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

[hhisc16]

We will be at VWL on July 1 and CCV on Dec 12/13.
(Own a small contract at CCV and HHI)

 

[Granny]

I have been WL hunting on Ebay.

What was the "Character Stampede" at WL?

(I have been lucky to purchase a WL opening pin, original postcard, and a few CCV items on Ebay.)

I’m not sure that I know what a “Character Stampede “ at WL was, and we’ve been regulars there since 1998. My guess is that some Disney characters were dressed as cowboys/cowgirls and visited the Lodge at certain times? We haven’t seen that many characters over the years at WL so this is a puzzle. Frankly, it sounds like something that would fit Ft Wilderness more.

We will be at VWL on July 1 and CCV on Dec 12/13.
(Own a small contract at CCV and HHI)

Being at WL in December will be awesome. It is by far the best Christmas decorated location at WDW since the theming lends itself to the season. Enjoy!

 

[hhisc16]

I’m not sure that I know what a “Character Stampede “ at WL was, and we’ve been regulars there since 1998. My guess is that some Disney characters were dressed as cowboys/cowgirls and visited the Lodge at certain times? We haven’t seen that many characters over the years at WL so this is a puzzle. Frankly, it sounds like something that would fit Ft Wilderness more.



Being at WL in December will be awesome. It is by far the best Christmas decorated location at WDW since the theming lends itself to the season. Enjoy!

I was confused as well.
I found a few WL buttons on ebay that has "character stampede"

WL with decorations is our favorite!

 

[juliebee]

Just came back from our first Boulder Ridge stay and we really loved it! Had put in for a room request for a higher floor but ended up in 1501 on the first floor. The room location was SUPER convenient and we'd be happy to stay there again. Right next to a side door near the bus/lodge path. I did take a pic from the Wilderness Lodge boat dock looking at the construction of Lakeshore Lodge. I didn't realize how very close it is. They are making progress for sure.

 

[sleepydog25]

Just came back from our first Boulder Ridge stay and we really loved it! Had put in for a room request for a higher floor but ended up in 1501 on the first floor. The room location was SUPER convenient and we'd be happy to stay there again. Right next to a side door near the bus/lodge path. I did take a pic from the Wilderness Lodge boat dock looking at the construction of Lakeshore Lodge. I didn't realize how very close it is. They are making progress for sure.

Thanks for the pic! I view LL with a bit of wonder and quite a bit of melancholy. I'm stuck in the past a bit when the Lodge and its environs were much more "wildernessy." Long gone are the nature trail, the bike rentals, the abundance of trees, the beach. Progress is inevitable, and I'm sure thousands will love the new build. . .but, I do miss the original beauty and serenity that first drew me to the Lodge.

 

[yaksack]

Totally agree.