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

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . . I just bought them for the October 13, 2015 party. . . . . . . . . .

Wow, Brett, you ARE on top of it! DiznyDi & I enjoy the MNSSHP event, but we really wont even talk about it 'till after the F&G trip ( 24 sleeps ). Be sure and take an extra backpack for each of the kids!

 

[horselover]

Morning, all. Just and FYI here...FYI - MNSSHP tickets are on sale now. I just bought them for the October 13, 2015 party. For DVC it was $70 and $65 a ticket.

You're a brave man. I never buy my MNSSHP tickets until a few days before so I can see the weather. I wouldn't want to go if it was raining. Just not that enjoyable. Hoping you have beautiful weather for your date!

Di & Dad - how many sleeps now?

Have a great day groupies!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . . ( 24 sleeps ). . . . . . . . . . . . .

So Sorry, I whispered before . . . . as DiznyDi does when she wakes up in the morning.

 

[brettcw23]

Wow, Brett, you ARE on top of it! DiznyDi & I enjoy the MNSSHP event, but we really wont even talk about it 'till after the F&G trip ( 24 sleeps ). Be sure and take an extra backpack for each of the kids!

LOL. I saw on FB that the tix were going on sale today and I got very excited (and panicked). I was able to get them online this a.m with no issues. At the 180 day mark on Monday, so we're starting to firm up the "skeleton" of our trip. There will be plenty of opportunity for us to be spontaneous.
This is the first year that we are having our girls take "back packs". Our friends had their kids take the nylon drawstring back packs on our last trip. they are small, flexible and light. Now DW won't be perpetually holding on to sun glasses, thermoses and hair accessories!

You're a brave man. I never buy my MNSSHP tickets until a few days before so I can see the weather. I wouldn't want to go if it was raining. Just not that enjoyable. Hoping you have beautiful weather for your date!

I'd rather have the tickets and brave the rain than to not have tickets and nice weather! We'll make sure to have our ponchos and snorkels. LOL.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . Our friends had their kids take the nylon drawstring back packs on our last trip. they are small, flexible and light. Now DW won't be perpetually holding on to sun glasses, thermoses and hair accessories!. . . . . . . . . .

Backpacks are always great for your "Stuff" needed in the parks, but I meant for the candy haul the kids will get at MNSSHP! I always seem to leave with my backpack stuffed; attempt to make a small dent in it for the next few days, then take the rest of the "haul" home to DD & DSL's youth group. Disney is indeed generous!

 

[wildernessDad]

The only talk for VWL has been converting existing WL rooms and then the possible tepees over the water.

Tepees? Oh brother...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Another vote for Trail's End--it's perhaps the best dining value in the World and so conveniently located to VWL.

And I'll add yet another vote for Trail's End. We like the breakfast but recently have been heading there for lunch which is now ala carte vs the buffet it used to be. That was a little sad for DH but we still like it.

I'm right there with you Horselover on the party tickets. We had one trip that it rained during the MVMCP. It was miserable and after that I swore never again was I buying before I had some idea of the weather. The only time I've had an issue was Columbus weekend when I waited to buy the night before. I had looked online earlier in the day and it was available but I decided to wait until I arrived onsite and checked into OKW. The CM had sold some earlier but my 9pm purchase was just a little bit too late! But now I have a dilemma since we might be there over Halloween and that's the parties that sell out earlier. Might just have to finally check out Universal's Halloween horror although it makes me jumpy even thinking about it!

 

[horselover]

And I'll add yet another vote for Trail's End. We like the breakfast but recently have been heading there for lunch which is now ala carte vs the buffet it used to be. That was a little sad for DH but we still like it.

I'm right there with you Horselover on the party tickets. We had one trip that it rained during the MVMCP. It was miserable and after that I swore never again was I buying before I had some idea of the weather. The only time I've had an issue was Columbus weekend when I waited to buy the night before. I had looked online earlier in the day and it was available but I decided to wait until I arrived onsite and checked into OKW. The CM had sold some earlier but my 9pm purchase was just a little bit too late! But now I have a dilemma since we might be there over Halloween and that's the parties that sell out earlier. Might just have to finally check out Universal's Halloween horror although it makes me jumpy even thinking about it!

We haven't been to breakfast at Trail's End yet but have done the dinner twice. Very good. We'll do breakfast this year in Dec.

I had the chance to go to Horror Nights last year for free when I was down there for a conference. I said thanks but no thanks! MNSSHP is my speed. Creepy, bloody, things jumping out at me is not. I just don't like to be scared for like that.

When we've done MNSSHP in the past it's always been on Columbus Day weekend. We either do the Thu. or Sun. night party. Never had a problem getting tickets 4-5 days before. I used to call MS on that Mon. or Tue. to order them. The ones around Halloween do sell out though. You're right about that. It's been a couple years since I've been to a party. Maybe I can talk DS15 into it for this Oct.

 

[brettcw23]

Backpacks are always great for your "Stuff" needed in the parks, but I meant for the candy haul the kids will get at MNSSHP! I always seem to leave with my backpack stuffed; attempt to make a small dent in it for the next few days, then take the rest of the "haul" home to DD & DSL's youth group. Disney is indeed generous!

Yeah, I knew what you meant. I didn't clarify very well in my response. What I meant is that since they will have their own backpacks, no added weight to mine with the copious amounts of candy. LOL. Last party we had more than any family could consume, let alone a child!

 

[brettcw23]

We haven't been to breakfast at Trail's End yet but have done the dinner twice. Very good. We'll do breakfast this year in Dec.

I had the chance to go to Horror Nights last year for free when I was down there for a conference. I said thanks but no thanks! MNSSHP is my speed. Creepy, bloody, things jumping out at me is not. I just don't like to be scared for like that.

When we've done MNSSHP in the past it's always been on Columbus Day weekend. We either do the Thu. or Sun. night party. Never had a problem getting tickets 4-5 days before. I used to call MS on that Mon. or Tue. to order them. The ones around Halloween do sell out though. You're right about that. It's been a couple years since I've been to a party. Maybe I can talk DS15 into it for this Oct.

I heard that Horror Nights was awesome but you were spot on about the theming being vastly different from MNSSHP. With 2 girls in elementary school, the horror nights was not for us at all!

What can I say, I'm paranoid about availability. I'm the person that sees something on sale and then thinks that EVERYONE else is going to the store for that SAME thing!

Speaking of paranoid, you all now making me paranoid about the weather! Perhaps our costumes will be for "Singing in the Rain" or scuba divers?

 

[horselover]

I heard that Horror Nights was awesome but you were spot on about the theming being vastly different from MNSSHP. With 2 girls in elementary school, the horror nights was not for us at all!

What can I say, I'm paranoid about availability. I'm the person that sees something on sale and then thinks that EVERYONE else is going to the store for that SAME thing!

Speaking of paranoid, you all now making me paranoid about the weather! Perhaps our costumes will be for "Singing in the Rain" or scuba divers?

Oh I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make your worry about the weather. I was just saying for me personally I wouldn't enjoy being in a costume & then having to cover up with a poncho. For others that would be no big deal. I'm sure you'll be fine! Sunny skies for you!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Morning, all. Just and FYI here...FYI - MNSSHP tickets are on sale now. I just bought them for the October 13, 2015 party. For DVC it was $70 and $65 a ticket.

Thanks for the head's up brettcw23! I am actually looking at MNSSHP for DISNEYLAND this year! Anyone ever been?? Going with friends for the 60th anniversary of DL. Never been to California....so excited! Tried to get GCV---was on a wait list and took myself off after some helpful suggestions/comments. Heard I had a better chance of seeing angels! Now staying at the Disneyland Hotel on points. So please, "keeper-of-the-lists", add me to Disneyland Oct 4-8, 2015 (will be in various other parts of California Sept 26-Oct 4 as well).

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks for the head's up brettcw23! I am actually looking at MNSSHP for DISNEYLAND this year! Anyone ever been?? Going with friends for the 60th anniversary of DL. Never been to California....so excited! Tried to get GCV---was on a wait list and took myself off after some helpful suggestions/comments. Heard I had a better chance of seeing angels! Now staying at the Disneyland Hotel on points. So please, "keeper-of-the-lists", add me to Disneyland Oct 4-8, 2015 (will be in various other parts of California Sept 26-Oct 4 as well).

I've been to DL's Halloweentime - lots of fun! Similar but different from WDW but it's been a few years. It didn't have the same caliber of parade IMO but you do get the Nightmare overlay at HM and I think they still have the halloween overlay at SM too. And with all the 60th celebration things I believe it will be a great year to go! I think my first VGC stay was the year they started the Halloween fireworks etc. there when they did it without a party and I was spoiled by that. So awesome going in every night for those fireworks. Have you found the Halloween thread on the DL boards? Usually has lots of great information. (BTW - you know I gave you different advice on VGC. JK - )

Speaking of paranoid, you all now making me paranoid about the weather! Perhaps our costumes will be for "Singing in the Rain" or scuba divers?

At least it's Oct so warmer but since we've wigged you out already I bet it will be hot and clear.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've been to DL's Halloweentime - lots of fun! Similar but different from WDW but it's been a few years. It didn't have the same caliber of parade IMO but you do get the Nightmare overlay at HM and I think they still have the halloween overlay at SM too. And with all the 60th celebration things I believe it will be a great year to go! I think my first VGC stay was the year they started the Halloween fireworks etc. there when they did it without a party and I was spoiled by that. So awesome going in every night for those fireworks. Have you found the Halloween thread on the DL boards? Usually has lots of great information. (BTW - you know I gave you different advice on VGC. JK - )




At least it's Oct so warmer but since we've wigged you out already I bet it will be hot and clear.

Ha ha! Yes, Kathy! I much appreciated your input. Even DVC MS said it was very hard to get a waitlist there and they pointed out the fact that it was the 60th anniversary. The GCV look so beautiful, but I was afraid of possibly being on the waitlist and not getting it and then finding out that standard view rooms at DL Hotel were gone as well. I'd love a premium view but the points are ouch. So I got chicken and backed out. But I really appreciated your helpfulness. And no...I was not aware of the DL Halloween thread. Going there next! Thanks!

 

[jimmytammy]

Tepees? Oh brother...

I remember a few years back on one of our Groupies renditions, Muushka, Granny, Dizny Di and Dad and a few others including myself going back and forth about when pts. run out, our willingness to sleep in the bushes by VWL so the teepees sound like a step up

 

[brettcw23]

Oh I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make your worry about the weather. I was just saying for me personally I wouldn't enjoy being in a costume & then having to cover up with a poncho. For others that would be no big deal. I'm sure you'll be fine! Sunny skies for you!

At least it's Oct so warmer but since we've wigged you out already I bet it will be hot and clear.

Lol.No worries at all. But it was a great point and one I'll keep in mind for any future events.
I truthfully NEVER gave a second thought to the weather. So now I'm going with the attitude that the money I spent on the tickets...I'm sure I've sent that much on worse!
It's funny b\c my wife will start looking at the weather for our trip before we go and then I tell her, "Why look at it when you can't control it? It's just going to stress you out."
Then I secretly look at the weather.

We have been blessed that we have never had more than about 20-30 minutes of rain during either our Fall or Spring trips. I hope that tradition continues! Two years ago we spent a good deal of time swimming during our breaks b\c it was so warm (same week as our upcoming trip). There was one night, it was around 9PM and the humidity was insane. I was just sweating while standing at one of the pavilions having a beer.

 

[brettcw23]

Morning, peeps. Hope everyone is having a great Friday.

My DW was on vacation this week so I took a vac day today. DW and I are supposed to be cleaning the house. She's doing Girl Scout stuff for her troop and I'm pulling info for our trip. Tonight we are having a family meeting since Monday is the 180 day mark for our trip.

I shoul probably wrap up my last Trip Report so that I can start my next one.

 

[horselover]

I remember a few years back on one of our Groupies renditions, Muushka, Granny, Dizny Di and Dad and a few others including myself going back and forth about when pts. run out, our willingness to sleep in the bushes by VWL so the teepees sound like a step up

Ha! I remember that. Not sure I could do the bushes. Too scracthy. I think I could make due with a lounge chair on the beach though!

Lol.No worries at all. But it was a great point and one I'll keep in mind for any future events.
I truthfully NEVER gave a second thought to the weather. So now I'm going with the attitude that the money I spent on the tickets...I'm sure I've sent that much on worse!
It's funny b\c my wife will start looking at the weather for our trip before we go and then I tell her, "Why look at it when you can't control it? It's just going to stress you out."
Then I secretly look at the weather.

 

[jimmytammy]

Ha! I remember that. Not sure I could do the bushes. Too scracthy. I think I could make due with a lounge chair on the beach though!

I like the idea of the lounge chairs too

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Granny!!!!
(Did this in my best Cardinal red)