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

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Blossom!

You are one busy lady! How do you plan to celebrate? Whatever you do, enjoy your special day.

 

[eliza61]

My watch must have stopped, can't believe I missed a birthday.

Sleep, hope your day was magical.


Happy birthday Blossom. wishes you a day filled with Pixie dust

 

[ottawagreg]

QUESTION:
We are five in a studio this May. Two 8 year olds and three adults, tight, yes, but we will manage. We have always seemed to get the dedicated studios at the very far end of the long hallway. That studio has two closets, one standard size next to the bathroom vanity and a second smaller one next to the hallway door. We really need that second closet on this trip. Do all studios have that second closet, oR just the dedicated ones, or just those four at the very end of the long hallway on each floor. Trying to decide what my request might be. I believe odd numbers are towards the water (that, I know you can't really see)... We have had the dumpster view too! I like highest floor possible, but this time, I would prefer the two closets, even if it means dumpster
Can anyone help me out here. Thanks

Granny,

All Studios DO NOT have two closets. We are studio dwellers (wife, daughter and me) and we find that to be ample room. The only time we have had the second closet is when we had the very last room at the end of the hallway. Being only three of us, it is not too uncomfortable without the closet but it is very convenient having it. If one does not mind the walk every time you go to the room.

greg

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

My fellow groupies, my friend CodeSpyder, programmer of the DVC Planner universal app, has a request. He'd like to have some pictures. He'll credit you on his website.

The pictures he needs are a resort shot (and if you want to size it, please size it at 600x400 pixels). He also needs an 'icon' type pic sized 70x70 pixels. He needs these pics for the following resorts.

Aulani (not construction pics)
Polynesian Villas and Bungalows (Can be a recent construction pic or a general resort pic)

Please send pics to him at codespyder@webspydercode.com.

Thanks.

If I get a chance I'll look thru my pictures. Otherwise, if nothing interferes with plans we're going to be at Aulani Feb 26th thru March 3rd! Going to use up some of the points from our WDW cancellations.

The day before that I think we'll see if we can switch and try out the Poly in May. Any other groupies thinking of checking it out this year?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Granny,

All Studios DO NOT have two closets. We are studio dwellers (wife, daughter and me) and we find that to be ample room. The only time we have had the second closet is when we had the very last room at the end of the hallway. Being only three of us, it is not too uncomfortable without the closet but it is very convenient having it. If one does not mind the walk every time you go to the room.

greg

I can't find pictures from the second studio we've had but I don't think we had a second closet and pics confirm that the first one we had didn't have a second closet by the door. Neither of these were at the very end of the hall but both were bus stop side and one was in the short section close to the lodge and the other was towards the end of the long section on the ground floor so under what would be a 2BR at the end on the upper floors.

 

[ottawagreg]

I can't find pictures from the second studio we've had but I don't think we had a second closet and pics confirm that the first one we had didn't have a second closet by the door. Neither of these were at the very end of the hall but both were bus stop side and one was in the short section close to the lodge and the other was towards the end of the long section on the ground floor so under what would be a 2BR at the end on the upper floors.

We have stayed in studios at least four times, may be five, and always in the long wing away from the Lodge. Only once did we have the second closet. It was nice because I kept golf club travel bag in the second one and it freed up floor space. The bad part was when we ran out of ice (usually 4 times a day) and I had to waddle all the way back down the hall way and then circle the octagon. I did studies on which way was shorter on the octagon, but I could not decide. Since it is a circle it may not make a difference. Should have paid more attention in high school geometry!



Here is another pic from December trip. This is only steps outside the back door of the villas. The wilderness so close really is beautiful. I want to try other DVC properties. My daughter won't agree to it. It very hard to argue for another place when I gaze on some the memory maker photos.

greg

 

[sleepydog25]

If I get a chance I'll look thru my pictures. Otherwise, if nothing interferes with plans we're going to be at Aulani Feb 26th thru March 3rd! Going to use up some of the points from our WDW cancellations.

The day before that I think we'll see if we can switch and try out the Poly in May. Any other groupies thinking of checking it out this year?

Chris is going to try to get into one for a night in September once the booking window is opened for non-Poly DVCers. She has a meet with friends at the World each year, but they stay concierge at one of the deluxes. However, she likes to arrive a day or two early, so she'll check them out if possible.

"Sleep, hope your day was magical." Thanks, eliza, it was!

 

[nanajoyx2]

I may be wrong, but I believe dedicated studios have 2 closets - the regular one near the sink and a small "coat" closet near the door. We usually stay in a studio and most times it has been dedicated. Will be there starting Monday so will update.

 

[danikoski]

Less than a week and we will be at VWL

 

[eliza61]

Less than a week and we will be at VWL

Take me with you!!

 

[eliza61]

So the world meeting of family event is being held in Philadelphia this summer
Which I have since learned is like the world cup match for Catholics.

Philly is expecting over 1.2 million visitors. to give you some perspective, Philadelphia only has 1.5 million folks living here. Anyhoo, my house is about 6 blocks away from the Art Museum.

The pope is scheduled to visit for three days culminating with a mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Some one offered me $1500 bucks a night to rent it for the Pope's Visit!!!

LOL,
of course Sid, the squid immediately said...

"Mom, ask yourself, what would Jesus do?"

Could you rent out your house?? lol, either way I'm not staying in town. I'm not a big crowd gal and it's going to be packed.

 

[sleepydog25]

So the world meeting of family event is being held in Philadelphia this summer
Which I have since learned is like the world cup match for Catholics.

Philly is expecting over 1.2 million visitors. to give you some perspective, Philadelphia only has 1.5 million folks living here. Anyhoo, my house is about 6 blocks away from the Art Museum.

The pope is scheduled to visit for three days culminating with a mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Some one offered me $1500 bucks a night to rent it for the Pope's Visit!!!

LOL,
of course Sid, the squid immediately said...

"Mom, ask yourself, what would Jesus do?"

Could you rent out your house?? lol, either way I'm not staying in town. I'm not a big crowd gal and it's going to be packed.

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies and Happy New Year!!

Hope you are all well and staying warm
last week It was -3 when I went out at 9 am.
of course my Florida DD keeps sending me pictures
of the beach.
Well we will be heading down to
St Pete this weekend (Happy Dance )

The new year brings Blessings of Good News!
My dear DH AKA the Big Guy as some of you know
has been working in NYC during the week
and commuting home to Boston on the weekends.
He just got the OK to work from home for most of the time
with a few short trips to NYC a month.
So he is very happy to drive down to Fl this year

On the way of course we just have to stop
at our Happy Place for a couple of nights,
Staying at SSR
So we will be attending the Member Event
for the Poly next Tues at the preview center.
Will keep you posted.

FYI, talking to my guide yesterday
the Poly will open this April.
and Booking for owners starts on Feb 11 but
Non owners can book as early as FEB 18!!!!!

To all who have sent me birthday greetings, thank you, but I'm having an "unbirthday" today. Sorry. What that means is I'm regressing in age, not progressing. We mostly celebrated yesterday by going to see "Into the Woods" (meh ), shopping at Fresh Market, and spontaneously opting to dine out at our fave restaurant, Noble's Grill in Winston-Salem. Superb! Today has been low-key, though I did make homemade Italian sausage with my new KitchenAid mixer attachment for grinding meats. That means tonight will be luv's famous and delicious vodka sauce with penne pasta and my sausage. Thank you all for the warm wishes and continued friendship. JT said something about me being a leader of the pack, but truly I'm honored to be the current keeper of the thread and mostly, to be called friend to each of you, both those I've met and have yet to meet. Thank you all!

Awww
A Belated Happy Birthday Sleepy
That sounds like a wonderful dinner.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So the world meeting of family event is being held in Philadelphia this summer
Which I have since learned is like the world cup match for Catholics.

Philly is expecting over 1.2 million visitors. to give you some perspective, Philadelphia only has 1.5 million folks living here. Anyhoo, my house is about 6 blocks away from the Art Museum.

The pope is scheduled to visit for three days culminating with a mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Some one offered me $1500 bucks a night to rent it for the Pope's Visit!!!

LOL,
of course Sid, the squid immediately said...

"Mom, ask yourself, what would Jesus do?"

Could you rent out your house?? lol, either way I'm not staying in town. I'm not a big crowd gal and it's going to be packed.

$1500/night? I'd figure out some way I could do it! We've done a few VRBO stays and it seems similar. My niece moved to Rapid city, SD a little over a year ago. I know that several people she works with rent out their homes during the Sturgis Rally and she's contemplating it herself. Slightly different crowd of course.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday Blossomz!




So sorry I missed your birthday Sleepy!!! Hope it was a fantastic day for you!

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Birthday Blossomz!




So sorry I missed your birthday Sleepy!!! Hope it was a fantastic day for you!

Thanks! It was a good day. Of course, any day I get to spend with my wonderful luv is a good one.

And. . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, blossomz!

 

[twokats]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, blossomz

 

[jimmytammy]

Eliza
Sounds like a good excuse to visit with your family in our neck of the woods...and BTW, we could fit in a groupie meet while you are here

teapot
That is great news! Working from home is so wonderful, Tammy does this and I love the fact she is here, not having to deal with so much of the office politics. In you folks case, totally getting your life back

 

[wildernessDad]

Thanks, Kat. I love the Poly. Now if I can only hit the lotto...

If I get a chance I'll look thru my pictures. Otherwise, if nothing interferes with plans we're going to be at Aulani Feb 26th thru March 3rd! Going to use up some of the points from our WDW cancellations.

The day before that I think we'll see if we can switch and try out the Poly in May. Any other groupies thinking of checking it out this year?

 

[eliza61]

Thanks, Kat. I love the Poly. Now if I can only hit the lotto...

Hey WD, what do you think about the lobby rehab?

I think I'm in the minority, I loved the old "lushness" of the poly. I've only saw pictures of the new lobby but it looks so 'sterile" to me.

I'll probably stay there using one of Disney's 30% off specials. not going to use the points, way too many.