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

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Bobbiwoz!!!!

 

[Granny]

Hi everyone it has been a long time since we have stayed at VWL, because I really do not like what I see in the pictures of the renovations. I love woodsy and piney. Well, last night, we had a delicious dinner at Artist Point before a fireworks cruise out of WL marina, so we had time to walk around and take in the atmosphere of what truly is the resort that most speaks to Tom & me.

Well, no matter what they did to the rooms, even the public bathrooms in the DVC building still have the little touches and in seeing them, my heart has been softened. We will stay in VWL next December!

Bobbi

Hi Bobbi! Great to "see" you here again. I think you make some great points but you have said the same thing I feel...as long as there is that wonderful lobby and all the little things that make WL/VWL so special, I can live with the new decor. I can't say I prefer the new decor but it isn't going to make me stop looking forward to VWL stays and visits.


And before I forget,


Happy Birthday Bobbi!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing bobbiwoz a very Happy Birthday!

 

[A&MsMommy]

With the recent renos at VWL, did they add a sleeper chair to the one bedrooms?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

With the recent renos at VWL, did they add a sleeper chair to the one bedrooms?

No - the 1BR's still only have the king bed in the master bedroom and the queen sleeper sofa in the living area.

The studios received the additional murphy bed and now can sleep 5.

 

[dwsandy]

Hello. I am new to this thread. I just booked a 2bdrm villa for myself, dh, our 3 kids, BIL and a friend for my 40th bday in April. I'm super excited because I've never stayed here before and I am looking forward to it . I've waitlisted a lockoff but booked the dedicated. Is there a pullout chair in the main living area? If so, does this change with the lockoff? TIA

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Mr Deebits!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

But then again
We are having way slow service with our internet provider, AT&T. Been with them for years and dont really wont switch providers, but paying DSL prices and getting basically slightly faster than dial up service has got to go. So who do you have has internet service and what do you like about them?

 

[Granny]

Hello. I am new to this thread. I just booked a 2bdrm villa for myself, dh, our 3 kids, BIL and a friend for my 40th bday in April. I'm super excited because I've never stayed here before and I am looking forward to it . I've waitlisted a lockoff but booked the dedicated. Is there a pullout chair in the main living area? If so, does this change with the lockoff? TIA

Welcome to the VWL Groupies thread!

There are no sleeper chairs at VWL at all in any accommodation size. What they do have is a fold down sleeper only in the studios to make them sleep 5 now.

What I don't know, and hadn't thought about, is whether the second bedroom in a dedicated 2BR has that fold down sleeper. Hopefully your request for a lock off will come through to make sure you have that option.

Looking at your guest list, I would think that you and DH are in the master BR, BIL and friend in second BR and the three kids in the living room? If so, you might want to consider bringing an air mattress so one of your children can sleep on that. Otherwise, that third child will have to be in the second BR and I don' t know if that's the solution you are looking for.

Sounds like a great tip planned, and I hope you completely enjoy the resort we all love.

 

[Granny]

But then again
We are having way slow service with our internet provider, AT&T. Been with them for years and dont really wont switch providers, but paying DSL prices and getting basically slightly faster than dial up service has got to go. So who do you have has internet service and what do you like about them?

Jimmy...of course this is not ! Without decent internet service how can you continue your great contributions to this thread?

We are in the midwest so I don't know if you have the same options. We have AT&T Uverse and the cable competition here is Charter Communications. We've been thinking about switching since AT&T keeps ramping up the prices and Charter has a very fast internet as part of its basic package. Good luck in your provider search!

 

[dwsandy]

Welcome to the VWL Groupies thread! There are no sleeper chairs at VWL at all in any accommodation size. What they do have is a fold down sleeper only in the studios to make them sleep 5 now. What I don't know, and hadn't thought about, is whether the second bedroom in a dedicated 2BR has that fold down sleeper. Hopefully your request for a lock off will come through to make sure you have that option. Looking at your guest list, I would think that you and DH are in the master BR, BIL and friend in second BR and the three kids in the living room? If so, you might want to consider bringing an air mattress so one of your children can sleep on that. Otherwise, that third child will have to be in the second BR and I don' t know if that's the solution you are looking for. Sounds like a great tip planned, and I hope you completely enjoy the resort we all love.

well that is kinda strange. A studio sleeps 5, but a 1 bedroom sleeps 4? That is a little disappointing but I'm sure I will get over it once I get there. After all, we will be a WDW! Thanks for the info

 

[dwsandy]

Welcome to the VWL Groupies thread!

Looking at your guest list, I would think that you and DH are in the master BR, BIL and friend in second BR and the three kids in the living room? If so, you might want to consider bringing an air mattress so one of your children can sleep on that. Otherwise, that third child will have to be in the second BR and I don' t know if that's the solution you are looking for.

Sounds like a great tip planned, and I hope you completely enjoy the resort we all love.

Do you know if it's possible to pay for a cot? Otherwise, it looks like myself and the 2 girls in the master and dh and ds on the sleeper sofa. Not ideal, but it will have to do

 

[danikoski]

Do you know if it's possible to pay for a cot? Otherwise, it looks like myself and the 2 girls in the master and dh and ds on the sleeper sofa. Not ideal, but it will have to do

When we stayed at a 2 bedroom at AKV last year, one of the girls who was supposed to sleep in the living room was worried about the big window and wanted to sleep in the master with her parents. So we used the cushions on the couch to make a bed on the floor in the master bedroom. Worked brilliantly. If an air mattress isn't an option, you might be able to do that in the living room at VWL. Just a thought. If you choose that option, bring sheets with you and make sure to wedge the cushions so they don't slip around too much.
Hopefully you will get a lockoff, so then the second bedroom will have three beds.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

A day late but Happy Birthday Bobbi!!

But then again
We are having way slow service with our internet provider, AT&T. Been with them for years and dont really wont switch providers, but paying DSL prices and getting basically slightly faster than dial up service has got to go. So who do you have has internet service and what do you like about them?

For us Charter has been the only option. Getting ahold of a customer rep there always takes far more time than I think it should but in general the internet service has been fine for us.

Do you know if it's possible to pay for a cot? Otherwise, it looks like myself and the 2 girls in the master and dh and ds on the sleeper sofa. Not ideal, but it will have to do

In general DVC does not offer cots so you would need to bring something like an air bed or air pad along but you can always ask once you arrive and you might get lucky. Otherwise if the cushions can still be taken off the couch that might work but you'll need sheets or blankets. However I'm not certain if they come off at VWL if the new sleeper sofas they got are like at BWV or BCV and I kind of think they are.

Ok - found my picture of the pull out and I'm 99.9% certain the cushions don't come off. I opened it up to take a look last May and I guarantee I did not choose to place the cushions under the bed - they just fold out that way so using them won't be an option.

 

[dwsandy]

Thanks for the picture. It will be fine. We are just excited to go! The kids still have no idea

 

[bocaj1431]

You certainly hit many of the highlights that we've all come to love about the Lodge. I'd add other items such as the flickering lanterns, the crickets chirping, the walk along the nature trail, the beach area, and the fresh Mickey waffles at RF. I've not stayed at all the other resorts, but I have to admit after thinking about what you said, that we, too, have found the friendliest guests at WL and VWL. I'd like to believe the serenity and grandeur of the Lodge has a calming effect which leads to nicer folks. Whatever the reason, it's a telling observation. Thanks for sharing, and we're so glad you've helped make our Groupies thread even better


You are so right about the crickets chirping and the flickering lanterns. We haven't checked out the beach area yet. We will have to do that this June.

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[twokats]

Bobbiwoz and Mr Deebits.

Happy Birthday!!! I hope it was the best.

 

[danikoski]

Two weeks from today, my new husband and I will be heading VWL for our Disneymoon! Yeah!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks for the picture. It will be fine. We are just excited to go! The kids still have no idea

Welcome to the Groupies! Feel free to drop in often and share your ongoing trip preparations and the trip itself.

A belated happy birthday to bobbiwoz and Mr Deebits!

I'm sure you'll have a grand time at VWL, danikoski! There are so many romantic things to see and do at the Lodge. I'm happy for you!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Mr deebits!!