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

[Linda67]

Here's a little survey for my groupie buddies! Would you care to weigh in?

June 12 (Wed.) will be our day off. We will have been to MK, Epcot, and Blizzard Beach by that point.

Wednesday we will roll out of bed when we want (probably 8-ish) and will have the whole day with nothing in particular to do. This is the day I've set aside for my husband, who will need the R and R. No parks on this day. We MIGHT be able to eat out somewhere, either WL or FW area -- or outside the world. But it depends on how much money we have.

I would love to hear your ideas for our "day off." What do you think we should do? Morning to night? (Next day, Thursday, will be EMH hours going to MK.)

Thanks! I can't wait to hear ideas from the experts!

When we have a day off from the parks, we love to start the day with a leisurely breakfast (those Roaring Fork waffles call to me!) and take coffee on our balcony or down by the water - bliss

Another way to relax that we really enjoy is to spend some time visiting nearby resorts, perhaps hop on the boat to the Contemporary for one on the awesome cupcakes at the Contempo Cafe, then hop on the monorail to the Poly for some hammock time then over to the Grand Floridian for a wonderful late lunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe

In the evenings we love to take the boat over to Fort Wilderness and have a cool drink in the rocking chairs outside Crockett's Tavern and maybe take a carriage ride or drop in and say hello to Chip n Dale at their campfire

Ahhhh bliss

 

[bagsmom]

When we have a day off from the parks, we love to start the day with a leisurely breakfast (those Roaring Fork waffles call to me!) and take coffee on our balcony or down by the water - bliss

Another way to relax that we really enjoy is to spend some time visiting nearby resorts, perhaps hop on the boat to the Contemporary for one on the awesome cupcakes at the Contempo Cafe, then hop on the monorail to the Poly for some hammock time then over to the Grand Floridian for a wonderful late lunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe

In the evenings we love to take the boat over to Fort Wilderness and have a cool drink in the rocking chairs outside Crockett's Tavern and maybe take a carriage ride or drop in and say hello to Chip n Dale at their campfire

Ahhhh bliss

Love the ideas, Linda!
One question -- up under your name on the left hand sidebar, it says "has a masters in margaritas." Oooo! I think I almost have my bachelor's degree in margaritas. Hoping to get one at Epcot!

I can't wait to hear everyone else's ideas!

 

[jimmytammy]

Here's a little survey for my groupie buddies! Would you care to weigh in?

June 12 (Wed.) will be our day off. We will have been to MK, Epcot, and Blizzard Beach by that point.

Wednesday we will roll out of bed when we want (probably 8-ish) and will have the whole day with nothing in particular to do. This is the day I've set aside for my husband, who will need the R and R. No parks on this day. We MIGHT be able to eat out somewhere, either WL or FW area -- or outside the world. But it depends on how much money we have.

I would love to hear your ideas for our "day off." What do you think we should do? Morning to night? (Next day, Thursday, will be EMH hours going to MK.)

Thanks! I can't wait to hear ideas from the experts!

Chill out in the AM, drink coffee on the balcony, take in the Lodge tour, play checkers in the CPR(just off the lobby area of the Villas), swim, play some pool games, stroll to FW(about 1 mile)and check out the horses at the stables, take in the movie at FW or WL, eat at RF or at FW. As Linda said as well, take boat to CR then catch monorail and check out other resorts. There is lots to do around WL and area surrounding, but to relax can turn into a full day if dont watch out and you will be just as tired as a day at parks. So be careful

 

[jimmytammy]

OK, its official, Sat. Apr 13 at 3pm, Greensboro,NC at McCouls Irish Pub(dont let the pub part scare you, food is amazing here and main draw) and so far we have committed...eliza61(yes, she is coming all the way from NJ!!)sleepydog25 and luvvwl, Muushka and her DH, wfc4life and sechem32, jimmytammy, TammyNC and Capt.D

So, just to put it out there, we still have room for more. If anyone else thinks they can attend, you are more than welcome. I am calling end of this week just to put our name on a list for enough room. If you think you can attend, please reply here or PM me by Friday the 22nd.

 

[sleepydog25]

OK, its official, Sat. Apr 13 at 3pm, Greensboro,NC at McCouls Irish Pub(dont let the pub part scare you, food is amazing here and main draw) and so far we have committed...eliza61(yes, she is coming all the way from NJ!!)sleepydog25 and luvvwl, Muushka and her DH, wfc4life and sechem32, jimmytammy, TammyNC and Capt.D

So, just to put it out there, we still have room for more. If anyone else thinks they can attend, you are more than welcome. I am calling end of this week just to put our name on a list for enough room. If you think you can attend, please reply here or PM me by Friday the 22nd.

Yay! As far as relaxing, definitely take in Hidden Springs pool and the hot tub next to it. . .with your favorite beverage, naturally.

 

[rusafee1183]

When we have a day off from the parks, we love to start the day with a leisurely breakfast (those Roaring Fork waffles call to me!) and take coffee on our balcony or down by the water - bliss

Another way to relax that we really enjoy is to spend some time visiting nearby resorts, perhaps hop on the boat to the Contemporary for one on the awesome cupcakes at the Contempo Cafe, then hop on the monorail to the Poly for some hammock time then over to the Grand Floridian for a wonderful late lunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe

In the evenings we love to take the boat over to Fort Wilderness and have a cool drink in the rocking chairs outside Crockett's Tavern and maybe take a carriage ride or drop in and say hello to Chip n Dale at their campfire

Ahhhh bliss

I love all these ideas too Linda!

We didn't get to spend too much time at VWL when we were there, but we arrived around dusk and it was a magical time to be there. I wished we had more time to grab a cocktail and sit on the beach and roast marshmallows. The lanterns were just starting to flicker, the crickets were chirping and there was just a little crisp breeze. Pure heaven

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[twinmom108]

Sharon -- I'm a Weight Watcher's member too! Congrats to you -- that is just wonderful! I am holding steady at goal -- but I think I'm going to lower the goal and try for about 5 more off by vacation. We'll see! Love your story about the capris falling down!

Great to know another WW lifetime member. Great job holding at goal!

That's HYSTERICAL!

And amazing! Congratulations on reaching goal weight! I am an on again, off again WW as well. I am floundering a bit at the moment. I had lost 35 lbs over the past 2 years w/o WW and just going to the gym and watching my diet on my own. I have put 11 back on since last May and haven't rebounded. I am finding it hard to motivate myself to change, I am just stuck in the 'woe is me" rut and spinning my wheels in the mud a bit.

Hoping your story is enough to get me out of it

That would be great if it would help you in the motivation dept. What helped me is I decided that I would take it 5 lbs at a time & celebrate that milestone each time. And I bought a new pair of apricot jeans with a little bling on the rear pockets (several sizes smaller), hung them up in my closet where I saw them every day. I wore them for the 1st time 2 weeks ago.

 

[bagsmom]

Great to know another WW lifetime member. Great job holding at goal!





That would be great it would help you in the motivation dept. What helped me is I decided that I would take it 5 lbs at a time & celebrate that milestone each time. And I bought a new pair of apricot jeans with a little bling on the rear pockets (several sizes smaller), hung them up in my closet where I saw them every day. I wore them for the 1st time 2 weeks ago.

That's great! I have some shorts that will be my Disney Shorts. They fit, but are a little tight through the gut. (Some of this is just my age, but I'm trying to fight back.) Going to weigh in today and see if I have to pay anything. I'd like to lose 5 pounds before our trip, so that I can be a little bit relaxed. I MUST have a Dole Whip!

I like the idea of pants with some bling. I grew up in the 70s with the Ronco Rhinestone and Stud Setter! Bling-a-ding-ding!

We are 80 days out now! I have a plastic storage tote in the basement... starting to fill it up with this and that. REALLY getting excited!

 

[rusafee1183]

That would be great it would help you in the motivation dept. What helped me is I decided that I would take it 5 lbs at a time & celebrate that milestone each time. And I bought a new pair of apricot jeans with a little bling on the rear pockets (several sizes smaller), hung them up in my closet where I saw them every day. I wore them for the 1st time 2 weeks ago.

I think the problem is that I had a really strict routine before and I was working out really hard like, 5 times a week... so my diet not being the best wasn't THAT terrible because I was making up for it in other ways.

Now, I am not doing great in either area and it's really starting to show.

I bought a Kinect and LOVE the Zumba game for it and just need to discipline myself with the diet, set a designated time to workout and I know I'll get back on track . It's just tough getting started again.

I can use any support and/or tips I can get

 

[twinmom108]

That's great! I have some shorts that will be my Disney Shorts. They fit, but are a little tight through the gut. (Some of this is just my age, but I'm trying to fight back.) Going to weigh in today and see if I have to pay anything. I'd like to lose 5 pounds before our trip, so that I can be a little bit relaxed. I MUST have a Dole Whip!

I like the idea of pants with some bling. I grew up in the 70s with the Ronco Rhinestone and Stud Setter! Bling-a-ding-ding!

We are 80 days out now! I have a plastic storage tote in the basement... starting to fill it up with this and that. REALLY getting excited!

Hope the weigh in goes well today.

Yep a little bling goes along way.

Wow just 80 days out. Our Disney experience says 215 days.

I think the problem is that I had a really strict routine before and I was working out really hard like, 5 times a week... so my diet not being the best wasn't THAT terrible because I was making up for it in other ways.

Now, I am not doing great in either area and it's really starting to show.

I bought a Kinect and LOVE the Zumba game for it and just need to discipline myself with the diet, set a designated time to workout and I know I'll get back on track . It's just tough getting started again.

I can use any support and/or tips I can get

My downside is having motivation to work out. I have some physical limitations that often will sabotage me from working out consistently, plus doubled with I really don't like it any way makes it even harder to do. I'm looking for work out clothes later today I'm not sure what even to look for. I used to use Mickey Tshirt & shorts, but I seem to stick out like a sore thumb. Any Suggestions on what to look for?

Zumba would probably throw my back out, but it sounds like a great plan for you!!

 

[bagsmom]

Sharon -- I think you should work out in a full Tinkerbell outfit!!!!

Rusafee -- yes, getting back on track is tough. But just think, if you start TODAY, then a week from now, you can look back and say "I'm glad I started a week ago. Now I'm back on board!" And Disney requires stamina! (Is that motivation to exercise a bit?) I have bad feet and varicose veins. If I could lose a few more pounds, I think my feet and legs would thank me!

It's all about being healthy. The older I get, the more I understand how important that is. After 40, stuff just starts falling apart!

Well, off to make banana bread for breakfast for the kids this week. We are having a stormy day here today! Makes me want to make a pot of coffee and curl up with my Unofficial Guide to Disney World!

I am resisting the urge to go online there and micromanage my Touring Plans!

I just ordered a gazillion teeshirts online, so we all have matching tees for the week (without doing laundry.) When we were there last time, the matching shirts made it easy to spot each other in a crowd. We did neon colors and it was SUPER easy to spot the kids that way. Of course, THIS year, neon is "back" so there will probably be lots of other folks wearing it too. That's ok -- I like it. It takes me back to high school! Wham! (The band.) And "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!"

Try not to sing it in your head! I dare you!

 

[staceyeid]

Well, off to make banana bread for breakfast for the kids this week. We are having a stormy day here today! Makes me want to make a pot of coffee and curl up with my Unofficial Guide to Disney World!

Mmmmm banana bread, sounds wonderful. Your kids are lucky!!

Loving all of the tips on how to spend a relaxing non park day in the VWL area. I really want to do something like that, make it a pool day and explore the resorts along the monorail. We've watched Wishes from the beach at Poly but it was so far away. My SIL told me she drove the car over to the Contemporary parking lot and they saw a great show. Since we don't have a car, is there a viewing area you can recommend at CR? That's assuming the boats are still running that late, need to figure out the schedule for those again.

Planning to stock up on Disney gift cards this month. Our Kroger grocery store has a special where you get 4x fuel points when you buy gift cards. Add that to the 6% cash back my credit card gives at grocery stores and I'm looking at a 20% savings on the gift cards! Since I need $700 worth that's a decent chunk of change. Going to scope out Kroger after work and make sure they have plenty in stock!

I've been such a nerd lately signing up for cash back credit cards (always paid in full each month though!). So far I get 6% back on groceries, 5% back on gas and 2% back on everything else (of course that's across 3 cards, but I'm willing to juggle if it means $$$). I told you, Nerd!!!

See what Disney does to me

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[sleepydog25]

I think the problem is that I had a really strict routine before and I was working out really hard like, 5 times a week... so my diet not being the best wasn't THAT terrible because I was making up for it in other ways.

Now, I am not doing great in either area and it's really starting to show.

I bought a Kinect and LOVE the Zumba game for it and just need to discipline myself with the diet, set a designated time to workout and I know I'll get back on track . It's just tough getting started again.

I can use any support and/or tips I can get

Luvvwl has found that planning meals, then shopping for those planned meals, is an important key for her. She will set up for the week what she wants to eat (with my help since I usually eat those meals, too). Some of those meals can be made ahead of time, so if we're tired after work, they're ready to go. We widely opt for low-calorie, low carb versions of our favorite meals. For example, we use spaghetti squash instead of pasta with our homemade marinara sauce. Planning smartly is a fairly easy way of monitoring one's intake. From a workout perspective, varying your routine will work wonders. I've been a runner/biker/hiker for a long time, and I can tell you that alternating what you do and how long you do it will keep you more engaged and keep the body well-toned. Once a workout becomes routine, your body adapts. Varying the workouts will help keep your body from "learning" too much. Good luck!

 

[twinmom108]

Sharon -- I think you should work out in a full Tinkerbell outfit!!!!



........It takes me back to high school! Wham! (The band.) And "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!"

Try not to sing it in your head! I dare you!

Never been much of a George Michael fan, but I've always liked that song. Don't mind if I do sing it in my head. . . . . . . . excuse me I think I hear my MP3 player calling me.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!

 

[bagsmom]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!

Happy Birthday Ink! How is everything going? Were you the one using a recumbent bike, or considering it? What's up in your neck of the woods?

 

[staceyeid]

Happy Birthday Ink! How is everything going? Were you the one using a recumbent bike, or considering it? What's up in your neck of the woods?

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

 

[twinmom108]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!

Inkmahm hope you have a wonderfully magical birthday!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, Ink

 

[Muushka]

OK, its official, Sat. Apr 13 at 3pm, Greensboro,NC at McCouls Irish Pub(dont let the pub part scare you, food is amazing here and main draw) and so far we have committed...eliza61(yes, she is coming all the way from NJ!!)sleepydog25 and luvvwl, Muushka and her DH, wfc4life and sechem32, jimmytammy, TammyNC and Capt.D

So, just to put it out there, we still have room for more. If anyone else thinks they can attend, you are more than welcome. I am calling end of this week just to put our name on a list for enough room. If you think you can attend, please reply here or PM me by Friday the 22nd.

Good job JT, thank you for rounding us up (we can be like cats!). I bolded you just in case anyone missed your post.

oh, and

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!!!!