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

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Kat4Disney! I hope you have something fun planned to celebrate. Enjoy your special day!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Me, too! Me, too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kat4Disney!

 

[DiznyDi]

Lakegirl - I love Roaring Fork! But have yet to eat off of the grill side. Their salads and sandwiches are fresh made and excellent. Chili is good, though spicy. They previously featured a morning yogurt bar but that has since been discontinued. You can still get the yogurt, granola and fresh fruit parfait pre-made and in the refrigerated case.

DDad's experience with the grill side has been still frozen flatbreads and still frozen burgers. We will usually pick-up items on our way back to our room. Consequently you don't know your items are still frozen until you take that first bite back 'home'. These are in distinct contrast to the fresh-made wonderful flatbreads served from the Artists Palette at Saratoga Springs.

We will go into Territory Lounge and order the wonderful mushroom soup - sometimes 'to go' and prefer that to any of the grill items from RF.

 

[ottawagreg]

Good morning groupies. Mid trip report, this is hump day for us. Construction is definitely going on in main lodge. South wing closest to hidden springs. I have been greeting workers on way in as I am leaving for golf. Jack hammer noise dominates the pool scene. We took some pics but one guy stood in doorway to block our view. One day at end of shift they disconnected the compressed air hose. It blasted for approx 20 seconds. Very loud. The entire pool stopped and peered over in their direction. Talk about killing the magic. Oh boy.

We have exact same room as the Christmas trip. Wife n daughter both think the trees are "thinner" than December. I am certain of it. We are taking pics of that, to compare from last trip, but I am pretty sure that several have been felled.

I may wander down the wrong hallway and see how far I get. On my phone typing this so I will sign off for now.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday Kathy!

 

[twinklebug]

Good morning groupies. Mid trip report, this is hump day for us. Construction is definitely going on in main lodge. South wing closest to hidden springs. I have been greeting workers on way in as I am leaving for golf. Jack hammer noise dominates the pool scene. We took some pics but one guy stood in doorway to block our view. One day at end of shift they disconnected the compressed air hose. It blasted for approx 20 seconds. Very loud. The entire pool stopped and peered over in their direction. Talk about killing the magic. Oh boy.

We have exact same room as the Christmas trip. Wife n daughter both think the trees are "thinner" than December. I am certain of it. We are taking pics of that, to compare from last trip, but I am pretty sure that several have been felled.

I may wander down the wrong hallway and see how far I get. On my phone typing this so I will sign off for now.

In my bestest Pooh Bear voice: "Oh, bother."

Sorry about all the construction noise at the pool. It's one of my favorite quite spots on property too, hopefully lunch break will afford some quiet time out there.

We're headed down in a couple weeks here to meet up with my sister, her boys and my adult son... although technically as of today, all three of my kids are adults. My sister decided WL was to be her "quiet place" after staying at the Poly and all their construction (which seems to be winding down) for a few nights. I've forewarned here there may be construction sounds. To paraphrase her response: "Oh, bother."

Have fun on your explorations Greg! Let us know if you discover anything interesting, or of the paths are just too treacherous to travel

 

[Granny]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kat !!

 

[Granny]

Good morning groupies. Mid trip report, this is hump day for us. Construction is definitely going on in main lodge. South wing closest to hidden springs. I have been greeting workers on way in as I am leaving for golf. Jack hammer noise dominates the pool scene. We took some pics but one guy stood in doorway to block our view. One day at end of shift they disconnected the compressed air hose. It blasted for approx 20 seconds. Very loud. The entire pool stopped and peered over in their direction. Talk about killing the magic. Oh boy.

We have exact same room as the Christmas trip. Wife n daughter both think the trees are "thinner" than December. I am certain of it. We are taking pics of that, to compare from last trip, but I am pretty sure that several have been felled.

I may wander down the wrong hallway and see how far I get. On my phone typing this so I will sign off for now.

Thanks for the on-site scouting report. I guess the construction noises will only grow as they start the bungalows, assuming they go forward with those plans and get the rubber stamp approval they need. Still, looking forward to staying there in September.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Good morning groupies. Mid trip report, this is hump day for us. Construction is definitely going on in main lodge. South wing closest to hidden springs. I have been greeting workers on way in as I am leaving for golf. Jack hammer noise dominates the pool scene. We took some pics but one guy stood in doorway to block our view. One day at end of shift they disconnected the compressed air hose. It blasted for approx 20 seconds. Very loud. The entire pool stopped and peered over in their direction. Talk about killing the magic. Oh boy.

We have exact same room as the Christmas trip. Wife n daughter both think the trees are "thinner" than December. I am certain of it. We are taking pics of that, to compare from last trip, but I am pretty sure that several have been felled.

I may wander down the wrong hallway and see how far I get. On my phone typing this so I will sign off for now.

Thanks for taking time out to report back Greg! We're definitey interested to read anything you can find out. Maybe we should come up with some sort of diversion plan that will distract the workers and enable you to get into the inner sanctum of the South Wing......where's Miss Florida's phone number when we need it?!? I suppose I could mail you some of my surveillance equipment and outfits, but I don't know if I still have that one that makes me look like a moose; I'll have to check. Enjoy your trip!!!

 

[Dean Marino]

Thanks for the on-site scouting report. I guess the construction noises will only grow as they start the bungalows, assuming they go forward with those plans and get the rubber stamp approval they need. Still, looking forward to staying there in September.

You know, I wonder? Those proposed bungalows are OUT a ways from the main lodge.... the construction TRAFFIC situation may get pretty ugly, though - consider what happened at the Poly .

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for the roaming report Greg

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, Kat!

Hope it was all you wanted.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday KAT4DISNEY!!!!

Have a Wonderfully Happy Birthday KAT!!!!!

Happy Birthday Kat4Disney! I hope you have something fun planned to celebrate. Enjoy your special day!

Me, too! Me, too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kat4Disney!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kat !!

Happy Birthday, Kat!

Hope it was all you wanted.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone!!! This was the last birthday before a very big birthday so have to enjoy it and the year!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

I am presently using this as my Desktop at work . . . Just thought I would share it. I took it during F&G this year from the restroom doorway beside the lockers; got a few "'excuse me"s in the process.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Here is a similar shot taken by DiznyDi & DD in February this year . . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Love the pics Dad Makes me wish I were there right now!

Happy Weekend folks! Though we work most weekends, except Sunday, its still good to wind down and be on my own time. Been under a lot of work related stress lately, but who isnt? I guess if I didnt have work, stress would come from the opposite side

Not sure if I have shared this or not, we are leaving for England July 22. Ts brother and family are stationed at Lackenheath(sp.) AFB. Capt. D and I will be there for 2 weeks, T, 2 mos. We are going to London, Bath, Cliffs of Dover and a few other things sprinkled in between. Never been there so really looking 4wd to it.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hello everyone. I am new to this thread. My wife and I are DVC owners and addicts. We own at SSR and VGF. We just got waitlisted for this amazeballs resort for our Christmas stay this year! We are staying 3 nights starting 15th December! We are so super excited we cannot contain ourselves. The new refurb rooms look great I hope we get one of those. We are staying another 6 nights after this at our beloved SSR then on 24th Dec we board The Dream for a 4 night Christmas cruise. We are from the UK. We have been countless times but never at Christmas. I am so excited! The Villa's at Wilderness Lodge! Yeah! A dream come true.

 

[Granny]

DDad...love the pictures! Always a welcome diversion.

Not sure if I have shared this or not, we are leaving for England July 22. Ts brother and family are stationed at Lackenheath(sp.) AFB. Capt. D and I will be there for 2 weeks, T, 2 mos. We are going to London, Bath, Cliffs of Dover and a few other things sprinkled in between. Never been there so really looking 4wd to it.

Jimmy...I think this is the first I've heard of your plans. What a great trip, and Tammy is travelling like a European on a lengthy "holiday" in England. Looking forward to the pix, and I know you guys will have a wonderful time.

 

[Granny]

Hello everyone. I am new to this thread. My wife and I are DVC owners and addicts. We own at SSR and VGF. We just got waitlisted for this amazeballs resort for our Christmas stay this year! We are staying 3 nights starting 15th December! We are so super excited we cannot contain ourselves. The new refurb rooms look great I hope we get one of those. We are staying another 6 nights after this at our beloved SSR then on 24th Dec we board The Dream for a 4 night Christmas cruise. We are from the UK. We have been countless times but never at Christmas. I am so excited! The Villa's at Wilderness Lodge! Yeah! A dream come true.

to our little VWL oasis here on the DIS Boards! Your trip sounds like a wonderful combination of WDW and cruising. And a Christmas at sea...I'll be that will be a very memorable and magical experience for you and your wife.

I have to admit, I haven't heard of the word "amazeballs" but it sounds pretty cool!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Paula Sedley-Burke!!!!
We love the excitement about your future trip, and love pictures around here too. If you would like to add your dates of vacation to our 1st page, PM sleepydog25, he is our keeper of the thread, and PM me if you would like to add birthday or anniversary as we love to celebrate around here!