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

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies,

Just catching up over here, I have a lovely additional day off this weekend, as it us a holiday here in MA.

Kat--another trip, I am so envious! Hope you will be posting fab photos as you always do!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Finally getting a moment to check in and see how things are with the groupies. Trip has been great and sadly I am on my last day here. My niece and I did a little racing this weekend, we both did the Dark Side 5K on Friday morning,and my niece also did the 10K on Saturday morning! We both really enjoyed it! The weather has been pretty nice, just a few sprinkles here and there, a little humidity late last week but yesterday and so far today have been absolutely beautiful. It was time for my niece to head back to work so I saw her and my sister off on the magical express this morning and have the rest of the day with no firm plans other than Hollywood Studios fireworks tonight so I think I might take a wander over to the lodge and see what's up. If I do I'll take some pictures and post them here!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Tea pot!!!

And in a twofer

Happy Birthday DisneyNutzy!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hi Tea Pot. Pass it on to Mr. Tea Pot! AND . . .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

[Corinne]

Kathy, That went too fast, lol. I am waiting for photos please! I am in serious WDW withdrawal, as we normally would be a few weeks away from our May trip, but we aren't going until September.

Teapot and DisneyNutzy!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Birthday Tea pot!!!


Happy Birthday DisneyNutzy!!!

I shamelessly copied the above from KAT, but the sentiments are heartfelt! Oh, and pictures people, pictures!

 

[Granny]

3 days!!!!! So excited. Not sure if we will get over to the lodge to check out construction as we have a pretty jam packed week ahead of us. Does anyone have any opinions on Diamond Horeshoe at MK??? Menu looks kind of limited??? TIA

Lakegirl...we haven't eaten at Diamond Horseshoe since they've re-opened the food service. DW and I actually booked a dinner there until we looked at the menu and the prices. $33 per person? Wow, that's pretty steep, even including drinks. It looks kind of like a Hoop de Doo Revue setup with a salad, a choice of three meats [pulled turkey, beef and ham] with sides, and then a dessert. All are unlimited, and it is table service not a buffet. It is not currently eligible for TIW. So for us, it didn't seem like a great value though the food pictures do look pretty good. So we cancelled our ADR for that one.

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Tea pot!!!


Happy Birthday DisneyNutzy!!!

 

[Granny]

Oh, and pictures people, pictures!

I have a feeling that Nancy Drew Kathy will be posting some great photos in a little while. We are heading to WDW in a couple of days and I'm sure we'll get in a WL visit at some point. So I'll try to take some pictures too, especially of that new building that is going up.

We have a December trip booked at VWL...I'm still on the fence as to whether we will change resorts or not. I'm not worried about construction noise, but I'm not sure I want my first stay at the "new WL/VWL" site to be during construction.

 

[wildernessDad]

Finally getting a moment to check in and see how things are with the groupies. Trip has been great and sadly I am on my last day here. My niece and I did a little racing this weekend, we both did the Dark Side 5K on Friday morning,and my niece also did the 10K on Saturday morning! We both really enjoyed it! The weather has been pretty nice, just a few sprinkles here and there, a little humidity late last week but yesterday and so far today have been absolutely beautiful. It was time for my niece to head back to work so I saw her and my sister off on the magical express this morning and have the rest of the day with no firm plans other than Hollywood Studios fireworks tonight so I think I might take a wander over to the lodge and see what's up. If I do I'll take some pictures and post them here!

I have a question. How long does Disney allow for a 5K run? Could I walk it in an hour? Just curious as to whether people are running this or are some walking?

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday teapot!!!!
Happy Birthday DizneyNutzy!!!!

 

[Granny]

I have a question. How long does Disney allow for a 5K run? Could I walk it in an hour? Just curious as to whether people are running this or are some walking?

No idea. My guess is that they would allow walkers to amble around the course. Walking 5K in an hour is not too bad...it is 3.1 miles so that's not an overly fast pace to walk for an hour.

 

[Granny]

Okay, I was going through photos of our last trip in September and sadly found these:


This one was taken on September 17 at the beginning of our trip:







And this one was taken right before we left on September 29, the day it was removed:






I'm sure I'll be visiting VWL during the upcoming trip. And I'm sure some CM's will be asked where the heck are Mickey, the bison and the geese!!!!!!!

 

[Dean Marino]

Update for us....

Sandy and I are two days out for our April 20-28 VWL vacation. The snow in MI ended LAST WEEK. Great timing .
We'll be at AP night #1 - will report on how they are doing this week. Sandy WILL take construction photos.

 

[sleepydog25]

Okay, I was going through photos of our last trip in September and sadly found these:

I'm sure I'll be visiting VWL during the upcoming trip. And I'm sure some CM's will be asked where the heck are Mickey, the bison and the geese!!!!!!!

Go get'ed, Tom!!

Dean, I'll be interested to hear if AP is still living up to its potential. Very interested.

 

[tea pot]

Hi Groupies thanks for all the birthday wishes.

I had a girls day with my youngest DD another birthday
makes grateful for my many blessings.
Its spring here in Boston temp in the 70's
Great Marathon Weather this is the 120th year
I'm missing my Happy Place
so for now we can start planning a
family trip for Jan 2017 and spend more time on the boards.
Take care Groupies

 

[Lakegirl]

Lakegirl...we haven't eaten at Diamond Horseshoe since they've re-opened the food service. DW and I actually booked a dinner there until we looked at the menu and the prices. $33 per person? Wow, that's pretty steep, even including drinks. It looks kind of like a Hoop de Doo Revue setup with a salad, a choice of three meats [pulled turkey, beef and ham] with sides, and then a dessert. All are unlimited, and it is table service not a buffet. It is not currently eligible for TIW. So for us, it didn't seem like a great value though the food pictures do look pretty good. So we cancelled our ADR for that one.

Granny as always you are a wealth of information. I appreciate your feedback. I hadn't realized it was $33.00 that is a lot for what they are offering!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday teapot and DizneyNutzy!!!!

I hope you both have a fantastic day.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday TeaPot!
Happy Birthday DizneyNutzy! ​

 

[DiznyDi]

I'm so-o-o-o very sorry to be late to the party

But I do want to wish Tea Pot and DizneyNutzy a very Happy and heartfelt belated Happy Birthday!

Boy Kathy, your trip certainly came and went in a hurry. And Granny, your bags should be packed and waiting by the door. See you soon!