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

[ottawagreg]

My wife Viki and I spent a sunny morning playing with the camera. This is HDR imaging. You take the same photo three times a few seconds apart. It records three contrasting exposures, bright-normal-dark. Then it is merged into one file with software. It is supposed to bring out color and and greater detail than one can get taking a single photo. Fortunately I don't drink anymore and no longer have the shakes! Otherwise it would just be a blurry image.

So does anyone know where we took this pic?

 

[sleepydog25]

My guess is off the connecting walkway between VWL and the Lodge proper.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Eliza61!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Great to see you DizneyNutzy! Once a groupie, always a groupie

OttawaGreg, love the pics And I with Sleepy, that fallen pine looks a lot like the one laying just off the walkway at VWL

danikoski, Trails End serves breakfast til 11am I think. We go there and eat late and it serves as our meal for the day. One of the best breakfasts on property IMO

 

[Lurch]

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

My wife and I have been VWL DVC owners for a little over a year; never stayed there but visit every trip. Well, we are correcting that error. This February we are going on our inaugural VWL trip and we could not be more excited. This will be followed in September with an even longer 2nd visit!

We just added on at BWV so it looks like the forseeable future we will be split staying between the two.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here a little better and learn a bit from all of the combined experience here.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi everyone it has been a long time since we have stayed at VWL, because I really do not like what I see in the pictures of the renovations. I love woodsy and piney. Well, last night, we had a delicious dinner at Artist Point before a fireworks cruise out of WL marina, so we had time to walk around and take in the atmosphere of what truly is the resort that most speaks to Tom & me.

Well, no matter what they did to the rooms, even the public bathrooms in the DVC building still have the little touches and in seeing them, my heart has been softened. We will stay in VWL next December!

Bobbi

 

[sleepydog25]

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

My wife and I have been VWL DVC owners for a little over a year; never stayed there but visit every trip. Well, we are correcting that error. This February we are going on our inaugural VWL trip and we could not be more excited. This will be followed in September with an even longer 2nd visit!

We just added on at BWV so it looks like the forseeable future we will be split staying between the two.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here a little better and learn a bit from all of the combined experience here.

Welcome aboard, Lurch! First, congrats on your ownership at VWL--I've loved the resort for a decade and owned there more than four years. Second, it's about time you "corrected" your error. Third, take time to fully explore the resort if you've not done so already. From the lobby, to the lanterns & crickets, to a romantic stroll along the beach, there's no better place to be.

We're happy you're joining in our merry Groupie band. Feel free to drop by often and share a pic or two if you feel like doing so. Also voluntary is our trip listing on page 1 where those who feel up to letting others know when they'll be at the World (or on a cruise) can PM me. The inimitable jimmytammy would be the person to PM birthdays and anniversaries, again on a strictly voluntary basis. Finally, if you'd like a Moose siggie icon for your very own, there are instructions on the aforementioned first page (this holds true for all our new Groupies--I just kept forgetting to mention it).

Welcome again, and make yourself at home!

 

[ottawagreg]

My guess is off the connecting walkway between VWL and the Lodge proper.

Sleepy and Jimmy you are correct. Fallen pine just out side the hand rail on the boardwalk as one approaches the Villas. I knew Groupies would pick up on that right away. It is one of things I enjoy seeing when we return home. It really is amazing to me how close the wilderness is to the building.

Happy New Year everyone, and welcome to our new friends. Seems like new folks join daily. Which is nice.

greg

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Lurch!!!!
I am a little shocked that Sleepy didnt mention the obligatory one time fee to be paid to him. Since he failed to do so, please just send to me and I will make sure he gets his share

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy New Years Folks!!!!
Here is my prayer and wish for us all. If you have had a less than stellar year, I hope you have a better one to come, and if you have had a great year, I hope it continues in 2015!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Welcome to the groupies Lurch!!!!
I am a little shocked that Sleepy didnt mention the obligatory one time fee to be paid to him. Since he failed to do so, please just send to me and I will make sure he gets his share

I forgot!! I better get my cut, JT!

Happy New Year to all the Groupies, new and ol--umm, long-time. I echo JT's well-spoken sentiment.

Finally, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to eliza!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Eliza!!!

 

[eliza61]

[/HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS]

WISHING EVERYONE PEACE AND PROSPERITY IN THE NEW YEAR.

Thanks all for the birthday wishes!!!

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Happy New Year Groupies!

Happy Birthday Eliza

Welcome to the Groupies Lurch

Watching all the NYPD rookies freezing in Times Square last night brings back a bunch of memories. As much as we would like to re-visit our youth that is one experience I do not miss!

Going to California for the USA Softball Mens National team tryouts next weekend (Coaching, not playing) in Irvine. We will be 20 minutes from Disneyland with no time built in to go! The end of the month I will be at Disney Wide World of Sports for a Tournament so hopefully some WDW time and a visit to VWL. Have to get a Disney fix soon!

Stay warm groupies!

 

[bocaj1431]

We stayed in the WL villas last year and loved it. Some of our favorites: the wood carvings, the lobby, the staff, the quiet pool, main pool, the boat ride to MK, RF (best QS of hotels), the foliage along the paths, the lighting surrounding the hotel in the eve, how much more friendlier guests are compared to other villas and I could go on.

This is now are favorite of all the villas and I am so excited because we are going back this June.

Thank you to the regulars from this thread who put a lot of time into keeping this thread going and are so welcoming.

Happy New Year!

 

[sleepydog25]

We stayed in the WL villas last year and loved it. Some of our favorites: the wood carvings, the lobby, the staff, the quiet pool, main pool, the boat ride to MK, RF (best QS of hotels), the foliage along the paths, the lighting surrounding the hotel in the eve, how much more friendlier guests are compared to other villas and I could go on.

This is now are favorite of all the villas and I am so excited because we are going back this June.

Thank you to the regulars from this thread who put a lot of time into keeping this thread going and are so welcoming.

Happy New Year!

You certainly hit many of the highlights that we've all come to love about the Lodge. I'd add other items such as the flickering lanterns, the crickets chirping, the walk along the nature trail, the beach area, and the fresh Mickey waffles at RF. I've not stayed at all the other resorts, but I have to admit after thinking about what you said, that we, too, have found the friendliest guests at WL and VWL. I'd like to believe the serenity and grandeur of the Lodge has a calming effect which leads to nicer folks. Whatever the reason, it's a telling observation. Thanks for sharing, and we're so glad you've helped make our Groupies thread even better.

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, Eliza!

Happy New Year!

I hope all the groupies have had a wonderful day. I also hope the new year brings each and every one of you all things magical, be it a trip or whatever.

Also a big welcome to all the new groupies. Thank you for joining our wonderful little group.

 

[DiznyDi]

Belated Birthday Wishes to Eliza!
Continue your celebration today and through the week-end. Kick back and enjoy yourself.

DDad's been home since Tuesday afternoon - just like a little mini-vacation. So very nice. It's only Friday and we still have a few more days before it's back to the same old routine.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!

Looks like we have a few new Groupies: WELCOME Lurch and bocaj1431! So nice to have you here.

 

[Granny]

Another delinquent one checking in...


A very happy and blessed new year to everyone...I hope that each of you have a year filled with joy and peace.

To our newcomers, WELCOME to the thread. It's great to have people drop by and stay for as long as they like. Or come back from time to time like our good friend DisneyNutzy.


And of course, I must wish our amazing friend....code name ELIZA....a wonderful birthday!

Thanks for the pictures and all the ongoing sharing that are part of what we call the Groupie Thread. You guys are all awesome!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

eliza....Sending belated happy birthday wishes! I hope you had a good day!