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

[DiznyDi]

Hi Groupies! I've been so-o-o-o busy lately....
We need to really welcome JT's SIL home - He's been deployed since Easter LAST year! WELCOME HOME! We know first hand the anxiety - and the excitement - a homecoming brings. Such a special time in the life of your family! Enjoy every minute!

Granny - we're at 27 days... and counting! I've started my check-list to be certain all is in order. DDad and I ordered the new purple magic bands - well - just because

Julie - what a wonderful opportunity for you! Post your pics! New Zealand is on my bucket list.

Tea Pot - you've been away, way too long! We miss you!

 

[jimmytammy]

Aww, thanks so much Di! I shared this just now with DSIL and DD and they both send their thanks and Kristian sends hellos to you and Dad

Julie, how exciting! Cant wait to hear all the details of your trip

Our day ahead is laid out with a cheese making factory in West Jefferson, NC, run by a couple of Wisconsin natives(I know the cheese will be good with Wisc. fellows making it), back to Blowing Rock for a little more shopping, and riding the parkway a bit more(this is the 1st clear day since being here) Had a very good steak at the The Peddler last night where they cut your choice of meat right at the table. Very nicely done. We have enjoyed the quality time of no TV, lots of laughter and card playing, and just good times

 

[sleepydog25]

If I could have any super power it would be teleportation. Would make my life so much easier!

And in other travel news. Earlier today I was invited on & accepted a work trip to Australia & NZ next month! Oh boy I'm excited! 2 trips to NZ in one year! Life is good.

Happy weekend! (we need a wine smilie!)

Agree about a wine smilie! I mean, I have one on my face often, but we need one on the DIS. . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Let me just clarify, the cheese was really good, and it will go real good with the wine yall keep speaking of

 

[horselover]

Agree about a wine smilie! I mean, I have one on my face often, but we need one on the DIS. . .

 

[pmaurer74]

Question for y'all. I have a friend wanting to rent points to stay at WLV third week of December. All but one day is available right now. It is for a studio. The date not available is the first night and they do not want to change resorts. They were advised to wait until the 7 month mark next month to reserve. Normally I would suggest booking earlier because of the Christmas decorations being popular at WLV but I know many people are staying away this year due to construction. Do you think there will be a lot of cancellations at the 7 months make because of the construction or more people from other resorts coming in during the 7 month mark to book?

 

[Granny]

Question for y'all. I have a friend wanting to rent points to stay at WLV third week of December. All but one day is available right now. It is for a studio. The date not available is the first night and they do not want to change resorts. They were advised to wait until the 7 month mark next month to reserve. Normally I would suggest booking earlier because of the Christmas decorations being popular at WLV but I know many people are staying away this year due to construction. Do you think there will be a lot of cancellations at the 7 months make because of the construction or more people from other resorts coming in during the 7 month mark to book?

We don't have any historical information to draw from for this year at VWL (due to construction) but I think there may be a good chance that there will be a number of cancellations at the 7 month mark. We are considering doing just that for our December trip which we already have booked at VWL and may change.

But in this case, why don't they book the reservation they want right now and try to add the last night at the 7 month mark? At that point they can check to see if cancellations have opened up the night they need, or they can change to another resort if available. I would think it would be a much better chance for cancellations to open up one night rather than a whole week.

There's no guarantee that there will be any availability at the 7 month mark at any resort, so I'd go ahead and book the trip minus the first night right now. I'm assuming that someone who is renting their points doesn't want to go on the waitlist for a customer, so that is a good option. Too bad they didn't decide on their trip a few months ago when the 11 month window opened.

 

[pmaurer74]

We don't have any historical information to draw from for this year at VWL (due to construction) but I think there may be a good chance that there will be a number of cancellations at the 7 month mark. We are considering doing just that for our December trip which we already have booked at VWL and may change.

But in this case, why don't they book the reservation they want right now and try to add the last night at the 7 month mark? At that point they can check to see if cancellations have opened up the night they need, or they can change to another resort if available. I would think it would be a much better chance for cancellations to open up one night rather than a whole week.

There's no guarantee that there will be any availability at the 7 month mark at any resort, so I'd go ahead and book the trip minus the first night right now. I'm assuming that someone who is renting their points doesn't want to go on the waitlist for a customer, so that is a good option. Too bad they didn't decide on their trip a few months ago when the 11 month window opened.

I tried to convince them to book a month ago. When renting points it is tough though because it is a 100% commitment with no changes. Plus had we done that there would have been an issue. The school calendar just came out a few days ago affecting our trips for December, she would have had to change her dates. I don't think you can do that when renting.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Trying to decide about Spring Break 2017 ( last week of March ). Anybody know what the chances the new pool will be open by then are? Kinda have to start thinking ahead.

 

[Granny]

I tried to convince them to book a month ago. When renting points it is tough though because it is a 100% commitment with no changes. Plus had we done that there would have been an issue. The school calendar just came out a few days ago affecting our trips for December, she would have had to change her dates. I don't think you can do that when renting.

That depends entirely on the person renting the points. I wouldn't expect anyone to waitlist for someone wanting to rent a reservation. Regardless, maybe waiting for the 7 month mark may be the easiest way. I do think there may be some cancellations at VWL but the owner will have to be ready to jump in right away for the customer at the 7 month mark. Hope it works out for them.

 

[Granny]

Trying to decide about Spring Break 2017 ( last week of March ). Anybody know what the chances the new pool will be open by then are? Kinda have to start thinking ahead.

Nobody knows, but I think there is very little chance it will be open next year at all. With all the construction in the area, I can't see them opening the pool. Keep in mind that not only do they need to build the new pool but there are also additional buildings in the immediate area that will need to be built. Personally, I don't expect that pool to be available until they have built all the buildings and the cabins on that end. I have no knowledge of that other than my gut feeling.

 

[sleepydog25]

I must agree with Tom. I don't see the new pool opening until almost all (if not all) of the major building construction is done since where the pool will sit is currently the staging area for all the other construction. While I suppose they could ramp up the pace of the new resort build, anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise. Poly took forever (still going?), and even at the new VWL, I believe they started demo back in October and here it is April--all there is flattened land and pipes sticking up out of the ground. I've felt since they started that construction would go well into 2018. I still believe that.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Granny & Sleepy:

Thanks for your insights. I to had the same suspicions and I just can't do Spring Break with the one pool. On to other options.

BTW, VGC was awesome last week. I enjoyed that pool area much. Also, major ride attraction density was very interesting -- California had 14 spread between 2 parks all within walking distance compared to Florida with 15 spread between 4 parks. I found this interesting.

 

[sleepydog25]

Yes, DL is a totally different experience. What we liked most about DL was the lack of necessity in planning meals diligently. So many options and most easy to get into. Having DTD right there makes eating out of the parks quite simple, too. Overall, we still enjoy the destination that is WDW, as opposed to the two theme parks that DL represents. Different vibes but both wonderful.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Trying to decide about Spring Break 2017 . . . . . . . . . . .

The only time of the year we refuse to go to The World. . . . . . . the only time of the year I found no water in the hot tub after the college group got out. I swear I saw one of them dive into the tub head first; and never spilled his beer.

 

[Granny]

The only time of the year we refuse to go to The World. . . . . . . the only time of the year I found no water in the hot tub after the college group got out. I swear I saw one of them dive into the tub head first; and never spilled his beer.

DDad...too funny. Except it really isn't, is it? We are with you on Spring Break as our only verboten time to go.

 

[twinklebug]

That's a great story DDad!

There are only two times I won't go to Disney: Easter week & Spring Break. Although I'm not sure if I could handle Jersey week as I've heard similar complaints about that.

Being a quiet introvert, I was never a spring break type kid. However, I did once head down to my parent's condo on Myrtle Beach with my brother and his friends - came home resembling a lobster. You folk would laugh so hard if I posted the 80's big hair pic my brother took of me at the airport heading home. What a wreck, LOL.

How can college kids can afford to go to Disney on spring break? I was always a penny shy from bankruptcy in college. With DVC I can understand one kiddo may have talked mom/dad into taking out a 2 bedroom, and then inviting half the campus along, but in general...???

 

[Kathymford]

As proud DINKs (double income, no kids), my bf and I love that we don't have to go to the world during peak times. I am so bummed at the time of year RunDisney has placed the Star Wars Dark Side run. We want to do the Star Wars Coast-to-Coast races next year and when I look at the dates I am horrified. It's only a week after Easter. What? Do you know how many points that is??? And how stupid crowded the parks will be? I thought Disney liked to put the races on during slow times to get people there. *sigh* oh well. What I will do for all that bling I guess. #irunforbling.

 

[Lakegirl]

I was really hoping for most construction to be done by Late August 2017, but I think you are right Granny. Maybe for our April 2018 trip??

 

[jimmytammy]

If we go anytime around Spring Break, we do so 1st week of Mar. It tends to be not so bad then, but give it another week, whew, whole different game. We love to go to Braves Spring training games over at WWOS