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

[Muushka]

Hi Mush!

Hi D Dad!

Say Hi to Mr. Muush!

I'll give Mr Muush your regards!

Maria, so great that your move to FL is finally a reality!

It is wonderful to see all of the "regulars" here on the Groupie thread, as always.

I need to check in more often, for sure.

 

[horselover]

Aside from things like Cinderella's castle meals, do any of the Groupies make ADRs 180 days out from a trip?

We do for Christmas week but rarely any other times. We just don't have that many must dos anymore. Our window is opening soon too. We were just talking about it earlier. I think this trip we're going to try Teppan Edo now that I know they can do GF for DS16. We'll do 50s Prime Time. Maybe for lunch this time since there's no reason to be in DHS at night for us now that Osborne Lights is gone. Other than that I think the only other reservation I'll make is Trails End & that's not exactly a stampede to get to at 180 days out.

I very rarely make dining reservations @ the 180 day mark, but since we are going during free dining and in December I think we will as well. I think I'd like to book a CP package as well.

I would highly recommend you make ADRs for free dining periods especially when they're around the holidays.

Love the pictures from Australia and New Zealand - would love to get there someday.
I am a big fan of the Tolkien novels and the movies would love to see some of that scenery up close and personal.

Thanks Pat. If you're a Tolkien fan NZ should absolutely be a must do on your travel list. I keep telling all my fellow Tolkien fans Middle Earth is real & it's in New Zealand! If you ever have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM.

Have a great trip Kat!

 

[Granny]

Maria and Barb...so great to see you. I don't have any news, but I just had to say hello when we get a Mia or Muush sighting!

 

[twokats]

Hi D Dad!



I'll give Mr Muush your regards!

Maria, so great that your move to FL is finally a reality!

It is wonderful to see all of the "regulars" here on the Groupie thread, as always.

I need to check in more often, for sure.

Hi, Barb!

I have been gone a lot lately also, good to see you also. Le, Kati and I just went thru the Panama Canal again. It was great.

Groupies, I have to brag a little. I have now hit my biggest landmark year!!! I am now a five year breast cancer survivor. All my doctors are very happy, and so am I.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Have a great trip Kat!

Thanks Julie!!! And I've been meaning to express my sympathy over your additional visitor! Experience led me to think that would likely be the case but I still hoped it wouldn't be!!!

Groupies, I have to brag a little. I have now hit my biggest landmark year!!! I am now a five year breast cancer survivor. All my doctors are very happy, and so am I.

That is awesome Kathy!!!!

 

[Granny]

Hi, Barb!

I have been gone a lot lately also, good to see you also. Le, Kati and I just went thru the Panama Canal again. It was great.

Groupies, I have to brag a little. I have now hit my biggest landmark year!!! I am now a five year breast cancer survivor. All my doctors are very happy, and so am I.

That is news that is truly worth celebrating!

Congratulations, Kathy! And prayers of gratitude and continued health going up for you.

 

[twokats]

That is news that is truly worth celebrating!

Congratulations, Kathy! And prayers of gratitude and continued health going up for you.

Thanks Granny and Kat. Yes, I praise God daily for what He has done for me.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday KAT4DISNEY!!!!
Kathryn is our Bday and Anniv. keeper these days so lets show her some extra special Bday wishes today

 

[jimmytammy]

Great news twokats!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi horselover!

So, I guess we're kind of quiet around here. We just hit the 6 month mark for our next trip and will be eligible to make ADRs this weekend.

Aside from things like Cinderella's castle meals, do any of the Groupies make ADRs 180 days out from a trip?

We haven't ever made ADR's that early but I will be making one this time for a Groupie mini-meet.

We just normally don't plan much for a trip. This next one will have some nice new features with the various attractions opening up and Disney Springs completely up and running. Aside from that, we'll probably book a Candlelight Processional dinner package when those are available.

So...anyone heading to the World soon that can take more pictures of the work at WL?

Literally in the process of making ADRs this AM(DD has specific requests for her DH since its his 1st trip, some of her faves)and computer will only allow me to book our 1st day, will not allow me to go out any further. SO being up at 5:30am to book at 6am is a wash, waiting for phones to open at 7

**UPDATE**
All worked out well, we called , CM was very helpful, and we got all we wanted, tweaked times, but all is OK. Had 3 big ticket ones, Ohana, WCC dinner and LTT dinner that we were really concerned would no be available, but worked out OK. Bottom line, have that WDW DINE # handy at 7am if computer wont behave

 

[Corinne]

Congrats twokats! Kathy! I wish you continued good health!!!

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Kathy!
Hope you have a great day!

 

[Corinne]

Jimmy, I cannot begin booking until tomorrow, but I need to at least look at the days and where I think I want to book! I have to tell you, every time I saw you referring to your "dsil" I kept thinking sister in law, (my brother in law and I call each other bil and sil)....it finally dawned on me when you mentioned your daughter whom you were referring to! Yes, I know, I am, in fact blonde

 

[horselover]

Groupies, I have to brag a little. I have now hit my biggest landmark year!!! I am now a five year breast cancer survivor. All my doctors are very happy, and so am I.

That is wonderful news!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday Kat! Hope it is the best

 

[twokats]

I am Skyping with Kati tonight to plan our May trip, plus see what she wants to consider as far as ADR's for our Dec trip.
She is at work at the Texas Lions Camp down in south Texas.

 

[Flossbolna]

Happy Birthday KAT4DISNEY!!

Groupies, I have to brag a little. I have now hit my biggest landmark year!!! I am now a five year breast cancer survivor. All my doctors are very happy, and so am I.

Congratulations! What a wonderful milestone!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Congrats, twokats! I know that's a special feeling and milestone.

Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAT!!!!!

Well, we finally went to see THE JUNGLE BOOK today, and while Luv found it mildly entertaining, I thought it was quite well done. Her main complaint was the child actor who I will admit was just average. However, I found the CGI mostly spectacular (to the point I wish the kid had been CGI rather than live), the conflict exciting, and the characterizations spot on. While it strays from the beloved cartoon movie, I thought the choices of the director and writers excellent. It's not a classic, but it is worthwhile revisiting of Disney iconic film.

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Kathy !!!

 

[Granny]

Sleepy...thanks for the revue of Jungle Book. I can't get anyone interested in going to see it. I figured this will be one I catch on cable or on demand at some point. I'm always up for trying something new. Though I must say I don't understand the remake mode that Disney is in where they are wanting to remake their classic animated films into live action films. Malificent, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, etc. Surely the imagineers aren't out of new ideas for movies?