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

[Granny]

I loved that character!! And it's been me so-o-o many times. . .

I have to admit, Roseanne Roseannadanna was one of my all time favorites as she'd go off on a long diatribe about something she misunderstood. Pretty much like I do!

 

[sleepydog25]

I have to admit, Roseanne Roseannadanna was one of my all time favorites as she'd go off on a long diatribe about something she misunderstood. Pretty much like I do!

Two words: Eagle rights

 

[Starwind]

another neat place for watching fireworks, if you are willing to not see all of them, is riding one of the resort launches. During our last trip we ended up on a resort launch either to or from WL when the fireworks started (I think it was the WL/CR/FW launch). THE driver slowed down and for a few minutes positioned the boat so we could all watch in the quiet. He did have to keep schedule, so we then had to head to the destination. But it was a REALLY neat few minutes and perspective, especially as we got it entirely by chance.

SW

 

[Granny]

Two words: Eagle rights

Three words: Busting School Children.

 

[jimmytammy]

Though I am young enough to remember when Sat. Night Live first hit the airways, my age didn't allow me to tap into the humor so much when Radner, Murray, Ackroyd and the like were going at it. My older siblings had a better comprehension of what was going on so I heard the antics through them. So for me, when the resurgence of the show with Eddie Murphy came along, I was all in and old enough to understand.

My kids even get a kick out of him, his take on characters like Mr. Robinsons Neighborhood( take on Mr. Rodgers except in the Bronx ), Gumby, Stevie Wonder(he and Joe Piscopo as Frank Sinatra singing together), James Brown celebrity hot tub and Little Richard Simmons(a combo of Little Richard and Richard Simmons)and Buckwheat, especially Buckwheat sings all your favorites. He has been known for his potty mouth but he is a comic genius and doesn't need, never needed the potty mouth to be successful IMO.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Good afternoon Groupies,
We checked out of the lodge this morning and have started our long drive home. My better half is taking a shift behind the wheel and I thought I would post some construction pics taken early this morning. It does appear on one of the cabin pics there will be multiple doors at entry.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

They have also started framing a structure near the pool

 

[horselover]

Thanks for the updated pictures DisneyNutzy!

 

[Granny]

Nice sleuthing @DisneyNutzy !

 

[Lakegirl]

Thanks so much for the updates!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Love the pics, DisneyNutzy! HOWEVER, the top two pictures have raised more questions for me. If you'll note the top picture, there are seemingly three doors (or floor-to-ceiling windows) side-by-side-by-side. Drop down to the picture directly beneath it (which appears to be the cabin to the immediate left of the one in the top photo), and instead of three doors/windows, there are two side-by-side and the third is offset into wall at a right angle to those first two. In other words, one cabin has three doors/windows and the other just two with a possible entrance to the bay window area (main living space?). That suggests two different cabin configurations which brings up a few questions, primarily "why?" Does this mean some will be 2BRs and others 3BRs? Or 2BR lockoffs with a studio? Or is it just stylistic design choice? The speculative possibilities are numerous.

 

[wdrl]

Love the pics, DisneyNutzy! HOWEVER, the top two pictures have raised more questions for me. If you'll note the top picture, there are seemingly three doors (or floor-to-ceiling windows) side-by-side-by-side. Drop down to the picture directly beneath it (which appears to be the cabin to the immediate left of the one in the top photo), and instead of three doors/windows, there are two side-by-side and the third is offset into wall at a right angle to those first two. In other words, one cabin has three doors/windows and the other just two with a possible entrance to the bay window area (main living space?). That suggests two different cabin configurations which brings up a few questions, primarily "why?" Does this mean some will be 2BRs and others 3BRs? Or 2BR lockoffs with a studio? Or is it just stylistic design choice? The speculative possibilities are numerous.

I think your eyes are playing tricks on you. I've gone back through all of my photos of the Copper Creek Cabins and they all have the same front:

There is but one entrance door on the front of each cabin and it is in the middle of the cabin's front.

All of the cabins appear to have the same number of cutaways for windows and doors and they all appear in the same location.

The more I look at the Cabins, the more I think they are a variation on the same floorplan as the Poly Bungalows:

 

[twokats]

Greetings from Texas, Groupies!!
Our countdown is 17 days til we are home!
Happy birthday and anniversary to the ones I have missed and welcome to the new groupies.
I don't have a good reason for being MIA so long, I have not been on the boards a lot and have absolutely no excuse.
Muush, so sorry I have missed you on your last few postings. I hope you have a great trip.

Now for my big family announcement, I am still a little in denial, but February 2017, I will be a great grandmother!!! I know Rich and Di, I have told my kids I am too young to be a great grandmother, but right now it seems there is nothing I can do about it. My second oldest granddaughter will have a baby boy!

Hope everyone is doing well. Looking forward to our trip and I will try to be around more before we go.

 

[Granny]

I think your eyes are playing tricks on you. I gone back through all of my photos of the Copper Creek Cabins and they all have the same front:

There is but one entrance door on the front of each cabin and it is in the middle of the cabin's front.

All of the cabins appear to have the same number of cutaways for windows and doors and they all appear in the same location.

The more I look at the Cabins, the more I think they are a variation on the same floorplan as the Poly Bungalows:

wdrl...I like the comparison to the Poly bungalow. Why didn't I think of that?

I think it's safe to say that if the layout is similar to the Poly bungalow, it will be a nice cabin but no way can they get a similar point per night structure for the cabins. I mean, Disney can do what they want but who would choose the CCV cabin over a PBV bungalow if they are similar layout and point requirement?

Hard to say, but I think putting the two pictures together was brilliant!

 

[Granny]

Now for my big family announcement, I am still a little in denial, but February 2017, I will be a great grandmother!!! I know Rich and Di, I have told my kids I am too young to be a great grandmother, but right now it seems there is nothing I can do about it. My second oldest granddaughter will have a baby boy!

Hope everyone is doing well. Looking forward to our trip and I will try to be around more before we go.

Kathy...that is super news for you and your family! And since you are already a GREAT grandmother, I guess this will make you a REALLY GREAT grandmother!

 

[sleepydog25]

Congrats, Kathy!

As for the pics, I suppose what I'm seeing is an optical illusion. Certainly, that makes far more sense; however, I will say that I still see the third doorway/window set apart in the cabin on the left but side-by-side in the cabin to its right in picture 2 by DisneyNutzy. Weird how angles can change perspective.

 

[Muushka]

Muushka - I'd definitely call or email those particular requests to MS at least a week prior to your check in or as soon as you're able to. With the online check in and direct to room I think it's much less likely to be able to change a room from what they've already assigned. You will want them to add a "traveling with xxxx" notation to both the OKW reservations. And you will want the 2BR to be noted to need "a building with an elevator or first floor due to medical reasons". You might still end up with a handicap villa if they aren't otherwise assigned because they are also in those locations but at least you'll have the location you need. Then you can either do online check in or not but don't go into the request section if you do as those types of requests are not normal options and you might erase them. Even when you've done online you can still go to the front desk and see if your requests have been met prior to going to the rooms.snip....

Thanks Kat4. I did make all of the requests when I booked, but MS told me to call OKW about a week prior to arrival and verify everything. I tried calling the number listed by looking up on Google, but I suspected that it was answering for all of the resorts. It was a most irritation conversation, when asking if it was specifically 'OKW' resort, I got an "ABSOLUTELY"! Got that answer a few times. And when I explained why I was calling (because I was advised by MS to) she asked if the requests were noted on the reservation, ti which I answered "yes", and was told that I didn't need to call, everything will be ABSOLUTELY all right (and did not take any info from me). Ugh. So I figured I would check early that AM when we arrive.

Muushka
I have found that calling MS and putting in those requests works best for me. I did it once with online check in and got totally opposite of what we asked for. As for OKW, there are 3 buildings with elevators in them. They are fairly near Hospitality House(buildings 62, 63 and 64). We stayed in 64 once, not at request, just worked out that way. When you call MS, if this is for mobility issues, you can ask for elevator if you choose. To be on safe side though, I would ask for ground floor for mobility issues, then choose an area you like. I am particularly fond of Turtle Pond area but if being close to Hospitality House is important, let that be your 2nd request.

Thanks JT, I did make the requests. And thanks for the location tips!

Oh.

I LOVED Rosanna Rosadanna and her grandmother Nana Rosadanna!

It probably would not have been so confusing had I inserted the word Hand in front of the word Mixer. My bad!

Though I am young enough to remember when Sat. Night Live first hit the airways, my age didn't allow me to tap into the humor so much when Radner, Murray, Ackroyd and the like were going at it. My older siblings had a better comprehension of what was going on so I heard the antics through them. So for me, when the resurgence of the show with Eddie Murphy came along, I was all in and old enough to understand.

My kids even get a kick out of him, his take on characters like Mr. Robinsons Neighborhood( take on Mr. Rodgers except in the Bronx ), Gumby, Stevie Wonder(he and Joe Piscopo as Frank Sinatra singing together), James Brown celebrity hot tub and Little Richard Simmons(a combo of Little Richard and Richard Simmons)and Buckwheat, especially Buckwheat sings all your favorites. He has been known for his potty mouth but he is a comic genius and doesn't need, never needed the potty mouth to be successful IMO.

Classics. Loved them all. And who can forget Eddie Murphy's Greatest Hits including Wookin Pa Nub.
OK, I just wasted 15 minutes looking at old SNL clips. Fun!

Greetings from Texas, Groupies!!
Our countdown is 17 days til we are home!
Happy birthday and anniversary to the ones I have missed and welcome to the new groupies.
I don't have a good reason for being MIA so long, I have not been on the boards a lot and have absolutely no excuse.
Muush, so sorry I have missed you on your last few postings. I hope you have a great trip.

Now for my big family announcement, I am still a little in denial, but February 2017, I will be a great grandmother!!! I know Rich and Di, I have told my kids I am too young to be a great grandmother, but right now it seems there is nothing I can do about it. My second oldest granddaughter will have a baby boy!

Hope everyone is doing well. Looking forward to our trip and I will try to be around more before we go.

Thank you 2Kats and congratulations on the new great grandbaby! Hey, if I can be a great aunt (and the kid is 19 now!) you can be a great grandma!
Say hi to Katie for me. She is a sweetie.

Forgot to say, I packed the mixer. Love not flying!

 

[sleepydog25]

That's why I love to drive, Muush! Need an extra pair of shoes? Toss'em in! Want to bring two jackets? No problem! Coffee grinder, beans, half and half? Got it!

P.S. And in other news, I'm on the phone upgrading to faster internet. Finally. Hasn't been available in our area until a few days ago. We're currently on a 1.5Mbps "diet." And it's worse when others in our neighborhood are on--reminiscent of the old party line limitations from years ago. Now, 60Mbps is available here. Guess who's moving up?

And, yes, Eddie Murphy was amazing on the old SNL. Still some of the funniest skits of SNL all time.

 

[TCRAIG]

Add 2 more - Tcraig and the hubby plan on attending!

 

[twokats]

Kathy...that is super news for you and your family! And since you are already a GREAT grandmother, I guess this will make you a REALLY GREAT grandmother!

Thanks, Granny, that is how I am looking at it!

Congrats, Kathy!

Thanks! The extra trips on page 1 look good, the only thing on 2018, you left off January.

Thank you 2Kats and congratulations on the new great grandbaby! Hey, if I can be a great aunt (and the kid is 19 now!) you can be a great grandma!
Say hi to Katie for me. She is a sweetie.

Kati says Hi! I have to agree she is kinda sweet.
Well, you have been a great aunt longer than me. I have only been one of those for 15 years. Some reason that one did not bother me like the great grandmother is.