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

[jimmytammy]

Hey Folks
Just now saw that a Moonlight Magic date will be opening up for our upcoming Nov trip. Does anyone know what time we can sign up once the event opens up on Oct. 2?

 

[CarolynFH]

Hey Folks
Just now saw that a Moonlight Magic date will be opening up for our upcoming Nov trip. Does anyone know what time we can sign up once the event opens up on Oct. 2?

Normally booking begins at 11 AM Eastern, although you can join the waiting room beforehand. I think the 11 AM time for these new nights is confirmed on the DVC member website already.

 

[jimmytammy]

Normally booking begins at 11 AM Eastern, although you can join the waiting room beforehand. I think the 11 AM time for these new nights is confirmed on the DVC member website already.

Thank you Carolyn!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey Folks
My dad came home Wed. this past week and doing really good! He will start PT at home this week, but he is really getting along, almost like nothing happened. He celebrated his 94th Bday yesterday and we will continue the celebration tonight at our house with extended family

 

[bluecastle]

Hey Folks
My dad came home Wed. this past week and doing really good! He will start PT at home this week, but he is really getting along, almost like nothing happened. He celebrated his 94th Bday yesterday and we will continue the celebration tonight at our house with extended family

Great news! he’s an inspiration

 

[Corinne]

So happy to hear how well your father is doing Jimmy! You are blessed!

 

[Granny]

Hey Folks
My dad came home Wed. this past week and doing really good! He will start PT at home this week, but he is really getting along, almost like nothing happened. He celebrated his 94th Bday yesterday and we will continue the celebration tonight at our house with extended family

Wonderful news Jimmy. Thanks for the update!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy 94th birthday to your dad!

 

[Corinne]

Has anyone received an invitation to preview Zootopia: Better Zoogether yet? We’re going to be there before the November 7 opening date, and hope to have the opportunity to preview it!

 

[Corinne]

Answering my own question. I received (2) preview emails from DVC and AP for previews. Waiting now for the registration link, I’m excited!

 

[bluecastle]

Answering my own question. I received (2) preview emails from DVC and AP for previews. Waiting now for the registration link, I’m excited!

That’s great! Looking forward to your “review”

 

[sleepydog25]

Wow. Eight days with no further comments. Things must be a) slow or b) really busy for our Groupies.

Well, I've no trips planned to the World in the coming year, though I know many of you do. What are your vacations going to be like?

And, this shot below is one of the details of the latest show I'm directing, Crimes of the Heart. It's a Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway play by Beth Henley that was made into a movie starring Sissy Spacek, Jessica Lange, and Diane Keaton (who passed away last week). Beth is a dear friend of mine and will be at opening night which is tomorrow!

 

[VicarJT]

Wow. Eight days with no further comments. Things must be a) slow or b) really busy for our Groupies.

Well, I've no trips planned to the World in the coming year, though I know many of you do. What are your vacations going to be like?

And, this shot below is one of the details of the latest show I'm directing, Crimes of the Heart. It's a Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway play by Beth Henley that was made into a movie starring Sissy Spacek, Jessica Lange, and Diane Keaton (who passed away last week). Beth is a dear friend of mine and will be at opening night which is tomorrow!
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How exciting! As my friends would say, “before the priest-thing happened” I happily directed choirs and shows for more than 20 years.

As for our next trip, we are taking a long Disney trip beginning at the end of February and ending up at a 1-bedroom villa. While we are longtime WL lovers, this will be our first time at VWL and we can’t wait.

Enjoy the heck out of tomorrow night.

 

[sleepydog25]

How exciting! As my friends would say, “before the priest-thing happened” I happily directed choirs and shows for more than 20 years.

As for our next trip, we are taking a long Disney trip beginning at the end of February and ending up at a 1-bedroom villa. While we are longtime WL lovers, this will be our first time at VWL and we can’t wait.

Enjoy the heck out of tomorrow night.

I think you'll be in for a treat at VWL. Obviously, Groupies love the Lodge--it's the only criteria to be a Groupie so you're a Groupie now! For many, it's a home away from home.

Had a good dress rehearsal last night (superstition says that's bad juju, but this troupe won't be stopped), and we open in 13 hours! I've been asked if I'm nervous or stressed, and the answer is no. I usually act vice direct, and I'm far more nervous when I'm on stage despite having been in college and community theater for decades. You get to about 10 days out from opening night, and as a director you realize that it's no longer in your hands--the actors have worked hard and now it's up to them. And they're superb! Now, am I excited? You betcha!

 

[TCRAIG]

I think you'll be in for a treat at VWL. Obviously, Groupies love the Lodge--it's the only criteria to be a Groupie so you're a Groupie now! For many, it's a home away from home.

Had a good dress rehearsal last night (superstition says that's bad juju, but this troupe won't be stopped), and we open in 13 hours! I've been asked if I'm nervous or stressed, and the answer is no. I usually act vice direct, and I'm far more nervous when I'm on stage despite having been in college and community theater for decades. You get to about 10 days out from opening night, and as a director you realize that it's no longer in your hands--the actors have worked hard and now it's up to them. And they're superb! Now, am I excited? You betcha!

BREAK A LEG!

 

[3Anderboys]

In need of help! We stayed in a dedicated 2 bed unit Halloween 2024. 3rd floor, right behind the BR pool, room 3507. Every resort map I find has this marked as a one bed, and the room next door as a studio. however, our secondary bedroom did not have a kitchenette and had two queen beds and no outside entry.

Did they remodel some rooms during the hard goods refurb? I feel like a crazy person! No one ever knows what I’m referencing.

 

[Mle8308]

In need of help! We stayed in a dedicated 2 bed unit Halloween 2024. 3rd floor, right behind the BR pool, room 3507. Every resort map I find has this marked as a one bed, and the room next door as a studio. however, our secondary bedroom did not have a kitchenette and had two queen beds and no outside entry.

Did they remodel some rooms during the hard goods refurb? I feel like a crazy person! No one ever knows what I’m referencing.

The BRV refurb happened before Halloween 2024, so no to that question! They were done with the refurb by then. Some of the maps are wrong (Touring Plans is great, but there are errors in their room finder feature).

 

[bluecastle]

In need of help! We stayed in a dedicated 2 bed unit Halloween 2024. 3rd floor, right behind the BR pool, room 3507. Every resort map I find has this marked as a one bed, and the room next door as a studio. however, our secondary bedroom did not have a kitchenette and had two queen beds and no outside entry.

Did they remodel some rooms during the hard goods refurb? I feel like a crazy person! No one ever knows what I’m referencing.

You are not crazy! That is really strange. The map that I have always used has 3507 as a 1 BR lock-off and 3505 as a studio lock-off. Maybe someone else can explain this.

 

[VicarJT]

I think you'll be in for a treat at VWL. Obviously, Groupies love the Lodge--it's the only criteria to be a Groupie so you're a Groupie now! For many, it's a home away from home.

Had a good dress rehearsal last night (superstition says that's bad juju, but this troupe won't be stopped), and we open in 13 hours! I've been asked if I'm nervous or stressed, and the answer is no. I usually act vice direct, and I'm far more nervous when I'm on stage despite having been in college and community theater for decades. You get to about 10 days out from opening night, and as a director you realize that it's no longer in your hands--the actors have worked hard and now it's up to them. And they're superb! Now, am I excited? You betcha!

How did it go?

 

[sleepydog25]

How did it go?

Smashingly! Thanks for asking!

We held a pre-show event for Beth--light finger food and drinks. It was well-attended, and for the actual performance, the house was packed. Now, in this small space, 40-50 patrons is a good number. . .we had 80+. Best of all, the actors nailed it. I was so thrilled for them. Not only did they get to meet Beth, but I also arranged for them to be on stage with Beth after the show for a Q & A session from the audience. After, she autographed all their scripts and complimented each one. She spent a few to several minutes with each cast member throughout the course of the evening. She is a sweetheart. Beth appreciated everything; the cast was elated; and the audience was thoroughly entertained and provided a rousing standing ovation. Couldn't have asked for a better night.

My favorite part was watching the actors perform, bring to life the words written by a woman sitting 15 feet from the stage. I beamed from ear to ear--they had worked their tails off, and there they were, shining in the biggest moments imaginable. Simply thrilled for them.