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

[Corinne]

You got this.

Thank you Cindy! I hope so!!

 

[TCRAIG]

Request please…..we’re scheduled to fly out tomorrow morning, with the tropical storm looming this isn’t looking good.

 

[Corinne]

Thanks Tricia! Worked! We’re on the Mears Shuttle on way to BLT! Now if only the room would be ready soon! Too much to ask I shall not be greedy!!!

 

[twinklebug]

We’re on the Mears Shuttle on way to BLT! Now if only the room would be ready soon! Too much to ask I shall not be greedy!!!

Enjoy!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks Tricia! Worked! We’re on the Mears Shuttle on way to BLT! Now if only the room would be ready soon! Too much to ask I shall not be greedy!!!

So glad to hear this! So jealous you are staying at BLT. Stayed there for the first time in February and just loved it so much!!! How is your view?

 

[Corinne]

So glad to hear this! So jealous you are staying at BLT. Stayed there for the first time in February and just loved it so much!!! How is your view?

You can be the judge, but I would say perfect!

 

[Corinne]

Dupe post

 

[Corinne]

When we arrived at BLT our room was not ready so we headed over to grab lunch and ate it at The Outer Rim while sipping our first BIRTHDAY WEEK libations. We checked on status of room around 2:00, and it was ready….12th floor, gorgeous view.

We freshened up and headed to MK (very crowded) and got to a few attractions walked around then headed to GF for dinner. After dinner we went back to The Outer Rim (are you sensing a theme here?)

Pretty view from Outer Rim (although WL isn’t visible from the windows), we did see a partial rainbow!
This AM I am sitting on my balcony enjoying the view and my coffee - truly one of my favorite things to do here at WDW! I managed to score a boarding group for Guardians hopefully we won’t get motion sickness. I am not a coaster fan at all, but I want to try it at least once!

 

[Suzabella]

So glad your trip is off to a great start! And a boarding group for GoG? Wow!! I've heard they sell out in like 7 seconds. Anxious to hear what you think. I've already bought my meclazine for September in case we're lucky enough to ride it.

 

[mom2missmous]

Pete had a really good vlog out on Dis DVC fans that I watched this morning. It discussed some of the things we have spoken about on here about how Disney is making things so generic anymore. They also talked about the refurb taking so long at the VWL. It was interesting to watch and would recommend it.

Yes it was a good vlog thanks for pointing it out! He clearly gives voice to the frustration over the delay in re-doing BR! I know and agree the rooms need refurbishment, but we can still manage to enjoy the charm of the resort as a whole. Hope they put Murphy beds in the rooms! We are currently in ROFR for a small add on at our beloved BRV .. fingers crossed we pass! Already thinking that we will need more points than the paltry 75, hoping another small contract comes around we can grab (100 or less). We are long time owners at BVC, but as much as we love that resort , we LOVE wl for its unique atmosphere and theming - in fact already stay there more often than BCV hence the add on lol.

 

[Suzabella]

Yes it was a good vlog thanks for pointing it out! He clearly gives voice to the frustration over the delay in re-doing BR! I know and agree the rooms need refurbishment, but we can still manage to enjoy the charm of the resort as a whole. Hope they put Murphy beds in the rooms! We are currently in ROFR for a small add on at our beloved BRV .. fingers crossed we pass! Already thinking that we will need more points than the paltry 75, hoping another small contract comes around we can grab (100 or less). We are long time owners at BVC, but as much as we love that resort , we LOVE wl for its unique atmosphere and theming - in fact already stay there more often than BCV hence the add on lol.

The pictures that were floating around of the test rooms showed the Murphy beds. Hope they don't change that feature but it seems they're becoming the norm for refurbs.

We're staying at BCV in September for the first time for a couple nights. Looking forward to it!

 

[jimmytammy]

Corinne
Glad the storm stayed away and the trip is going well
Loving the pics and view
We too like the Outer Rim. There is a older lady there who is super nice and has worked there several years we like a lot
We also enjoy a cup o joe on the balconies at WDW
Our trips seem to correlate and it revolves around liquids of some sort or the other

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So glad your trip is off to a great start! And a boarding group for GoG? Wow!! I've heard they sell out in like 7 seconds. Anxious to hear what you think. I've already bought my meclazine for September in case we're lucky enough to ride it.

Does that work better than Dramamine?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Corinne I would say that's a pretty good view! We were on the inside and faced the other side. Not complaining though. We loved it there.

 

[Suzabella]

Does that work better than Dramamine?

It's the generic version. $6.50 or so on Amazon for 100 tabs. It's the exact mg that Dr prescribed me for Vertigo in January.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

It's the generic version. $6.50 or so on Amazon for 100 tabs. It's the exact mg that Dr prescribed me for Vertigo in January.

I'm a bit worried about getting sick. I was figuring on using Sea Bands and Dramamine.

 

[Suzabella]

I feel the same way! I want to ride it but I remember how sick MS made me and I really don't want to lose a day at Epcot by feeling awful. Going to try Meclizine on Remy and see how it goes.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I feel the same way! I want to ride it but I remember how sick MS made me and I really don't want to lose a day at Epcot by feeling awful. Going to try Meclizine on Remy and see how it goes.

I hope it goes well. I really wanna ride it but like you said I don't wanna be sick the rest of the day.

 

[twinklebug]

I'm a bit worried about getting sick. I was figuring on using Sea Bands and Dramamine.

I've been getting more sensitive to motion as I grow older too.

Trying to help out with what I've heard:
For GotG I heard that if you allow your eyes to follow the action as intended you should be fine. It's when you close them and try to open them again or force yourself to look back at other items that you'll experience the dizzies.

On Remy (my experience) it's the 3D glasses causing the nausea. Pop them over your eyes only during the screens & keep them off between. Benefit of doing this is it gives us a chance to really appreciate the 3D elements, such as in the fridge. Worked for me.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I've been getting more sensitive to motion as I grow older too.

Trying to help out with what I've heard:
For GotG I heard that if you allow your eyes to follow the action as intended you should be fine. It's when you close them and try to open them again or force yourself to look back at other items that you'll experience the dizzies.

On Remy (my experience) it's the 3D glasses causing the nausea. Pop them over your eyes only during the screens & keep them off between. Benefit of doing this is it gives us a chance to really appreciate the 3D elements, such as in the fridge. Worked for me.

I didn't have any problems on Remy. I didn't realize that was a problem for some people.