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

[bagsmom]

Thanks, Eliza! This info is helpful and reassuring! I want to go for a walk on that covered path -- RIGHT NOW!

Here's a question... I am planning to rent points through David's. I assume you guys are all owners, so you probably have never rented points or used David's. I've researched a number of sources and have yet to find anything but really great reviews on their company. Small, family owned -- I've talked to several folks in their office and they are all Disney Geeks like me. Very excited for us and helpful -- happy to talk, even though I haven't been ready to book anything just yet.

The cost is slightly more than working with an individual, but since I don't know any individual owner to work with, there is more security when working with a company.

Seems like a good way to go -- certainly cheaper than renting a villa through Disney!

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Kathymford]

WOOHOO! So it's an add-on, but still very exciting. I've only visited the lodge once, and for all of maybe 15 minutes (it was an accidental stop, we got on the wrong bus! HA!), but DBF and I fell in love immediately. Now we've since added on and are going for our first stay in September!

I remember reading through this thread when I was first considering adding on, but life got in the way (as it does) and some time has passed. And I have the memory of a stick.Is there any particular view that anyone likes to request at the villas? I remember seeing one view that had a view of the pool with Bay Lake in the background?

Also, is there a thread just with info for the villas? I've found a couple of threads on WL in general, but I'm getting confused as to when people are speaking of the hotel side vs the DVC side!

All advice welcome!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Here's a question... I am planning to rent points through David's. I assume you guys are all owners, so you probably have never rented points or used David's. I've researched a number of sources and have yet to find anything but really great reviews on their company. Small, family owned -- I've talked to several folks in their office and they are all Disney Geeks like me. Very excited for us and helpful -- happy to talk, even though I haven't been ready to book anything just yet.

The cost is slightly more than working with an individual, but since I don't know any individual owner to work with, there is more security when working with a company.

Seems like a good way to go -- certainly cheaper than renting a villa through Disney!

Thoughts?

Thanks!

I'm not entirely sure who this is----but I'm Facebook friends with a David who has a DVC point rental business. If this is the same one, then they seem really nice and up-front. I've emailed a couple times with him about renting some of my points.
Since you don't have at least 50 posts and probably have had your DIS user name less than 6 months, I think David's is your best bet---otherwise you could check out the DIS DVC Rent/Trade boards when you bring your post count up.
Good luck. Always get everything in writing as I'm sure you will.

 

[bagsmom]

Thanks Maria! Yes, this is a legitimate company, recommended by the folks at the Unofficial Guide, also I think, Mousesavers and AllEars. They are reputable. I can't wait to book it!

 

[tea pot]

Oh well! We tend to be "vampires" anyway -- getting our sun time done as early as possible. We go to our area pool at 7:45 am and are done by 10:30! (I know pools don't open till 10 at WL.)
It will all be good!

If that's the time you go to the pool....it will never be crowded
except maybe DisneyDi and Dad in the Hot tub

Relax and have a great year planning your trip to our beloved lodge

 

[horselover]

Did you know they now serve the waffles with 3 different toppings? Bananas foster, Strawberries and orange cream and chocolate chip with whipped cream!!! I couldn't make up my mind so since there are 3 in a serving, I got one with each! YUM!

I had the bananas foster version in Dec. Very yummy but I couldn't finish it. Can't wait to try the strawberry this Dec.

WOOHOO! So it's an add-on, but still very exciting. I've only visited the lodge once, and for all of maybe 15 minutes (it was an accidental stop, we got on the wrong bus! HA!), but DBF and I fell in love immediately. Now we've since added on and are going for our first stay in September!

I remember reading through this thread when I was first considering adding on, but life got in the way (as it does) and some time has passed. And I have the memory of a stick.Is there any particular view that anyone likes to request at the villas? I remember seeing one view that had a view of the pool with Bay Lake in the background?

Also, is there a thread just with info for the villas? I've found a couple of threads on WL in general, but I'm getting confused as to when people are speaking of the hotel side vs the DVC side!

All advice welcome!

Congratulations & welcome to the thread! This would be the thread to go to for villla info. There are no real views to speak of from VWL except trees & if you're lucky a partial view of the lake if you get pool view. If you saw a pic with a view of BLT in the background that had to have been from the main Lodge. You can't see BLT from VWL. I usually request pool view & we've been luck & gotten it every time.

Bagsmom - you'll be fine with David's rental company. Very reputable. I do rent points from time to time but not my VWL points. I use all of those!

 

[Muushka]

If that's the time you go to the pool....it will never be crowded
except maybe DisneyDi and Dad in the Hot tub

Relax and have a great year planning your trip to our beloved lodge

See new Groupies, this is a post I love. I know the poster personally as well as the possible occupiers of the hot tub!

We get together at the Lodge, and enjoy one another's company!

Hey Kathymford and bagsmom, did we ask you if you wanted our beloved Moosie Mascot??
He is very handsome and would look great on both of you!

Hi tea pot

 

[bagsmom]

Of course I love the moose -- but not sure if I'm technically skilled enough to do anything with it!

Hey -- talk about being totally consumed by thoughts of one's future vacation.... I just realized we will be at WDW for our 15th anniversary!!!!! TOO COOL!

I was doing some reading and research.... We won't be eating out at all, except for a couple of times. But with the anniversary, we HAVE to do something cool (but not too expensive.) What do you think of this?

I read that the Rose and Crown in Epcot is moderately priced and decent... good fish and chips. If we got an evening reservation, we could get an outside table and apparently have a great view of the fireworks. Wouldn't that be romantic???? (Or as romantic as you can get with your kids right there!) We couldn't afford babysitting or a fancier restaurant... but I thought this sounded neat.

Any other ideas? I'd love to hear from you guys who know all the scoop!

 

[Muushka]

Of course I love the moose -- but not sure if I'm technically skilled enough to do anything with it!

Hey -- talk about being totally consumed by thoughts of one's future vacation.... I just realized we will be at WDW for our 15th anniversary!!!!! TOO COOL!

I was doing some reading and research.... We won't be eating out at all, except for a couple of times. But with the anniversary, we HAVE to do something cool (but not too expensive.) What do you think of this?

I read that the Rose and Crown in Epcot is moderately priced and decent... good fish and chips. If we got an evening reservation, we could get an outside table and apparently have a great view of the fireworks. Wouldn't that be romantic???? (Or as romantic as you can get with your kids right there!) We couldn't afford babysitting or a fancier restaurant... but I thought this sounded neat.

Any other ideas? I'd love to hear from you guys who know all the scoop!

Well Two Kats, Kathy has taken care of Moose grabbing!

How to steal a Moosie for your very own!

Please, he is yours for the taking!

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Grab him!

As far as Rose and Crown, we love eating there. And your idea sounds like a great one, we have done it many times.
And I am a big fish and chip gal and theirs are great!
We always made our dinner reservation for 8 PM and they always assumed we would be there for the fireworks.:thumbsup2

 

[BabsBunny]

Welcome BabsBunny! My sister calls me Babs once in a while.


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Thanks, Muushka. It used to drive me crazy, but so many old DIS friends started calling me that, I just gave in to it.

Looking forward to following this thread and getting ideas.

 

[blossomz]

Whoa Nelly! I have no idea where that came from!) Another new groupie!? Welcome Babsbunny!!

 

[bagsmom]

I booked our studio villa!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited! I used David's. They haven't sent a confirmation just yet, saying that they were able to match me with an owner's points, but they were pretty sure it would be no problem this far out.

Where's that dancing banana when I need it????

I'll have to use the little guy with his pixie dust.

 

[Dizny Dad]

I booked our studio villa!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited! I used David's. They haven't sent a confirmation just yet, saying that they were able to match me with an owner's points, but they were pretty sure it would be no problem this far out.

Where's that dancing banana when I need it????

I'll have to use the little guy with his pixie dust.

We're dancin' for ya!

 

[supersuperwendy]

Call me a groupie!!! We stayed two nights at VWL recently and fell in LOVE!!! We loved it so much I think I'd add on points there!!!

 

[tea pot]

WOW so much excitement so many new groupies!
Welcome Home Kathymford, BabsBunny, and SuperSuperWendy

See new Groupies, this is a post I love. I know the poster personally as well as the possible occupiers of the hot tub!
We get together at the Lodge and enjoy one another's company
Hey Kathymford and bagsmom, did we ask you if you wanted our beloved Moosie Mascot??
He is very handsome and would look great on both of you!

Hi tea pot

Hey Muush
New Groupies Listen to Mama Moose
You have found a spot of kindred spirits
that meet when we can at our Beloved Lodge.

The wonderful thing is that when I met Muushka and Mr Muush face to face
for the first time it was like meeting old friends

So as we say pull up a chair and set a spell

 

[Muushka]

WOW so much excitement so many new groupies!
Welcome Home Kathymford, BabsBunny, and SuperSuperWendy



Hey Muush
New Groupies Listen to Mama Moose
You have found a spot of kindred spirits
that meet when we can at our Beloved Lodge.

The wonderful thing is that when I met Muushka and Mr Muush face to face
for the first time it was like meeting old friends

So as we say pull up a chair and set a spell

Yes, welcome to all the new Moose Lovers!

TP, you are such a sweetie. The feeling is mutual.

 

[Muushka]

I finally have a NC license plate that I really like!

Here in NC, they switch license plates every time you get a new car
(unless you remember to tell them that you don't want a new one).

Well, I got a new car so new car = new plate.

My new plate is so easy to remember!

A DVC resort initials (sadly, not VWL) that I really like and the great year of 1776!

 

[bagsmom]

Call me a groupie!!! We stayed two nights at VWL recently and fell in LOVE!!! We loved it so much I think I'd add on points there!!!

SSWendy -- tell me everything you loved! I want to hear about your visit!

 

[bagsmom]

Hey guys -- just thought of a question -- I'm sure, many more to come! (After all, I have almost a whole year to think of things I need to know!)

Since the studio doesn't have a washer/dryer, I assume there are public ones somewhere in the building? True?

Thanks~

 

[BabsBunny]

Thanks for the welcomes.

I have to confess (and please don't kick me) that in the four years we've owned DVC, I've always overlooked VWL. But when were were down there at AKV in March, my husband and I decided to take a drive over to have a drink at Territory Lounge before dinner. We hadn't been there in years. Anyway, we walked around the grounds, and I had forgotten what a pretty resort it is.

Already decided on AP for dinner our first night. (And of course a stop at Territory Lounge first!)