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

[MiaSRN62]

twokats....thinking of you and hoping your daughter recovers and is feeling better very soon !!!

With these hot days we're having, came across this cute photo of mama and baby mooselets keeping cool !

 

[crabbie1]

Well I'm very depressedI had to cancel my trip in August due to splitting with partner . I hv managed to scrape the flight money to go end September. Unfortunatley had to cancel DVc and now not available it's my first visit as a DVc owner and really wanted to stay at my home resort. I am wait listing the first 4 nights ( well 2 are available) so I'm hoping but doubt it will come through. Dnt mind a studio just so wanted to do a few nights if not all 15 there. Never mind.
Got aklv BLT and okw.
Do wait lists ever come through.? I'm new to this. My dates are 19-04 oct and wait listed 19-23.

 

[jimmytammy]

We just got back a few days ago and stayed 3 nights at VWL. DH loved it. I love the lodge but not the villas as much. I felt very claustrophobic. We know now that we need a 1 bedroom in the future as we stayed in a studio this time. We were on the 5th floor in the octagon area at the top and I think this helped feeling closed in. I did walk around some of the others floors and felt better. Are the rooms the same size on the 5th floor dormer rooms? Maybe the sloped ceiling didn't help? I looked at the room size and it is the same as SSR and I did not feel closed in there. Anyone else have this feeling? I also hated the closed in box as you cannot see anything while sitting out there but a wall. I think when we stay here again, I will ask to not be on the 1st or 5th floor so I can enjoy a scenic balcony!

Next year I hope to stay at BCV and AKV so we can decide which DVC we want to buy.

Sorry your stay was less than stellar. Rooms on the 5th do have that sloped ceiling so it can make the room a bit closed in, plus the balconies are different. Next time, try 4th floor. Studios have bigger feel just based on ceiling. Once you try those 1 beds, you may never go back to a studio.

 

[jimmytammy]

Well I'm very depressedI had to cancel my trip in August due to splitting with partner . I hv managed to scrape the flight money to go end September. Unfortunatley had to cancel DVc and now not available it's my first visit as a DVc owner and really wanted to stay at my home resort. I am wait listing the first 4 nights ( well 2 are available) so I'm hoping but doubt it will come through. Dnt mind a studio just so wanted to do a few nights if not all 15 there. Never mind.
Got aklv BLT and okw.
Do wait lists ever come through.? I'm new to this. My dates are 19-04 oct and wait listed 19-23.

Sorry you are going through all this. We have never waitlisted but I understand they come through for many folks. I would say watch the DVC site closely and plug in your dates for the possible opening, then call!!
Sending Moose Dust in hopes it all works out. Just for sake of it, try OKW and SSR, they are large and many times have availability. OKW is really nice IMO. At any rate, you will be in WDW, so you will enjoy no doubt. Going on this trip may be the tonic you need to move on with life.

 

[sleepydog25]

We just got back a few days ago and stayed 3 nights at VWL. DH loved it. I love the lodge but not the villas as much. I felt very claustrophobic. We know now that we need a 1 bedroom in the future as we stayed in a studio this time. We were on the 5th floor in the octagon area at the top and I think this helped feeling closed in. I did walk around some of the others floors and felt better. Are the rooms the same size on the 5th floor dormer rooms? Maybe the sloped ceiling didn't help? I looked at the room size and it is the same as SSR and I did not feel closed in there. Anyone else have this feeling? I also hated the closed in box as you cannot see anything while sitting out there but a wall. I think when we stay here again, I will ask to not be on the 1st or 5th floor so I can enjoy a scenic balcony!

Next year I hope to stay at BCV and AKV so we can decide which DVC we want to buy.

It's too bad you felt claustrophobic in the studio, but I do believe the sloped ceiling encouraged that sense of being closed in. We always request floors 3 or 4 (2 is the back up) since the views are good and there are no balcony walls with which to deal. The decor at the Lodge and Villas is a little earthier and darker than at SSR, too, so that likely didn't help. Next time, give a 1BR a shot between the second and fourth floors, and I think you'll have a completely different experience.

Now, hearing about the mushroom soup and the salmon is making me want to go back.

They are both excellent and considered signature dishes. The buffalo is usually superb, as well. I've always been "meh" about swordfish, and I'm quite the adventurous eater. I've never had a memorable meal that featured swordfish. Now, hearing about the mushroom soup and the salmon is making me want to go back. Yesterday 07:34 PM

 

[horselover]

twokats....thinking of you and hoping your daughter recovers and is feeling better very soon !!!

With these hot days we're having, came across this cute photo of mama and baby mooselets keeping cool !

I wish we had a Like button! Love this.

 

[Muushka]

Send Kati our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Yes, I hope she recovers quickly. Bug bites are baaaaaad.

Before I drifted off to sleep, DiznyDi said, "only 170 more days". Geeze, we just returned 6 weeks ago, and already the memories have worn off; or have they? And my dream began sometime during the night . . .

I am suddenly in the hall, making my way somewhere . .

I know this place, but familiarity doesn't stop me from my walking, my searching . . .

No resting here, something is pulling me and tells me "keep going" . .

Wow, how'd I get here. I am alone, but am driven to keep searching . .

This feels right; I seem close to my eerie night time goal . . . . .

Ahhh, I made it . . this was no dream . . .this place rocks at 6AM!

So what are your dreams?

Happy Anniversary Dear

Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite couples! Love the pictures

Hi Groupies!

I just made a reservation for some friends of mine to stay at the lodge in January for their son's 7th birthday. If I can't make it to the lodge myself, I'm glad I get to share it with someone else.

So sweet

Di and Dad hope it was a very happy anniversary.
I was going to wish it to you this morning at 4:30 before I left for South Texas, but the computer did not cooperate, so I had to wait til now since I have been 12 hours driving to pick Kati up and bring her home for a few days to recuperate from an infection that developed from a bug bite on her leg.
Pixie dust for her since she is antsy to get back to work at the camp. She loves those kids to death and her co-workers also want her back fast.

I am behind again since I have been busy all week tearing wallpaper down in preperation for our kitchen remodel. We are only 2 days into this and I am already tired of fast food and not having a kitchen sink or stove or anything for that matter. This new kitchen better be as good as it looks on paper!!!

New kitchen!! Mine took twice as long to do than they told us. Our saving grace was our induction cooker which we used every day due to the range being unplugged.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16896112056

These things are great. Plus once your kitchen is back, you have a 5th burner and can cook smelly things outside! You do need pans that have bottoms that a magnet can stick to in order for it to work. Sadly, this cooker ended up costing us $1400. I love induction cooking so much, we replaced our range with a hybrid (2 induction and 2 normal burners).

Hey folks, feel like a game! Me and the kids used to play this on paper while waiting at a restaurant to pass the time til the food came out.

Here is how we played...we would think of a word, phrase or series of words Walt Disney World related and go from there. In this game, everyone can join in, a group effort so to speak. Anyone feel game??

Here goes...Category, restaurant Letters guessed:R E T S

_ _ _ E R T _ / T R E E / T _ _ E R _


______
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Did anyone guess? Liberty Tree Tavern (could not find an answer, if yes, sorry!).

Maria, love that Moosie in the pool pic!

 

[Muushka]

Oh yes, I am home!

The drive down was in a word.....wonderful! It was without a doubt the easiest drive down ever. I loaded up my Zune with my playlists, plugged it in and I was a happy camper. I did not come close to dozing off. Mr Muush and I usually share the drive, so I was a tad worried. It took a little longer, 13 hours, but I took my time.

What a great time I had. Delivered my car to my friend and was able to reunite with my best buds.

I had a mom with 3 young daughters live with me for a while in FL. I got to meet up with the oldest daughter who is now a mother of 4 with a great husband. Wow. All I can say.

Plus I got to see my friend who has been struggling with CA, so it was great to see her.

I had 2 adopted moms (mine died when I was a toddler) that I love very much who helped (as all good moms do) when Mr Muush and I were married. I arranged a breakfast for the 3 of us. Again, wow.

Flew home out of MIA on Thursday evening. Great flight. Travel mercies galore.

Yeah, a great trip to FL.

 

[Corinne]

Welcome back Muush! Glad you had a great trip.

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome Back Muushka!

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, you are correct, the answer to hangman is...
Liberty Tree Tavern!!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Last one was too easy

Clue: Magic Kingdom

Letters used: R E S

_ E _ S / T _ / T _ E / _ _ _ _ _ _ _

______

 

[Inkmahm]

OK, Groupies, in all of our visits to the Lodge, we have only dined at Artist Point once, and that was back in the day when Pooh and Friends hosted a character breakfast, lol.

I was thinking of making a ressie for our anniversary dinner on 9/15. We are not very adventurous, but a few things on the menu do sound good. My question is with our simple tastes do you think we would enjoy it? Would love to hear about your experiences!

I know this is an older post but I haven't been back to this thread since before we left for our annual fishing trip vacation.

We love AP. We took my family there and all of them are picky eaters. Several of them now love the King Salmon at AP even though one of them HATES fish. She loves the salmon. My other niece had a choice of any restaurant she wanted for her one night at WDW after our cruise in December and she picked Artist Point because she loves their mushroom soup. If you love berries, their cobbler can't be beat.

 

[jimmytammy]

twokats....thinking of you and hoping your daughter recovers and is feeling better very soon !!!

With these hot days we're having, came across this cute photo of mama and baby mooselets keeping cool !

These guys have the right idea!!

 

[Inkmahm]

Loved the dream sequence, DiznyDad, and congrats, too!

Ditto! And I knew exactly where you were headed as soon as you said something was pulling you.

 

[eliza61]

Just got back from 4 days at the University of Cincinnati!!

After many years of supplying countless hours of entertainment, Sid the Squid has finally graduated and is offically a University of Cincinnati Bearcat!!

The young man with him is his best friend since first grade Daniel, who will be attending University of Ohio.

My apologies to the State of Ohio.

 

[blossomz]

Hi friends! Well looks like tropical storm Debbie is trying to rain on my parade! It's torrential ! We had fun riding splash and thunder and haunted mansion in the rain! Most fun ever!! Saw Brave and had Wolfgang puck pizza topped off by ghiradelli!

Eliza Great big congratulations!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Well I'm very depressedI had to cancel my trip in August due to splitting with partner . I hv managed to scrape the flight money to go end September. Unfortunatley had to cancel DVc and now not available it's my first visit as a DVc owner and really wanted to stay at my home resort. I am wait listing the first 4 nights ( well 2 are available) so I'm hoping but doubt it will come through. Dnt mind a studio just so wanted to do a few nights if not all 15 there. Never mind.
Got aklv BLT and okw.
Do wait lists ever come through.? I'm new to this. My dates are 19-04 oct and wait listed 19-23.

crabbie....so sorry to hear about your split. Hang in there. Hope things get better.

As for the waitlist. It's 50/50 success with me. If I'm understanding correctly, you are waitlisted for Sept 19-23 ? I think you run a fairly good chance---probably better than I do. I'm waitlisted for the weekend Oct 6-8. Food and Wine Festival time....gonna be tough ! Pixie dust for both of us ! Make sure you check OFTEN as JT suggested !

Welcome back Muushka !!!!

eliza....Congrats to Sid on both is graduation AND his choice on a college !!!! Great photo ! WTG !

 

[Dizny Dad]

Just got back from 4 days at the University of Cincinnati!!

After many years of supplying countless hours of entertainment, Sid the Squid has finally graduated and is offically a University of Cincinnati Bearcat!!

The young man with him is his best friend since first grade Daniel, who will be attending University of Ohio.

My apologies to the State of Ohio.

Wow - Great picture; now where is the picture of the proud parents with Sid? Come on - we all know there is one - let's see it!

And no apologies necessary; we in Ohio could use the bump in intelligence I'm sure Daniel will bring . . and is that Ohio U., or Ohio State? or maybe Ohio Northern?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi friends! Well looks like tropical storm Debbie is trying to rain on my parade! It's torrential ! We had fun riding splash and thunder and haunted mansion in the rain! Most fun ever!! Saw Brave and had Wolfgang puck pizza topped off by ghiradelli!

Eliza Great big congratulations!!!

You are really making the most of your trip blossomz !!! Good for you ! I am hearing how bad the weather is. I have two friends in WDW now. One posted on Facebook how they were debating to do EMH in MK last night. Not sure what they decided. Another posted a photo of herself on Facebook drinking a glass of wine on her balcony at the Poly----it was a great pic with the Grand FLoridian in the background and the heavy torrential rain coming down. She did a FB status of "no worries about the rain...just got upgraded to concierge at the Poly" !!! Hope "Debbie" gets out of there FAST ! Keep us posted

 

[jimmytammy]

Congrats Eliza!!!