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

[jade1]

Went as well today on the boat. Appears about half the cabins will have a chance to see the Castle. As others have mentioned the fireworks will be right of the castle though so not sure how it will shake out.

This is the view zoomed a bit they should see if interested, not sure if they will trim trees or anything, the castle will be under the monorail:

 

[Granny]

Jade...thanks for the photo. I have a feeling that they will be doing some tree trimming or anything that helps them sell the new VWL cabins. Maybe they'll have rooftop seating on the cabins to allow them to see over the monorail.

 

[Muushka]

Oh dear, I lost my ability to 'mulit-quote'!! Yikes, it has been too long!

Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes. You hit the nail on the head KAT4, every 4 years my birthday is a day late! But yes, let's all meet at Roaring Fork for a cupcake!!

Mr Muush and I are doing well. We are heading to WDW for Thanksgiving (anyone else??) with the family, should be a hoot (the kids are a blast).

I hope everyone is well and I miss you all but we are all still best WDW buds.

Hugs,
Muush

Well, she has to wait an extra day this year but for tomorrow.......


Happy Birthday Muushka!!!

Perhaps we can all get together for cupcakes at Roaring Fork?!!

Happy Birthday Muushka!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUUSH!


And a shout out to Mr. Muush!

Happy Birthday Muushka!!!!

Happy Birthday to our gal Muushka, Hope your day is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!​

Happy Birthday Muushka!

Hope it is absolutely the best ever day.

Have a magical birthday, Muushka!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUUSH !!!

Barb, I hope all is well in your world and wishing you and Chuck all the best!!

 

[Granny]

Yeah!!! A Muushka sighting!!

Thanks for dropping in and saying hi. And very glad to hear that things are good for you.

 

[twinklebug]

Eliza, I always love reading the Disney trivia you come up with. Thank you again!

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Smoly hokes, I missed Muushy! Muuska - Here's hoping you had a very Happy Birthday!!!!
Thanksgiving at Disney is on my must-do-someday list. Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun!

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The lodge transitions seem to be keeping me from this thread more than they should. The eradication of the pool and lakeside trees has been tough to accept. I'd spend entire days just sitting out there, listening to the bugs and trying to teach geckos that I don't appreciate them sharing my chair with me. Here's hoping the new grounds will put the 'Wilderness' back into 'Wilderness Lodge'.

Dreaming of our next visit at the end of May (Royal Pacific / Jambo)
Looking for some recommendations on what not to miss at Flower & Garden both for entertainment & viewing as well as booths.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Muush! So very glad to hear from you!
DDad and I along with the kids were at Disney over Thanksgiving many years ago (25?) You'll have a great time and will probably get to see Christmas decorations. Have fun planning.

 

[sleepydog25]

As I, too, appreciate eliza's trivia, I've elected to do one myself, and it should be fairly easy.

Where can you specifically find this quote?
Past this gateway stirs a new nation waiting to be born. Thirteen separate colonies have banded together to declare their independence from the bond of tyranny. It is a time when silversmiths put away their tools and march to the drums of a revolution, a time when gentlemen planters leave their farms and become generals, a time when tradesmen leave the safety of home to become heroes.

 

[Granny]

Sleepy...it has to be in Liberty Square somewhere, and based on the words I'm going to guess that it's on a plaque right across the bridge coming from Main Street USA and entering Liberty Square area?

 

[DiznyDi]

Granny that would be my guess too.

We're nearly to the bottom of the page and that just won't do!

Temps in the 30's for us this week-end. I hope all Groupies have a nice week-end whatever your plans may be.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . Where can you specifically find this quote?
Past this gateway stirs a new nation waiting to be born. Thirteen separate colonies have banded together to declare their independence from the bond of tyranny. It is a time when silversmiths put away their tools and march to the drums of a revolution, a time when gentlemen planters leave their farms and become generals, a time when tradesmen leave the safety of home to become heroes.

Epcot - The American Experience

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy...it has to be in Liberty Square somewhere, and based on the words I'm going to guess that it's on a plaque right across the bridge coming from Main Street USA and entering Liberty Square area?

Bingo! It might be right before the bridge as I recall, but you've nailed it! I will say that DiznyDad's answer may also be correct; I can't confirm that. But, the picture I took to remember the quote was, indeed, right as you enter Liberty Square coming from Main Street.

 

[Granny]

Well, our countdown calendar for our next trip has dipped under 50 days. We are quite ready for this trip, as always. And now Disney has announced that the new Animal Kingdom night time show will open on April 22 which is during our trip. I am very much looking forward to that and I will report back to the group.

And I've decided that I'm going to flat out ask where the heck the bison topiary is. I can understand the Mickey topiary if they thought it might get damaged with construction traffic. But the bison topiary?

 

[sleepydog25]

Well, our countdown calendar for our next trip has dipped under 50 days. We are quite ready for this trip, as always. And now Disney has announced that the new Animal Kingdom night time show will open on April 22 which is during our trip. I am very much looking forward to that and I will report back to the group.

And I've decided that I'm going to flat out ask where the heck the bison topiary is. I can understand the Mickey topiary if they thought it might get damaged with construction traffic. But the bison topiary?

I'm excited for you and your trip, especially getting to see the new AK show. Pics, please! And when you ask about the bison topiary, don't forget to ask about the geese, too. Please.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well, our countdown calendar for our next trip has dipped under 50 days. We are quite ready for this trip, as always. And now Disney has announced that the new Animal Kingdom night time show will open on April 22 which is during our trip. I am very much looking forward to that and I will report back to the group.

And I've decided that I'm going to flat out ask where the heck the bison topiary is. I can understand the Mickey topiary if they thought it might get damaged with construction traffic. But the bison topiary?

Go get 'em Granny!

I saw the news on the AK night time show too. We leave a few days before though!

Here's a couple of pictures of the work going on. They had a couple nice little peep holes set up for guests to take a gander at what was going on.

 

[Granny]

I'm excited for you and your trip, especially getting to see the new AK show. Pics, please! And when you ask about the bison topiary, don't forget to ask about the geese, too. Please.

Thanks for the kind words. Oh yeah....I forgot that the geese are gone too! What the heck!

Go get 'em Granny!

I saw the news on the AK night time show too. We leave on the 19th though!

Here's a couple of pictures of the work going on. They had a couple nice little peep holes set up for guests to take a gander at what was going on.

Thanks Kathy. Looks like they have a fair amount of work to do to open in 6 weeks. Who knows, they might push the opening back and we might miss it too. That's one of the things I love about DVC is that I know we'll be back if we miss anything.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Thanks Kathy. Looks like they have a fair amount of work to do to open in 6 weeks. Who knows, they might push the opening back and we might miss it too.

That's the same thing I thought when I saw Kathy's picture. We will be checking out on 4-18, so I was hoping they might be ahead of schedule, but it doesn't appear so; it looks like there's a lot to be done. I hope it works out for you though Granny!

 

[Lakegirl]

Granny we will be there for the AK show as well. Do you know what time it will be?

 

[jimmytammy]

Sorry for MIA action folks. We have been AT OKW since thurs. Headed to cruise this am on fantasy. Trying to type on a phone not good.

See yall next Sat!!

 

[Corinne]

Kathy -- fabulous pics (as always!). Your Boardwalk view

Muush sorry I'm late!

 

[DiznyDi]

Enjoy your cruise JT . We'll miss you but look forward to hearing all about it!

Thanks for the reminder about the AK nighttime show. We'll be there, too for the anticipated opening. I'd love to see it!

Enjoy your week-end!

Corinne - hoping all is well