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

[twinklebug]

Any other groupies getting oddly timed emails coming through from Disney? I just received my room charge bill from 4 years ago (2011) and 3 "Welcome, you have registered for My Disney Experience" emails. I'm trying to figure out how many more antique emails from them I'll receive today.

Oh, Disney. I see you're right on top of things.

 

[Dizny Dad]

WOW! Thanks all for the B'Day wishes. Yup, spending time in The World with DiznyDi (and a few others that seemed to show up at the front gates) has been outstanding. Had a wonderful time with Granny & his main squeeze, and looking forward to spending the evening with Teapot & Steve yet today. Once back to reality, DiznyDi & I will fill you in with a few highlights. Now off to the pool to make a splash . . . .

 

[Corinne]

Corinne...thanks for the comments. Yes, it was a nice long stay (12 nights) and as of this moment we are booked for 14 nights for the second half of September. If you're thinking somewhere tropical, I guess the Poly Villas could do the trick!!

It's always strange to get into the 180 day ADR timing for a trip that comes after the trip you're about to go on! We've never booked anything that far out, but you never know. At some point I'm going to have to get into this planning thing!

Haha! The Poly Villas might just do! I don't think there is much availability though. I love to have another trip planned when I am still there!

 

[jimmytammy]

Has anyone ever watched fireworks at HS? This is something we have never done, and more specific, Star Wars fireworks next Fri. night. Standing near the old American Idol bldg., any thoughts on the view from there...please help as we need a meet up point with other groupies

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Has anyone ever watched fireworks at HS? This is something we have never done, and more specific, Star Wars fireworks next Fri. night. Standing near the old American Idol bldg., any thoughts on the view from there...please help as we need a meet up point with other groupies

Somewhere I have pictures from watching fireworks close to the American Idol bldg - looked but didn't find them uploaded though. I've watched from there a couple of times and it's a good spot. I'll still see if I can find them. Here are a couple pictures from way back on Hollywood Blvd. Kind of like the fireworks at the MK being centered behind the castle at DHS they center them behind the theatre (or old hat area). My experience has been larger crowds in this area though and I don't know if centering is extremely important. This was SWW last year.

Found them - here are shots from close to AI theatre. This was a special fireworks they "threw" together when POTUS showed up and took over MK and they wanted to lure people away from there.

 

[twokats]

Wow, barely on here in time! At least where I am I still have time. It is still before midnight. . . so. . . . .

Happy Birthday, D Dad!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy birthday DiznyDad!!!! Lucky you are spending it in WDW!

 

[Corinne]

Has anyone ever watched fireworks at HS? This is something we have never done, and more specific, Star Wars fireworks next Fri. night. Standing near the old American Idol bldg., any thoughts on the view from there...please help as we need a meet up point with other groupies

Jimmy,

We have watched fireworks numerous times at HS. Last year we stood by the Americal Idol building for the Frozen fireworks, pretty good spot, and less crowded.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks Corrine! See ya soon!!

 

[eliza61]

Has anyone ever watched fireworks at HS? This is something we have never done, and more specific, Star Wars fireworks next Fri. night. Standing near the old American Idol bldg., any thoughts on the view from there...please help as we need a meet up point with other groupies

Wow!! learn some thing new, I didn't even know they HAD fireworks in HS except for Fantasmic!! ohh something new to check out. I love it.

As usual, I'm late to the party.

DizneyDad happy belated birthday. I hope your day was filled with much magic and pixie dust.

 

[Corinne]

Thanks Corrine! See ya soon!!

Yippee!! Can't wait!! Safe travels

 

[wildernessDad]

A hello to all of my fellow groupies. I normally go on a WDW vacation in May, but it's not happening this year. We're going in August instead so our granddaughter can go with us. I am in extreme withdraw, because today is the day we would fly down. Anyway, many of you remember my granddaughter from the pictures I posted a good while back while we were at a character breakfast. Here's my granddaughter now. Time does fly.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Groupie moms (and to the dads who have had to fulfill that role too!)

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Mother's Day to all!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

A hello to all of my fellow groupies. I normally go on a WDW vacation in May, but it's not happening this year. We're going in August instead so our granddaughter can go with us. I am in extreme withdraw, because today is the day we would fly down. Anyway, many of you remember my granddaughter from the pictures I posted a good while back while we were at a character breakfast. Here's my granddaughter now. Time does fly.

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Really adorable granddaughter WD! Hang in there---August is coming!!!!!

 

[eliza61]

Happy Mother's Day to all!!!!

Eliza, Sid and Rizzo,

Lol absolutely perfect Maria, as always.

Happy Mother's Day friends!! Eat something totally unhealthy

 

[Dizny Dad]

With the adventure at its conclusion, I am once again back at work. Trips to The World always seem so short; you know – I flew down, blinked, and flew home.

I want to say Thank You to all that posted B’Day greetings for me while I was in The World. I appreciated them all and am humbled by the thought that so many would pause in their day to wish me a great day – Ahhh, the Groupie magic! Thanks one and all!

DiznyDi & I had a great time in the World, as always. The VWL are always a great place to relax and enjoy each other. Highlights of our short trip included meeting with a couple of the Groupies for dining and casual fun.

We met Granny & Mrs. Granny (Tom & Cindy) at Epcot and enjoyed walking the World Showcase with each other, then met the next day for a wonderful meal at Tony’s in the square in MK. There never seems to be any lack of things to discuss and compare, as we occupied the table in Tony’s for 3 hours. This was DiznyDi’s and my first time at Tony’s. Diner was very good (better than most reviews I have read) and our server was very tolerant of us consuming the table for so long. We had such a wonderful time! Tom and Cindy are such a great couple!

Later in the week we met with Teapot & Mr. Teapot (Joy & Steve) for a scrumptious diner at Kone Café. The meal was great as always. We parted the Café and joined Joy & Steve in their Poly Bungalow for an evening spent lounging on their deck and being serenated by the Electric Water Pageant (right in front of us!) and with a finale of Wishes. Their bungalow was really magnificent; with great bedrooms, bathrooms with TVs that magically appears in the mirror, a kitchen that was just gorgeous, and a deck to please anyone. We sat on the deck beside their private “Dipping Pool” for the evening enjoying Birthday Cake, sparkling apple juice, and great company! The bungalows really are placed well for the Electric Water Pageant and MK Fireworks. Of course, music is piped in on the deck for the Wishes performance. DiznyDi & I had such a wonderful time with Joy & Steve.

Enough of the details, just enough time left during lunch to say THANKS AGAIN for the B’Day wishes, and of course, looking forward to the next Lodge visit!

 

[Granny]

DDad...I think you and Di know how much Cindy and I enjoyed our time together at WDW. It was great to have an extended visit with you this trip. And I think Cindy got a lot of sewing ideas and tips that will ensure that she spends all her time in the sewing room at home for the next six months!!

I'm glad you got to savor the Poly bungalows along with Teapot. We may actually give them a try at some point. But for now, we are looking forward to our September trip to VWL...our home that we haven't stayed at for far too long!

Eliza...I didn't know DHS had other fireworks either. Stick around and we just might learn something!

WDad...your granddaughter is such a cutie....all Hello Kitty and Stitch! Your trip will roll around sooner than you think...enjoy your planning.

 

[Granny]

And belatedly, I'd like to wish all the Groupie mothers, aunts and those ladies who have mentored young ones a very happy Mothers Day. You all make this world a better place for the love that you have shared.

 

[Granny]

Any other groupies getting oddly timed emails coming through from Disney? I just received my room charge bill from 4 years ago (2011) and 3 "Welcome, you have registered for My Disney Experience" emails. I'm trying to figure out how many more antique emails from them I'll receive today.

Oh, Disney. I see you're right on top of things.

twinklebug...I just saw this post. To answer your question, no I haven't seen that kind of issue. We received our room charge bill the same day we checked out a couple of weeks ago, and no MDE e-mails other than ADR reservations/cancellations. Hopefully they cleared up any issues you have with your account.