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

[bagsmom]

Today is the day! We finally sign our WVL contract and sign away our lives to Disney (again....)

So excited and nervous. The first time, we just did it! We were on the Fantasy, went to talk with someone and just DID IT. There was not months of waiting and second guessing. I just want to rip the band aid off and get into a rythym with everything.

Kathy - Great news on driving again!! I bet you're so relieved to have some independence back again

DiznyDi - I think that it would just be us for the meet, which I would not mind at all! But you're totally right. We should postpone until the drive would be worth it for you guys and we can get a few more folks down here with you all.

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nicoal13]

Any groupies own Wyndham points? I found a local person selling their 168,000 points for just the transfer fee. Wondering what I should know about how their system works.

TIA!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I need signature help!! For the life of me, I cannot find out how to post the cool VWL banners in my signature. I did figure out the VWL groupie one though!

Congratulations on your VWL contract and Welcome to the Groupies!!!!

Getting the VWL banner is the exact same process as you did for the Groupie one. Easy way is to right click on someone's banner, go under properties and copy the URL address, go into the User CP (link is in the upper left of any page), click on edit signature (on the left side of the page), click on the insert image icon (little square yellow icon above the box that opens for you to post in), paste the URL address that you copied into the pop up box that opened when you clicked on the insert image icon, click preview signature to see if it worked and if it did click on save signature.

 

[mvndvm]

Congratulations on your VWL contract and Welcome to the Groupies!!!!

Getting the VWL banner is the exact same process as you did for the Groupie one. Easy way is to right click on someone's banner, go under properties and copy the URL address, go into the User CP (link is in the upper left of any page), click on edit signature (on the left side of the page), click on the insert image icon (little square yellow icon above the box that opens for you to post in), paste the URL address that you copied into the pop up box that opened when you clicked on the insert image icon, click preview signature to see if it worked and if it did click on save signature.

That's exactly what I was looking for...and it worked! Thanks so much!!!

 

[Muushka]

That's exactly what I was looking for...and it worked! Thanks so much!!!

And, may I add, that Moosie looks especially handsome on your siggy!


congrats rusafee1183

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

That's exactly what I was looking for...and it worked! Thanks so much!!!

And it looks great!!!

 

[twokats]

That's exactly what I was looking for...and it worked! Thanks so much!!!

Easy as pie wasn't it!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

I knew (it was in the air on other threads) that WDW was getting ready to offer RO discounts for Fall. So last night the website was showing those discs. online but had trouble trying to make it all go through. So this AM, I was up, told T Im going to call at 7am pronto to see about getting room to tag onto start of our upcoming Oct trip(with main obj. being meeting up with DiznyDad/Di and horselover, and hoping wfc4life and sechem32 can be there a day early too).

So I am on hold bout 10 mins., going through all the spill, when a nice CM answers and I knew not to wait as rooms looked to be getting gobbled up according to website, so I ask for Movies, nothing but preferred, she looks at Music, standard avail. So I book, no big deal, in the meantime she asks me is there any thing else, dining, tickets, etc I may need. I tell her no, and I will get off phone to free line so someone else can get through. She said the lines were swamped, 500 waiting!!!!! WHAT!!!!

SO I check the DIS on the 2 threads about same subject and the folks are saying being on phone as long as 6 hrsto get a live CM. A CM was told by her superior as she is talking with a customer that system is shutting down with over 800 calls waiting around 11:50am!!!!

Man, WDW will be charging a small fortune from this day forward for us poor got it bad saps

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

She said the lines were swamped, 500 waiting!!!!! WHAT!!!!

SO I check the DIS on the 2 threads about same subject and the folks are saying being on phone as long as 6 hrsto get a live CM. A CM was told by her superior as she is talking with a customer that system is shutting down with over 800 calls waiting around 11:50am!!!!

Nice job Jimmy on getting in quick and getting your room!!!!

 

[eliza61]

I knew (it was in the air on other threads) that WDW was getting ready to offer RO discounts for Fall. So last night the website was showing those discs. online but had trouble trying to make it all go through. So this AM, I was up, told T Im going to call at 7am pronto to see about getting room to tag onto start of our upcoming Oct trip(with main obj. being meeting up with DiznyDad/Di and horselover, and hoping wfc4life and sechem32 can be there a day early too).
k:

Man my brain must be off today. what is RO?


and to pick the groupies brain about your other vacation love, Cruising.

So it's almost back to school time which means we immediately start planning for next years vacation. LOL.
So Sid, Rizzo and I came up with 3 possibilities.
1) DL
2) yellowstone/grand tetons
3) cruising.

And being the scientist that I am we came to a choice very scientifically....We put three pieces of paper in a coffee cup at Ihop and had a 5 year old little girl pick.

drum roll please, next year we will be cruising. Now the only problem is where to start...

first, how did you pick your itinerary? about the only thing I know is that I'm not keen on seeing Cozumel or Haiti.
Next, how far in advance do you book? Is last minute better to get better deals? do you guys use Travel agents? Is Chris still doing his thing?

suggestions? tips? pharmaceutical drugs? I'll take it all.

 

[horselover]

Man my brain must be off today. what is RO?


and to pick the groupies brain about your other vacation love, Cruising.

So it's almost back to school time which means we immediately start planning for next years vacation. LOL.
So Sid, Rizzo and I came up with 3 possibilities.
1) DL
2) yellowstone/grand tetons
3) cruising.

And being the scientist that I am we came to a choice very scientifically....We put three pieces of paper in a coffee cup at Ihop and had a 5 year old little girl pick.

drum roll please, next year we will be cruising. Now the only problem is where to start...

first, how did you pick your itinerary? about the only thing I know is that I'm not keen on seeing Cozumel or Haiti.
Next, how far in advance do you book? Is last minute better to get better deals? do you guys use Travel agents? Is Chris still doing his thing?

suggestions? tips? pharmaceutical drugs? I'll take it all.

Room only discount. I'm happy to help with cruising if you need it.

Congrats Jimmy. It's been insane today.

 

[sleepydog25]

Man my brain must be off today. what is RO?


and to pick the groupies brain about your other vacation love, Cruising.

So it's almost back to school time which means we immediately start planning for next years vacation. LOL.
So Sid, Rizzo and I came up with 3 possibilities.
1) DL
2) yellowstone/grand tetons
3) cruising.

And being the scientist that I am we came to a choice very scientifically....We put three pieces of paper in a coffee cup at Ihop and had a 5 year old little girl pick.

drum roll please, next year we will be cruising. Now the only problem is where to start...

first, how did you pick your itinerary? about the only thing I know is that I'm not keen on seeing Cozumel or Haiti.
Next, how far in advance do you book? Is last minute better to get better deals? do you guys use Travel agents? Is Chris still doing his thing?

suggestions? tips? pharmaceutical drugs? I'll take it all.

Good choice! (Though I'd have done DL as I haven't been there in nearly 30 years.)
1) How do you pick your itinerary? How long do you wish to cruise? Depending on how long you wish to be out will narrow your search. Also, do you care if it's one of the classic ships (Wonder & Magic) or do you want to cruise on the newer ships (Dream & Fantasy)? Each has its own itinerary. Moreover, each ship's itinerary may change depending on the time of year. Do you know when you'll be cruising?
2) How far in advance do you book? All of the 2014 cruises are in the books, I believe, so the sooner you book, the more likely you are to get the category you want. Sometimes, there are last-minute deals, but usually only on cruises which aren't selling well. If you have a set time you want to cruise, no reason not to book it since all you have to do is make a down payment to hold it.
3) Travel agents? You can, but I don't think you need the extra layer of involvement. DCL is easy to work with and their website does a good job of laying out what, when, and where along the way.
4) Tips & suggestions? Keep asking questions because I know quite a few people on here have cruised before, and luv and I just got back from a cruise two-plus weeks ago. We'll be glad to help you in your quest!

After I finished typing all this, it struck me you might not want to do a Disney cruise. If not, then we're no help!

 

[Linda67]

Today is the day! We finally sign our WVL contract and sign away our lives to Disney (again....)

So excited and nervous. The first time, we just did it! We were on the Fantasy, went to talk with someone and just DID IT. There was not months of waiting and second guessing. I just want to rip the band aid off and get into a rythym with everything.

Kathy - Great news on driving again!! I bet you're so relieved to have some independence back again

DiznyDi - I think that it would just be us for the meet, which I would not mind at all! But you're totally right. We should postpone until the drive would be worth it for you guys and we can get a few more folks down here with you all.

Awesome news, I am so pleased for you.

 

[horselover]

3) Travel agents? You can, but I don't think you need the extra layer of involvement. DCL is easy to work with and their website does a good job of laying out what, when, and where along the way.

Speaking as a TA. Ouch! You wound me Sly!

 

[sleepydog25]

Speaking as a TA. Ouch! You wound me Sly!

Mea culpa, Jules. I was speaking strictly from a DCL POV since so many on here have cruised on them, and being the ex-military type, I have a tendency to want to go it alone. I would absolutely rely on a TA for a trip or cruise outside of Disney, and even as I type this, I realize Chris's yearly group meet at the World is largely comprised of TAs, so she actually works with them for those trips. (Please don't beat me up)

 

[rusafee1183]

Woohoo and congratulations! Been a long time coming!

Congrats rusafee

Happy Birthday BWVDreamin
Enjoy your day in a most amazing way! I'm with Muush - where shall we meet for dinner?

Maria have great fun and make lots of memories. The countdown to the wedding will be here before you know it!

Heather First: Congratulations! So excited for you and your new VWL contract! Next, yes, I too think we should postpone our little mini meet. I'll take it off of my calendar. DDad and I would still very much like to get together with anyone in the area willing to meet.

WELCOME mvndvm! You were successful in getting your Groupie moose in your signature. That's great! Congratulation on your new 'home', too!

Why, this whole thread is just busting with excitement today!

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!

And, may I add, that Moosie looks especially handsome on your siggy!

congrats rusafee1183

Awesome news, I am so pleased for you.

Thanks everyone!!! The nervousness is wearing down and the excitement it building more and more.

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[horselover]

Mea culpa, Jules. I was speaking strictly from a DCL POV since so many on here have cruised on them, and being the ex-military type, I have a tendency to want to go it alone. I would absolutely rely on a TA for a trip or cruise outside of Disney, and even as I type this, I realize Chris's yearly group meet at the World is largely comprised of TAs, so she actually works with them for those trips. (Please don't beat me up)

I keel you! Kidding of course. Here's my take. For people that like to be in control of all aspects of their reservations a TA is likely not for them. If you know exactly what you want you also probably don't need a TA. But for first time cruisers & even people that aren't necessarily sure what they want working with a TA can be a great thing. They do all the leg work & you have all the fun all at no charge! TAs can also often times find you deals you didn't know about & also shipboard credits. But I understand working with a TA is not for everyone. No worries. We want to go to DLR & Aulani next summer. I'd give anything for a good TA to plan it out for me! I might have to call one of my TA friends! I still love ya Sly!

Heather - how did it go yesterday? Are you officially an owner?

 

[rfassett]

I agree with Horselover - a good TA is worth their weight in gold. Now that said, I agree with Sly too. We have used a TA twice in our life and both times it was by far the best decision. In fact, we would not be DVC owner if our first TA had not introduce us to WDW the way she did. But for the regular trip to WDW now - I do not see the need.

 

[rusafee1183]

Heather - how did it go yesterday? Are you officially an owner?

Here's the thing... I'm over dramatic.



Did everyone see Enchanted? The part when Giselle says "we were together for one day... and tomorrow will be TWO days!"

That's how every step of this is going for us.

We only had the paperwork notarized yesterday, signed all of the remaining documents and will be mailing it out tomorrow with our check for closing etc. I have no clue how long things take after that until we get our cards and an see our points in the system

So, I apologize in advance - you guys will probably hear me say "we're doing ____ today!" because I am excited and making everything a bigger deal than I probably should.

 

[eliza61]

No worries guys on the TA. Remember for some reason known only to God, I decided to take 9 people across the pond to London and Paris. No way, no how could that have come off without a homicide if I had had to plan it. Personally I give many, many kudos to anyone who can work with John q. Public and keep their sanity.


You guys are generally my "go to" group because I find one of the great things about friends is that they will give you nice kernals of information. things they liked and didn't like.


So, because we absolutely need no excuse whatsoever to get our "wdw" groove on. Here's some thing to keep us daydreaming.

Happy friday,
Post up gang, let's see if we can get 1 picture from every park and 1 from every resort.

I'll go with the Beach club villas, which is actually my home resort (sssh) and HS