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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

Congratulations!

 

[TCRAIG]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

CONGRATS and WELCOME!

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

Just posted on the WL resorts board -

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2017/02/geyser-point-bar-grill-opening-feb-13.html

"Geyser Point Bar & Grill Opening Feb. 13 at Wilderness Lodge
Wednesday, February 01, 2017 | Posted by OTPN Administrator



The Walt Disney World Resort just announced that the new Geyser Point Bar & Grill will officially open its doors to Guests on Monday, February 13 at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. At this location, Guests can settle back and relax at our open-air pool bar and grill located along the water’s edge of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Cedar beams and natural stone will create a rustic setting reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest. Artisanal Pacific Northwest distilleries are the foundation for the refreshing pool bar cocktails.



While sipping a cool libation, Guests can also select from an assortment of unique small plates including our signature Shrimp on a Wire with Miso-Lime Vinaigrette, Togarashi, Shishito Peppers, and Chili-Aïoli.

At the quick-service walk-up window, Guests will be able to discover a taste of the wilderness—from the Bison Burger with Tillamook Cheddar (a nod to the Pacific Northwest) and House-smoked Salmon BLT with Lemon-Caper Mayonnaise to a delicious Grilled Portobello, Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, and Multi-Grain Salad with Goat Cheese. Sweet treats include Chocolate Brownie Mousse with Caramel Popcorn and Toasted Meringue and a house-made seasonal pie.

Roaring Fork Snacks and the nearby Trout Pass Pool Bar will be closed for refurbishment effective Monday, Feb. 13. The location will reopen with a fresh look later in 2017. During that time, the new Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as specialty cocktails, beer and wine. Territory Lounge will also continue to be available for Guests’ enjoyment."

Thanks for the info! I'm still not sure how I feel about this. At least it sounds like roaring fork is just getting a refurb and will reopen. Stinks that guests have to eat outside now until that is finished though.

 

[DiznyDi]

DizptchrAJ Congratulations on your new ownership! Welcome Home and to the Groupies!

(3 more sleeps)

 

[jimmytammy]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

Congratulations and Welcome to the Groupies!!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Welcome Home DizptchrAJ !

 

[sleepydog25]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

Congrats! Even a few points means you can call VWL home!

GP: As for the new eatery--GP--the few items they mention seem a nice selection with nods to the Northwest. Although they do call it an open-air venue, I do wonder if they might not have some seating inside, as well. I agree that simply based on what we've seen in the rendering and read online, they might have underachieved on this one. The beach was darn near sacred for me, and if what replaces it is only going to be "okay," I'll be disappointed. Still, I will reserve judgment until I can experience it in person this May.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Congrats! Even a few points means you can call VWL home!

GP: As for the new eatery--GP--the few items they mention seem a nice selection with nods to the Northwest. Although they do call it an open-air venue, I do wonder if they might not have some seating inside, as well. I agree that simply based on what we've seen in the rendering and read online, they might have underachieved on this one. The beach was darn near sacred for me, and if what replaces it is only going to be "okay," I'll be disappointed. Still, I will reserve judgment until I can experience it in person this May.

If you look closely at the picture sleepy you see that the walls - that seem to be there to block the view - only go part way up so even if it's covered seating it will be "open air" the way I interpret it. Reminds me of a county park shelter - then you can wander over to the quarry pool that isn't really a quarry. (shhh - stop writing what you're thinking It'll be nice, just still annoyed with the loss of beach and the trees)

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Garden Rocks schedule announced! (or DIS news leads me to believe just announced but maybe not) My cousin and I will be seeing The Orchestra. Never have before so that'll be fun. Still a few groups listed here that I've always hoped would be there when I was. Makes me itch to book another trip. hehe

• March 3-4 – Jon Secada – “Just Another Day”
• March 5-6 – Dennis DeYoung – The Music of STYX – “Grand Illusion”
• March 10-13 – Pointer Sisters – “I’m So Excited”
• March 17-18 – Simple Plan – “Welcome to My Life” – NEW
• March 19-20 – Plain White T’s – “Hey There Delilah”
• March 24-27 – Night Ranger – “Sister Christian“
• March 31-April 3 – Little River Band – “Reminiscing”
• April 7-10 – Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice – “Spinning Wheel”
• April 14-17 – Gin Blossoms – “Hey Jealousy”
• April 21-24 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO – “Evil Woman”
• April 28-29 – Exposé – “Point of No Return” – NEW
• April 30-May 1 – Berlin featuring Terri Nunn – “Take My Breath Away” – NEW
• May 5-8 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”
• May 12-15 – The Guess Who – “American Woman”
• May 19-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”
• May 26-29 – The Spinners – “Working My Way Back To You”

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

If you look closely at the picture sleepy you see that the walls - that seem to be there to block the view - only go part way up so even if it's covered seating it will be "open air" the way I interpret it. Reminds me of a county park shelter - then you can wander over to the quarry pool that isn't really a quarry. (shhh - stop writing what you're thinking It'll be nice, just still annoyed with the loss of beach and the trees)

The part with the walls still has me confused. Why cover up a gorgeous view? Even if it's for trash or other storage areas it seems like lake front was bad positioning. We will see.

 

[Flossbolna]

When I was at the DVC Member Meeting in December they showed a video of the new pool and Geysir Point Bar and Grill. It was an artist rendering computer animated fly-over/through. There definitely was an indoor space with seats that was being shown. I am quite sure that some of it looked like typical counter service table seating area, while the other half of the indoor space looked like a bar/lounge type. I seem to remember that those inside spaces looked different from the outside under roof spaces. But since we were not allowed to take video of that and since I am a rule follower, I cannot verify it totally. But I think my group would have noted if we had gotten the impression that it was all open air.

 

[Lakegirl]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

Congratulations and Welcome Home!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Garden Rocks schedule announced! (or DIS news leads me to believe just announced but maybe not) My cousin and I will be seeing The Orchestra. Never have before so that'll be fun. Still a few groups listed here that I've always hoped would be there when I was. Makes me itch to book another trip. hehe

• March 3-4 – Jon Secada – “Just Another Day”
• March 5-6 – Dennis DeYoung – The Music of STYX – “Grand Illusion”
• March 10-13 – Pointer Sisters – “I’m So Excited”
• March 17-18 – Simple Plan – “Welcome to My Life” – NEW
• March 19-20 – Plain White T’s – “Hey There Delilah”
• March 24-27 – Night Ranger – “Sister Christian“
• March 31-April 3 – Little River Band – “Reminiscing”
• April 7-10 – Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice – “Spinning Wheel”
• April 14-17 – Gin Blossoms – “Hey Jealousy”
• April 21-24 – The Orchestra starring former members of ELO – “Evil Woman”
• April 28-29 – Exposé – “Point of No Return” – NEW
• April 30-May 1 – Berlin featuring Terri Nunn – “Take My Breath Away” – NEW
• May 5-8 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City”
• May 12-15 – The Guess Who – “American Woman”
• May 19-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone – “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”
• May 26-29 – The Spinners – “Working My Way Back To You”

We saw The Orchestra a couple trips back and they were really good. I saw the original ELO in early 80s and IMO, these guys do a great rendition.

We will be there for The Plain White T's, can't say Im overly excited about that one(may or may not attend), then I saw Nightranger was going to be there last leg of our trip. We are going to a Braves-Tigers game in Lakeland on the 24th, and originally planned on heading home on the 25th. Re-thinking this now, as I have seen them twice at WDW, once locally, and they rock!

Our may trip, though not a Hermans Hermits fan, still looking forward to see them, plus The Spinners, thats more from my time

 

[sleepydog25]

Our may trip, though not a Hermans Hermits fan, still looking forward to see them, plus The Spinners, thats more from my time

Wow, those are really, really old bands. . .

 

[horselover]

Disney passed ROFR today!!!.. Its a small contract but we are officially in as owners at Boulder Ridge Wilderness Lodge. We will buy some more points in the future if they come up or even direct to make it a more practical amount of points but.... YAY!!

Congratulations! I think you meant to say VWL. Yes, many of us are stubbornly clinging to the ORIGINAL never to replicated or replaced name. DVC is free to call it whatever they want. My contracts say VWL.

Happy Friday groupies!

 

[sleepydog25]

Congratulations! I think you meant to say VWL. Yes, many of us are stubbornly clinging to the ORIGINAL never to replicated or replaced name. DVC is free to call it whatever they want. My contracts say VWL.

Happy Friday groupies!

Weird to think that your contract says (Boulder Ridge Villas) on it, DizptchrAJ. We're all so used to hearing VWL; regardless, it's the same home and we all love it.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

This was taken today. They finished putting the stucco/sand coat on some of the boulders near the new hot tub area and have already stained some of the boulders. They will be putting a clear coat on shortly to seal the stucco.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

, plus The Spinners, thats more from my time

And here I thought we were of a similar age Jimmy! But I grew up falling asleep to Peter Paul and Mary singing Puff the Magic Dragon and the Beatles on their Magical Mystery Tour.

We've also enjoyed Night Ranger a couple of times at Epcot. Plain White T's - I had to look up.

 

[sleepydog25]

This was taken today. They finished putting the stucco/sand coat on some of the boulders near the new hot tub area and have already stained some of the boulders. They will be putting a clear coat on shortly to seal the stucco.

From this angle, it looks very crowded. Perhaps it will feel less so once done.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

From this angle, it looks very crowded. Perhaps it will feel less so once done.

I say this with me coming to terms with what we've already lost in the "wilderness" department, but I do feel that it will be nice when completed and they have made some effort here to try to create a nice final product. Surely it won't be to everybody's liking, but one thing is for sure, they have certainly put more into this Orlando-based "DVC" pool than any other on site. Clearly it is no longer going to be our quiet Hidden Springs pool regardless of how we feel about it.

Also, they have definitely made a lot of progress as of late and I'm more confident in saying that this will be done by summer as they've announced........initially, I was quite skeptical of the timing. I do think a lot of it has to do with them expecting Poly to be sold out by Nov/Dec and maybe some orders were given to get the loose ends tied-up at CCV so they can start selling. I realize the permits initially showed end of 2017 or early 2018 anyway, but it just seemed that things were lagging for awhile there, IMO.