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

[DisneyFreaks]

After owning at the VWL for 11 years, we're finally planning a trip during the holiday season to see the Christmas decorations! We've stayed at the VWL many times but have never been able to go when the decorations are up. We're thinking about going the week before Thanksgiving 2014. Does anyone know when the WL is decorated? I expect that the decorations go up sometime during the week before Thanksgiving. I'm hoping it is decorated early that week. It would be a bummer if it wasn't decorated until the last day we'll be there (Sun before Thanksgiving).
Thanks!

This will be our first trip to VWL but before joining DVC we stayed at the main lodge several times during the weeks before Thanksgiving. The decorations were always up when we were there. Once we ate breakfast at Whispering Canyon and watched them put the tree up. It was an amazing thing to see how they actually do it. The holiday decor there can't be beat. You will love it.

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday rusafee!
Wishing you a day of excitement and new experiences. Enjoy your special day!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Studio94!!!!

 

[horselover]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE GROUPIE MOMS!!!

 

[Granny]

To all the Groupie Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts and those who have been so supportive to our youth...


Happy Mother's Day!!!

The world is a better place with all of you in it.

 

[bagsmom]

To all the Groupie Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts and those who have been so supportive to our youth...


Happy Mother's Day!!!

The world is a better place with all of you in it.

Yes -- Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

It's a pretty wonderful job to have!

25 days!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Mother's Day Groupie Moms!

I don't know how many times I'll get this done on this trip but here are a few pictures from yesterday.

BLT studio view:

TOTWL:

And we all know this!

MK Fireworks and MSEP with a little Buzz thrown in:

Back up to TOTWL for a night view:

 

[Inkmahm]

Happy Mothers Day, everyone!

And a belated thank you for all the birthday wishes back in March. I haven't been around the Disboards much in quite awhile. Today seemed like a good day to come back and say hello to everyone!

Dynaguy and I are still doing well. We just got back from visiting his parents in PA for a couple weeks. I am recovering well from my second knee replacement in December. Both knees are doing better than they were before the replacements and as of this past week, I'm mostly walking without my cane. I did rent ECVs when we were at WDW in March as there was no way I could handle walking the parks yet. I'm more hopeful for our next trip in October.

As for the recumbent bike, we did buy one in January. I have to admit we haven't been using it as regularly as we should though.

I'll try to stop in more often and catch up on everyone else. Hope things are going well for the groupies!

 

[twokats]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE GROUPIE MOMS!!!

I also want to wish all the other Moms a happy day!

We had a great church service this morning. It was a long 3 weeks since the accident and I really enjoyed being there, plus my stepson and his family surprised me by joining us in church this morning. First time for that and I was so happy.

 

[Linda67]

Awesome photos KAT4DISNEY

 

[Inkmahm]

One of the places I have spent time since I was away from the Disboards has been Facebook. Today I want to share one of my favorite FB places- https://www.facebook.com/PIF1Day I don't remember how I found it, I think it was through something a friend of mine shared. But I've been reading the posts there each day and enjoying all the positive stories. This group of VWL friends has much the same effect and I've missed it. Here's to positive vibes for all of us.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Mothers Day to all the great Moms here at the groupies!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Got to share, today is mine and Tammy's 23rd wedding anniv. It has been a wonderful time together and we look forward to the next 23!! She has put up with a lot, a good woman is what I got

 

[DiznyDi]

What a day for celebrating!
1) Happy Mother's Day to all our moms and daughters

2) Kathy's step-son joined her for church unexpectedly

3) Kat4Disney is enjoying the World (and sharing her pictures with us!)

4) Inkmahm is healing nicely after her 2nd knee replacement and (mostly) walking without her cane!

5) bagsmom's countdown continues - 25 days!

and last but not least: JT and Tammy are celebrating 23 years of wedded bliss! Congratulations!

Yes, overall, a wonderful day for Groupies to celebrate!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jimmy & Tammy - Happy Anniversary!!!

DiznyDi & I appreciate the love we can feel that is generated and moves between the two of you. You two are a great team in the things important in life: faith, hope, & love. Yes, look forward to the next 23, but be excited about being together tomorrow!

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[twokats]

Jimmy and Tammy, Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Great pics, but I'm curious: what is that excavation? New parking?

Got to share, today is mine and Tammy's 23rd wedding anniv. It has been a wonderful time together and we look forward to the next 23!! She has put up with a lot, a good woman is what I got

Congrats!!

 

[blossomz]

Congratulations Jimmytammy!!!!! Have a magical anniversary !!!!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Mother's Day to all Groupie Moms! You are the best.

Got to share, today is mine and Tammy's 23rd wedding anniv. It has been a wonderful time together and we look forward to the next 23!! She has put up with a lot, a good woman is what I got

Happy Anniversary Jimmy and Tammy. A wonderful couple.

What a day for celebrating!
1) Happy Mother's Day to all our moms and daughters

2) Kathy's step-son joined her for church unexpectedly

3) Kat4Disney is enjoying the World (and sharing her pictures with us!)

4) Inkmahm is healing nicely after her 2nd knee replacement and (mostly) walking without her cane!

5) bagsmom's countdown continues - 25 days!

and last but not least: JT and Tammy are celebrating 23 years of wedded bliss! Congratulations!

Yes, overall, a wonderful day for Groupies to celebrate!

Diane summed it up, good job.

Jimmy & Tammy - Happy Anniversary!!!

DiznyDi & I appreciate the love we can feel that is generated and moves between the two of you. You two are a great team in the things important in life: faith, hope, & love. Yes, look forward to the next 23, but be excited about being together tomorrow!

Happy Anniversary!!!

And DDad did some great summing too. What a great pair!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Anniversary Jimmy and Tammy!

Awesome photos KAT4DISNEY

Thank you!

Great pics, but I'm curious: what is that excavation? New parking?

What I heard is that they are doing additional bus stops.

Not too many pictures today since I forgot to put my memory card back in my camera. Oops! Had a nice day though and the rain they had predicted never happened. We spent the morning and early afternoon at MK and then went over to Jambo to check in. After getting settled we traveled to Epcot and sampled a few items from the food booths before enjoying the last Flower Power concert by Peter Noone and Hermans Hermits (very entertaining!). We finished it off with Illuminations.