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

[Disney loving Iowan]

That stupid ticker on my posts is really annoying me. It is an old one I put on there last year that suddenly disappeared. Then reappeared after my trip was over. When I go to remove it, it doesn't even show that it is there. So weird.

 

[Corinne]

Maybe y’all should at least consider it anyway

Neverrrrr!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hey, Groupies! As I recently updated Page 1 (very minor) and added a couple of trips for one of our group, I'm reminded that if anyone wishes to have any trips or cruises updated, please send me a PM, and I'll be happy to do so. Oh, and if anyone does want JT booted, then they'll have to come through me first...no, seriously, if you just pay me a little bit under the table I can do it.

 

[twinklebug]

That stupid ticker on my posts is really annoying me. It is an old one I put on there last year that suddenly disappeared. Then reappeared after my trip was over. When I go to remove it, it doesn't even show that it is there. So weird.

What happens if you add something to your signature? It might cause the invisible one to suddenly become visible.

 

[ErinC]

What's the latest on refurbs? Did we ever get a date for the Lodge? I made reservations for April 2023 for the Springtime Surprise race at the 11 month mark. I'll need to decide if I want to change or stay put. Our next planned trip is November at the campground. Getting excited about that, but will need to make a decision soon about tickets. Wishing someone official would update soon on the AP situation.
Jimmy, I took no offense to any comments, wasn't even sure what you were referring to when you thought you had overstepped. Hope everyone is staying well!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

What happens if you add something to your signature? It might cause the invisible one to suddenly become visible.

I'll try that. Thank you.

 

[jimmytammy]

Sleepy
I love the new and improved 1st page
Good job my friend

 

[bobbiwoz]

Sleepy
I love the new and improved 1st page
Good job my friend

It’s a good read! That’s for pointing towards it!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks
Can anyone tell me what time we can start booking online for dining?
Our 60 day window opens up thurs this coming week

 

[CarolynFH]

Hey folks
Can anyone tell me what time we can start booking online for dining?
Our 60 day window opens up thurs this coming week

6 AM Eastern.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

6 AM Eastern.

So 3 am for us west coasters??? Thanks DisneyWorld! We have new littles with us in Oct. Big enough to hopefully like Character meals per the moms. 3am? Sigh.

 

[CarolynFH]

So 3 am for us west coasters??? Thanks DisneyWorld! We have new littles with us in Oct. Big enough to hopefully like Character meals per the moms. 3am? Sigh.

Yes, sorry. Too late to stay up, way too early to get up. Unless the new littles "help out" with that.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks Carolyn and KAT, I knew someone here would know what time
KAT, 3am, ummm, could you hire someone to do that?

 

[danikoski]

Hey folks
Can anyone tell me what time we can start booking online for dining?
Our 60 day window opens up thurs this coming week

So I was told by an MDE IT cast member that it actually opens at around 5:45/5:50 am EST. I'm going to give it a try in a couple weeks to get a couple harder to get reservations.

ETA: It'll be 4:45 am for me, so not as bad as West Coast, but hey, who needs sleep

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So I was told by an MDE IT cast member that it actually opens at around 5:45/5:50 am EST. I'm going to give it a try in a couple weeks to get a couple harder to get reservations.

ETA: It'll be 4:45 am for me, so not as bad as West Coast, but hey, who needs sleep

 

[CarolynFH]

Word on the Restaurants board is that it sometimes opens at 5:45, for some ADRs. So not always and not for everything - personally, I’d aim for 6 AM Eastern. That’s bad enough.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Carolyn and KAT, I knew someone here would know what time
KAT, 3am, ummm, could you hire someone to do that?

Word on the Restaurants board is that it sometimes opens at 5:45, for some ADRs. So not always and not for everything - personally, I’d aim for 6 AM Eastern. That’s bad enough.

I like your idea Jimmy! What will you be doing the morning of August 26th?

Thanks for that info Carolyn. 6am sound dreadful as well. I guess that at least after 3am I can get back to sleep for a few more hours. This is all too reminiscent of the 7am FP+ bookings on our trip in April. Disney needs some late sleepers in their ranks that are making these booking time decisions. Or at least people who take vacations.

 

[jimmytammy]

I like your idea Jimmy! What will you be doing the morning of August 26th?

Thanks for that info Carolyn. 6am sound dreadful as well. I guess that at least after 3am I can get back to sleep for a few more hours. This is all too reminiscent of the 7am FP+ bookings on our trip in April. Disney needs some late sleepers in their ranks that are making these booking time decisions. Or at least people who take vacations.

Send me your list KAT, I will grab those for you. You have helped me out many times, glad to help you as well.

I do have to say, its been a trip navigating the muddy waters of IT of WDW. We have 2 trips, one booked at SSR for 3 nights followed by BLT for 9 nights. We have been able to book dining for the 3 nights, including our last day at SSR which includes our DD and her family when they join us at BLT. We felt sure that they trips would overlap and we would be able to tie in the trips together and book all dining at once. Not so. Now we will be getting up Sunday early to try again

We wouldn't be as concerned about the dining if it weren't for our DDs requests, some hard to get places like Space 220, Chef Mickey, Boma and Art Smiths

 

[bobbiwoz]

Was just looking at some pictures and wanted to share. I really enjoyed that December stay, 2018. Actually, I probably have posted these before.

I am home with pretty severe back pains. The pictures take me to a happier time. Things happen more out of the blue as I am aging.

 

[momtwoboys]

80 DAYS till we are back at WDW! Just hubby and I again! This trip is booked at BWV, but next April we are booked as of now back at BRV. Fingers and toes crossed they get that refurb done by then, not sure if at 7 months which is Sept 16th we should see what else is open.