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

[wildernessDad]

and WDad...have a great trip too!

Tanks! I'll be thinking of my fellow groupies in between extending myself to corral a 5-year-old with infinite energy!

 

[Muushka]

So my wife and daughters are heading down to WDW tomorrow. They will be staying at BLT-LV for the week. I couldn't get off from work so quickly into my time at the new job. But I'm excited for them! My daughters are 23 and 21 so this will be the first time for both of them to be legal drinking age at WDW. Not a big deal, but it does mark a new phase in our lives when our daughters choose to order a glass of wine or a beer at dinner.

And at their ages, we know the windows of opportunity for all of us to vacation together are becoming rarer. So a week like this should be great for all my girls.

I've got a Christmas vacation at VWL booked, and I'm thinking that's our last full family trip for a while. Now all I have to do is look up the ADR lead time rules...we usually don't make them but I know if we want to eat that week we will need to have them!

Glad to hear that we have groupies in The World...hoping that the trip is going awesome Dizny Di and Dad!!

and WDad...have a great trip too!

VWL Groupies make the best dads and husbands

Did you get the time off for Christmas at the Lodge? I am assuming yes (I probably missed it) and awesome!

WD, have a great time, you too Corrine.

Oh, and all of you!
claire_ont
DiznyDi & Dad
twokats
theww228
Anna114
debbieandroo

Thanks WD!

 

[wildernessDad]

Here's the list, copied from page 1, of people who are heading out in May.

May
claire_ont 3-8 POP
DiznyDi & Dad 4-12 VWL
wildernessDad 12-18 AKV-Jambo House Grand Villa! 
Corinne 13-19 BCV
twokats 17-25 VWL followed by 26 - June 2 - DCL Fantasy for their 28th anniversary!
theww228 VWL 6-18
Anna114 VWL 7-14
debbieandroo BWV 4-12 1st Disney Race ever!!

 

[twinklebug]

Here's the list, copied from page 1, of people who are heading out in May.

May
claire_ont 3-8 POP
DiznyDi & Dad 4-12 VWL
wildernessDad 12-18 AKV-Jambo House Grand Villa! 
Corinne 13-19 BCV
twokats 17-25 VWL followed by 26 - June 2 - DCL Fantasy for their 28th anniversary!
theww228 VWL 6-18
Anna114 VWL 7-14
debbieandroo BWV 4-12 1st Disney Race ever!!

Thanks for that copy forward WD - it's nice to see who's at Disney or about to be

 

[DiznyDi]

So sorry DizntDi fans; but this is Dizny Dad using her iPhone at the VWL pool side. Wonderful day; great weather; loving wife and best friend at my side: who could ask for anything more! As she reported, we spent time at one of the "other" DVC Resorts, but it just feels so good to be HOME at the lodge. I wish you all could join us here pool side just to relax and let the stresses of the day melt away.

The shadows are beginning to get long, so it is time to get back, get cleaned up, and hit the boat for that cool trip to for MK for a bite to eat with DD and DSIL.

 

[Berta]

Heading down in June...can anyone tell me if the coffee makers in the villas have been switched over to the Cuisanart pod type, as they are in the lodge rooms?

TIA!

 

[horselover]

Heading down in June...can anyone tell me if the coffee makers in the villas have been switched over to the Cuisanart pod type, as they are in the lodge rooms?

TIA!

No, they're regular basket style coffee makers.

 

[jimmytammy]

So sorry DizntDi fans; but this is Dizny Dad using her iPhone at the VWL pool side. Wonderful day; great weather; loving wife and best friend at my side: who could ask for anything more! As she reported, we spent time at one of the "other" DVC Resorts, but it just feels so good to be HOME at the lodge. I wish you all could join us here pool side just to relax and let the stresses of the day melt away.

The shadows are beginning to get long, so it is time to get back, get cleaned up, and hit the boat for that cool trip to for MK for a bite to eat with DD and DSIL.

Thanks for taking us there

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday DiznyDad!!!!! Hope you enjoy your celebration in the World!!!!!

 

[Granny]

Did you get the time off for Christmas at the Lodge? I am assuming yes (I probably missed it) and awesome!

I haven't officially been granted the time off, but unofficially have been told that it shouldn't be an issue. So I guess I should put it on the Groupie vacation list.

I didn't put my DW and DD's trip this week on the list since it was iffy right up until a few days ago as to who would be able to go. At one point it looked like just my DW in a 2BR....nice!

Always great to hear about so many Groupies enjoying families and friends down at WDW. ENJOY!!!!

 

[Granny]

....and.....

Happy Birthday Disney Dad!!!

 

[tea pot]

Hey Dizny Dad
Have a Magical Birthday

 

[blossomz]

Happy Birthday DizneyDad!!!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, DDad!!!

Hope it is the best!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I just got a text from Stopher. From MK. MSEP at MK to be exact.
He and Tea Pot and Mr Tea Pot and Diz DiDad combo are all there enjoying the parade.

Without me.

Wah.

I was supposed to be there with them ! We were all texting back and forth that day. I was at Epcot with the family at this time. I jumped on a monorail to go over to the MK and forgot to get off at TTC and rode all the way around back to Epcot ! I was so upset !!! Rode that monorail for almost 25 min !!! I felt so horrible because my family had FP's for Soarin' which went into effect soon so there was no time to go back around. With the new FP rule I didn't want to miss the time period. I did end up meeting Joy at the Studios on May 1 and Christopher at OKW before I left on May 3. I wish I could have met up with Di and Dad. NEXT TIME !!! My trip was not long and we were taveling with 6 people so it was less flexible for me. Hugs to the group !

 

[MiaSRN62]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZNY DAD !!!!​

 

[MiaSRN62]

Today is my first day off since I got back late Friday night (we drove all the way and big backups on I 95 in VA/D.C.). Even though I was so sad to miss the MK meet due to time constraints and missing my stop on the monorail from Epcot to TTC, I was so happy to run in to Joy (teapot) and then meet up with Christopher (stopher1). Both are SUPER people and wish we had had more time ! Must try and meet again ! Di and Dad....wish we could have met but I am so happy to hear you are chillin' and having fun at our favorite place---the LODGE ! When I left, the weather was glorious there !

 

[wildernessDad]

Why do we wish others her a happy birthday? When you're my age, they are reminders of what was.

Seriously, Happy Birthday to Dizny Dad and all the other groupies who I've missed giving out HP wishes!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday DizneyDad!!!​

I hope it is (was??) fabulous!!!!
Now you really can eat at VWL for a great birthday!
We are there in spirit!

I haven't officially been granted the time off, but unofficially have been told that it shouldn't be an issue. So I guess I should put it on the Groupie vacation list.

I didn't put my DW and DD's trip this week on the list since it was iffy right up until a few days ago as to who would be able to go. At one point it looked like just my DW in a 2BR....nice!

Always great to hear about so many Groupies enjoying families and friends down at WDW. ENJOY!!!!

Sounds like a VWL Christmas for Granny!

I was supposed to be there with them ! We were all texting back and forth that day. I was at Epcot with the family at this time. I jumped on a monorail to go over to the MK and forgot to get off at TTC and rode all the way around back to Epcot ! I was so upset !!! Rode that monorail for almost 25 min !!! I felt so horrible because my family had FP's for Soarin' which went into effect soon so there was no time to go back around. With the new FP rule I didn't want to miss the time period. I did end up meeting Joy at the Studios on May 1 and Christopher at OKW before I left on May 3. I wish I could have met up with Di and Dad. NEXT TIME !!! My trip was not long and we were taveling with 6 people so it was less flexible for me. Hugs to the group !

Poor Maria. So sad.... But you did get to meet up with our Joy and Stopher!!

 

[Corinne]

Hiya Groupies!

Happy Birthday DDad!! glad to hear you and DDi are having a great trip!

Granny- you are so sweet to be so excited for your girls! Not sure I could be as gracious as you if my boys and DH were all at the world without me! I sure hope you can all be together in December.

MariaThanks for posting your pics. I understand what you mean about a short trip and when you are with a group it seems hard to be flexible. We haven't even left yet and I am already whining that our trip is going to be too short. I am being a brat, I know, but we do get spoiled don't we?