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

[sleepydog25]

Welcome to the groupies npcougar and DisneyElite4!!!!

I third this welcome (Muushka beat me to second)!!

 

[Pirate Fan]

We will be making our first trip on Thursday and staying until Tuesday. We have the 2 bedroom unit. Can't wait. We are also doing MNSSHP. I have my costume packed and ready to go - Arrgh!!!

 

[Muushka]

We will be making our first trip on Thursday and staying until Tuesday. We have the 2 bedroom unit. Can't wait. We are also doing MNSSHP. I have my costume packed and ready to go - Arrgh!!!

Pirate Fan, have you had an official

WELCOME TO THE GROUPIES​

? If not, please see above sentence. If yes, just ignore me...


You are going to have a blast!

 

[DiznyDi]

Oh boy, new Groupies!

WELCOME npcougar DisneyElite4 and Pirate Fan!

Thanks JT for keeping us included in your exploits around the World. So very nice you got to meet up with Kathy! A Groupie mini-meet - FUN! You guys sure do pack alot into a day!

Pirate Fan - DDad and I are just back from WDW and MNSSHP - what great fun! We were there on Thursday night the 10th. When we arrived at MK late in the morning there was already a sign out that the party had been sold-out. I don't know that I've ever encountered that many people in the MK. We also brought home a ton of candy. My favorite was the green apple warthers caramels. Mmmm We live for pictures. Would love to see you in your costume.

 

[twinmom108]

I haven't checked in here since early summer when our city had that bad fire that destroyed over 500 homes. I had good intentions to catch up with you all but I've been busy to the point that I haven't been able to keep up with everything.

I do have a vacation coming up in a few days including a couple days at my favorite resort VWL. My birthday is coming up too in November and I'll be on the Disney Fantasy for my BD. I know you guys are wonderful & great & I miss conversing with you. I'm sorry I haven't been able to post here regularly. I don't want anyone to feel obligated they must wish me Happy BD since I haven't been able to keep up & also because I won't be able to be on Disboards during my time away. Thanks for understanding!

 

[luv2sleep]

Woot! My wait list for VWL on Jan 1-4 came through!!! Can't wait to see all of the decorations! We were at SSR and I was worried about the bus service there. So glad we will be at the lodge for so many reasons! Can't wait!

 

[DisneyElite4]

Thanks everyone for the nice welcome! We are really excited to stay at VWL - we have always wanted to stay there, and to get to stay there during Christmas and for our DS's first trip will be very special.

We would love to meet up with anyone else who will be there then! We are pretty cool people. I have been on the DIS a long time, I just lurk much more than I post.

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Pirate Fan!!!!
Kimchi Dog
Beef Empanada

A view through Mickey eyes(OKW balcony)
More fun from HDDR
LtoR, me,Capt.D, TammyNC, horselover and Julie's DS

 

[jimmytammy]

Today, we are headed to HS, do what FP will allow us(cant wait for em to get the kinks worked out of the system)and work in some of the minor attractions all the while partaking of snacks along the way(hey, got to keep priorities straight here, and I feel a pretzel with jalapeno cheese is in my near future)catch up with Will and Liz, then over to Epcot to eat at Via Napoli and see Pointer Sisters.

Yesterday, we ate at Kona. Our waiter(previously Uncle Dave from 50s)was in 50s mode once we shared he had waited on us our 1st trip in '99. We told him how he stood out from sharing that he was adopting a child. He shared how his son has mental challenges, he is a major advocate for his son, and it hit him big time as he went around telling other tables and waitstaff about us remembering him for that reason. For once, we were able to make a CM feel special.

Headed to MK for awhile then to Epcot. Met up with horselover, did some F&W booths, then saw Wilson Phillips, very talented. The Phillips of the group introde her DH, Billy Baldwin(Alec's bro)

Got in early for 1st night since being here, all other nights, after midnight We at home are 9:30 folks!

 

[Muushka]

I haven't checked in here since early summer when our city had that bad fire that destroyed over 500 homes. I had good intentions to catch up with you all but I've been busy to the point that I haven't been able to keep up with everything.

I do have a vacation coming up in a few days including a couple days at my favorite resort VWL. My birthday is coming up too in November and I'll be on the Disney Fantasy for my BD. I know you guys are wonderful & great & I miss conversing with you. I'm sorry I haven't been able to post here regularly. I don't want anyone to feel obligated they must wish me Happy BD since I haven't been able to keep up & also because I won't be able to be on Disboards during my time away. Thanks for understanding!

I hope that your home remained safe throughout the fires. That was devastating.

You lucky dog, on the beautiful Fantasy for your birthday! And a visit to VWL!
Just in case you don't check the boards while you are ON A CRUISE!!! (cost prohibitive, I know)

Happy Birthday Twinmom108!!! Have a wonderful birthday cruise!!

Woot! My wait list for VWL on Jan 1-4 came through!!! Can't wait to see all of the decorations! We were at SSR and I was worried about the bus service there. So glad we will be at the lodge for so many reasons! Can't wait!

I'm pretty sure the decorations will be removed while you are there. You ought to check at the desk to see if you can find out the exact date and go watch them! Have a great time!

Thanks everyone for the nice welcome! We are really excited to stay at VWL - we have always wanted to stay there, and to get to stay there during Christmas and for our DS's first trip will be very special.

We would love to meet up with anyone else who will be there then! We are pretty cool people. I have been on the DIS a long time, I just lurk much more than I post.

Oh, we have an admitted lurker here!!!! We know the cure for that!

Seriously, you couldn't ask for a better thread to hang your hat. Remember the Tv show Cheers?
That's us.

Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you've got
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot
Wouldn't you like to get away

All those nights when you've got no lights
The check is in the mail
And your little angel hung the cat up by it's tail
And your third fiance didn't show
Sometimes you wanna go...

CHORUS:
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You wanna be where you can see
Our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where
Everybody knows your name

Roll out of bed Mr. Coffee's dead
The morning's looking bright
And your shrink ran off to Europe
And didn't even write
And your husband wants to be a girl
Be glad there's one place in the world...

CHORUS:
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You wanna go where people know
People are all the same
You wanna go where
Everybody knows your name

Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came

I would love to meet with you while we are at VWL together. Twokats will be there too,
lets plan a mini-meet!

Today, we are headed to HS, do what FP will allow us(cant wait for em to get the kinks worked out of the system)and work in some of the minor attractions all the while partaking of snacks along the way(hey, got to keep priorities straight here, and I feel a pretzel with jalapeno cheese is in my near future)catch up with Will and Liz, then over to Epcot to eat at Via Napoli and see Pointer Sisters.

Yesterday, we ate at Kona. Our waiter(previously Uncle Dave from 50s)was in 50s mode once we shared he had waited on us our 1st trip in '99. We told him how he stood out from sharing that he was adopting a child. He shared how his son has mental challenges, he is a major advocate for his son, and it hit him big time as he went around telling other tables and waitstaff about us remembering him for that reason. For once, we were able to make a CM feel special.

Headed to MK for awhile then to Epcot. Met up with horselover, did some F&W booths, then saw Wilson Phillips, very talented. The Phillips of the group introde her DH, Billy Baldwin(Alec's bro)

Got in early for 1st night since being here, all other nights, after midnight We at home are 9:30 folks!

what a sweet story. I'll bet you made that waiter's day.

 

[DisneyElite4]

While I am too young to have been a Cheers fan, I do know the song well! This thread has always seemed like a bunch of cool Disney-loving people - I amazed at how long some of you have been on the DIS.

jimmytammy, the pictures are neat! And cool story. I love Kona - we are eating there on our upcoming trip!

 

[sleepydog25]

While I am too young to have been a Cheers fan, I do know the song well! This thread has always seemed like a bunch of cool Disney-loving people - I amazed at how long some of you have been on the DIS.

jimmytammy, the pictures are neat! And cool story. I love Kona - we are eating there on our upcoming trip!

We do enjoy new Groupies here! I don't know that anyone has mentioned it, but you should grab a Moose siggie (I forget how, but others will no doubt chime in), a rocker, and come join our chat-fests. We are the friendliest bunch on the DIS, even if self-proclaimed.

And, welcome to PirateFan, as well! Plenty of Moose siggie and rockers to go around. (Spittoon optional.)

As for Cheers, it remains my all-time favorite sitcom. Speaking of entertainment, I think I owe Muushka a list. . .

 

[DiznyDi]

Groupies - just had to share. DDad and I needed just a few more VWL points so spoke with our guide yesterday. He put us on the wait list and said he would contact us when they became available. Now I know they're doing maintenance on the member web site, but I went to look for something else and was beyond startled when I see that our points are already in our account! Maybe it's just a fluke.....
We're celebrating Christmas early!

 

[Muushka]

We do enjoy new Groupies here! I don't know that anyone has mentioned it, but you should grab a Moose siggie (I forget how, but others will no doubt chime in), a rocker, and come join our chat-fests. We are the friendliest bunch on the DIS, even if self-proclaimed.

And, welcome to PirateFan, as well! Plenty of Moose siggie and rockers to go around. (Spittoon optional.)

As for Cheers, it remains my all-time favorite sitcom. Speaking of entertainment, I think I owe Muushka a list. . .

Sly, me thinks you are also a film afficianado, it will be a labor of love. it took me forever but it was fun.
Except I forgot The Mission

Groupies - just had to share. DDad and I needed just a few more VWL points so spoke with our guide yesterday. He put us on the wait list and said he would contact us when they became available. Now I know they're doing maintenance on the member web site, but I went to look for something else and was beyond startled when I see that our points are already in our account! Maybe it's just a fluke.....
We're celebrating Christmas early!

Great news Diane, but I am confused (we're the same age, you understand), did you buy them or did they just appear?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Groupies - just had to share. DDad and I needed just a few more VWL points so spoke with our guide yesterday. He put us on the wait list and said he would contact us when they became available. Now I know they're doing maintenance on the member web site, but I went to look for something else and was beyond startled when I see that our points are already in our account! Maybe it's just a fluke.....
We're celebrating Christmas early!

Whoo hoooo!!!! What an awesome Christmas gift Diane!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Muush, yes we're the same age and are somewhat confused too. At this point in time we've not paid for them-they just magically appeared. I'm certain we'll hear from our guide today to finalize the transaction. Knowing how long sleepy/sly waited on their points, I thought we'd be waiting a very long time too.

 

[eliza61]

Hobbes the dog, develope cataracts and needed surgery to restore his vision.





4500 bucks later

I swore I was never going to be one of those pet parents who dumps tons of money into a pet.....

He had his surgery yesterday at the University of Penn vet clinic and is wearing the "cone of shame". the hard part is giving him eye drops.

I've renamed him S.S. Hobbes in honor of the cruise I was planning with that cash...

Oh well, gotta love our fur babies.

 

[sleepydog25]

Muush, yes we're the same age and are somewhat confused too. At this point in time we've not paid for them-they just magically appeared. I'm certain we'll hear from our guide today to finalize the transaction. Knowing how long sleepy/sly waited on their points, I thought we'd be waiting a very long time too.

In the current vernacular of our youth: OMG! How come our guide couldn't just do that?? Congrats on your points!

 

[Muushka]

Muush, yes we're the same age and are somewhat confused too. At this point in time we've not paid for them-they just magically appeared. I'm certain we'll hear from our guide today to finalize the transaction. Knowing how long sleepy/sly waited on their points, I thought we'd be waiting a very long time too.

WHOA! that is some kind of guide. Congratulations

Thank you for the PM info.

 

[Granny]

Originally Posted by luv2sleep
Woot! My wait list for VWL on Jan 1-4 came through!!! Can't wait to see all of the decorations! We were at SSR and I was worried about the bus service there. So glad we will be at the lodge for so many reasons! Can't wait!

I'm pretty sure the decorations will be removed while you are there. You ought to check at the desk to see if you can find out the exact date and go watch them! Have a great time!

We've been at WDW and seen the decorations up as late as January 11. So I'm sure that most if not all of the decorations will be up the first week of January. Have a great trip, Luv!