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

[ClaraOswald]

Another gift shop grocery question. Anyone know if they have anything like Gatorade or Powerade or anything with electrolytes like those? I keep seeing so many news stories about norovirus so I'm wondering if we should order Gatorade with our grocery order, just in case we get sick. Or if we'd be able to just buy some in the gift shop, if needed. (Hopefully we stay healthy though!!)

 

[yaksack]

I think they do. Hot Florida heat....

 

[juliebee]

Another gift shop grocery question. Anyone know if they have anything like Gatorade or Powerade or anything with electrolytes like those? I keep seeing so many news stories about norovirus so I'm wondering if we should order Gatorade with our grocery order, just in case we get sick. Or if we'd be able to just buy some in the gift shop, if needed. (Hopefully we stay healthy though!!)

I think there is some powerade at the soft drink refill stations. Can't remember which flavor, but my husband typically gets it.

 

[juliebee]

I think there is some powerade at the soft drink refill stations. Can't remember which flavor, but my husband typically gets it.

My husband says it's "blue flavor"

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Another gift shop grocery question. Anyone know if they have anything like Gatorade or Powerade or anything with electrolytes like those? I keep seeing so many news stories about norovirus so I'm wondering if we should order Gatorade with our grocery order, just in case we get sick. Or if we'd be able to just buy some in the gift shop, if needed. (Hopefully we stay healthy though!!)

Yes, the sell one of those, I think it's Powerade.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Happy 2025 Groupies! Hope all are well! No trip for us this year

I’ll have to stop in here now and again and live vicariously through y’all…

 

[bluecastle]

Thought you all would appreciate this. I was scrolling through my pix from our 2014 trip and found this shot which I realized I also had taken on our most recent trip (Nov. 2024) Both times we stayed in 5548, so this is a true contrast between then and now.

 

[jimmytammy]

Lots going on for a Monday, y'all!
Everybody stay warm. Sure wish I was at VWL right now

 

[ClaraOswald]

One-bedroom question....

What kind of cups are in the kitchen? Glass? Plastic?

 

[TCRAIG]

One-bedroom question....

What kind of cups are in the kitchen? Glass? Plastic?

Glass - coffee cups are ceramic

 

[Granny]

Thought you all would appreciate this. I was scrolling through my pix from our 2014 trip and found this shot which I realized I also had taken on our most recent trip (Nov. 2024) Both times we stayed in 5548, so this is a true contrast between then and now.
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So much better now!

 

[Corinne]

Lots going on for a Monday, y'all!
Everybody stay warm. Sure wish I was at VWL right now

Well, Jimmy, I’m in Sarasota, and while it isn’t as frigid as MA it’s sooooo cold for FL! I just booked VWL for March!

 

[ClaraOswald]

Please help. We arrive Saturday. I've been trying to place my grocery order with Walmart like last year. But they keep canceling it.

Where else can I order from? Target? I need specific items/brands for my son so Walmart and Target are probably safest since we shop at those here.

I'm stressing out.

Which Target location could I pick if I place an order with them?

 

[GGGT]

There is a Target at Flamingo Crossing (Very close by, just outside WDW via the Western Way)
We've visited there in person, I believe they have delivery options.

https://www.target.com/sl/orlando-flamingo-crossings/3378

 

[Corinne]

Hiya Groupies!

Hope you are well! Per usual, I have been MIA! We let our AP’s expire after our last trip, and now I am looking at the options. Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I am curious to see what people think about the new Membership Magic Beyond? All thoughts and comments appreciated!

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[Granny]

Hiya Groupies!

Hope you are well! Per usual, I have been MIA! We let our AP’s expire after our last trip, and now I am looking at the options. Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I am curious to see what people think about the new Membership Magic Beyond? All thoughts and comments appreciated!

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Gotta be honest...I wasn't even aware such a thing existed! Now you've got me curious and looking into it.

The idea of using 65 points to renew our annual passes (each) is pretty appealing. Of course, we could rent them out ourselves and basically pay for the Sorcerere's AP. Still, it shows some "out of the box" thinking by Disney regarding DVC members. And also creates a new potential revenue stream from DVC members and guests.

The 5 day theme park ticket discount seemed like a pretty nice idea until I noticed that it does not include park hopper privileges. While we will visit a couple of parks in one day only a few times during every visit, it's nice to have that option.

Overall, I don't see a lot to get excited about. But for $99, it could pay for itself for a lot of people who want to buy tickets for household guests.

I guess the priority access to some DVC lounges is nice, but wouldn't sway me.

 

[Corinne]

Hi Granny! Thanks for your response! I thought the same thing regarding the non park hopper tickets!

 

[TCRAIG]

Hiya Groupies!

Hope you are well! Per usual, I have been MIA! We let our AP’s expire after our last trip, and now I am looking at the options. Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I am curious to see what people think about the new Membership Magic Beyond? All thoughts and comments appreciated!

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I bought it for the BOGO OTU points and the ability to use points to renew my AP.

 

[juliebee]

Hiya Groupies!

Hope you are well! Per usual, I have been MIA! We let our AP’s expire after our last trip, and now I am looking at the options. Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but I am curious to see what people think about the new Membership Magic Beyond? All thoughts and comments appreciated!

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there is an extensive thread about it's merits here- https://www.disboards.com/threads/membership-magic-beyond.3955557/

 

[CarolynFH]

Please help. We arrive Saturday. I've been trying to place my grocery order with Walmart like last year. But they keep canceling it.

Where else can I order from? Target? I need specific items/brands for my son so Walmart and Target are probably safest since we shop at those here.

I'm stressing out.

Which Target location could I pick if I place an order with them?

There are several that I think might work. The one in Flamingo Crossings is at 204 Ruby Red Pl, Winter Garden, FL 34787. Another one is at 3200 Rolling Oaks Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747. And a third at 11619 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821.

Good luck!