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

[jimmytammy]

Just had an offer accepted on VWL(BRV) and crossing fingers disney doesnt take it! We decided to sell our OKW and buy where we prefer to stay, our fav BRV!

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

[PatMcDuck]

Just had an offer accepted on VWL(BRV) and crossing fingers disney doesnt take it! We decided to sell our OKW and buy where we prefer to stay, our fav BRV!

HA yes! We sold our BCV (!) and bought back in at WL BR 2 years ago! I want to stay at BR in December every other year, starting in 2022.

 

[momtwoboys]

HA yes! We sold our BCV (!) and bought back in at WL BR 2 years ago! I want to stay at BR in December every other year, starting in 2022.

and while we have no plans on going in the month of Dec its nice to have the option! We just love the location and its been our preferred DVC location for long time. Even before buying in we rented DVC for almost 10 years prior and have been going to WDW since the mid 80's! We should have bought in on our honeymoon in 97 but oh well....

 

[wildernessDad]

Hello, groupies! People are getting vaccinated and I hope you all are too! The more people get vaccinated, the sooner we will get back to normal. In fact, the CDC has lifted a lot of restrictions on masks. Of course, theme parks have their own rules wrt masks and physical distancing, but I see them relaxing their rules soon and in the future. Which brings me to the future. We will be at VWL from Dec 5 - 10 this year, our usually 5 night time frame. Anybody going to go during that time? I think we'll be able to congregate without too many restrictions then. I hope to see folks during that time. However, we only live 10 minutes away from Wilderness Lodge, so we can come around anytime, so please consider us in your plans.

 

[TCRAIG]

Hello, groupies! People are getting vaccinated and I hope you all are too! The more people get vaccinated, the sooner we will get back to normal. In fact, the CDC has lifted a lot of restrictions on masks. Of course, theme parks have their own rules wrt masks and physical distancing, but I see them relaxing their rules soon and in the future. Which brings me to the future. We will be at VWL from Dec 5 - 10 this year, our usually 5 night time frame. Anybody going to go during that time? I think we'll be able to congregate without too many restrictions then. I hope to see folks during that time. However, we only live 10 minutes away from Wilderness Lodge, so we can come around anytime, so please consider us in your plans.

We’ll be there - Dec 5-11

 

[bobbiwoz]

I will be at AKV December 5-10...would be happy to venture to WL!

 

[Granny]

Just had an offer accepted on VWL(BRV) and crossing fingers disney doesnt take it! We decided to sell our OKW and buy where we prefer to stay, our fav BRV!

 

[sleepydog25]

Breaking news:
From the Disney website...

FACE COVERINGS
Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them in all indoor locations, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing. Face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, but are still required upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation.

Expect more clarifications, I suspect. . .

 

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies,
Am i the only one experiencing a formatting issue on the DIS? Super frustrating! This is what it looks like:

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi Groupies,
Am i the only one experiencing a formatting issue on the DIS? Super frustrating! This is what it looks like:
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Post on the Technical issues board. I have had that problem!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Groupies,
Am i the only one experiencing a formatting issue on the DIS? Super frustrating! This is what it looks like:
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I've also had that happen for a short time although it was a year or two ago. It all looks fine to me now.

 

[twinklebug]

Hi Groupies,
Am i the only one experiencing a formatting issue on the DIS? Super frustrating! This is what it looks like:
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Your computer or tablet wishing it were a phone so it could come to the parks with you?

I don't see that. If it's still an issue, try clearing your cookies.

 

[Granny]

Hi Groupies,
Am i the only one experiencing a formatting issue on the DIS? Super frustrating! This is what it looks like:
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Yes, that still happens to me from time to time. Mostly on my iPad. It seems like it has something to do with the ads and their formatting. I just zoom in with my fingers and fill the width of the screen to make it look normal. Like Kat said, it is intermittent and tends to go away on its own after a few hours.

 

[Corinne]

Yes, I have been experiencing it intermittently for several weeks, also on my iPad. It’s fine at the current moment, thanks for the replies!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey Gang!
We are in talks again about returning to WDW maybe Jan-Feb 2022 with our DD and her family. Waiting to see when masks are completely lifted. Im glad to see some semblance of "normal" returning as WDW gradually peels away at the onion known as Covid. They are being cautious and I can appreciate that.

Wilderness Dad, I wish we could be there in Dec for a meet, I so enjoy those, and they are something we look forward to every time we know we will meet up with Groupies and fellow Lodge lovers. Our group has evolved over the years, changed a lot, but the original intent remains the same in that we are all passionate about the place at 901 Timberline Dr. I miss seeing a lot of our regulars of the past on here, but I enjoy seeing new folks come along too.

 

[sleepydog25]

Afternoon, Groupies! Lovely day here at HHI. We did a lot of outdoor work today here at the house--mulching all day. Spent the last three days before today training a new housekeeping attendant, and I'll have another three days to train him next week. We also got in 20 new college program/hospitality program folks, so the resort is bustling! We'll start our primo season come Memorial Day weekend and it will run through Labor Day weekend, so all hands on deck! Have a great rest of your week!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I realized this morning that I neglected to say how awesome our servers were at WC. Sadly I can't remember the name of our second server and can't find my receipt but he was so nice. Really good to talk to and very friendly. Great service too. Our other server was Nicky or Nick of Time as it says on the receipt. Let me tell you she was born to be a server at WC! She was awesome! She would dance and sing and make everyone laugh. We had great experiences both times.

 

[Granny]

I realized this morning that I neglected to say how awesome our servers were at WC. Sadly I can't remember the name of our second server and can't find my receipt but he was so nice. Really good to talk to and very friendly. Great service too. Our other server was Nicky or Nick of Time as it says on the receipt. Let me tell you she was born to be a server at WC! She was awesome! She would dance and sing and make everyone laugh. We had great experiences both times.

I'm glad to hear this. It seemed for a while that they were really trying to tone down the WC antics. I never could figure out why they would want to "un-Disney" a restaurant at WDW. The antics are part of the attraction. And I'm really glad to hear about the service quality. So many businesses are having a hard time re-staffing as they ramp back up and I always fear that lack of employee supply would force Disney to lower their standards just so they can fully staff various CM positions.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I'm glad to hear this. It seemed for a while that they were really trying to tone down the WC antics. I never could figure out why they would want to "un-Disney" a restaurant at WDW. The antics are part of the attraction. And I'm really glad to hear about the service quality. So many businesses are having a hard time re-staffing as they ramp back up and I always fear that lack of employee supply would force Disney to lower their standards just so they can fully staff various CM positions.

Yeah I had heard that too. I'm glad our CM's were so good. Sadly no calls for ketchup but straws and napkins were still thrown lol

 

[jimmytammy]

DLI
I’m glad to hear the antics are back in full force at WC
Like Granny says it’s part of the experience of eating at a WDW restaurant
When we were in WDW back in late Feb it was a disappointment when the staff at 50s were doing nothing antic wise because of Covid
I was concerned none of that would return but you have confirmed it’s back!