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

[Granny]

I've been out of the loop of late, and haven't been paying very close attention to DVC. What's the latest on the upgrades at VWL? Will our ownership change? Will there be two classifications of owners at VWL? I've looked on the internet and the DVC Disney site, but I'm not seeing anything official.

I've noticed the resale price at VWL has gone up considerably, and I'm assuming it's because of the bungalows.

Hi Olaf!

Disney is building a completely separate DVC resort at Wilderness Lodge...its name will be Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. It will not be part of our membership at VWL, which is being re-named to be called Boulder Ridge Villas. Our ownership is not impacted for the resort we own at. The new resort will have cabins along Bay Lake and is converting some or all of the South wing of Wilderness Lodge to the new DVC resort.

All Disney has officially said is that they are building a new DVC resort at Wilderness Lodge, and they have released the names of the new resort as well as the re-naming of VWL. Everything beyond that is speculation. Here's a thread with a ton of information about it: http://www.disboards.com/threads/bo...ilderness-lodge-dvc-expansion-thread.3410778/

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy, I sent you a PM a few days ago with our dates of Nov 30 - Dec 10 at the Villas.

Which I took care of. . .couple of minutes ago. . .

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi Olaf!

Disney is building a completely separate DVC resort at Wilderness Lodge...its name will be Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. It will not be part of our membership at VWL, which is being re-named to be called Boulder Ridge Villas. Our ownership is not impacted for the resort we own at. The new resort will have cabins along Bay Lake and is converting some or all of the South wing of Wilderness Lodge to the new DVC resort.

All Disney has officially said is that they are building a new DVC resort at Wilderness Lodge, and they have released the names of the new resort as well as the re-naming of VWL. Everything beyond that is speculation. Here's a thread with a ton of information about it: http://www.disboards.com/threads/bo...ilderness-lodge-dvc-expansion-thread.3410778/

What he said. As for the jump in resale prices, I've not been tracking those of late. If, indeed, they are rising, my concern (based on some conversations on other threads and sites) is that some folks are buying Classic VWL thinking they will get the 11-month booking privilege at the new Coppery Doppery Villas for a price much less than the expected buy-in to Copper Mine Rivulet Villas & Cabinets. To paraphrase Granny: not gonna happen.

 

[pmaurer74]

What he said. As for the jump in resale prices, I've not been tracking those of late. If, indeed, they are rising, my concern (based on some conversations on other threads and sites) is that some folks are buying Classic VWL thinking they will get the 11-month booking privilege at the new Coppery Doppery Villas for a price much less than the expected buy-in to Copper Mine Rivulet Villas & Cabinets. To paraphrase Granny: not gonna happen.

prices have been going up for awhile. They have ticked down a tad since the resale issue a few months ago but still about $7 per point higher than a year ago.

 

[pmaurer74]

Quick Breakdown of Potential Groupie Meet-ees
Keep in mind this list may be incomplete though I've updated as I've been notified. Further, everyone will have certain plans and schedules already so might not be able to join in with a Groupie Meet. Hopefully, though, this will at least provide a snapshot of those in and around WDW from Thanksgiving through New Year's.

November
bobbiwoz 28 Nov-4 Dec VGF & BWV
twokats 30 Nov-10 Dec VWL

December
jimmytammy 8-16 BWV SIL's first trip to WDW!!
wildernessDad 9-13 VWL
bobbiwoz 11-15 BWV
wildernessDad 13-16 AKV
Granny 7-15 VWL
Corinne 10-14 BC (CL)
DiznyDi & Dad 10-17 VWL
horselover 21-28 VWL
bobbiwoz 30 Dec-4 Jan OKW

We are there Dec. 17-22 - VWL Big family trip - 2 two bedroom villas, dates may change by a day or two depending upon airfare which is outrageous right now.

 

[Olaf]

Hmmm, the last time I looked at resales (I can't remember when), they were in the $70's per point, now they're running from $85 to $99. Maybe just price increases? I have no intention of selling, so I'm not that aware of what's been going on.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Happy Birthday KAT4DISNEY ! !!!

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

We are there Dec. 17-22 - VWL Big family trip - 2 two bedroom villas, dates may change by a day or two depending upon airfare which is outrageous right now.

I added you to the First Page, and to the Meet-ee list on the previous page.

 

[twokats]

Which I took care of. . .couple of minutes ago. . .

Thank you Sleepy!

 

[pmaurer74]

I ma going to have to waitlist a studio for Dec. 15 and 16. What are my chances of it going through?

 

[Granny]

I ma going to have to waitlist a studio for Dec. 15 and 16. What are my chances of it going through?

I can't give you odds on waitlists, especially since we are within the 7 month time frame so anyone can waitlist for those nights. I've heard on these boards that many have had success with the waitlist. Sadly, we never have but I hope that it works out for you. Sounds like a great trip with family!

 

[Granny]

Surely none of the Groupie fathers will get a card like this!






Happy Father's Day to Groupie Dads!

 

[sleepydog25]

I ma going to have to waitlist a studio for Dec. 15 and 16. What are my chances of it going through?

I agree with Granny. I think your odds of a waitlist coming through are fairly good. Given that construction is ongoing at VWL, many are opting not to stay there. Best of luck!

 

[pmaurer74]

I can't give you odds on waitlists, especially since we are within the 7 month time frame so anyone can waitlist for those nights. I've heard on these boards that many have had success with the waitlist. Sadly, we never have but I hope that it works out for you. Sounds like a great trip with family!

yes 13 of us! I make ADRS tomorrow, wish me luck. I got free airfare for the way down so we are leaving two days sooner than planned to take advantage. We had enough points for 4 one way tickets... now if just the pricing for the way back would come down, they are so high! This is why I need a studio for two days before the big family trip! I am trying to convince DH to add two days before and two days after for the cheapest airfare but he does not want a 9 day trip (I would love it!) We would have 2-3 reservations though with would be a pain!

 

[ErinC]

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads! Hope you all are having extra special days today!

ADR's for 13! Yikes! I love family trips but sometimes they can be stressful on the planner (usually me). Hopefully your wait list will come through. Does anyone know if they are keeping the Villas full? Last year when we stayed at Christmas, they tried to get us to move resorts. We opted to stay and not move. We got some extra fast passes that made our lives much easier Christmas week. But I felt like the resort was not full while we were there. Are they still using all the rooms?

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads! Hope you all are having extra special days today!

ADR's for 13! Yikes! I love family trips but sometimes they can be stressful on the planner (usually me). Hopefully your wait list will come through. Does anyone know if they are keeping the Villas full? Last year when we stayed at Christmas, they tried to get us to move resorts. We opted to stay and not move. We got some extra fast passes that made our lives much easier Christmas week. But I felt like the resort was not full while we were there. Are they still using all the rooms?

Not sure if all the rooms are getting booked, but pretty much all reports coming out of the Lodge (and our experience in mid-Feb) claim that the crowd level at the Lodge is noticeably down which makes sense given the whole south wing can't be booked.

 

[jimmytammy]

Once again, a day late and a dollar short, but...
Happy Fathers Day!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Once again, a day late and a dollar short, but...
Happy Fathers Day!!

Yeah, me too! I hope all Dads enjoyed their special day. Rich said its Father's Day to make breakfast, do the dishes, take care of his loved ones.....

 

[bobbiwoz]

Once again, a day late and a dollar short, but...
Happy Fathers Day!!

I hope the good vibes last for more than the one day!