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

[Disney loving Iowan]

Good Luck Bluecastle. Praying you get wonderful results!!
i made my dining today for our August trip. There was so much of what is able to be available available. We got everything we wanted. We were excited as this will be our first stay at VGF, we were doing 4 nights at VGF and 3 at BLT. With the NBA coming I would of completely changed it but my daughter has her heart set on VGF, so I took a night off of VGF and made BLT 4 nights. Getting excited but nervous as well. Our April trip was cancelled and I really just want to get away. I have been thinking everything would be better by August but the crazy spike in numbers is frustrating.
Still looking forward to going and making dining made it more real. Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy.

So glad you got what you wanted. I had seen some people had problems.

 

[Lakegirl]

So glad you got what you wanted. I had seen some people had problems.

I did get the Orbit at first waited a few got a cup of Coffee and came back and it was gone And was able to make them.

 

[DisneyGal24]

We will be visiting VWL next week. We snagged a reservation for Whispering Canyon and I’m excited to see all the changes.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We will be visiting VWL next week. We snagged a reservation for Whispering Canyon and I’m excited to see all the changes.

Nice! So jealous.

 

[bluecastle]

So, I am in that unfun period of time known as "waiting to hear results." But your well-wishes really did help me while I was there. If it wasn't for a man coughing in the waiting room (not directly near me) it would have been pretty stress free.
Reading about the WL and VWL and looking at pictures does lower my anxiety and blood pressure!
I found this old refillable mug when I was going through a souvenir box today. I bet you guys have one too! We also had the large one, but not sure where that is. Thanks again for all your support!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks for the update Bluecastle. I hope it's not long till you get your results and that they are good news.

 

[twinklebug]

So, I am in that unfun period of time known as "waiting to hear results." But your well-wishes really did help me while I was there. If it wasn't for a man coughing in the waiting room (not directly near me) it would have been pretty stress free.
Reading about the WL and VWL and looking at pictures does lower my anxiety and blood pressure!
I found this old refillable mug when I was going through a souvenir box today. I bet you guys have one too! We also had the large one, but not sure where that is. Thanks again for all your support!
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Good to hear it's done. We'll wait with you if you don't mind. Playing "wishes" in my head for you

We have several of the WL mugs, yours is in great condition. I had to rescue the best of our three to have one stay legible.

Not sure how many others use their Disney refillable mugs at home, but morning coffee would not be the same around here without it (propped up in a Starbucks Disney mug to keep a certain overgrown kitten from tipping it.)

 

[sleepydog25]

So, I am in that unfun period of time known as "waiting to hear results." But your well-wishes really did help me while I was there. If it wasn't for a man coughing in the waiting room (not directly near me) it would have been pretty stress free.
Reading about the WL and VWL and looking at pictures does lower my anxiety and blood pressure!
I found this old refillable mug when I was going through a souvenir box today. I bet you guys have one too! We also had the large one, but not sure where that is. Thanks again for all your support!
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We have been purging in order to get the house show ready, and while we did dispose of several Disney ceramic mugs, as well as refillable mugs, we did NOT get rid of this classic of which we have two. Where we go (or stay), so go they. Funny how something so mundane can retain a great amount of nostalgia. Glad to hear the actual process went swimmingly.

 

[Corinne]

We definitely have a bunch of those refillable mugs! Does anyone still have the McDonalds glasses? My son sent a pic of one them a few weeks ago, and asked if we still had them. To my surprise it appears that I must have donated the set during one of my purge sessions!

 

[bluecastle]

Great news, groupies! Got my report today and it was all good!! I felt like I could finally breathe after 48 hours of high anxiety. Now I can go back to worrying about COVID and what my daughters going to do in the fall.
I am just so incredibly relieved that this was not added to my plate. Last November when I had my first scan after radiation I was in the middle of planning a trip to WDW in January to either celebrate or cheer me up,if needed. I wish I could plan a trip now, but so much is going to have to be different before I consider going back. Meanwhile, I will hang out here and keep up with all that's happening as well as enjoying reminiscing about the past.
Thank you so much for being here for me and for caring. It meant a lot and it really did help!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

So glad to hear that Bluecastle!!! That is great news. So glad for you!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Great news, groupies! Got my report today and it was all good!! I felt like I could finally breathe after 48 hours of high anxiety. Now I can go back to worrying about COVID and what my daughters going to do in the fall.
I am just so incredibly relieved that this was not added to my plate. Last November when I had my first scan after radiation I was in the middle of planning a trip to WDW in January to either celebrate or cheer me up,if needed. I wish I could plan a trip now, but so much is going to have to be different before I consider going back. Meanwhile, I will hang out here and keep up with all that's happening as well as enjoying reminiscing about the past.
Thank you so much for being here for me and for caring. It meant a lot and it really did help!!

Great news bluecastle! Very happy for you!

 

[jimmytammy]

Awesome news bluecastle!!

 

[TCRAIG]

GM Groupies! Anyone else’s DVC sign-on disappear this morning? The site is not recognizing either me or Jerry (sigh)

 

[Corinne]

Oh thank goodness blucastle! So happy to hear the good news!

 

[Corinne]

Hi Tricia, I was able to sign on to DVC site...maybe try again now?

 

[Granny]

Bluecastle...prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for your great news! Thank you for sharing with us.

 

[sleepydog25]

Great news, groupies! Got my report today and it was all good!! I felt like I could finally breathe after 48 hours of high anxiety. Now I can go back to worrying about COVID and what my daughters going to do in the fall.
I am just so incredibly relieved that this was not added to my plate. Last November when I had my first scan after radiation I was in the middle of planning a trip to WDW in January to either celebrate or cheer me up,if needed. I wish I could plan a trip now, but so much is going to have to be different before I consider going back. Meanwhile, I will hang out here and keep up with all that's happening as well as enjoying reminiscing about the past.
Thank you so much for being here for me and for caring. It meant a lot and it really did help!!

That's wonderful news! That's the thing about this group I love--you feel the support. And when you come here to relax, unwind, and share, it feels a bit like family. Again, that's marvelous to hear, and we're glad you shared with us.

Speaking of news, we're one step closer to a move. We had a dumpster all of this past week and threw away so many things that were literally collecting dust (and cat hair!). We cleaned, painted,and straightened. . .and we listed the house for sale on Wednesday and went live on Zillow yesterday. Literally, 45 minutes after the sign went up, a gentleman walked up to the house and asked if he could look around, so we did. He used to live in this subdivision many years ago but moved to Greenville, SC. He's now ready to come back and loves the house. He called today to talk about the price, so we'll see. Scary and exciting all at once.

Okay, Groupies, have a wonderful weekend but stay safe. Be safe, too. . .

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

That's wonderful news! That's the thing about this group I love--you feel the support. And when you come here to relax, unwind, and share, it feels a bit like family. Again, that's marvelous to here, and we're glad you shared with us.

Speaking of news, we're one step closer to a move. We had a dumpster all of this past week and threw away so many things that were literally collecting dust (and cat hair!). We cleaned, painted,and straightened. . .and we listed the house for sale on Wednesday and went live on Zillow yesterday. Literally, 45 minutes after the sign went up, a gentleman walked up to the house and asked if he could look around, so we did. He used to live in this subdivision many years ago but moved to Greenville, SC. He's now ready to come back and loves the house. He called today to talk about the price, so we'll see. Scary and exciting all at once.

Okay, Groupies, have a wonderful weekend but stay safe. Be safe, too. . .

Wow. I hope you can work things out. That would be awesome. Good luck.

 

[twinklebug]

That's wonderful news! That's the thing about this group I love--you feel the support. And when you come here to relax, unwind, and share, it feels a bit like family. Again, that's marvelous to hear, and we're glad you shared with us.

Speaking of news, we're one step closer to a move. We had a dumpster all of this past week and threw away so many things that were literally collecting dust (and cat hair!). We cleaned, painted,and straightened. . .and we listed the house for sale on Wednesday and went live on Zillow yesterday. Literally, 45 minutes after the sign went up, a gentleman walked up to the house and asked if he could look around, so we did. He used to live in this subdivision many years ago but moved to Greenville, SC. He's now ready to come back and loves the house. He called today to talk about the price, so we'll see. Scary and exciting all at once.

Okay, Groupies, have a wonderful weekend but stay safe. Be safe, too. . .

Wow! Talk about fast moving. I hope everything works out for the best!

PS - My kids are in the process of moving back to the Greenville, SC area from Baton Rouge. DIL and son just returned from an interview trip and said United Airlines is not practicing what they preach when it comes to distancing people - their planes were packed with only the front rows near the crew empty.

Anyone with upcoming trips, stay on top of reports coming from your airlines. I won't pick and choose who is doing the best as it seems to change day to day.