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

:welcome: (again?), @candyls1! So glad you stopped by! I don't believe there are any dedicated 2BRs on the bottom floor at VWL. Thus, you have floors 2-5 from which to choose. My answer about which floor to choose depends on one question for you: do you prefer a more spacious feel (due to the cathedral ceiling) but a dormer-style balcony or an open-style balcony with ample room but normal ceilings. Personally, I'd go for the 5th floor. That being said, of course, room requests are just that--requests. As long as you get the 3rd floor or higher, I think you'll love it. The 2nd floor is also good, but I prefer a little higher. We do love bottom floors, too, but again, there aren't any dedicated 2BRs there. Hopefully, all that makes sense. Best of luck in your getting your room!
Thanks! We are actually in a lock off. It looks like most of the 2 BR on the 5th floor are dedicated 2 BR (from touring plans room finder). And on the touring plans map of the villas at WL, it doesn't distinguish from 2 BR dedicated or lock off in the search feature. I think I may just call member services and request either 5th floor facing lake or 1st floor...or I could just roll the dice?
 
Welcome to the Groupies candyls1!!

My little experience with a 2 bed at VWl the one and only time was awesome! It was 2nd floor, facing pool right in the corner where the atrium is. The atrium 2 bedrooms are very spread out and IMO the best 2 bedroom I have ever stayed in on property.
 
Welcome to the Groupies candyls1!!

My little experience with a 2 bed at VWl the one and only time was awesome! It was 2nd floor, facing pool right in the corner where the atrium is. The atrium 2 bedrooms are very spread out and IMO the best 2 bedroom I have ever stayed in on property.
Was it a 2 BR dedicated or lockoff?
 
Hi again! First timer staying in a 2 BR lock off at the Villas. Going to make room request today, but not sure if I should ask for 5th floor facing lake or 1st floor for ease of use. Just myself, husband, and two older children. No one has mobility issues. No parks this time. Like to go out and run, play basketball, swim, Geyser Point, etc. Any suggestions for great room area/floor for us?

The elevators are quick or with VWL being only 5 floors high the stairs are not bad either so ease of getting in and out isn't too different. Some will say that it's a long walk down the one hallway but once they stay at AKV or BWV they often change their mind about that.

Was it a 2 BR dedicated or lockoff?

Nevermind. I looked at the map and they all seem to be dedicated. Since I don't stay on the lakeside I didn't know. :rolleyes:

If you want to look at views from lockoffs on touring plans just use the map itself to view from the individual studio and 1BR side. Our only 2 BR lockoff stay at VWL faced towards the covered walkway - 3rd floor I believe and convenient to the elevators although nothing is really that far from them.
 
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Hi Groupies!!! I am hoping you all can offer some insight. I was thinking of doing an anniversary trip in September but for some reason studio is booked 9/29-10/3... no openings. All of August is open the whole rest of September andOctober are available. Any ideas why?
 
Hi Groupies!!! I am hoping you all can offer some insight. I was thinking of doing an anniversary trip in September but for some reason studio is booked 9/29-10/3... no openings. All of August is open the whole rest of September andOctober are available. Any ideas why?
October 1st '2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Disney World/Magic Kingdom.
 
Hi Groupies!!! I am hoping you all can offer some insight. I was thinking of doing an anniversary trip in September but for some reason studio is booked 9/29-10/3... no openings. All of August is open the whole rest of September andOctober are available. Any ideas why?

twinklebug hit it on the nose. MK 50th. Those dates booked up immediately at 11 months. People are betting on a big celebration and that we'll be able to participate by that time.
 
The elevators are quick or with VWL being only 5 floors high the stairs are not bad either so ease of getting in and out isn't too different. Some will say that it's a long walk down the one hallway but once they stay at AKV or BWV they often change their mind about that.



Nevermind. I looked at the map and they all seem to be dedicated. Since I don't stay on the lakeside I didn't know. :rolleyes:

If you want to look at views from lockoffs on touring plans just use the map itself to view from the individual studio and 1BR side. Our only 2 BR lockoff stay at VWL faced towards the covered walkway - 3rd floor I believe and convenient to the elevators although nothing is really that far from them.
If not lakeside, which area do you stay? Curious as I have only stayed on lakeside.
 
If not lakeside, which area do you stay? Curious as I have only stayed on lakeside.

Not to confuse as I request lakeside - every single time - and in various ways. I'm on the "VWL no water view allowed" list apparently. :eeyore: Majority of rooms assigned have been on the opposite side or woods view but they threw in an end room that faces the main lodge once just to be crazy and mix it up. Really though it's not like we've hated or even disliked our views at VWL and we've had a couple of unique rooms on the woods side. The dream of lakeview just remains an elusive one and I must enjoy only thru the shared pictures of others here. :eeyore:

I fooled them though when I booked a cabin at CCV. They had to give me a lakeview that time! :laughing:

Weirdest thing is I have excellent success at BWV for requests - like probably 95% of the time it's met and EVERYONE (except me) complains about it there.
 
Happy weekend, Groupies! For those of you affected by the cold and snow, I wish warm, dry air for you. Then again, having a little white around Christmas I wouldn't mind. . .as long as it went away soon.

I see the non-DVC side of WL will be opening early next year. That should make a lot of people happy. Now, if they'd only work at getting a really good, full-service restaurant there. . .
 
Happy Saturday!!! Woke up to 8 degrees here in Mass. Thinking about a December trip next year 😀
I've been holed up in the house for too long now and that cccold is not making me want to step foot outside.
I need Florida!

So what is everyone making for Christmas? As I mentioned we have no plans, not going anywhere. Want to have something for my kids and I though.. thinking of going with a vegetarian meal this year.
 
Tom will grill steaks, I will sauté mushrooms and make broccoli casserole (sister’s request). DSis will bake potatoes and sweet potatoes and asparagus, and a neighbor will provide desserts. We will share the food outside, and everyone will be eating at their own houses.

Usually we have Coast Guard recruits as guests and these people are also usually guests. This year the Coast Guards have 3 companies in quarantine with Covoid, and there are no home visits through the Red Cross Operation Fireside.

However, the Red Cross has collected Video greetings, Christmas Cards and cookies and other snacks to be distributed to recruits on Christmas. (We were told not to mention home visits so as not to make the recruits sad at what they are missing.)

So far the recruits seem to have slight cases, or no symptoms. That’s good.
 
Happy Saturday!!! Woke up to 8 degrees here in Mass. Thinking about a December trip next year 😀
HHI is great this time of year!

I need Florida!

So what is everyone making for Christmas? As I mentioned we have no plans, not going anywhere. Want to have something for my kids and I though.. thinking of going with a vegetarian meal this year.
Again, HHI.

We're doing king crab. Once you've had it, all other crab pales in comparison. As most of you know, I lived in AK for four years, and I got hooked on Alaskan king crab. Now, what we can get here in local stores is usually not AK king crab (the gold standard)--it's North Atlantic. Still, it's better than other crab. As long as I'm on the topic, for NY's we're doing duck breast with risotto and grilled asparagus. pirate:
 
HHI is great this time of year!


Again, HHI.

We're doing king crab. Once you've had it, all other crab pales in comparison. As most of you know, I lived in AK for four years, and I got hooked on Alaskan king crab. Now, what we can get here in local stores is usually not AK king crab (the gold standard)--it's North Atlantic. Still, it's better than other crab. As long as I'm on the topic, for NY's we're doing duck breast with risotto and grilled asparagus. pirate:

We had a restaurant called Wild Alaskan Seafood Restaurant. Specialty was Copper River Salmon but on NYE we'd offer a King Crab dinner. Yum.
 
We had a restaurant called Wild Alaskan Seafood Restaurant. Specialty was Copper River Salmon but on NYE we'd offer a King Crab dinner. Yum.
Yeah, I also reinforced my affinity for fresh salmon and fresh halibut in Alaska. Copper River is considered among the best. In fact, the old Artist Point used to serve it for several weeks during "in season."

Yes, YUM!

Just around our anniversary in 2019, we were in Anchorage and enjoyed Copper River Salmon, and it was excellent!
Do you recall where you dined in Anchorage? That city is a seafood haven!
 
One of my favorite places to eat in Anchorage. Heck, one of my favorites anywhere. When we took my daughter back to Anchorage a few years ago (she was born there but we left when she was 1+ so had no memories), that was one of our must-do stops. My DD not only ate her own pound of Alaskan king crab, but had half of mine, too! Great food and service, and excellent views, as well, from many tables.
 



















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