VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge, a lot!!

[KAT4DISNEY]

Have a great trip Granny! I know I'd be amped to be heading to WDW just to get out of this choking smoke that we've been in for a week.

Regarding the FP+ - my understanding is that the CR guests are part of one of the tests but apparently not BLT so AFAIK you would not be eligible and can just go with what you know.

 

[eliza61]

Hey guys!

Looks like a lot going on as usual here on the Groupie thread. I hope this finds everyone enjoying the end of the summer.

I have a confession to make...we are heading to WDW in a couple of weeks and I find myself looking forward to it (we are staying at BLT) but not as eagerly as some recent visits.

It might be because I am in a much better job (less stress) so vacations aren't such a lifesaver being thrown at a drowning man. Or maybe because it is just DW and I and we always miss our children (both in their 20's) when we go without them.

In any event, I don't even know how the new Fastpass system is supposed to work, or if I'm even eligible for it.

I know we'll have a great time, but for whatever reason it just isn't that great anticipation as usual. I'm sure I'll get more amped up the closer we get to our departure date.

I know one thing...we will be doing at least one meal over at WL...usually lunch at Roaring Fork. I know that feeling of being home that I'll experience in the lobby will make everything just right.

Hey Granny,
Wonderful to hear from you.

totally understandable. Interestingly enough, I've been to the world a number of times without the old guy and the kids. they were avid fishermen and not to disparage the fine sport of fishing but I'd rather crawl through a bed of razor sharp barb wire on my knees than go fishing, so when the "menfolk" would do their "man trip" I would skiddadle down to the world with usually my sister and girlfriends.

It just takes a moment or two to adjust to the a different "type" of trip.

When will you be down? I'm heading down 9/19-9/23 and staying at the Boardwalk. this will be my first time there. I'm actually mooching off of a good friend who is traveling to wdw for a business meeting.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Granny, we always take the boat over to VL from BLT to have lunch at RF! Usually it's on our check in day, before our room is ready.

How wonderful that your job is less stressful!

Enjoy your special time with your DW. Ours are in their 30's. eventually we have come to appreciate and smile at words in Alan Jackson's "Remember When"

Remember when we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up and move away
We won't be sad, we'll be glad
For all the life we've had
And we'll remember when

We DO! We'll be together, ourselves in SSR in October!

Bobbi

 

[eliza61]

Are there plans to build a dvc at the Polynesian?

That was always a rumor but now I hear it's a fact?

 

[Muushka]

Thanks for the prayers for Homer. The surgery was more invasive than we were expecting and the cancer proved to be just as wide spread as earlier testing had predicted. The surgeon was not able to remove all of the cancer. But he did indicate that all of the organs that he could see looked good and the resection was more involved than anticipated but was successful. So there remains some cancer in the lymph node system and after a four to six week surgery recovery period we will explore whether undergoing chemotherapy will make sense. The question has been asked, is it better to have 8 to 10 months feeling relatively good or 12 to 14 months being sick from the chemo. Of course none of us knows God's plan for this and Homer could have one month or ten years or more left on this spaceship we call planet earth. The good news is that we KNOW that a room is being prepared for him in Heaven. Again, thank you for your continued prayers.

In other news, Rebecca and I have cancelled our planned trip to VWL which was to begin in just a few days. We have booked a week in mid October at Hilton Head instead. This will be our first trip to HHI.

Prayers for your family to make the right decision as to hwo to best treat Homer.

I hope your HH vacation is a sweet respite from stress.

Hey guys!

Looks like a lot going on as usual here on the Groupie thread. I hope this finds everyone enjoying the end of the summer.

I have a confession to make...we are heading to WDW in a couple of weeks and I find myself looking forward to it (we are staying at BLT) but not as eagerly as some recent visits.

It might be because I am in a much better job (less stress) so vacations aren't such a lifesaver being thrown at a drowning man. Or maybe because it is just DW and I and we always miss our children (both in their 20's) when we go without them.

In any event, I don't even know how the new Fastpass system is supposed to work, or if I'm even eligible for it.

I know we'll have a great time, but for whatever reason it just isn't that great anticipation as usual. I'm sure I'll get more amped up the closer we get to our departure date.

I know one thing...we will be doing at least one meal over at WL...usually lunch at Roaring Fork. I know that feeling of being home that I'll experience in the lobby will make everything just right.

Hi Granny. I have found myself in that position a few times. But once there, it seems to disappear.
Have a great time. You too Eliza.

Are there plans to build a dvc at the Polynesian?

That was always a rumor but now I hear it's a fact?

Well, when you and Granny are down there, go right to those in the know. Either the bus driver or the boat captain.

 

[rusafee1183]

Hey everyone! Thanks for letting me rant about the flights the other day. I think I am just so used to the first booking day being affordable, that when I saw that they were that high I kind of hit the roof.

This is why this group is the nicest on the Dis. I made a comment about flights being so high on another thread and was chewed out by some fellow Dis-ers asking me "what I expected" and telling me "sorry, the airlines can't afford to fly you for $79" and pretty much telling me to get over myself. I understand that times change, but I don't think it's unreasonable to be upset at the way that prices seem to be going. It felt very discouraging that as soon as we finally are able to purchase DVC in order to go more often, the airlines are making it more difficult for me to visit more often. Murphy's Law I guess.

Anyway, I have cooled down and decided to book the first leg of the flight at the higher price because it was the exact flight time I wanted. I will keep watching and hoping that it drops and then hopefully apply the credit to the return trip. I should mention that I am flying into Tampa, driving to Bradenton Beach for a wedding and then over to WDW for the remainder of the week and flying out of MCO.

Shameful confession time: We got our VWL points loaded finally!!!! And we are going to try to book a stay at the Boardwalk

It just feels like the right place to end a "beach trip" ... but I do feel guilty after how desperate I was to get these VWL points


Anyway - enough about me.

JT - How is Sneezy?

Rfassett - I will be praying for you, Rebecca and Homer. Such a sweet story about Molly and the puppies. Will you be keeping them? And, yes I agree that we need to see pictures!!!

Eliza - Thank you for the trivia! It reminds me that I need to stop and smell the roses a bit. I honestly didn't know the answer to a lot of those. I hope that with our upcoming trips, I am able to stop and enjoy the little things more and more. I purchased a book recently called "The Thinking Fan's Guide to Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom" and it is supposed to break down the back story to all of the attractions and what makes them tick. I think it will be a nice break from the typical guide books I always buy.

Also, you need to fill me in on the boardwalk when you return!! I am sure we will love being down there. I think I have mentioned before how much we love that area. We end up at the BW almost every single trip. I was actually surprised at us when we fell so much in love with VWL and purchased there instead of the BWV.

Bagsmom - I am so sorry to hear about your friend losing her battle. I'll be praying for you and her family.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Are there plans to build a dvc at the Polynesian?

That was always a rumor but now I hear it's a fact?

Nothing official yet from DVC but many strong indicators including plans being filed and apparently construction walls going up. It could be like BLT where they kept saying "what building?" until they started sales.

 

[jimmytammy]

rusafee
Thanks for asking, Sneezy still isnt out of the woods yet. They started scaling back her IV drops yesterday, have fed her 3 days orally. Showing signs of improvement and really happy when we go by to visit. Hoping this evening or Fri will bring good news after more labs.

 

[Granny]

In other news, Rebecca and I have cancelled our planned trip to VWL which was to begin in just a few days. We have booked a week in mid October at Hilton Head instead. This will be our first trip to HHI.

HH is a great resort...I think you'll love it! DW & I made a trip there in November a couple of years ago and had a wonderful time. Enjoy the trip!

Have a great trip Granny! I know I'd be amped to be heading to WDW just to get out of this choking smoke that we've been in for a week.

Regarding the FP+ - my understanding is that the CR guests are part of one of the tests but apparently not BLT so AFAIK you would not be eligible and can just go with what you know.

Kat...thanks for the info. I guess I'll just do the FP as much as needed...hopefully mid-September will be a good time for some lower crowd levels. I hope the fires are controlled quickly for everyone.

Hey Granny,
Wonderful to hear from you.

totally understandable. Interestingly enough, I've been to the world a number of times without the old guy and the kids. they were avid fishermen and not to disparage the fine sport of fishing but I'd rather crawl through a bed of razor sharp barb wire on my knees than go fishing, so when the "menfolk" would do their "man trip" I would skiddadle down to the world with usually my sister and girlfriends.

It just takes a moment or two to adjust to the a different "type" of trip.

When will you be down? I'm heading down 9/19-9/23 and staying at the Boardwalk. this will be my first time there. I'm actually mooching off of a good friend who is traveling to wdw for a business meeting.

We'll be at BLT 9/14-21. So hopefully we can get together on one of my last days. I see a PM in your future! YEAH!!!

Granny, we always take the boat over to VL from BLT to have lunch at RF! Usually it's on our check in day, before our room is ready.

Bobbi....Thanks for the lyrics and sentiment. We always make at least one trip to WL every trip. I think probably multiple times this trip since we'll be so close. Gotta love those RF sandwiches!

Shameful confession time: We got our VWL points loaded finally!!!! And we are going to try to book a stay at the Boardwalk

It just feels like the right place to end a "beach trip" ... but I do feel guilty after how desperate I was to get these VWL points
[snip]

Also, you need to fill me in on the boardwalk when you return!! I am sure we will love being down there. I think I have mentioned before how much we love that area. We end up at the BW almost every single trip. I was actually surprised at us when we fell so much in love with VWL and purchased there instead of the BWV.

No need to sweat it...we have lots of BWV lovers on this thread. I am an owner there and JimmyBoone bought some points there as well. And of course, BWV Dreamin is a Groupie too! You'll have a great time I'm sure!

Nothing official yet from DVC but many strong indicators including plans being filed and apparently construction walls going up. It could be like BLT where they kept saying "what building?" until they started sales.

Well, when you and Granny are down there, go right to those in the know. Either the bus driver or the boat captain.

I think both of you are right on target. I love the "what building" response...one of those "pay no attention to the building behind the curtains" kind of things. And of course, the transportation folks really are the source of all insider knowledge about everything at WDW!

rusafee
Thanks for asking, Sneezy still isnt out of the woods yet. They started scaling back her IV drops yesterday, have fed her 3 days orally. Showing signs of improvement and really happy when we go by to visit. Hoping this evening or Fri will bring good news after more labs.

Jimmy...best wishes on this. It's the hardest part of pet ownership, but there are so many great times it makes it more than worthwhile.

 

[sleepydog25]

Hey guys!

Looks like a lot going on as usual here on the Groupie thread. I hope this finds everyone enjoying the end of the summer.

I have a confession to make...we are heading to WDW in a couple of weeks and I find myself looking forward to it (we are staying at BLT) but not as eagerly as some recent visits.

It might be because I am in a much better job (less stress) so vacations aren't such a lifesaver being thrown at a drowning man. Or maybe because it is just DW and I and we always miss our children (both in their 20's) when we go without them.

In any event, I don't even know how the new Fastpass system is supposed to work, or if I'm even eligible for it.

I know we'll have a great time, but for whatever reason it just isn't that great anticipation as usual. I'm sure I'll get more amped up the closer we get to our departure date.

I know one thing...we will be doing at least one meal over at WL...usually lunch at Roaring Fork. I know that feeling of being home that I'll experience in the lobby will make everything just right.

A) I knew none of the trivia answers.
B) Luv is headed to Disney next month (25-29), and her group will be doing the new FP and magic band system. They were notified of such over the weekend. So far, she is not a fan. Once she completes her trip, she'll know better how it works and whether we should all just sell our DVC and stop going to WDW.


(just opting for a bit of humor. . .)

 

[Granny]

A) I knew none of the trivia answers.
B) Luv is headed to Disney next month (25-29), and her group will be doing the new FP and magic band system. They were notified of such over the weekend. So far, she is not a fan. Once she completes her trip, she'll know better how it works and whether we should all just sell our DVC and stop going to WDW.


(just opting for a bit of humor. . .)

I knew a couple of the trivia answers, but they were pretty much the same ones JimmyBoone answered.

As for the new FP, I think it will actually work pretty well for us when it comes about. We are not park commandos, never do rope drop and rarely an EM hour. So it would be nice to be able to "book" a couple of our favorite attractions in advance.

Just so long as it doesn't become as brutal as trying to book a dinner at Be Our Guest restaurant!

 

[Granny]

Ok, time for a little Disney world trivia.


4) In the Great Movie ride, the fantasia scene is presented on the
Left...I'll guess left, but I thought it was on both sides??
right
No fantasia scene

Okay, now I'm having the old headslap moment...I was thinking of the Fantasia scenes from the end of the ride projected up on the screen during the bunch of movie clips.

Of course it's on the left...Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice...just before the Wizard of Oz if I recall correctly! DOH!


And for bonus points, the Sorcerer's name is Yensid...which seems a bit backwards to me.

 

[rusafee1183]

OK, Why not????

Ok, time for a little Disney world trivia.

1) Where is the firehouse located in Magic kingdom Frontierland
tomorrowland
Main St. USA
Adventureland.

2) The new fantasyland now has three Dumbo rides
True
False - although I feel this is a trick question somehow.... like, they still have the old one too or something.
3) Where in the world have you heard this phrase?
"those small unmanned rocket ships you see leaving us will shortly be sending back television pictures as they fly near the surface"
Mission: space
Space mountain
Mission to mars
Spaceship Earth.????? I have no clue, this is Bob's guess
4) In the Great Movie ride, the fantasia scene is presented on the
Left
right
No fantasia scene

Is this a trick question too???? Isn't it above you?

5) Sonny Eclipse background singers "the space angels" are?
Human
Invisible
male
background singers are not space angels


?????????


6) If you want to sit in one of the villian sections in Fantasmic you may chose? Chernabog
Hades
Captain hook
frollo
7) Complete the phrase from the carousel of progress. "shucks every time he has company....
He blows a fuse
He makes a mess in the kitchen
He drinks to much
He makes a pitcher of iced tea

 

[Granny]

Oops...I accidentally wiped out my answers to the trivia. No great loss.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kat...thanks for the info. I guess I'll just do the FP as much as needed...hopefully mid-September will be a good time for some lower crowd levels. I hope the fires are controlled quickly for everyone.

We've been down once in mid-Sept and the park experience was great - very quiet compared to most other times these days. The humidity and heat was another story......

I too hope they get some control of the fires. We finally had mostly clear skies this morning but the smoke is rolling back in this afternoon. They say the fire had virtually stopped growing today but the heat is supposed to pick up over the weekend which could change that again. Fingers are crossed for favorable fire fighting weather.

A) I knew none of the trivia answers.
B) Luv is headed to Disney next month (25-29), and her group will be doing the new FP and magic band system. They were notified of such over the weekend. So far, she is not a fan. Once she completes her trip, she'll know better how it works and whether we should all just sell our DVC and stop going to WDW.


(just opting for a bit of humor. . .)

It will be very interesting to hear what she thinks. All the tracking possibilities are not very appealing to me. And until it's known what the FP availability will be when NOT reserving 60 days out I'm fairly skeptical. And also hopeful that I'm being too skeptical.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Dodie!!!!

 

[Corinne]

Happy Saturday Groupies!. I had another long week! Last Saturday we had a 6 hour round trip drive to drop our son off to his final year of college. As if I wasn't sad enough, my husband dropped my iPad as we were getting out of the car. Then my husband discovered a leak and soon came to the realization that it was coming from our new shower. They had to rip out the shower floor and re- tile. Anyway, we are entering our seventh month of this repair/ renovation, and it does look like it is finally coming to an end (I think!)

One high point though, I received and invitation to participate in the Magic Band Plus testing on my upcoming trip! So I have been busy planning, we aren't park commandos, and I'm not sure I like the idea of planning the actual rides or attractions so far in advance. It's a short trip, just me and my sister, but I am looking forward to it! We are staying at the AKV for the first time.

 

[sleepydog25]

Happy Saturday Groupies!. I had another long week! Last Saturday we had a 6 hour round trip drive to drop our son off to his final year of college. As if I wasn't sad enough, my husband dropped my iPad as we were getting out of the car. Then my husband discovered a leak and soon came to the realization that it was coming from our new shower. They had to rip out the shower floor and re- tile. Anyway, we are entering our seventh month of this repair/ renovation, and it does look like it is finally coming to an end (I think!)

One high point though, I received and invitation to participate in the Magic Band Plus testing on my upcoming trip! So I have been busy planning, we aren't park commandos, and I'm not sure I like the idea of planning the actual rides or attractions so far in advance. It's a short trip, just me and my sister, but I am looking forward to it! We are staying at the AKV for the first time.

Sorry to hear about the leak and the iPad. I'm sure both were/are aggravating to say the least. Chris, too, is doing the MB Plus testing with her group, and though we somewhat are commandos (in the early a.m.--get in, get out, then relax), she's unsure of the long-term aspects. CMs have told her that anyone on her Family and Friends list can "link" their names to her FPs which would seem to make the system ripe for exploitation. Although it will work for our way of doing parks, I'm not sure for many that making them choose which park to use their 3 FPs Plus when will please the majority. However, time will tell.

 

[jimmytammy]

We are in Atlanta this weekend for Braves games. Been here since Thurs. We had tickets for awhile but reluctant to come as Sneezy is still at vet. DD has been checking on her and says she is getting stronger everyday. Still not eating her food, but is fighting the staff there, so good signs. Sneezy calms down at sound and touch from us. So hope we get good news from labs.

Headed to Dawsonville, GA in a little while to Bill Elliott Family Museum, and Amicalola Falls(Appalachian Trail southern end starting pt). Tammy and I went to a retreat here on our honeymoon way back in 90. Been Elliott fans for long while(though racing got to glorified for us in later yrs)we still like him, wish he would race more often, might watch it again.

Last game later tonight then home on Sun.

Thanks for all the continued prayers for our little one.

 

[eliza61]

Happy Saturday Groupies!. I had another long week! Last Saturday we had a 6 hour round trip drive to drop our son off to his final year of college. As if I wasn't sad enough, my husband dropped my iPad as we were getting out of the car. Then my husband discovered a leak and soon came to the realization that it was coming from our new shower. They had to rip out the shower floor and re- tile. Anyway, we are entering our seventh month of this repair/ renovation, and it does look like it is finally coming to an end (I think!)

One high point though, I received and invitation to participate in the Magic Band Plus testing on my upcoming trip! So I have been busy planning, we aren't park commandos, and I'm not sure I like the idea of planning the actual rides or attractions so far in advance. It's a short trip, just me and my sister, but I am looking forward to it! We are staying at the AKV for the first time.

We need a "hang in there smiley", Corrine I know your pain. LOL, Sid the squid is at the University of Cincinnati. That's an 12 hour drive through what has got to be the absolute dullest scenery in this country. pretty much after I get through Harrisburg PA, you see nothing but cows and corn. To top it off my mil, sil and neice decided to take the trip with us at the last moment. So it was 5 folks plus a boat load of crap stuffed into a rented town and country.