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

[ArielSRL]

Every two days is a lot. We did it half way through our stay in April, I would agree with the 1 1/2 hours total. At the most two hours. Everything is pretty lightweight so it dries quickly. I heard about the apps and that sounds great don't think it was there when we were there. I hate doing laundry while on vacation but we don't have enough clothes fot two sets a day either.

Thank you!

Ariel,
We tend to veer off from time to time about all things VWLish, but thats because we are that kind of thread. In other words, we like each other, so much so, we share our lives, our triumphs and tragedies.
You are not going to drive us crazy. You ask all the questions you need, we are here for you!

Thank you! I am loving this thread!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'm loving this group!! You guys are so friendly and informative! I can't wait to see the resort especially the lobby. My only fear is that I'll love it so much I won't want to stay anywhere else!

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep. . .that pretty much sums it up. We call it "VWL-itis."

 

[ottawagreg]

Off to the dumpster view for me. Or perhaps the studio with no balcony.

this was my view a few years ago. it ain't all bad, but you would deserve better

 

[pmaurer74]

I'm loving this group!! You guys are so friendly and informative! I can't wait to see the resort especially the lobby. My only fear is that I'll love it so much I won't want to stay anywhere else!

that is a side effect...

 

[Granny]

this was my view a few years ago. it ain't all bad, but you would deserve better

Greg....that wasn't the view from your VWL villa balcony, was it? It looks different than the VWL Dumpster View. The view in your picture looks more like a Wilderness Lodge standard view? I guess I could be way off on that.

Here's what I've always associated with the Dreaded Dumpster View...you have to look left out your balcony to see this view from the last couple of villas on each floor on the bus side.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

this was my view a few years ago. it ain't all bad, but you would deserve better

Whew - I didn't realize there was a view quite like that at VWL with it cut back into the building. Shh - don't tell the room assignor but so far the only view I've had of the dumpsters was when I walked back along the path to that area and looked thru the gate.
I saw this:

 

[jimmytammy]

I'm loving this group!! You guys are so friendly and informative! I can't wait to see the resort especially the lobby. My only fear is that I'll love it so much I won't want to stay anywhere else!

Lets hope not I always thought this way until I did realize I could stay at other places and still pine for the Lodge. And I still do. Its been a while since we have stayed at VWL, but its #1 in my heart for the place I long to be.

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep. . .that pretty much sums it up. We call it "VWL-itis."

Thats it!

 

[DiznyDi]

Whatever your plans, I hope all Groupies enjoy a great week-end!

DDaughter and I are in single digits! We didn't receive the letter about the opening of Geyser Point Bar and Grill. On my email yesterday to do online checkin, it said to be sure to go to GPB&G if we were hungry. I was afraid we'd miss the opening by a few days - but maybe not.

 

[Flossbolna]

Happy belated Birthday @twokats!!

Happy belated Birthday @claire_ont!!

@lauralarissa I think half of the fun of WDW is to try out different resort. Even if you have one overall favorite, all the other ones have really wonderful things to offer, too! For example, I never had any desire to stay at Saratoga Springs and then one year we changed our plans very late and this was the only one available. I ended up loving it! Just like you would not go to the MK and only ride Space Mountain over and over again, even if you could!

@DiznyDi how exciting that your trip is coming up so soon - and maybe you can even eat at GPB&G!!! I hope we will see pictures, if you do!

 

[wildernessDad]

We'll, I have an interview next Friday for a job in Orlando. I sent the recruiter my resume and she came back a few days later saying that they want me to fly down for an interview. No phone interview. Just come on down. We'll see how it goes. I'm not counting any chickens just yet.

 

[Flossbolna]

We'll, I have an interview next Friday for a job in Orlando. I sent the recruiter my resume and she came back a few days later saying that they want me to fly down for an interview. No phone interview. Just come on down. We'll see how it goes. I'm not counting any chickens just yet.

Good luck!!

 

[Granny]

We'll, I have an interview next Friday for a job in Orlando. I sent the recruiter my resume and she came back a few days later saying that they want me to fly down for an interview. No phone interview. Just come on down. We'll see how it goes. I'm not counting any chickens just yet.

Best wishes to you WDad! We'll all keep our fingers crossed!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hollis; May the force be with you!

 

[ottawagreg]

Greg....that wasn't the view from your VWL villa balcony, was it? It looks different than the VWL Dumpster View. The view in your picture looks more like a Wilderness Lodge standard view? I guess I could be way off on that.

Here's what I've always associated with the Dreaded Dumpster View...you have to look left out your balcony to see this view from the last couple of villas on each floor on the bus side.


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It was out the window at the very far end of the long hallway, standing at the door to enter the unit. From the balcony I could see the the shipping container when looking to my right hand. I always looked to the left toward the south wing of the lodge. Of course there was still wilderness then. I assumed the dumpster was there somewhere too.

 

[ottawagreg]

Whew - I didn't realize there was a view quite like that at VWL with it cut back into the building. Shh - don't tell the room assignor but so far the only view I've had of the dumpsters was when I walked back along the path to that area and looked thru the gate.
I saw this:

http://kdlarson.ze

We see deer on every trip. They are wonderful animals. We have them all over our neighborhood. I hate it when they eat my bushes though. It is fun to hear other guests ooh and ahh over them as if they have never seen them in the wild. This gal is probably coming or going from the dumpster looking for for food.

BTW. I was golfing at Magnolia this last new years week. I bought a $5 breakfast egg/bacon sandwich near the first tee. It was half eaten by the time I reached the first green. I am coming back to my cart and see the tail end of a squirrel sticking out of the compartment in the dash. And he jumps out and runs off with my breakfast!!

 

[sleepydog25]

We'll, I have an interview next Friday for a job in Orlando. I sent the recruiter my resume and she came back a few days later saying that they want me to fly down for an interview. No phone interview. Just come on down. We'll see how it goes. I'm not counting any chickens just yet.

Cool! Please keep us up-to-date, and best wishes!

DiznyDi: We'll expect a report on the new eatery if a) it's open and b) you visit.

Greg: We often see deer, as well. My best time was about four years ago, and I was out for my run in the morning. I stayed on the nature trail as it followed the shoreline and took it all the way to FW. Despite posted signs saying you are entering an employee area, I still kept to the dirt path as was my habit. The path takes you to one of the employee parking lots and work areas for FW, and just as neared that area, I saw a herd of 6-8 deer browsing on both sides of the path. They didn't move much as I ran between them and turned toward FW proper. Very cool! (And they didn't take a breakfast sammie from me )

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And coasting into the last few days of January we get more birthday cake!
Happy Birthday Jimmy!
(aka @jimmytammy, aka Gramps)

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[horselover]

Every two days is a lot. We did it half way through our stay in April, I would agree with the 1 1/2 hours total. At the most two hours. Everything is pretty lightweight so it dries quickly. I heard about the apps and that sounds great don't think it was there when we were there. I hate doing laundry while on vacation but we don't have enough clothes fot two sets a day either.

I must be the anomaly. I really don't mind doing laundry on vacation. I'd rather go home with clean clothes. That being said we're usually in a 1 BR which makes it easy. If I had to schlepp down to the laundry room I might feel differently. They must have better dryers in the laundry room. I've yet to dry lanudry at any DVC resort & not have to run it through at least 2 cycles before it's dry.

Whatever your plans, I hope all Groupies enjoy a great week-end!

DDaughter and I are in single digits! We didn't receive the letter about the opening of Geyser Point Bar and Grill. On my email yesterday to do online checkin, it said to be sure to go to GPB&G if we were hungry. I was afraid we'd miss the opening by a few days - but maybe not.

Have a wonderful trip Di! We want a full review & pictures if it's open!

We'll, I have an interview next Friday for a job in Orlando. I sent the recruiter my resume and she came back a few days later saying that they want me to fly down for an interview. No phone interview. Just come on down. We'll see how it goes. I'm not counting any chickens just yet.

Good luck WD!

 

[Granny]

And to one of our "old timers" here on the thread...

Happy Birthday Jimmy !!!

 

[Corinne]

Happy Belated Birthday TwoKats & claire_ont!!!!