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

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday FranandAJ!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday FranandAJ

 

[Dizny Dad]

Soooooo, with two sleeps left, we bid Good Night and the lights went out. Somewhere around 3AM a small voice whispered (when detecting I was slightly awake), "I've been awake for awhile, I'm getting up". So we bid ado and she went to work . . and I in my cap finished my nap. . . Zzzzzzzz.

So now with a VERY early wake-up call and a race to the airport for a flight at 6Am, I doubt if DiznyDi sleeps at all tonight. But come to think of it, the seats do recline in our car, maybe we should . . . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Soooooo, with two sleeps left, we bid Good Night and the lights went out. Somewhere around 3AM a small voice whispered (when detecting I was slightly awake), "I've been awake for awhile, I'm getting up". So we bid ado and she went to work . . and I in my cap finished my nap. . . Zzzzzzzz.

So now with a VERY early wake-up call and a race to the airport for a flight at 6Am, I doubt if DiznyDi sleeps at all tonight. But come to think of it, the seats do recline in our car, maybe we should . . . .

We are driving next week, and many in the van will be reclining, except moi If the rain doesnt let up soon, we will be canoeing from here right up to the soon to be teepees!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing FranandAJ a very Happy Birthday!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday FranandAJ!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Hump Day Folks!!

Barb
I am a happy camper to see you hereYou make sure to visit as often as possible! Love seeing you here!! As for coffee, we finally broke down and got a Owners Locker(to be honest, we could stand to have one more)and keep our Keurig in there. We are carrying some ground beans we bought from The Fresh Market to save some $$ on those K Cups. And I will throw out a feller about your trip to VWL.

Granny and Sleepy
I too am old school when it comes to Starbucks in the parks. I miss the Choc. Cake once part of Main St. Bakery. I do have to say I like the look of the new location at HS. We slipped in there a few weeks ago and really liked the look.

Dad
11 more sleeps for us. Turns out, our DD will be traveling down with us albeit for one night. I will take her to MCO the next day, she will be flying to El Paso to be with her DH while he is on leave. He will be departing soon after for deployment. Crazy things is, she could get 2 separate flights, 2 separate airlines cheaper, including flying out of Orlando, and flying back into NC, rather than booking round trip. Its like a crap shoot booking flights

Greg
We understand about life and work getting in the way. You visit when time allows, and remember this, once a groupie, always a groupie!

Awww, thank you JT for the kind words. I bolded the portions that I didn't understand or really loved!

Just a recap of MHO (to save space) . . .

"Charbucks" - No thanks
Teepees - ah, no.
Cutting trees & expand VWL - Hope not
Granny's Pics - Lov'um
Groupies as Family - of course
DiznyDi as Main Squeeze - no doubt
Two more sleeps - yes

Ahhh. DDad. Short, sweet and to the point.

So I can't remember if I mentioned that DW and I toured the Polynesian models at SSR. Beautiful rooms, similar in style to Aulani which is also still on display. The studio is really nice...larger than other studios with an extra half bath. The other nice feature that I wasn't aware of is that the studios lock off to an adjoining studio. This gives us the option to book a two studio lock-off. I had said that we will never stay at Poly villas (don't know the abbreviation for that) because they don't have a 1BR but after the tour we agreed that if we were to stay in a studio, that one would be our best option. Of course, the point schedule is rough so who knows if it will ever work out. But the villas themselves are very nice!

We've also never had the urge to stay at Poly, but it does sound interesting. Thank you!

 

[sleepydog25]

Just checking in on a nice Saturday afternoon. Finally, a weekend with no rain forecast (we had 18 days of measurable rain in April), no place to be in particular, and we're watching INTO THE WOODS. I didn't much care for it, but my daughter wanted to see it and is liking it, so there you go. Hope all the Groupies are having a fine weekend. Jealous for DiznyDad and Di, but realizing soon enough Luv and I will be winging our way south. Off to check on the chicken burritos in the oven!

 

[Corinne]

Di & Dad~ Safe travels! I'm sad we are missing you by hours! Have a great trip

 

[sleepydog25]

Too near the bottom, so I'll post. Gorgeous day here. On the deck with my coffee by 7 a.m., then golfers started rolling by--I have a bird's eye view of the #1 green. No wind which is unusual. Sun. Birds (no birdies ). Sheer loveliness. Washed both vehicles. Vac'd both, too. Waxed mine. Bike riding with my daughter. Nine holes of golf. Hard to beat such a wonderful day. Hope all the Groupies enjoyed their day!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Loribell!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sleepy
It was a beautiful day here too. BTW, found a nice restaurant with a english pub influence today in Greensboro. Its on Battleground Ave., and called The Marshall Free House. Food was excellent, better than M'Couls.

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday Loribell!

It was a gorgeous day here also. When I came to the end of my drive this morning heading to church, I looked down at my son's driveway and there was four deer standing in there. We knew there was deer in the area, but in the 30+ years I have lived here I have not seen any in person, so being able to see four at one time was amazing. Of course all I had was my cell phone and I could not get a pristine picture, but at least everyone could tell what I had seen. Kati and I were so happy to share the experience.

 

[jimmytammy]

I am getting slack these days, lets all wish a day late good wishes for a very
Happy Anniversary Rusafee1183!!!!

 

[Granny]

I'm glad to hear that our Groupie friends had such an enjoyable weekend.

We are wrapping up a wonderful 12 night stay here at The World, and packing up to leave in a couple of hours. We have enjoyed our stay at Grand Floridian Villas very much, and look forward to our next trip which will finally be at VWL after a couple of years hiatus. Yeah!!

We enjoyed a gorgeous weather day yesterday with DDad and Di...thanks so much for the great time and helping my DW track down her Cinderella popcorn carriage!

Happy birthday to Loribell and Rusafee1183!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Hi guys.....I just saw this filed this AM. I posted it in the "Rumors" forum, but wanted to post here for the Groupies to see. Stay tuned.....

Permit filed for "Wilderness Rehab Project" listing sub contractors with an August 31, 2018 expiration. It lists the address as 109 Timbeline Drive. The Wilderness Lodge Villas address is 901 Timberline. It appears to be a follow-up to the permit issued to DPR Construction on March 25 which was rumored to be tied to a DVC rehab/conversion at the main lodge amongst other items.

http://or.occompt.com/recorder/eagl...07.pdf?id=DOC1680S6389.A0&parent=DOC1680S6389

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Belated happy days to Loribell and Rusafee1183!

Hope your birthday and anniversary were special!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Getting excited for our trip but not quite ready to start packing. Thinking about decorating our MB's and was doing quite a bit of switching around on our plans earlier today. My MO is really standing out on this trip - so many changes but in 10 days we should be at WDW. A lot of park time will be devoted to SWW and I hope we'll get to see 2 of the fireworks shows at DHS. I really really like fireworks and usually drag everyone out each night if at all possible. I was able to make reservations today to check out the Rebal Lounge at DHS - looks like a nice menu for a temp lounge. Cue John Williams.......

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi guys.....I just saw this filed this AM. I posted it in the "Rumors" forum, but wanted to post here for the Groupies to see. Stay tuned.....

Permit filed for "Wilderness Rehab Project" listing sub contractors with an August 31, 2018 expiration. It lists the address as 109 Timbeline Drive. The Wilderness Lodge Villas address is 901 Timberline. It appears to be a follow-up to the permit issued to DPR Construction on March 25 which was rumored to be tied to a DVC rehab/conversion at the main lodge amongst other items.

http://or.occompt.com/recorder/eagl...07.pdf?id=DOC1680S6389.A0&parent=DOC1680S6389

It will be interesting to see what happens. Rehab makes me think more that they are redoing the Lodge rooms again - ala what people have seen on the first floor but one never knows and that is a long time for the permit. There's certainly been lots of talk about converting rooms!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

I think this ones different Kathy. Way too many engineers, a site developer, and a landscape designer to just be a lodge room rehab. I could be wrong but it does seem to fit the rumors that have been floating around and even Special Agent Granny's interrogation testimony that he obtained from a DVC rep. Time will tell. Hopefully whatever they do, it will be a positive change!