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

[Muushka]

Thank you all so much! Y'all are the sweetest bunch! We spent the day talkin' VWL plans. How cool is that? We are counting the days already. LoL

Happy Anniversary! Quite a milestone

I really am bummed that we couldn't make it down, sounds like you guys will have a blast. Count me in for next time!

Maybe we can make this an annual event? The more the merrier is my motto

Hey Liz!
We are looking forward to it too. While my kilt is at the cleaners I could wear my Disney sundress that I wore to a womanless beauty pageant a few yrs ago. Its not a pretty sight, on 2nd thought, never mind, we are going to eat also, could take away a few appetities

Oh Jimmy, we would much prefer those kilts!

Thankyou all for the wonderful info and I am lying awake here in england after not sleeping last night as so excited and now doing the same again. We are staying at a premier Inn about 5 mins from the airport. Our virgin flight leaves at 11am so hv to be up in less than 5 hours. I will be soooooo tired.I love america and find americans so friendly. We will def be on the beach tomorrow night watching the pagent then have 14 days disney fun to enjoy.
Im looking forward to seeing where our studio is. I just asked for a high floor as not fussy. It all looks stunning.
Can I ask is it easy to get to the campground? We hv trails end booked and wanted to go and have a look.

As others have mentioned, thank you for your kind words to America, we greatly appreciate it.
I was just saying to Mr Muush the other day how I feel about the people from Great Britain. We meet many on the cruises we go on (the longer cruises which we have taken lately, tend to have lots of Brits!) and have always appreciated the dry sense of humor, the warmness and that great accent! We always enjoy the interaction.

Jimmy, a question about Saturday. On the website it says:

Directions to M'Couls

Where is M'Coul's Pub?
110 W.McGee St., Greensboro, NC 27401

M'Coul's public house is located in the back of the northwest corner of Elm and McGee Streets in downtown Greensboro - The entrance is through the patio.

McGee Street is now 2-way with a roundabout at the junction with Greene Street so it's very easy to get to the pub.

Where can I park?
There are City parking lots behind and to the side of M'Coul's accessible from Greene St., McGee St. and South Elm St. with two hour parking ($.50). At the entrance to these lots are big red signs saying, "Unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles will be towed away at the owners expense per city ord. 16 39(A)(16)" - these confused a lot of people when they were first put up so (largely in response to our request) the City added nice friendly blue signs saying, "Parking is enforced from 8:00am to 6:00pm Free Parking after 6:00pm Monday-Friday Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays"

They aren't going to tow you from an expired meter. "Unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles" are those causing an obstruction and the City had to put up those notices to be legally allowed to move such vehicles.

There is also a large parking garage at Greene and West Washington (about 2 mins walk from the pub up Greene St).

Visit Google Maps for detailed door to door directions.

Looks like we are parking in the garages, and all will be well, right?

 

[Murron]

Hi all! For a few prior vacations, we stayed at WL. So although we've roamed around the VWL a bit during other stays (I love to resort hop), May 10 will be the first time we've stayed in the villas. Cant wait! I requested upper floor toward lake and do indeed realize it is just a request. But I think I read that the 5th floor may not have the slatted patio? Is that true??? If so, I need to alter my request!! That happened to us once in Vero Beach. What the heck good it is to have an ocean view when you can't sit and enjoy it!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi all! For a few prior vacations, we stayed at WL. So although we've roamed around the VWL a bit during other stays (I love to resort hop), May 10 will be the first time we've stayed in the villas. Cant wait! I requested upper floor toward lake and do indeed realize it is just a request. But I think I read that the 5th floor may not have the slatted patio? Is that true??? If so, I need to alter my request!! That happened to us once in Vero Beach. What the heck good it is to have an ocean view when you can't sit and enjoy it!!

That is correct. The top floor has the balconies that you must stand in to see over the railings. Floors 2-4 are the best. Good luck!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi all! For a few prior vacations, we stayed at WL. So although we've roamed around the VWL a bit during other stays (I love to resort hop), May 10 will be the first time we've stayed in the villas. Cant wait! I requested upper floor toward lake and do indeed realize it is just a request. But I think I read that the 5th floor may not have the slatted patio? Is that true??? If so, I need to alter my request!! That happened to us once in Vero Beach. What the heck good it is to have an ocean view when you can't sit and enjoy it!!

Yep - solid balconies on the 5th floor:

We got them on our first stay at Vero in an OVIR. And first stay at BCV. And first two stays at BWV - boardwalk view. And first stay at WL too! The VWL one wasn't bad because there was room to sit out on it but I kinda think the architect's were on something when they decided to do those! And better yet - at VB we had two of the OVIR rooms and both had them and were essentially standing room balconies. We paid to change one of the OVIR's so my mother could see the ocean from her wheelchair.

 

[bagsmom]

Woooooooooo! Just did online check-in!

I know it's still 59 days away, but checking in makes it seem more real! So excited!

I did want to request 4th floor with a "lake" view (I know this is just treetops, in reality.) But the online check-in page only allows you to click one of two boxes for room requests. Either ground floor or near transportation.

Should I wait till we are a month out and try to call the villa directly for this request? Should I do it now?

What do you guys think?

I am soooooooo excited! Wish I could be with you folks when you get together! I know you will have a great time!

 

[sleepydog25]

Woooooooooo! Just did online check-in!

I know it's still 59 days away, but checking in makes it seem more real! So excited!

I did want to request 4th floor with a "lake" view (I know this is just treetops, in reality.) But the online check-in page only allows you to click one of two boxes for room requests. Either ground floor or near transportation.

Should I wait till we are a month out and try to call the villa directly for this request? Should I do it now?

What do you guys think?

I am soooooooo excited! Wish I could be with you folks when you get together! I know you will have a great time!

Call now. No request is ever guaranteed, but there's no reason not to call as soon as possible to get your preferences in the system.

 

[jimmytammy]

Muushka, that description of parking is spot on, but there typically is enough parking in the lot at McCouls and it stretches around the back as well. Plus, there are lots of parking spaces on street. I imagine this time of day will be even easier to find a close space.

 

[Muushka]

Thanks Jimmy

What time again?? Thanks!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks Jimmy

What time again?? Thanks!

3 p.m., Muushka! See you there!

 

[Granny]

Should I wait till we are a month out and try to call the villa directly for this request? Should I do it now?

What do you guys think?

No point in calling the villa directly...just call Member Services and have them add your request to your reservation. I know that some people contact the regular resorts directly prior to arrival but that practice isn't needed with DVC. As long as the requests are pretty general and you don't check in late at night, you probably have a good chance of getting something similar to your requests. If not, then it just wasn't meant to be as this small resort runs close to capacity most of the year and room availability is dependent on what rooms are checked-out the day you check in. Good luck!

 

[LoveMickey]

We'll be staying at post cruise in August.

Do you have any recommendation locations for two bedrooms?

Thanks folks.

 

[sleepydog25]

We'll be staying at post cruise in August.

Do you have any recommendation locations for two bedrooms?

Thanks folks.

Same as for 1BR and studios: request a room overlooking the pool and courtyard area, floors 2-4. Floor 5 has solid balconies and the bottom floor doesn't afford you much view, though to be fair, all the rooms' views are mostly of woods. However, often you can get glimpses of the lake on the side of the Villas toward the pool. The request close to the pool would also keep you away from the far end of the hallway. Keep in mind that a request is just that. Enjoy!

 

[sleepydog25]

No point in calling the villa directly...just call Member Services and have them add your request to your reservation. I know that some people contact the regular resorts directly prior to arrival but that practice isn't needed with DVC. As long as the requests are pretty general and you don't check in late at night, you probably have a good chance of getting something similar to your requests. If not, then it just wasn't meant to be as this small resort runs close to capacity most of the year and room availability is dependent on what rooms are checked-out the day you check in. Good luck!

Good catch, Granny. I skipped right over the "call the villa" directly thinking bagsmom was talking about Member Services.

 

[Corinne]

Good Morning Groupies~I am heading in to work late today, so I have had time to catch up on the last few pages of posts.

Jimmy~Loved reading about your Elton experience and the memories for you and Tammy, so sweet!

Hope the Groupies meeting have a wonderful time on Saturday, I know you will! Can we count on a photo (or two!!??)

I wanted to share something with you all. We asked our son and his fiance last night if they would like to go to Aulani for their honeymoon next year and they excitedly said yes! I am looking forward to booking it and researching with them. Our future dil is a great planner like me and is excited they can get a "Mickey fix" on their honeymoon!!

 

[bagsmom]

No point in calling the villa directly...just call Member Services and have them add your request to your reservation. I know that some people contact the regular resorts directly prior to arrival but that practice isn't needed with DVC. As long as the requests are pretty general and you don't check in late at night, you probably have a good chance of getting something similar to your requests. If not, then it just wasn't meant to be as this small resort runs close to capacity most of the year and room availability is dependent on what rooms are checked-out the day you check in. Good luck!

Hey Granny -- I am not a DVC member -- just renting someone's points through David's.

Is it still better to call member services rather than the resort? Where would I find that number?

Thanks, all!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Good Morning Groupies~

I wanted to share something with you all. We asked our son and his fiance last night if they would like to go to Aulani for their honeymoon next year and they excitedly said yes! I am looking forward to booking it and researching with them. Our future dil is a great planner like me and is excited they can get a "Mickey fix" on their honeymoon!!

This is great Corinne !!! When are they getting married ? My daughter is getting married in WDW next April. Initial paperwork was filed April 4---waiting for the agreement contract in the next week. Congrats to your son and his fiance !

Hoping all the Groupies have fun this weekend ! Looking forward to hearing all about it and wishing I could be there.

 

[Muushka]

Corinne, what an awesome offer to the newlyweds to be!

 

[Corinne]

This is great Corinne !!! When are they getting married ? My daughter is getting married in WDW next April. Initial paperwork was filed April 4---waiting for the agreement contract in the next week. Congrats to your son and his fiance !
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Maria Thanks--they are going to be married in July! Your daughter and her fiance did decide on WDW! How exciting!!!! I cannot wait to hear about their plans!

Corinne, what an awesome offer to the newlyweds to be!

Aww thanks Muush, we are so lucky to be able to share our DVC points!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies LoveMickey!!!!

 

[Granny]

Hey Granny -- I am not a DVC member -- just renting someone's points through David's.

Is it still better to call member services rather than the resort? Where would I find that number?

Thanks, all!

Ah...then you need to have the member make the request for you. I've rented my points through David's before and was happy to add a request for the renter. I'm afraid non-members can't call Member Services...at the end of the day as far as they are concerned it is the member's reservation and only the member can modify it. What happens from a financial standpoint is completely out of Disney's hands, as is any issues that arise between the renter and the point owner.

And the resort won't have access to adding requests for your reservation, so no use calling there. Just have the member add it for you...it's an easy phone call for him/her.

Good luck!