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

[KAT4DISNEY]

My condolences DiznyDad. No matter what age or circumstances losing a parent is not easy.

Oh Man Kat
What a way to start the New Year.
Hang in there Pixie Dust coming your way

Thanks tea pot - the Pixie Dust worked! Finally figured out where the freeze was and got it thawed out. Why it happened is a whole other story but for the moment I can get a glass of water from the tap again. Yay!

 

[Muushka]

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's loss, DDad. Knowing you, I am certain he was a fine man.
DDi, please give our Rich a hug for us.

My condolences DiznyDad. No matter what age or circumstances losing a parent is not easy.



Thanks tea pot - the Pixie Dust worked! Finally figured out where the freeze was and got it thawed out. Why it happened is a whole other story but for the moment I can get a glass of water from the tap again. Yay!

Oh good Kat, so glad it all worked out for you.

 

[sleepydog25]

Hi all.....old "new" VWL groupie here....we've owned at VWL since 2001...actually bought some of the last points available in December, 2001....we still can't get over the feeling we get each time we come "home" and walk thru those front doors. I have a question for anyone who is able to answer.....our son and daughter-in-law are arriving at VWL tomorrow for their first stay as DVC owners .....we bought them 50 points resale in 2011 as a wedding gift. Between last years banked points and this years points they're in a 1 bdrm this week for 4 nights I believe.
We really would like to have a bottle of wine delivered to their room....but I can't find info anywhere if this is even possible. I did check out the Disney Florist website....but all I'm really looking for is a nice bottle of wine.....they really like some of the good Northwest wines and I know they have a dinner reservation at Artist Point.....if I can't get a bottle delivered to room....is it possible to contact Artist Point somehow and have a bottle of wine delivered to their table.... I'm quite sure they already plan to order wine at dinner. Thanks for the help anyone is able to give me!

Have you thought of trying Guest Services at the Lodge? Certainly, they could point you in the right direction for leaving a bottle of wine in the room, or as you mention, I'm sure they could get AP to deliver a nice bottle table-side when your son and his wife dine there. Good luck!

 

[sleepydog25]

I'll be staying at your beloved Lodge for one night pre cruise in March. No parks, just enjoying the resort. I know it's not enough time but at least we'll get a taste of the place.

Stroll the grounds and listen to the wonderfully-themed music as it perfectly enhances the architectural theming of the Lodge. If you want to walk, there is a paved trail that leads out beside the bus stop and heads over to Fort Wilderness--about a mile one way. Or, if you prefer (as I do), take the nature trail that starts out behind the bicycle rental shop. At two places along the trail, their is a choice to go straight or head right. If you choose either right fork off the trail, you'll wind up on the main path mentioned above. If you continue straight, you'll come out at the CM parking area for FW--about 3/4 of a mile one way.

At night, you can sit on the beach and watch EWP or even catch the higher blasts from Wishes over the Contemporary. Most evenings, there is a movie played outdoors on an inflatable screen, preceded by a campfire with sumores. The pool bar at the main pool serves up pretty much anything you could want in a very casual atmosphere, or you can slip over to the Territory Lounge for drinks (and a bar menu) in a little nicer, cozier atmosphere. The Hidden Springs pool usually isn't too crowded, though the attached hot tub often has quite a few people in it--still, it's a fairly large hot tub. And, as others have said, just sit in a rocker on the porch to the Villas and listen to the crickets (real and imagined) while the lamps flicker and the majestic music gently plays.

Enjoy your one night stay at our beloved Lodge. I'm envious! (And of you, too, bluecastle!)

 

[tea pot]

Stroll the grounds and listen to the wonderfully-themed music as it perfectly enhances the architectural theming of the Lodge. If you want to walk, there is a paved trail that leads out beside the bus stop and heads over to Fort Wilderness--about a mile one way. Or, if you prefer (as I do), take the nature trail that starts out behind the bicycle rental shop. At two places along the trail, their is a choice to go straight or head right. If you choose either right fork off the trail, you'll wind up on the main path mentioned above. If you continue straight, you'll come out at the CM parking area for FW--about 3/4 of a mile one way.

Sleepy I wish you posted this before my last visit
I started out behind the bicycle path but no one said anything about the rights
which I passed ended up in the parking lot and then if you keep going
you end up behind or somewhere backstage in the old river country
next you will get kindly escorted out by Disney Security
I hope to get it right next time

Pinkocto
Try taking some time to watch the world go by from one of the small
balconies that over look the main lobby or find one of the cozy fireplace
nooks

 

[Muushka]

We took the walk from WL to FW at night. I was so shocked Mr Muush agreed to do it!

While walking, we see an imprint on the trail of a big foot! Seriously, just one, big footprint.

Then we kept on the trail and should have veered right and ended up in the CM area at FW.
Fortunately they let us walk through to FW. An adventure!

 

[twokats]

Groupies tomorrow is a big day for Bobbi!!!

Happy Birthday Bobbiwoz!

I hope you have a magical day.
And I know that Muushka will want to know where we are going to have lunch!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Bobbiwoz!!!!

 

[Linda67]

Hi everyone and happy new year

I know it's silly to be excited about making a phone call but in precisely 27 minutes I will be calling MS to try and secure a studio for our December vacation

Oh look it's 26 minutes now

 

[Muushka]

Hi everyone and happy new year

I know it's silly to be excited about making a phone call but in precisely 27 minutes I will be calling MS to try and secure a studio for our December vacation

Oh look it's 26 minutes now

 

[Linda67]

Yippee, we have our first 7 nights reserved

I still have to call back to get the final four nights but it's looking good

Do you think I need call back each day to add a day at a time or should I just wait until I can book the final 4 nights in one go?

 

[Muushka]

Awesome birthday pic 2Kats!

Happy Birthday Bobbi! Lunch????

 

[Kathymford]

Hi everyone and happy new year

I know it's silly to be excited about making a phone call but in precisely 27 minutes I will be calling MS to try and secure a studio for our December vacation

Oh look it's 26 minutes now

I think it's perfectly normal since I can't wait until Sunday to do the same!! *crossing fingers*

 

[Linda67]

I think it's perfectly normal since I can't wait until Sunday to do the same!! *crossing fingers*

It's nice to know I'm not alone

 

[blossomz]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBIWOZ!!

Looking forward to my very first groupie encounter on the January member cruise! Woo hoo! 8 days and counting!!!

 

[twokats]

Yippee, we have our first 7 nights reserved

I still have to call back to get the final four nights but it's looking good

Do you think I need call back each day to add a day at a time or should I just wait until I can book the final 4 nights in one go?

It's nice to know I'm not alone

Looks like you picked the exact same days that Kati and I chose.
I just finished booking online for our first 7 nights and will call for the final nights to add to the current reservation.
That gives us 3 countdowns for this year, but only 1 is for WDW!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepy I wish you posted this before my last visit
I started out behind the bicycle path but no one said anything about the rights
which I passed ended up in the parking lot and then if you keep going
you end up behind or somewhere backstage in the old river country
next you will get kindly escorted out by Disney Security
I hope to get it right next time

We took the walk from WL to FW at night. I was so shocked Mr Muush agreed to do it! Then we kept on the trail and should have veered right and ended up in the CM area at FW. Fortunately they let us walk through to FW.

That's odd you were escorted out. First, it's not marked KEEP OUT unless I've missed it, and second, I've run that back way perhaps a dozen times and sailed right on through to the FW stables without nary a word said to me. Perhaps they're having pity on me since I seem so out of breath.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Wow! I'm honored!!Thank you for all of the wishes! This is my Medicare +1 birthday!!!

We visited the lodge & Villa building on Sunday when we arrived. Played a few games of Chinese Checkers while we waited for our BWV room to be ready. Our next VWL stay is in April! We only had time for that short visit, but I'm glad we got there on this trip!

Looking forward to meeting some Groupies on the MC!

Bobbi

 

[Muushka]

That's odd you were escorted out. First, it's not marked KEEP OUT unless I've missed it, and second, I've run that back way perhaps a dozen times and sailed right on through to the FW stables without nary a word said to me. Perhaps they're having pity on me since I seem so out of breath.

They didn't escort us out, they just didn't make us turn around and go back.
I think we did read that it was CM area, but I don't think it said to keep out.
I was just grateful we could walk thru it! I was afraid we would run into the thing that made the Big Foot!

Wow! I'm honored!!Thank you for all of the wishes! This is my Medicare +1 birthday!!!

We visited the lodge & Villa building on Sunday when we arrived. Played a few games of Chinese Checkers while we waited for our BWV room to be ready. Our next VWL stay is in April! We only had time for that short visit, but I'm glad we got there on this trip!

Looking forward to meeting some Groupies on the MC!

Bobbi

Have a great birthday and a wonderful cruise Bobbi

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Bobbi!

Yippee, we have our first 7 nights reserved

I still have to call back to get the final four nights but it's looking good

Do you think I need call back each day to add a day at a time or should I just wait until I can book the final 4 nights in one go?

You can just wait for 4 days to call back and book all the additional nights at once.