year old nephew was with us. He loved Stan and the tour. Stan showed him some hidden mickeys. Stan is really a gem..he makes the tour! I say go for it...

 

[Muushka]

Hi there groupies!

Here we are sitting under a few inches of snow and freezing rain in New Jersey, just counting the days until we leave for our beloved lodge. (15, as of today!) I sure hope the bad weather is over by the time we fly out.

Has anyone taken the Wonders of the Lodge tour lately? How long does it take, and would you consider it worthwhile? I am pretty sure that I would enjoy it, but find myself wondering if DS (age 8) and his cousin (age 11) will consider it time well spent. Opinions, anyone?

Thanks,
Jill

Hey Jill. 15 days, you lucky Moose . I think the Lodge tour took about 30 minutes if I remember correctly. I am not sure the kiddos would appreciate it as much as we Groupies. But then I don't have any, so what do I know!

We expect extra long trip reports AND pictures from new Groupies, in case you hadn't heard.

 

[50 years Too!]

I think Jimmytammy said Stan was retiring. When is that date?
I'd love to have a tour before he leaves.

Deb

 

[jimmytammy]

The Lodge tour takes about 45 mins. Our kids are 13 and 15 and they seemed to enjoy it.

As far as I know Stan is still working. I will miss him for sure once he does call it quits.

 

[blossomz]

I've heard Stan say he was retiring soon too, but I don't think it is going to be very soon. He loves being at the lodge and as long as he is healthy enough to go on I think he will!

 

[wildernessDad]

I saw Ranger Stan the last day of our stay. We were leaving for the DME.

I wanted to talk with him, but he was being 'mobbed' by several CMs. Guess he's not just a legend to the guests.

 

[Muushka]

Good morning Groupies. Well this week I have to do the unthinkable. I call and switch our VWL 2 br to OKW 2 br and then a couple of BCV nights at the end for my family. I know it will kill my poor husband to not stay at VWL, I think he loves it there even more than I do! But we are going to do some serious cooking and we think that OKW will be more comfy for 4 adults.

They will be staying in a studio at BCV and we will be at ASMU for Friday night. I really hope we are able to book BCV for that Friday night. That will be the night that the DVC Member cruise comes back. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Otherwise we may very well be looking at VWL!

So I was thinking, Iron Chefs Orlando! Each person will have to cook dinner one night. I think we ought to make a sporting event out of it!! Secret ingredient, final voting based on taste, creativity and plating!! Do you think we could get Alton Brown to MC and The Chairman to do the theatrics???

Then we are doing the free dining for 3 nights, so I will be calling and booking that! My dance card is full with CRO phone calls!

Happy Sunday Groupies!

 

[wildernessDad]

Good morning Groupies. Well this week I have to do the unthinkable. I call and switch our VWL 2 br to OKW 2 br and then a couple of BCV nights at the end for my family. I know it will kill my poor husband to not stay at VWL, I think he loves it there even more than I do! But we are going to do some serious cooking and we think that OKW will be more comfy for 4 adults.

 

[mickeymorse]

Good morning Groupies. Well this week I have to do the unthinkable. I call and switch our VWL 2 br to OKW 2 br and then a couple of BCV nights at the end for my family. I know it will kill my poor husband to not stay at VWL, I think he loves it there even more than I do! But we are going to do some serious cooking and we think that OKW will be more comfy for 4 adults.

Happy Sunday Groupies!

All I can say is that's just Muushka, but you know us groupies still love you.

And we just got word on Fri that we closed on our contract. Now to wait until we are in the system to make that first ressie.
Almost a true groupie now

 

[blossomz]

Officially....Welcome home MickeyMorse!!!

 

[mickeymorse]

Officially....Welcome home MickeyMorse!!!

Thanks Blossomz. I can hardly contain my excitement.