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

[Kathymford]

All this talk of people going "home" just reminds me that I orginally had a trip planned for May. I would have been leaving tomorrow too! Oh well, in the end, I decided that I'd rather have a birthday trip next month (not to the world)...since it's kind of a big one... Have fun everyone!

 

[sleepydog25]

As a first time guest at WLV is there anything I should know about the villas, any request for a specific room location, etc. ? Tia!

As a general rule, any room you get will have a view of trees, trees, and more trees. However, that's a very relaxing view! More to your question, I suggest asking for a room overlooking the pool/courtyard area and on floors 2-4. We prefer not being on the ground floor, nor do we care for the 5th (top) floor since the balconies up there are dormer-style, meaning they are solid, thus you have to stand up to look out over them. Also by requesting a room overlooking the pool area, it would put you on the back side of the resort looking toward the lake. You won't get much in the way of views of the lake, but you might catch a glimpse or two, plus you can usually see the higher flashes of Wishes off your balcony above the main Lodge building. Good luck!

 

[Dizny Dad]

I just have to say that these posts are getting me really excited . . . . .

. . . . . .Be excited . . .be VERY excited! . . .

. . . . .
Well, we're off in the morning on our 1,000 mile trek to WDW. . . . . . . . .

God's Speed my friend . . . see you in The World!

. . . . . wishing you all wonderful trips!. . . .Hope all the groupies are doing well!

So sorry we will miss you!

As a first time guest at WLV is there anything I should know about the villas, . . . . .

Know that you are about to be imprinted with a wondrous place . . . enjoy but look past the trappings . . . feel the excitement . . . share the feeling with us . .. . . . you will go back!

 

[eliza61]

As a first time guest at WLV is there anything I should know about the villas, any request for a specific room location, etc. ? Tia!

Actually one of the things that I love about the lodge is that it's pretty small, so generally all the villas have "woods" view. I don't think the hallways are "long" like the Broadwalk so rarely do I make location request.

One thing I love about the lodge is that it's great for "hidden" surprises. Take time to really notice your surroundings. check out the bird foot prints in the pathways, look around and you'll see small woodland creature carvings, knotches in the wood.

Walk into the lobby and stand there, looking up. check out the totem pole.
It is a wonderful resort.



On another note!! Doing the single digit dance. 9 more sleeps

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

As predicted . . . . to bed last night at midnight . . . . DiznyDi up and out at 2AM . . . nope, didn't join her . . . . 1 more sleep between the two of us before blasting off for The World tomorrow . . .guess which one of us gets it . . .

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!



Yesterday morning when I got up this had appeared on the wall. It's our beacon to let the neighborhood know where we'll be going! And trust me when I say it's a beacon!



9 more sleeps here! Although does it count as sleep or a catnap when you go to bed at 1am and have to get up at 3:30 or 4am to get to your flight?

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!



Yesterday morning when I got up this had appeared on the wall. It's our beacon to let the neighborhood know where we'll be going! And trust me when I say it's a beacon!



9 more sleeps here! Although does it count as sleep or a catnap when you go to bed at 1am and have to get up at 3:30 or 4am to get to your flight?

Cool! You can now officially land an airplane! And, no, it doesn't count as a sleep if you only get a couple of hours of sleep. It's in the rule book. I saw it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Cool! You can now officially land an airplane! And, no, it doesn't count as a sleep if you only get a couple of hours of sleep. It's in the rule book. I saw it.

Lol Sleepy! I may have to let RNO airport know that I have a spare light if theirs ever go out! And I have to remember to shut it down at night.

 

[Kathymford]

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!



Yesterday morning when I got up this had appeared on the wall. It's our beacon to let the neighborhood know where we'll be going! And trust me when I say it's a beacon!



9 more sleeps here! Although does it count as sleep or a catnap when you go to bed at 1am and have to get up at 3:30 or 4am to get to your flight?

I think I need that!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Loribell!!!!

And, Happy Anniversary Rusafee1183!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday, franandaj!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Today, bobbiwoz met Muushka! I am so happy!

Happy Birthday franandaj!

 

[DiznyDi]

Yea! Bobbiwoz and Muushka have met! You must be cruising? I thought you still had a few more days..... I hope you are having better weather over in the ocean than we are having at the World.

From overcast and dreary skies while sitting on our balcony at the Boardwalk:
Wishing Rusafee1183 a very Happy Anniversary!

This is our first stay at Boardwalk. We have a most superior room! We booked poolside/gardens view. Our 5th floor room looks into the Courtyard with a nice view of the Boardwalk, Beach Club and space station Earth off in the distance. We've enjoyed our balcony this afternoon and have taken pleasure watching the boats come and go. Just trying to decide if we should 'stay put' or venture out in the rain. Personally, I'm content to just stay put! Too bad it's to rain the duration of our 2 day stay here before we move to VWL. With the weather outlook today into tomorrow and the 24 hr cancellation policy, I've cancelled our Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party reservation. If they have Illuminations this evening, we should be able to see the arial fireworks from our balcony - a definite plus for this resort. Overall and first impression is this is a very busy and (noisy) resort. With so much rain there are few opportunities to stay undercover when going from one outdoor area to another. We're here to relax, and that's exactly what we're doing. Next week is to be quite lovely - and we'll be where it warms our heart as well as our soul. Now, if only we are successful with a lake side room....

Be well Groupies and have a nice week-end! Will check in as we can.
Di and Rich

 

[Kathymford]

Yea! Bobbiwoz and Muushka have met! You must be cruising? I thought you still had a few more days..... I hope you are having better weather over in the ocean than we are having at the World.

From overcast and dreary skies while sitting on our balcony at the Boardwalk:
Wishing Rusafee1183 a very Happy Anniversary!

This is our first stay at Boardwalk. We have a most superior room! We booked poolside/gardens view. Our 5th floor room looks into the Courtyard with a nice view of the Boardwalk, Beach Club and space station Earth off in the distance. We've enjoyed our balcony this afternoon and have taken pleasure watching the boats come and go. Just trying to decide if we should 'stay put' or venture out in the rain. Personally, I'm content to just stay put! Too bad it's to rain the duration of our 2 day stay here before we move to VWL. With the weather outlook today into tomorrow and the 24 hr cancellation policy, I've cancelled our Illuminations Sparkling Dessert Party reservation. If they have Illuminations this evening, we should be able to see the arial fireworks from our balcony - a definite plus for this resort. Overall and first impression is this is a very busy and (noisy) resort. With so much rain there are few opportunities to stay undercover when going from one outdoor area to another. We're here to relax, and that's exactly what we're doing. Next week is to be quite lovely - and we'll be where it warms our heart as well as our soul. Now, if only we are successful with a lake side room....

Be well Groupies and have a nice week-end! Will check in as we can.
Di and Rich

It's funny, my one and only experience at BW was in the pouring rain in Sept. And you're words of having nowhere to really stay dry just brought back tons of memories of doing just that! Try to stay dry and I hope the weather gets better for you!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I think I need that!

It's really easy to make! It's 3 floral rings that you outline with the rope light - all hooked together with zip ties.

 

[Corinne]

Di & Dad sounds like you scored a great room! Hope the skies clear up for you soon! We actually love the Epcot area resorts, one of my favorite things is walking into Epcot via the Intl Gateway! I look forward to more updates!

 

[sleepydog25]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, RUSAFEE!!!

 

[Corinne]

Happy Anniversary Rusafee

 

[Granny]

DW & I are here at BWV too...and I can vouch for Di's description of the weather. It's now Saturday morning and it is still steadily raining as it has for the past day and a half.

We are in BWV Standard View at the end of the building. So a long walk to the elevators (absolutely no big deal at all) but nice access via the stairs to the bus stop, quiet pool and DHS.

Now, if only it would stop raining so we could enjoy some Florida sunshine!

Rich & Di...great job on scoring a villa on the Village Green area. Those are highly sought-after rooms for that view. I look forward to meeting up with you tomorrow, though we may bump into each other before then especially if you like Seashore Sweets as much as we seem to.

I hope everyone else is doing great!