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

Hard to believe that tomorrow is the beginning of autumn...seems like it came up real fast!

....just sayin'...


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Much to fast, Granny. I'm missing summer already.

I'm also missing VWL and wanting to get back. I will enjoy our trip in two weeks to VGF, but our VWL trip in January will be special. Our baby's fist trip! She will be 7 months...are we nuts?!?!?
 
Our baby's fist trip! She will be 7 months...are we nuts?!?!?

Oh yes...in the best way possible!! :banana:

And I must say that you are exposing your baby to the finer things in life, such as WL. I'm sure the Lodge will "imprint" on your baby much the same as it imprinted on all of us Groupies! :thumbsup2
 
MSL
I like the way you are thinking, exposing your little one to VWL at such a young age:goodvibes What a way to jumpstart life!!

Well, the newlyweds are back and shared their adventures with us. We are reflecting back on the big day with fond memories and look forward to days to come for them
 
Welcome, MSL! I agree that VWL is a great way to introduce little ones to Disney. That being said, VGF is a wonderful resort, and there is much to admire here. Still, when we went to AP to eat our first night, the thrill of walking into the lobby and the familiar smells made us wistful. However, the construction going on around the pool did not. Glad to be at VGF this trip. Did I just say that?
 

Much to fast, Granny. I'm missing summer already.

I'm also missing VWL and wanting to get back. I will enjoy our trip in two weeks to VGF, but our VWL trip in January will be special. Our baby's fist trip! She will be 7 months...are we nuts?!?!?

LOL, Hey not nutz. I mean if I gotta travel with newborns what better place than the lodge.

;)
 
MSL
I like the way you are thinking, exposing your little one to VWL at such a young age:goodvibes What a way to jumpstart life!!

Well, the newlyweds are back and shared their adventures with us. We are reflecting back on the big day with fond memories and look forward to days to come for them

Tell them welcome home!! Hey did I miss it, where did they honeymoon?
 
Quick question groupies,

So for some reason known only to God, I gave Sid and Rizzo the opportunity to pick our next resort. Of course Rizzo the rat suggested Polynesian concierge, which I said was no problem if he wanted to throw in his college tuition.... You ever notice how kids get real quiet when you suggest they spend their own money (lol or what they perceive as their's)?

Anyhoo, we've narrowed it down to Boardwalk Villas or Villas at GF. :sad: ( where did I go wrong) Does anyone know how hard either one of these are to get at 7 months out. We're going the last week in August 2015, with some cousins so want to get a 2 bedroom. I'm concerned because we'll need a 2 bedroom. I was thinking maybe just going with the home resort (Beach club) and get in at 11 months.
 
LOL, Hey not nutz. I mean if I gotta travel with newborns what better place than the lodge.

;)

I'll be traveling to VWL in December with a 3mo old...please set my mind at easy and tell me everything will be alright lol! The lodge seems very peaceful and calm so I'm hoping everything will be ok with my 3mo old!! Any experience anyone?
 
Quick question groupies,

So for some reason known only to God, I gave Sid and Rizzo the opportunity to pick our next resort. Of course Rizzo the rat suggested Polynesian concierge, which I said was no problem if he wanted to throw in his college tuition.... You ever notice how kids get real quiet when you suggest they spend their own money (lol or what they perceive as their's)?

Anyhoo, we've narrowed it down to Boardwalk Villas or Villas at GF. :sad: ( where did I go wrong) Does anyone know how hard either one of these are to get at 7 months out. We're going the last week in August 2015, with some cousins so want to get a 2 bedroom. I'm concerned because we'll need a 2 bedroom. I was thinking maybe just going with the home resort (Beach club) and get in at 11 months.

Eliza...I have noticed that the kids get quite when their "contribution" comes up. All of a sudden the choices of whatever it is seem to come down to earth. :rotfl:

I would definitely book BCV first and then switch over at 7 months. BWV PV Water/Garden will be the easiest to find at BWV. But depending on the length of the trip, you may have luck with getting a Boardwalk View or Standard View if you prefer. Points for Preferred Views at BWV are pretty similar per night to BCV as I recall.

I am not familiar with summer bookings at VGF, but if you try right at the 7 month mark you may have a decent shot. Again, there is a Lake View and a Standard View there so I don't know if one is easier than the other.

But if you have "suffer" through a stay at BCV, that's not all bad either, is it? :)

Good luck!
 
I'll be traveling to VWL in December with a 3mo old...please set my mind at easy and tell me everything will be alright lol! The lodge seems very peaceful and calm so I'm hoping everything will be ok with my 3mo old!! Any experience anyone?

I've never heard a peep out of my neighbors at VWL, layout is excellent. There are plenty of places to relax both inside and out as well as to walk a stroller.

Quick question groupies,

So for some reason known only to God, I gave Sid and Rizzo the opportunity to pick our next resort. Of course Rizzo the rat suggested Polynesian concierge, which I said was no problem if he wanted to throw in his college tuition.... You ever notice how kids get real quiet when you suggest they spend their own money (lol or what they perceive as their's)?

Anyhoo, we've narrowed it down to Boardwalk Villas or Villas at GF. :sad: ( where did I go wrong) Does anyone know how hard either one of these are to get at 7 months out. We're going the last week in August 2015, with some cousins so want to get a 2 bedroom. I'm concerned because we'll need a 2 bedroom. I was thinking maybe just going with the home resort (Beach club) and get in at 11 months.

You and your boys crack me up Eliza. :) I've never stayed at VGF, but it looks very nice. BWV is amazing, our favorite request there is "on the green", where we can see the boardwalk and boats but not be bothered by some of the nightclub noise. Second floor rooms on the green have huge balconies, but can make it hard to see the water from inside the room. I prefer 3rd floor and up for view alone. We've had no issues with getting a room in August for BWV, I do suggest making the reservations right at 7 months to be sure.

We'll be heading back down with cousins next July and I've been toying with getting a 2br for the group. Leaning toward keeping the rooms separate through, as I don't think my 18yo will appreciate being woken up by his little cousins jumping on him every morning, which I'm positive they will do.
 
I'll be traveling to VWL in December with a 3mo old...please set my mind at easy and tell me everything will be alright lol! The lodge seems very peaceful and calm so I'm hoping everything will be ok with my 3mo old!! Any experience anyone?

We've been to WDW in early December, and twice during Christmas week. It makes a huge difference which of those times you are talking about.

Early December through about December 20 is pretty manageable as far as park crowds. After December 21 the crowds build each day until the parks get really slammed from December 24 through New Year's Day. When I say slammed, I mean that MK and possibly DHS will be at full capacity by mid-morning and they won't let people in until others leave. And when you get it, it is pretty much shoulder to shoulder...or stroller to stroller. :)

We've completely enjoyed our trips at both times, but it is good to be ready for the crowds if going during Christmas week.

Yes, the Lodge is a peaceful oasis from the crowds and the decorations are perfect for the season. Add to that the holiday carols being softly piped in throughout the grounds and you have a magical place to stay.

We tend to think that WL/VWL is especially magical during Christmas season. And when the parks get crowded we go touring the other resorts to view the beautiful decorations.

We have never traveled with an infant, so I can't give much advice there. The main thing is to give yourself plenty of flexibility in your schedule and I'm sure you will have an awesome time. :thumbsup2
 
I'll be traveling to VWL in December with a 3mo old...please set my mind at easy and tell me everything will be alright lol! The lodge seems very peaceful and calm so I'm hoping everything will be ok with my 3mo old!! Any experience anyone?

Oy vey, experience I got. :rotfl: So my late FIl was Portugese and after him and my mil divorced we would go to Lisbon once a year when my sons where first born. After they hit 6, we just sold various body parts, paid some one boat loads of money to strap them down in the seat. I swear these kids have better passports than we do.

You'll be absolutely great!!

I'll echo Grannys advice. flexibility As I'm sure you know toddlers/preschoolers have a mind of there own. I've seen parents have major meltdowns simply because for some reason when we get to Disney we want to try and "do it all".
a few of my tips.

1) bring all baby related stuff with you. Love the world but as you probably know needing toiletries can get pricey. I have a young cousin who needed extra diaper cream one year, we went in hot august and the baby was really sweating, I swear it would have been cheaper to get a new boody. :scared:

2) remember you're going to be at the lodge with tons of other infants/toddlers/preschoolers. I actually think it's calmer. I think the vaulted atrium ceiling diffuses the noise.

3) relax and go with the flow. a few years ago, I was at Epcot and ran into a young mom who was sitting in the area near test track. the area where they have a splash/spray area. her little angel was happily splashing away. LOL mom said she had been there for an hour happily playing in the water.
Now a lot of folks because of ADR's and fp+ would have been quick to just gather baby up and run off to the next "thing". not saying that is bad but some times the best moments are the ones we don't plan for. If you guys are strolling in MK and baby is happy, go with the flow.

You'll have a wonderful time.
 
Quick question groupies,

So for some reason known only to God, I gave Sid and Rizzo the opportunity to pick our next resort. Of course Rizzo the rat suggested Polynesian concierge, which I said was no problem if he wanted to throw in his college tuition.... You ever notice how kids get real quiet when you suggest they spend their own money (lol or what they perceive as their's)?

Anyhoo, we've narrowed it down to Boardwalk Villas or Villas at GF. :sad: ( where did I go wrong) Does anyone know how hard either one of these are to get at 7 months out. We're going the last week in August 2015, with some cousins so want to get a 2 bedroom. I'm concerned because we'll need a 2 bedroom. I was thinking maybe just going with the home resort (Beach club) and get in at 11 months.
We are at VGF now, and I must admit that it is an excellent resort, one where I would return in a heart beat. We easily managed to get a studio at seven months, and all that I've read suggests 2BRs might be even easier to snag due to point costs being so high. I'd highly recommend a lake view as there are boats, other resorts, the monorail, and even Wishes view with some rooms. The convenience of the location is wonderful, and the friendliness of the staff has been commendable. As it is a new resort, there is a fresh feel to it, as well. It is quiet and lovely and darn pretty. Although we are in a studio, we've toured the 2BR model, and it is quite luxurious. I'd give it serious consideration.
 
Quick question groupies,

So for some reason known only to God, I gave Sid and Rizzo the opportunity to pick our next resort. Of course Rizzo the rat suggested Polynesian concierge, which I said was no problem if he wanted to throw in his college tuition.... You ever notice how kids get real quiet when you suggest they spend their own money (lol or what they perceive as their's)?

Anyhoo, we've narrowed it down to Boardwalk Villas or Villas at GF. :sad: ( where did I go wrong) Does anyone know how hard either one of these are to get at 7 months out. We're going the last week in August 2015, with some cousins so want to get a 2 bedroom. I'm concerned because we'll need a 2 bedroom. I was thinking maybe just going with the home resort (Beach club) and get in at 11 months.

Studios at VGF are the ones that go the fastest so I think you've got a very good chance at a 2BR for the last week in Aug. We stayed in one of those for a few nights in Dec. Here's a link to my pictures if you haven't seen them - it was standard view and we honestly thought it was great.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=50609450&postcount=133

As much as we like BWV the problem with the 2BR's there is they are all lock-offs but depending on the group that may be fine. With who we're traveling with it almost always has been best to have the 2 beds in the 2nd bedroom. For that week I don't know if you really have to book at 11 months because if you find that VGF isn't available BWV pool/garden almost certainly will be and you might even luck into boardwalk or standard view. But it's nice to have that peace of mind. And the new availability tracker lets you see past the 7 month window so you can keep an eye on it. ::yes::

We're supposed to be at VGF again in a couple of weeks but that darn niece of mine deciding a holiday weekend would be best for a wedding is giving me fits on still fitting that trip in. I think we may just have to go with Mt Rushmore and the Badlands as a substitute. Poor us. :rotfl:
 
Hi everyone I just closed on a contract for Wilderness Lodge. Just wanted to say I'm very excited to be joining your thread.
 
Hi everyone I just closed on a contract for Wilderness Lodge. Just wanted to say I'm very excited to be joining your thread.

WELCOME HOME !!!

Congratulations on your new contract, and pull up a rocking chair and join us here in front of the lobby fireplace! :thumbsup2
 
Hi everyone I just closed on a contract for Wilderness Lodge. Just wanted to say I'm very excited to be joining your thread.
Welcome to our Groupies! We love adding new folks to the fold. If you're so inclined, drop me a note about any vacation dates ( doesn't have to be at VWL), and I'll add you to page 1. Jimmytammy takes care of birthdays and anniversaries.....again only if you want to do so. No matteryour choices, we are glad to have you join in!
 
Hi everyone I just closed on a contract for Wilderness Lodge. Just wanted to say I'm very excited to be joining your thread.

WELCOME! Such an exciting time for you! Congratulations on your VWL contract. Happy to have you join our little band of Lodge Lovers.
 















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