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

[eliza61]

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!

Actually renting points was my introduction to dvc. One summer we had my neice staying with us for the entire summer and we wanted to stay at a deluxe. My sons and dh are all over 6 ft so we wanted the extra space. Ok, ok I'll fess up, I wanted the extra space. anyhoo we rented at the bcv's and we were hooked.

 

[jimmytammy]

Excited for you bagsmom!!!

You are correct, laundry area is around the corner from the elevators on 1st floor, you are able to use it as a villas guest

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies SuperSuperWendy!!!

 

[Corinne]

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

Now, Muush, please, more info on PINECONE waffles, and how have I never heard of this before? We only ate breakfast at WCC once many years ago.

 

[Muushka]

Now, Muush, please, more info on PINECONE waffles, and how have I never heard of this before? We only ate breakfast at WCC once many years ago.

I just googled it and found lots of posts about them

pine cone waffles at whispering canyon

but not one picture!
In fact, all I could see was Mickey Head waffles! I just checked with Mr Muush and he remembers the pine cones too!

In any event, they taste just like the Mickeys, but just pine cone shaped. If I can dig up any of my pics, I will send you one!

 

[cheer4bison]

Hi there everyone!

June has been a wild but blissful blur for me. I have so much catching up to do here on our friendly groupies site.

Just wanted to share some of the excitement of the past month:

My son was in his first wedding. The bride was the flower girl when I married my husband nearly 22 years ago.

We left the wedding late that night after the reception to drive back home across state lines so that I could be ready to leave early the next morning on a school trip. I took these wonderful 16 high school seniors to WDW to explore 21st century Corporate Leadership.

The kids were great. We stayed at Port Orleans - French Quarter (my first time!), took the Keys to the Kingdom tour, had a group dinner at 'Ohana, took a Youth Education Series program, and rented three boats for a private Wishes fireworks cruise. It was a blast! I would take these kids anywhere.

When I had a little down time, I wandered over the our beloved lodge and camped out on the porch in a rocking chair for awhile. It was wonderful! I just love VWL so much!

I returned from the trip just in time to administer and grade final exams, submit grades, and pack for Italy...

(to be continued)

 

[cheer4bison]

Then my family left on our Viva Italia Adventures by Disney trip. We started out in Rome after a very pleasant flight on US Airways.

The history in Rome is just overwhelming. What an inspirational experience. I can't believe everything we saw in just four days in the eternal city.

Then came our favorite part of the trip - Tuscany! We stayed in a 700 year old castle renovated into an amazing five star resort. If you ever get the chance to visit the Castello del Nero, GO!!!! It was gorgeous - the picturesque Italy that I thought only existed in my mind's eye.

Florence was beautiful. We were so lucky to have my parents join us for this trip.

And we ended our 10 day journey in Venice. What a charming city!

Our last night ended with a big celebration on a pirate ship navigating the grand canal.

It was a fabulous trip. I came home an even bigger Adventures by Disney fan than I was before. Feel free to come see me on Facebook if you want to see more photos.

 

[cheer4bison]

Did I see that someone was looking for photos of the Mickey waffles served at Roaring Fork?

We tried all three kinds during our trip last September. Yum!

 

[twokats]

Sorry I have been MIA again. I have had an allergic reaction to an antiobotic the doctor gave me and I have been flying on benedryl. That stuff is good, but boy can it mess your mind up and make you so sleepy.

Welcome to the new groupies. As Muushka said I put the instructions on page 1 and he will look very handsome on anyone that uses him!!!

Tomorrow is another special day!!!

Happy Birthday, lisah0711

Hope it is a magical day!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

It was a fabulous trip. I came home an even bigger Adventures by Disney fan than I was before. Feel free to come see me on Facebook if you want to see more photos.

Jill....I really enjoyed looking at your photos and hearing about your trips and adventures ! So awesome. Loved that you took those high school seniors on the leadership trip to WDW. And thanks for FB friend accepting me Italy looked beautiful. I'll have to check out the rest of your photos. Thanks for sharing

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy birthday lisah0711 !!!​

 

[cheer4bison]

Ok, even though we are in Tuscany in this shot, check out my son's t-shirt. (See it is relevant to this thread. )

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday lisah0711!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Jill
Love the photos! And tell your DS we groupies we love him representing worldwide

 

[jimmytammy]

Kathy
Get better soon, sending MooseDust

 

[eliza61]

Happy Birthday Lisah0711​

Have a magical day.

Jill,
thanks for the great pictures. Italy is on my "todo" list. I did go to Rome once when I was 13, unfortunately we went with my Catholic schools easter celebration. Easter is not the week you want to be in Rome !!


Love your sons shirt.

 

[Corinne]

I just googled it and found lots of posts about them but not one picture!
In fact, all I could see was Mickey Head waffles! I just checked with Mr Muush and he remembers the pine cones too!

In any event, they taste just like the Mickeys, but just pine cone shaped. If I can dig up any of my pics, I will send you one!

I am laughing at myself right now......I assumed you meant they were pine coned SHAPED, however, something in the back of my mind was wondering if there was some pine cone FLAVOR (what would THAT be like??)ok, is this when I admit to being blonde?

Anyway, thanks Muush!!!!

 

[bagsmom]

Wow -- I woke up to a fun bunch of posts! What a bunch of great pictures! Very fun to see! Happy Birthday Lisa!

Eliza -- if you don't mind my asking, if you are still a practicing Catholic.... have you been to Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica? As far as I can tell, it's the closest one to WDW.

(Thought about skipping church during vacation, but that good ol' guilt started to get me -- )

Jill, by any chance, are you on the Mom's panel?

OK -- time for some major, major coffee!

 

[Muushka]

I am laughing at myself right now......I assumed you meant they were pine coned SHAPED, however, something in the back of my mind was wondering if there was some pine cone FLAVOR (what would THAT be like??)ok, is this when I admit to being bllonde?

Anyway, thanks Muush!!!!

Too funny! Makes me wonder if they have Mickey flavored Mickey head waffles!

Not to worry, I am not blonde and have moments like this way too often


Jill, loved seeing the Italy pictures. And your son in the wedding! So handsome.

 

[Muushka]

Happy birthday lisah0711

I say we stroll over to WCC and grab us some Mickey flavored Mickey Head waffles!!
With a candle!!!!