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

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm trying to come to grips with my innate desires of what I want VWL to be and what I fear it will be. Reconciling the two ain't easy.

I agree Sleepy and am right there too. I'm sure it will be fine etc, etc. But I really liked what was already there so it being fine, even nice, doesn't matter a whole lot, you know what I mean? When I wanted a busier atmosphere there were other locations to stay. When I wanted complete relaxation with a good dose of nature, there was VWL. I don't think that will be completely lost but can't see how some of it won't be in comparison.

Yeah, compared to cameras these days, the one I had sucked (even compared to film - early digital was trash). Add a couple of years of paint fade for the sun and it makes more sense.

Of course now I've realized that maybe my theory of "oh, I already have a picture of the xyz from last trip, it hasn't changed" is not a good one. 6 trips over 12 years and that's the only picture I have of the villas.

The pictures I posted above of the views from WL were early digital too. Low light was pretty sketchy then! And it all seemed so miraculous at the time! Great point on repeat shots over the years! Sometimes you don't know what your capturing over time until you have a long history of it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday @DaveH !!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . I'll be down in Sept. I have a trip to Trout Pass on my agenda for one of the afternoons. . . . . . . . .

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday DaveH!!!!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday DaveH !!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday DaveH

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

While looking at Google Earth today:

Feb 2015



March 2016

 

[horselover]

While looking at Google Earth today:

Feb 2015

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March 2016

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[Granny]

In my best Captain Jack Sparrow voice...."but where's the trees?"

 

[sleepydog25]

Sigh. . .

 

[Kathymford]

Wow. That really puts into perspective the number of trees they removed.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

In my best Captain Jack Sparrow voice...."but where's the trees?"

Sigh. . .

Wow. That really puts into perspective the number of trees they removed.

Sorry guys!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

.....oh we got trouble,
Right here in River City!
With a capital "T"
and that rhymes with um....."T"
And that stands for Turkey (legs)..........

Now I have to figure out how to break the news to DH that in addition to AK, there're no more turkey legs at DHS! This is bad. Really bad. It might mean planning a visit into MK or Epcot every day. Of course, Universal has them. I really don't get what management at Disney TP's are thinking anymore. And I can't even explain what this will mean to DH. I think there's even been a trip or two where he's had a Turkey leg every day. We go to a rib fest and guess what he gets....a turkey leg.

 

[horselover]

.....oh we got trouble,
Right here in River City!
With a capital "T"
and that rhymes with um....."T"
And that stands for Turkey (legs)..........

Now I have to figure out how to break the news to DH that in addition to AK, there're no more turkey legs at DHS! This is bad. Really bad. It might mean planning a visit into MK or Epcot every day. Of course, Universal has them. I really don't get what management at Disney TP's are thinking anymore. And I can't even explain what this will mean to DH. I think there's even been a trip or two where he's had a Turkey leg every day. We go to a rib fest and guess what he gets....a turkey leg.

In all my trips to Disney I have not had a single turkey leg. No one in my family has either. They smell like ham which I find very odd considering it'd turkey. Sorry for tour DH.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

In all my trips to Disney I have not had a single turkey leg. No one in my family has either. They smell like ham which I find very odd considering it'd turkey. Sorry for tour DH.

Thanks Julie!

They also pretty much taste like ham! It's so funny because the first time DH had one he was soooo disappointed it was smoked. Now he loves them.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And my last sharing snippet of the day (weather needs to cool down so I can get out of the house and not spend so much time on the computer! lol)

New refillable mugs - no handles!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/refillable-mug-faq-new.3437666/page-21#post-56172171

Word also is new freestyle coke machines will be going in at the resorts. It's rare for me to have a soda anymore so I'm not too affected although I might be tempted to mix up a grape soda or two. It's more bad news for DH though I'm afraid. He uses the mugs we have year round for coffee and likes the handles. At least he has a good supply built up!

 

[pmaurer74]

And my last sharing snippet of the day (weather needs to cool down so I can get out of the house and not spend so much time on the computer! lol)

New refillable mugs - no handles!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/refillable-mug-faq-new.3437666/page-21#post-56172171

Word also is new freestyle coke machines will be going in at the resorts. It's rare for me to have a soda anymore so I'm not too affected although I might be tempted to mix up a grape soda or two. It's more bad news for DH though I'm afraid. He uses the mugs we have year round for coffee and likes the handles. At least he has a good supply built up!

awesome about the freestyle Coke machine not so much about the no handled mugs. I am planning to bring my old mugs in December.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Wow. I feel funny. I beamed over to the new refillable mug thread listed above. I looked around, saw names of those I didn't know; I felt like I was sneaking around in someone else's bedroom! How weird! Sorry, just me bein' me.

 

[Granny]

Wow. I feel funny. I beamed over to the new refillable mug thread listed above. I looked around, saw names of those I didn't know; I felt like I was sneaking around in someone else's bedroom! How weird! Sorry, just me bein' me.

Too funny DDad! Don't worry, you're back home safe and sound among friends.

Kathy...I've noticed the disappearing turkey leg stands and thought I had imagined that they were there. This one is a head scratcher as it seemed that they always did pretty good business. I've tried them before several years ago and they were okay but haven't felt the urge to try them again. Sorry for your husband's woes with the turkey legs and handle-less mugs.

I'm good with the soda options...DW and I both like Diet Coke with cherry and sometimes I like a decaf Diet Coke so it will be great to have options.

 

[wildernessDad]

While looking at Google Earth today:

Feb 2015

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March 2016

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There is a small buffer of trees along the waterline, probably kept there for now to hide the mess from those on the water. I figure that eventually, those trees will be removed once they start putting the cabins in.