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

[Disney loving Iowan]

Happy Saturday. So we were supposed to go to DL in January but we just love WDW too much and are now going there lol. As you may have seen me say in a previous post. So we had made reservations for SSR but it is not our first choice. It is hard to get anywhere else. Boardwalk isn't available at all or else we would probably stay there. Having said that we were able to get VWL for our last 4 nights!!!! And I'm so excited to say that we got BLT for the first 3 nights!!!!!! I have never stayed there! We stayed at the Contemporary more than 3 decades ago though. I'm so happy about it. We have 2 nights in the middle that we still have at SSR and are wait listing for either BLT or VWL. Not sure what the odds are of that coming through. I'm not gonna tell DD about us staying at BLT. I want it to be a surprise for her.

 

[jimmytammy]

DLI,
We had hoped to book BLT in Feb, trying to book 2- 2 bedrooms for our family was a bit of stretch, and having to wait until today since Aug is our use year, we had all points tied up. Turns out BLT was booked up a few days ago, but then our decisions were made quickly for us when WDW has to have all masked back up inside, our soon to be 4 yr old grandson wearing a mask isn't going to fly. Im not mentioning this to start something up, its just fact. Littles dont always understand the need to mask up, etc. So we felt like maybe we would get past this by fall next year in hopes to get a trip in before the 5oth is over, fingers crossed

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

DLI,
We had hoped to book BLT in Feb, trying to book 2- 2 bedrooms for our family was a bit of stretch, and having to wait until today since Aug is our use year, we had all points tied up. Turns out BLT was booked up a few days ago, but then our decisions were made quickly for us when WDW has to have all masked back up inside, our soon to be 4 yr old grandson wearing a mask isn't going to fly. Im not mentioning this to start something up, its just fact. Littles dont always understand the need to mask up, etc. So we felt like maybe we would get past this by fall next year in hopes to get a trip in before the 5oth is over, fingers crossed

Yeah I'm a bit bummed that they are having to step up the mask wearing again. With me though it's just me and DD and we are both very used to wearing them since we have to wear them all day at work. I'm sure it is tough on kids though. Yesterday a mom came into our store and they were wearing masks and the mom was yelling at one of the kids to keep their mask on. Has to be a constant struggle. Hopefully since you will have 18 months you will be able to get there.

 

[Corinne]

I’m guessing over the next few weeks masks are going to be required outdoors as well. We’ll probably wear them even if not required. I’ve noticed a lot of rooms and dining reservations have opened up the week we are planning to go. No way to know if this is due to covid related cancellations. I do know they’ve been opening up more dining options. Very anxious to see how this plays out.

 

[ChipNdale8887]

Saw this on Facebook! BRV possible refurb picture!
I kinda like it. I always appreciated the more rustic look that BRV has over CCV.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Saw this on Facebook! BRV possible refurb picture!
I kinda like it. I always appreciated the more rustic look that BRV has over CCV.

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Hmm. I would love to see more but just from this picture I think I like it more than the Copper Creek rooms. Seems more rustic. What facebook page is this on? I would love to know which rooms have been worked on and if it is possible to request them.

 

[Suzabella]

It's originally from Instagram by the look of the page. You can search by the poster's name.

I'm very relieved and pleased with the look. I was very nervous that Disney would neutralize the charm like seems to be the trend. I was pessimistically hopeful. Now if they'd just get on with it! ;-)

 

[twinklebug]

I like way more than I dislike in that picture. Love that they're using the fold down bed style, the blue-grey sofa doesn't seem to match anything else in the room. We need more pics! I'd like a better view of the table and chairs too.

It gives me hope that someone realized homogenizing the WL look was a mistake.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I like way more than I dislike in that picture. Love that they're using the fold down bed style, the blue-grey sofa doesn't seem to match anything else in the room. We need more pics! I'd like a better view of the table and chairs too.

It gives me hope that someone realized homogenizing the WL look was a mistake.

Oh is it a murphy bed?

 

[Cabius]

I like way more than I dislike in that picture. Love that they're using the fold down bed style, the blue-grey sofa doesn't seem to match anything else in the room. We need more pics! I'd like a better view of the table and chairs too.

I've heard complaints in another forum that it looks too SW vs NW, but I don't see it. Lots of wood tones and and greens in the mix there. It does have a sandy aspect to it, but overall I think it looks very sharp.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I've heard complaints in another forum that it looks too SW vs NW, but I don't see it. Lots of wood tones and and greens in the mix there. It does have a sandy aspect to it, but overall I think it looks very sharp.

I think this looks more lodge than the new rooms in Copper Creek. They have that craftmans look. Better fit for the Grand Californian.

 

[Suzabella]

Oh is it a murphy bed?

I believe so based on the sofa with a chaise and the refurbs at other resorts. I'd also expect a banquet with 2 chairs rather than table & chairs plus the "window" in the master bath gone and bath replaced with a free standing-ish tub. No proof but it's fun to guess.

 

[twinklebug]

Oh is it a murphy bed?

Yes, you can see the handles to pull it down on either side of the picture & that explains the recessed shelving on the sides.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yes, you can see the handles to pull it down on either side of the picture & that explains the recessed shelving on the sides.

I missed that at first lol

 

[Beachmom0317]

Considering postponing our November 2021 VWL visit to next November/December 2022. I’ll be bummed if we have to delay but we’ll be there april 2022, so between either april of fall 2022 I’m excited and hopeful for a refurb!

 

[ChipNdale8887]

I think this looks more lodge than the new rooms in Copper Creek. They have that craftmans look. Better fit for the Grand Californian.

We stayed at Copper Creek over Christmas. I will say we loved the rooms, they have more theming in person than pictures give off. But I will say I'm glad that it seems they've kept to keeping BRV more rustic and lodgy than CCV. Its nice to have a contrast. The Color scheme also reminds me more of the Grand Californian and also some Hilton Head themese with the red green and brown color scheme which a lot of the Wilderness lodge lobby has.

 

[Corinne]

Does anyone know if I decide to cancel our September trip, will I still be able to move the points to RCI? They will expire November 30.

 

[ChipNdale8887]

found another picture of the refurb! Same account as before, this is of the hallway!

 

[DVC Jen]

found another picture of the refurb! Same account as before, this is of the hallway!

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We stayed just a few doors down from this a few weeks ago. It looks really nice in person. I was/am not a fan of the last refurb. But what I’ve seen so far of the plans for the new one makes me very happy.

 

[Suzabella]

We stayed just a few doors down from this a few weeks ago. It looks really nice in person. I was/am not a fan of the last refurb. But what I’ve seen so far of the plans for the new one makes me very happy.

Are the colors as bright as they appear in that picture? Asking because the room picture seem more toned down and less contrast.