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

[wildernessDad]

We're here at TotWL now. It's crowded.

 

[Granny]

Wow Granny, not only a great photo, (such a happy group(i e) photo, but you tagged everyone too!! I'm impressed!

Thanks, Corinne. I figured that the usual "front row, back row" description wouldn't fit so I found out that the Paint program on my laptop had the ability to add text. That's pushing technology about as far as this guy is able.

 

[Granny]

If any of the Groupies are looking for a spot to watch the last night of wishes - Jerry and I have a great view from BLT. Just PM me and we can get you our room # if ya wanna join us @8:30 tonight

What a nice offer. And what a great way for you to beat the crazy crowds both inside MK and at TOTWL. I'm sure it will be a great show!

We're here at TotWL now. It's crowded.

You are very brave, WDad! But you will get to see some Disney history being made (or ended). Enjoy!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Anniversary Jimmy & Tammy

 

[twokats]

Kathy...it was great to see you and Kati including our surprise meeting at the bus line at DAK. Have a safe trip home!

It was very safe. The crew chief on our flight found a small problem with the airplane and decided it needed to be attended to, so with an hour delay because of weather in Dallas (which we found out about when we arrived at MCO), and the ins and outs of AA getting permission to get the small repair taken care of we were an additional hour and a half leaving MCO. Made for a long afternoon and evening, but we got home safely.

Now we start planning for our September cruise and days at WDW before and after said cruise.

I hope everyone that is still at the world have a safe trip home. Glad to have had our time with Di and Dad, Granny and Mrs Granny, Teapot and Sleepy and Luv!!!
Granny, tell your Mrs that Kati picked up a jacket like the one she got and Kati absolutely loves it!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing Jimmy and Tammy a very Happy Anniversary!

 

[Mrs. Granny]

Hi Everyone, I was feeling left out so finally joined the DISboards. Yes, Granny is my DH. Enjoyed my stay at VWL and meets with the Groupies.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Everyone, I was feeling left out so finally joined the DISboards. Yes, Granny is my DH. Enjoyed my stay at VWL and meets with the Groupies.

Yay ! So very nice to see you here!

 

[Mrs. Granny]

It was very safe. The crew chief on our flight found a small problem with the airplane and decided it needed to be attended to, so with an hour delay because of weather in Dallas (which we found out about when we arrived at MCO), and the ins and outs of AA getting permission to get the small repair taken care of we were an additional hour and a half leaving MCO. Made for a long afternoon and evening, but we got home safely.

Now we start planning for our September cruise and days at WDW before and after said cruise.

I hope everyone that is still at the world have a safe trip home. Glad to have had our time with Di and Dad, Granny and Mrs Granny, Teapot and Sleepy and Luv!!!
Granny, tell your Mrs that Kati picked up a jacket like the one she got and Kati absolutely loves it!!!

Hi Kathy! It was so fun to see you and Kati. I'm so excited Kati got the jacket and loves it. I love mine too! UniQlo might be my new favorite Disney Springs store. Glad you are safely home. Tomorrow is our last day . A sad day but we'll be back in December

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Everyone, I was feeling left out so finally joined the DISboards. Yes, Granny is my DH. Enjoyed my stay at VWL and meets with the Groupies.

Yay - welcome to the Groupies Mrs. Granny!!!

 

[twokats]

Hi Kathy! It was so fun to see you and Kati. I'm so excited Kati got the jacket and loves it. I love mine too! UniQlo might be my new favorite Disney Springs store. Glad you are safely home. Tomorrow is our last day . A sad day but we'll be back in December

So glad you made it to the group!!! Yes, we are home, I had a long day at work, but my boss actually said, 'I am so glad you are back'. My four legged babies were also very glad to see me also. See you in December.

 

[Uncranky Donald]

Hello wonderful VWL Groupies

Can some of you give me your opinions on the likelihood of both Silver Creek Springs Pool and Roaring Fork being open(re-open) by the end of June? I originally had thought that at least Roaring Fork's refurb would be finished by late May, but now since CCV have a start date in July is it pretty safe to think they're not going to push for anything to be finished before then? TIA for all your wonderful info from the Lodge

 

[sleepydog25]

First, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JIMMY AND TAMMY! Hope you had a great one!!

Second, welcome home, Mrs Granny!! It was a delight to meet you, and we're all thrilled
you're joining in our merry band! Guess you figured out Granny needed chaperoning, eh?

Third, a hearty welcome to Uncranky Donald! We tend to be a friendly bunch, and we hope you'll join in our conversations often. Feel free to drop me your travel dates if you've a mind to, or birthdays/anniversaries to KAT4DISNEY, again only if you wish. You've already warmed my cockles by calling us "VWL Groupies." To answer your question, there's just no telling. Disney's mind is hard to read, and their timetable is known only to them. I'd plan for them not to be open, but be willing and able to be spontaneous if they do. Again, welcome!

 

[rkstocke5609]

Hello wonderful VWL Groupies

Can some of you give me your opinions on the likelihood of both Silver Creek Springs Pool and Roaring Fork being open(re-open) by the end of June? I originally had thought that at least Roaring Fork's refurb would be finished by late May, but now since CCV have a start date in July is it pretty safe to think they're not going to push for anything to be finished before then? TIA for all your wonderful info from the Lodge

Based on recent reports & pictures I would say it's 99% likely you'll get the pool, but Roaring Fork I would put at less than 50%. Good news is that will encourage you to try those breakfast items at Geyser Point which look pretty darn good......

 

[Granny]

Hello wonderful VWL Groupies

Can some of you give me your opinions on the likelihood of both Silver Creek Springs Pool and Roaring Fork being open(re-open) by the end of June? I originally had thought that at least Roaring Fork's refurb would be finished by late May, but now since CCV have a start date in July is it pretty safe to think they're not going to push for anything to be finished before then? TIA for all your wonderful info from the Lodge

Hi Uncranky! And WELCOME to the VWL Groupies thread.

I agree with @sleepydog25 that it is really hard to predict. Construction on the pool makes it look like it will surely be ready by the end of June. And Roaring Fork has been closed long enough to build anything they want there. As Sleepy said, it is probably best not to count on the pool and RF being open by the end of June, but there's a good chance they might be. Enjoy the trip planning, and thanks for dropping by.

 

[Granny]

It's our departure day from WDW, which would be sadder if we didn't have a return trip planned for December (and more Groupie meets I'm sure). It has been the shortest trip (7 nights) we have ever taken but still very enjoyable. Probably the least amount of park time of any of our trips.

It was so much fun to meet up with so many Groupies, and everyone is just as nice in person as on this thread. Who would think that a love of a Disney resort would draw such a great group together?

Back to packing up for now. {{sigh}}

 

[TCRAIG]

What a nice offer. And what a great way for you to beat the crazy crowds both inside MK and at TOTWL. I'm sure it will be a great show!



You are very brave, WDad! But you will get to see some Disney history being made (or ended). Enjoy!!

It's our departure day from WDW, which would be sadder if we didn't have a return trip planned for December (and more Groupie meets I'm sure). It has been the shortest trip (7 nights) we have ever taken but still very enjoyable. Probably the least amount of park time of any of our trips.

It was so much fun to meet up with so many Groupies, and everyone is just as nice in person as on this thread. Who would think that a love of a Disney resort would draw such a great group together?

Back to packing up for now. {{sigh}}

sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up this week - hopefully - we can in Dec. Have a safe trip.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Hi Everyone, I was feeling left out so finally joined the DISboards. Yes, Granny is my DH. Enjoyed my stay at VWL and meets with the Groupies.

Awesome!!!! It's TGIF and in addition to that, we now have Mrs. Granny....... what a great start to the weekend!!! Mrs. Granny, if you are even half as nice as Granny, you are going to make a wonderful addition to the Thread.......welcome aboard!!

 

[sleepydog25]

It's our departure day from WDW, which would be sadder if we didn't have a return trip planned for December (and more Groupie meets I'm sure). It has been the shortest trip (7 nights) we have ever taken but still very enjoyable. Probably the least amount of park time of any of our trips.

It was so much fun to meet up with so many Groupies, and everyone is just as nice in person as on this thread. Who would think that a love of a Disney resort would draw such a great group together?

Back to packing up for now. {{sigh}}

I hate that feeling of having to leave. Our recent departure was also eased by the knowledge we'd be back in July. . .but what a great trip it was! Funny, our 7-day trip was my longest ever in the World.

Miss the weather, too. Although we've had a couple of nice days since returning, it's been mostly rainy and cool. May finally get an extended string of good days starting Sunday. That reminds me, Happy Mother's Day to all of you great moms out there! Hope you have a special day.

Our show opens tonight, and I'm still nursing a cold with about 80% of my voice having returned, but as they say, "the show must go on."

Sleepy out.

 

[bobbiwoz]

And from our Groupie Meet Part 2, at breakfast at Whispering Canyon...

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Another fun group as you can see!


I forgot to get permission from Bobbiwoz's guests to put their names on this board. So they shall remain nameless at this time.


Thanks for whoever suggested the breakfast...it was a fun way to have a meet!

Thanks for posting! I wish I could get my honey, Tom, to come on as tomwoz, but no luck. I do have one son, gregwoz, who has posted once!