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

[DiznyDi]

Wishing MaryJ and twinmom108 a very Happy Birthday!

 

[twinmom108]

Thank you for the Birthday Greeting & wishes!!! I don't post very often on the WL groupies thread so I appreciate your thoughtfulness even more!! I am having a wonderful & blessed day & you all made it even more special. Thanks so much!

 

[Granny]

Thank you for the Birthday Greeting & wishes!!! I don't post very often on the WL groupies thread so I appreciate your thoughtfulness even more!! I am having a wonderful & blessed day & you all made it even more special. Thanks so much!

Sharon....Happy Birthday wishes to you as well!

...and it's not about how often you post here, you are always welcome. Of course, if you want to stick around a bit, that's cool too!

 

[Granny]

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MaryJ!!!

 

[Granny]

Some pictures from our trip:

Di...great pictures, thanks for sharing! They had the BWV pumpkins on display as well in the lobby...




And the CM's really did a nice job on several of them:












I think this one was the winner:








And of course we had to get one last picture of the Sorcerer's Hat before it goes away:

 

[sleepydog25]

Good morning, Groupies, and a tip of my hat to all those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. It's a huge commitment to sign on the dotted line and to take the oath. Like many, I'd prefer this day to be not only a national holiday, but one where we dispense with sales, bargains, and glib tongues to truly focus on those who have given so much. Of course, I believe in fairies, too.

On another note, I am very, very, very saddened this morning. . . I am STILL not going to WDW in December; however, currently 14 Groupies and their families ARE, with a clear dozen of them actually staying at our beloved Lodge. Again, I am NOT one of them (nor is Luv).

That is all.

 

[twinklebug]

Wishing MaryJ and twinmom108 a very Happy Birthday!

I'm late to the party, again!
Happy Birthday Twinmom108!
Happy Birthday Mary!

I hope you each had a wonderful day

Good morning, Groupies, and a tip of my hat to all those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. It's a huge commitment to sign on the dotted line and to take the oath. Like many, I'd prefer this day to be not only a national holiday, but one where we dispense with sales, bargains, and glib tongues to truly focus on those who have given so much. Of course, I believe in fairies, too.

On another note, I am very, very, very saddened this morning. . . I am STILL not going to WDW in December; however, currently 14 Groupies and their families ARE, with a clear dozen of them actually staying at our beloved Lodge. Again, I am NOT one of them (nor is Luv).

That is all.

D'aw. You can remove us from the December list too. I had moved our trip to the heat of Independence day 2015 some time back (when my sister asked when our next trip was, and that she'd like to duplicate the one we had this year) Happy travels to the other 13 families going though! Our Disney hearts will be with you all.

Di...great pictures, thanks for sharing! They had the BWV pumpkins on display as well in the lobby...

Love the shots of BWV and the pumpkins, thank you for sharing this and the Sorcerer's hat Granny. (Some of those are so elaborate, I can't imagine how they're being held together... says the gal who travels with duct tape)

All but the first of my trips with my kids had the hat as the focal point, and that first trip, there really was nothing to do there with a 4yo other than the playground and Back lot Tour that he wouldn't freak over. We have so many memories tied to the hat being there. I heard they are considering moving it to another location in the park. My bet is over by Fantasmic, where it fits the theme. That would be nice.

 

[Granny]

I heard they are considering moving it to another location in the park. My bet is over by Fantasmic, where it fits the theme. That would be nice.

Twinklebug...that would be nice...hard to believe they are just doing away with it altogether. I wonder what the rationale is for pulling that down?


Sleepy...I'm with you on making Veteran's Day more of an official holiday. But most holidays are tied to union contracts or compensation schedules so if it became a holiday then something else would have to go. Still, I am glad that current armed forces and veterans are being honored more often and more publicly than at any time in my memory (which goes back to the end of the Korean War). While some of it rings of commercialism, there are many more tributes and honors for our armed forces than there has been in a long time...and it's way overdue.

Oh, and I'm not going to be at WDW during the holidays either.

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy...I'm with you on making Veteran's Day more of an official holiday. But most holidays are tied to union contracts or compensation schedules so if it became a holiday then something else would have to go. Still, I am glad that current armed forces and veterans are being honored more often and more publicly than at any time in my memory (which goes back to the end of the Korean War). While some of it rings of commercialism, there are many more tributes and honors for our armed forces than there has been in a long time...and it's way overdue.

Oh, and I'm not going to be at WDW during the holidays either.

You're just trying to make me feel better, Granny. . .thanks!
Yep, it's the commercialism that gets me since it goes hand-in-hand with the recognition. "Thanks for your service and dedication, armed forces! Speaking of forces, we'll have an army of sales people to help you find just that right car to celebrate your freedom to drive." That kind of, well, crap. I, too, am happy to see the respect and honor given to vets, however.

 

[jimmytammy]

I am a bit late on Veterans Day, but I too would like to thank all those who have served or still serve to this day, to allow us to remain a free people who can live our lives as we see fit.

 

[jerseygal]

I am a bit late on Veterans Day, but I too would like to thank all those who have served or still serve to this day, to allow us to remain a free people who can live our lives as we see fit.

I am late too. THANK YOU to all for serving our country!

 

[PrincessesX3]

Newest member here! So excited to join this club. Just booked our first trip as a DVC MEMBER!

 

[sleepydog25]

Newest member here! So excited to join this club. Just booked our first trip as a DVC MEMBER!

Welcome to our happy Groupies, umm, group! We're always excited to see newbies come aboard as you quickly become part of the friendly family. Pull up a rocker, sit a spell, grab your favorite libation, and join in (spittoon optional).

If you're interested, let me know your dates and I can enter your trip on our first page--either let me know here or via PM only if you want. Same goes for birthdays and anniversaries, though jimmytammy is the person to inform for those. Above all, feel free to jump right in and get to know us (as we get to know you). Honestly, you'd be hard-pressed to find a friendlier, more compassionate group anywhere.

Again, welcome! Drop in often, and if you have any questions regarding our beloved Lodge, you've come to the right place.

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies PrincessesX3!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Does anyone know if the business center at CR is open on Sat.? Question #2. Anyone know who WL uses for shipping these days? Is it still FedEx? I'm wondering if we did a pre-paid return shipping label from FedEx before we left home if we could just drop that at concierge the morning we leave. I'm not quite sure how to go about finding the answers to these questions but figured I'd start here. Thanks!

Julie, the CR convention business center is open 8 to 5 on both Saturday's and Sunday's.

I made a quick trip to WL but had to run (so I wouldn't miss my 7DMT FP ) and didn't get a chance to ask about the fed ex shipping.

 

[PrincessesX3]

My dates are August 16-27th. We are excited! Thank you sleepydog

 

[sleepydog25]

My dates are August 16-27th. We are excited! Thank you sleepydog

 

[Corinne]

Thanks! Good news too. I found someone to transfer me some 2015 VWL points so I'm all set for next year. It's a disease!

Corrine - I noticed we overlap a day in May & we're both at BCV! A meet this time for sure. Missing Di & Dad yet again by a few days.

Julie- yay!!!!

Di & Dad-change your dates! Hehe

 

[wildernessDad]

Newest member here! So excited to join this club. Just booked our first trip as a DVC MEMBER!

Welcome!

 

[wildernessDad]

This is so cool. We got to make a reservation and order in advance for lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant! Got an email from 'Disney Destinations' and placed our order yesterday. We loved having lunch at BoG before and it's even better now with this pre-order. Just 22 days until vacation! Woo hoo!