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

[debedo]

My daughter lost a Maleficent Magicband at Blizzard Beach. It showed up in our mailbox today with a note that said they found it at the bottom of the pool....magical moment in Minneapolis....

This is so nice of Disney to return this to you! But with 8 to 12 inches of snow coming to us Minnesotans...it might not be very magical this weekend....

 

[jimmytammy]

Granny, that view is very similar to the one we had. Loved it every morn and eve as sun rose and set.
BTW
A Very Happy Birthday to you!!!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, Granny!!

 

[Flossbolna]

Happy Birthday Granny! Looks like you made a good choice in birthday location! Enjoy Aulani!!

 

[sleepydog25]

HOPE YOU HAD THE HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, GRANNY!

 

[rkstocke5609]

This is so nice of Disney to return this to you! But with 8 to 12 inches of snow coming to us Minnesotans...it might not be very magical this weekend....

Yeah, they are talking 6-12” on Saturday. Just depends on how it tracks as to who/where exactly will have to deal with it. But we are under Winter Storm Watch from 10 PM Friday to 1 AM Sunday. Ick.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Granny!

So, are you getting out and seeing the sights? Or, just enjoying that beautiful resort? How is the lazy river/pool area?

 

[Dizny Dad]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!

 

[Dizny Dad]

And it's a good thing KAT4DISNEY mentioned the Kona Coffee - an EXCELLENT addition to the Almond Croissants! Oh so good!

BTW, we need to see pics of the croissants & Coffee!

 

[sleepydog25]

Yeah, they are talking 6-12” on Saturday. Just depends on how it tracks as to who/where exactly will have to deal with it. But we are under Winter Storm Watch from 10 PM Friday to 1 AM Sunday. Ick.

Oh, yuck. Familiar with late season snows having spent six years in ND, but I feel for you.

 

[Granny]

Granny, that view is very similar to the one we had. Loved it every morn and eve as sun rose and set.
BTW
A Very Happy Birthday to you!!!!

Happy Birthday, Granny!!

Happy Birthday Granny! Looks like you made a good choice in birthday location! Enjoy Aulani!!

HOPE YOU HAD THE HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, GRANNY!

Granny!

So, are you getting out and seeing the sights? Or, just enjoying that beautiful resort? How is the lazy river/pool area?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANNY!

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. We went across the street yesterday and had dinner at Monkeypod. It was during happy hour so the drinks were cheaper and our flatbread pizzas were half price. Drinks and food were very good, and then they brought out a complimentary slice of Strawberry cream pie for dessert. Plenty large enough to share and my gosh it was outstanding!

There is a golf course on the other side of the road from Aulani and as we walked to Monkeypod we saw that there were people on the golf course who weren’t golfing. After a while it became evident that they were spectators. I assumed it was a local tournament as the crowds were very light. Then we go into the restaurant and a large television there was broadcasting a golf tournament...the same one outside the window of the restaurant. Turns out that the tournament is an LPGA event! Michelle Wie and the LPGA gang is over here. And since the course is not enclosed, it appears that anyone can just walk over and watch for free. Golfers and caddies and course officials walked right past the outdoor patio of our restaurant the whole time we were eating.

@rkstocke5609 ... that trip across the street was our first time going off campus. Aulani is a beautiful resort and we enjoyed the lazy river yesterday. Today we head to Pearl Harbor then back to Aulani for my birthday dinner at Ama Ama. We’ll probably drive up to the north shore area in a couple of days. Or not.

And yes, we have enjoyed a Dole Whip each day so far!!!

 

[ArielSRL]

Happy Birthday, Granny!

 

[twinklebug]

Happy birthday Granny!
Take a tour on the lazy river for us!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday, Granny!

Thank you!

Happy birthday Granny!
Take a tour on the lazy river for us!

Consider it done!

 

[Granny]

Since we’re talking about the lazy river...

 

[DVC Jen]

Here’s a better picture of my balcony view straight out from my room.

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For those familiar with Aulani, that is the luau area directly below our room. The building under construction near the beach has all the looks of a wedding chapel. Though we haven’t asked about it, I just assume that’s what it looks like.

And they were out of almond croissants... so I dodged that bullet for now.

So you get a free Luau from your balcony. Nice

 

[DVC Jen]

Happy Birthday Granny!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Granny!

Thank you Jen!

And finally, the elusive and delicious almond croissant!

 

[DiznyDi]

Ahh to be at Aulani....
Happy Birthday Granny! Quite a birthday to celebrate in paradise! Enjoy!

Glad to see you've enjoyed the almond croissant.

 

[Granny]

So you get a free Luau from your balcony. Nice

Well, we can enjoy the music but so far they haven’t passed any of the food up to our balcony.