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

[Flossbolna]

Can one check availability for points bookings yet?

Short story, long: a DVC owner friend finally decided on Oct dates and tried to book at GF (her home resort) along with a few others, last week and many resorts were booked (they are looking for a 1 bedroom). They ended up at AKL but she doesn't really prefer that because she feels it is too out of the way. I mentioned CCV as an option but of course that isn't bookable for points yet, so she is anxiously awaiting the booking date. If she can check availability, that will allow her to know if there is a point to even trying.

there is an availability calender if you go to the CCV pages on the DVC member page. On the right hand side of the CCV page there is a link in a blue box. This openes a pop up window with availability and points. I just checked and did not see any days that are already booked. I would think if she tries asap when booking opens, she will have a chance.

ETA: Actually it is on the rooms website: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.g.../copper-creek-villas-and-cabins/points-rooms/ there is a box saying "check availabilty" for every room type.

 

[Granny]

Good afternoon all. I've been lurking here for a few months just reading. My wife and kids and I are enormous WL fans. We've stayed at The Lodge about 7 times, and the Villas twice. I am very excited to say that we just purchased a VWL resale DVC contract. 175 points, October use year. We are very excited. Just waiting on Disney's ROFR to go through. Should be about another 20 days or so, hopefully sooner. Best to all.

Seth

Welcome to the Groupies, Seth!

We'll throw some Moose Dust (our version of pixie dust) your way and keep our fingers crossed for you to get through ROFR. As a long time WL expert, you'll fit in great here!

 

[Flossbolna]

Moose Dust

I have not heard that yet!! I like it!

 

[ArielSRL]

My good "friend" CodeSpyder has a new iOS app called Pressed Coins-WDW. It shows the location of every coin machine within Walt Disney World and the surrounding area, such as EarPort at MCO, for example. One can search for machines by area, user location, etc. One can also search for coins specifically by name in title, etc. So, if you want that 'Meeko' coin, but don't know where to find it, it will tell you which machine it's in and where it's located. All of the machine and coin data is located in iCloud, but you don't have to have an iCloud account to access it. You can also save coin data, but you would need an iCloud account for that.

I'm getting this! My son is obsessed!

 

[ArielSRL]

there is an availability calender if you go to the CCV pages on the DVC member page. On the right hand side of the CCV page there is a link in a blue box. This openes a pop up window with availability and points. I just checked and did not see any days that are already booked. I would think if she tries asap when booking opens, she will have a chance.

ETA: Actually it is on the rooms website: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.g.../copper-creek-villas-and-cabins/points-rooms/ there is a box saying "check availabilty" for every room type.

Great thanks. I will pass along the info!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Can one check availability for points bookings yet?

Short story, long: a DVC owner friend finally decided on Oct dates and tried to book at GF (her home resort) along with a few others, last week and many resorts were booked (they are looking for a 1 bedroom). They ended up at AKL but she doesn't really prefer that because she feels it is too out of the way. I mentioned CCV as an option but of course that isn't bookable for points yet, so she is anxiously awaiting the booking date. If she can check availability, that will allow her to know if there is a point to even trying.

It was available on the RAT but they were doing something to that last night and now it's gone. And the other route of going thru the CCV info page isn't working for me either.

However, at the time when you could see only studios (and thus 2BR lockoffs) were gone for some dates in early Dec, Dec 31st and and a few days sprinkled thru out Aug, Sept and Oct. I'd think they'll have a good chance at a 1BR.

 

[ArielSRL]

It was available on the RAT but they were doing something to that last night and now it's gone. And the other route of going thru the CCV info page isn't working for me either.

However, at the time when you could see only studios (and thus 2BR lockoffs) were gone for some dates in early Dec, Dec 31st and and a few days sprinkled thru out Aug, Sept and Oct. I'd think they'll have a good chance at a 1BR.

Thanks!

 

[DVC Jen]

Good afternoon all. I've been lurking here for a few months just reading. My wife and kids and I are enormous WL fans. We've stayed at The Lodge about 7 times, and the Villas twice. I am very excited to say that we just purchased a VWL resale DVC contract. 175 points, October use year. We are very excited. Just waiting on Disney's ROFR to go through. Should be about another 20 days or so, hopefully sooner. Best to all.

Seth

Welcome home!!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

My good "friend" CodeSpyder has a new iOS app called Pressed Coins-WDW. It shows the location of every coin machine within Walt Disney World . . . . . . . . .

Cool Information!!

. . . . . . . . . . . We'll throw some Moose Dust (our version of pixie dust) . . . . . . . . .

Glad you explained that . . . .

 

[twokats]

Welcome Seth!

Erin, I totally agree about not even wanting to cook at home. I also seem to have all these people asking what's for dinner, even though I fed them the night before!

 

[twinklebug]

Just looking at one of the close up pics of the pool again, keeping it open, trying to desensitize myself to the changes...

And it looks to me like there may be a waterfall being added to the rock work by the far edge of the pool from the villas. The rocks just have a funny shape to them where they jut out over those below them, perhaps to have water dribbling down? What do you all think?

 

[rkstocke5609]

Just looking at one of the close up pics of the pool again, keeping it open, trying to desensitize myself to the changes...

And it looks to me like there may be a waterfall being added to the rock work by the far edge of the pool from the villas. The rocks just have a funny shape to them where they jut out over those below them, perhaps to have water dribbling down? What do you all think?

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A communal waterfall shower for all to use prior to pool entry?

Looks like it could be a cool touch in all seriousness though...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just looking at one of the close up pics of the pool again, keeping it open, trying to desensitize myself to the changes...

And it looks to me like there may be a waterfall being added to the rock work by the far edge of the pool from the villas. The rocks just have a funny shape to them where they jut out over those below them, perhaps to have water dribbling down? What do you all think?

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Interesting! That would be a nice touch. Won't replace the springs, but nice. Doesn't the VGF pool have a little waterfall of some sort?

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

Just looking at one of the close up pics of the pool again, keeping it open, trying to desensitize myself to the changes...

And it looks to me like there may be a waterfall being added to the rock work by the far edge of the pool from the villas. The rocks just have a funny shape to them where they jut out over those below them, perhaps to have water dribbling down? What do you all think?

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On looking at the rendering, there is a fence in front of it but it does appear like it is a waterfall. My guess is the fence would keep people from playing in it.

 

[ottawagreg]

Can one check availability for points bookings yet?

Short story, long: a DVC owner friend finally decided on Oct dates and tried to book at GF (her home resort) along with a few others, last week and many resorts were booked (they are looking for a 1 bedroom). They ended up at AKL but she doesn't really prefer that because she feels it is too out of the way. I mentioned CCV as an option but of course that isn't bookable for points yet, so she is anxiously awaiting the booking date. If she can check availability, that will allow her to know if there is a point to even trying.

Have you tried using ******.com? It is kind of klunky, but it is quick. You don't have to log in on DVC members site (which is usually down because stitch ate the page) and you can check multiple resorts with same search. You will need to create account/password. I used same name as my Disney account. They also send emails with "rare finds" which are last minute openings that they are trying to fill with no discount.

I'm going home again late June n early July. I used the app for my stay in that window. It offered the copper creek property, and I was able to select it, but came back with zero results. I don't think it will be open at that time. Good luck and pixie dust and such. Remember the cricket says dreams come true.

We are hitting the castle mid April for quick hitter. Peeps in my house starting to get a bit excited.

 

[wildernessDad]

Anybody doing the Pandora preview either as an annual pass holder or DVC member? I'm kind of stoked as I will get to do things as an annual pass holder that I couldn't do when I lived in Maryland. Such as the Pandora preview. We're doing that on May 20 from noon to two, then checking out the new Magic Kingdom fireworks later in the evening.

 

[ArielSRL]

Have you tried using ******.com? It is kind of klunky, but it is quick. You don't have to log in on DVC members site (which is usually down because stitch ate the page) and you can check multiple resorts with same search. You will need to create account/password. I used same name as my Disney account. They also send emails with "rare finds" which are last minute openings that they are trying to fill with no discount.

I'm going home again late June n early July. I used the app for my stay in that window. It offered the copper creek property, and I was able to select it, but came back with zero results. I don't think it will be open at that time. Good luck and pixie dust and such. Remember the cricket says dreams come true.

We are hitting the castle mid April for quick hitter. Peeps in my house starting to get a bit excited.

I was asking for a friend so I'm not sure what she has or has not used. I'm not DVC (yet)...boo hoo, though I'm working on it. Thanks for the info, though!

 

[Granny]

Anybody doing the Pandora preview either as an annual pass holder or DVC member? I'm kind of stoked as I will get to do things as an annual pass holder that I couldn't do when I lived in Maryland. Such as the Pandora preview. We're doing that on May 20 from noon to two, then checking out the new Magic Kingdom fireworks later in the evening.

WDad...this is definitely going to be a benefit to you living in the Orlando area. I think of all the cool DVC and AP special nights that never occur during our vacation trips. And you will be able to pick and choose from any of them!

The Pandora preview starts the day after we check out of our next vacation. So just missed it. We'll look forward to your report!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday @horselover !!!!
Hope you have a fabulous day Julie!

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[Corinne]

Happiest of Birthdays Julie!!