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

[rusafee1183]

Nah, stay on the waitlist. The chances of it coming through before you find out about ROFR are slim to miniscule. Should your waitlist come through, you'll have the opportunity to turn it down and get your money credited back to you. Congrats!

This is exactly what I was thinking, especially after the conversation we had about how long you have already been on the WL.

you'll have the opportunity to turn it down and get your money credited back to you.

This is super helpful to know! This is what I was afraid of, since I already gave my card details to my guide. I wasn't sure how to handle this situation.

Thanks so much for the peace of mind!

That is really exciting! The DVC isn't a possibility for our family -- but it is so much fun living vicariously through all you guys!!!!! So exciting!

32 days till we head for Disney!

Thanks so much!!!!!

Wooooohooooo on your countdown!!!! You're getting so close!

Hi groupies! I have a question for you. My bf and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary during our Dec trip! I had planned to do V&A's, but the bf is thinking it might be too much money with all of the other meals we are planning (we are planning 3 trips in 12 mos after all. Lol). So I need a back-up restaurant for our anniversary dinner.

So. What are your favorite celebratory-like places to dine?

If you are a (somewhat) adventerous eater and like to try new things, I really recommend Jiko. It was very romantic and the AKL is just beautiful.

I hope all groupies are having a good weekend.

It has been crazy here in Texas. Usually the end of February or into March, we are warming up and we get ready for hot. But we get into May and we actually had temps in the upper 30's. I was like what is going on here, this is May and this is Texas. . . . . . very unusual. But we are warming up again and are now back in the 70's.

Rehab has been going well. They informed me the other day that I am surpassing everything they are having me do so that they have upped my release date from 5-10 to Wed 5-8!!!

So for my non Disney countdown I have 4 more days til freedom!!! They have built the ramp for me to get into my house and DH and the kids have been rearranging and trying to make sure I can maneuver the wheelchair and the walker. They are so good to me!

So here are my happy dancers!!!

Great news!!!!

There is another birthday around the corner...

Happy Birthday DiznyDad!!!!

Happy Birthday DiznyDad!

<------ Look! It's Aerosmith with a super stretch limo with backstage passes to take you to the show!

 

[blossomz]

happy birthday dizneydad!!!!!

 

[epcot1985]

Hey guys- quick question. Are there grills at the VWL?

 

[twokats]

DDad, I hope tomorrow brings you the absolute best birthday ever!!

 

[bagsmom]

DDad, I hope tomorrow brings you the absolute best birthday ever!!

Happy Day to You DDad!!

 

[DisneyFreaks]

HAVE A TERRIFIC BIRTHDAY DIZNEY DAD!!

 

[Linda67]

Hi groupies! I have a question for you. My bf and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary during our Dec trip! I had planned to do V&A's, but the bf is thinking it might be too much money with all of the other meals we are planning (we are planning 3 trips in 12 mos after all. Lol). So I need a back-up restaurant for our anniversary dinner.

So. What are your favorite celebratory-like places to dine?

Another vote for California Grill
It should be open again by the time of your trip in December and will be all shiny and new

 

[sleepydog25]

Hey guys- quick question. Are there grills at the VWL?

As many times as I've stayed there, I'm not sure of the answer. However, I don't think there are, at least none close to your room.

 

[Granny]

Hey guys- quick question. Are there grills at the VWL?

Yes, there is a grill out on the beach near the bike & boat rental place. It's not a VWL grill per se, but honestly I've never seen anyone using it so you will probably be good!

 

[Granny]

OMG!!!

I absolutely remember the post. Ok, you and Mrs. G are going to have to knock it off, time cannot have past that quickly.


Congratulations to your daughter Granny. such a wonderful and exciting time. And a big congratulations to you and Mrs. G. You guys also deserve a drink and a round of applause in your honor. In todays age of instant and constant news of young adults behaving badly, it's some times very easy to forget that there are wonderful young ladies achieving great goals with wonderful papas and mamas behind them!!

Thanks for sharing such wonderful news.

Thanks Eliza (can I still call you that now that I know it's not your name?)! Those are kind words, and yes we did have that drink or two and several rounds of general applause. My daughter lives in a rented house with 10 other graduating girls so there was no shortage of celebration going on! I know what you mean about time flying...it seems like the college years flew the fastest of all. Consider yourself warned!

Definitely an exciting time! Congrats to your daughter and wishing her the best as she ventures out. I'll be attending my youngest niece/goddaughters college graduation at the end of the week. It is hard to believe how quickly the time goes!

Kathy...thanks for the wishes...I think she is off to a good start since she has a job lined up. And I hope your niece's graduation is a wonderful one as well!

 

[Muushka]

My early morning birthday wishes for Dizney Dad disappeared!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY DIZNEY DAD!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday DizneyDad!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hey guys- quick question. Are there grills at the VWL?

Love a reason to post a picture! You can see the grill to the left in the photo.

And just because....

 

[jimmytammy]

Love a reason to post a picture! You can see the grill to the left in the photo.

And just because....

Kathy Loving the photos, but the one of the side of the building, and the rocking chairs especially captured my heart. Thanks for sharing, started my day off just right!

 

[Dizny Dad]

WOW! Thanks to all for the wonderful Birthday wishes!

To all of my groupie friends with whom I have broken bread or shared a ride or two; to all of those with whom I have shared events, stories, hopes and dreams here on the DIS but not yet met in The World; and to all those so gracious to wish me greetings with whom I have not yet crossed paths; THANKS SO MUCH for setting aside a small moment in each of your lives to wish me Birthday greetings.

As I have said before, I am currently on a construction site about an hour from home and have been supervising our company's activities here since mid Oct.; leave home at 5:30 AM and return home anywhere between 6:30 to 8PM every day. Such a schedule really restricts my time in lots of things. I am indeed here from time to time "lurking" through your posts, but just don't have much time to get into the hub-bub of the day on the DIS. But there is light at the end of the tunnel for this schedule (or it is the light on the front of the train coming at me). Hopefully by end of summer I'll be back in a more relaxed atmosphere and can get back into that daily discussion we all so enjoy - our Lodge!

Again, thanks to all for taking the time to acknowledge an old guy's day. I miss all of you and our interaction with each other.

See you in The World . . .

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Dizny Dad!!!

I hope it's a great one, and that many more are on the way!

 

[princesskat]

Happy Birthday Dizny Dad!!!!

 

[eliza61]

Did I miss the big day? Happy Birthday DAD!! Hope it was wonderful.

 

[DiznyDi]

Did I miss the big day? Happy Birthday DAD!! Hope it was wonderful.

No, Eliza, you didn't miss it. Today's the day.

Happy Birthday Rich!

 

[wfc4life]

Happy belated birthday Dizny Dad! I hope it was a great one.