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

[MiaSRN62]

LOVED the photos ! Thanks for sharing. And I'm with Corinne ?? Eliza is actually ALICE ?!!! How did I not know this ??? Well, you ALL look great.

Kathymford: I will admit to the groupies that during Disney planning lulls I have planned my Disney wedding that I don't even have a ring for yet!! Hahaha. Is that ridiculous or what? SSSHHHH! Don't tell the BF!

Too funny Kathy !!!! Thanks for the chuckle ! A girl can dream, right ?!!!
Thanks too Corinne.....and sleepydog for the congrats and nice comments about the photo of my daughter and her fiance. Randy was a nice guy & we loved his photos......but my daughter ran across some other photogs she is exploring now. So while Randy shot some awesome engagement pics (they were overdue as my dd got engaged 16 months ago), he may or may not shoot the wedding. Daughter has final decision in that. It's hard to choose and it's such an important step in the wedding.

 

[jimmytammy]

Yeah, I'm not so sure at this point. . .

Sleepy
You figured me out sooner than most

 

[eliza61]

LOVED the photos ! Thanks for sharing. And I'm with Corinne ?? Eliza is actually ALICE ?!!! How did I not know this ??? Well, you ALL look great.


Too funny Kathy !!!! Thanks for the chuckle ! A girl can dream, right ?!!!
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LOL.. yep I'm an "Alice" along with 12 other cousins (after a grandmother) so we tend to use our middle names for me that's Eliza.

Kathy great story on the wedding. I think that's a totally "girl" thing. I use to tease the old guy that pretty much he was the last piece to the missing puzzle. rest of the wedding was planned waaaay before him.


I absoutely had the best time Saturday at the meet. Great food, great company and many, many laughs. the next meet will have to be at sleepydogs and luvs wedding in July!! It sounds so awesome Muush and I have decided to try our version of the "wedding Crashers".

few more pics.
Our two "grand-pooh-paas" planners extraordainaires.

 

[bagsmom]

LOL.. yep I'm an "Alice" along with 12 other cousins (after a grandmother) so we tend to use our middle names for me that's Eliza.

Kathy great story on the wedding. I think that's a totally "girl" thing. I use to tease the old guy that pretty much he was the last piece to the missing puzzle. rest of the wedding was planned waaaay before him.


I absoutely had the best time Saturday at the meet. Great food, great company and many, many laughs. the next meet will have to be at sleepydogs and luvs wedding in July!! It sounds so awesome Muush and I have decided to try our version of the "wedding Crashers".

few more pics.
Our two "grand-pooh-paas" planners extraordainaires.

Hey, Eliza/Alice -- great pictures! Could you i.d. everyone in the last picture on this post? It's a nice close shot of most everyone -- and will help me further put names with faces!

I wish I could have been there!!!!!!

 

[bagsmom]

This is me!

And this is me!

SOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!

After getting up and online by 6:00 a.m. every day for the last couple of months -- and after calling the reservation line many, many times -- I snagged a reservation for the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Buffet!!!!!!!!!

THis is the weirdest reservation to get, since no one -- not even the reservation castmembers -- knows when they will open up the dates. As of two weeks ago, they STILL hadn't opened reservations for MAY! Logically, June dates shouldn't be open yet, but when I popped online today, lo and behold, the date had opened up!

I AM SO EXCITED!

Realistically speaking, Disney may not happen again for us. Financially, we really shouldn't even be going this year, but I am making it happen! Since we can't go frequently, I want our few trips to be packed full of memorable events. I think this will be really fun for the kids!!!!!!!!!!

Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!

 

[Corinne]

LOL.. yep I'm an "Alice" along with 12 other cousins (after a grandmother) so we tend to use our middle names for me that's Eliza.

How great is that!? Thanks for sharing your photos! you all look great~a happy group indeed!

 

[Corinne]

Bagsmom ~ Glad you were able to get a reservation! sounds like you are planning a great trip for you and your family!

 

[horselover]

She chose the Wedding Pavilion noon ceremony on April 3, 2014....followed by a reception at Ariel's at the BC Our guest list is at about 75 now, but we feel many won't be able to travel. So maybe 50-60 will confirm ? It's too early to know yet. But Ariel's seats 75 so the size of this venue was perfect and the restaurant is lovely. Cocktail hour will be in Martha's Vineyard right next door to Ariels.

Paperwork in progress....they have to make sure no one else has chosen that day/location/time. If more than one has, it goes to a lottery. But so far they said it looked good she would get her "wishes"

Have FUN on your Wonder cruise Julie !!!!! Wooot !!!

Hope you find the meeting spot easily sleepydog !!!! Have fun ! We want photos ! We want photos from your cruise too Julie !

The happy couple....my daughter and her fiance on March 6 after the Disney wedding tour--taken at the Poly (Randy Chapman photography) :

What a lovely picture! Great day for a wedding. It's my youngest birthday! I've always wondered what they use Ariel's Grotto for. Every time I've walked by it's always been empty. Sounds like your DD will be getting the best of both worlds. Wedding pavilion ceremony & reception at the BC!

I will post pics of the cruise when I get back.

7 more weeks......7 more weeks............7 more weeks!! I'm Beyond Excited!!!!


7 more weeks and I'll be sleeping at the Lodge for the first time!! Cannot Wait!

How many more weeks is it again & are you excited?

Great pictures of the groupie meet! Glad to hear you all had a great time.

Only 3 more sleeps! Although on Wed. it hardly seems worth it to go to sleep. We need to leave our house at 3:45 a.m. for the airport.

Have a great day groupies!

 

[bagsmom]

Horselover -- There's no way I would be able to sleep!!!!!

I remember one year when I was a kid... we were all ready to go to Fort Wilderness first thing in the morning -- had the camper hitched up and everything.

NO ONE in the family could sleep! We finally gave up and hit the road at 4:00 a.m.

SO MUCH FUN!

Be sure to send pictures -- your weather should be lovely!

 

[MiaSRN62]

eliza61:the next meet will have to be at sleepydogs and luvs wedding in July!! It sounds so awesome Muush and I have decided to try our version of the "wedding Crashers".

When is the wedding date again ?? I plan to be in the Orlando/WDW area the end of July possibly (gown shopping with dd). I'll join the wedding crash party !

And Julie....years and years ago, Ariel's used to be an upscale seafood restaurant---served Maine lobster and all....back in the 1990's. It closed in 1997. It's a very pretty venue for dd's reception. She is having an afternoon wedding and all the window should allow natural light to come in. Of course, we hope and pray for a nice day. And how cool it's your son's birthday that day

bagsmom....CONGRATS on snagging the Wishes dessert party. I tried to get that last year. Takes patience and commitment !!!

 

[csharpwv]

This is me!

And this is me!

SOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!!!!!

After getting up and online by 6:00 a.m. every day for the last couple of months -- and after calling the reservation line many, many times -- I snagged a reservation for the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Buffet!!!!!!!!!

THis is the weirdest reservation to get, since no one -- not even the reservation castmembers -- knows when they will open up the dates. As of two weeks ago, they STILL hadn't opened reservations for MAY! Logically, June dates shouldn't be open yet, but when I popped online today, lo and behold, the date had opened up!

I AM SO EXCITED!

Realistically speaking, Disney may not happen again for us. Financially, we really shouldn't even be going this year, but I am making it happen! Since we can't go frequently, I want our few trips to be packed full of memorable events. I think this will be really fun for the kids!!!!!!!!!!

Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!

That is exciting!

Have you done the Dessert Party before? We haven't - but have considered doing it on our July trip this year. We are doing all kinds of special things already - so I don't know if one more thing is on order or not LOL

We are going to be so busy with 'other' things that we aren't going to have much time for the parks!

But what we are most excited about is 8 nights at VWL! HAHA We really can't wait!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Hi everyone! I have a question. We made our reservations two weeks ago and have never received an email confirmation from MS. Our details are listed on the website but that's all we have. We did ask for confirmations but nothing arrived. And I did remember to check the spam box. I feel comfortable arriving at check in with a printed out confirmation. Should I call MS and ask again? We are doing a split stay and did get confirmations on that resort stay but none for VWL

 

[bagsmom]

That is exciting!

Have you done the Dessert Party before? We haven't - but have considered doing it on our July trip this year. We are doing all kinds of special things already - so I don't know if one more thing is on order or not LOL

We are going to be so busy with 'other' things that we aren't going to have much time for the parks!

But what we are most excited about is 8 nights at VWL! HAHA We really can't wait!

NO! We haven't even seen the fireworks before! Last time we went, the kids were too young. With all the early days, everyone needed early bed. This is going to be a fun trip at a whole different stage in our lives as a family. More thrill rides... staying up late for fireworks and Fantasmic... We are very excited!

I know the dessert party gives an off-center view of the fireworks, but since we've not seen the show before, it won't matter. It will be fabulous!

I went to the disney food blog and saw lots of pictures of the food. Looks like I'm putting myself in for MAJOR temptation!

 

[DiznyDi]

Boy Groupies, I've missed alot over this past week!

Oh Maria, your daughter's picture is lovely. How exciting for you and for the family as you prepare for this life event. Keep us up to date with the details so we can share in your joy!

What great pictures from the Groupie mini-meet! So nice that so many of you could get together for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship. Wish we lived closer...... I think the 'wedding crasher' idea sound like it could be fun. Hhmmm

I'm excited for you Julie as you count down your final days.... Just think, after tonight, only 2 more sleeps!

Our niece and her family checked into the Lodge today. They'll be there all week. Makes me just a wee bit jealous. This is their first time staying at the Lodge, I just know they're gonna love it!

Thought and prayers to the city of Boston and all those affected by the tragic events today. What is this world coming too?

Eliza, you look great! So glad you were able to get to the meet. I think about you often.

 

[Muushka]

Hi everyone! I have a question. We made our reservations two weeks ago and have never received an email confirmation from MS. Our details are listed on the website but that's all we have. We did ask for confirmations but nothing arrived. And I did remember to check the spam box. I feel comfortable arriving at check in with a printed out confirmation. Should I call MS and ask again? We are doing a split stay and did get confirmations on that resort stay but none for VWL

I probably would not bother to call. I don't think we have gotten email confirmation yet, but never had a problem.

I have family in Boston. I emailed and all is well. Scary indeed.

 

[Muushka]

snip....

I absoutely had the best time Saturday at the meet. Great food, great company and many, many laughs. the next meet will have to be at sleepydogs and luvs wedding in July!! It sounds so awesome Muush and I have decided to try our version of the "wedding Crashers".

Sounds like a plan! And after crashing the wedding, I think we ought to do a meet in DC.
Wouldn't that be a great place for a meet? Central location, lots of great places to stay. Fun! Whose with me??
I know Mr Muush would not want to go, maybe a girls meet?

Eliza, it really was great to finally meet you. And thank you again for making that long drive. We do appreciate it.

 

[blossomz]

LOL.. yep I'm an "Alice" along with 12 other cousins (after a grandmother) so we tend to use our middle names for me that's Eliza.

Kathy great story on the wedding. I think that's a totally "girl" thing. I use to tease the old guy that pretty much he was the last piece to the missing puzzle. rest of the wedding was planned waaaay before him.


I absoutely had the best time Saturday at the meet. Great food, great company and many, many laughs. the next meet will have to be at sleepydogs and luvs wedding in July!! It sounds so awesome Muush and I have decided to try our version of the "wedding Crashers".

few more pics.
Our two "grand-pooh-paas" planners extraordainaires.

HOW FABULOUS YOU ALL LOOK!!!!! How I wish I could've been there! Thanks so much for sharing!


On another note...so sad about the Boston Marathon...I'm sure there were some runDisney folks there...hope all are OK...

 

[epcot1985]

We finally made our first VWL reservation using our new DVC contract! Can't wait for September!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

We finally made our first VWL reservation using our new DVC contract! Can't wait for September!!!

Thats exciting!

And BTW

Welcome to the groupies!!!!

 

[csharpwv]

We finally made our first VWL reservation using our new DVC contract! Can't wait for September!!!

SOOOO exciting!!!!!!

So what will it be, Studio, 1BR, 2BR?