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

[twinklebug]

I posted this question in the rehab thread but thought it would be more visible here. With the recent referb, did they do much to the shower/showerhead? In the past, they were hung very low. It was difficult to wash my hair. Thanks for any replies.

Rehab? The colors and patterns weren't that bad were they?

Speaking of refurbishments ... I saw on another site that the lodge lobby spring and Silver Falls are all blocked off and being worked on. Glad they're putting effort into keeping them running and looking great, but does anyone have any idea how long this has been going on for?

 

[Granny]

Rehab? The colors and patterns weren't that bad were they?

Speaking of refurbishments ... I saw on another site that the lodge lobby spring and Silver Falls are all blocked off and being worked on. Glad they're putting effort into keeping them running and looking great, but does anyone have any idea how long this has been going on for?

It was that way in early May, so at least a month now.

Lisann posted some pictures last week. Here's link to her post: Lisann pictures of Silver Springs


It definitely made a difference in the ambiance of the lobby and the outside.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday Corrine!

It was that way in early May, so at least a month now.

Lisann posted some pictures last week. Here's link to her post: Lisann pictures of Silver Springs


It definitely made a difference in the ambiance of the lobby and the outside.

Thank you, I missed that and was quite surprised to hear that they were not only down, but concealed. I think it would be far more interesting to leave the fountains open so we can see the work going on. Or, maybe the shields are to keep the workers free from annoying questions and conversations from all the DIY guys. ("You know, when I recreated Niagara Falls in my backyard I used a #2 hedgehog to connect up the thigamajig, not the #4 turtle doves you guys are using... you really should try it")

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Corrine!!!!

 

[mvndvm]

Just got back from our first trip home as DVC members. Refurb is nice, although you can tell it was done quickly. The new flooring is extremely slippery (at least in our 2 bedroom). Did the flag raising family thing yesterday morning, so impressive! Loved our entire trip (parks, restaurants, character meals, water park, Downtown Disney), but the best part was when we got to chillax at the Hidden Springs pool and do nothing! Loved our trip, looking forward to many, many more!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Just got back from our first trip home as DVC members. Refurb is nice, although you can tell it was done quickly. The new flooring is extremely slippery (at least in our 2 bedroom). Did the flag raising family thing yesterday morning, so impressive! Loved our entire trip (parks, restaurants, character meals, water park, Downtown Disney), but the best part was when we got to chillax at the Hidden Springs pool and do nothing! Loved our trip, looking forward to many, many more!!

Ahhhh . . . the words of an early addict . . . at first we all looked forward to the next trip . . . . after a few more injections of VWL, we began to hear the voice calling almost every day . . a few more visits and the need to visit the parks is outweighed by the need to "chillax at the Hidden Springs pool and do nothing" . . . . and the cravings continue . . all else will pale in comparison . . . . Welcome Home mvndvm, Welcome Home!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Corinne!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Just got back from our first trip home as DVC members. Refurb is nice, although you can tell it was done quickly. The new flooring is extremely slippery (at least in our 2 bedroom). Did the flag raising family thing yesterday morning, so impressive! Loved our entire trip (parks, restaurants, character meals, water park, Downtown Disney), but the best part was when we got to chillax at the Hidden Springs pool and do nothing! Loved our trip, looking forward to many, many more!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday Corinne

 

[PoohsFan1]

We just got back from our first stay at VWL on Monday. We were in a Studio in room 2505 which had a glimpse of the Hidden Springs Pool through the trees. We really enjoyed our stay there, loved the sounds of the crickets and owls at night and the Wilderness music during the day. As for the room, my kids loved the fact that there was a murphy bed and a pull out couch so they didn't have to share, instead they each had their own beds. We will definitely stay here again. DH and I took some time out one day and walked around the lobby of the villas and were really impressed by all the neat decor that is inside it, DH especially liked Walt's old train in the train room. He did say that he thinks it would be neat if they had an animatronic bird in the birdhouse, he said it could be something like what you would see in the Tiki Room, he wouldn't want it to talk but move around and maybe make some sort of bird sound every so often.

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Corinne!

 

[jimmytammy]

We just got back from our first stay at VWL on Monday. We were in a Studio in room 2505 which had a glimpse of the Hidden Springs Pool through the trees. We really enjoyed our stay there, loved the sounds of the crickets and owls at night and the Wilderness music during the day. As for the room, my kids loved the fact that there was a murphy bed and a pull out couch so they didn't have to share, instead they each had their own beds. We will definitely stay here again. DH and I took some time out one day and walked around the lobby of the villas and were really impressed by all the neat decor that is inside it, DH especially liked Walt's old train in the train room. He did say that he thinks it would be neat if they had an animatronic bird in the birdhouse, he said it could be something like what you would see in the Tiki Room, he wouldn't want it to talk but move around and maybe make some sort of bird sound every so often.

Glad you enjoyed your stay there. I like the bird idea

Hope everybody has a great Friday!!

 

[horselover]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORINNE!!!

 

[Lisann]

DH and I took some time out one day and walked around the lobby of the villas and were really impressed by all the neat decor that is inside it, DH especially liked Walt's old train in the train room. He did say that he thinks it would be neat if they had an animatronic bird in the birdhouse, he said it could be something like what you would see in the Tiki Room, he wouldn't want it to talk but move around and maybe make some sort of bird sound every so often.

Love the bird idea, too.

 

[eliza61]

Happy BIRTHDAY CORRINE!!! Hope your day is magical.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday Corinne! Hope you are having fun in the World!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing Corinne a very Happy Birthday! Enjoy your special day today.....and tomorrow too

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Corinne! ​

 

[aje10]

My husband and I have been DVC members at BWV since 2000. As we usually visit during F&W, it has been a great place to stay, and since our son is an adult now, we have been able to continue to entice him to visit with us. However, I made a trip in April with my sister, and ventured out to stay at the VWL. I absolutely adored everything about it! I think it has the most wonderful lobby of any Disney resort, and everything from the pools, to the lake/beach area, to the restaurants was just top notch. I came home, and talked my son into splitting a purchase of points with me so I can come back some more! I was hard pressed to venture out to the parks most days.

My nephew is getting married in DW next year - they own DVC at the BLT, and want us to stay there. I'm thinking I'll stay at VWL, and take the cute little boat over to the contemporary when we need to! Can't wait to go back!

 

[Corinne]

Thank you all for my birthday wishes!! I've said it before and I'll say it again, VWL GROUPIES are the best!

My sister and I had a great long weekend at the AKL, but I would be lying if I didn't say we wished we had done club again, lol. I think it made our experience there even better. We had another savanna view but we didn't see as many animals as we did from our room last year. She the WL, we took the boat over from the MK. It was a fun trip.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,