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

[bagsmom]

Hey -- have any of you guys done the Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party? Just wondering if so, how you liked it.

 

[sleepydog25]

Im already there

That was quick!

90 days and counting here. So ready for warmer weather, as we've been running 15-20 degrees below normal most of the winter and so far in this early, ahem, spring. The winter fog is still around, too. We live perhaps a mile (as the crow flies) from the horrific accident on I-77 that happened yesterday with 95 cars involved in 17 separate crashes. It was just down the side of the mountain from us. We drive that stretch frequently, just not yesterday, thankfully. Summer can't come too soon.

 

[rusafee1183]

We finally came over to the dark side about a year ago and got smart phones as well. We both have iphones, and I feel like they are the most user friendly. I am not very tech savvy, and have played with samsungs or driods and they just go over my head. But I do love my iphone

And I have so many fun Disney apps, but I never seem to remember to actually utelize them once I am in the park for wait times, or making dining reservations.

 

[twokats]

Any of you folks remember a song by George Jones from a few yrs back titled High Tech Redneck? Well, tomorrow, that song will once again come true for me as I get my 1st smartphone(which is going to probably not make me any smarter). We have had major issues with our provider of 15 years, so we are switching to another carrier. Even my 82 yr young Dad is getting in the mix and going the way of the smartphone.

Kati and I have had the iphones for 3 years now.
We have quite a few Disney apps also, and she loves to look and see how long the line would be at certain rides even though we are at home.
The DISboards app is also really cool in being able to check out our thread even when not at home!!!

 

[Pirate Granny]

We have done the dessert buffet...loved it...have a late lunch and come ready to eat...love the fireworks viewing, got wonderful pictures from the photo pass person who was assigned that night...

Excited to share my news...we put an offer on a VWL contract....waiting for the documents to arrive to start process for ROFR.

 

[bagsmom]

We have done the dessert buffet...loved it...have a late lunch and come ready to eat...love the fireworks viewing, got wonderful pictures from the photo pass person who was assigned that night...

Excited to share my news...we put an offer on a VWL contract....waiting for the documents to arrive to start process for ROFR.

Thanks!

How exciting about the contract!!!! Yay!

 

[jimmytammy]

Kati and I have had the iphones for 3 years now.
We have quite a few Disney apps also, and she loves to look and see how long the line would be at certain rides even though we are at home.
The DISboards app is also really cool in being able to check out our thread even when not at home!!!

T has an I Phone, Casey has an I Pod and they do the same, check out the wait times at home.

 

[jimmytammy]

We have done the dessert buffet...loved it...have a late lunch and come ready to eat...love the fireworks viewing, got wonderful pictures from the photo pass person who was assigned that night...

Excited to share my news...we put an offer on a VWL contract....waiting for the documents to arrive to start process for ROFR.

MooseDust to you that ROFR goes through with flying colors

 

[sleepydog25]

MooseDust to you that ROFR goes through with flying colors

To Pirate Granny: What JT said!

 

[DiznyDi]

To Pirate Granny: What JT said!

I'm right there with you, too! Let us know as soon as you know.

 

[Murron]

The Oz movie wasn't terrible, just not very magical, and I mostly blame that on the lead (James Franco) and uninspired depictions of the inhabitants of the Land of Oz. The scenery was imaginatively conceived (though 3D was a waste) and very colorful, but at times the CGI was cumbersome and crude. I also enjoyed the storyline and its ties to the original Oz movie and its characters (I read this movie was based on Baum's earlier, pre-Wizard books). Above all, however, was the complete miscasting of Franco. He's smarmy and smirks a lot, much like he did when he hosted the Academy Awards a couple of years ago. When he's playing a con artist, he smirks. When he's happy, he smirks. When he's awe-struck, he smirks. When he's being sensitive, he. . .smirks. I think he's fine as a stoner dude or a free-spirited character, just not as the linchpin for a potential franchise. However, if you like Franco, you'll likely enjoy the movie a lot.

Luv and I have plans but we're still three months away, so we'll wait a bit closer to the date to fill in the blanks.

I'm catching up on the boards today....and I've heard a lot of criticism about James Franco also. I heard today that the role was originally offered to Robert Downey Jr. Now that would have been perfect!!!

 

[bagsmom]

I'm catching up on the boards today....and I've heard a lot of criticism about James Franco also. I heard today that the role was originally offered to Robert Downey Jr. Now that would have been perfect!!!

Robert Downey Jr. is my imaginary boyfriend. Used to be Jonny Depp, but I had to break up with him. (He's clinging to the man-jewelry and floppy hats and stuff a little longer than he should for a guy his age!)

LOLOLOLOL!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'm catching up on the boards today....and I've heard a lot of criticism about James Franco also. I heard today that the role was originally offered to Robert Downey Jr. Now that would have been perfect!!!

Hey, Murron! I believe the role was offered to both Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp, but both turned it down. Personally, I think someone like Orlando Bloom or even Nathan Fillion would have been better. . .you know, someone who can emote beyond smirk.

 

[MrsH42608]

Last night I was able to switch our reservation from OKW to VWL!!! We are SOOO excited!! Neither DH & I have ever been there & have always wanted to stay there!!

We are thrilled to be able to spend our 5th Wedding Anniversary ( AND very first trip alone since we had our twins) at The Lodge!!

 

[twinmom108]

Last night I was able to switch our reservation from OKW to VWL!!! We are SOOO excited!! Neither DH & I have ever been there & have always wanted to stay there!!

We are thrilled to be able to spend our 5th Wedding Anniversary ( AND very first trip alone since we had our twins) at The Lodge!!

Congratulations on your 5th & snagging a ressie at VWL! You'll love it

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Belated Easter Groupies! I'm doing a little catchup here after my trip to MN last week. Brrrrrrr - cold there! The last couple of days it warmed up some and the earth was literally steaming as the ground was finally thawing out a bit.

He's smarmy and smirks a lot, much like he did when he hosted the Academy Awards a couple of years ago. When he's playing a con artist, he smirks. When he's happy, he smirks. When he's awe-struck, he smirks. When he's being sensitive, he. . .smirks. I think he's fine as a stoner dude or a free-spirited character, just not as the linchpin for a potential franchise. However, if you like Franco, you'll likely enjoy the movie a lot.

James Franco being cast in that role was such a disappointment. The academy awards were the first time I really learned who he was and left such a bad impression I haven't rushed out to see Oz. A couple of weeks ago I caught the start of an interview with "the thespian - James Franco" on the radio. Gag. I thought that could be debated.

Happy Easter All.

Watching the 10 commandments yet again. An Easter tradition in my house because what is Easter without Yul Brynner saying "So let it be written, so let it be done" and Edward G. Robinson doing his usual gangster persona only this time in a toga.

So funny! I never thought of that before or even had any conscious thought that it was Edward G. Robinson in that role but it's so true!

Glad you had a great trip and thanks for sharing the pictures!!!

Eliza...I was watching that last night again too! And you are absolutely right about Edward G. Robinson...not a lot of variety in his acting skills! I have to think that Hollywood set was a zoo, literally in the case of the exodus of the Israelites scenes. They really did use a "cast of thousands" in those old epics!

Have you ever seen this movie? One of the most bizarre castings ever I thought! Our Vines Have Tender Grapes. But a rather odd title too so maybe not so strange.

I still have my "dumb phone" -- and I don't know how to do half the stuff it can do. One of these days, I'll have to give in, I suppose!

I am a crazy 2 phone carrying lady. One smart - one semi-smart. (Harkens back to the old days with extra charges for out of area calls and working at 2 locations. At one point phones could have 2 numbers and service from different carriers so I only had to have one phone for the 2 numbers. Those were the days!) My semi-smart phone I won't give up. 7 years old now. Died once and AT&T said it was a goner. I wouldn't hand it over, brought it home and learned about flashing the software and revived it. HA! Then 2 weeks ago - it started saying it had no smart chip. Apparently after 7 years of being almost constantly on those things do warp. Back to AT&T who doubted a brand new sim card would work but I encouraged them to just give it a try and it started up like a charm. So my little Cingular phone takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

BUT - I do love my Droid too.

And some very belated Happy Birthdays to Horselover and LeslieLou!! Hope your Birthdays were great!!!

 

[bagsmom]

Last night I was able to switch our reservation from OKW to VWL!!! We are SOOO excited!! Neither DH & I have ever been there & have always wanted to stay there!!

We are thrilled to be able to spend our 5th Wedding Anniversary ( AND very first trip alone since we had our twins) at The Lodge!!

Hooray! We will be staying for the first time in June -- our 15th anniversary! But not alone! Your trip will no doubt be a bit more romantic!

 

[sleepydog25]

Last night I was able to switch our reservation from OKW to VWL!!! We are SOOO excited!! Neither DH & I have ever been there & have always wanted to stay there!!

We are thrilled to be able to spend our 5th Wedding Anniversary ( AND very first trip alone since we had our twins) at The Lodge!!

Congrats!! And welcome! VWL is such a romantic resort. It's serene, relatively quiet, and cozy. You'll love hearing the crickets chirrup at night as the lanterns flicker. Take a walk along the beach at night, too, where you can catch EWP and parts of Wishes. There is a nature trail leading out behind the bike rental building. You absolutely must dine at Artist Point, and be sure to ask for a window table and tell them it's your anniversary. You're simply going to love it!

 

[sechem32]

OK, so it's got to be a bad day when the only thing that went right was the dentist appointment. But, due to car issues , I got to have lunch with my DH . Also, it's 45 days until WDW, so it has to be OK.

 

[Pirate Granny]

We are 45 days away too!!!!!