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

[jimmytammy]

JT - Knowing you I'm sure you all made at least one trip to 50s Prime Time. What's the seasonal shake? Still hoping they bring back that white chocolate peppermint one they had two years ago. So good! Last year was gingerbread. Not a fan of gingerbread.

Our server didnt mention one, and I don't recall seeing anything on the menu

 

[horselover]

Our server didnt mention one, and I don't recall seeing anything on the menu

Well that's too bad. FYI it's never listed on the menu. It only says seasonal shake. Your server needs to tell you what it is. I posed the question in the restaurant forum. Hopefully someone will know. We have no plans to go to DHS but we would make a special trip if the shake was white chocolate peppermint.

 

[horselover]

And I forgot to say. 1 more sleep!!!

 

[Muushka]

One more celeb sighting, Mandy Patinkin. Saw him in Sweet Spells shop yesterday as we went in he was headed out. Mainly remember him from his days on Chicago Hope...saw a bunch of celebs last night that excited me even more, Groupies at the BHGM

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." That Mandy Patinkin???? We love Indigo Montoya!!!
Great find JT!

DiznyDad
I think you had every right to enlighten those young men to who John Glenn was in the scheme of our history. You didn't overstep your bounds IMO, I, like Sleepy would have done the same

Sleepy
let me say, thanks for your dedication to our kids and willingness to teach them and not just be passive and conform to the norm in education. I agree, our kids have been dumbed down(maybe a harsh way to say what you said nicely)to our country and how it started, the struggles it went through to get to the good life we all have now.

Floss
Thanks for stepping up and speaking on our behalf!

I second all of JT's kudos.

I saw your picture of your Groupie Meet. So sorry we missed it! Looks like a great time. Hello to all.

 

[Granny]

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." That Mandy Patinkin???? We love Indigo Montoya!!!
Great find JT!



I second all of JT's kudos.

I saw your picture of your Groupie Meet. So sorry we missed it! Looks like a great time. Hello to all.

Hey Muush!

I had no idea that Mandy Patinkin played Inigo Montoya! Wow, he was really young then! I first remember seeing him as Gideon on Criminal Minds.

And Muush, we're counting on you making our meet next December. I think someone said December 8? Never too early to plan these things!

 

[jimmytammy]

Well that's too bad. FYI it's never listed on the menu. It only says seasonal shake. Your server needs to tell you what it is. I posed the question in the restaurant forum. Hopefully someone will know. We have no plans to go to DHS but we would make a special trip if the shake was white chocolate peppermint.

I remember couple yrs ago the server mentioning the seasonal shake, and I think Kristian ordered one. Our server this time was more into the antics than most so she wasn't speaking much to the menu. And the fact that we spoke up before she had a chance to mention the shake might have something to do with it, as we had ordered 2 PB&J shakes before she she could get out the words Remember, you can hit the Tune In Lounge to order one too, curious to know if the seasonal shake is available

 

[horselover]

I remember couple yrs ago the server mentioning the seasonal shake, and I think Kristian ordered one. Our server this time was more into the antics than most so she wasn't speaking much to the menu. And the fact that we spoke up before she had a chance to mention the shake might have something to do with it, as we had ordered 2 PB&J shakes before she she could get out the words Remember, you can hit the Tune In Lounge to order one too, curious to know if the seasonal shake is available

Yes I had planned to hit Tune In if it turned out to be something good, but I can't seem to find anyone that knows what it is so I guess I won't bother heading over there. We canceled our dinner at 50s in favor of Homecoming.

And I'm off! Headed to the airport at 11:30.

 

[Granny]

Yes I had planned to hit Tune In if it turned out to be something good, but I can't seem to find anyone that knows what it is so I guess I won't bother heading over there. We canceled our dinner at 50s in favor of Homecoming.

And I'm off! Headed to the airport at 11:30.

Safe travels! We look forward to any updates from the World!

 

[jimmytammy]

Yes I had planned to hit Tune In if it turned out to be something good, but I can't seem to find anyone that knows what it is so I guess I won't bother heading over there. We canceled our dinner at 50s in favor of Homecoming.

And I'm off! Headed to the airport at 11:30.

Im curious about Homecoming, do share after you go. We have a ressie in May

Hope y'all have a great time!

 

[jimmytammy]

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die." That Mandy Patinkin???? We love Indigo Montoya!!!
Great find JT!



I second all of JT's kudos.

I saw your picture of your Groupie Meet. So sorry we missed it! Looks like a great time. Hello to all.

Barb, Its so great to see you back on a regular basis these days

 

[Granny]

Im curious about Homecoming, do share after you go. We have a ressie in May

Jimmy, how could a restaurant go wrong with this on their menu?

Fried Chicken & Doughnuts
Two pieces of Chef Art Smith's famous fried chicken served with house-made sugar doughnuts and creamy mashed potatoes​

 

[sleepydog25]

Jimmy, how could a restaurant go wrong with this on their menu?

Fried Chicken & Doughnuts
Two pieces of Chef Art Smith's famous fried chicken served with house-made sugar doughnuts and creamy mashed potatoes​

By charging $25 for such a small plate.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yes I had planned to hit Tune In if it turned out to be something good, but I can't seem to find anyone that knows what it is so I guess I won't bother heading over there. We canceled our dinner at 50s in favor of Homecoming.

And I'm off! Headed to the airport at 11:30.

Gingerbread shake.

We had lunch there on Sunday - nobody got the seasonal, just the standard issues.

 

[Dean Marino]

OK - REAL news.....

Wife and I are CURRENT DVC MEMBERS at VWL, now renaimed to "BRV". And we have an actual BILL FOR DUES.

That bill did NOT go up anymore than we thought it would - primarilly due to increased FL Property taxes.

The takeaway: for 2017, DVC has not tried to shift improvement costs onto current owners. Now, let's see what happens in 2018.

 

[Lakegirl]

Im curious about Homecoming, do share after you go. We have a ressie in May

Hope y'all have a great time!

What is homecoming?

 

[Lakegirl]

We just booked our August 2017 trip flights. So excited !!! Going August 17th-25th. Booked at VWL but I think I'm going to try to switch to BCV due to the uncertainty of the construction. My kids love the pool as do I do it would be a real downer if it wasn't ready.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Made it back from another great trip! This one went particularly well with most things falling nicely into place. But wow - very warm weather! They were hovering just under record highs and it was by far the warmest December trip we've ever had.

We visited all 4 parks, did a MVMCP, the Jingle Bell Jingle Bam dessert part, the CP dinner package, saw all the parks fireworks, enjoyed many shows and lots of rides. This left me time to make a visit to one other resort and decided on the YC/BC over WL/FW. Blasphemy I know! However, here are pictures from the BC Gingerbread Carousel. So cute with the Fab Five theme this year!

17 Gold Mickey's and the best I could do was 13.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What is homecoming?

It's a new restaurant at DS.

Art Smith's Homecoming is the full name I believe.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

WOW the time sure flies!! I woke this AM to a dose of reality, our trip is almost done. I am proud of our SIL, he doesn't want to go homeI think he is hooked. Rich, he even wants to make a special trip to see the 5 legged goat. As luck would have it, we will be at The Wave this AM before heading to MK for a while. We will be staying with friends Brad and Tearsa in Clermont before hitting the road for good Sat.

Sounds like your Disney training with your SIL is going well Jimmy - congrats! We had my nephew's wife along to WDW for her first trip. Not a complete newbie as she grew up going to Disneyland but I think within 2 days she was declaring this ought to become a new Christmas tradition!

 

[pmaurer74]

I cannot believe the big family trip is over. Overall, it was a big success. Family wants to come back but in 5 years. They do not understand how we can do twice a year. Going to miss the WL. I have the feeling we will never go back to a studio again which likely means once a yer after next year or I will have to buy more points! My family was sick the entire trip. I am looking forward to going home and resting.