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

[Lakegirl]

Thanks so much guys. Tough choice.

 

[Starwind]

You will love the Poly we stayed in April and feel I was spoiled. Between the monorail to the MK and a quick walk to the TTC and I also loved the DVC pool.

You will love the Poly we stayed in April and feel I was spoiled. Between the monorail to the MK and a quick walk to the TTC and I also loved the DVC pool.

We hope so. We've visited Poly before and walked the grounds. And Dole Whip.

Deanne

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We have now booked our one-night stay at WL (hotel-side) for after our Dec 2017 B2B cruise on the Fantasy.

(says very quietly) IF at some point before then the new WL DVC (sorry forget what it is called) is open in the south wing for our date, we will switch to one of those rooms.

While WL is where we feel "at home" and we stay there each trip to WDW, I must confess that this trip we will start with two nights at Poly, where we have never stayed but always wanted to try, before the cruise.

Of course, since we are booking hotel rooms (or a DVC room as a "hotel room" via Disney), we are hoping for room only discounts to appear sometime in the next year ;-)

SW

Shhhhh - don't tell anyone but my next two stays are at Poly. Had a stay there last year too. Otherwise I hadn't stayed there since the 90's!

 

[Starwind]

Shhhhh - don't tell anyone but my next two stays are at Poly. Had a stay there last year too. Otherwise I hadn't stayed there since the 90's!

We'll just keep that between you, me, and the fencepost

I do have a question for the group, though.

During our stay at Poly, we plan to have an early morning breakfast at Whispering Canyon (see, we will be getting LOTS of WL in) and then head off to Typhoon Lagoon for several hours (keeping in mind it will be December and the weather may dictate no water park for us! but I do have nice warm fuzzies thinking about drifting on the lazy river for... hours....).

If the Whispering Canyon reservation were for about 0730-ish... what would be the best way to get FROM Poly TO Wilderness Lodge ?? I don't mind arriving early -- it will give us time to wander and soak up the atmosphere in anticipation of our actual stay there two weeks later

I have done the reverse for that time of morning, which works out great (first boat launch WL to Contemporary, then first monorail to Poly, arrive by before 0715 to Poly). Pretty sure it won't work nearly so well "in reverse".

I thought of Poly boat launch to MK then boat launch to WL, but if memory serves the MK launches don't start that early.

Would Uber or a Taxi be our best option ?

SW

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We'll just keep that between you, me, and the fencepost

I do have a question for the group, though.

During our stay at Poly, we plan to have an early morning breakfast at Whispering Canyon (see, we will be getting LOTS of WL in) and then head off to Typhoon Lagoon for several hours (keeping in mind it will be December and the weather may dictate no water park for us! but I do have nice warm fuzzies thinking about drifting on the lazy river for... hours....).

If the Whispering Canyon reservation were for about 0730-ish... what would be the best way to get FROM Poly TO Wilderness Lodge ?? I don't mind arriving early -- it will give us time to wander and soak up the atmosphere in anticipation of our actual stay there two weeks later

I have done the reverse for that time of morning, which works out great (first boat launch WL to Contemporary, then first monorail to Poly, arrive by before 0715 to Poly). Pretty sure it won't work nearly so well "in reverse".

I thought of Poly boat launch to MK then boat launch to WL, but if memory serves the MK launches don't start that early.

Would Uber or a Taxi be our best option ?

SW

It could be somewhat dependent on when MK opens so when the launches or monorail start running. If the monorail is running then I'd think that to CR and then boat over to WL would also work.

But for ease, I'd do a taxi or uber.

 

[Granny]

... And Dole Whip.

 

[wildernessDad]

I'd be shocked if anybody here has not seen this, but since many of us have upcoming vacations, I thought it would be appropriate to post this. Enjoy.

 

[ottawagreg]

I'd be shocked if anybody here has not seen this, but since many of us have upcoming vacations, I thought it would be appropriate to post this. Enjoy.

I had not seen this video, i don't explore the web enough. She won't get far without a magic band. She has nice view of hidden springs pool though! And those trees!

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

I'd be shocked if anybody here has not seen this, but since many of us have upcoming vacations, I thought it would be appropriate to post this. Enjoy.

Thanks for sharing - I had not seen it.

 

[sleepydog25]

I'd be shocked if anybody here has not seen this, but since many of us have upcoming vacations, I thought it would be appropriate to post this. Enjoy.

I miss Samantha!!

 

[Muushka]

Floss
We love CSR! It is our favorite among the moderates. PO Riverside is a close second(Barb, I know, I know, its Dixie Landings)if not for anything other than Yee Ha Bob. The rooms at CSR are very nice, maybe a bit more roomy than other mods. The atmosphere is cool, the pool is awesome, dare I say, the best on property, IMO. I think what really jumps out at me most is how the resort feels like a Deluxe. The variety of restaurants, lounges, amenities are more vast than other mods. This tends to be because its designed as a convention hotel. But it doesn't feel like a convention place, if that makes sense. It feels family oriented. Grab a bite at Maya Grill if you are there long enough, if not the QS place is pretty decent too. A little more to choose from there than most QS at other resorts.

I saw that!!! Yes, I do check in here pretty regularly these days since we will be there (well, not VWL) in a month.

I get so sad when I see the pictures of the construction. The elimination of our trees but not the trees in front of the new villas.
Sigh........I hate change, can you tell????

On a side note, We're cat-less. Yes, for those who know me well, it is hard to believe, but true.
We had her for 12 years but she lived in our backyard for 4 years until I figured out that she was homeless.
And feral!
My beloved Lucy passed away last Friday. Lucy was my feral kitty that literally took me years to turn into a pet. And what a pet she was.
But she passed away without the vet's assistance, which I was very grateful for. RIP Lucy
We both have allergies so it is wise not to have cats. Boo hoo.

Thanks for listening my friends.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So sorry to hear that Muushka!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Berta!!!!
Hope you're doing well and have a wonderful day!​

 

[sleepydog25]

I saw that!!! Yes, I do check in here pretty regularly these days since we will be there (well, not VWL) in a month.

I get so sad when I see the pictures of the construction. The elimination of our trees but not the trees in front of the new villas.
Sigh........I hate change, can you tell????

On a side note, We're cat-less. Yes, for those who know me well, it is hard to believe, but true.
We had her for 12 years but she lived in our backyard for 4 years until I figured out that she was homeless.
And feral!
My beloved Lucy passed away last Friday. Lucy was my feral kitty that literally took me years to turn into a pet. And what a pet she was.
But she passed away without the vet's assistance, which I was very grateful for. RIP Lucy
We both have allergies so it is wise not to have cats. Boo hoo.

Thanks for listening my friends.

Condolences. Having had (and lost) many cats over the years, it's a tough pill to swallow. We can only remember how much they enriched (and occasionally disrupted) our lives.

 

[twokats]

Muush, sorry for your loss. My cat before I switched to my dogs I had for over 17 years. They can become so much in our lives.

Happy birthday, Berta!

 

[Granny]

Barb...very sorry to hear about your cat. From your previous descriptions, we know how much a part of your family she has been over the years. As you are going through this time, please remember how much better Lucy's life became after you took her in. I know you are missing her, and prayers of solace and comfort are going up for you and Chuck.

 

[sleepydog25]

If a) I figure out how to do it, and b) feel like not being lazy, I will share a photo of the new pool building at the Poly. Luv is there now and says that it's a large building and only appears to hold a QS and a bar. Her inference is that though the new beach building at WL looks rather imposing, it could very well (and likely will) only be a QS locale and perhaps a new bar.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Muush - - -

 

[Granny]

If a) I figure out how to do it, and b) feel like not being lazy, I will share a photo of the new pool building at the Poly. Luv is there now and says that it's a large building and only appears to hold a QS and a bar. Her inference is that though the new beach building at WL looks rather imposing, it could very well (and likely will) only be a QS locale and perhaps a new bar.

A QS would be in line with what a CM told DDad, Di and myself a few months ago. I haven't seen any reason to think that it would be more than that, except possibly adding a bar for drinks and smoothies (like Leaping Libations at BWV). My guess at this point is that the new building by the lake will be QS with inside and outside seating. If so, it may spell the end of Roaring Fork and possibly Trout Pass Bar. Stay tuned.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you all for your kind words. It's like coming home visiting this thread.