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

[bagsmom]

One last thought -- going out of town to visit family for a few days!

Please send good lodge-y vibes in our direction -- maybe by the time we get back, David's will have contacted me with good news!

Have a great weekend, all!

 

[blossomz]

Kathy...thoughts, prayers and pixie dust!!

 

[twokats]

Kathy...thoughts, prayers and pixie dust!!

Slow process, but a little better every day. Thanks again for all the prayer and pixie/moose dust.

 

[JoytotheWorld]

I'm very excited to join this forum, almost as excited as I am about our upcoming January trip to WDW. I've stayed at Wilderness Lodge twice in the past but this is the first time I was lucky enough to get a villa as I've never found any availability before when I book at the seven-month window. Wilderness Lodge has always been my happy place and this vacation will be even more special as we're spending 8 days at WLV in a two bedroom villa. Our party will consist of myself, my husband, my son, my daughter, her husband and our two grandchildren (ages at the time of the trip will be two and a half and seven months). Since we're usually at WDW as an adult only party, this is going to be a huge change for us. I can hardly wait to share the joys of the lodge with my extended family. If anyone has any suggestions regarding a stay at VWL and little kiddies, I would greatly appreciate them as we're treading all new ground here. At the end of the eight days, my husband, my son, and myself are moving to a 1 bedroom villa at AKL concierge for 4 nights - this will be another first for us.

Joy

 

[Corinne]

Hi Joy, may I be the first to welcome you to this great group! Your upcoming trip sounds great! How much fun it will be to plan!

 

[tea pot]

Hey there Joy to the World!!!
A Big New Groupie Welcome

You have found a home of Kindred spirits
so grab a rocker and as they say here and sit a spell

teapot AKA Joy

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies Joy To The World!!! BTW, love your tag name!

We have stayed in a 2 bed once since owning, and it was at none other than our beloved Lodge. Loved, loved, loved it We got a corner room near the elevators. I would suggest a request for near the elevators. Great room layout. Be sure to soak in all the Lodge has to offer, the little things that are Disney magic, the music, the lighting, the sounds, the wildlife, the boat sounds, the quiet pathways, the flowers, the nooks and crannies, the hideaways, the comfy leather chairs, the fireplaces, Walts train cars, etc. You get the picture, lots to see and do without leaving the resort.

 

[eliza61]

So, I've been a bit critical of the world these last say 6 months. Mainly because of the price and quality of food.

Anyhoo,
I decided to snag a last minute trip to the world for 10/22-26 for our anniversary. Dh and I have had a rough 6 months and nothing makes you smile like the world....
ay
Anyhoo, all I could snag on points was SSR which is ok by this gal but today I read about free dining being extended and thought "what the hay". maybe I'll save the points and get a package with the free dining.

Yikes!! has anyone seen the prices of a resort lately.

4 nights with fd at AK $2700 bucks
4 nights with fd at GF $3800
poly $4100 dollars.

wow, I haven't done oop for a while so am I the only one shocked?

 

[sleepydog25]

Welcome, Joy! We love to see folks who love the Lodge, and you'll find a lot of friendly folks here. As for things to do with little ones, since they are so young, as jimmytammy suggested, I'd enjoy the surroundings. There is a kiddie pool over in the main Lodge area; there is the beach which kids always love; there are nice trails to walk (the two and a half yr old might enjoy "discovering" the animal tracks in the sidewalks); and there are all kinds of smaller things like the spring in the lobby and the boat ride to the Magic Kingdom. Hmm, at those ages, I'd guess having an in-room washer/dryer combo could come in real handy, too! Have fun!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome JOY TO THE WORLD !!!!

Oh eliza.....wow....not such "free" food I guess !
Those prices include park passes too, right ? But is that per person ??????? Or for your dh and you ? I am SOOOO glad I have DVC when I see this stuff. And I am SOOOO glad you are able to get away together----just wish it was the same time as me so we could meet up. I leave WDW on Oct 8---though I might add one more night ??

BTW....thrilled to come home from work and find an email from DVC saying my VWL waitlist came through !!! Now I'm Sept 26-29 at VWL and won't have to switch rooms ones of those nights. Doing happy Groupie Dance

 

[Corinne]

BTW....thrilled to come home from work and find an email from DVC saying my VWL waitlist came through !!! Now I'm Sept 26-29 at VWL and won't have to switch rooms ones of those nights. Doing happy Groupie Dance

Maria! Love when that happens!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome JOY TO THE WORLD !!!!

Oh eliza.....wow....not such "free" food I guess !
Those prices include park passes too, right ? But is that per person ??????? Or for your dh and you ? I am SOOOO glad I have DVC when I see this stuff. And I am SOOOO glad you are able to get away together----just wish it was the same time as me so we could meet up. I leave WDW on Oct 8---though I might add one more night ??

BTW....thrilled to come home from work and find an email from DVC saying my VWL waitlist came through !!! Now I'm Sept 26-29 at VWL and won't have to switch rooms ones of those nights. Doing happy Groupie Dance

Congrats!! Got your dates in and updated on vacations page

 

[jimmytammy]

So, I've been a bit critical of the world these last say 6 months. Mainly because of the price and quality of food.

Anyhoo,
I decided to snag a last minute trip to the world for 10/22-26 for our anniversary. Dh and I have had a rough 6 months and nothing makes you smile like the world....
ay
Anyhoo, all I could snag on points was SSR which is ok by this gal but today I read about free dining being extended and thought "what the hay". maybe I'll save the points and get a package with the free dining.

Yikes!! has anyone seen the prices of a resort lately.

4 nights with fd at AK $2700 bucks
4 nights with fd at GF $3800
poly $4100 dollars.

wow, I haven't done oop for a while so am I the only one shocked?

Right there with you Eliza! I remember when I was pleading with T to sign on the dotted line on that 1st contract, and this was my reasoning. We knew we were going to make repeated visits over the yrs., just knew it! So I took the time to see how historically the prices went up for resorts, not DVC, but values, mods, and deluxes...then put that up against what we would be getting with DVC over the years, took an historical look at what annual dues would be say 10, 20 yrs. down the road. It made financial sense.

So you got me to thinking where would we be today. I based this on rack rates, obviously we can get better deals with APs, AAA, etc., but I base this on what is typical of when we prefer to go. So I priced our upcoming trip in Dec., same days to get a fair assumption of what it would cost us in cash for places we may consider staying. Here goes

Dec. 2-14

All Star Sports Standard room $1,598

PO Riverside $2,270

WL $5,254(couldnt find cash price for villas)

OKW Studio $4,658

OKW 1 Bed $6,345

Based on what we have invested in DVC over the years, and what remains on our contracts, I think we made a wise investment in our vacation time.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Congrats!! Got your dates in and updated on vacations page

Thanks JT !!!!
And yes Corinne....I am so excited. My Kidani waitlist came through last week----announced that with glee on Facebook......and last night my VWL. The wind must have been blowing the right way for all this pixie dust to land on me !

Have a good trip bagsmom.....and yes....some your way !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Christopher/stopher1 ! Hope you're having a great time in WDW/AKV !!!!!

 

[blossomz]

Welcome to our little corner of the boards Joy! If no one has offered as yet..make sure you grab a moose for your signature!

Eliza...you know if you opt for the free meal plan you end up paying rack rates for the room. You might be better off finding a really good discounted room (AP or other code) and going from there. I think the food plan is really not worth it anymore. Tables in Wonderland can save you a LOT more and now DVC can purchase them...or if you have an AP its even cheaper!

I'm just practicing...I passed my travel agent test! Woo too!

Next...become a Disney specialist!

 

[tea pot]

I'm just practicing...I passed my travel agent test! Woo too!
Next...become a Disney specialist!

Congrats Blossom that's Great News!
You must be so excited best of Luck and Pixie Dust

Hi Jimmy

We had to change our Sept dates a bit
Down side DH won't able to come.
Up side we will be spending some time at
our beloved lodge.
We are splitting our stay as we usually do.
I'll start off at the Lodge for the weekend
with my middle DD and then
Move over to BLT with my BBF for a girls only vac.
I'm flying down with her and her hubby,
they'll be staying at the lodge for the weekend as well
then he has to fly back to Boston.
My Youngest Daughter is coming down
the same time with two of her best friends for her
First Trip staying on her own DVC Points
yup we are a second generation DVC family

Friday Sept 14 - Sunday Sept 16 VWL 2BR
Sunday Sept 16 -Friday Sept 21 BLT studio

thanks

 

[Corinne]

I'm just practicing...I passed my travel agent test! Woo too!

Next...become a Disney specialist!

Nice!! Congrats Blossom~I highly doubt it is going to take much work for you to become a Disney specialist!!!

Jimmy~DH and I are always talking about how great it was we purchased DVC when we did. These last few years, with both boys going to college (and with one of our sons attending a year of prep for a post - graduate year prior to college), there is just no way we would have been able to continue our yearly trips if we weren't DVC members.

The "free" dining is not a deal imo. Not to mention, having to keep track of credits and all that food. We have had conversations with other guests that are on the plan and so many have said "it is too much food". Oh well, to each their own!

 

[Muushka]

Whoa! I step back for 24 hours and look at this place! Posts everywhere! Love it

Slow process, but a little better every day. Thanks again for all the prayer and pixie/moose dust.

So glad that you are on the mend Kathy

I'm very excited to join this forum, almost as excited as I am about our upcoming January trip to WDW. I've stayed at Wilderness Lodge twice in the past but this is the first time I was lucky enough to get a villa as I've never found any availability before when I book at the seven-month window. Wilderness Lodge has always been my happy place and this vacation will be even more special as we're spending 8 days at WLV in a two bedroom villa. Our party will consist of myself, my husband, my son, my daughter, her husband and our two grandchildren (ages at the time of the trip will be two and a half and seven months). Since we're usually at WDW as an adult only party, this is going to be a huge change for us. I can hardly wait to share the joys of the lodge with my extended family. If anyone has any suggestions regarding a stay at VWL and little kiddies, I would greatly appreciate them as we're treading all new ground here. At the end of the eight days, my husband, my son, and myself are moving to a 1 bedroom villa at AKL concierge for 4 nights - this will be another first for us.

Joy

Love, love, and love the screen name. Favorite Christmas Carol too!

We have another wonderful Joy on this thread. Can't have too much Joy, I say.

It sounds like you have a fabulous vacation planned!

So, I've been a bit critical of the world these last say 6 months. Mainly because of the price and quality of food.

Anyhoo,
I decided to snag a last minute trip to the world for 10/22-26 for our anniversary. Dh and I have had a rough 6 months and nothing makes you smile like the world....
ay
Anyhoo, all I could snag on points was SSR which is ok by this gal but today I read about free dining being extended and thought "what the hay". maybe I'll save the points and get a package with the free dining.

Yikes!! has anyone seen the prices of a resort lately.

4 nights with fd at AK $2700 bucks
4 nights with fd at GF $3800
poly $4100 dollars.

wow, I haven't done oop for a while so am I the only one shocked?

I'm so glad that a trip to the world is in your near future. You 2 have been through a lot. How is the Old Man doing?

Welcome JOY TO THE WORLD !!!!

Oh eliza.....wow....not such "free" food I guess !
Those prices include park passes too, right ? But is that per person ??????? Or for your dh and you ? I am SOOOO glad I have DVC when I see this stuff. And I am SOOOO glad you are able to get away together----just wish it was the same time as me so we could meet up. I leave WDW on Oct 8---though I might add one more night ??

BTW....thrilled to come home from work and find an email from DVC saying my VWL waitlist came through !!! Now I'm Sept 26-29 at VWL and won't have to switch rooms ones of those nights. Doing happy Groupie Dance

Yay for waitlists coming through! Funny, I am treating my nephew and fam to a week at a DVC resort. He really wanted BLT (I thought it would be a good match for them). We had to waitlist and boom, that came through last week! He is going 2nd or so week of October. Anywhoo, congrats on the waitlist!

Welcome to our little corner of the boards Joy! If no one has offered as yet..make sure you grab a moose for your signature!

Eliza...you know if you opt for the free meal plan you end up paying rack rates for the room. You might be better off finding a really good discounted room (AP or other code) and going from there. I think the food plan is really not worth it anymore. Tables in Wonderland can save you a LOT more and now DVC can purchase them...or if you have an AP its even cheaper!

I'm just practicing...I passed my travel agent test! Woo too!

Next...become a Disney specialist!

Congratulations Bloss! Best wishes for a successful travel career!

 

[Corinne]

We had to change our Sept dates a bit
Down side DH won't able to come.
Friday Sept 14 - Sunday Sept 16 VWL 2BR
Sunday Sept 16 -Friday Sept 21 BLT studio

thanks

Tea Pot ~ Sorry your dh won't be able to go on your trip! We will be at the Lodge at the same time! Groupie (and fellow MA resident!) Meet