VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.0) updated 21 June 2023

[Lakegirl]

Sorry I have been in full vacation mode. Today is our last day full day here. We did Boo Bash the other night and I was underwhelmed. 35 minutes for some rides. We tried HS today big mistake. loving Riveria Had dinner at Chef De France last night and it was delicious. Toppolinos was absolutely beautiful but for some reason had an awful fishy smell as soon as you walked in. I would say if you have trouble getting reservations try going to the bar between 5-6. There was hardly anybody there. The views are gorgeous. Epcot has been very enjoyable. Low wait times along with MK. I didn’t like the crowds the other night at MK during firework. I got some 50 Merchandise which really is impressive. So great to meet up with Trisha and Jerry and we’re bummed to miss Corrine but totally understood. wilk write more later having dinner at California Grill then on to MK.

 

[sleepydog25]

Awesome fireworks pic Sleepy! What resort Riviera?

Yes, on the 6th floor of the West Wing. Very nice room with cool touches, such as a change, keys, glasses drop shelf when you walk in the door. There's a plug beneath it, too, so you can use as an extra place to charge a device. Had lunch at the Primo Piatto both days and, overall, they get solid marks. We did mobile ordering and ate outside, including today at the quiet pool. Topolino's tonight, and have to say it was reminiscent of Artist Point--very good food, excellent service, nice wine list, and superb views. Easy to do a 3/4-mile walk around the loop that takes you to Caribbean Beach and back. Quiet pool has plenty of seating, lounge chairs/umbrellas, and a hot tub. I'd come back to Riviera, certainly.

 

[Lakegirl]

Yes, on the 6th floor of the West Wing. Very nice room with cool touches, such as a change, keys, glasses drop shelf when you walk in the door. There's a plug beneath it, too, so you can use as an extra place to charge a device. Had lunch at the Primo Piatto both days and, overall, they get solid marks. We did mobile ordering and ate outside, including today at the quiet pool. Topolino's tonight, and have to say it was reminiscent of Artist Point--very good food, excellent service, nice wine list, and superb views. Easy to do a 3/4-mile walk around the loop that takes you to Caribbean Beach and back. Quiet pool has plenty of seating, lounge chairs/umbrellas, and a hot tub. I'd come back to Riviera, certainly.

Sleepydog we are here at Riveria as well. We spent most of the afternoon at the pool and ate lunch outside at Primo Piatto as well. We check out tomorrow.

 

[DVC Jen]

Thanks all. I do have good news. My patholgy report was posted to my patient portal last night. No carcinoma detected.

Fantastic news!!!!! I am so happy for you.

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepydog we are here at Riveria as well. We spent most of the afternoon at the pool and ate lunch outside at Primo Piatto as well. We check out tomorrow.

Who knows? We may have seen you!

 

[Lakegirl]

You can see The Lodge from one of these.

 

[Lakegirl]

Not sure how to fix them so they are going right way.

 

[Lakegirl]

We watched the fireworks by The Bridge near Tom Sawyer Island last night it was awesome!

 

[Lakegirl]

Here are some from Toppilinos and our room

 

[Granny]

Today is our final full day, Heading to Epcot and we will celebrate our 36th anniversary dinner tonight at Yachtsman

Corinne...I hope you guys had a great dinner at Yachtsman. Mrs Granny & I celebrated our 20th anniversary there several years ago, and we've always had a great meal and service there. Happy anniversary!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Corinne
Thanks for letting us live vicariously through the trip reports!

Yes, Thank you!

 

[Corinne]

Not sure how to fix them so they are going right way.

One hack I found was to take a screenshot of the pics, and then post, that works for me!

nice pics

 

[Corinne]

Corinne...I hope you guys had a great dinner at Yachtsman. Mrs Granny & I celebrated our 20th anniversary there several years ago, and we've always had a great meal and service there. Happy anniversary!

Thanks Granny! It was fabulous as always!

 

[twinklebug]

You can see The Lodge from one of these.View attachment 607089

What did they do to the monorail? Something about this design and how it's only at the ends looks like a flipflop to me. Like it has it's big toe sticking out
Thankfully we don't see the design from the inside, and that's what counts.

 

[twinklebug]

I have a late flight out of Boston tomorrow. Will be at the AKL for a week and then my son will be down to visit me while we have a CL room and then he boots me out of mine Hey, I love planning these trips, I'll have been there for 9 nights so not complaining. Need a little luck to get a savanna or pool view. Fingers crossed.

Debated on canceling this trip numerous times. Those covid infection rates for the already vaccinated folks didn't help. Finally decided if I could run up and down to my mom's house numerous times and stay safe, I can do the same in Disney, if there's too many people about I can always opt out of the activity (like the fireworks on 10/1 at the MK. Want to see them, but might be safer to see them another day. They'll be around for 18 months from what Disney has said.)

Putting together a grocery delivery today. It's a toss up between Amazon Fresh and Walmart. Neither have all the items I want. Might just go with Publix if I can get this instacart account fixed.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I have a late flight out of Boston tomorrow. Will be at the AKL for a week and then my son will be down to visit me while we have a CL room and then he boots me out of mine Hey, I love planning these trips, I'll have been there for 9 nights so not complaining. Need a little luck to get a savanna or pool view. Fingers crossed.

Debated on canceling this trip numerous times. Those covid infection rates for the already vaccinated folks didn't help. Finally decided if I could run up and down to my mom's house numerous times and stay safe, I can do the same in Disney, if there's too many people about I can always opt out of the activity (like the fireworks on 10/1 at the MK. Want to see them, but might be safer to see them another day. They'll be around for 18 months from what Disney has said.)

Putting together a grocery delivery today. It's a toss up between Amazon Fresh and Walmart. Neither have all the items I want. Might just go with Publix if I can get this instacart account fixed.

Have a great trip!!!!

 

[Corinne]

Have a great trip Cindy!

 

[Corinne]

What did they do to the monorail? Something about this design and how it's only at the ends looks like a flipflop to me. Like it has it's big toe sticking out
Thankfully we don't see the design from the inside, and that's what counts.

I kept saying the monorail looked different every time we saw it, I thinks it’s smaller?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Does anyone know if the boat is running between the Contemporary and WL? I'm thinking I'd like to make an ADR for the night we get in at the Lodge

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey Sleepy part of my waitlist came through so you can eliminate SSR from my trip!!! Woo hoo!