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

[eliza61]

Happy Friday gang,

As always thanks for the support. JT, lol don't worry this won't be any thing I do soon. We've got a family reunion, 18 folks so far planned for August 26- September 4th and I've got a 2 bedroom reserved.

The way I'm looking at it is if I managed to help plan this trip and not do jail time for choking the life out of a relative, then magic bands and fp+ will seem like a tea party.

You guys travel safe.

Andrew,
Don't know if any body mentioned it but we have a 3 picture minimum here. So Congratulations and yes we will stalk you for pictures after the honeymoon.


Ok, sly I've got two trips on the horizon!

May 18th- 28th. London England and Scotland (know it's not Disney but uber excited)

August 26-September 4. BCV's hopefully we can change at 7 month date to Boardwalk.

 

[Andrew015]

Andrew,
Don't know if any body mentioned it but we have a 3 picture minimum here. So Congratulations and yes we will stalk you for pictures after the honeymoon.

We should have no problem meeting the minimum requirements, Eliza

Here is a quick cell phone picture right after I proposed to her last September!

 

[DiznyDi]

Andrew, we're about 60 miles SE of Cleveland in the Alliance/Canton area; Stark County.
Thanks for posting your picture. Now I know who to look for in a couple of weeks.

Eliza, your European Adventure sounds exciting!

 

[Andrew015]

Andrew, we're about 60 miles SE of Cleveland in the Alliance/Canton area; Stark County.
Thanks for posting your picture. Now I know who to look for in a couple of weeks!

I know that area quite well! I am a graduate of Mount Union College.

 

[DiznyDi]

Our daughter also is a Mt Union graduate. Our home is exactly 4 miles S just off St Rt 183 (Union Ave) in Homeworth. Small world.!

 

[sleepydog25]

Ok, sly I've got two trips on the horizon!

May 18th- 28th. London England and Scotland (know it's not Disney but uber excited)

August 26-September 4. BCV's hopefully we can change at 7 month date to Boardwalk.

Updated on Page 1! As a reminder to all our Groupies, new and ol--umm--returning, if you wish to have your upcoming trips noted on Page 1, please drop me a note or shoot me a PM with any travel dates and locations. Have a good week all!

 

[Andrew015]

Our daughter also is a Mt Union graduate. Our home is exactly 4 miles S just off St Rt 183 (Union Ave) in Homeworth. Small world.!

Coming from Cleveland to Mt. Union, I would always take Rt 14 to Rt 183! I would never make it as far South as Homeworth, stopping once arriving at Campus. I graduated in the class of 2006. Not sure if we may have overlapped or not? Small world indeed!

 

[Corinne]

I'm trying to get a room for Friday 12/5 either on points or cash....everything is booked or $$$$$$$ I'm looking for alternatives but we will not have a car, so I really want to be on property. I don't understand why it is so difficult to find a fairly reasonably priced room in early December

 

[Granny]

Corinne...I think the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas has become a very popular time for people to go to WDW. We know that DVCers book up that time because of the low points and holiday decorations. I guess the cash rooms are booking up fast now too.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Disney re-balance the points for this time of year to make it closer to summer point levels. Of course, they'd have to reduce some points somewhere which could be nice too!

Blame it on Disney's imaginative way to reduce seasonality of the very seasonal business of theme parks. I tried to add on a day of our upcoming trip during F&W and found no DVC 1BRs available at any resort for that day.

Good luck with finding something!

 

[Granny]

Okay guys, I PM'd everyone on the list below to ask about some Groupie meets and only Jimmy answered (thanks, buddy!). Which makes me think I screwed up the PM somehow? That's quite likely I think.

Here's the upcoming Groupie trips that egocentrically coincide with my dates:

October

jimmytammy 18-25 BWV (Post cruise)
twokats 21-25 VWL
MiaSRN62 23-25 THV
Inkmahm/Dynaguy 26-30 BWV
DiznyDi 25-26 AKV Club Level!
DiznyDi 27-2 Nov VWL Daughter's 5th anniversary trip!
Granny 24-Nov.4 BWV

November
MiaSRN62 1-5 AoA


So what's up...everyone tired of me already? I get that, but my wife is nice so I was hoping that offset some of my lack of "charm".

 

[DiznyDi]

Good Morning Groupies!

Granny - it must be you

I have no message from you but just sent a PM. Would love to meet up with anyone available as well. My countdown shows 11 days!

Andrew, our daughter graduated in 2004. She was in the band and graduated with dual majors in Psychology and Religious Studies. DDad and I were frequently on campus. I was the co-coordinator of the ACT and Praxis Series Testing working primarily out of Chapman Hall and Tolerton-Hood. Small World indeed. You may very well have held the door for me, or I may have tested you!

 

[Andrew015]

Andrew, our daughter graduated in 2004. She was in the band and graduated with dual majors in Psychology and Religious Studies. DDad and I were frequently on campus. I was the co-coordinator of the ACT and Praxis Series Testing working primarily out of Chapman Hall and Tolerton-Hood. Small World indeed. You may very well have held the door for me, or I may have tested you!

We overlapped for 2 years, so I'm sure I crossed paths with your daughter at some point, being such a small campus! I spent most of my time in Chapman / KHIC as a Business Admin (Finance) major. Ahhh, the good old days!

 

[Granny]

Granny - it must be you

I am quite sure that you are correct! I probably was in the middle of sending a PM and got my usual Dug's affliction....SQUIRREL! Looking forward to seeing you and any other Groupies during our trip.

 

[twinklebug]

Wondering how much this familiar view will change. I heard there was jack hammering down this side of the pool, so thinking those rock formations will be gone.

Sorry for the poor image, it's the only one I had.

 

[Andrew015]

I would suspect that the jackhammering would be on the shallow entry side of the pool w/ steps (nearest the camera location). My speculation is that the steps will be eliminated, and the pool will become "zero entry", as this appears to be the trend around the "World". I doubt they would mess with the faux rock formation, as that would mean exposing the innards of the hot tubs found on the other side of the wall. Seeing as how very few details have been announced, I guess anything could happen. But I suspect the main changes to be 1.) zero entry 2.) kiddie pool converted to "splash & play" area and 3.) fencing perimeter established. Of course, I think resurfacing of the main pool deck area comes with the territory as a result of all the demo / construction work on the above-mentioned items.

I'll be down there next week, and will try to get pictures of the work in progress and will report back upon my return.

 

[sleepydog25]

I would suspect that the jackhammering would be on the shallow entry side of the pool w/ steps (nearest the camera location). My speculation is that the steps will be eliminated, and the pool will become "zero entry", as this appears to be the trend around the "World". I doubt they would mess with the faux rock formation, as that would mean exposing the innards of the hot tubs found on the other side of the wall. Seeing as how very few details have been announced, I guess anything could happen. But I suspect the main changes to be 1.) zero entry 2.) kiddie pool converted to "splash & play" area and 3.) fencing perimeter established. Of course, I think resurfacing of the main pool deck area comes with the territory as a result of all the demo / construction work on the above-mentioned items.

I'll be down there next week, and will try to get pictures of the work in progress and will report back upon my return.

While I agree with Andrew's speculations, I will say that the jackhammering we saw while there two weeks ago was taking place further to the left of the camera in the picture above, about halfway up the length of the pool. Still, I also believe the rocks will still be there.

 

[horselover]

Hi groupies! I'm back from my conference & brief trip to the World. To quote Eliza it was hotter than the Devil's underpants! It was like summer hot. Not very pleasant. I didn't have a lot of free time but I did make it over to the Lodge Sat. night. I had dinner at Territory Lounge then met a friend for a drink at TOWL. Yes, there are lots of walls. I'm not sure I'd want to be staying there right now. I do so enjoy the solitude of the villa's pool. I can't imagine it's very peaceful now with the main pool being closed. I also read somewhere the new pool will be zero entry. Not sure where I read it but I know I read it somewhere.

I didn't spend a ton of time at SSR but it was nice. My room was ready when I arrived a little before 10:00 so I was very happy. They originally had me in Carousel but I had requested Grandstand & they were able to switch me. I don't normally want a first floor room when I'm solo but I didn't want to turn it down after I had asked for a different assignment so I took it. This was my view.



It was very peaceful until Sunday when some screaming kids moved into the 1 BR next door.

I also made it over to the new Four Seasons on Monday & did a resort tour since I had some free time. I have a bunch of pictures if anyone is interested. Just let me know & I'll post. It's not Disney but it's a beautiful resort. I've never been inside the gates at Golden Oak before. Some of those houses! Wow it must be nice to be rich!

Despite the construction our home never ceases to make me feel all I know I'm preaching to the choir but there is just something so magical about that place. I took the long way round from WL to TOWL. We went to FW before heading to CR. It didn't matter. I got on that boat & it was like all my cares faded away as I went across the lake. Every single time I can't help but think I'm so blessed to be able to experience this. I can't wait to get back there in Dec. for a long stay. I miss my home away from home!

I hope you're all doing well.

Safe travels to those headed down soon!

 

[sleepydog25]

Despite the construction our home never ceases to make me feel all I know I'm preaching to the choir but there is just something so magical about that place. I took the long way round from WL to TOWL. We went to FW before heading to CR. It didn't matter. I got on that boat & it was like all my cares faded away as I went across the lake. Every single time I can't help but think I'm so blessed to be able to experience this. I can't wait to get back there in Dec. for a long stay. I miss my home away from home!

I hope you're all doing well.

Safe travels to those headed down soon!

It's now been well over a year since we last stayed at our beloved Lodge, so I'm especially missing it right about now. I've enjoyed our stays at BLT, VGF, and BCV, but none quite match the sense of being home that I get when stepping onto the grounds and into the lobby of WL and VWL. We did get to stop by on each of our trips, and during those fleeting moments, we were transported to another world, one we call "home." Our host of pictures will have to suffice for now.

 

[Andrew015]

While I agree with Andrew's speculations, I will say that the jackhammering we saw while there two weeks ago was taking place further to the left of the camera in the picture above, about halfway up the length of the pool. Still, I also believe the rocks will still be there.

Further to the left would be right about where the current steps are

 

[sleepydog25]

Here's a link to the latest pics of the WL pool refurb: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3341621

Thanks to Msmithmd. Seems the rocks are still there, twinklebug!