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

[Dug720]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

Welcome Beth!!!! You have come to the friendliest place on the Dis! This is a great place to ask any questions you may have and to share your excitement over your trip. The only requirement is that you share pictures of your trip with us! Well that is actually my requirement but I'm sure the rest of the groupie would like that too lol

 

[Dug720]

Welcome Beth!!!! You have come to the friendliest place on the Dis! This is a great place to ask any questions you may have and to share your excitement over your trip. The only requirement is that you share pictures of your trip with us! Well that is actually my requirement but I'm sure the rest of the groupie would like that too lol

Thanks for the welcome!

Of course! Will do! Hopefully I can figure out how to rotate the pictures the right way!

If anyone has a great Studio (not walk-in shower) suggestion, I'm all ears! (Sorry that one cut off mid-sentence!)

 

[Starwind]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

welcome ! We have loved our CCV studio stays [we can't do ground floors, so we get the walk-in shower version]. Enjoy your trip and welcome to the group !

SW

 

[Dug720]

welcome ! We have loved our CCV studio stays [we can't do ground floors, so we get the walk-in shower version]. Enjoy your trip and welcome to the group !

SW

Thank you! I would have been fine with the walk-in shower version, but only the regular is available for my dates. I'm still excited though even though I'm typically an "as high as possible" girl, especially in Florida - minimize the risk of critters. LOL.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thank you! I would have been fine with the walk-in shower version, but only the regular is available for my dates. I'm still excited though even though I'm typically an "as high as possible" girl, especially in Florida - minimize the risk of critters. LOL.

The alternate studios have tubs. The are in what were old mini-suites that weren't big enough to be 1BR's but individually I guess were too small to be studios so it's a studio with 2 small "rooms". I don't know if you actually request alternate studio or if high floor is the best to go with though.

 

[Dug720]

The alternate studios have tubs. The are in what were old mini-suites that weren't big enough to be 1BR's but individually I guess were too small to be studios so it's a studio with 2 small "rooms". I don't know if you actually request alternate studio or if high floor is the best to go with though.

Thanks!

 

[jimmytammy]

The trip reports are so good. Kati and I hope to be going sometime in the next year, but that remains to be seen at this time.

Update on our illness!!
The kids did test positive, but are doing well. I pray that continues since my son is the one I was so concerned about. If my husband has it you can't tell and he does not want to be tested.
It has hit me the hardest since I had such a bad sinus infection for so long. I am starting to feel better and I get to come out of my quarentine Thursday. Hopefully the rest will pass easily.
Thanks for all the pixie dust and prayers. Stay safe and well.

Prayers continuing for you and your family Kathy

 

[jimmytammy]

Beth, Welcome to the Groupies!!
CCV is a lovely spot, I had the pleasure of one night in a GV and threatened to bolt the door and stay for an extended period
Im sure others here can share there knowledge of studios and locations better than I can, but I do share your feelings on a higher floor. JIC you do get a ground floor, good thing is that time of year is not as likely to see critters you wouldn't want making a surprise visit. But there are so many rooms there, a high floor is more likely. If Im not mistaken, I think our fearless leader(dont let him talk you into a "small fee" payable to him)SleepyDog25 has the layout of room locations on the 1st page. This may be of help. Either way you go, you have chosen a wonderful resort to call "home" whilst in the area. Be sure to soak it all in, the music, the peacefulness, the crickets at night while the lanterns flicker along the paths, etc.

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

Hello, and to the Groupies! As DLI mentions above, we love pictures here, as we all enjoy living vicariously through other Groupies' trips, especially during this time of the pandemic. The primary requisite for being a Groupie is simply a love of the Lodge, and based on your excitement level for having secured a CCV room, obviously you fit that category. DLI also repeats what is commonly accepted throughout all of the DISboards, that this is the friendliest group of people you'll ever meet. Over the years, many of us have grown to feel like an extended family, and we hope you'll feel free to share with us, as well.

We all love the Lodge for various reasons, though most (if not all) would agree that the ambiance there is second to none. When we're there, we feel at home, secure. There is something about the Lodge that embraces us, calms us, and we're anxious to return year after year. . .at least when we can. In case you can't tell, I use the term "Lodge" to encompass CCV, VWL (I refuse to call it by the new, made up from thin air name, BRV), and the main Lodge building itself. They are one entity, a welcome respite from a hectic world.

Again, welcome! There are so many knowledgeable people here that if you have a question, I'm sure someone can answer it. I might also point out there is a sister site, the official Copper Creek Cabins and Villas thread, and they might even have more insights than we do. They're a very welcoming group, too. Finally, JimmyTammy mentions a fee above--for joining the Groupies--which is usually payable to me in small bills. However, in this time of covid, I have suspended said payments. You're welcome. Enjoy your trip!!

 

[Dug720]

Hello, and to the Groupies! As DLI mentions above, we love pictures here, as we all enjoy living vicariously through other Groupies' trips, especially during this time of the pandemic. The primary requisite for being a Groupie is simply a love of the Lodge, and based on your excitement level for having secured a CCV room, obviously you fit that category. DLI also repeats what is commonly accepted throughout all of the DISboards, that this is the friendliest group of people you'll ever meet. Over the years, many of us have grown to feel like an extended family, and we hope you'll feel free to share with us, as well.

We all love the Lodge for various reasons, though most (if not all) would agree that the ambiance there is second to none. When we're there, we feel at home, secure. There is something about the Lodge that embraces us, calms us, and we're anxious to return year after year. . .at least when we can. In case you can't tell, I use the term "Lodge" to encompass CCV, VWL (I refuse to call it by the new, made up from thin air name, BRV), and the main Lodge building itself. They are one entity, a welcome respite from a hectic world.

Again, welcome! There are so many knowledgeable people here that if you have a question, I'm sure someone can answer it. I might also point out there is a sister site, the official Copper Creek Cabins and Villas thread, and they might even have more insights than we do. They're a very welcoming group, too. Finally, JimmyTammy mentions a fee above--for joining the Groupies--which is usually payable to me in small bills. However, in this time of covid, I have suspended said payments. You're welcome. Enjoy your trip!!

Thank you!! It sounds so wonderful, I cannot wait to experience it!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thank you!! It sounds so wonderful, I cannot wait to experience it!!

Yes like JT said take time to take everything in. Explore everything around the grounds and in both the main building and in the Villas. There are so many little spots that are so charming like little sitting areas and so much more. I'm kind of jealous of you getting to see it for the first time. When you first walk into the lobby don't rush it. Just stand there for a minute and take it all in.

 

[Granny]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

Beth...you are certainly completely welcome here! And we love visitors with questions and comments about our favorite resort campus at WDW! While this thread tends to be more specific to the VWL resort (now named Boulder Ridge Villas by some Disney genius) we are all familiar with CCV and of course the amenities of the Wilderness Lodge area.

FYI, there is a thread dedicated to CCV, which you can find here: CCV Lovers Thread

I'm sure you will have an awesome time with your February trip. Feel free to drop in and ask any questions to help you plan. And of course, we'd love to hear from you during or after your trip to see how it went for you. WELCOME!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi! Mind if a newbie to WL pops in?
My name is Beth, and I am so excited to have booked a CCV Studio for my Feb Break trip!! Long story short, a cancelled cruise led to me booking a WDW trip because why not; and then I was supposed to be coming down in Jan over what would have been Marathon Weekend, but after a meeting about restarting in person learning full time for our non-remote students where the principal stressed how we are short of subs and we have to have coverage my conscience ate at me all night and I decided to withdraw my personal days request and cancel January’s trip. Well, since I had budgeted for both trips, I felt like I could upgrade February and was VERY excited to see that a CCV studio was available!! I am sure I will love it!
So I just wanted to say hi!

Hello!! We have met before on the Cruise board!

 

[Dug720]

Beth...you are certainly completely welcome here! And we love visitors with questions and comments about our favorite resort campus at WDW! While this thread tends to be more specific to the VWL resort (now named Boulder Ridge Villas by some Disney genius) we are all familiar with CCV and of course the amenities of the Wilderness Lodge area.

FYI, there is a thread dedicated to CCV, which you can find here: CCV Lovers Thread

I'm sure you will have an awesome time with your February trip. Feel free to drop in and ask any questions to help you plan. And of course, we'd love to hear from you during or after your trip to see how it went for you. WELCOME!

Thank you!!

Hello!! We have met before on the Cruise board!

Hi! How are you?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thank you!!



Hi! How are you?

Pretty good, thank you. Like many, am missing the lodge! We were to be at VWL right now, but we cancelled. Hope to go to Vero Beach in end of February where we have an ocean view Inn Room. It‘s the closest we can safely get to cruising right now!

I look forward to reading how you like your February trip.

Bobbi

 

[Dug720]

Pretty good, thank you. Like many, am missing the lodge! We were to be at VWL right now, but we cancelled. Hope to go to Vero Beach in end of February where we have an ocean view Inn Room. It‘s the closest we can safely get to cruising right now!

I look forward to reading how you like your February trip.

Bobbi

Thank you! Yeah, I'm really missing cruising too.

But I'm super excited about Disney in the meantime!

 

[sleepydog25]

A few more shots of the lights at the Give Kids the World Village


This house represented Cinderella's castle. There was another one that had Belle. In both instances, the mannequins in the windows had no wigs on which we felt was a nod to the fact that many of the kids they support have cancer and have hair loss due to treatment--subtle but touching.




Virtually no one on our walk to EE


Starbucks in AK!


Old Faithful


To end this post, here's a shot of the boat dock

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks for the pictures Sleepy. Boy the village looks so beautiful! Wish I could go and see it.

 

[twokats]

Welcome Beth, glad you dropped by. My family is big on cruising also. We were supposed to go Nov 1 with a few days at WDW, of course that did not happen.

Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate it.