The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[MiaSRN62]

Jill....what a wonderful group photo of your family ! Looks like you're all having a great time (how could u not ??!!)

You know....in my many stays at the WL and the Villas, I have never taken the bus TO the MK. Dose it stop at Ft Wilderness too ? I know a couple times I have taken the "Boon" bus back home to the WL because it was past the time the boat ran.

I second the motion for wanting to see the snow globe if you get a chance.

We love living vicariously through your experiences.........

 

[blossomz]

Thank you Jill! Just makes me long to be home. My Dad was a twin as well. I lost him in December, at 84! One of my favorite things is eating with the wildlife outside of RF! I don't think there is another resort that the wildlife is such a unique part of the experience! The ducks in the pool, the armadillos, the bunnies, the snakes....

I think Ranger Stan is on from Wed through Saturdays. So see if he's out and about tomorrow. Please say hi from all of us!!

I think my next purchase from mercantile is going to be that snowglobe as well! I restrained myself for no good reason last trip...I guess this summer it will be mine!!

Thanks again....

 

[LVSWL]

Still waiting for a pic of the snowglobe . That might make a lovely New Years surprise for my family when we are there this year.

 

[Lady SnowElla]

This is my first time posting on this thread but I was missing the VWL so I stopped by to visit. My DD15 & DD10 & I had the honor to be the flag family last July 13th with Ranger Stan. This was such an awesome experience to meet Ranger Stan and see the beautiful view from the top of the WL. My DDs were talking about it recently and that it is one of our most special Disney memories.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

WOW! Great pics JIll! I love living vicariously through you right now! I hope you're having a FANTASTIC TIME!

 

[Muushka]

This is my first time posting on this thread but I was missing the VWL so I stopped by to visit. My DD15 & DD10 & I had the honor to be the flag family last July 13th with Ranger Stan. This was such an awesome experience to meet Ranger Stan and see the beautiful view from the top of the WL. My DDs were talking about it recently and that it is one of our most special Disney memories.

Well it sounds like you are a prime candidate to be a VWL Groupie! Please feel free to grab a Moosie siggy and please, post some pictures of flag family day!!!

PS and please visit often, we are "The More the Merrier" type of group.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey All My Fellow Groupies!!

We are here at the Lodge since Sun. Seen a couple of Braves games, great seats. Sat behind homeplate both games. Last night we were 3rd row!!

Sorry it has taken so long to write. DW says Im too slow typing so everytime I write, then I post but it kicks me off back to Wilderness Lodge internet site. Having to type in Word and copy over.

I called Jill(cheer4bison) this morning so hopefully we can have a mini meet soon. Going down to say hey to Ranger Stan in a few minutes.

Tammy is uploading pics, so hopefully will get those up soon on here.

Heading to MK!!

 

[eliza61]

Hey Jimmy,
Any word on the free wireless supposedly starting up? Give the bears nose a pat for me, would ya!

Have a great time

E

 

[cheer4bison]

Hey there groupies!

Just wanted to share some info with you. I'm working on getting a good photo of the snowglobe! I really quite enamored with it. The lodge building inside the globe even lights up! So cool!

I was very excited to get a phone message from JimmyTammy this afternoon! They found my sign. Yeah!!! I called back and left a message. Hope to have our mini moose meet soon. They sound like super charming folks! (which would make sense as they are VWL groupies. )

Had a great breakfast at Whispering Canyons this morning. Had hoped to take the 9 am Wonders of Lodge Tour with Ranger Stan this morning, but sadly he called in sick this morning. We'll keep trying though. Want to be sure to get a photo with him before he retires.

Dad and I headed down to Roaring Forks with our old fashioned WL refillable mugs. They said it is ok to use them even though we didn't buy them on this trip. Nice!

Saw AMAZING fireworks display while riding the boat from the Contemporary to our beloved lodge last night. They were going off during the Pirates and Princesses party. The blue flag boat driver turned the engine off so we could watch the whole show.

Lots of good times being had by all here. Hope to share more details with you again soon!

Jill

PS> You may be wondering why the stuffed bison appears in this message. He belongs to my 8 year old DS. Our little guy was so excited to be here that he took his bison and posed him all over our villa and took his picture. I promised I'd post one of his photos here.

 

[cheer4bison]

Here is the snowglobe. (Sorry it came out sideways. Thought I had turned it appropriately in photobucket, but apparently I did not.) I think I'm going to have the mercantile ship it home. Can't risk it being broken in the luggage on the plane.

As for the free internet service, still not available. They still say sometime this spring. Hmmmm. Feels an awful lot like spring to me.

The bus to the MK is direct...no stops at Ft. Wilderness. Is a great option for getting around.

Have a great day!

Jill

 

[blossomz]

WOW! Great pics JIll! I love living vicariously through you right now! I hope you're having a FANTASTIC TIME!

Hi! Welcome! Glad to have you!!

Jill...I can't wait to get my own Lodge snowglobe! It really "feels" like you brought home a little bit of Lodge when that light shines!! Let us know if you do have the mini moose meet!!!

 

[eliza61]

Ooh, I likey! wonder if I can find some space on my desk at work....
Jill, you've got me shopping and I haven't even gotten there yet.
Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time.

 

[Muushka]

Love love love that glove with the villa in the background. And perfect lighting! No flash, love it! I feel all warm and fuzzy now. I hope your mini-meet with JT is fun and that you are able to meet with Ranger Stan. Thank you for reporting in!

JT, hope you are having fun with the fam. Looking forward to those pictures.

 

[jimmytammy]

Here are some pics

 

[jimmytammy]

 

[jimmytammy]

Hall of Famer Phil Neikro

 

[jimmytammy]

Hello all!!

Heading to AK for awhile today. We manage to not get much done there no matter how much time we spend. DD is feeling a bit under the weather so we hope staying in and rest will help her recover.

I am going to call Jill and see if we can get together for that cup o Joe at the ISR later tonight. As much as I feel I know a lot of you folks here, it will my first time meeting a VWL groupie.

Hope yall enjoy the pics. DW posted them so we could get them up before things timed out.

I looked for Ranger Stan yesterday, but didnt think to ask if he was in or not. Sure hope we get to see him before we leave. And I especially hope Jill gets to see him. Hope he gets better real soon.

 

[keliblue]

Here is the snowglobe. (Sorry it came out sideways. Thought I had turned it appropriately in photobucket, but apparently I did not.) I think I'm going to have the mercantile ship it home. Can't risk it being broken in the luggage on the plane.

As for the free internet service, still not available. They still say sometime this spring. Hmmmm. Feels an awful lot like spring to me.

The bus to the MK is direct...no stops at Ft. Wilderness. Is a great option for getting around.

Have a great day!

Jill

Jill, Glad you guys are having a blast and YES !!! I WANT A SNOW GLOBE when we get there is May.

Just an FYI, FAA regulations.. You can not take a snow globe on the plane so ship it sister

 

[50 years Too!]

I know what the must have groupie item is going to be this year. That snowglobe is so cute! I definitely am going to buy one next time I'm there.

Thanks Jimmytammy and Jill for all the pics. I really appreciate you both taking time during your vacation to feed our addiction. Both your families look like they are having a ball.

And a big welcome to LadySnowElla. Lucky you, being chosen as flag family!

Deb

 

[blossomz]

Thank you so much for the pics!! Home sweet home... I think it is great that the groupies are finally starting to meet in the flesh! Can't wait to read all about it!