. I totally get why u all love this place. So warm and homey feeling and all cast members have been so nice. Here till Friday and loving every minute
Good morning all, first time posting on this thread. Currently loving my first stay at the VWL... um BRV... in a 2 bed room (5541), which faces the lake
We're glad you stopped by and hope you'll continue to join in our merry band's future discussions! Yep, VWL is a magical place, a unique place to unwind at the end of the day or, as you show in this lovely picture, to start your day. Either you get the magical feel at the Lodge or you don't, and you obviously do. Thanks for checking in and sharing with us; let us know how your stay goes. Again, welcome to the Groupies!
Good morning all, first time posting on this thread. Currently loving my first stay at the VWL... um BRV... in a 2 bed room (5541), which faces the lake
. We are 1BR folks and I requested highest floor, highest odd numbered room (I know the 1BR’s don’t go too far down the hall on the upper floors). We were assigned 4523 and it was fantastic. We loved the details of the DVC building, love the resort overall (we have stayed CCV) and found the room to be in good shape. The virtual tours undersell the warmth of the decor. Very nice! We will be back. We had it booked for early December 2018 and had to cancel for a medical emergency. We hope to snag it again sometime in the Christmas season. 
Both your shot and JCGal's pics make me long for home. 87 days! There is no more magical place to stay during the holidays than the Lodge--truly a unique and heartwarming experience.
Loving the pictures folks, makes me long for the Lodge
Good morning all, first time posting on this thread. Currently loving my first stay at the VWL... um BRV... in a 2 bed room (5541), which faces the lake
Great to hear you're enjoying your trip to VWL. Plus, an awesome room view!
@KAT4DISNEY did you see the view from @JCGal 's room? I immediately thought of you.
Ah yes, the side of the lodge that shall not be assigned to me. Sigh.
So pretty.
I did find a picture of the cabin we'll probably be assigned to.......
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Ah yes, the side of the lodge that shall not be assigned to me. Sigh.
So pretty.
I did find a picture of the cabin we'll probably be assigned to.......
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DVC Mickey! Long time Lodge goers may recall that years ago he was closer to the junction of the walkways between VWL and the main Lodge, and in his earlier days actually sported a tail. During one particularly brutal stretch of winter weather in early December (about 8-9 years ago), he was covered up--along with the buffalo which were out front of the main Lodge and the geese (RIPView attachment 439048
This is from yesterday, they were sprucing DVC Mickey up a bit. Not sure why picture is sideways
) near the entrance arch. He lost his tail from that episode. Fast forward a few years, and DVC Mickey disappeared altogether for a time as did the buffalo and the geese. Both Mickey and the buffalo re-appeared, albeit in new locations; sadly, the geese "flew" away and never returned, yet another victim to budget cuts which were no doubt propelled by "customers' desires."
This is from yesterday, they were sprucing DVC Mickey up a bit. Not sure why picture is sideways
Thanks for straightening out that picture for me
Welcome Cellomom! We have the exact same travel dates!
I'm right in saying the new DVC Mickey is fake, correct? Buffalo, too? Live ones are more unique, more organic which I love. But, they cost money to maintain, and that's a big no-no anymore. . .
Hi Groupie Friends!
Well, the wedding weekend was pure magic! From the rehearsal dinner to the main event and then to the farewell brunch, everything was just perfect!
We put my moms house on the market a few weeks ago, and had an offer but the buyer just backed out yesterday, so back to square one! Hoping for some pixie dust to get this settled soon.
