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

[ErinC]

That's the time we've ended up rescheduling for - March 31-Apr 9th. I've been spending some time checking availability since we decided to cancel our trip that should have started tomorrow and we now just need one more night on a second studio at PVB. Had the other night we were missing fill a couple of days ago. Good luck with your waitlist! I once had a Boardwalk view studio for a week that filled right at 31 days so it can happen!

Thanks Kathy! I know things can change last minute, so I'll keep checking. I have SSR, so no big deal if it doesn't come through. I just thought since we are there to run all the Springtime Surprise races, that Boardwalk sure would be handy. Again though, I can be happy in a closet at WDW, so it will be fine either way. At least SSR is nice and new with the refurb.

 

[momtwoboys]

That's the time we've ended up rescheduling for - March 31-Apr 9th. I've been spending some time checking availability since we decided to cancel our trip that should have started tomorrow and we now just need one more night on a second studio at PVB. Had the other night we were missing fill a couple of days ago. Good luck with your waitlist! I once had a Boardwalk view studio for a week that filled right at 31 days so it can happen!

our dates are March 31-April6th! YAY!!!!

 

[TCRAIG]

We are slap outta points and our next reservation isn’t til Oct - we’re forgoing our usual May trip to finally take our 2019 tour of the Grand Canyon…HOWEVER - a friend was looking at RCI and they happened to have Apr 9-16 at Saratoga 1Br available that we could trade our Hilton Grand Vacation Club points for - which surprises me because Disney is now using II and not RCI - so anyway - we grabbed it!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We are slap outta points and our next reservation isn’t til Oct - we’re forgoing our usual May trip to finally take our 2019 tour of the Grand Canyon…HOWEVER - a friend was looking at RCI and they happened to have Apr 9-16 at Saratoga 1Br available that we could trade our Hilton Grand Vacation Club points for - which surprises me because Disney is now using II and not RCI - so anyway - we grabbed it!

Even when you think you can't go it finds you! Love it!

I'm guessing that since DVC members could deposit into RCI right up until Dec 31st that DVC had some deposits of their own to fulfill. Lucky you!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

our dates are March 31-April6th! YAY!!!!

Going to be a few of us groupies there then!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We’ll be at VGF April 3-7, then BCV 7-10.

 

[bluecastle]

How exciting that there may be the potential for a groupie mini-meet! Can’t wait to read everyone’s reports.
Finally caught up on this thread! A belated Happy New Year to everyone! I hope we are all able to get to our happy place this year and that our trips are safe and magical. Like all of you, I’ve been reading and hearing things that make me wonder if WDW can maintain its magic. Sometimes I feel myself tempted to disconnect for a while to avoid disillusionment. But as I plan for my granddaughter’s first trip in November, I am realizing that it is our responsibility to create the magic for her, in spite of changes and company priorities we may not like. Maybe because we had to postpone Christmas because of COVID, I realized that the joy and magic is in us. I am determined to overlook anything that might take away from that feeling. Granted, we will probably make trips less often because we will have to save for a lot longer!!
I’m happy to have a countdown again!! Kidani 2BR this trip, but when we go the next time, we will introduce her to our favorite resort!

 

[KimMcGowan]

How exciting that there may be the potential for a groupie mini-meet! Can’t wait to read everyone’s reports.
Finally caught up on this thread! A belated Happy New Year to everyone! I hope we are all able to get to our happy place this year and that our trips are safe and magical. Like all of you, I’ve been reading and hearing things that make me wonder if WDW can maintain its magic. Sometimes I feel myself tempted to disconnect for a while to avoid disillusionment. But as I plan for my granddaughter’s first trip in November, I am realizing that it is our responsibility to create the magic for her, in spite of changes and company priorities we may not like. Maybe because we had to postpone Christmas because of COVID, I realized that the joy and magic is in us. I am determined to overlook anything that might take away from that feeling. Granted, we will probably make trips less often because we will have to save for a lot longer!!
I’m happy to have a countdown again!! Kidani 2BR this trip, but when we go the next time, we will introduce her to our favorite resort!

Positivity is the best outlook. Granted, that is kind of hard right now - but I like your viewpoint!

 

[PatMcDuck]

We own at BRV but will be at BCV April 2-8. Looks like a popular week to visit!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I hope we get to see some Easter Eggs like this one!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I hope we get to see some Easter Eggs like this one!

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Me too! Planning on a walk over to GF from the Poly for the display.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Me too! Planning on a walk over to GF from the Poly for the display.

Those eggs were one reason that we decided to start our stay at VGF. Another reason is that it’s just so hard to book VGF for December. I figured we should use the 11 month priority sometime!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Those eggs were one reason that we decided to start our stay at VGF. Another reason is that it’s just so hard to book VGF for December. I figured we should use the 11 month priority sometime!!

Those eggs are a reason I looked for us to rebook sometime before Easter vs waiting until after! haha

 

[jimmytammy]

Our current situation
Looking out our front door
It’s started snowing about 5:30am switched off to sleet around 10am and a bit of freezing rain now
Man how I wish I was sitting by the fire at Carolewood Pacific Room right now

 

[bobbiwoz]

^ So pretty!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey all. Hope everyone is doing well. So the inevitable happened. No matter how hard we tried to fight it, that rotten covid found it's way into our house. Ugh. My daughter started feeling sick over a week ago and was tested but came back negative. She still was feeling bad though and started to lose her taste and smell. Got tested again and it came back positive yesterday. I have had a scratchy throat for about a week now so I think I have it too. My husband and I are getting tested tomorrow. If I have it so be it as long as I don't get really sick. Of course my big worry is that we leave in 2 weeks for our trip so I'm hoping DD and I are over it until then. So I'm asking you all for some pixie and moose dust to help us get through this in time. TIA

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hey all. Hope everyone is doing well. So the inevitable happened. No matter how hard we tried to fight it, that rotten covid found it's way into our house. Ugh. My daughter started feeling sick over a week ago and was tested but came back negative. She still was feeling bad though and started to lose her taste and smell. Got tested again and it came back positive yesterday. I have had a scratchy throat for about a week now so I think I have it too. My husband and I are getting tested tomorrow. If I have it so be it as long as I don't get really sick. Of course my big worry is that we leave in 2 weeks for our trip so I'm hoping DD and I are over it until then. So I'm asking you all for some pixie and moose dust to help us get through this in time. TIA

Wishing you all speedy recoveries DLI!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hey all. Hope everyone is doing well. So the inevitable happened. No matter how hard we tried to fight it, that rotten covid found it's way into our house. Ugh. My daughter started feeling sick over a week ago and was tested but came back negative. She still was feeling bad though and started to lose her taste and smell. Got tested again and it came back positive yesterday. I have had a scratchy throat for about a week now so I think I have it too. My husband and I are getting tested tomorrow. If I have it so be it as long as I don't get really sick. Of course my big worry is that we leave in 2 weeks for our trip so I'm hoping DD and I are over it until then. So I'm asking you all for some pixie and moose dust to help us get through this in time. TIA

Oh my…I hope you get well soon!

 

[twinklebug]

Hope everyone in your household is feeling better soon DLI!

 

[sleepydog25]

Get better soon, DLI!