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

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Corrine!!!​

hope it is a great day for you!

Strange, I posted last night and it is nowhere to be found

Anywhoo, Thanks for the pics Eliza and welcome to MarlaSingersLaundry!

 

[eliza61]

Happy birthday corrine, have a magical day!​

 

[BWV Dreamin]

B Belle

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday Corrine!!!​

hope it is a great day for you!

Strange, I posted last night and it is nowhere to be found

Anywhoo, Thanks for the pics Eliza and welcome to MarlaSingersLaundry!

I tried to get on the DIS last night to wish Corrine a happy bday shortly after midnight and I couldn't. Wouldn't load.

They must have been having some problems.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday Corinne !!!!!​

PS : I also turned the big 50 a couple weeks back so I feel your pain !!! I don't feel a day over 39 actually !!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

And yes.....

MarlaSingersLaundry!

 

[DiznyDi]

C..........Wait for it..... Corinne
Wishing you a great, big Happy Birthday!

 

[DiznyDi]

Nice to have you back, Kathy. I'm waiting with eager anticipation details and photos from your trip. Your add-on surprise is extra special!

MarlaSingersLaundry So nice to have you here!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Ok, groupies, I need a pep talk. We are going to F&W in October, staying at OKW in a 1 bedroom. As much as I have tried, I can not get excited about staying at OKW. This will be our first trip there. I had traded out from VWL at 7 mos. mark so we could stay at the same resort as my brother, whom we are travelling with. Any veteran VWL groupies also stayed at OKW? I will appreciate having a one bedroom, but I am sooo having a hard time not being at the lodge!! Tell me it will be okayyyyy.....

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Corinne!

Ok, groupies, I need a pep talk. We are going to F&W in October, staying at OKW in a 1 bedroom. As much as I have tried, I can not get excited about staying at OKW. This will be our first trip there. I had traded out from VWL at 7 mos. mark so we could stay at the same resort as my brother, whom we are travelling with. Any veteran VWL groupies also stayed at OKW? I will appreciate having a one bedroom, but I am sooo having a hard time not being at the lodge!! Tell me it will be okayyyyy.....

OKW really is a beautiful resort and you will be blown away by the 1BR's!! They are incredible!!! I can understand what you are feeling but I'm positive that once you arrive and really see what OKW is about you will not be disappointed. Our first DVC stay was in an OKW 2BR and it does spoil you for the smaller units. Around the resort it's very a very lush, tropical feel. Jimmy Buffet type music will keep you swaying. And parking right out your door! Nice!!

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi everyone!

As I type this message I am literally rocking on the porch of our beloved VWL. Chaperoning a school trip but wanted you all to know I am thinking about you.

 

[Muushka]

Ok, groupies, I need a pep talk. We are going to F&W in October, staying at OKW in a 1 bedroom. As much as I have tried, I can not get excited about staying at OKW. This will be our first trip there. I had traded out from VWL at 7 mos. mark so we could stay at the same resort as my brother, whom we are travelling with. Any veteran VWL groupies also stayed at OKW? I will appreciate having a one bedroom, but I am sooo having a hard time not being at the lodge!! Tell me it will be okayyyyy.....

Take a deep cleansing breath....breathe.....breathe......now repeat after me: All is well...All is well....

OKW was not my favorite resort the first time we stayed there. But I must say, it grew on me. A totally different experience, not a worse one, just different. I kept comparing it to VWL but when I looked at it as just OKW, I began to appreciate all that it had to offer. We love Dixie Landings and OKW reminds me of it. I love taking the boat to DTD, love walking around the dock area, love the size of the 1 BR.

Let us know how you like it!

Happy Birthday Corinne!



OKW really is a beautiful resort and you will be blown away by the 1BR's!! They are incredible!!! I can understand what you are feeling but I'm positive that once you arrive and really see what OKW is about you will not be disappointed. Our first DVC stay was in an OKW 2BR and it does spoil you for the smaller units. Around the resort it's very a very lush, tropical feel. Jimmy Buffet type music will keep you swaying. And parking right out your door! Nice!!

And this!!

Maria, love your graphics today!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok, groupies, I need a pep talk. We are going to F&W in October, staying at OKW in a 1 bedroom. As much as I have tried, I can not get excited about staying at OKW. This will be our first trip there. I had traded out from VWL at 7 mos. mark so we could stay at the same resort as my brother, whom we are travelling with. Any veteran VWL groupies also stayed at OKW? I will appreciate having a one bedroom, but I am sooo having a hard time not being at the lodge!! Tell me it will be okayyyyy.....

I owned at OKW for 8-9 years before selling it and purchasing Kidani and BLT. OKW is a beautiful resort----we just started to change in our preferences in preferring a DVC connected to a hotel/indoor hallways. There is essentially nothing wrong with OKW except that it is set up differently being more a spread out community. Well, also further from the MK which is such a nice perk of VWL. We can see the Illuminations fireworks from several areas throughout OKW.
We just stayed there in May because I needed studios with 2 real beds. I LOVE that OKW provides that---and the beds were comfy !!!! I'll share some photos from my stay last month there and hope they will make you feel better about your upcoming stay :

BTW...the best pot roast (comfort food) I've had ANYWHERE ! It was a special that night so don't think it's normally on the menu, but if it is, I highly recommend it.

hubby and I walking to the Hospitality House from our bding on Miller's Road :

I know this is a VWL thread....and we all hold a special place in our heart for it, but just wanted to share that OKW really has it's own unique beauty. I am sure you will have a wonderful time BWV

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Ok the pep talk and pictures are helping!! We are also going to Universal for 2 days so we are bringing the car this trip. Thought the ease of parking at OKW would be a big plus for this type of trip. I'm going to try not to compare!! Like Maria said I am going to appreciate it for it's uniqueness!

Well time to get back onto VWL!!! Thanks all....

 

[jimmytammy]

Hi everyone!

As I type this message I am literally rocking on the porch of our beloved VWL. Chaperoning a school trip but wanted you all to know I am thinking about you.

You lucky thing you Dont fall asleep as its easy to do there. Keep on havin fun!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Ok, groupies, I need a pep talk. We are going to F&W in October, staying at OKW in a 1 bedroom. As much as I have tried, I can not get excited about staying at OKW. This will be our first trip there. I had traded out from VWL at 7 mos. mark so we could stay at the same resort as my brother, whom we are travelling with. Any veteran VWL groupies also stayed at OKW? I will appreciate having a one bedroom, but I am sooo having a hard time not being at the lodge!! Tell me it will be okayyyyy.....

We love OKW. Like Barb, our 1st stay was less than stellar. The studios remind me of a glorified room at a value. But the 1 beds did it for us! OKW has become a very close 2nd along with BWV for us. Love that the car is so close, OKW feel of peace and tranquility is wonderful.

 

[Corinne]

Thank you all for the birthday wishes everyone! Maria, you always have the bestgraphics

I have had a wonderful day, but, I really would like some I need a room for December!!!!!

 

[Muushka]

Room for December, check!

 

[Corinne]

Room for December, check!

Thanks, Muush!! Oh, did I mention I would need it for 4 consecutive nights??

 

[Muushka]

Thanks, Muush!! Oh, did I mention I would need it for 4 consecutive nights??

4 consecutive nights? Got it! For our birthday girl, anything!

Out of curiosity, which days, will we get to meet?????