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

[Kathymford]

Hello everyone. Been away from the DIS for a while, but wanted to check to see what everyone is saying about the upcoming pool closing.

DH & I are in a somewhat unique situation. We have booked a studio at VWL for Oct. 3-6 when we are coming down for the Tower of Terror 10 Miler. One of our favorite things to do after a long race is get into the "magic water" (spa) that Disney offers to soothe our sore muscles, and while I imagine it will be quite crowded at Hidden Springs, I'm glad to know in advance. I'll be a little bit more prepared if we decide to head over to one of the other pools instead. Does anyone know if there is a spa at the pool in FW? Now, on to the good news.

Ever since we became members at VWL back in 2001 it has been my desire to come to WDW in December. We're finally going to do it this year, checking in at VWL Dec. 15-21. So, by that time, the work at the pool should be completed and we will be able to experience "before and after".

I also want to relay a belated happy anniversary to DiznyDi and DiznyDad. DH and I will be married 38 years on July 10th. (And my aunt said it wouldn't last!)

We loved being at the lodge last Dec. Worth every penny.

 

[jimmytammy]

Greg
Thanks for the update, continue having fun!!

Mary
Dec at the Lodge is a must for all owners, at least once. That is our fave time to be there, hands down. The Lodge is special all the time, but it is extra special in Dec.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Sunday Groupies!! We are enjoying a fabulous stretch of weather here in MA! So appreciative after the horrible winter!

We are in full wedding countdown here! Our son and dil to be are so ready for the day to arrive.

Maria I hope you get to ride the mine train. It was a down a few times when I was there, but it had just opened. Have fun!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday magicalmcwho!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Sunday Groupies!! We are enjoying a fabulous stretch of weather here in MA! So appreciative after the horrible winter!

We are in full wedding countdown here! Our son and dil to be are so ready for the day to arrive.

Maria I hope you get to ride the mine train. It was a down a few times when I was there, but it had just opened. Have fun!

We too are in full wedding mode, so I can feel your anxiety Our DD and soon to be SIL had to bump the date up from late March 2015 to Sept. 13 this year. He is being deployed early April, so the uncertainty of it all, plus not having much time to spend as a married couple together all played into it. And they too are in much anticipation of the big day!!

 

[jimmytammy]

But I wanted to throw out the idea of a game for those that would like to play along.
Its an Alphabet Game along the the lines of DVC. Here is what I am thinking would make it fun...name anything with a letter in bold, and the letter can fall anywhere in the word, or phrase. It can be anything from the name of a resort, a restaurant tied in, activities, pool, etc.

So here goes...

Animal Kingdom Lodge

 

[twinklebug]

But I wanted to throw out the idea of a game for those that would like to play along.
Its an Alphabet Game along the the lines of DVC. Here is what I am thinking would make it fun...name anything with a letter in bold, and the letter can fall anywhere in the word, or phrase. It can be anything from the name of a resort, a restaurant tied in, activities, pool, etc.

So here goes...

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Since when is 3 a bombardment? ... keep 'em coming!

I'm up for a game, I'll continue on...
B.... Boma? Bohemian Rhapsody? Bunnicula? I got it: In favor of VWL... Bunnies by Bay Lake

 

[Corinne]

We too are in full wedding mode, so I can feel your anxiety Our DD and soon to be SIL had to bump the date up from late March 2015 to Sept. 13 this year. He is being deployed early April, so the uncertainty of it all, plus not having much time to spend as a married couple together all played into it. And they too are in much anticipation of the big day!!

Wow Jimmy! September is a great month though! We we were married September 15th - wanted the 13th, (my parents anniversary!) but it fell on a Friday in 1985! It will be here so soon!

 

[Corinne]

Cape May Cafe

 

[twinklebug]

I'm late, but hope you had a very Happy Birthday Slimplaw!

And a very Happy Birthday magicalmcwho!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday MagicalMCWHO!!!

 

[eliza61]

Add my birthday wishes to Magical, have a wonderful day.


Humm. "D".

Dino-land USA in animal kingdom

 

[Granny]

Jimmy...thanks for making this any easy one since the letter can be anywhere in the word...

E....

WildErnEss LodgE lobby!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday MagicalMCWHO!!!






Fantasmic!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Goofy!

Wishing MagicalMCWHO a very Happy Birthday!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday MagicalMCWHO!!! ​

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary Audipolo & Icecoldpenguin!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Whispering Canyon Cafe

 

[eliza61]

Innovations at Epcot.

 

[Kathymford]

Jiko...is yummy.