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

[pmaurer74]

After 6 1/2 weeks after ROFR, finally received closing documents and I think we close Oct. 15. Assuming I am still 3-4 weeks out from getting my member number and points, we will miss our 7 months booking window by about 1 week for June. What are the chances I could still get 2 studios for one week for early June?

Seeing the post above makes me wonder if they will have rooms taken out due to contraction as well. Is it normally an issue to get availability at that time of year?

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Audipolo!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

After 6 1/2 weeks after ROFR, finally received closing documents and I think we close Oct. 15. Assuming I am still 3-4 weeks out from getting my member number and points, we will miss our 7 months booking window by about 1 week for June. What are the chances I could still get 2 studios for one week for early June?

Seeing the post above makes me wonder if they will have rooms taken out due to contraction as well. Is it normally an issue to get availability at that time of year?

Congratulations on ROFR and getting those documents! The wait game is the toughest. I remember that with our BWV pts and just hoping to get in under the radar for F&W fest. We did and felt so good.
I checked and right now, studios at VWL, the whole month of June are available. 1 beds are the only thing showing partial right now. I think you will be OK honestly

 

[jimmytammy]

Dad and Di safe travels and hope you folks have a great time!

 

[pmaurer74]

Congratulations on ROFR and getting those documents! The wait game is the toughest. I remember that with our BWV pts and just hoping to get in under the radar for F&W fest. We did and felt so good.
I checked and right now, studios at VWL, the whole month of June are available. 1 beds are the only thing showing partial right now. I think you will be OK honestly

Thanks! Does it show you how many units are available or just that there is a unit available?

 

[LauraLea]

Thanks! Does it show you how many units are available or just that there is a unit available?

No, the tool does not show how many units. It just shows at that point in time you could book the unit. May be gone this afternoon, tomorrow or next week. We have no way of knowing.

Laura

 

[jimmytammy]

What Laura says
Good thing is, AKL and SSR are big enough, and even OKW to allow enough offerings if VWL is full

 

[Kathymford]

Not to bring up the dreaded AP discussion again, but I would just like to put it out there that the equivalent to my current, no blackout DL AP went up to the new price of more than $1k. I thought that would happen after Star Wars opened, not 5 years beforehand. And I still don't get why DL passes are more than WDW. It's crazy...

And I will probably still pay it ....

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Not to bring up the dreaded AP discussion again, but I would just like to put it out there that the equivalent to my current, no blackout DL AP went up to the new price of more than $1k. I thought that would happen after Star Wars opened, not 5 years beforehand. And I still don't get why DL passes are more than WDW. It's crazy...

And I will probably still pay it ....

I saw that! I haven't cared to shell out the money for an AP at DL since prior to the last incredibly large increase. And that was the pass with blackout dates! So, they accomplished removing at least one AP holder. But they also eliminated any visits from me since then too!

 

[sleepydog25]

MICKEY IS GONE!!?? I shall miss him, and I shall hope he returns. It's those little things, such as VWL's walkway Mickey, that I appreciate. . .and the beach. . .and the nature trail. . .must. . .not. . .comment. . .

Safe travels to those coming from and going to the World. AP price increases are stupid crazy at DL. Congrats on passing ROFR, pmaurer! I would say , generally, that it's not an issue getting rooms in early June at VWL. The construction may mess that up for quite some time, however.

 

[Lakegirl]

Thanks Ottawagreg and Granny for confirming my thoughts could be true'. Granny. I do think I will have to try an other resort as I don't think I will hold out for a Waitlist and try to grab what I can.

 

[twokats]

Hello Groupies, sorry I have been MIA. I have finished all the extensions that my clients had and am concentrating on my upcoming cruises. Kati and I don't have any trips to WDW planned until late 2016 and spring 2017. Haven't decided which pass we will do, but I hopefully will figure that out someday. The last few years we have done more DCL cruises than WDW vacations and that will probably continue. Kati and I will probably continue with the every other year scenario, but there will be more planning involved to get the most use possible.
I had a small surgery last month and while I was recouping on the sofa I got another stress fracture in my left foot. As I have told y'all before, I do have crappy bones!! Texas is doing the usual with high 80's and 90's as our temps and we need rain again. We never know when Fall will actually arrive in TX.
Happy Birthdays and Anniversary's to all that I missed and safe travels to those on the way to their vacations. I hope everyone has a fantastic week. DH and I plan on going to the Texas State Fair again this week. Will be the first time we have gone more than one day.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey twokats! Glad to see you anytime you can be here

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday AudiPolo!!!

 

[Granny]

Hi Kathy (twokats)!! ::

So sorry to hear you have had some more bone issues...and praying for as fast a recovery as possible. I would think that your WDW visiting schedule would make AP's a little hard to justify. I haven't looked since the new pricing, but the old pricing breakeven was only about 7 or 8 days of daily passes before it was just as cheap to get an AP. Good luck on your recovery!

 

[twokats]

Hi Kathy (twokats)!! ::

So sorry to hear you have had some more bone issues...and praying for as fast a recovery as possible. I would think that your WDW visiting schedule would make AP's a little hard to justify. I haven't looked since the new pricing, but the old pricing breakeven was only about 7 or 8 days of daily passes before it was just as cheap to get an AP. Good luck on your recovery!

So far I have not put the math to it, but since we plan two fairly lengthy trips within six months of each other, I guess we will see.

So far it seems to be healing nicely. I just get tired of wearing the boot. Gets heavy and tiring especially stairs, so I use my ramp at the front of the house a lot.

Jimmy, good to be around.

 

[pangyal]

Good evening fellow Groupies !

Can anyone give me some advice as to where to source grilling meats and fish anywhere near the Lodge (we don't have access to a car) to use on the sad little single grill? I can't see any good grilling items on the grocery option lists, but we would love to be able to cook outside in December ! Do any of the resort grocers carry any fresh meats or fish?

 

[Granny]

Good evening fellow Groupies !

Can anyone give me some advice as to where to source grilling meats and fish anywhere near the Lodge (we don't have access to a car) to use on the sad little single grill? I can't see any good grilling items on the grocery option lists, but we would love to be able to cook outside in December ! Do any of the resort grocers carry any fresh meats or fish?

I can't say that I've ever seen fresh meat or fish...or even frozen...at any of the resorts. Seems like if any of them would have it, it would be Fort Wilderness. I know that many people who do not drive to WDW go ahead and take a taxi to Publix or other grocery store. It's not very far away (10 miles from VWL according to Google Maps) and worth the trip if you want to get groceries for the entire stay. Aside from that, I don't know of any locations that sell meat or fish. Good luck...and bring a weed whacker!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Good evening fellow Groupies !

Can anyone give me some advice as to where to source grilling meats and fish anywhere near the Lodge (we don't have access to a car) to use on the sad little single grill? I can't see any good grilling items on the grocery option lists, but we would love to be able to cook outside in December ! Do any of the resort grocers carry any fresh meats or fish?

I'd expect the poor little grill to either be walled off or ripped out by Dec.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Good evening fellow Groupies !

Can anyone give me some advice as to where to source grilling meats and fish anywhere near the Lodge (we don't have access to a car) to use on the sad little single grill? I can't see any good grilling items on the grocery option lists, but we would love to be able to cook outside in December ! Do any of the resort grocers carry any fresh meats or fish?

But if it's still there then maybe Uber to the Publix that is north of the MK? That is approx 6 miles away.