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

[BWV Dreamin]

I think I am totally planned out. It has gotten to the point where I really don't care where we eat, when we eat. I am not making any more ADR's because we don't want to plan our day around when and where we will eat. I have had great success in just walking up the the restaraunts and getting a table with not much more wait then when we had ADR's. I now DO NOT want to plan what rides we will ride and when. I would rather bear the unrelenting heat of September and walk on the rides then go when this new FP+ is the only way to get on. I remember the DVC days when all you had to plan was what resort you'd like to try at 7 mos. It's gotten rediculous and I am going to rebel by NOT PLANNING AT ALL!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

They are changing the carpet in the hallways at the VWL and it looks more like an Indian blanket than Yellowstone. I'll try to post a photo.

 

[Muushka]

This is pretty bad, folks!

I came across a video of the Electrical Parade. I saw it when I was a little kid and it debuted in the 70s. I haven't seen since I was a kid.

I watched part of the video -- heard that synthesized voice "Ladies and Gentlemen..." OHMYGOSH! It took me back to my childhood, standing on Main Street.

You guys -- I felt like such a goob! TEARS came to my eyes! TEARS!

Seriously? I am such a weirdo.

Are you kidding? That is the happiest music in the world! We always play it when we are driving into WDW.

Hi Groupies
Well, I'm about 10 pages behind but will try to get caught up this evening.

Many thanks to all of you for your words of comfort and condolence at my FIL's passing. The service was Friday. DDad and I are beginning to get our lives back to 'normal'.

I've really missed my time here. The daily banter and support for one another that goes on is always a highlight of my day.

For any new Groupies that have joined our little place on the Dis, WELCOME!

Happy Belated Birthday to any that I may have missed.

Good to see you back, Di. Be sure to give Dad a hug for us.

Congrats WDad
We're right there with you...
Our youngest DD got engaged over Thanksgiving weekend.
( she's my little 2nd generation DVC member)
Our future DSIL ask my husband for her hand when
she and I were down in Disney for our girls only trip in Sept.
Sounds like a couple of good guys

So sweet. Congratulations to your daughter!

the first post in this thread sums up the new Fast pass plus scenerio very well.

It's broken into 3 parts
1. what we know for sure
2. info from other sites
3. what we still don't know.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3042834

Thanks, E. I have been MIA and I guess I have some homework to do.
PS New Siggy is so sweet.

Hi everyone!
I know nobody really knows me, but I am going to post again anyway!

We returned about a week ago from our 9 night/10 day trip and our first stay at the VWL...After reading so much...how should I say it.....venom on the DIS, but not in this thread, I was ready for some challenges that never arose!

Was our room ready when we arrived (at 11am)?...No.

Did we care?...No! We were headed to tour the deluxe resorts and see their decorations, and to have lunch at The Grand Floridian Cafe!

Did we have to wait long for our room?....NO! We received our text at 1pm, telling us that the room was ready.

Was our room dirty, with filth and hair and mold?...No! It was in fantastic shape.

We were in room 5549, which is quite a hike from the elevator, but it did have a great view through the trees, of Bay Lake and some forested area, where we saw deer, woodpeckers and squirrels...

The room is a 2 bedroom dedicated room. Plenty of space for the full grown 5 of us. The kitchen and washing machine/dryer were awesome to have, and a life saver (the washer & dryer) since we didn't pack enough warm clothes for so many days in the 30's/40's/50's.

Any disappointments wih The Lodge?....Yes and no. The Lodge itself - heck no..Beautiful, homey, everything that caused us to make it our home resort...The downer was our flag family day.

We got a very young Ranger named Logan. No fault of his, but he didn't bring the charisma and knowledge and charm that we got from Ranger Stan (our only other flag family experience). He also didn't offer us breakfast upstairs like Ranger Stan did, and like the front desk said we would be, but we didn't say anything and just headed to the WCC for a good breakfast.

So, big woop! An awesome time was had by one and all! The parks were super crowded, but we knew they would be. We made rope drop every day we toured a park, we rode and saw everything we wanted without long lines, and we were even the first people in the Haunted Mansion one morning, which was odd/interesting, as well as something that was never a goal of ours!

Back to the villa....It took a little getting used to, not having housekeeping every day, but we adapted. It helps that my wife is a cleaner and tidy up kind of person!

Can't wait to go back..

PS. If you were on your balcony and a lady came out on hers, in her robe, talking to herself until she noticed you there, then struck up a conversation with you - That was my wife!

Have a great one!

Stan

I remember you Stan! I love reading your post.

Hi, Groupies. Just checking in.

My youngest daughter told me over the New Year's break that she is engaged. In fact, the husband to be called the day before to "ask for her hand in marriage." Now, if a guy does that, he's got to be a great guy. I've known him for a bit. We said yes, and he popped the question the next day.

So, now I have a 2 bedroom setup at VWL from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to the Sunday after. I wonder how that will work out if they get married before then.

Congratulations! How is that little cutie granddaughter?
I wished we had run into you again during our stay, just to have fun with her!

 

[jimmytammy]

next gen stuff is even concerning me. Jimmytammy can confirm that I love to plan out every detail months before my trip, but it never usually works out like I planned!

Thats because we are along to slow you down You know me and Will, we need our bathroom breaks

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This is pretty bad, folks!

I came across a video of the Electrical Parade. I saw it when I was a little kid and it debuted in the 70s. I haven't seen since I was a kid.

I watched part of the video -- heard that synthesized voice "Ladies and Gentlemen..." OHMYGOSH! It took me back to my childhood, standing on Main Street.

You guys -- I felt like such a goob! TEARS came to my eyes! TEARS!

Seriously? I am such a weirdo.

You and me both then! I just adore MSEP and can't wait to hear the first announcement and strains of Baroque Hoedown. I might have to bop over to you tube and catch a show right now!

 

[vacationer1954]

They are changing the carpet in the hallways at the VWL and it looks more like an Indian blanket than Yellowstone. I'll try to post a photo.

How far along are they? Will we, visiting in early February, be affected?

 

[wfc4life]

Hello everyone! My name is Will Chriscoe (AKA wfc4life) from Reidsville, NC. Sechem32's husband, and friends of jimmytammy and TammyNC. I met some of you at the BLT meet-up on 12/8. I look forward to getting to know everyone better here on the DISboards.

 

[sechem32]

Hello everyone! My name is Will Chriscoe (AKA wfc4life) from Reidsville, NC. Sechem32's husband, and friends of jimmytammy and TammyNC. I met some of you at the BLT meet-up on 12/8. I look forward to getting to know everyone better here on the DISboards.

uh-oh! Here comes trouble!

 

[wfc4life]

Thats because we are along to slow you down You know me and Will, we need our bathroom breaks

You guys don't slow us down much, and I'm thankful for what little bit you do <loll>. As Jimmy said needed bathroom breaks help keep plans on track, and "mature" guys happy.

 

[sechem32]

You guys don't slow us down much, and I'm thankful for what little bit you do <loll>. As Jimmy said needed bathroom breaks help keep plans on track, and "mature" guys happy.

But, when I actually schedule the bathroom breaks in on my plans, you guys pick on me, so I took them back out for this last trip! Oh well, we all have fun in the end, and all that matters is that we're at Disney!

 

[sleepydog25]

Hello everyone! My name is Will Chriscoe (AKA wfc4life) from Reidsville, NC. Sechem32's husband, and friends of jimmytammy and TammyNC. I met some of you at the BLT meet-up on 12/8. I look forward to getting to know everyone better here on the DISboards.

Welcome to the friendliest place on the DIS (granted, it's self-proclaimed, but we know whereof we speak)!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Blossomz!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies wfc4life!!!!

For those of yall that know me, William and me have been best buds since early high school days, still try to live out those days from time to time by going to concerts, meeting up for dinners with our families, laughing a lot, and planning out our WDW trips together. Its been a fun ride, and I look forward to the years to come!

 

[jimmytammy]

But, when I actually schedule the bathroom breaks in on my plans, you guys pick on me, so I took them back out for this last trip! Oh well, we all have fun in the end, and all that matters is that we're at Disney!

Liz, we are amazed at your energy, and wish we still had some of it We just like to pick on you, but you really should be a travel agent for the 1st time visitor who wants to get all they can out of a trip to WDW. You would be great at it!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

How far along are they? Will we, visiting in early February, be affected?

Right now they have just renovated one one bedroom and one studio that connect to make a two bedroom lockoff. It's on the fourth floor. They changed the hallway wallpaper and hallway carpet for the sections to the right and left of these doors. They repainted the hallway sections, too.

Both the one bedroom and the studio have laminate flooring instead of carpet. But that's all I can see as of now.

 

[luvindisneyworld]

We have a vacation planned in June, we have 3 studios booked and a total of 10 of us.. We just bought back in, we sold a few years ago and regretted it so much and missed VWL.
On to my questions what are the activities at the resort for our family? Also we stayed at OKW in Sept and the kids in our party loved the pool activities in the afternoon, one in particular was making tie dye t-shirts.. Can someone feel me in on all this please.

Thanks.

 

[Muushka]

Hello everyone! My name is Will Chriscoe (AKA wfc4life) from Reidsville, NC. Sechem32's husband, and friends of jimmytammy and TammyNC. I met some of you at the BLT meet-up on 12/8. I look forward to getting to know everyone better here on the DISboards.

Hey, I know you! Welcome to our thread!

We have a vacation planned in June, we have 3 studios booked and a total of 10 of us.. We just bought back in, we sold a few years ago and regretted it so much and missed VWL.
On to my questions what are the activities at the resort for our family? Also we stayed at OKW in Sept and the kids in our party loved the pool activities in the afternoon, one in particular was making tie dye t-shirts.. Can someone feel me in on all this please.

Thanks.

Welcome to you too! Sorry, my thinking cap has gone to bed for tonight, hopefully mind will be working in the AM.
Just wanted to say Hi

Happy Birthday Bloss!! Hope it is a great day for you.

Where is lunch????

 

[tea pot]

Hello everyone! My name is Will Chriscoe (AKA wfc4life) from Reidsville, NC. Sechem32's husband, and friends of jimmytammy and TammyNC. I met some of you at the BLT meet-up on 12/8. I look forward to getting to know everyone better here on the DISboards.

uh-oh! Here comes trouble! &#55357;&#56836;

Woo Hoo another WVL Hubby and Wife Duo
This should be a lot of fun !
Thanks Jimmy for the recruits!

Happy Birthday Blossomz

 

[jimmytammy]

Woo Hoo another WVL Hubby and Wife Duo
This should be a lot of fun !
Thanks Jimmy for the recruits!

Happy Birthday Blossomz

I cant take credit for getting Will and Liz to join. Its all on Muushka. Though I tried, esp. with Liz, as I know her passion for Disney. Turns out Liz was lurking all along But I am so glad they joined and decided to spend most of their time here with us.

 

[Muushka]

I cant take credit for getting Will and Liz to join. Its all on Muushka. Though I tried, esp. with Liz, as I know her passion for Disney. Turns out Liz was lurking all along But I am so glad they joined and decided to spend most of their time here with us.

Jimmy, I can read you like a book!

This AM I saw TP's post and told Mr Muush, Jimmy will come on and say it was me.
So I got notification of your post, read it, handed the phone to Chuck and said "see"