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

[MiaSRN62]

Jimmytammy....SOOOO relieved Casey is ok!!!! The hockey game sounded awesome!!!

Welcome Steven!!!!

Philadelphia has officially had the 2nd most snowiest winter since 1884 !!!!! I'm DONE WITH IT!!!! Woke up to more snow on the ground this morning.


Happy St Paddy's Day to all from one of the Irish Groupies!!!

 

[Granny]

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

Ride the Zamboni? WOW! That would shorten my bucket list by one item.

Happy St Paddy's Day to all from one of the Irish Groupies!!!

Maria....you have just the best graphics....EVER!!! Awesome, and a tip of the Irish cap to all the Groupies...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

Glad you had an upbeat ending to your weekend. And very glad that Casey did not get seriously hurt in the accident!

Hello stevenb124!

 

[Muushka]

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

How fun is that!!!!

 

[Annaelsa]

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

 

[Corinne]

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

Annaelsa this is the best bunch of people on the Dis!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

Pitch a tent and grab a cocoa? No, that's FW. Here, we pull up a rocker and grab a libation. Seriously, welcome to our Groupies. . .any and all lurkers are welcome. A love of the Lodge is our only requirement for membership (pm me about the small initiation fee ). Corinne is correct: this is the friendliest group of folks on the DIS, and many have become like family to each other. We're happy you've chosen to join in with us. As you may have noticed, on the first page there are instructions to grab your own Moosie if you're so inclined, and if you'd like to add your name to the list of future trips, cruises, birthdays, or anniversaries, just pm me or jimmytammy as appropriate. I forgot to mention the same to stephen, so if you see this, stephen, know the invitation is open to you, as well.

Again,

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Annaelsa!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

WELCOME annaelsa! Nice to have you out of lurkdom and into our little corner of the Dis.

Wow, JT, the zamboni! That is so cool! I had no idea spectators would be permitted to ride this beast. No doubt the experience of a lifetime. Good to hear your week-end ended on high note.

Ohio is to get into the 50's today. Our crocus are sprouting and snowbells have popped their little heads through the snow. I'd really like to think that Spring is coming. I'm more than ready to say good-bye to this crazy winter season.

Whatever your day holds, may you find joy and happiness in it! Maybe a little sunshine, too.

 

[sleepydog25]

WELCOME annaelsa! Nice to have you out of lurkdom and into our little corner of the Dis.

Wow, JT, the zamboni! That is so cool! I had no idea spectators would be permitted to ride this beast. No doubt the experience of a lifetime. Good to hear your week-end ended on high note.

Ohio is to get into the 50's today. Our crocus are sprouting and snowbells have popped their little heads through the snow. I'd really like to think that Spring is coming. I'm more than ready to say good-bye to this crazy winter season.

Whatever your day holds, may you find joy and happiness in it! Maybe a little sunshine, too.

No sunshine here, just more cold, freezing mist, and general ugh-ness. We aren't supposed to have winters like this here, yet we have six of the past seven years. Go. . .away. . .winter. . .

 

[rusafee1183]

Heading to McCouls for brunch this AM, its an Irish themed pub with really good food. We had a groupie meet there once. We will celebrate St Paddys there this morning.

Its been a trying weekend, Tammy had a rough work week, tax stuff working for a CPA firm, Casey had his 1st date, had to drive to Fayettville, near Ft Bragg, 1.5 hr drive(1st time he has ever driven that far by himself). They had nice lunch but as he was following his girlfriend to the movie, then had another 1st, a wreck. He turned left into heavy traffic and got clobbered. He is fine, other than a head bump, but truck didnt fare so well. His guardian angel was with him, a split second and he would have got it in his door. Lets just say the impact was severe enough it caused the door on opposite side to not open, and his wheels wont turn. We are just glad know one was hurt

On a happier note, and I much prefer these kind of notes...Tammy and I are heading to WDW in May for a 1st time adults only trip, for our 24th anniversary. Julie(horselover)helped Tammy make the surprise trip come true, as I didnt have a clue, but its hard to keep secrets from me We are staying the Poly which will be a 1st as well. This was all Ts idea, and many thanks to Julie for helping T with it all. Some more 1sts, Spirit of Aloha, Illuminations Sparkling Desert Party(really looking forward to both with my lovely bride), and, andour 60 day window for FP plus opened up today! So we will be planning those later today!!

Hope all have are having gr8 weekend!!

JT - That is so scary about Casey, I am so relieved that everyone is alright. I definitely agree that he had an angel with him.

What awesome news that Julie helped Tammy plan a surprise getaway! I always want Bob to do soemthing like that for me, but I am such a control freak I don't think he would ever be able to pull it off.

I'm curious how the Luau is at the Poly. We have never done it, but it looks like a lot of fun!

Did you get all your FP's picked out??

hi

We always host a St. Patty's Reuben celebration with friends (on the weekend though). I love them and 2 of our friends do too. So the other 3 (including Mr Muush) watch us build them and grill them. I don't remember what they (the other 3) eat, I just know that we 3 enjoy our annual Reubens! Got to get the corned beef recipe out. Yum!

Happy St. Patrick's Day for all of our Irish Groupies.

My DH is a huge fan of Reubens too. Me, not so much.

Sounds like a fun tradition though!

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

So fun!!! Congrats on the awesome seats! We haven't been to hockey game in a while, maybe since my Pens are losing a step it will be possible to actually get tickets these days

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

Welcome to the Groupies Annaelsa! Cute name - your movie comes out today! We pre-ordered, but now I am wishing I would have just run out this morning and grabbed it. I want to binge watch Disney movies for the next few weeks until we leave

Go. . .away. . .winter. . .

Amen Sly!

 

[twinklebug]

Happy post-St. Patricks day all! As my family says, it's a day for everyone, not just the Irish. We had our traditional corned beef & cabbage deal here on Sunday instead of Monday. By the time Monday rolled around the kids had taken care of the leftovers, so no Rubens, no nothing. Glad it was appreciated

Have you all seen the drafted plans for the Ft Wilderness DVC? Looks like if they build it, it will rival VWL, but I know my heart will stay with WL. What I don't care for is it is currently designed it as an 8 story behemoth. The size of it is intimidating. Hope they scale it back a few floors.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/other--proposed-resorts/2480-ft-wilderness-dvc-plans-leaked

I see a lazy river-like pool that could mimic my favorite feature of the old River country: the White Water Rapids. I spent so many hours climbing up and going down that as a kid.

 

[horselover]

Heading to McCouls for brunch this AM, its an Irish themed pub with really good food. We had a groupie meet there once. We will celebrate St Paddys there this morning.

Its been a trying weekend, Tammy had a rough work week, tax stuff working for a CPA firm, Casey had his 1st date, had to drive to Fayettville, near Ft Bragg, 1.5 hr drive(1st time he has ever driven that far by himself). They had nice lunch but as he was following his girlfriend to the movie, then had another 1st, a wreck. He turned left into heavy traffic and got clobbered. He is fine, other than a head bump, but truck didnt fare so well. His guardian angel was with him, a split second and he would have got it in his door. Lets just say the impact was severe enough it caused the door on opposite side to not open, and his wheels wont turn. We are just glad know one was hurt

On a happier note, and I much prefer these kind of notes...Tammy and I are heading to WDW in May for a 1st time adults only trip, for our 24th anniversary. Julie(horselover)helped Tammy make the surprise trip come true, as I didnt have a clue, but its hard to keep secrets from me We are staying the Poly which will be a 1st as well. This was all Ts idea, and many thanks to Julie for helping T with it all. Some more 1sts, Spirit of Aloha, Illuminations Sparkling Desert Party(really looking forward to both with my lovely bride), and, andour 60 day window for FP plus opened up today! So we will be planning those later today!!

Hope all have are having gr8 weekend!!

Oh my goodness! So sorry to hear that but very glad to hear everyone is ok. I'm almost afraid to ask. Will there be a second date?

Oh ho! So the cat is out of the bag! Your lovely bride has been working on this for sometime now. I wasn't sure when she planned to tell you & my lips were sealed! It was my pleasure to help. Let me know if you need anything else. I'm actually going to be there the same time as you. I certainly don't want to intrude upon your adults only time but if we should happen to be in the same place at the same time that would be lovely! I'll be looking forward to your review of the Sparkling Illuminations dessert party. I have a reservation for next Sat. night but I think I'm going to cancel it. I'll save this for a time DH & I can enjoy it together. The end of the month trip is my usual solo trip for my b-day. Those types of parties are always more enjoyable with a companion.

Sorry to hear Tammy is swamped at work. She'll have earned the vacation by the time it arrives.

All the drama that our weekend brought ended on a high note. Kristian, our DD and her fiance invited us to a Carolina Hurricanes Edmonton Oilers hockey match in Raleigh. Paul, her fiance is in the Nat. Guard and his superiors gave him 4 seats. Well, it turns out we were in a Suite with private restrooms, buffet and drinks, vip parking, the works. Very sweet. To top it off, between 2nd and 3rd period, he got to ride the Zamboni.

Sweet!

hi

Hi all!

Long time lurker. New poster. VWL member for a few years.

This looks like a nice place to pitch a tent and grab a mug of cocoa!

to the Groupies!

Whatever your day holds, may you find joy and happiness in it! Maybe a little sunshine, too.

Same to you Di! It is sunny here today but still cold.

Happy post-St. Patricks day all! As my family says, it's a day for everyone, not just the Irish. We had our traditional corned beef & cabbage deal here on Sunday instead of Monday. By the time Monday rolled around the kids had taken care of the leftovers, so no Rubens, no nothing. Glad it was appreciated

Have you all seen the drafted plans for the Ft Wilderness DVC? Looks like if they build it, it will rival VWL, but I know my heart will stay with WL. What I don't care for is it is currently designed it as an 8 story behemoth. The size of it is intimidating. Hope they scale it back a few floors.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/other--proposed-resorts/2480-ft-wilderness-dvc-plans-leaked

I see a lazy river-like pool that could mimic my favorite feature of the old River country: the White Water Rapids. I spent so many hours climbing up and going down that as a kid.

Thanks for posting the link TB. I hadn't seen this. It's going to be huge! Reminds me of Kidani. I think I'm with you. Too big. Those super long hallways could be a problem. On the plus side maybe this will make everyone flock over there & it will be easier to get a reservation at the Lodge.

 

[rusafee1183]

Happy post-St. Patricks day all! As my family says, it's a day for everyone, not just the Irish. We had our traditional corned beef & cabbage deal here on Sunday instead of Monday. By the time Monday rolled around the kids had taken care of the leftovers, so no Rubens, no nothing. Glad it was appreciated

Have you all seen the drafted plans for the Ft Wilderness DVC? Looks like if they build it, it will rival VWL, but I know my heart will stay with WL. What I don't care for is it is currently designed it as an 8 story behemoth. The size of it is intimidating. Hope they scale it back a few floors.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/other--proposed-resorts/2480-ft-wilderness-dvc-plans-leaked

I see a lazy river-like pool that could mimic my favorite feature of the old River country: the White Water Rapids. I spent so many hours climbing up and going down that as a kid.

That's AWESOME! I am really excited about this! The large expansive resorts don't bother me as long as they are themed well. We really love AKV, so I wouldn't mind seeing a resort like this go up. I just don't like overly large resorts that aren't themed as much (like SSR) because they just end up feeling kind of like a complex. I hope this is true!

 

[Granny]

Have you all seen the drafted plans for the Ft Wilderness DVC? Looks like if they build it, it will rival VWL, but I know my heart will stay with WL. What I don't care for is it is currently designed it as an 8 story behemoth. The size of it is intimidating. Hope they scale it back a few floors.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/other--proposed-resorts/2480-ft-wilderness-dvc-plans-leaked

I see a lazy river-like pool that could mimic my favorite feature of the old River country: the White Water Rapids. I spent so many hours climbing up and going down that as a kid.

Thanks so much for the link, Twink. (hey, that rhymes!)

I see one feature that makes me happy...a couple of pools. Hopefully that would cut back on the illegal immigration to WL pool.

Seriously, I don't know that I would like this. The theming looks like it is right on top of WL/VWL, and there's already confusion over the names of the two resorts. But overall, it looks like it could be nice. I don't think the eight stories bother me as WL is that big and doesn't look too big for the property. But it will be interesting to see if it continues to be a possibility down the road. You do have to wonder when DVC will cease to sell out new resorts. Is the demand really endless??

 

[sleepydog25]

I don't know that this FW DVC rumor isn't but a retread of the one that has made rounds since at least 2010. The plans are nearly three years old and made the rounds at an earlier time, and apparently there have been no filings with water management, either. Poly won't open until 2015, so I'm thinking there currently is no real push for a FW property. Besides, luv is drooling over Poly already. . .if they don't ruin it as other rumors have said.

 

[Corinne]

Thanks so much for the link, Twink. (hey, that rhymes!)

I see one feature that makes me happy...a couple of pools. Hopefully that would cut back on the illegal immigration to WL pool.

Seriously, I don't know that I would like this. The theming looks like it is right on top of WL/VWL, and there's already confusion over the names of the two resorts. But overall, it looks like it could be nice. I don't think the eight stories bother me as WL is that big and doesn't look too big for the property. But it will be interesting to see if it continues to be a possibility down the road. You do have to wonder when DVC will cease to sell out new resorts. Is the demand really endless??

Oh my goodness, Granny, I could written your response! My first thought was the impact on the WL pool! In all honesty, I do wonder about all of the new properties and wonder if, as you said, there is such a demand?

 

[ottawagreg]

I find it curious how many more rooms WDW can support before the market becomes saturated. I played several rounds of golf at Osprey Ridge. The resort hotel they built on the golf course seemed huge, maybe four or five hundred rooms. There are other non Disney properties too like Wyndham Bonnet Creek. How fast will Mickey sell VGF, Poly and now FW? Are there really that many folks that are in the market? Maybe so but it sure seems like an awful lot of folks. Could be that is why there are only 3 FP+ per day. There won't be room to move.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!