The VWL Groupies & Trivia Thread

[DaveH]

We are going to be at SSR Nov 23-30 then VWL Nov 30- Dec 6. The totem pole is neat. My first stay at WL they use to put a Santa hat on the totem pole outside the Mercantile. Now nothing. Our first time for Thanksgiving. The weeks after Thanksgiving been many times.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

We are going to be at SSR Nov 23-30 then VWL Nov 30- Dec 6. The totem pole is neat. My first stay at WL they use to put a Santa hat on the totem pole outside the Mercantile. Now nothing. Our first time for Thanksgiving. The weeks after Thanksgiving been many times.

Dave that sounds like a great lineup! What is your strategy for Thanksgiving?

 

[DVC Mike]

VWL Groupie WDW VACATIONS

We'll be there:

• 5/1 - 5/4 BWV
• 10/18 - 10/21 BWV
• 10/21 - 10/28 BCV
• 12/6 - 12/16 VWL

 

[jimmytammy]

Man, I go away for a few hrs and yall just fill the pages up!!

lisaviolet

Thanks for asking, my parents are both doing a lot better. My Dad still has a cough, but at 76 yrs. young, he still doesnt miss a day of work. Hope Im still that agile at his age.

 

[Muushka]

Muushka....I was looking at the differences between ours (circa '98) and the new ones. Here's what I see is different :
1) Goofy's eyes are droopier on the new one. My Goofy has wide open eyes Check!
2) Goofy's hatchet is more visible in the newer one---he's sort of got it tucked behind his neck on the circa '98 one. Check!, but on mine, Goofy's feet are tucked in
3)Humphrey : his mouth is open on circa '98 and his hands/paws are folded in front of his chest Mine has his hands about 1/2" apart resting on his tummy, mouth closed
4) Humphrey's feet are flat on the wood on circa '98 one Check!
I think Donald and Mickey are pretty much the same. My Donald has his left eye sort of cocked, he has a gun powder pouch and a lot more of his trunk is showing and my Mickey's mouth is closed, no tongue showing! SHeesh....only a true WL/VWL groupie would analylize stuff like the totem souvenier ! Yes indeedy!

Muushka...I may have mentioned this already, but you're doing the same disney cruise we did in 2007. Only ours wasn't a double dip. Have a great time !!! Thanks! Just keep fingers crossed that weather is good!

Granny...thanks so much for being the "keeper of the Groupie vacations list" ! I'm just sorry you are leaving the exact day we are arriving. I believe it was you again, that I missed getting to meet in Dec 2006. I left Dec 10, 2006 the VWL and you arrived a week or two later. One of these days.......


Love the photo Jill ! Thanks for sharing....what a cutie.........

bobbiwoz and family/friends heading for AKV, VB and VWL June 19 to the 27th! We're celebrating our 40th Anniversary.

Bobbi

Wow 40 years. That is just wonderful.

All the more reason to come to Hawaii in 2011...

We're on it!!

We are going to be at SSR Nov 23-30 then VWL Nov 30- Dec 6. The totem pole is neat. My first stay at WL they use to put a Santa hat on the totem pole outside the Mercantile. Now nothing. Our first time for Thanksgiving. The weeks after Thanksgiving been many times.

Now I have to find a tiny Santa cap!!

 

[eliza61]

Jill,

Once my daughter is really gone, I'd like to do that. Don't know, though,
my family tends to make grown childrens' rooms shrines. My 44 year old sister and 40 year old brother's rooms are still referred to as "Doug's Room", or "Diane's Room". They still look like they did when they were in high school, minus the clothes. My room was made into an office The luck of being the oldest, I guess!

Keep digging through that luggage, I want to see more.

Deb

Ooh Deb,
This is too funny and timely. My 88 year old Dad just called me last saturday to ask me if I still wanted my set of world book encyclopedias (from 1973 ) He's finally changing the paint from the hideous yellow with orange trim that I thought was the height of fashion.

 

[cheer4bison]

We finally caught up with Ranger Stan on the last day of our vacation! Yeah! He was kind enough to sign DS's autograph book and point out some hidden mickeys in the fireplace. He's a busy guy, but seems to make a point to visit with the lodge guests. He sort of blushed when we told him what a following he has on the VWL groupies page. He's such a sweetie!

Jill

PS. Note the pin on my blouse...that was from the Segway Back Trail adventure which we had just completed. We rode the segways all the way from fort wildnerness to the lodge and back. So much fun! I highly recommend it. (We even got our 15% DVC discount.)

 

[Granny]

Jill...thanks for the photo of Ranger Stan and the story. To us Groupies, he will always be Elvis!

 

[MiaSRN62]

bobbiwoz and family/friends heading for AKV, VB and VWL June 19 to the 27th! We're celebrating our 40th Anniversary.

Bobbi....that is so wonderful....you all will have a fantastic time !

 

[harmonium]

This Feb 08' was our first time staying at VWL. We needed a change from BCV and this was an excellent choice. As we did last year we split up the visit with AKL and the transfer was smooth as always. Loved the pool, the ducks, the view, the location in relation to everything else, and the people there were friendly and helpful.

We have already decided that we are going back next year. Penciled in boat/bike rentals and a little beach time as well. Best quiet pool ever!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Oh my, the VWL groupies are the most enthusiastic and creative group! Thank you, MiaSRN62!

I've said this before, but the WDW part of our trip after VB was supposed to be in a BWV Grand Villa and a studio. Well, in December we stayed in VWL, and I said to Tom, you know, this is where we should celebrate our anniversary. So, I called then and there, cancelled the GV and moved us all over to VWL, and just let our family and friends about it when we got home.

Bobbi

 

[mickeymorse]

JT I totally agree. Miss a day and the pages jump by three. Took me a little bit just to catch up to speed.

40 yrs Bobbi. FANTASTIC!! Good choice for a place to stay

Loved the picture of Ranger Stan, Jill. Note to self....do Segway from FW.

Granny...seeimg my name on your list makes it all the more real that we are VWL owners Just got the new planner yesterday. Can't wait for our blue card.

Don't know how you do it Maria but keep up the good work on the artwork.

Eliza, my mother is still trying to pawn off our old Encyclopedia Britannicas to me from the 60s. Its funny, she says they would help with the kids schoolwork

Island mouse. Is it okay if we don't make it til 2012? Want to take DD for grade school graduation.

 

[Granny]

I've said this before, but the WDW part of our trip after VB was supposed to be in a BWV Grand Villa and a studio. Well, in December we stayed in VWL, and I said to Tom, you know, this is where we should celebrate our anniversary. So, I called then and there, cancelled the GV and moved us all over to VWL, and just let our family and friends about it when we got home.

Okay, True Confessions: Part 2. Not only are we staying at BCV this year instead of VWL

...but DW & I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary while we're there!

Didn't really plan it that way...it's just the way the summer schedules worked out.

Think I can pawn our elaborate trip to WDW (with the DD's) off as a wonderful anniversary present?

 

[loribell]

Okay, True Confessions: Part 2. Not only are we staying at BCV this year instead of VWL

...but DW & I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary while we're there!

Didn't really plan it that way...it's just the way the summer schedules worked out.

Think I can pawn our elaborate trip to WDW (with the DD's) off as a wonderful anniversary present?

Only if you include a fantastic dinner at a spectacular place, say Yachtsman Steakhouse for instance.

Oh, and congrats on the 20 years!

 

[Muushka]

This Feb 08' was our first time staying at VWL. We needed a change from BCV and this was an excellent choice. As we did last year we split up the visit with AKL and the transfer was smooth as always. Loved the pool, the ducks, the view, the location in relation to everything else, and the people there were friendly and helpful.

We have already decided that we are going back next year. Penciled in boat/bike rentals and a little beach time as well. Best quiet pool ever!

Future Groupie?? Is the Moose calling???
Glad you enjoyed our Beloved Lodge!

Okay, True Confessions: Part 2. Not only are we staying at BCV this year instead of VWL

...but DW & I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary while we're there!

Didn't really plan it that way...it's just the way the summer schedules worked out.

Think I can pawn our elaborate trip to WDW (with the DD's) off as a wonderful anniversary present?

Pre-Happy 20th Anniversary to Mr and Mrs Granny!!! I hope you marked your own date on the calendar with a notation!

 

[Granny]

Only if you include a fantastic dinner at a spectacular place, say Yachtsman Steakhouse for instance.

Oh, and congrats on the 20 years!

Lori...thanks for the congrats.

And I booked Le Cellier for the occasion (table for 2 please!).

Muushka...thanks for the kind thoughts. I guess an all-expense paid vacation to WDW doesn't cut it as an anniversary gift? Seems like a good one to me.

 

[Island Mouse]

Island mouse. Is it okay if we don't make it til 2012? Want to take DD for grade school graduation.

Sounds good to me.

 

[loribell]

Lori...thanks for the congrats.

And I booked Le Cellier for the occasion (table for 2 please!).

Muushka...thanks for the kind thoughts. I guess an all-expense paid vacation to WDW doesn't cut it as an anniversary gift? Seems like a good one to me.

Well I guess that will do. What are the kiddos going to do while mom & dad are having dinner?

 

[MaryJ]

Okay, True Confessions: Part 2. Not only are we staying at BCV this year instead of VWL

...but DW & I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary while we're there!

Didn't really plan it that way...it's just the way the summer schedules worked out.

Think I can pawn our elaborate trip to WDW (with the DD's) off as a wonderful anniversary present?

Only if you include a fantastic dinner at a spectacular place, say Yachtsman Steakhouse for instance.

I like the Yachtsman, but the best anniversary dinner I ever had was on our 26th anniversary. We ate at the Rose & Crown, had a table on the patio. We told our server that we wanted to take our time with our meal, and he was very understanding. We had front row seats for Illuminations. And because we were staying at BWV that trip (I know, I know...it was only our second year as DVC members, and we wanted to "try out" other resorts) we had a romantic walk back to our room afterwards! Too bad the kids were waiting for us when we got there!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Okay, True Confessions: Part 2. Not only are we staying at BCV this year instead of VWL

...but DW & I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary while we're there!

Didn't really plan it that way...it's just the way the summer schedules worked out.

Think I can pawn our elaborate trip to WDW (with the DD's) off as a wonderful anniversary present?

Congratulations, (relatively) youngun!!!

And No...I don't think so!!!

Bobbi