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

[TCRAIG]

DLI - hoping for a quick recovery!

 

[jimmytammy]

DLI
My mom n Dad(my Dads second go round, not nearly as bad as his 1st) had it back in late Oct. and their Doc said he wanted to do all he could to keep them out of the hospital. So he had them take a 2 part steroid shot and also a 2 part infusion through IV(sorry, for the life of me cant remember what the infusion was)but within an hour of each, they both began feeling much better.

My dad had it in early Jan 2020, same time I had it. He had a really rough time with it, and I think he had pneumonia at the same time, but this was before we knew Covid was really hitting the states.

It can be fought off, be vigilant with your Doc. Prayers and Moose Dust coming your way from our family

 

[bluecastle]

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

Sending you pixie and moose dust and hoping you will all be fully recovered in time for your trip. My S-I-L felt sick for about 3-4 days and then was OK. It’s taking a long time to get his sense of smell back completely, but he feels fine. I hope you guys are feeling better soon!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI
My mom n Dad(my Dads second go round, not nearly as bad as his 1st) had it back in late Oct. and their Doc said he wanted to do all he could to keep them out of the hospital. So he had them take a 2 part steroid shot and also a 2 part infusion through IV(sorry, for the life of me cant remember what the infusion was)but within an hour of each, they both began feeling much better.

My dad had it in early Jan 2020, same time I had it. He had a really rough time with it, and I think he had pneumonia at the same time, but this was before we knew Covid was really hitting the states.

It can be fought off, be vigilant with your Doc. Prayers and Moose Dust coming your way from our family

I'm glad that worked for your parents and they were able to recover. You also. I'm hoping that we won't get it to the point of having to go to the doctor. My DD is pretty much just coughing now and then and her taste and smell isn't 100% so I think as long as she rests for the next few days she will be ok. Honestly you wouldn't know she is sick to look at her. I'm just hoping that if this scratchy throat is from covid that it is the only symptom I will get. Keeping my fingers crossed and trying to keep positive. In the meantime I'm taking zinc and extra immunity chews. DD is avoiding us as much as possible just in case.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thank you everyone!!! I appreciate all the good wishes.

 

[Granny]

DLI...prayers going up for you and your family. I hope you are able to enjoy your trip. Best wishes to you, and of course a little Moose Dust coming your way!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI...prayers going up for you and your family. I hope you are able to enjoy your trip. Best wishes to you, and of course a little Moose Dust coming your way!

Thank you Granny. DH and I got tested yesterday and are awaiting the results. He doesn't have any symptoms. I have a scratchy throat but that is all. DD is feeling much better but is having a problem with smell and taste. Sure hope that comes back before our trip! Eating at WDW is one of her favorite things about going. We have ADR's at all of our favorite places.

 

[TCRAIG]

Alright Groupies - need some quick advice! Right now, I’ve got 6 nights scheduled at WLV for Dec 4-10 but just added on at BWV so we can walk (scooter in my case) to HS/Epcot. I’d like to alter my existing 2022 plans to use the new points…I usually like to start at the HS/EP resort first and end at our MK resort but unfortunately, Dec4-6 is not available at BW. So - do I change my current reservation to end at BW OR should I keep our ‘norm’ and book Dec 10-12 at BW and then modify my WLV for 13-17?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Alright Groupies - need some quick advice! Right now, I’ve got 6 nights scheduled at WLV for Dec 4-10 but just added on at BWV so we can walk (scooter in my case) to HS/Epcot. I’d like to alter my existing 2022 plans to use the new points…I usually like to start at the HS/EP resort first and end at our MK resort but unfortunately, Dec4-6 is not available at BW. So - do I change my current reservation to end at BW OR should I keep our ‘norm’ and book Dec 10-12 at BW and then modify my WLV for 13-17?

Can the answer depend on what size room you have reserved at VWL and if it might match what I'd be looking to book?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Alright Groupies - need some quick advice! Right now, I’ve got 6 nights scheduled at WLV for Dec 4-10 but just added on at BWV so we can walk (scooter in my case) to HS/Epcot. I’d like to alter my existing 2022 plans to use the new points…I usually like to start at the HS/EP resort first and end at our MK resort but unfortunately, Dec4-6 is not available at BW. So - do I change my current reservation to end at BW OR should I keep our ‘norm’ and book Dec 10-12 at BW and then modify my WLV for 13-17?

However - seriously - I don't think either is a better or worse decision. I've always leaned more towards a feeling that starting at MK was rather special. My guess is that if you wanted to try a waitlist for BWV, especially pool/garden view, for the 1st 3 nights that you'd probably pick them up. Waitlisting single nights that don't replace and then if you get them all shorten your VWL reservation. That's the more difficult way though. Easiest is to go the later dates and have your stay locked in.

 

[ErinC]

Thank you Granny. DH and I got tested yesterday and are awaiting the results. He doesn't have any symptoms. I have a scratchy throat but that is all. DD is feeling much better but is having a problem with smell and taste. Sure hope that comes back before our trip! Eating at WDW is one of her favorite things about going. We have ADR's at all of our favorite places.

Hope that all are improving. DD had Covid for the 2nd time a few weeks ago. Honestly she just thought it was a sinus infection, no other symptoms. She was fine in a few days. The newest strand seems to be very contagious, but not as serious symptom wise. I hope that is the case with you all. DH and I did not get it from her. The loss of smell and taste don't seem to be a common symptom with this variation of Covid, at least in our experience and those that I've talked to. I hope all are well so you can enjoy all the Disney snacks possible on your trip. If you are paying that much money for food, you sure want to be able to enjoy it!

TCRAIG, I always want to end our trip at MK. If you can waitlist and put it together that way, I'd probably be tempted to do so. I guess it just depends if you have enough points to hold both reservations until you get enough days both places. I wouldn't want to give up what you've got, unless you are sure you have the BW reservation first.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Surprisingly my test came back negative. I really thought with the sore throat I have had for a week that it would be positive. I am wondering if I got a false negative. I may take another test in a few days to make sure. Haven't heard back on DH's test yet. DD is feeling better everyday. Thank you everyone!

 

[twinklebug]

Surprisingly my test came back negative. I really thought with the sore throat I have had for a week that it would be positive. I am wondering if I got a false negative. I may take another test in a few days to make sure. Haven't heard back on DH's test yet. DD is feeling better everyday. Thank you everyone!

Glad you've tested negative. I heard there is a nasty cold out there that has hit.

On this topic, I encourage everyone to put their address in over on USPS for a set of 4 at home tests (free). Not going to link, it's probably a very easy google.

 

[ErinC]

On this topic, I encourage everyone to put their address in over on USPS for a set of 4 at home tests (free). Not going to link, it's probably a very easy google.

My sister works at a hospital and sent me the link yesterday. She said she didn't think they would last long. I did put in for mine, but I just spent $100 at Walgreens last week on 4 boxes.

 

[TCRAIG]

Can the answer depend on what size room you have reserved at VWL and if it might match what I'd be looking to book?

1 Br and needs to be STD cause I only bought 37 pts and don’t want to borrow 2023 points - 3 nights is exactly 74 points - but alas, Dec 11 was gone between the time I checked earlier and when the points showed up to use so I grabbed 2 nights at pool view and waitlisted the 3 nights at STD…we’ll see what happens

 

[bluecastle]

1 Br and needs to be STD cause I only bought 37 pts and don’t want to borrow 2023 points - 3 nights is exactly 74 points - but alas, Dec 11 was gone between the time I checked earlier and when the points showed up to use so I grabbed 2 nights at pool view and waitlisted the 3 nights at STD…we’ll see what happens

Hope your waitlist comes through!

 

[bluecastle]

My sister works at a hospital and sent me the link yesterday. She said she didn't think they would last long. I did put in for mine, but I just spent $100 at Walgreens last week on 4 boxes.

We bought 4 tests at CVS right before they announced the free ones too! Very expensive. Ordered the free ones online yesterday. I thought it was starting today, but my DD texted from work and said they had started, so I jumped on.
So naturally, right after I had ordered some expensive N95 masks, I heard that they will be available for free at local pharmacies starting in February!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We bought 4 tests at CVS right before they announced the free ones too! Very expensive. Ordered the free ones online yesterday. I thought it was starting today, but my DD texted from work and said they had started, so I jumped on.
So naturally, right after I had ordered some expensive N95 masks, I heard that they will be available for free at local pharmacies starting in February!

Oh I didn't know they were gonna be free. I just ordered a box from Project N95 but they have them for a good price.

 

[ErinC]

Oh I didn't know they were gonna be free. I just ordered a box from Project N95 but they have them for a good price.

Free or not, our getting them is in the hands of the U.S. government and the U.S. Postal service... we'll be lucky to get them before 2023!

 

[jimmytammy]

One week later and we start all over
This time it was snow only️
Hope all the Groupies are doing good, staying warm and enjoying life!!