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

[MiaSRN62]

Yes...and I mentioned issues with the park reservation in an earlier post. I had WDW EXECUTIVE guest relations call me about my comments. I voiced how the Park Reservations were initially designed during pandemic for social distancing. The woman I spoke with, Britt, stated the system helps them to provide the very best service to their guests by monitoring park attendance. I called "hogwash" on this and stated I see no difference. And if anything, the parks are more mobbed. Cant win with Disney. But I am sure you have all seen the Bog Iger memes all over. Crack me up!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yes...and I mentioned issues with the park reservation in an earlier post. I had WDW EXECUTIVE guest relations call me about my comments. I voiced how the Park Reservations were initially designed during pandemic for social distancing. The woman I spoke with, Britt, stated the system helps them to provide the very best service to their guests by monitoring park attendance. I called "hogwash" on this and stated I see no difference. And if anything, the parks are more mobbed. Cant win with Disney. But I am sure you have all seen the Bog Iger memes all over. Crack me up!
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Yeah I think it is hogwash also.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Thanksgiving Groupies!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

 

[Granny]

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Thanksgiving Groupies!

In a world of chaos I am thankful to have this friendly corner of the web to come to. You are like a second family to me.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Happy Thanksgiving Groupies!

In a world of chaos I am thankful to have this friendly corner of the web to come to. You are like a second family to me.

We really are a family.

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

Anyone else always find a reason to add onto their trip? Well I always do and this time I was smart and just booked 7 nights up front which lately we do 5 nights or less. Well I’m not even 2 weeks out from locking us in and I added on another night . Our flight won’t get in until midnight so our arrival to the lodge will be uniquely quiet but I’m super excited that we will be there to welcome the rest of the family the next day when they arrive. They won’t have to wait for the room to be ready and we will have a stocked fridge. 195 days until I’m home again but who’s counting.

 

[jimmytammy]

Anyone else always find a reason to add onto their trip? Well I always do and this time I was smart and just booked 7 nights up front which lately we do 5 nights or less. Well I’m not even 2 weeks out from locking us in and I added on another night . Our flight won’t get in until midnight so our arrival to the lodge will be uniquely quiet but I’m super excited that we will be there to welcome the rest of the family the next day when they arrive. They won’t have to wait for the room to be ready and we will have a stocked fridge. 195 days until I’m home again but who’s counting.

Yep, we do the same thing! And always find a way to justify doing so as well

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We are looking at having to cancel our Disneyland trip in February. This economy is killing us financially We are spending so much more every month on interest rates alone then add in the cost of food, gas and everything else and we are just struggling. This sucks. Then my husband said with how expensive Disney is we may never be able to afford to go back again. I'm so frustrated and feel so depressed. Disney is my happy place. It's my escape and the one thing I look forward to. Being able to plan a trip gives me something happy to do. I'm gonna hope some miracle happens and I win the lottery or something but until then I will have to live vicariously through those of you who have upcoming trips.

 

[jimmytammy]

DLI
Here is some Moose Dust and more importantly, prayers for things to turn around for you folks.

 

[twinklebug]

We are looking at having to cancel our Disneyland trip in February. This economy is killing us financially We are spending so much more every month on interest rates alone then add in the cost of food, gas and everything else and we are just struggling. This sucks. Then my husband said with how expensive Disney is we may never be able to afford to go back again. I'm so frustrated and feel so depressed. Disney is my happy place. It's my escape and the one thing I look forward to. Being able to plan a trip gives me something happy to do. I'm gonna hope some miracle happens and I win the lottery or something but until then I will have to live vicariously through those of you who have upcoming trips.

I'm so sorry, I'm ultra sensitive to changes in the economy here too. The budget is very tight.
Even the best laid plans of Mickey Mouse and women can go awry.
That's how the quote goes, right?

looking it up... I almost got it right:

But Mouse, you are not alone,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best-laid schemes of mice and men
Go oft awry,
And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
For promised joy!

Huh, never realized it applies to Disney fans as well as a little field mouse.

 

[jimmytammy]

Yesterday was a pretty rough workday, one of those days when you feel like the world you know is collapsing around you, and you cant defend yourself, cant reply with any good reasoning without being questioned, etc. Other world problems that dont mean much in the end scheme of things, right?

So I come home, and bam, in front of me was my much anticipated magazine of escape, WDW magazine, Dec. issue. And look
at the feature article on the cover, with several pages dedicated to... Ahhh, home sweet home, Wilderness Lodge. I share this cause I know you folks can appreciate it

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey right now Ear to Ear Magic is doing a live stream from the lodge! If you can't catch it live you can watch it later

 

[Lisa P.]

Hey right now Ear to Ear Magic is doing a live stream from the lodge! If you can't catch it live you can watch it later

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thank you for posting the link. I didn't think to do it lol

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks Lisa P for the link!
And Disney Loving Iowan...hang in there! We are trying to find ways to cut costs too --->cut the cable TV and went to streaming. Found a cheaper car insurance (and saved $105 a month!). Trying to do more cold water laundry using Tide Cold water. Setting the thermostat a bit higher than we usually do. Its just baby-steps but trying to save a little. I know it's so hard to keep ahead. Our homeowners insurance here in Florida is getting pretty ridiculous.
So sending a hug Disney Loving Iowan!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'm sure many of you have gotten this email Disney Vacation Club by now, but let me be the first to post it:

Dear Disney Vacation Club® Member,

Previously, we notified you of an upcoming change to how Members access their Membership accounts on www.disneyvacationclub.com. During this transition, we learned that one aspect of the process was not working the way we originally intended. Therefore, we have made the decision to revert to the previous login process, and plan to implement additional enhancements in the coming months.

We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates on our efforts.

Sincerely,
Disney Vacation Club

So, apparently enough people complained, in addition to it simply not working correctly, and DVC has reversed course. . .at least for now.

 

[TCRAIG]

Someone said the glitch was that even if you entered an incorrect password- you still triggered the second authorization process…

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm sure many of you have gotten this email Disney Vacation Club by now, but let me be the first to post it:

Dear Disney Vacation Club® Member,

Previously, we notified you of an upcoming change to how Members access their Membership accounts on www.disneyvacationclub.com. During this transition, we learned that one aspect of the process was not working the way we originally intended. Therefore, we have made the decision to revert to the previous login process, and plan to implement additional enhancements in the coming months.

We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates on our efforts.

Sincerely,
Disney Vacation Club

So, apparently enough people complained, in addition to it simply not working correctly, and DVC has reversed course. . .at least for now.

It gave me a good chuckle yesterday morning.

Someone said the glitch was that even if you entered an incorrect password- you still triggered the second authorization process…

After reading that I tried and that is correct. Didn't matter what password you input you still would get the code request page and could sign on with that only.