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

[Corinne]

eliza.....your siggy


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing alright.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or cursed. I have charged nothing on my credit card.
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then.

Thank you for an early morning giggle!

 

[rusafee1183]

eliza.....your siggy


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing alright.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or cursed. I have charged nothing on my credit card.
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then.

Thank you for an early morning giggle!

Hahahahaha! I needed that laugh. I got all the way into the city and was at my desk before realizing that I left my laptop at home today.

On the T riding back in. Roundtrip for this mistake - 2 hours. Learning a valuable lesson - priceless.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[tea pot]

eliza.....your siggy


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing alright.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or cursed. I have charged nothing on my credit card.
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then.

Thank you for an early morning giggle!

thanks Corinne

Good Morning Groupies

Hope you all are well
Just go back from the Unusually Hot White Mountains of NH
Still just beautiful
No Moose Sightings, Just a few Bears up on the mountain.

At the Lodge they strongly discourage early morning walks
because the bears occasionally like to sit on the front porch

No internet for the week so I'm off to catch up


take care Groupies and Stay Cool

 

[SAT887]

thanks Corinne

Good Morning Groupies

Hope you all are well
Just go back from the Unusually Hot White Mountains of NH
Still just beautiful
No Moose Sightings, Just a few Bears up on the mountain.

At the Lodge they strongly discourage early morning walks
because the bears occasionally like to sit on the front porch

No internet for the week so I'm off to catch up

take care Groupies and Stay Cool

Where in the Whites? I live there! it has been disgustingly hot - you'd never think we had snow on Memorial Day....

 

[tea pot]

Where in the Whites? I live there! it has been disgustingly hot - you'd never think we had snow on Memorial Day....

Hi Sara
another NE Groupie!
Franconia on the back side of Cannon exit 34c off 93N
just down the road from Sugar Hill.

 

[SAT887]

Hi Sara
another NE Groupie!
Franconia on the back side of Cannon exit 34c off 93N
just down the road from Sugar Hill.

About 20-30 mins from my house!! We love Franconia

 

[csharpwv]

We are now counting in HOURS instead of days until we check into our Villa at the LODGE!!!!!







This is our first ever summer stay at the lodge, we are SO excited!

We do have some regret though, really wishing we had reserved a 1BR instead of a studio... but hey, it's just two of us, and we will make it through - with just a trip or two to the laundry room.... but we'll make it! HAHA

Seriously - we have so many exciting things planned for this trip! We booked the Grand One Yacht for a Wishes cruise - us and 16 of our closest friends! HAHA But hey - it holds 18... we've got 18 people on board!

We are also doing the Backstage Magic Tour - we have always wanted to that, but just never planned for it, but we are doing it this time... all 7 hours it... HAHA

So many exciting things to do! Can't wait to step in to the lobby.... we truly will be HOME!

 

[SAT887]

We are now counting in HOURS instead of days until we check into our Villa at the LODGE!!!!!







This is our first ever summer stay at the lodge, we are SO excited!

We do have some regret though, really wishing we had reserved a 1BR instead of a studio... but hey, it's just two of us, and we will make it through - with just a trip or two to the laundry room.... but we'll make it! HAHA

Seriously - we have so many exciting things planned for this trip! We booked the Grand One Yacht for a Wishes cruise - us and 16 of our closest friends! HAHA But hey - it holds 18... we've got 18 people on board!

We are also doing the Backstage Magic Tour - we have always wanted to that, but just never planned for it, but we are doing it this time... all 7 hours it... HAHA

So many exciting things to do! Can't wait to step in to the lobby.... we truly will be HOME!

How exciting!!! I really want to do some of the tours Disney offers!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary twinmom108!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

All this talk of small and large contracts make me curious.... how many points does everyone have, and how do you make the best use of them?

I know people who plan 2-3 years worth of trips and have all their points accounted for already I wouldn't even know where to start!! I feel like everything changes at the drop of a hat with things not being available, etc...

We bought 120 at AKL and we are adding on 125 at VWL for 245 per year total. I feel REALLY comfortable with that number, because it's usually just the 2 of us travelling. Sometimes we will bring people with us and we like to mix it up between different times of year, room sizes, resorts etc etc. So we can use as little as 100 points or all of them and have to borrow. I am finding it super difficult to figure out 'the best use' for our points. Changing things up all the time makes planning every point so far in advance really tough.

Do you all use a spreadsheet? Or just travel at the same time, same place etc ...

We own 485 pts at VWL, 4 contracts, all Aug. use yr. We purhased all those pts. direct. As many of you know we recently purchased 150 BWV through Timeshare Store and our check is in the mail(so if the good Lord willing and the creek dont rise)we will soon be owners of those. And those pts are also Aug. use year.

We found our travel habits have changed through the years. We started out always Dec, then we took an Oct trip, then Mar, then May, twice in Dec for the marathon. Our fav times are Dec for the Christmas season, Mar for spring training Braves games and Oct for F&W fest. May probably our least fav of our normal times but we like F&G fest and Star Wars weekends though it can be a bit hotter than we like.

I cant say we always plan 2-3 yrs in advance but we are planning 2 yrs right now. And we do try to make best use of points, getting a 2 week and a looooongggggg 1 week trip out of em

 

[jimmytammy]

We got BLT 1 bed Lake View for 1st 7 nights, will call day by day for remainder. We were hoping for standard for pts use,but LV is alright too. Im like Sly, its not my cup o tea but T and CaptD are excited, so that excites me!!

Sleepydog
What floor were you on LV?

 

[DiznyDi]

Wishing twinmom108 a very Happy Anniversary!
May you enjoy your day in a most spectacular way!

Hi tea pot! Nice to see you! It's HOT in Ohio today too. We have heat advisories in effect; index values up to 103 due to temps hovering around 90. Currently 89 outside, but I'm a very comfortable 72 inside.

csharp, DDad and I did the backstage tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lunch was provided at Roaring Fork - the peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream was wonderful! We've also done the Wishes cruise - you'll enjoy that too. Have a great time and think of us every once in a while.

JT, when is your BLT trip? Moose dust you're able to add your remaining days. Hoping all goes as anticipated in the acquisition of your BWV points!

Ah Sleepy, what a nice background story of you and luv. I don't believe I've read about your meeting before. How very appropriate that VWL was chosen as your wedding venue. Any pictures for us to admire the beautiful bride and dapper groom?

Have a great day, Groupies! For those in this heat wave - drink lots and lots of water.

 

[wildernessDad]

8 of us will be descending on Wilderness Lodge from November 27 to December 2, although 5 will be returning on December 1. I asked my family if they wanted me to try to get the Grand Floridian on July 27 and my daughters wanted to stay at VWL. They have very good taste, I think. The 8 of us will be, my two daughters, my granddaughter, my granddaughter's father (not married, but has finally decided after 6 years that he wants to be in my granddaughter's life), my other daughter's fiancee, my son, my wife and me. We're in a dedicated 2-bedroom villa. Wish us luck.

In very sad news, I found out a few days ago that my best friend has passed away. I've known him since Jr. High. I feel like a part of me is gone too. I'm going to be speaking at his memorial on July 27. He went with us one time to WDW and stayed with us at VWL. He loved it and I'm glad that I invited him to come. He had fallen on hard times and had been suffering from depression for some time. I will miss him dearly.

 

[sleepydog25]

8 of us will be descending on Wilderness Lodge from November 27 to December 2, although 5 will be returning on December 1. I asked my family if they wanted me to try to get the Grand Floridian on July 27 and my daughters wanted to stay at VWL. They have very good taste, I think. The 8 of us will be, my two daughters, my granddaughter, my granddaughter's father (not married, but has finally decided after 6 years that he wants to be in my granddaughter's life), my other daughter's fiancee, my son, my wife and me. We're in a dedicated 2-bedroom villa. Wish us luck.

In very sad news, I found out a few days ago that my best friend has passed away. I've known him since Jr. High. I feel like a part of me is gone too. I'm going to be speaking at his memorial on July 27. He went with us one time to WDW and stayed with us at VWL. He loved it and I'm glad that I invited him to come. He had fallen on hard times and had been suffering from depression for some time. I will miss him dearly.

So sorry to hear the news of your friend's death. Our thoughts are with you.

 

[sleepydog25]

We got BLT 1 bed Lake View for 1st 7 nights, will call day by day for remainder. We were hoping for standard for pts use,but LV is alright too. Im like Sly, its not my cup o tea but T and CaptD are excited, so that excites me!!

Sleepydog
What floor were you on LV?

Fifth floor. Gave us a good angle for the lake and the pool. We were on the side of BLT closest to MK but with an inside room overlooking the pool and lake if that makes sense. I have pics that I haven't uploaded yet (it's been a pain to upload the pics I have so far; of course, with over 1M pictures, it will take awhile. )

Di: Here are a couple of shots to whet (or ruin) your appetite. . .

All of us on Main Street


Shot taken by one of Chris's kids (professional shots not ready yet)


My princess at AP


Place of our first walk

 

[eliza61]

eliza.....your siggy


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing alright.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or cursed. I have charged nothing on my credit card.
But I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think that I will really need your help then.

Thank you for an early morning giggle!

That's for the days when you lay in bed and absolutely KNOW, it's going to be one of those days.

 

[eliza61]

Fifth floor. Gave us a good angle for the lake and the pool. We were on the side of BLT closest to MK but with an inside room overlooking the pool and lake if that makes sense. I have pics that I haven't uploaded yet (it's been a pain to upload the pics I have so far; of course, with over 1M pictures, it will take awhile. )

Di: Here are a couple of shots to whet (or ruin) your appetite. . .

All of us on Main Street


Shot taken by one of Chris's kids (professional shots not ready yet)


My princess at AP


Place of our first walk

Dang it All!! I knew I should have crashed this party.

Absolutely Gorgeous sleep, thank you so much for sharing these pics.

 

[twinmom108]

Happy Anniversary twinmom108!!!!

Wishing twinmom108 a very Happy Anniversary!
May you enjoy your day in a most spectacular way

Thanks!!!! Allen & I will be celebrating 22 years tomorrow!! We're going to ride on the Royal Gorge Railroad & get to be up with the Engineer for the 1st half of the ride.

Tonight I can make shore excursion/dining ressies for our Eastern Caribbean cruise in November. Hoping for a Cabana at the Family Beach. . . .but I'm not holding by breath because we're only Gold & I know they go very fast.

 

[bagsmom]

Sleepy --

Bride and Groom are both just lovely! I can't wait to see more pictures. They put a much-needed smile on my face!

 

[bagsmom]

8 of us will be descending on Wilderness Lodge from November 27 to December 2, although 5 will be returning on December 1. I asked my family if they wanted me to try to get the Grand Floridian on July 27 and my daughters wanted to stay at VWL. They have very good taste, I think. The 8 of us will be, my two daughters, my granddaughter, my granddaughter's father (not married, but has finally decided after 6 years that he wants to be in my granddaughter's life), my other daughter's fiancee, my son, my wife and me. We're in a dedicated 2-bedroom villa. Wish us luck.

In very sad news, I found out a few days ago that my best friend has passed away. I've known him since Jr. High. I feel like a part of me is gone too. I'm going to be speaking at his memorial on July 27. He went with us one time to WDW and stayed with us at VWL. He loved it and I'm glad that I invited him to come. He had fallen on hard times and had been suffering from depression for some time. I will miss him dearly.

WildernessDad -- I am so sorry. I understand what you are going through. My best friend's husband called me last night -- she is not expected to continue more than a couple of weeks. She and I have so many memories together. When she is gone, there will be a chunk missing from my identity. She is only 43 and losing the fight to colon cancer. I am really happy that you have your WDW VWL memories with your friend. So happy that he loved it, too. I hope you can remember those fun times with a smile in your heart. Sending you hugs. I know you will have some comforting, inspiring things to share when you speak on the 27th. Those forever friendships are precious gifts, for however long "forever" turns out to be.