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

[KAT4DISNEY]

It's a special day arriving for our esteemed Groupie thread leader....

Happy Birthday Sleepydog!!!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Sleepydog !!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Happy Birthday Sleepy!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Our beloved Lodge named in the top seven Orlando area resorts. In the top seven are also Grand Floridian, Animal Kingdom, and Yacht Club. Yup, we all knew it all along.

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/01/11/best-resorts-in-orlando-conde-nast-readers-choice-awards/

But food for thought . . . ever drive by one of those restaurants where the sign says something like, "Voted best Ribs in the . . ." I always wonder, who voted? Well, there was my mom and sister, and . . .

It is something like polls . . you really need to find out who took them and where. Standing outside the theater when it lets out would allow you to find that 95% of those polled found going to the movies was a common event in their lives. Asking those outside of the Pizza Hut might yield a different result. So we can go ahead and feel good about the above rating, but we'll just smirk among ourselves with it.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Just returned from a trip to Leesburg, Virginia where DiznyDi, DD, and I attended our DS's graduation with his second associate's degree. DiznyDi & I were surprised at the % of those graduating that did not participate in the ceremony. And the lack of family and friends that attended was also reflective of the lack of interest in such old fashioned things. I guess I am just living in the past, like most old folks; things important to my generation just don't register on the cool and important scale of those behind us. Oh well.

But as a family gathering, a good time was had by all; now let's just see where it all leads.

 

[horselover]

Happy Birthday Sly!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing Sleepy a very Happy Birthday!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Slydog!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Dad and Di
Congratulations on your DS graduation! I know you are some proud parents of your childrenand with good reason

 

[Granny]

DDad & Di....congratulations on your son's graduation. And a very pretty part of the country to visit!


By the way, we hit the 100 day countdown mark to our next WDW trip.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just returned from a trip to Leesburg, Virginia where DiznyDi, DD, and I attended our DS's graduation with his second associate's degree. DiznyDi & I were surprised at the % of those graduating that did not participate in the ceremony. And the lack of family and friends that attended was also reflective of the lack of interest in such old fashioned things. I guess I am just living in the past, like most old folks; things important to my generation just don't register on the cool and important scale of those behind us. Oh well.

But as a family gathering, a good time was had by all; now let's just see where it all leads.

Congrats to your DS!

I've also been surprised at the lack of interest that seems to be displayed for the ceremony and celebration of reaching the higher education goal these days. I remember some of the most touching moments I ever had with my Dad was at my college graduation when his pride was beyond apparent. The man I never saw cry had tears in his eyes. Every time a niece or nephew has indicated they might not participate I have encouraged otherwise and none have said they were sorry they did.

And yet - there are graduations for pre-school, kindergarten, 4th grade........well, I don't have the same thoughts about those I will admit.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So, did you all know the rumor is that the entire south wing of WL will be converted to DVC? That was the answer to my question over on the resorts board when I asked why the entire south wing had been recently closed down. I had thought it was just a floor or two for some reason. Mostly because I couldn't imagine them moving 1/2 of the resort to DVC although I guess I shouldn't be that surprised.

 

[Lakegirl]

Today we are doing the 100 day dance!!! You know what that means?? Tomorrow will be down to double digits!!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

So, did you all know the rumor is that the entire south wing of WL will be converted to DVC? . . . . . . .

Makes me feel like our closely held secret of the small and personal DVC experience of The Lodge is slowly drifting away . . . . . . off into the distant past . . . . to a galaxy far, far away . . . . .

 

[Dean Marino]

Today we are doing the 100 day dance!!! You know what that means?? Tomorrow will be down to double digits!!!!

Us too.... airlines booked, Restaurants booked - just 2.5 more months of stinking snow in MI . You see, we don't even TRY to fly out of here until mid-April .

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday @sleepydog25 !

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[Granny]

So, did you all know the rumor is that the entire south wing of WL will be converted to DVC? That was the answer to my question over on the resorts board when I asked why the entire south wing had been recently closed down. I had thought it was just a floor or two for some reason. Mostly because I couldn't imagine them moving 1/2 of the resort to DVC although I guess I shouldn't be that surprised.

I guess I was out of the loop too. I had thought that they were converting maybe two floors...same thing you had thought. It will be strange to think that the current VWL will be the small sibling to the new DVC if in fact they do convert the entire south wing.

As I think about it, I wonder if they'll only convert the part of the south wing that faces VWL? The other side of that wing is the upcharged Courtyard View and I wouldn't think Disney would want to give up that revenue...not to mention creating "view categories" for VWL II beyond bungalow and woods.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Sleepy! Hope you have a great day!

 

[horselover]

Anyone get their new member card yet? I received the first of 2 today. Does it have a 12/31/2021 expiration on it? If not then all of a sudden my contracts are only good for another 5 years! Oy! Why would they need to reissue member cards every 5 years? Seems like a waste of money & guess who pays for it.

 

[Granny]

Anyone get their new member card yet? I received the first of 2 today. Does it have a 12/31/2021 expiration on it? If not then all of a sudden my contracts are only good for another 5 years! Oy! Why would they need to reissue member cards every 5 years? Seems like a waste of money & guess who pays for it.

We haven't gotten new cards from either of our contracts. Why in this day and age would they require cards anyway? Hello??? Secured DVC App anyone?

I mean, if they can make credit cards swipable (?) using a smart phone, I have to think that Disney could secure the info necessary to put your card there too? They can always ask for photo ID if they want to verify.