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

[sleepydog25]

Knowing that there are a few NC groupies I was hoping for some input on what the best airport is to fly into if visiting Asheville? My cousin wants to celebrate her 50th BD there and I need to figure out if I should fly to NC or to Ohio and drive down with her. It looks like Charlotte or possibly Knoxville would be the best options?

Both Charlotte (CLT) and Greensboro (GSO) would be good choices and aren't too far from Asheville, certainly closer than Ohio. Charlotte is only a little over 2 hours away and Greensboro is just under three hours.

 

[sleepydog25]

First time staying at the VWL.Yay!! I was wondering if the studios face the pool? The only options for online check in are near the elevator or woods view.

To further elaborate on Kat's comments, only a very few studios face the pool. Ask for a studio close to the elevators and on the lake side of the Villas, floors 2 through 4. If you at least get a lake side room on those floors, then you might have glimpses of the pool and the lake through the trees. You'll also likely be able to catch bits of EWP and Wishes from your balcony. Good luck, and welcome to the Groupies!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Both Charlotte (CLT) and Greensboro (GSO) would be good choices and aren't too far from Asheville, certainly closer than Ohio. Charlotte is only a little over 2 hours away and Greensboro is just under three hours.

Thanks Sleepy - they were a couple of the locations that seemed the closest. Ohio is only an option because that's where she lives and will be driving down so I'd just spend some time riding along. She said it's about a 6 hour drive so since there isn't an airport in Asheville and I'll have to drive 2+ hours from the nearest airport it could still make sense.

 

[sleepydog25]

Okay, Groupies, the big switch has occurred, and I'm still trying to like the changes (luv will tell you I'm not a huge fan of technological change) to the DIS. If you send me your trip info, I will endeavor to get it posted as normal since I think the process works essentially the same. Now, if I can only figure out how to get back my tags and my avatar. . .(post counts are a thing of the past?)

 

[jimmytammy]

I know the DIS has to do what they have to do to keep this thing going and I truly do appreciate all they do, but this new generic look, not too good

 

[twinklebug]

Swinging through and noticed the under construction walls up around the DIS... looks like we have new pavement underfoot as well as all new wiring.

Yep, it'll take some time for us to figure out out our broken links. Looks like much of what was stored on the old server has not transferred over (yet, not sure if there's a plan to... sort of a wait and see thing) I will say moving from one software over to the next is never an easy process for the admin team, so I appreciate all the work. Post counts probably will come back... but no guarantee as they're not starting with an empty count. (Edit: They're back! Looks like our admins were successful!)

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just checking out the new DIS decor. Going to take some getting used to..... Glad my puppy avatar made the trip over though!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hey, there's a like button! Got my avatar title cleaned up - that confused me for a bit but had to move some of it to my signature since it doesn't accept as long of message.
And I guess we have watched threads now instead of subscribed but I haven't figured out how to view all subscription nor if there's a way to order them. For example I tried going there to get back here but it wasn't even listed. Obviously more learning to do......

Been thinking about upcoming SWW so I'll finish with a photo from last year:

OK - figured out how to see all watched threads. The colors scheme I selected really is hiding some text. Good enough for tonight though.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey Kat
If you fly into Greensboro, we are about 25 mins from the airport, mini meet?

 

[btr2trvl]

. . .(post counts are a thing of the past?)

" Messages:" are your post counts. I think you just can't seem them when composing because the icon changes.

 

[sleepydog25]

Hey, there's a like button! Got my avatar title cleaned up - that confused me for a bit but had to move some of it to my signature since it doesn't accept as long of message.
And I guess we have watched threads now instead of subscribed but I haven't figured out how to view all subscription nor if there's a way to order them. For example I tried going there to get back here but it wasn't even listed. Obviously more learning to do......

You are more technically proficient than I. Have no clue where to start. Won't accept any pic I try for my avatar. Did get post/message count finally. . .no thanks to me. lol P.S. It won't allow me to edit my avatar label, either. Can't delete it; can't change it. P.P.S. Two minutes later, it let me upload a pic. Still can't figure how to alter the label underneath, though. P.P.P.S. Finally, I figured out the avatar label. Who knew you'd have to go into "Personal Details" and become your own Tag Fairy?

 

[Corinne]

Another snow day here in MA! The days til spring! .......now I need to get used to the DISboards!

 

[horselover]

You are more technically proficient than I. Have no clue where to start. Won't accept any pic I try for my avatar. Did get post/message count finally. . .no thanks to me. lol P.S. It won't allow me to edit my avatar label, either. Can't delete it; can't change it. P.P.S. Two minutes later, it let me upload a pic. Still can't figure how to alter the label underneath, though. P.P.P.S. Finally, I figured out the avatar label. Who knew you'd have to go into "Personal Details" and become your own Tag Fairy?

Didn't work for me. It looked it saved the changes but I still see nothing under my name. Not loving this new forum so far.

 

[horselover]

Well I guess I did it right after all. Still seems more complicated then it needs to be.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hey Kat
If you fly into Greensboro, we are about 25 mins from the airport, mini meet?

Sounds great! I'll PM you if that's where I end up - assuming there are still PM's - I haven't looked for that!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

You are more technically proficient than I. Have no clue where to start. Won't accept any pic I try for my avatar. Did get post/message count finally. . .no thanks to me. lol P.S. It won't allow me to edit my avatar label, either. Can't delete it; can't change it. P.P.S. Two minutes later, it let me upload a pic. Still can't figure how to alter the label underneath, though. P.P.P.S. Finally, I figured out the avatar label. Who knew you'd have to go into "Personal Details" and become your own Tag Fairy?

Things do seem a bit glitchy and not especially intuitive but persistence pays off. Now I just noticed a scrolling notice that indicates we don't need a web storage for photos but can upload directly. Giving it a try.......

........well - my shuttle launch photo that seemed rather appropriate was apparently too large of file. Oh well. Still, it seemed to be working up until that error.

Oh - and I just noticed the tabs for the additional smilies - I had thought the Disney ones were gone but they're there:

 

[Kathymford]

Talk about a shock to the system when I came to these boards! I forgot about the update. What a change!

Hi Groupies!!! Making my lodge 11 month booking in a few days!! Yay. WDW Marathon weekend, here I come.

 

[twokats]

I guess I am behind the times. I did not know about this change until today when I got a pm and believe me, it took a while to figure how to maneuver the new layout. I do like the ease of adding pictures. My avatar had to be redone, and it looks like it does not fit well, but I will have to figure that out later. I will reserve opinion for a while.

Hope everyone is staying warm. We are having some cold weather, but no precipitation which pleases me while we are in the freezing range.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!!

 

[eliza61]

Happy Birthday WD, have a magical day!!