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

[Granny]

Julie...thank you so much for the stunning photographs! I've always wanted to visit New Zealand and Australia and you've added to that desire with your great pictures. I don't know that we'll ever make the trip (DW thinks Hawaii is too far to travel) but I appreciate the chance to visit vicariously through your photos. Glad you had a great trip, and thanks for taking the time to post the pictures!

 

[Granny]

Hmmmm, I didn't know that, and you bring up a valid point. How do we know new owners won't be competing with us for the 11 month window? I can actually see DVC allowing the new owners the benefit, yet not giving us the same reciprocity.

Corinne...As horselover indicated, the new resort will be separate and there will not be reciprocal booking benefits at the 11 month window. I'm sure that would violate our rights as VWL home resort owners if Disney gave the new resort booking advantages at VWL.

What's also interesting about the cabin locations, are the trees and underbrush between the cabins on the right hand side and the water. The cabins on the left side are much closer to the water without all the trees and greenery in the way.
Either Disney is going to be doing some big time brush cleanup or the right hand cabins won't have much of a water view...

Cindy...we've noticed that as well. Not sure why Disney would have left the trees along the shore line. Maybe they'll clear some out to put the cabins in but leave some trees between the cabins to create a little privacy? That would actually be kind of nice. As you say, it's hard to believe they will put cabins near the lake shore but block their view of Bay Lake.

 

[Corinne]

Julie, wow!! Great photos, thanks for sharing!

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Birthday, Liz!!

Nice pictures, Cindy, and thank you! As for the cabins, I'd be a bit surprised if they did much more clearing of the trees. My guess is that the extra thinning of the vegetation on the north side of the main Lodge for those dozen cabins is because they'll offer those as MK/Wishes views (despite the trees on the island between WL and MK unless they trim them, too). The 14 cabins on the VWL side of the main Lodge wouldn't have a real view of either MK or Wishes no matter if they sat right on the water. Thus, I'm making a declaration here: there will not only be a new points chart for the Copper Creek build, but that chart will have a dual-points system for the cabins with higher points needed for the MK/Wishes cabins and slightly lower for those near the Classic VWL. You heard it here first.

 

[Granny]

Thus, I'm making a declaration here: there will not only be a new points chart for the Copper Creek build, but that chart will have a dual-points system for the cabins with higher points needed for the MK/Wishes cabins and slightly lower for those near the Classic VWL. You heard it here first.

I'll take that bet. Even though some of the cabins will be able to see part of the Wishes fireworks, I don't know that they will be able to claim a "MK View" like BLT. IMHO, it is more likely that the cabins will all have the same point schedule with some having some decent views of Wishes. I'm thinking of BLT which has Lake View villas, some of which have a pretty nice view of Wishes (on the outer and northern side of the "C"). Lots of people request those and only some of those requests are met. Similarly, the Bungalows at the Polynesian probably have a number of people requesting "away from the Ferry" but they all have the same point schedule. I'm predicting only one point schedule for the CCV Cabins.

However, it will be interesting to see if there is a separate point schedule for the South Wing conversion villas. Traditionally, Disney commanded a premium for "courtyard view" rooms overlooking the main pool. My guess is that with the views of Bay Lake and the new pool, the points will be the same on both sides of the hall for that too. We'll see!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'll take that bet. Even though some of the cabins will be able to see part of the Wishes fireworks, I don't know that they will be able to claim a "MK View" like BLT. IMHO, it is more likely that the cabins will all have the same point schedule with some having some decent views of Wishes. I'm thinking of BLT which has Lake View villas, some of which have a pretty nice view of Wishes (on the outer and northern side of the "C"). Lots of people request those and only some of those requests are met. Similarly, the Bungalows at the Polynesian probably have a number of people requesting "away from the Ferry" but they all have the same point schedule. I'm predicting only one point schedule for the CCV Cabins.

However, it will be interesting to see if there is a separate point schedule for the South Wing conversion villas. Traditionally, Disney commanded a premium for "courtyard view" rooms overlooking the main pool. My guess is that with the views of Bay Lake and the new pool, the points will be the same on both sides of the hall for that too. We'll see!

You're on! I say 1,000 Air Dollars (similar to an air guitar) to the winner! Anybody else want to get in on the action?

 

[Granny]

You're on! I say 1,000 Air Dollars (similar to an air guitar) to the winner!

Deal!

 

[ottawagreg]

Hello everyone. It has been a long while since I have posted here. Perhaps some you recall who I am. Have had very little free time to do much of anything except work, family and church duties. Hopefully not in that order. Anyway I'm sitting on the back porch resting. Thought I might pop in and see what the groupies are up to. Have I missed anything new? I see the Boulder Ridge topic. I wonder how long it took them to come up with that. There is a boulder ridge in Illinois. Go figure. Usually boulders are stacked up at end of fields, but I don't think that qualifies as a ridge. There is a place near me called cinder ridge. It is an old strip mine that they hauled coal out of. Now it's a golf course. Well either way I'm sure it will be magical. This talk of betting got me energetic enough to throw my opinion into the mix. Perhaps one could see some of the pyrotechnics by the castle on the north side, but I would not want that over the other cabins by our VWL. It seems like a very long way from everything on north side. Especially if one wanted cocktails and pool side. The south side is the place to be. Closer to the buses and both pools, as well as the new trout pass bar and grill. Just my opinion.

OKW in under four weeks now. Ten nights. Our longest trip ever. Too bad we will be at turtle pond or peninsula road cul de sac and not VWL. I would trade it for the dumpster view and hidden springs pool in a heart beat. Have a great day tomorrow. And may all you wilderness lodge dreams come true. Especially the club level and buffalo topiary ones!!

 

[horselover]

Julie...thank you so much for the stunning photographs! I've always wanted to visit New Zealand and Australia and you've added to that desire with your great pictures. I don't know that we'll ever make the trip (DW thinks Hawaii is too far to travel) but I appreciate the chance to visit vicariously through your photos. Glad you had a great trip, and thanks for taking the time to post the pictures!

Thanks Tom. I hope you might be able to convince her to make the trip one day. You could always break it up into smaller chunks. A night in LA, couple days in Aulani (or anywhere in HI really), then on to NZ. I can be done!

Thus, I'm making a declaration here: there will not only be a new points chart for the Copper Creek build, but that chart will have a dual-points system for the cabins with higher points needed for the MK/Wishes cabins and slightly lower for those near the Classic VWL. You heard it here first.

I bet we're going to see a new point chart for VWL too. Now that the trees are gone there really are lake views. We're going to have to pay for that view I predict.

Remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice today.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

The point charts have to remain neutral, so an increase in points for the lake side rooms would mean a decrease in points for the rooms on the opposite side. That would be great as I'd gladly book the non lake view rooms for less points. I've found that once one stays in the dumpster view room for 10 nights that the lake views are overrated

 

[rkstocke5609]

The point charts have to remain neutral, so an increase in points for the lake side rooms would mean a decrease in points for the rooms on the opposite side. That would be great as I'd gladly book the non lake view rooms for less points. I've found that once one stays in the dumpster view room for 10 nights that the lake views are overrated

Oh, bring it on. I was going to book bus side anyways in favor of "cabin view" and if it costs fewer points -- BONUS!

 

[sleepydog25]

I bet we're going to see a new point chart for VWL too. Now that the trees are gone there really are lake views. We're going to have to pay for that view I predict.

Good point and likely to happen. As pointed out, a reallocation of points would then be in for other rooms, so it would offer a bit more flexibility for VWL owners.

 

[sleepydog25]

Remembering those that made the ultimate sacrifice today.

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Absolutely. Like most other holiday observances, this one gets lost in all the car sales, weekend specials, and talk of being with family for a cookout, but it's always good to remember that many had to give their lives in order for us to buy that Honda, stock up on shoes, and grill the burgers with our relatives. May we never forget.

 

[Granny]

Hello everyone. It has been a long while since I have posted here. Perhaps some you recall who I am. Have had very little free time to do much of anything except work, family and church duties. Hopefully not in that order. Anyway I'm sitting on the back porch resting. Thought I might pop in and see what the groupies are up to. Have I missed anything new? I see the Boulder Ridge topic. I wonder how long it took them to come up with that. There is a boulder ridge in Illinois. Go figure. Usually boulders are stacked up at end of fields, but I don't think that qualifies as a ridge. There is a place near me called cinder ridge. It is an old strip mine that they hauled coal out of. Now it's a golf course. Well either way I'm sure it will be magical. This talk of betting got me energetic enough to throw my opinion into the mix. Perhaps one could see some of the pyrotechnics by the castle on the north side, but I would not want that over the other cabins by our VWL. It seems like a very long way from everything on north side. Especially if one wanted cocktails and pool side. The south side is the place to be. Closer to the buses and both pools, as well as the new trout pass bar and grill. Just my opinion.

OKW in under four weeks now. Ten nights. Our longest trip ever. Too bad we will be at turtle pond or peninsula road cul de sac and not VWL. I would trade it for the dumpster view and hidden springs pool in a heart beat. Have a great day tomorrow. And may all you wilderness lodge dreams come true. Especially the club level and buffalo topiary ones!!

Greg...great to hear from you! And I hope you have an awesome trip. 10 nights at OKW sounds mighty nice right about now!

Thanks Tom. I hope you might be able to convince her to make the trip one day. You could always break it up into smaller chunks. A night in LA, couple days in Aulani (or anywhere in HI really), then on to NZ. I can be done!

Great idea Julie. That really would be a bucket list trip to DL, Aulani and Down Under. Who knows, it could happen!

I bet we're going to see a new point chart for VWL too. Now that the trees are gone there really are lake views. We're going to have to pay for that view I predict.

I'm with the others who think this would be a great thing. I love the SV villas at BWV...such a great deal. It would be great if they had a similar point schedule at VWL. But the best reason for two view categories is that KAT4DISNEY would finally be assured of getting placed on the side of VWL that she requests!

 

[Granny]

 

[horselover]

The point charts have to remain neutral, so an increase in points for the lake side rooms would mean a decrease in points for the rooms on the opposite side. That would be great as I'd gladly book the non lake view rooms for less points. I've found that once one stays in the dumpster view room for 10 nights that the lake views are overrated

Yes I understand that & I think it could happen. I too would be all over lower cost woods view. I like to enjoy my peaceful balcony. If the new pool is a larger feature pool it's not going to be so peaceful on the lake side. I'll gladly book the swamp view!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm with the others who think this would be a great thing. I love the SV villas at BWV...such a great deal. It would be great if they had a similar point schedule at VWL. But the best reason for two view categories is that KAT4DISNEY would finally be assured of getting placed on the side of VWL that she requests!

Thanks for the positive thoughts Granny! I suspect though they would overbook the lakeview and I'd still end up on the bus side AND paying the higher points! The day I get a room there on the lakeside you all are going to be inundated with pictures of the view!

 

[rkstocke5609]

I really don't want any "Boulder Ridge" enhancements appearing in the VWL lobby area. It is such a special place of peace & quiet and is so perfect the way it is. All the nooks & crannies to read a book, play a game, etc. Let's all say a prayer and hope they leave it alone!

 

[pmaurer74]

I am hoping to visit WL in one week and will update with construction photos if I can. Staying at Boardwalk this time.

 

[Lakegirl]

Hello everyone. It has been a long while since I have posted here. Perhaps some you recall who I am. Have had very little free time to do much of anything except work, family and church duties. Hopefully not in that order. Anyway I'm sitting on the back porch resting. Thought I might pop in and see what the groupies are up to. Have I missed anything new? I see the Boulder Ridge topic. I wonder how long it took them to come up with that. There is a boulder ridge in Illinois. Go figure. Usually boulders are stacked up at end of fields, but I don't think that qualifies as a ridge. There is a place near me called cinder ridge. It is an old strip mine that they hauled coal out of. Now it's a golf course. Well either way I'm sure it will be magical. This talk of betting got me energetic enough to throw my opinion into the mix. Perhaps one could see some of the pyrotechnics by the castle on the north side, but I would not want that over the other cabins by our VWL. It seems like a very long way from everything on north side. Especially if one wanted cocktails and pool side. The south side is the place to be. Closer to the buses and both pools, as well as the new trout pass bar and grill. Just my opinion.

OKW in under four weeks now. Ten nights. Our longest trip ever. Too bad we will be at turtle pond or peninsula road cul de sac and not VWL. I would trade it for the dumpster view and hidden springs pool in a heart beat. Have a great day tomorrow. And may all you wilderness lodge dreams come true. Especially the club level and buffalo topiary ones!!

I think you will over the 10 days. I have found that is perfect. Any longer and the kids gets antsy. I on the pet her hand could do 14 Enjoy!!