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

[DiznyDi]

OK - Never mind
Found exactly what I was looking for. Must be my old eyes. Can't believe I missed something in plain sight!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi Kathy! Nice that you stopped to say hello.

Sunday morning question for the Groupies. I'm on the member website and am not able to see where the dates are listed x#days - or Date to list at your home resort, x3Days - or date to book at 7 month. This info was always on the home page and I very much liked seeing it there. Somehow I can't find it this morning.
Anyone know where I can find this?

Enjoy your Sunday!

Once you log in, the main page has a small inset box on the right that says, "Early Booking Reminder" with the date you can book your home resort and also your non-home resort.

 

[Corinne]

Hi Kathy! Nice that you stopped to say hello.

Sunday morning question for the Groupies. I'm on the member website and am not able to see where the dates are listed x#days - or Date to list at your home resort, x3Days - or date to book at 7 month. This info was always on the home page and I very much liked seeing it there. Somehow I can't find it this morning.
Anyone know where I can find this?

Enjoy your Sunday!

Hi Di,

I just signed on to the members site, and my info is right in the front page. It doesn't have the the number of days, but it shows this:


Early Booking Reminder
You can start requesting up-to-7-night reservations for arrival as far out as:
Home Resort
Arrival Date : July 18 2014
Non-Home Resorts
Arrival Date : March 18 2014


Is this what you mean?

 

[DiznyDi]

Yep. Thanks Corinne and Sly! Good to know Groupies have my back! Exactly what I was after. Trying to plan DDads 60th Bday trip next May and got stymied on the Member website.

 

[TammyNC]

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a great one and the family helped spread it out over several days.

 

[Bracho]

We purchased our VWL sight unseen and have never looked back. We love this place from top to bottom. It sets the tone for our vacation ever year. The minute we check in and get in the room, I feel the whole world gets off my shoulders and it's time to relax and let the resort and parks take over.

VWL is (to us) the best resort for us, a perfect fit!!

 

[luv2sleep]

We purchased our VWL sight unseen and have never looked back. We love this place from top to bottom. It sets the tone for our vacation ever year. The minute we check in and get in the room, I feel the whole world gets off my shoulders and it's time to relax and let the resort and parks take over.

VWL is (to us) the best resort for us, a perfect fit!!

I did see it before purchasing but haven't stayed there yet. I feel exactly the same way though. We were there a few hours and the setting just felt so relaxing. I thought about it and didn't care about the expiration date and bought. I will enjoy every visit thoroughly.

 

[Corinne]

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a great one and the family helped spread it out over several days.

Birthday week! that's right up my alley!

Happy to hear you had a nice birthday!

 

[sleepydog25]

We purchased our VWL sight unseen and have never looked back. We love this place from top to bottom. It sets the tone for our vacation ever year. The minute we check in and get in the room, I feel the whole world gets off my shoulders and it's time to relax and let the resort and parks take over.

VWL is (to us) the best resort for us, a perfect fit!!

Welcome to the Groupies! We all have that same feeling about the Lodge, and that peacefulness is what drives what we call the "friendliest group on the DIS." (Trademark patent pending. )

 

[bbluvsdis]

Hi there groupies! We have our first stay at the Lodge coming up in November. I am very excited to try this place that you all love so much. We will be arriving on the 10th and staying there til the 15th and then moving to BCV. Do you think the tree will be up in the lobby while we are there? I am very excited to see the Christmas decorations!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi there groupies! We have our first stay at the Lodge coming up in November. I am very excited to try this place that you all love so much. We will be arriving on the 10th and staying there til the 15th and then moving to BCV. Do you think the tree will be up in the lobby while we are there? I am very excited to see the Christmas decorations!

Congratulations on staying at the Lodge! You likely are hard pressed to tell we love the place. WL and VWL are a serenely majestic place to stay at anytime, but they are especially stirring during the holidays. Others who have been more often than I will likely chime in, but the decorations and tree will most likely be up during your stay. We caught the tail end of F&W last year, leaving on the Sunday of the last weekend, and we were told the tree would be going up the following day. If I recall my dates correctly, we left on Nov 11 and the tree went up on Nov 12. This year, the F&W ends on Nov 10, I believe, and if the pattern holds true, then the tree should be up shortly thereafter. There is no prettier resort at Christmas than WL (the VWL lobby has a fairly large tree, too), perhaps because that lodge theme is so perfect for Christmas. As always, lovers of the Lodge regardless of political, football, baseball, hockey, religious, foodie, allergic, interplanetary, or wine varietal affiliation are

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Bracho!!!!
Welcome to the groupies bbluvsdis!!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Okay, for the umpteenth straight day it seems (and my apologies to those who are in dry or drought conditions), we have rain and more rain. It's gloomy here in the mountains, and at the risk of seeming egotistical (my lovely wife says, "there's no risk" ), I'm including some pics of the Lodge but with the caveat that they are wedding shoot photos. Still, at least you get to see a gorgeous bride (whose heart is just as beautiful) and some neat views of our home away from home. Happy Monday!

In the Villas lobby


On a surrey bike


Cool perspective shot


On steps near pool

 

[luv2sleep]

Okay, for the umpteenth straight day it seems (and my apologies to those who are in dry or drought conditions), we have rain and more rain. It's gloomy here in the mountains, and at the risk of seeming egotistical (my lovely wife says, "there's no risk" ), I'm including some pics of the Lodge but with the caveat that they are wedding shoot photos. Still, at least you get to see a gorgeous bride (whose heart is just as beautiful) and some neat views of our home away from home. Happy Monday!

In the Villas lobby
http://s54.photobucket.com/user/she...g Photos/KP00587-4-20132_zpsc091cc37.jpg.html

On a surrey bike
http://s54.photobucket.com/user/she...ng Photos/KP01437-4-2013_zpsa273de3f.jpg.html

Cool perspective shot
http://s54.photobucket.com/user/she...g Photos/KP03087-4-20132_zps7441d884.jpg.html

On steps near pool
http://s54.photobucket.com/user/she...ng Photos/KP04317-4-2013_zps577b3530.jpg.html

Beautiful shots! Congratulates!

 

[DiznyDi]

Ah sleepy/sly, these just gave me goosebumps! Thanks for sharing!

 

[SAT887]

Okay, for the umpteenth straight day it seems (and my apologies to those who are in dry or drought conditions), we have rain and more rain. It's gloomy here in the mountains, and at the risk of seeming egotistical (my lovely wife says, "there's no risk" ), I'm including some pics of the Lodge but with the caveat that they are wedding shoot photos. Still, at least you get to see a gorgeous bride (whose heart is just as beautiful) and some neat views of our home away from home. Happy Monday!

What gorgeous shots!!! You had a very talented photographer I particularly enjoy the surrey one- pure joy on your faces!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

What gorgeous shots!!! You had a very talented photographer I particularly enjoy the surrey one- pure joy on your faces!!!

Thank you! The shoot was over three hours long, and we decided early on to have fun with it as that's how we are normally. Randy somebody-or-another was the photographer for that shoot (he came highly recommended by many former Disney brides). A woman named Cricket was our Disney photographer, and she was amazingly talented, too. One shot a mere 15 feet from the sidewalk leading to the Hidden Springs pool made it appear we were deep in a forest. Thanks again!

Di and luvs2: Thanks to you both for your kind words, as well. Honestly, I post these pictures more to see and relive those looks of love on our faces than anything else--that the Lodge provides the background oeuvre is just gravy.

 

[SAT887]

Thank you! The shoot was over three hours long, and we decided early on to have fun with it as that's how we are normally. Randy somebody-or-another was the photographer for that shoot (he came highly recommended by many former Disney brides). A woman named Cricket was our Disney photographer, and she was amazingly talented, too. One shot a mere 15 feet from the sidewalk leading to the Hidden Springs pool made it appear we were deep in a forest. Thanks again!

Di and luvs2: Thanks to you both for your kind words, as well. Honestly, I post these pictures more to see and relive those looks of love on our faces than anything else--that the Lodge provides the background oeuvre is just gravy.

I've heard of that Randy Some thing or whatever I'm going to have to remember this so if I ever renew my vows their you can give me tips

 

[horselover]

What gorgeous shots!!! You had a very talented photographer I particularly enjoy the surrey one- pure joy on your faces!!!

I agree! I love the surrey shot too. Pure love & joy.

I apologize I haven't had the chance to read back. I hope everyone is doing well.

The countdown is on! I leave Fri. for 1 night at BCV & then it's off to the Fantasy for 7 nights of fun & relaxation. Ok not all fun & relaxation as I do have some work to do. I'm doing a resort site inspection on St. Thomas & still trying to work one out for St. Maarten as well. Yeah try not to feel too badly for me. Busy busy trying to get ready for the cruise & make sure the boys are all set to start school a week from tomorrow. It's good to be busy though. It makes the time go by faster.

Welcome to the groupies Bracho & bbluvsdis!

DiznyDi or Dad - how's the recovery coming along?

I'll try to check in again before I leave. Take care groupie friends!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sly
Absolutely amazing shots!! Thanks for sharing