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

[eliza61]

DOING THE HAPPY SINGLE DIGIT DANCE THIS MORNING.

(or it could just be hot flashes but that's another story all together)

 

[Granny]

DOING THE HAPPY SINGLE DIGIT DANCE THIS MORNING.

(or it could just be hot flashes but that's another story all together)

Awesome! And we just clicked under the one month mark to our VWL visit! Good times!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

15 Days until VWL for me!!!

Just cancelled a DL trip and added this trip about 3-4 weeks ago when it started coming out about the full force of the renovations that would be going on. I'm still unhappy about all of the work and decided I'd sneak in a "good bye to Hidden Springs" trip! Also having a WDW AP and needing to buy DL tickets rather evened out (actually improved on) the additional travel costs to fly across the country vs to S. Cal. While Sept weather is so not a favorite I intend to spend the worst part of the day by the Springs or staying cool and calm at our beloved lodge. (That's assuming I can resist the pull of just one more ride at the parks!) And I look forward to catching the Frozen Fireworks at DHS which I've never seen. The first couple of months this summer were virtually a loss for me as I was down with all the most tiring and wearing symptoms of what is now diagnosed Graves Disease. Looking back the symptoms first started appearing while we were on our May SWW trip. Been feeling better although still trying to find the right dose of medication - last test showed me swinging form hyperthyroid to hypothryoid so apparently I'm a bit unusual and respond quickly to the medication. Still I now am playing catch up at a frantic pace so thought a little solo trip R&R at VWL would be a good thing to throw into the mix. I foresee a fair number of pictures of the pool and trees.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

There is currently a 15% Disney Visa discount from the on-line Disney store

I recently booked a night at WL DVC after my Saratoga Springs stay in late October to extend my stay a bit. I've stayed in the hotel there before, but not DVC. Looking forward to it, even with the construction!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Did everyone see this info from the WL resort thread and the WL/VWL construction update thread?

http://www.disboards.com/threads/di...on-thread-2015.3372315/page-122#post-54246043

From Cultural Rep 1996: "I just spoke to a castmember who was doing the construction, he looked like he was fairly senior (not a contractor, had a Disney name badge on) about the work being done on the first floor of the south wing. He said that the whole of that wing from the elevators midway down to the end near the lake are being turned into DVC. A mixture of studios, 1 and 2 bed. He also said that they are taking a few rooms from the other half of the south wing (from the midway elevators towards the lobby) for the same purpose. The rooms that have been worked on are 'show rooms' so that people can see what the new DVC accommodation will look like."

A couple of posts further down from the report he posted some pictures from outside the rooms I believe.

I wonder what success I might have getting a peak inside if I pull a pool chair over and park it next to those rooms for awhile and just wait and watch.

 

[Corinne]

Many thanks for all the replies...Kathy, after your post yesterday I researched and found the shop Disney parks app. It's on my iPhone now.

The one item I "need" is the Tink Dooney bag, which oddly enough is not there...its only on the disneystore.com site.

Granny-what time do you arrive on the 16th? It is the day we depart!

 

[jimmytammy]

Feelin' it again . . .

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho. . . . . . . .

Here we go again

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even highjack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Eliza
Feeling your excitement! Still in Double Digits at 63 for us

KAT
Glad to hear you are starting to get some relief, so sorry to hear you have been having issues this summer

 

[DiznyDi]

Kathy so sorry to hear of your health struggles! I think a solo trip will be good 'for what ails you'! Hopefully you'll get plenty of rest and will be able to bring back some information about the construction.

Is there any definite news about new DVC Club level rooms? I've heard/read only speculation.

Oh boy Eliza! You know how we love pictures. Can't wait to hear about your trip!

JT - we're going to miss you by a few days 54 days for us - but it does look as if Julie and I will be able to meet. Yay!

 

[Dizny Dad]

DOING THE HAPPY SINGLE DIGIT DANCE THIS MORNING.

(or it could just be hot flashes but that's another story all together)

 

[Granny]

Many thanks for all the replies...Kathy, after your post yesterday I researched and found the shop Disney parks app. It's on my iPhone now.

The one item I "need" is the Tink Dooney bag, which oddly enough is not there...its only on the disneystore.com site.

Granny-what time do you arrive on the 16th? It is the day we depart!

Corinne...I saw your trip dates and couldn't believe we just missed each other. We don't arrive until the evening on the 16th. I am bummed!

 

[Granny]

Kathy...prayers and blessings on you as you start your path to feeling much better. Looks like you, Teapot, Corinne and I are playing tag in September as we roll into WDW with trips that don't overlap! Hope you are feeling great very soon!

Groupies...looks like all our grousing about DHS got some results...they're adding a huge Star Wars section of DHS now? I know this has been rumored for a long time but now it is official with Bob Iger announcing it a couple of days ago. So good job...they know they have to keep the Groupies happy!

 

[Corinne]

Corinne...I saw your trip dates and couldn't believe we just missed each other. We don't arrive until the evening on the 16th. I am bummed!

Booooooo

 

[momtwoboys]

if the villa pool construction is supposed to start this Oct, wondering how far along it will look by April. Hate that I have to guess on what to do with our april reservations when we booked in May. such a gamble with our vacation and money.

 

[Lakegirl]

What is the distance of the trail between WL and FT. Wilderness?

 

[jimmytammy]

What is the distance of the trail between WL and FT. Wilderness?

I think it is right around a mile. We have walked it a few times and it really doesnt seem that long

 

[sleepydog25]

if the villa pool construction is supposed to start this Oct, wondering how far along it will look by April. Hate that I have to guess on what to do with our april reservations when we booked in May. such a gamble with our vacation and money.

I read on one of the earliest VWL upgrade threads that the plan is to be finished by Feb/Mar; however, DVC construction is not known for being particularly speedy or timely.

JT is correct: the paved trail between the two resorts is right at a mile. . .as long as you start where the path begins at the walkway junction between the main Lodge and VWL, then go all the way to Pioneer Hall at FW. There is a new sign at the junction trailhead (right across from Topiary Mickey) that shows a route encompassing 2.5 total miles. That route has you meandering around FW a bit before coming back. Of course, my favorite route is to take the nature trail from beside the bike rental shop then heading--oh, wait. . .that trail is to be closed for construction

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday DynaGuy!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing DynaGuy a very Happy Birthday!

 

[Dizny Dad]

I think it is right around a mile. We have walked it a few times and it really doesnt seem that long

It is longer if you are running . . .or so it seems. But a great walk none the less.

 

[momtwoboys]

thanks Sleepydog25! I just dont know what to do, move ourselves at the 7month mark which is sept 15th, or hang tight and hope for the best? We purposely requested near villa pool on our reservation when it was made may 15th. we hoped to have many relaxing days by this pool. Not newbies to WDW at all, this was to be our first WLV stay and not sure what to do.