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

[Granny]

We had a nice breakfast at Trails End today...Pete was our waiter who was very pleasant. Kenny was serving the table next to us and was his usual wacky fun self.

All told, we have made 5 round trips to FW this trip so we are definitely getting our walking in. On the other hand, this is our fifth day and we have only set foot in Magic Kingdom park so far (once). We'll get on the park tour starting tomorrow but this has reinforced that we could make a park-less trip down the road without any problems. We have mostly wandered around, been to Downtown Disney a couple of times (construction still raging in the Pleasure Island area) and overall just enjoyed the vibes of WL/VWL.

We have three more days of peace and quiet until our daughters join us on Thursday. After that, I'll start feeling like George Jetson on the treadmill.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks for the pics guys. brightened up my day. I'm in the middle of "pope-appolaz" here in Philly.

Oh gosh I know how excited Philly is for that. When does he arrive?

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks for keeping us up to date with the happenings at the Lodge and surrounding area Granny! DDad and I very much enjoy early morning walks over to Fort Wilderness. We haven't taken in a breakfast at Trail's End yet, but that's on the bucket list. Enjoy your peace and tranquility while you can. It will be nice to have your family together again. Hopefully you have a day or two at the Lodge to decompress once they leave.

Rich and I spent the week-end on Kelley's Island with some friends. Saturday AM was cold and rainy, but by afternoon the sun was out and led to an absolutely beautiful sunset. We took the dog, too.

Busy week ahead. The dog and I will be managing the home-front while DDad's away on business.

Have a good Monday, Groupies!

 

[Dean Marino]

General question for anyone at the Lodge... We're getting close to October. Have you seen anything that looks like heavy equipment staging?

 

[Granny]

General question for anyone at the Lodge... We're getting close to October. Have you seen anything that looks like heavy equipment staging?

We're at The Lodge right now. Nothing except some scaffolding around the exterior which has already been displayed on this thread. No other equipment...just those dumpsters down the Nature Trail a few hundred yards from VWL. Right now, there is no evidence that they are planning on any major construction. At least nothing I have seen. But we know that it's coming soon!

 

[Granny]

Oh gosh I know how excited Philly is for that. When does he arrive?

I'm pretty sure the Philadelphia dates are September 26 & 27. So he's coming this weekend.

 

[Granny]

Okay boys and girls...I was doing a search for something on the DISBoards and came up with a link to the ORIGINAL VWL Groupie thread. I thought I had searched for it in the past but had no luck.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-vwl-groupies-trivia-thread.1283264/

It was started on November 22, 2006 by diznyfanatic. Yes, almost 9 years ago! And the funny thing is that diznyfanatic really never stuck around very long and is still on the DIS Boards but less than 1,000 total posts. Come on back DizFan...we'd love to thank you for starting this group on its way.

It is also interesting to note that the first person to respond to the initiation of the thread was our own Muushka...we miss you Barb!

Fun to read through some of those pages. And to see some of the names who have come in and out throughout the years like DVC Mike and magicalmcwho. And Maistre Gracey who was as eloquent defender of WL/VWL as any I've seen.

You guys are always so supportive and friendly, in good times and bad. Thanks to all the Groupies out there!

 

[princesskat]

Thanks for all those birthday wishes!!!! I had a great day!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Okay boys and girls...I was doing a search for something on the DISBoards and came up with a link to the ORIGINAL VWL Groupie thread. I thought I had searched for it in the past but had no luck.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-vwl-groupies-trivia-thread.1283264/

It was started on November 22, 2006 by diznyfanatic. Yes, almost 9 years ago! And the funny thing is that diznyfanatic really never stuck around very long and is still on the DIS Boards but less than 1,000 total posts. Come on back DizFan...we'd love to thank you for starting this group on its way.

It is also interesting to note that the first person to respond to the initiation of the thread was our own Muushka...we miss you Barb!

Fun to read through some of those pages. And to see some of the names who have come in and out throughout the years like DVC Mike and magicalmcwho. And Maistre Gracey who was as eloquent defender of WL/VWL as any I've seen.

You guys are always so supportive and friendly, in good times and bad. Thanks to all the Groupies out there!

That is awesome! This is one of the only places where I can not check in for quite sometime and come back and still feel like part of the family.

 

[twinklebug]

Okay boys and girls...I was doing a search for something on the DISBoards and came up with a link to the ORIGINAL VWL Groupie thread. I thought I had searched for it in the past but had no luck.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-vwl-groupies-trivia-thread.1283264/

It was started on November 22, 2006 by @diznyfanatic. Yes, almost 9 years ago! And the funny thing is that diznyfanatic really never stuck around very long and is still on the DIS Boards but less than 1,000 total posts. Come on back DizFan...we'd love to thank you for starting this group on its way.

It is also interesting to note that the first person to respond to the initiation of the thread was our own @Muushka...we miss you Barb!

Fun to read through some of those pages. And to see some of the names who have come in and out throughout the years like @DVC Mike and @magicalmcwho. And @Maistre Gracey who was as eloquent defender of WL/VWL as any I've seen.

You guys are always so supportive and friendly, in good times and bad. Thanks to all the Groupies out there!

Fixed that for you Not sure if they'll be pinged with it inside a quote though

 

[Granny]

Fixed that for you Not sure if they'll be pinged with it inside a quote though

TBug...thanks, though I'm not quite sure what you mean?? Sounds like our originator got the boot here?

 

[jimmytammy]

Granny, thanks for digging that up! I notice on the 1st page, there is a certain someone who has remained a dedicated groupie for all these years who goes by the name Granny, along with a few other names, Mia and Eliza and several others we see here from time to time.

 

[DiznyDi]

I was just there an noticed that too, JT! Congratulations Granny for being there from the very beginning. And thanks for posting the link! The first thread is the only one I didn't have saved. I don't think I came in until the 2nd thread was started. Wow, Groupies have been around for a long time!

 

[eliza61]

LOL, OMG has it really been almost 9 years!!! I remember my first lodge visit. Thanks for the great walk down memory lane Granny.

 

[twinklebug]

TBug...thanks, though I'm not quite sure what you mean?? Sounds like our originator got the boot here?

By adding the @ symbol in front of a name, for example: @Granny the system will alert the individual. So, if they're still about they should have their ears burning I have not been about for the full 9 years, but certainly long enough to have settled into a rocker by the fireplace It would be nice to see a few of the old familiar faces pop in.

For those who joined in the recent past, and wondering about "the boot" that may be mentioned: it's history now, but a number of years back the DIS had issues with the forums turning into something they didn't want it to be. I'm not quite sure of the specifics, but a large number of folk were booted out, many were drumming up controversy, some got caught in the wave. Needless to say, most ended up at other Disney forums as a Disney fan is a Disney fan through and through. I look at the DIS as being the lightweight, fun place to stop by. The other forum most are at now is one full of facts and a good number of "prove it" types. A tough place to make a friend for sure. I'm glad the vibe of the Groupies has remained -- it feels like family here.

 

[Granny]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the original thread. I just noticed that the BWV Lovers thread has surfaced again...it has 958 posts and is still the original thread from December 2006. And since that is one of my homes, I have posted there.

TBug...thanks for educating me on the @ significance. I didn't know we had a way to call out people like that...ain't technology great! Though now that you mention it, I don't think I've received any kind of alert for the example you had in your post. [insert shrug smilie...it seems to have disappeared]


Agent Granny report : So I did a walk around the entire resort yesterday, looking for any kind of pre-construction activity. The only think close to construction staging I saw was some heavy metal tubes covered with tarp outside Cub's Den...maybe some scaffolding leftover from the work they are doing? I also saw a few blue flags along the edge of the lawn around the north wing of WL. They looked like those types of flags that stick in the ground to mark utilities before digging. But no other activity. Granny out.

 

[Kathymford]

I'm sure most of the groupies have seen, but I thought I would post it anyway. DVC has finally officially announced (acknowledged?) the cabin expansion at WL.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resort...3091-wilderness-lodge-cabins-villas-confirmed

 

[twinklebug]

I'm sure most of the groupies have seen, but I thought I would post it anyway. DVC has finally officially announced (acknowledged?) the cabin expansion at WL.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resort...3091-wilderness-lodge-cabins-villas-confirmed

Thanks for pointing to the announcement Kathy. The wording is a bit strange if it was taken right from Disney: it sounds like the new rooms and cabins will not be combined with existing contracts and the villas.

I still want artwork though! Usually what they produce for art depicts the end result to a good degree of accuracy.

 

[Kathymford]

Thanks for pointing to the announcement Kathy. The wording is a bit strange if it was taken right from Disney: it sounds like the new rooms and cabins will not be combined with existing contracts and the villas.

I still want artwork though! Usually what they depicts the end result to a good degree of accuracy.

Yes, DVCNews posted another article with their speculations of VWL becoming VWL I and II by the wording in the announcement. Again, just speculation of course.

Maybe we are on target to see some artwork at the annual meeting?

 

[DiznyDi]

Condo meeting this year is December 10 at 2:00 PM at the Contemporary. DDad and I do attend when our December dates allow. Unfortunately we don't arrive until the 12th this year.

Yes, Twinkle, I'd love to see some artwork as well.

Agent Granny, Good Job! Love your report. Keep 'em coming!