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

[horselover]

Wishing you the best! I hope you recover quickly and that the test results come back in your favor.

I think you are going to going on your trip. Prayers it all works out for you.

Bobbi and Julie
Prayers for you both

Thanks all. I do have good news. My patholgy report was posted to my patient portal last night. No carcinoma detected.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks all. I do have good news. My patholgy report was posted to my patient portal last night. No carcinoma detected.

Woo hoo!!!!!So glad to hear that!

 

[jimmytammy]

Julie
Thats great news!!

 

[Corinne]

Good Morning Groupies!

We have a 4:15 flight this afternoon, and we will be on our way back home. Our last visit was in December, 2019, so it will be nice to be back for sure. As you all know, I am anxious, but hoping it won’t be too crazy. I am following the Here Now thread and the crowds seem to have picked up since AP sales resumed, coupled with the fact that people are possibly trying to get there before 10/1. I expect the weekend to be busy at Epcot with the Remy previews and F&W still in full swing. I don’t have huge expectations, but I am hoping we will be able to do most of what we typically enjoy.

We have the Remy preview on Monday, and hopefully will connect with tcraig and lakegirl on Monday as well!

 

[jimmytammy]

Corinne, Tcraig and lakegirl
You folks have fun, be careful and don’t forget us here back home, we love trip reports and pics, just sayin

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Good Morning Groupies!

We have a 4:15 flight this afternoon, and we will be on our way back home. Our last visit was in December, 2019, so it will be nice to be back for sure. As you all know, I am anxious, but hoping it won’t be too crazy. I am following the Here Now thread and the crowds seem to have picked up since AP sales resumed, coupled with the fact that people are possibly trying to get there before 10/1. I expect the weekend to be busy at Epcot with the Remy previews and F&W still in full swing. I don’t have huge expectations, but I am hoping we will be able to do most of what we typically enjoy.

We have the Remy preview on Monday, and hopefully will connect with tcraig and lakegirl on Monday as well!

Hope you have a great time!

 

[Granny]

Thanks all. I do have good news. My patholgy report was posted to my patient portal last night. No carcinoma detected.

Julie...that's awesome news! Glad to hear it.

I expect the weekend to be busy at Epcot with the Remy previews and F&W still in full swing. I don’t have huge expectations, but I am hoping we will be able to do most of what we typically enjoy.

Corinne...we know you have been kind of tentative about this trip, but now that you are committed to it, I hope you are able to relax and enjoy it. It will be different, no doubt, but I hope you find the magic there that all of us have found in the past. I'm hoping that the crowds aren't an issue. I think you have the right attitude with keeping expectations somewhat low, but I really hope you find that Disney exceeds your expectations. Whatever it is, I am sure that you and Dana will have a great time. Enjoy!

 

[Lakegirl]

Good Morning Groupies!
Julie so happy for you!
Corrine I didn't know the parks had picked up. I am currently on hold with MS (59 minutes) as I have changed reservations last night, as I was able to scoop up Riveria for 4 nights and Poly for 1.
So excited to stay here as I was looking to buy a few months ago.
Looking forward to meeting up with Tricia and Corrine in Epcot!

 

[twokats]

Hello Groupies!
Hope all are doing well. Sorry been out for a while again, but my son was only able to be home from the hospital a couple of weeks before we had to rush back again. There was an abscess in his abdomen area that let infection get into the shunt tubing (luckily not in the brain this time) so he is in Baylor Dallas again for another lengthy stay. Needless to say I am in a perpetual state of exhaustion and wish I could get away from the world for just a few days, but that will have to wait.
Kati and I are thinking about a trip to the world in May, but have not finalized any decisions.
Right now I am trying to decide how I will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Kati!!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

^ very sad to read about your son.

Adding my Birthday Wishes, Kati

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello Groupies!
Hope all are doing well. Sorry been out for a while again, but my son was only able to be home from the hospital a couple of weeks before we had to rush back again. There was an abscess in his abdomen area that let infection get into the shunt tubing (luckily not in the brain this time) so he is in Baylor Dallas again for another lengthy stay. Needless to say I am in a perpetual state of exhaustion and wish I could get away from the world for just a few days, but that will have to wait.
Kati and I are thinking about a trip to the world in May, but have not finalized any decisions.
Right now I am trying to decide how I will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Kati!!!!!

I'm so sorry that your son is going through so much right now. I hope he recovers and comes home quickly. Happy birthday Kati!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Praying for you folks Kathy
A big Happy Birthday to Kati!!!!!

 

[Granny]

Hello Groupies!
Hope all are doing well. Sorry been out for a while again, but my son was only able to be home from the hospital a couple of weeks before we had to rush back again.

Kati and I are thinking about a trip to the world in May, but have not finalized any decisions.
Right now I am trying to decide how I will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Kati!!!!!

Kathy..prayers going up for you and your family.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Princess Kati!!!

 

[Lakegirl]

Kathy prayers for your family.

 

[Lakegirl]

Good Morning Groupies!!! Hello from Disney!! Very long day but so much fun. It’s crowded but not crazy. Many wait times are quicker than posted. I was able to get my Boo Bash credit from last week moved to this Tuesday night. Yesterday we left Boston at 7:30 landed 10:30 Magical express to Poly at 12:15 went to MK. Rode Haunted, Pirates, Hall of Predsidents, Carousel of Progress, Buzz, small world, Mickeys Philharmagic Text room ready at 2:30. We headed back about 6:15. Hot tub was amazing and room is absolutely beautiful with new refab! Off to Epcot today and Riveria!,
Food wise we split a Pulled pork sandwich at Poly outside, when we got here and it was good. Then we ate at Pinocchio House outside and split a pizza and then got mobile order from Kona after hot tub. I only have dis on my Ipad so I will post pictures later.

 

[Thegoatfeeder]

Finally got our resale points into our account, we’re so excited! The contract is missing some points for Dec 21 UY but we’re hoping to get a few nights there in early 2022 if the international borders open

 

[horselover]

Hello Groupies!
Hope all are doing well. Sorry been out for a while again, but my son was only able to be home from the hospital a couple of weeks before we had to rush back again. There was an abscess in his abdomen area that let infection get into the shunt tubing (luckily not in the brain this time) so he is in Baylor Dallas again for another lengthy stay. Needless to say I am in a perpetual state of exhaustion and wish I could get away from the world for just a few days, but that will have to wait.
Kati and I are thinking about a trip to the world in May, but have not finalized any decisions.
Right now I am trying to decide how I will celebrate her birthday tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Kati!!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers for your son to be home & fully recovered soon.

Happy belated birthday Kati!

Lakegirl & Corrine enjoy your trips!

Thanks everyone for the kind comments on my positive news. Appreciate it. Groupies are the best!

I decided not to cancel my BCV reservation for next month. After my positive report there's no reason I can't travel next month now. I'm relieved not to have to worry about losing more points. Hopefully the crowds won't be insane.

 

[bobbiwoz]

^ We’re at BCV October 7-12!

 

[sleepydog25]

Finally got our resale points into our account, we’re so excited! The contract is missing some points for Dec 21 UY but we’re hoping to get a few nights there in early 2022 if the international borders open

Woohoo! Congrats!!

 

[Corinne]

Hello Groupie Friends!

I am soooooo submerged in vacation mode, which is something I definitely needed!

We arrived later than expected on Friday night so our plans to exchange our AP certificates at the IG was not possible. Instead, we did this at DHS, where it was insanely crowded. we waited well over an hour, but I’m happy to report our DVC Gold APs we’re converted to Sorcerers Passes and photo pass added.

We only went to the Muppets and had lunch at Mamas every ride wait time posted was exorbitant. I had been unsuccessful at 7:00 to secure BG but at 1 was able to get one. They called our BG but we were about to head to Epcot. it was Saturday night, so as expected, WS was crowded. We walked around and enjoyed some treats, then headed to FW, walked on to Soarin, Living with the Land, and SE. the newly reopen Club Cool had a long line to enter (not our thing anyway haha) and the new Creations shop. We headed back to WS, had some cheddar cheese soup in Canada, and headed to Martha’s Vineyard for a nightcap.

Sunday was MK, I am sooooo digging the cavalcades! The first one we saw was Tink, my fav! I was wearing a shirt that had her on it, so she blew kisses etc to me hahahaa! Made my day (yes, I’m a six year old at heart!) anyway, the cavalcades are fun because there is no waiting for a parade, and the crowds etc, they show up, go by in a few minutes, and done! Love it! We rode Peter Pan, Philharmagic, CoP, Hall of Presidents, had lunch and Plaza, and headed back to resort. Headed back to WS for the evening. and just soaked it all in.

Will write more soon…..



did they really need to remove one of the rocking chairs? It’s one of our spots!