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

[MiaSRN62]

Happy birthday to you Wildernessdad!!!!

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday W Dad !!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Wow wow! Thank you all very much! You guys are wonderful. Did you know that?

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!!!!

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!

I hope it is the best!

Happy Birthday WD and a belated one for 2Kats and DLI!!

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!

Happy Birthdays Wilderness dad, 2Kats, and DLI

Happy Birthday WildernessDad!

Ditto!! Enjoy your day!

Happy birthday to you Wildernessdad!!!!

Happy Birthday W Dad !!!

 

[Dwarf Betha]

Have a great day

 

[Muushka]

Have a great day

Why, hello Dwarf Betha Welcome to the Groupies

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Dwarf Betha!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

WildernessDad The feeling is mutual

Headed to ski slopes today, followed by warm weather in FL next week...Yeah!!!!

 

[twokats]

Welcome to the groupies Dwarf Betha!!!!

Glad you have joined us. Be sure and grab a moosie for your signature from page 1 and sit with us for a spell and get lost in the magic of the lodge.

 

[jimmytammy]

8 days to go...just sayin'
Can u tell Im excited::::

Sorry yall, I just cant contain myself

 

[twokats]

8 days to go...just sayin'
Can u tell Im excited::::

Sorry yall, I just cant contain myself

I don't know Jimmy. . . . . . could you show a little more excitement?

 

[eliza61]

I don't know Jimmy. . . . . . could you show a little more excitement?

Lol, I'm not mad atcha Jimmy, I have to live through you. Right now I'm in frozen, ice and snow hell! Jeez this is a lousy winter and it usual takes a lot for me to complain because I usually enjoy winter.

 

[bluecastle]

8 days to go...just sayin'
Can u tell Im excited::::

Sorry yall, I just cant contain myself

I know I don't post here often, but would you mind asking about the refurb when you are there? Just curious about how long it will take. I hope you are not affected by it during your trip. Hope it warms up by the time you get there!!

 

[jimmytammy]

I know I don't post here often, but would you mind asking about the refurb when you are there? Just curious about how long it will take. I hope you are not affected by it during your trip. Hope it warms up by the time you get there!!

Shhh, dont tell anyone, but we will be staying at BLT, but I know for sure will will be visiting the Lodge, its only a boat ride away, so I will remember to ask.

Sorry everyone, I cant contain my joy, and for those of you who live vicariously through me on our trip, you are more than welcome to tag along.

Eliza The weather here has been unusually colder than normal, with lots more precip than normal as well. The whole country seems to be in weather duldrums for the most part. Every week we get some sort of wintry mix, "I want to go where its warm" Jimmy Buffett

 

[MiaSRN62]

Lol, I'm not mad atcha Jimmy, I have to live through you. Right now I'm in frozen, ice and snow hell! Jeez this is a lousy winter and it usual takes a lot for me to complain because I usually enjoy winter.

I'm FROZEN right along with ya eliza! I have several friends who still don't have power---going on day 5. It's awful. Red Cross is stationed locally. I'm so over this winter---but then again, I never like winter. This one is just especially awful.

So I must be way behind....but what is going on with the VWL refurb I'm seeing mention of??

 

[bluecastle]

Shhh, dont tell anyone, but we will be staying at BLT, but I know for sure will will be visiting the Lodge, its only a boat ride away, so I will remember to ask.

Sorry everyone, I cant contain my joy, and for those of you who live vicariously through me on our trip, you are more than welcome to tag along.

Eliza The weather here has been unusually colder than normal, with lots more precip than normal as well. The whole country seems to be in weather duldrums for the most part. Every week we get some sort of wintry mix, "I want to go where its warm" Jimmy Buffett

Thanks! Your secret is safe with me. Actually, that would be one of my possible alternatives if for some reason the refurb goes on longer than expected. Our trip is in August and I am really hoping it is long finished before we get there. This will be the 3rd August trip that I have tried to experience the villas and I am really hoping the 3rd time is the charm. ( other 2 canceled for my back and DD's new job)
I am so over winter too! Listening to park music on the way to work, imagining how hot it will be in AK in August, while I am trying to get my feet defrosted and the heat in my car just doesn't heat up fast enough for me!
Stay warm and safe everyone.

 

[ottawagreg]

I stopped by the other board and noticed a thread about sleeping a 5th person in VWL studios. This was the comment:

Out of curiosity, I also wrote to DVC inquiring about the upcoming refurbishment at VWL. I was curious to know if there was a date associated with when 5 people might be allowed in a studio. This is the reply I received: 

We appreciate your interest in a DISNEY VACATION CLUB Resort. We are
not sure where you heard this information but it is wrong. When the
rooms are refurbished at THE VILLAS AT DISNEY'S WILDERNESS Lodge, there
are no plans of allowing 5 guests in a Deluxe Studio.

Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

Member Services | Online Communications
DISNEY VACATION CLUB

We are going in June and I am curious about the progress and look of the studio refurbishment. We are a small family, three of us, and stay in studio units.

BTW. What is the protocol for making room requests in DVC. For example how soon before arrival should one make a request, and how is it done? Phone, email, post question at DVC member page? I would like to get a room closer to the pool or facing Bay Lake, or maybe early check-in. Any suggestions?

greg

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Shhh, dont tell anyone, but we will be staying at BLT, but I know for sure will will be visiting the Lodge, its only a boat ride away, so I will remember to ask.

Sorry everyone, I cant contain my joy, and for those of you who live vicariously through me on our trip, you are more than welcome to tag along.

Eliza The weather here has been unusually colder than normal, with lots more precip than normal as well. The whole country seems to be in weather duldrums for the most part. Every week we get some sort of wintry mix, "I want to go where its warm" Jimmy Buffett

After our abnormally cold and miserable December freeze we've been having a super mild winter until the last few days - but that's been some desperately needed rain instead of snow. And yet I'm still jealous and looking forward to hearing how great of a time you're going to be having!

BTW. What is the protocol for making room requests in DVC. For example how soon before arrival should one make a request, and how is it done? Phone, email, post question at DVC member page? I would like to get a room closer to the pool or facing Bay Lake, or maybe early check-in. Any suggestions?

greg

DVC would like members to make their requests thru MS. You can do that anytime once you have made the reservation and should probably make your request no less than 1 week out because they apparently can start working on room assignments at that point.

I'm FROZEN right along with ya eliza! I have several friends who still don't have power---going on day 5. It's awful. Red Cross is stationed locally. I'm so over this winter---but then again, I never like winter. This one is just especially awful.

So I must be way behind....but what is going on with the VWL refurb I'm seeing mention of??

Some info and photos popped up in another thread.

I'm puzzled over a few things so hoping for more reports including on a 1Br. The sofa sleeper looks like it's one of the new type. I like the new coffee table. The table for the kitchenette seems like it's part of the tv cabinet?

Just a reminder of what it looked like before:

And now:

The refurb of VWL has started and the 5th floor is now complete. The elevators and stair wells have been locked out for the 5th floor until today. I wandered up and asked if I could take a look. I was allowed into a studio and took the following photos:

I also spoke with one of the managers at the front desk and they said that the villas would not be getting sleeper beds. It did look like there was a pull out bed like the ones at VGF.

Construction personnel have been using a completely refurbed unit on the 4th floor as a construction office. This unit was a two bedroom (one bedroom plus studio lock off). Construction noise from the 5th floor has lasted till 11:00PM.

The new units appear a bit brighter than the old ones. There is a tan or beige carpet in the bedroom part of the unit and a ceramic tile that looks like wood in the entry and sink area. The bathroom has a standard tile floor.

 

[jimmytammy]

I stopped by the other board and noticed a thread about sleeping a 5th person in VWL studios. This was the comment:

Out of curiosity, I also wrote to DVC inquiring about the upcoming refurbishment at VWL. I was curious to know if there was a date associated with when 5 people might be allowed in a studio. This is the reply I received: 

We appreciate your interest in a DISNEY VACATION CLUB Resort. We are
not sure where you heard this information but it is wrong. When the
rooms are refurbished at THE VILLAS AT DISNEY'S WILDERNESS Lodge, there
are no plans of allowing 5 guests in a Deluxe Studio.

Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

Member Services | Online Communications
DISNEY VACATION CLUB

We are going in June and I am curious about the progress and look of the studio refurbishment. We are a small family, three of us, and stay in studio units.

BTW. What is the protocol for making room requests in DVC. For example how soon before arrival should one make a request, and how is it done? Phone, email, post question at DVC member page? I would like to get a room closer to the pool or facing Bay Lake, or maybe early check-in. Any suggestions?

greg

I would call DVC anytime and put your request in. Then At check in, ask again. They will tell you there is no guarantee on requests and I wouldnt let it bum you out if none of your requests come through. But they really try to make it work, esp at check in.

 

[Muushka]

I found out that my spiritual Mom died. She lived in FL (where we are from).

Spiritual Mom you say?

Well, my real mom died when I was a baby. Over the years I have adopted 3 mothers. Gloria, the one who just passed away was one of them. They are the women in your life who chose to adopt you as their daughter (not legally, of course, but spiritually). They do whatever they can for you. At our wedding, Gloria (and Jodi, one of my other 'Moms') had the role of Mother of the Bride. It was so cool to have 2!

I was in FL last June and thankfully I was able to take my 2 moms out for breakfast one day.
What a blessing that was, for me. 2 wonderful women, who stood in for my Mom.
Gloria always remembered each of our birthdays and our wedding anniversary.

I tried to call her recently and sent a Christmas card, but had not heard from her.

I still have 2 spiritual moms with me. They are both in FL.
Actually we 3 used to work together in RI at the lab. Funny how things turn out.
I've known these women for close to 35 years.

My Gloria was 89 when she passed away. But I know I will see her again one day. And for that, I am thankful.

 

[nabi]

Sorry for your loss.