VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.5) updated 2 February 2025

[sleepydog25]

Inkmahm, here's to a magical birthday!

 

[eliza61]

Its been a trying weekend, Tammy had a rough work week, tax stuff working for a CPA firm, Casey had his 1st date, had to drive to Fayettville, near Ft Bragg, 1.5 hr drive(1st time he has ever driven that far by himself). They had nice lunch but as he was following his girlfriend to the movie, then had another 1st, a wreck. He turned left into heavy traffic and got clobbered. He is fine, other than a head bump, but truck didnt fare so well. His guardian angel was with him, a split second and he would have got it in his door. Lets just say the impact was severe enough it caused the door on opposite side to not open, and his wheels wont turn. We are just glad know one was hurt

!!

Glad to hear Casey and every one else involved but no one is hurt. I swear there are days when I could happily go back to Sid and Rizzo not driving. One good thing about being in the city now, our recreational driving is almost non existant.

I still have my old motorcycle (yep, I'm a biker babe!) that Rizzo is inching to get his mutts on. Yeah, that will happen the day after WDW goes outta business.

hi

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

Welcome Steve and Annaelsa,
Glad to see ya! Post pictures, we love pictures.

 

[eliza61]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm​

Have a magical day!!

 

[eliza61]

Happy post-St. Patricks day all! As my family says, it's a day for everyone, not just the Irish. We had our traditional corned beef & cabbage deal here on Sunday instead of Monday. By the time Monday rolled around the kids had taken care of the leftovers, so no Rubens, no nothing. Glad it was appreciated

Have you all seen the drafted plans for the Ft Wilderness DVC? Looks like if they build it, it will rival VWL, but I know my heart will stay with WL. What I don't care for is it is currently designed it as an 8 story behemoth. The size of it is intimidating. Hope they scale it back a few floors.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/other--proposed-resorts/2480-ft-wilderness-dvc-plans-leaked

I see a lazy river-like pool that could mimic my favorite feature of the old River country: the White Water Rapids. I spent so many hours climbing up and going down that as a kid.

Thanks so much for the link, Twink. (hey, that rhymes!)

I see one feature that makes me happy...a couple of pools. Hopefully that would cut back on the illegal immigration to WL pool.

Seriously, I don't know that I would like this. The theming looks like it is right on top of WL/VWL, and there's already confusion over the names of the two resorts. But overall, it looks like it could be nice. I don't think the eight stories bother me as WL is that big and doesn't look too big for the property. But it will be interesting to see if it continues to be a possibility down the road. You do have to wonder when DVC will cease to sell out new resorts. Is the demand really endless??

hummm,
I'm never really sure how I feel about Disney expansions. One of my serious character flaws is that I'm resistant to change especially when it comes to some thing I love so well.
FW was the very first resort we stayed at when the boys where 5!! LOL, I can't believe they are in their 20's now.

Granny, I share you concern about more resorts not so much as a problem with demand but more so a problem with park crowding. We all can admit that pretty much the days of empty parks is a thing of the past and there are some weeks that are downright brutal.
Not only park capacity but extra folks tend to lead to more watered down restaurant offerings and more emphasis on pre planning. When fp+ was announced, I remember everyone swore that if you did not use fp+ you would still be able to get fp's in the park. That lasted all of 2 days.

*** sighs*** I think underlying this whole long ramble is that I love disney, I love the charm of it and I'm super leary of any thing that could change that.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!

 

[horselover]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKMAHM!!!

 

[twokats]

Great news Kathy!!! Glad things are going well.

Glad you could hop on here, and best wishes for a continued speedy recovery!

That's great news Kathy! Sounds like you're making really excellent progress!
Pixie dust for an even faster recovery than expected!!!!

Kathy...great to hear from you, and continued prayers for a strong recovery!

Great news Kathy! So glad you found time and had the strength and energy to check in with us. You know we'll keep you in our thought and prayers. Pixie dust that you do indeed go home this week-end!

Kathy
Great news on the recovery, hoping we hear you are headed home this weekend!!!

I thank each and every one of you. I did get to come home on Friday a whole week early. We went and saw the surgeon Monday and he said everything was lined up as he wanted, so that was good. He will not be able to tell if the bone graft in my arm has taken for another 2-4 weeks so have to wait on that. They put a new splint on me and it is causing me some issues, so we may have to go back and have that changed again. I am trying to deal with it, but I don't know.

Heading to McCouls for brunch this AM, its an Irish themed pub with really good food. We had a groupie meet there once. We will celebrate St Paddys there this morning.

Its been a trying weekend, Tammy had a rough work week, tax stuff working for a CPA firm, Casey had his 1st date, had to drive to Fayettville, near Ft Bragg, 1.5 hr drive(1st time he has ever driven that far by himself). They had nice lunch but as he was following his girlfriend to the movie, then had another 1st, a wreck. He turned left into heavy traffic and got clobbered. He is fine, other than a head bump, but truck didnt fare so well. His guardian angel was with him, a split second and he would have got it in his door. Lets just say the impact was severe enough it caused the door on opposite side to not open, and his wheels wont turn. We are just glad know one was hurt

On a happier note, and I much prefer these kind of notes...Tammy and I are heading to WDW in May for a 1st time adults only trip, for our 24th anniversary. Julie(horselover)helped Tammy make the surprise trip come true, as I didnt have a clue, but its hard to keep secrets from me We are staying the Poly which will be a 1st as well. This was all Ts idea, and many thanks to Julie for helping T with it all. Some more 1sts, Spirit of Aloha, Illuminations Sparkling Desert Party(really looking forward to both with my lovely bride), and, andour 60 day window for FP plus opened up today! So we will be planning those later today!!

Hope all have are having gr8 weekend!!

I can sympathize with Tammy. I had 3 clients deliver their information to me just this afternoon. I am swamped and the light at the end of the tunnel has disappeared.

Also glad Casey is ok. Guess I will probably not ever be surprised since I am the planner in the family. Lee does not even know how to check on any of our DVC information.

hi

join us often.

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

Sounds like a fun time.

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

join us on the porch or by the fireplace

I still have my old motorcycle (yep, I'm a biker babe!) that Rizzo is inching to get his mutts on. Yeah, that will happen the day after WDW goes outta business.

I am not a fan of motorcycles, our son Jonathan has one that has had some issues and hopefully he will be selling it soon and not driving it again.

 

[twokats]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKMAHM!!!
Hope it was the best!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Geeze, , , , talk about being at the end of a queue . . . . and as always, a day late and a dollar short. But anyways . . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKMAHM!

Hope your B'day was better than expected!

 

[Granny]

Okay, it is off topic I admit.

But since I have two dogs in the NCAA tournament, I wanted to congratulate my St. Louis University Billikens on that overtime win over the N. C. State Wolfpack.

Jimmy...I know you're a Pack fan, and I'm sure there was a lot of frustration during that game. But both teams really gave it their all.

And darn that Dayton...they cost me a billion dollars!


Okay, and just to get things back on track, we haven't seen a picture of the WL "bear" yet on this new thread. So here's a shot of the bear.





Gotta love it!

 

[sleepydog25]

Okay, and just to get things back on track, we haven't seen a picture of the WL "bear" yet on this new thread. So here's a shot of the bear.





Gotta love it!

The bear is worth repeating! Sigh, won't be back to the Lodge to stay for at least another year.

 

[eliza61]

Did some one say "Bear"

 

[Corinne]

HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAY INKMAHM!!!!. Hope you had a great day!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ohhh Twinklebug.....VERY interesting link/leak. But I agree with Granny and eliza......very concerned with over-crowding of parks. All these extra rooms with guests but where are they fitting????


A very happy belated birthday to Inkmaham!!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome to the groupies Annaelsa!!!!

I agree!!!

So glad you are doing well twokats (Kathy) !!!!

 

[Corinne]

Does anyone know if you can add celebration details to a dining reservation on My Disney experience?

 

[Goofy442]

We are staying at VWL for the first time, and when our waitlist came through I thought I won the lottery. We have tried over the past 8 years to get a reservation and nothing. So does anyone know if there is a place to BBQ.

Thanks, Lisa

 

[sleepydog25]

We are staying at VWL for the first time, and when our waitlist came through I thought I won the lottery. We have tried over the past 8 years to get a reservation and nothing. So does anyone know if there is a place to BBQ.

Thanks, Lisa

Welcome, Lisa! I believe the only place to BBQ at VWL/WL is on the beach. I believe there are a couple of grills there. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[DiznyDi]

WELCOME Lisa! A pleasure to have you join us. Sorry I can't answer your question about the BBQ grills. We do very little cooking while on vacation. So glad your wait list came through! You will love it! When are you going?

Corinne I'm not certain about adding your celebrations through the ap. I think I'd call.

Love the 'bear' pics!

 

[Corinne]

Corinne I'm not certain about adding your celebrations through the ap. I think I'd call.

Hi Di

Thanks for responding. We are celebrating our anniversary in September -- it's noted on our DVC reservation. When I made our reservation at the California Grill I could not find a place to add it on the app.