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

[Granny]

Does that get me on the Groupie naughty list even talking about that?

Kathy .... that seems to be a really long list and quite crowded with Groupies.

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday twokats!!!

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Happy Birthday claire_ont!!!





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[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday twokats!!!!
Happy Birthday claire_ont!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kathy .... that seems to be a really long list and quite crowded with Groupies.

Off to the dumpster view for me. Or perhaps the studio with no balcony.

 

[ArielSRL]

Ok, I'm here to bother you all with more questions. I may well drive you all crazy before June but you all are an absolute wealth of info!

To make a short story, long....

Let's talk laundry! Is the laundry room on the bottom floor? About how long does it take to wash, as well as dry? Basically I got spoiled in a 1 bedroom at SSR last year with the washer/dryer in room. I washed and dried a load of clothes every night!

We will be there for 8 nights in June. Last June, I had us wearing 2 sets of clothes every day just because of how sweaty we all got, so I am figuring the same for this year. None of us have enough bottoms for 2 a day (shirts, probably for me and maybe my boys but not DH), so laundry will be required. Either every day or once every two days.

We will take a midday break every day. My oldest doesn't nap so he and I will most likely hit the pool every day, while most days, my 3 yr old and DH will stay in and nap. My plan is to start a load washing on the way to the pool. However, I'm not sure about how long a wash cycle takes so I will have an idea if I need to go back and switch it to a dryer before our pool time is done or just on the way back up to the room. Also, not sure how long a dry cycle takes and does it usually take more than one dry cycle? If need be, I can drape the clothes around the room to finish drying.

Any and all info is appreciated!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I can confirm the laundry is on the first floor, just around the corner from the elevators in the wing closest to WL. How long it takes I don't know. I've spent just a little time in WDW laundry rooms but even that has been more than I would wish to. There is now an app so you can keep track on if machines are open or not and if they have finished up. I'd probably allow 1 1/2 hours for the entire process.

 

[sleepydog25]

However, unlike most everybody else who posts on the DIS, the room assignor at BWV DOES seem to like me so I'm not on everyone's naughty list.

We'll see what we can do about that. . .

We've had fairly good luck with requests. Only had dumpster view once many years ago. Other than that, well, here's the quick version. For our wedding, we reserved a 1BR. We talked to DVC early, re-engaged with them a couple of times before the date (including just days before arriving), and checked into the resort in person. We'd requested high floor, lake side ("and, pssst, this is our wedding") so were excited. The CM spent a few minutes in the back room, and when she returned she was all smiles: "You've got a great room! Great views!" Not so much. Second floor. It WAS lake side but nearing dumpster view territory. Awful? No. Pixie dust? Umm, not so much.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TWO-KATS and CLAIRE_ONT!!!

 

[horselover]

Happy Birthday twokats!!!

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Happy Birthday claire_ont!!!





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Happy Birthday to you both!

 

[ArielSRL]

I can confirm the laundry is on the first floor, just around the corner from the elevators in the wing closest to WL. How long it takes I don't know. I've spent just a little time in WDW laundry rooms but even that has been more than I would wish to. There is now an app so you can keep track on if machines are open or not and if they have finished up. I'd probably allow 1 1/2 hours for the entire process.

Thank you!

 

[DenLo]

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We will take a midday break every day. My oldest doesn't nap so he and I will most likely hit the pool every day, while most days, my 3 yr old and DH will stay in and nap. My plan is to start a load washing on the way to the pool. However, I'm not sure about how long a wash cycle takes so I will have an idea if I need to go back and switch it to a dryer before our pool time is done or just on the way back up to the room. Also, not sure how long a dry cycle takes and does it usually take more than one dry cycle? If need be, I can drape the clothes around the room to finish drying.

Any and all info is appreciated!!

I would be very surprised if your laundry would take more than one dry cycle. We always use the DVC laundry rooms and it has been our experience that the clothes are dry before the cycle ends by around 10 to 15 minutes.

 

[Granny]

Ariel...you've gotten great replies and information regarding the laundry facilities at VWL. But....

We will be there for 8 nights in June. Last June, I had us wearing 2 sets of clothes every day just because of how sweaty we all got, so I am figuring the same for this year. None of us have enough bottoms for 2 a day (shirts, probably for me and maybe my boys but not DH), so laundry will be required. Either every day or once every two days.

Laundry every day or every other day while on vacation?

I think I'd rather take an extra bag of luggage and pay the extra luggage fee! I mean, if you can do your laundry during normally scheduled pool time then great. I have to admit that we are spoiled like you described with the 1BR with in-room laundry.

Please understand I'm not trying to give you a hard time, I just have been blessed to avoid using the public laundry facilities during our DVC stays. I'm sure you'll work it into your schedule just fine.

 

[ArielSRL]

I would be very surprised if your laundry would take more than one dry cycle. We always use the DVC laundry rooms and it has been our experience that the clothes are dry before the cycle ends by around 10 to 15 minutes.

Thank you!!

Ariel...you've gotten great replies and information regarding the laundry facilities at VWL. But....



Laundry every day or every other day while on vacation?

I think I'd rather take an extra bag of luggage and pay the extra luggage fee! I mean, if you can do your laundry during normally scheduled pool time then great. I have to admit that we are spoiled like you described with the 1BR with in-room laundry.

Please understand I'm not trying to give you a hard time, I just have been blessed to avoid using the public laundry facilities during our DVC stays. I'm sure you'll work it into your schedule just fine.

LOL. I get what you are saying and we actually drive so no luggage fees! But I am being honest when I say I don't have enough skorts (which is what I wear at Disney) to NOT do laundry! Oh and another good reason...I come home to barely any dirty clothes!! I mean, one of the worst things about being home from a Disney trip, besides being home from a Disney trip, is all the laundry! I eliminate that hassle!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We'll see what we can do about that. . .

 

[Lakegirl]

Every two days is a lot. We did it half way through our stay in April, I would agree with the 1 1/2 hours total. At the most two hours. Everything is pretty lightweight so it dries quickly. I heard about the apps and that sounds great don't think it was there when we were there. I hate doing laundry while on vacation but we don't have enough clothes fot two sets a day either.

 

[sleepydog25]

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[DiznyDi]

Birthdays!?

Wishing TwoKats a very Happy Birthday! (Hi to Katie)

and a very Happy Birthday to Claire_Ont, too!

 

[jimmytammy]

Ariel,
We tend to veer off from time to time about all things VWLish, but thats because we are that kind of thread. In other words, we like each other, so much so, we share our lives, our triumphs and tragedies.
You are not going to drive us crazy. You ask all the questions you need, we are here for you!

 

[DiznyDi]

Laundry: Please check both washer and dryer carefully prior to use, even if someone has just removed their clothing. I've ruined my daughters shirt with chewing gum, in the dryer. And a red crayon in the wash wasn't very nice either. Fortunately the chewing gum was confined to just one garment. It could have been a real mess. Unfortunately there was nothing we could do but to toss the shirt.

 

[sleepydog25]

Ariel,
We tend to veer off from time to time about all things VWLish, but thats because we are that kind of thread. In other words, we like each other, so much so, we share our lives, our triumphs and tragedies.
You are not going to drive us crazy. You ask all the questions you need, we are here for you!

Yes, we're a VWL Support Group as much as a Groupie thread.

 

[lauralarissa]

I'm loving this group!! You guys are so friendly and informative! I can't wait to see the resort especially the lobby. My only fear is that I'll love it so much I won't want to stay anywhere else!