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

I know this question has been bounced around here and the Copper Creek Owners forum, but…

Has anyone stayed/ been at Wilderness Lodge in the last 1-2 days to determine if the Contemporary - Campground - WL Boat Route is running?

I called WDW Customer Service last night to ask a few questions regarding an upcoming trip, and I mentioned that boat route. The lady I spoke to reached out to her supervisor, and was told “all” boats were running at this time. I’d be elated if true, but I know sometimes Disneys left hand doesn’t communicate with its right, lol.
We just got back, the only boat was from WL to MK. There is a bus that goes to the campground but they don't list the estimated arrival time on the board. I'm hoping when the Hoop Dee Doo returns this summer that the boat loop to the fort returns as well.
 
Love hanging out there in the evening with my family (adults).
Thank you for the update. Hope I have my daughter or son to hang out with me on the next trip.

Is anyone else having trouble with the digital membership cards being accepted by cast members? I had two CMs both tell me they could not accept the card as I brought it up from the website. One even went as far as to take my phone and start flipping through my wallet and pictures while his trainer looked on (ummm... total breech of privacy)
I took a screenshot of the 'Details' page of my card in my Google Pay app and showed that when I needed a discount. It was frustrating to open the app, flip through to my card then open the details link all while corralling 3 kids and trying to pay at the same time. Taking the screenshot to show when I needed it eliminated a few steps. It lists your first name and last initial, also will say 'DVC Y' or 'Annual'. If it doesn't say either of those things the cast members can't give you a discount.
 
My digital card still says DVC No, even though I am grandfathered in because of when I bought my resale contract. So, I have my blue card still and am really going to throw a fit if my digital one isn’t fixed by the time I am there next…🤣
 
Anyone think that when the Refurb happens that they might increase the 1 bedroom to sleep 5 like the Studio? OR Does anyone think you might see the 2-bedroom move up to sleeping 9? All thoughts are appreciated.
 

So can we no longer simply show our actual DVC member cards? We need to show a QR code?

Answering my own question…..just added it to my wallet. Had not realized the blue cards had an expiration date, lol.
Honestly, I just had the "card" in my apple wallet. I just brought it up, clicked on the 3 dots in the right hand corner and it shows the barcode, and DVC, Y. Probably easier than me digging around for a physical card. That's all they are looking for. No one took my phone, they aren't scanning anything. We didn't encounter one CM during our visit that hassled us in any way. Sometimes I just said DVC and they said that's fine. We had also just run the race and many offered us a race discount (Chef Art Smith's), said it was better than DVC.
My digital card still says DVC No, even though I am grandfathered in because of when I bought my resale contract. So, I have my blue card still and am really going to throw a fit if my digital one isn’t fixed by the time I am there next…🤣
I'd call them now and get it straightened out before you go (if you have time to waste on the phone). It will just be frustrating when you get there.

Also read this morning (I think on a DVC Facebook page) that the boat to FW is supposed to return in May when Hoop De Doo returns. I sure it was top notch bus driver intel! :teeth:
 
Anyone think that when the Refurb happens that they might increase the 1 bedroom to sleep 5 like the Studio? OR Does anyone think you might see the 2-bedroom move up to sleeping 9? All thoughts are appreciated.
A guess only, but yes to 5 and to 9. My belief is they'll put in Murphy beds to replace the couch which would sleep 2, and then add a pull out love seat or chair for 1 more.
 
Anyone think that when the Refurb happens that they might increase the 1 bedroom to sleep 5 like the Studio? OR Does anyone think you might see the 2-bedroom move up to sleeping 9? All thoughts are appreciated.
Im with Sleepy on this. I believe the Murphy beds would be a good answer to the current couches, and the addition of another sleeper chair would be welcome. Now the question is When, oh When will they ever get the refurb going. I can understand the lack of supplies to do a major refurb, yet they are moving forward on new builds at GF and Poly. What gives?
 
Im with Sleepy on this. I believe the Murphy beds would be a good answer to the current couches, and the addition of another sleeper chair would be welcome. Now the question is When, oh When will they ever get the refurb going. I can understand the lack of supplies to do a major refurb, yet they are moving forward on new builds at GF and Poly. What gives?
the delays are unacceptable and I told DVC this! Our stay recently was not ok in those current VWL (BRV) rooms
 
Im with Sleepy on this. I believe the Murphy beds would be a good answer to the current couches, and the addition of another sleeper chair would be welcome. Now the question is When, oh When will they ever get the refurb going. I can understand the lack of supplies to do a major refurb, yet they are moving forward on new builds at GF and Poly. What gives?
It appears availability end of this year and next year is very limited. I’m wondering if that has to do with any refurb.
 
A guess only, but yes to 5 and to 9. My belief is they'll put in Murphy beds to replace the couch which would sleep 2, and then add a pull out love seat or chair for 1 more.

Im with Sleepy on this. I believe the Murphy beds would be a good answer to the current couches, and the addition of another sleeper chair would be welcome. Now the question is When, oh When will they ever get the refurb going. I can understand the lack of supplies to do a major refurb, yet they are moving forward on new builds at GF and Poly. What gives?

The pictures that someone captured of the test rooms looked like the sofa was a Murphy bed. It had the handles high up on the wall. Really hoping they keep that. I'm betting they will.

It'll be interesting to see if they keep the fold out bed under the tv design or add the sleeper chair option.
 
It appears availability end of this year and next year is very limited. I’m wondering if that has to do with any refurb.
I sure hope so!! Its not unusual that VWL would be booked solid the whole month of Dec, has always been that way ever since we owned back in 01. But if it overlaps a bit into the new year, that may very well be a good sign
 
I sure hope so!! Its not unusual that VWL would be booked solid the whole month of Dec, has always been that way ever since we owned back in 01. But if it overlaps a bit into the new year, that may very well be a good sign
The begining of the month can be explained by run Disney happening. Not sure about the remainder of January, it does look odd.
Run Disney + the decor is still up + people still have an overage of points in their accounts they're desperate to use = low inventory.
 
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Heading to Nags Head on the Outer banks tomorrow for a week with our DD and her family. Looking forward to getting away, eating some good local seafood, resting, maybe fish a bit, play a round of disc golf, play with the grands, just get away from work to re-set. If internet is good will try to post some photos
 
Heading to Nags Head on the Outer banks tomorrow for a week with our DD and her family. Looking forward to getting away, eating some good local seafood, resting, maybe fish a bit, play a round of disc golf, play with the grands, just get away from work to re-set. If internet is good will try to post some photos

Have a great trip!! Never been.

We're heading out Sunday for 10 days on HHI and are looking forward to it for the same reasons....except fishing and disc golf. ;-) Looking forward to long walks on the beach and hunting for sharks teeth minus the shark.
Have a great time!!!!!
 
So I just tried to book a March trip to use up some left over points. I had to split our stay between BWV and VWL to get our 11 month advantage.

I started by finding a studio at BWV and then actually had a hard time getting a studio at VWL to coordinate with it. No problem at BWV for any date in March. It's usually the opposite.

Ended up having to do this backwards to my normal routine by booking VWL first.

Could it be? Maybe? Perhaps? Whispers.....refurb?

Don't want to jinx it.
 












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