Congrats! There is no better place to stay in Disney than VWL especially when you visit during the holidays. And, welcome to the Groupies! I think you'll find us the friendliest place on the DisBoards, even if we say so ourselves.
I forgot to mention....we got our Incredibles box yesterday in the mail....talk about a wonderful early Christmas present
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Welcome to the Groupies! We're a very friendly bunch, self-proclaimed though that title might be.35 days until our 1st stay at VWL! I've stayed at Aulani, Kidani, BC, BW and OKW so far with Kidani being my favorite at WDW. Can't wait to see how VWL compare! I'm excited to be just a boat ride away from MK!
Grab a rocker (just like the ones at VWL), sit a spell, and imbibe your favorite beverage. I think you'll fall in love with VWL, though I won't guarantee that you will love it more than Kidani. I've stayed there and truly enjoyed it. The rooms are super nice at Kidani and, to be honest, are a bit nicer than those at VWL. However, the vibe at VWL is unmatched anywhere on site. The cozy aspect of the resort is a big plus, along with the serenity you find walking along the nature trail, sitting on the beach, or lounging by the Hidden Springs pool and hot tub simply can't be beat. Enjoy your trip, take plenty of pics to share with us (we love pics!), and if you have any questions, someone on here likely has the answer. 
No matter how hard we tried we always seemed to be going in opposite directions. Hopefully next year will be better. Back at VWL Dec. 2014 for a nice long trip this time. 
Worth repeating! Thanks!Happy post Christmas groupies! We're back from our trip. We had a really great time. Enjoyed our stay at BCV very much. I was worried I'd be home sick (and I was) but we did a lot of things based on that Epcot location we wouldn't have normally done so it worked out. We did make it over to the Lodge twice to see the decorations. We sadly missed seeing Di & Dad.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
I did take tons of photos but for now I'll share my favorite.
Happy post Christmas groupies! We're back from our trip. We had a really great time. Enjoyed our stay at BCV very much. I was worried I'd be home sick (and I was) but we did a lot of things based on that Epcot location we wouldn't have normally done so it worked out. We did make it over to the Lodge twice to see the decorations. We sadly missed seeing Di & Dad.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
I did take tons of photos but for now I'll share my favorite.
Welcome to the Groupies! We're a very friendly bunch, self-proclaimed though that title might be.
) and the trip is a surprise for my kids. I got so frustrated with DH not taking an interest in the planning that I have purposely excluded him! He doesn't know where we are staying, what ADR's we have, etc. I told him it will be a surprise when we get there. I originally had BLT booked because I wanted to experience being on the monorail loop but then changed it. I just don't get the Disney "feel" from BLT.
Well, you've come to the right place to talk about your trip to VWL! Usually, we have a lot more Groupies posting on this thread, but the holidays (and trips) have kept the chatter down to a minimum. I can honestly say that this is the friendliest bunch of DIS folks I've ever known. In fact, many have become lasting friends through their years of knowing each other on here and from doing meets and WDW and mini-meets in various geographical locations. One of the things we tell new Groupies--and this holds true for all the newcomers who might read this--is to grab a Moose siggie (our official, unofficial mascot): the directions are on page 1. Second, we stress that the only requirement to be a Groupie is to love the Lodge. Well, that and the $50 processing fee payable to yours truly. Let's keep that to ourselves, ok? Finally, if you want to get on our first page vacation list, PM JimmyTammy and he'll put you on there. As for BLT, it's a very nice resort and certainly worth visiting. But, it's tough to beat VWL for that genuine Disney feeling.Thanks for the warm welcome! It's nice to have a place to come and talk about my upcoming trip. DH can only take so much (he's at his limit since this will be our 4th trip in 1 year
Just checked & I can get a studio at BWV for a Fri. afternoon arrival departing Sun. night. No inconvenience for DH with school schedules. Some JB credit burning a hole in my account. Just about ready to pull the trigger on this quick trip. I'll just miss crashing Maria's DD's wedding. 
