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

[Granny]

Just had to share that after a very long delayed closing (signed contract in July 2013, closed on 1/3/14, but did so knowing that was the case), we finally booked our very first DVC trip to our "home" at VWL 5/28-6/6!! Family is super stoked, can't wait!!

CONGRATULATIONS on your VWL purchase!!


And we are all super stoked for your family as well...have a great time planning your trip!!

 

[sleepydog25]

I second the congrats, mvndvm! You'll have a blast, I'm sure.

 

[blossomz]

Magic Bands arrived for February trip!!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Just had to share that after a very long delayed closing (signed contract in July 2013, closed on 1/3/14, but did so knowing that was the case), we finally booked our very first DVC trip to our "home" at VWL 5/28-6/6!! Family is super stoked, can't wait!!

Cool!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Magic Bands arrived for February trip!!!!!

Ours just came too, really exciting isnt it?!!!!

 

[DVCTigger]

I enjoy checking out this thread, DH and I will be spending 9 nights in the villas in 25 days!! This will be our first long stay at the lodge! We too have or MBs, but we won't be using them much, this is a no park trip for us! 9 nights of just relaxing and taking in all of the other "stuff" that WDW has to offer. And actually DH has to work weekdays, one of those computer guys, as long as he has internet and his computer, he can work.

 

[twokats]

I hope everyone that is getting snow is safe and warm. My part of TX is getting another arctic blast tomorrow and Friday, but no moisture is expected for us and then we go back to the 60's for a couple of days. Crazy weather!!!

I know those that have received their magic bands are anticipating their upcoming trips. We have to wait til April for our one day at the world, so it will still be a while before we get any bands.

 

[DiznyDi]

Got our MBs yesterday for upcoming trip. Excited!!

Oh boy! That always makes the trip seem like its just a few days away. Sure hope the weather gets better for your drive down.

OMG! I can't believe I haven't checked in for such a long time!!! I must have forgotten to click on a link and I just never thought about it! I hope everyone is doing well! Just got off the Magic where I celebrated yet another birthday! It was a blast! Anyway...I need to catch up!!! Good to be home again!!

Oh...and thank you all for the fabulous Birthday wishes!!!!

Magic Bands arrived for February trip!!!!!

Hi Blossom! So nice to have you stop by for a quick visit. You sure keep yourself busy! You should have quite a collection of Magic Bands now. Personally, I'm trying for one of every color . I was reading on another thread about Disney Infinity - of which I know nothing about - that if you take your magic band and put it on the power pad it unlocks a special dragon. You don't need to keep the magic band there. Apparently once unlocked, always unlocked. DDad took his band to work for one of his co-workers kids that got the Infinity system for Christmas. They were so excited!

Just had to share that after a very long delayed closing (signed contract in July 2013, closed on 1/3/14, but did so knowing that was the case), we finally booked our very first DVC trip to our "home" at VWL 5/28-6/6!! Family is super stoked, can't wait!!

How very exciting! What a long time to wait... Enjoy your trip! The Lodge has so much to offer and keeps calling us home again and again and again....

I enjoy checking out this thread, DH and I will be spending 9 nights in the villas in 25 days!! This will be our first long stay at the lodge! We too have or MBs, but we won't be using them much, this is a no park trip for us! 9 nights of just relaxing and taking in all of the other "stuff" that WDW has to offer. And actually DH has to work weekdays, one of those computer guys, as long as he has internet and his computer, he can work.

You'll be staying long enough that you should have no problem for Flag Family. Don't forget to ask upon check-in to see if there is availability during your stay. This is a wonderful opportunity to be at the top of the Lodge and look out over Bay Lake. On a clear day the view is breathtaking. Don't work too hard. Enjoy the serenity of the Lodge and all that her surroundings offer.

Happy Thursday Groupies!

 

[sleepydog25]

Ours just came too, really exciting isnt it?!!!!

Luv's bling accessory package to put ON the bands came today. . .

And that sort of trip sounds wonderful, DVCTigger!

 

[DVCTigger]

And that sort of trip sounds wonderful, DVCTigger!

Thanks Sleepydog! It really does, doesn't it! We have done a five night trip at Kidani before with only a water park day, but this one will be a nice, long restful birthday trip! I get to enjoy the resort and relax as well as visit with my parents (70s) who are staying over at the Fort. Looking forward to trying Artist Point for dinner one night. Only time we have been there was back in 2000 when they had a character breakfast there!

 

[Inkmahm]

Hi, groupies! Once again, it has been forever since I've checked in. I just don't get to the DIS anymore, my time is all spent in Facebook. I had a question about the GCV though so I came to the DIS to ask, of course. Dynaguy and I have been in Las Vegas since Monday trying to get away from the bitter cold back at home in Wisconsin. I have a childhood friend who lives here and SW stops in Vegas on the way to LAX, so we decided to spend a few days since neither Dynaguy or I have ever been to Vegas before. It's been okay, but I don't know that we will rush back. Hotel is dirt cheap but the food cost here will make food at Disneyland look cheap!

Tomorrow we pack up and fly to LAX for the second part of our trip. We are at the GCV until next Friday! Five days in the two parks should make it a nice leisurely trip. We haven't been to DL since January 2011 so this will be our first trip to see Carsland. We are looking forward to it!

Hope all the groupies are doing well. Stay warm, everyone!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Wow Muushka! What a great price on that Panama cruise

I was, as Di mentioned, in FL visiting with my daughter and doing wedding planning stuff like dress fitting and shopping for jewelry. We did manage to pseudo visit WDW on 2 days. Neither of us wanted to activate our AP's until the week of the wedding so we just did Downtown Disney and a little resort hopping. Spent the remaining part of the trip in my daughter's town of Saint Augustine. Wanted to go on the beach (she lives 10 min from it) but it was just too cold that day----45 degrees, but with the ocean breeze felt like the 30's.

I was only there 4-5 days. It was quite chilly 50% of that time. Did have a couple of 68 degree sunny days which felt heavenly. I can't even remember the last time we broke 35-40. Seems like eons ago!!!! This Polar Vortex needs to take a hike!!!

Congrats to mvndvm on their recently becoming VWL owners! Very exciting!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Some birthday treats for the birthday girls!


Happiest of birthdays to Twokats (Kathy)!!!!









Happy Birthday Claire_ont!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Twokats and Claire_ont!!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks Sleepydog! It really does, doesn't it! We have done a five night trip at Kidani before with only a water park day, but this one will be a nice, long restful birthday trip! I get to enjoy the resort and relax as well as visit with my parents (70s) who are staying over at the Fort. Looking forward to trying Artist Point for dinner one night. Only time we have been there was back in 2000 when they had a character breakfast there!

I love the trail to FW as I'm a runner, and it provides me a relatively peaceful, quiet, and often entertaining (via Mother Nature's animals) experience. You'll enjoy AP. The quality suffered a few years back when they appeared to get complacent, but based on our last couple of visits and reports from others, AP seems to be back on track.

Happy Birthday, twokats!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi, groupies! Once again, it has been forever since I've checked in. I just don't get to the DIS anymore, my time is all spent in Facebook. I had a question about the GCV though so I came to the DIS to ask, of course. Dynaguy and I have been in Las Vegas since Monday trying to get away from the bitter cold back at home in Wisconsin. I have a childhood friend who lives here and SW stops in Vegas on the way to LAX, so we decided to spend a few days since neither Dynaguy or I have ever been to Vegas before. It's been okay, but I don't know that we will rush back. Hotel is dirt cheap but the food cost here will make food at Disneyland look cheap!

Tomorrow we pack up and fly to LAX for the second part of our trip. We are at the GCV until next Friday! Five days in the two parks should make it a nice leisurely trip. We haven't been to DL since January 2011 so this will be our first trip to see Carsland. We are looking forward to it!

Hope all the groupies are doing well. Stay warm, everyone!

Hope yall have a great second half of trip!!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday TwoKats!!!

Hope it's a fun one!!



And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Claire_ont! Come on back and celebrate with us!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi, groupies! Once again, it has been forever since I've checked in. I just don't get to the DIS anymore, my time is all spent in Facebook. I had a question about the GCV though so I came to the DIS to ask, of course. Dynaguy and I have been in Las Vegas since Monday trying to get away from the bitter cold back at home in Wisconsin. I have a childhood friend who lives here and SW stops in Vegas on the way to LAX, so we decided to spend a few days since neither Dynaguy or I have ever been to Vegas before. It's been okay, but I don't know that we will rush back. Hotel is dirt cheap but the food cost here will make food at Disneyland look cheap!

Tomorrow we pack up and fly to LAX for the second part of our trip. We are at the GCV until next Friday! Five days in the two parks should make it a nice leisurely trip. We haven't been to DL since January 2011 so this will be our first trip to see Carsland. We are looking forward to it!

Hope all the groupies are doing well. Stay warm, everyone!

Hey Ink! Nice to hear from you. Have fun in CA---hope you have nice warm weather. Share some pics if you can

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Twokats!

Happy Birthday Claire_ont!

Wishing both of you a most amazing day! Enjoy your day in celebration with family and friends!

 

[Muushka]

Wow Muushka! What a great price on that Panama cruise

I was, as Di mentioned, in FL visiting with my daughter and doing wedding planning stuff like dress fitting and shopping for jewelry. We did manage to pseudo visit WDW on 2 days. Neither of us wanted to activate our AP's until the week of the wedding so we just did Downtown Disney and a little resort hopping. Spent the remaining part of the trip in my daughter's town of Saint Augustine. Wanted to go on the beach (she lives 10 min from it) but it was just too cold that day----45 degrees, but with the ocean breeze felt like the 30's.

I was only there 4-5 days. It was quite chilly 50% of that time. Did have a couple of 68 degree sunny days which felt heavenly. I can't even remember the last time we broke 35-40. Seems like eons ago!!!! This Polar Vortex needs to take a hike!!!

Congrats to mvndvm on their recently becoming VWL owners! Very exciting!

I'll bet that wedding is going to be gorgeous. So exciting!

Happy Birthday Twokats and Claire_ont!!!!
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I enjoy checking out this thread, DH and I will be spending 9 nights in the villas in 25 days!! This will be our first long stay at the lodge! We too have or MBs, but we won't be using them much, this is a no park trip for us! 9 nights of just relaxing and taking in all of the other "stuff" that WDW has to offer. And actually DH has to work weekdays, one of those computer guys, as long as he has internet and his computer, he can work.

Welcome to DVCTigger and mvndvm

We just love new Groupies! Grab yourself a Moosie Siggy.
He loves to be shown off around the DIS.