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

[DiznyDi]

Thanks for checking in with us Muush! I hope the weather and low crowds hold out another week. Enjoy your time at the Lodge and your cruise!

Take pictures!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

It's sooooooooo cold here in Reno! We had a 30 degree temp change in 24 hours - the high for Tuesday happened at midnight and it just proceeded to get colder and colder. BRRRRRRRRR! And I heard a prediction of -20 sometime Friday or Saturday. That's MN weather that I thought I left behind years ago. I'm feeling very lucky knowing that it won't be long and I'll be enjoying warmer Florida in less than a week!

Yes, Julie, Joy and Kathy, Kathy and Katie - we should try for a meet - or a mini meet. Looks like bobbiwoz will be there then, too. We'll be attending the Merry Mixer on the 16th so may be able to see you there if nothing else works out.

I agree Di! I'm not certain on what date to suggest though?

The rest of my group is arriving the afternoon of the 12th and departing on the afternoon of the 16th and I think we may be rather commando (only the second visit for my niece and she wants to see a lot! ) I should have good flexibility both before and after though! And the mixer is always a good opportunity too.

 

[sarah4770]

We are staying just after Christmas. I am so excited. We love to just sit in the lobby and look at the tree. I just wish they would fix roaring forks. not a sandwich fan!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday twinklebug!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Barb
Glad yall made it safely, hope the current good tidings holds out your entire stay

Kathy
Moose Dust that the cold temps get away soon

Sarah
We are excited for you, staying in the Lodge is a wonderful thing, sometimes I find myself after a long day in the park, longing to be back there. Cant say that about many places other than home

 

[horselover]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINKLEBUG!!!

We are staying just after Christmas. I am so excited. We love to just sit in the lobby and look at the tree. I just wish they would fix roaring forks. not a sandwich fan!

They serve more then sandwiches at RR. Enjoy your time at the Lodge!

 

[wildernessDad]

Happy Birthday, Walt Disney!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hi all . . . . . . . . always great to read of all of the escapades of our groupies and friends.

DiznyDi whispered early this morning . . . . 8 more sleeps!

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Twinklebug!

 

[Kathymford]

Hi groupies!! We arrives last night, but had a one night values stay. For the record, I'm officially a snob. Cannot wait to get to the lodge we feel like our vacation hasn't even started yet. Lol on our way now!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Have a Happy Birthday Twinklebug!!

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
When I think of all the blessing in my life I am truly
grateful for belonging to this group of Kindred spirits.

2 Day Happy Dance

Spent 57 min on the phone last night with MS trying to link
fast passes Oh Man I hope they get the bugs worked out soon.

Yes, Julie, Joy and Kathy, Kathy and Katie - we should try for a meet - or a mini meet. Looks like bobbiwoz will be there then, too. We'll be attending the Merry Mixer on the 16th so may be able to see you there if nothing else works out.

Sorry JT, can't help with your ticket question. We purchased 2 'sets' of the DVC specially priced tickets. First set expires 12/9. We'll be activating 2nd set 12/13. I'll face your question next year. We've not taken advantage of the various offerings of the Premium pass. I thought it would be great to have the 20% discount - until it was changed to 10%

DS and his wife have been with us since just before Thanksgiving. They'll be traveling back to VA today. Always nice to have the 'kids' come back home. But equally nice to get my routine and my house back.

Enjoy your day Groupies!

Hi Di Let's do it! Would love to meet up.
My youngest DD and I will be checking into the Lodge
on Sunday 8th till Friday the 13th
This first half of our vacation is a mother/daughter one.
We're flexible and easy. so just let us know time and place
She is looking forward to a much needed vac.
as she is a hospice social worker and soon bride-to-be. (May 2014)
On Friday the 13 We move over to BLT and the rest of the Family
in including DH will be arriving
Mr. T pot and I can still get away over the weekend as well

Well, we are back from our too-short vacation to the lodge and one night at VGF. About the 1 bedroom at VGF…. WOW! What a fantastic villa that was! The bed was the best bed I've ever slept in. I hope VWL gets those beds!

Bought the obligatory December Wilderness Lodge Pin, this year featuring Humphrey.

Fastpass+ worked well, but we had to have our magic bands reset several times when trying to enter parks. But I think that the magic bands will be a winner once the bugs are worked out.

Hi WD glad you had a great time.
Looking forward to trying out those beds in Jan and
What have I been missing?
There are different WL Pins out each Year?
How did I not know this

We are here at our beloved. The weather is PERFECT . The kind I dream of.

We went to MK for EMH the other night. In a word WONDERFUL. Low crowds, perfect weather.

The Lodge? Well, the sofa has been replaced by the stove (Granny).
After2 years with my wonderful induction range and seeing the beautiful one at VGF, nuff said.

Other than that, all is well in Groupie-dom.

We have a meet planned for tomorrow evening. can't wait.

Cruise on Saturday.

So glad for you and Mr Muush
Please keep the Weather mild and the crowds down for us Muush
Enjoy the Magic and keep us posted

Di
Tina and I plan to go to the Merry Mixer on the 9th
we're leaving on the 16th

Hope to see you all soon

 

[horselover]

Sorry I'm going to miss you Teapot. Is your DD getting married at WDW too?

For those headed down soon have a wonderful time! I'm hoping the next 12 days goes by quickly. I have a feeling I'm going to be longing for the Lodge even though I really do love BCV. Nothing like the Lodge at Christmas though.

Have a good weekend groupies!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Groupies

TP, we told Mickey to keep that awesome weather for you and all headed down there.
We think that it was the best ever.

After an aweful drive to Miami, we are all tucked into our pre cruise hotel.

Tomorrow at 4:30 we will set sail.

We had a meet with 2 kats (litterally) and our new groupie Nikki and her husband and cutie pie son, Jack. Fun!

We hope everyone hada wonderful Thanksgiving and best wishes for those heading down.

 

[twokats]

It's sooooooooo cold here in Reno! We had a 30 degree temp change in 24 hours - the high for Tuesday happened at midnight and it just proceeded to get colder and colder. BRRRRRRRRR! And I heard a prediction of -20 sometime Friday or Saturday. That's MN weather that I thought I left behind years ago. I'm feeling very lucky knowing that it won't be long and I'll be enjoying warmer Florida in less than a week!

I agree Di! I'm not certain on what date to suggest though?

The rest of my group is arriving the afternoon of the 12th and departing on the afternoon of the 16th and I think we may be rather commando (only the second visit for my niece and she wants to see a lot! ) I should have good flexibility both before and after though! And the mixer is always a good opportunity too.

When I left Texas it was in the 70's. Yesterday (Thursday) it dropped to 34 and drizzly rain. Today it kept dropping and my son posted pictures for me of our yard with the trees all covered in quite a bit of ice. We have damage to a lot of our trees, but thankfully no damage to our house. DH want to have a genie whisk me home and him here to finish the vacation with Kati!! Each time I come to WDW in December, we have snow or something in TX.


Kati and I leave late on the 14th, so I hope I get to meet some of y'all on the 13th. We are in 5521. Give us a call or pm me and I will give you my cell.

Hi all . . . . . . . . always great to read of all of the escapades of our groupies and friends.

DiznyDi whispered early this morning . . . . 8 more sleeps!

Please let me know when y'all get here. Kati and I have not missed a December of seeing you both so far. Have to at least get a picture of you and Kati together!

Hi groupies!! We arrives last night, but had a one night values stay. For the record, I'm officially a snob. Cannot wait to get to the lodge we feel like our vacation hasn't even started yet. Lol on our way now!!

Let me know when you get here and we will sit by the fire for a while!

Spent 57 min on the phone last night with MS trying to link fast passes Oh Man I hope they get the bugs worked out soon.

Hi Di Let's do it! Would love to meet up.
My youngest DD and I will be checking into the Lodge
on Sunday 8th till Friday the 13th
This first half of our vacation is a mother/daughter one.
We're flexible and easy. so just let us know time and place
She is looking forward to a much needed vac.
as she is a hospice social worker and soon bride-to-be. (May 2014)
On Friday the 13 We move over to BLT and the rest of the Family
in including DH will be arriving
Mr. T pot and I can still get away over the weekend as well

Di
Tina and I plan to go to the Merry Mixer on the 9th
we're leaving on the 16th

Hope to see you all soon

I guess Kati and I have been lucky. So far we have had no issues with the magic bands.

Kati and I hope to make it to the Merry Mixer on the 9th also, but we won't be there very long since we will have to be at the Candlelight Processional at 5:00. Hopefully we will see you around the lodge. Either call me or pm me and we will try to meet downstairs.

Hi Groupies

TP, we told Mickey to keep that awesome weather for you and all headed down there.
We think that it was the best ever.

After an aweful drive to Miami, we are all tucked into our pre cruise hotel.

Tomorrow at 4:30 we will set sail.

We had a meet with 2 kats (litterally) and our new groupie Nikki and her husband and cutie pie son, Jack. Fun!

We hope everyone hada wonderful Thanksgiving and best wishes for those heading down.

These two kats litterally had a great time with y'all.
Glad you are all tucked into your hotel. Have a great cruise and will talk to you when you get back.

 

[tea pot]

Sorry I'm going to miss you Teapot. Is your DD getting married at WDW too?

No DD is not getting married in WDW
We thought about it but she wanted to stay local.
She is my youngest and the first to get married.

Sorry we just missed you guys again maybe next year
Hope you have a truly Magical Vacation

Hi Groupies

TP, we told Mickey to keep that awesome weather for you and all headed down there.
We think that it was the best ever.

Thanks Muushka

Off to finish packing
take care groupies

 

[twinklebug]

Hopping in to give a great big Thank You! to all the folks who wished me a Happy Birthday last Friday.

The sentiments were very much appreciated

 

[Dizny Dad]

So, early this AM DiznyDi jumps out of bed to get ready for her trip to Akron, says nothing, but holds up four fingers in my direction with a big smile on her face . . . . . . I love the level of communication that develops after being in someone's life for so long . . . but I think only one of us will get the four sleeps she was implying!

See you all in The World!

 

[tea pot]

Hello from the world The temp was 82. Today. Woo Hoo Merry mixer was mobbed Still fun to see so many D V C people. Got my pin and ornament and enjoyed the show Crowds are here but so is the holiday magic Take care groupies

 

[Granny]

TeaPot...great to hear you're having a super time! I've been looking at the Orlando temperatures and it looks like a week straight of 80 degree weather! Enjoy the holiday spirit in the Land of Mickey!



Oh...and pictures are always welcome.