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

[MiaSRN62]

To funny...we were just discussing Hoop De Doo....and this just showed up on my Facebook news feed (love my DIS and Facebook for WDW news and updates !) :

http://www.****************/review-hoop-dee-doo-review/

 

[Kathymford]

Well, I am pretending like I have lots of money to throw around...

Got us reservations at Hoop de Doo!

We did it when I was a kid. I have vague memories of being very entertained by all the silliness!

We could only get in at the 4:00 time. But that's OK. We have reservations f0r a 10:00 breakfast at Whispering Canyon that day, so we will be nice and full -- can have a lite snack instead of lunch -- then the early dinner at Hoop dee Doo!

My boys are 10 and 13. I'm thinking all the corny humor will be right up their alley.

Have you folks done H.D.D. in recent years? Do you think I made a good move in booking this? We can cancel with no penalty up to 24 hours ahead. Are you guys fans?

That day will be our day off, just putzing around the lodge, pool, and exploring F.W.

We did HDDR last Sept and loved it. It's a great fun show, and I think your boys will love it even more. We are just two adults and had a great time. And you really can't beat bottomless sangria...if you're into that sort of thing.

 

[bagsmom]

We did HDDR last Sept and loved it. It's a great fun show, and I think your boys will love it even more. We are just two adults and had a great time. And you really can't beat bottomless sangria...if you're into that sort of thing.

Well, I don't like wine, so I should probably be OK and well-behaved. Good thing it isn't the Hoop dee Doo Fiesta with bottomless margaritas! That would be veeeeeerrrrry dangerous!

Thanks everyone for putting your two cents worth in on the HDDR. I'm really glad I made the reservation now!

 

[horselover]

Well, I am pretending like I have lots of money to throw around...

Got us reservations at Hoop de Doo!

We did it when I was a kid. I have vague memories of being very entertained by all the silliness!

We could only get in at the 4:00 time. But that's OK. We have reservations f0r a 10:00 breakfast at Whispering Canyon that day, so we will be nice and full -- can have a lite snack instead of lunch -- then the early dinner at Hoop dee Doo!

My boys are 10 and 13. I'm thinking all the corny humor will be right up their alley.

Have you folks done H.D.D. in recent years? Do you think I made a good move in booking this? We can cancel with no penalty up to 24 hours ahead. Are you guys fans?

That day will be our day off, just putzing around the lodge, pool, and exploring F.W.

We've done it the past 2 Christmas trips. We really enjoyed it both times. Ok in 2011 we may have overindulged just a bit. The fried chicken & sangria are really good! I know you said you don't like wine though. Too bad. Margaritas are an extra charge. This past Dec. was cold & when we got out of the show all the buses were waiting right there at Pioneer Hall which was wonderful because it was way too cold for the bus. We hopped on the bus & were back to the cozy Lodge in literally 5 min. Go. Enjoy. I'm sure everyone will love it!

We did HDDR last Sept and loved it. It's a great fun show, and I think your boys will love it even more. We are just two adults and had a great time. And you really can't beat bottomless sangria...if you're into that sort of thing.

Exactly!

Maria - congratulations to your DD for booking her wedding at Disney! That's so exciting. Can't wait to come along with you on the planning journey.

 

[sleepydog25]

We did HDDR last Sept and loved it. It's a great fun show, and I think your boys will love it even more. We are just two adults and had a great time. And you really can't beat bottomless sangria...if you're into that sort of thing.

Never been to HDDR, but now I'm rethinking that notion!

 

[bagsmom]

I was showing DH and kids the review on the HDDR (on the disney food blog -- I really like that site!)

DH had this look on his face, like, "really?" I think he thought it looked totally hokey and cornball. I told them that it is, in fact, totally cheesey, but in a wonderful way.

Good thing he hasn't seen how much it's costing us!

We'll be eating pasta and PBJ a lot in the next couple of months!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria - congratulations to your DD for booking her wedding at Disney! That's so exciting. Can't wait to come along with you on the planning journey.

Thank you Julie and everyone ! Julie, you know this is the big reason it was so hard to meet up with you in March. Wedding planning and touring is no joke ! It's fun but it's time consuming !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Shout out for all to have fun today at the MEGA GROUPIE MEET ! Wish I could be there !!!!
Have fun and report back to us all : jimmytammy, TammyNC, Capt. D, wfc4life, sechem32, Eliza61, Muushka and Mr. Muushka, sleepydog and luvsvwl

 

[horselover]

Thank you Julie and everyone ! Julie, you know this is the big reason it was so hard to meet up with you in March. Wedding planning and touring is no joke ! It's fun but it's time consuming !

I know. I totally understand. Disappointed we missed each other yet again but one of these days a meet will happen! Where is the wedding location BTW? Did she choose the wedding pavilion or another location? I always love seeing the wedding at the lookout point on the boardwalk. So pretty.

Have fun at the big meet today groupies! We'll be expecting pics!

Only 5 more days until we set sail on the Wonder!

 

[sleepydog25]

Shout out for all to have fun today at the MEGA GROUPIE MEET ! Wish I could be there !!!!
Have fun and report back to us all : jimmytammy, TammyNC, Capt. D, wfc4life, sechem32, Eliza61, Muushka and Mr. Muushka, sleepydog and luvsvwl

We will if we don't get lost. It's not like driving to WDW which we can nearly do in our sleep. At least this meeting spot is a lot closer!

 

[Granny]

Well, here I am a day late to my own party!

Thank you all so much for the very nice birthday wishes, and the great graphics. Maria, I have to say that I almost blurted coffee on my keyboard when I saw your post of our March meeting. So clever, and I really thank everyone for their nice words.

I hope the Groupie meet will very well...of course it will! A great group of folks getting together will definitely make for a fun day. We look forward to the stories and pictures.

 

[MrsH42608]

In excatly 2 wks from today I will be dining at Artist Point for the very 1st time
I was just looking at the menu and I'm stumped because I am NOT a picky eater and EVERYTHING looks good. If anyone has any favorites they would like to receommend I would greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks ya'l!!

 

[sleepydog25]

In excatly 2 wks from today I will be dining at Artist Point for the very 1st time
I was just looking at the menu and I'm stumped because I am NOT a picky eater and EVERYTHING looks good. If anyone has any favorites they would like to receommend I would greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks ya'l!!

Keep in mind that the menu varies at AP, but there are a few constants, likely because they are the favorites.
1) Smoky Portobello Soup - hands down my most-liked pre-entree selection. Other things they have are good, but this is heavenly.
2) Buffalo sirloin/filet - Usually a real crowd pleaser, but do not under any circumstance order it anything more than medium rare or rare. Overcooked buffalo becomes leathery the more you cook it. The buffalo is nearly always what I order.
3) Cedar plan salmon - it's their signature dish and for good reason--moist and flavorful. I've had better salmon, but mostly because I lived in Alaska for four years!
4) Berry cobbler - it's not as good as it was 6-7 years ago, but it's still quite tasty and a good finish to the meal.

After dinner, stroll the grounds of the Lodge. It's gorgeous at night!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I know. I totally understand. Disappointed we missed each other yet again but one of these days a meet will happen! Where is the wedding location BTW? Did she choose the wedding pavilion or another location? I always love seeing the wedding at the lookout point on the boardwalk. So pretty.

Have fun at the big meet today groupies! We'll be expecting pics!

Only 5 more days until we set sail on the Wonder!

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) :

 

[bagsmom]

Maria -- I am seriously so excited for you and your family! I don't even know you, but the thought of all that planning and prep gives me happy goosebumps! SOOOOOO fun that it will be a Disney wedding!

Well, today here is sunny and just the right temperature -- I hope you guys have a wonderful groupies meet and that your weather is equally lovely!

Here's a question for y'all to weigh in on....

One of our nighttime forays into the Magic Kingdom is going to focus on the park at night -- plus the EL Parade. It is an evening EMH night, with two parades, one at 9 and one at 11:00.

We wanted to do Big Thunder in the evening, and also ride the Peoplemover, to see Tomorrowland at night. We want to see the EL parade that evening.

If we do Big Thunder and the EL parade in Frontierland, then go to Tomorrowland to ride the PM, we will risk getting stuck in the after fireworks crush.

Should we wait and do the very last parade of the day? Maybe ride Big Thunder and do PM, then watch the EL parade from Main Street?

The next day is our day off, so we'll be able to sleep in. What do you guys think our strategy should be?

54 days!

 

[rusafee1183]

Maria -- I am seriously so excited for you and your family! I don't even know you, but the thought of all that planning and prep gives me happy goosebumps! SOOOOOO fun that it will be a Disney wedding!

Well, today here is sunny and just the right temperature -- I hope you guys have a wonderful groupies meet and that your weather is equally lovely!

Here's a question for y'all to weigh in on....

One of our nighttime forays into the Magic Kingdom is going to focus on the park at night -- plus the EL Parade. It is an evening EMH night, with two parades, one at 9 and one at 11:00.

We wanted to do Big Thunder in the evening, and also ride the Peoplemover, to see Tomorrowland at night. We want to see the EL parade that evening.

If we do Big Thunder and the EL parade in Frontierland, then go to Tomorrowland to ride the PM, we will risk getting stuck in the after fireworks crush.

Should we wait and do the very last parade of the day? Maybe ride Big Thunder and do PM, then watch the EL parade from Main Street?

The next day is our day off, so we'll be able to sleep in. What do you guys think our strategy should be?

54 days!

I am terrible at strategy, but the only thing I can contribute is that we rode BTMRR during Wishes once, and it was SO cool zipping around the hills with the fireworks going off in the background. If you can, try to work that into your plan

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[MiaSRN62]

Well, here I am a day late to my own party!

Thank you all so much for the very nice birthday wishes, and the great graphics. Maria, I have to say that I almost blurted coffee on my keyboard when I saw your post of our March meeting. So clever, and I really thank everyone for their nice words.

Yaaay Granny ! You made it ! We saved some cake for you !!!! :

Bagsmom: Maria -- I am seriously so excited for you and your family! I don't even know you, but the thought of all that planning and prep gives me happy goosebumps! SOOOOOO fun that it will be a Disney wedding!

Awwww, thanks Bagsmom !!!! I appreciate it. So sweet of you

 

[luvvwl]

Loved meeting everyone today! We had a great time!

 

[wfc4life]

Loved meeting everyone today! We had a great time!

Sechem32 and I agree! After a difficult week, today's meet up is exactly what the doctor ordered. The food was excellent and the company was "magical". I hope we can do this again soon.

 

[blossomz]

Thanks for the photo of the "kids" Maria! Their plans sound wonderful! Congratulations!!!