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

[sleepydog25]

FYI, official announcement today about DVC coming to the Polynesian Resort.

Well, crap. There's goes my plan to buy a car in 2015. . .so, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell luv or she'll want to get in line to buy yesterday.

Happy Anniversary, Corinne! Sorry if it's a bit belated.

Finally, no more buildings at VWL for moi. Part of its appeal to me is the limited availability, the cachet of being such a small resort.

 

[wildernessDad]

Curious ... How would everyone feel about them adding another DVC building to VWL?
I'm not sure the resort could support more guests (dock & CS wise), but would love more availability.

I'd like it if they added some Grand Villas with a Wilderness Lodge theme. That would be cool, I think.

 

[eliza61]

Well, crap. There's goes my plan to buy a car in 2015. . .so, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell luv or she'll want to get in line to buy yesterday.

Happy Anniversary, Corinne! Sorry if it's a bit belated.

Finally, no more buildings at VWL for moi. Part of its appeal to me is the limited availability, the cachet of being such a small resort.

Me too Sleep,
LOL

How much are points at the Grand Floridian running? scared to even think about it.

LOL. I've been toying with the idea of moving back into the city next year, I'm a "Green acres" gal. the old guy moved us to the suburbs when the kids came along for the school system but I'm a city gal at heart, born and raised in Manhattan. Hummmm, condo in city or Poly dvc.

Ok, trivia time: Which Gabor sister starred in the sitcom "green Acres"?

 

[sleepydog25]

Me too Sleep,
LOL

How much are points at the Grand Floridian running? scared to even think about it.

LOL. I've been toying with the idea of moving back into the city next year, I'm a "Green acres" gal. the old guy moved us to the suburbs when the kids came along for the school system but I'm a city gal at heart, born and raised in Manhattan. Hummmm, condo in city or Poly dvc.

Ok, trivia time: Which Gabor sister starred in the sitcom "green Acres"?

I want to say $150 a point for VGF, and Eva.

 

[Muushka]

The only way I would be for VWL additional buildings would be if they put in a monorail.

 

[Bracho]

I have to agree. The idea of expanding the VWL would take away the kinda private feeling one gets, being in the middle of it all but off to the side. However if they would do that, a monorail station would be VERY cool. I wonder how they would work the theme of the resort into it.

 

[Muushka]

I have to agree. The idea of expanding the VWL would take away the kinda private feeling one gets, being in the middle of it all but off to the side. However if they would do that, a monorail station would be VERY cool. I wonder how they would work the theme of the resort into it.

Have you ever been up on around the 3rd floor of WL, in the front of the resort?
That was a future monorail platform (or so the bus driver said ). No, I think that's true.

 

[Bracho]

I've been staying at WL since it opened and purchased at VWL site unseen. Yes, I have stayed on every floor they have including the 3rd. I guess it would depend on where they would but a station. I have stayed at the Grand next to the rail, and you can hear it very now an then.

 

[SAT887]

Hi guys! I just wanted to say I stopped in at Artists Point last week and explored the resort some. I can see why you guys love it so much!! We stumbled upon the DVC units as well and look forward to our stay there in January. Also, our dinner at Artist's Point was very very good! One of our favorite meals this trip and we are scratching our heads in why we hadn't gone sooner and why we were concerned with pricing of the meal - it's honestly not so much more than going to a dinner buffet! Except the food was better, atmosphere relaxing and overall just awesome we shared an heirloom tomato salad, I had the salmon, DH has the bison, and we split the cobbler (my two kiddos ate kiddie food and picked off of ours)

So once I get settled I will probably be asking you guys all sorts of questions as I prepare for our trip.... From wine to things I should worry about child proofing.....

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'd like it if they added some Grand Villas with a Wilderness Lodge theme. That would be cool, I think.

I agree!

 

[sleepydog25]

I've been staying at WL since it opened and purchased at VWL site unseen. Yes, I have stayed on every floor they have including the 3rd. I guess it would depend on where they would but a station. I have stayed at the Grand next to the rail, and you can hear it very now an then.

Thanks for dropping by, Bracho! Pull up a rocker and "set a spell." (Spittoon optional)

SAT887: So glad you enjoyed your walk around the grounds at our beloved Lodge and Villas. You have begun to fall under its spell, and there's no escaping it. Without doubt, AP is one of the hidden gems of dining at the World, and it's a romantic must-do for luv and me. Here's an early hint: if you want a parents' only dinner at AP, just make a reservation at the Cubs' Den for the kids where they will be fed, can watch movies, play games, and hang out with other kids. It's located just a couple of hundred feet from AP, and they give you a pager to boot.

The Groupies are nothing if not full of advice and hints about the Lodge, food, and spirits (I even owned a wine shop for a few years). Ask away and we shall answer.

 

[jimmytammy]

The Poly DVC has us excited for sure! T and I already have our heads in the direction of a possible resale. Poly has always been the place that draws for me as all that WDW has to offer, great theming, a monorail, great eats, etc. At some point, we will be staying there

As for additional VWL room, mixed feelings. There is room IMO to branch out towards the bus stop area, which would cause enclosure of the rooms facing each other, then we would be getting views involved, which would cause pts to juggle around a bit. I like WDs idea of a GV, though we have never stayed in one, I can see the benefit. So the jury is out for me on this idea.

 

[sleepydog25]

Quiet here the past few days. Hmmm. Okay, I'll tell you what I've been up to! Been painting my deck off and on the past month dependent on the weather and my mood. Also, I've taken it upon myself to paint all the golf course yardage signs for each of the 18 holes on the course where we live, sort of a giving back to the community type thing. Below are the before and after photos of one of my efforts. This one only took me 6 hours to paint which is about 2 hours shy of the average. Some have more detail than others.





I only have 13 more to do!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I only have 13 more to do!

That's a lot of water on that hole Slydog! I think I'd definitely be heading to the red tees!

 

[sleepydog25]

That's a lot of water on that hole Slydog! I think I'd definitely be heading to the red tees!

Yep, you have to carry the lake on this hole, though it's not really terribly far, maybe 200 yards from the white tees. But, when the wind picks up and blows in your face, that makes it a knee-knocker shot. Curiously, I rarely hit a bad tee shot on this hole. . .second and third shots, not so much.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yep, you have to carry the lake on this hole, though it's not really terribly far, maybe 200 yards from the white tees. But, when the wind picks up and blows in your face, that makes it a knee-knocker shot. Curiously, I rarely hit a bad tee shot on this hole. . .second and third shots, not so much.

Uh huh - just an easy driver off the tee and then look for the drop zone.

 

[DiznyDi]

sleepy/sly - your signs are really quite nice! What a generous offering of your time and talents. The course will definitely benefit from your work and efforts!

Eliza - Follow your heart. If the city is where you'd like to be then by all means go! As for the Poly, I'm intrigued, too. And like you JT will stay there at some point.

You always learn something new - Muush I didn't know that about the 3rd floor/monorail potential. Hhmmm

Sat887 - so happy to hear you enjoyed your meal at the Artists' Point! As a general rule-of-thumb, DDad and I enjoy our last evening meal here before departing for home.

 

[Muushka]

Awesome job Sly/Sleepy (forgot about the sly!!!) on the signs.

And I like the different color (yellow) for the PAR and HCP (whatever they are -no, I know what they are).

Hi Di good to see you. I can't believe we won't see you this December.

 

[SAT887]

Sleepy/sly..... Ahh the days are soon when I can utilize the Disney kid clubs.... My littlest is 2 and not yet potty trained... Hoping for our December 2014 trip to utilize them! Somewhere The signs look great! I give you credit - painting is tedious work, we are painting our house (slowly but now have to pick up the pace with our near freezing nights!) and I would have a hard time volunteering to paint more!

DiznyDi.... We loved the meal, it was a great atmosphere for our anniversary dinner, and with the super early ADR I didn't feel awkward with a 2 & 4 year old (even though they were perfect... I think they knew!) We will be back probably in January When we stay there we do want to try the Territory Lounge too since someone on here has me wanting doughnuts in a white bag from there!

 

[tea pot]

What a treat!!! Enjoy !!!

NPR On Point
A wonderful interview with Richard Sherman Disney songwriter
"The Songs We Remember"
from Small World, to Mary Poppins talks about working with Walt
..... Walt's favorite song etc.
Great a trip down Memory Lane
You won't believe how many songs he and his brother wrote!

http://onpoint.wbur.org/2013/09/17/songwriter-richard-sherman