VWL Lovers & Groupies thread: It all started with a Moose

[wildernessDad]

 

[jimmytammy]

Hello Groupies!

4 inches of snow have fallen today here in Indy. It's been beautiful to watch. DW and DD even went out and made a nice snowman. But my thoughts are in Florida, so limited outdoor time for me... here's a couple of "friends" I got to see while at Disneyland, enjoying the Mark Twain riverboat around Tom Sawyer Island. Naturally I thought of you all...

Like wildernessDad, I'm climbing the walls. Can't wait to be there. Doing some laundry now from the last trip for the next one.

Those guys need to be in our neck of the woods! The VWL woods that is!

 

[jimmytammy]

Saw Dad and Di yesterday at Epcot. They let us be with them and share in the magesty of the Voices of Liberty. These folks are always wonderful, and still move me emotionally.

We ate at Rose and Crown yesterday, and we loved it! We ordered a Filet, Sunday Roast and Bangers and Mash. All were very good with B&M being my fav, SR close 2nd. DS who is basics kinda eater, loved the B&M, ate every bite!

Cool thing, our young waiter asked if we were interested in the Titanic. Kids were all over that as they have been so for many yrs. So he tells us his GG grandmother was 15 at the time, she being the oldest survivor when she passed at age 70. The movie was loosely based on her as was taken down by sub and they pulled up artifacts, which hauntingly included her dads watch which was incscripted with his name. He didnt survive. She threw it back after reaching surface saying it belonged to him, to the sea. We looked her up on wikipedia while there, sure enough, it was her. We showed him her pic, and he confirmed his relation to her.

Going to HS today, eating at 50s PTC. Reccuring theme, where are we going to eat?

 

[wildernessDad]

I have just realized that because we visit Mickey, Donald, Goofy more than we visit our relatives, then the gang is now our new relatives!

 

[stopher1]

At MCO, just waiting to board DME!

 

[Muushka]

I wanted to thank all the Groupies once more for the prayers and good wishes for my daughter. The latest set of blood tests are much more positive and it looks like she will be recuperating from her illness soon.

I believe in the power of prayer and sincerely appreciate those who offered up prayers for a young woman you've never met. I also thank Jimmy and Muushka for the PM's you sent with the wonderful sentiments.

I know the Groupie meet today will be great...looking forward to pictures as well as the meet next week.

That is great news, Granny. Glad all is well. We will say hey to the Mickster for you.

We got our room nice and early, and one of our favorite location (never will tell!!!). It is so good to be back home.

We did Sea World yesterday, had a great time.

 

[Muushka]

Have fun at OKW! DW loves the place! It's not my favorite. Can you guess what is?

Hmmmmmmm....let me think....let me think.......

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Just curious, what's the largest number of people you had stay in a 2 bedroom? I have 4 adults and 3 children and wonder if we'll be cramped. I wish VWL offered a 3 bedroom! I bought at VWL due to it's close proximity to MK. My 2 autistic nieces LOVE MK!

That moose looks mighty handsome on you!

I think if the kiddos are not big, it won't be too crowded.

Mickey at Wilderness Lodge?!! That I'd LOVE to see.

Great news about your daughter Grannie! You really made my day, along with a touch of positive news from my old workplace - they were supposed to have 12 people laid off today, but the wfrs are being held off until January.

MUSHY - Thank you so much for the early birthday wishes They mean so mcuh more than you'll know. Have a great time in Disney and have a piece of cake for me

Yes!! Happy Birthday Twinklebug!! Tomorrow is the official day!!!

As DiznyDi said, a great time was had by all at the groupie meet.

After resfreshing ourselves back at base camp, we wondered thru the Lobby and spent a little time with Kile, the DVC advanced sales rep in the Lodge Lobby. Kyle is a great example of how DVC should be represented to those that have not yet discovered the Best Kept Secret in The World.

Kyle grew up enjoying the DVC with smart parents teaching him how to enjoy the benefits of DVC membership. Ask him if you can see his pictures of he and family years ago enjoying the magic!

Kyle was a delight to share time with and easily shares his enthusiasm for DVC. Stop when you can and say hi. It will be worth you time.

We will look for Kyle. I hope we are seeing you 2 tomorrow, right?

I'm climbing the walls!

Why does that not surprise me??

I bet you are!!! So glad that I will be leaving just a couple of days behind you!!!
We are hoping that DH's back will be okay till then. It has been causing him a lot of pain the last couple of days. Not great timing.

Anybody going to the Merry Mixer on Friday?

I think we will be at Sea World again on Friday, but what time is everyone going?

Our Keys guide...Pluto took her riding stick, messing with her

An almost empty MK, just before the crowd blasts in

L to R Alan and Annie(AnnieT), Ranger Stan and Carolyn, Leslie and Bob(HappyDinks), Diane(DiznyDi) and Rich(DiznyDad), Helen(HelenK), Tammy(TammyNC), Casey, Jimmy(jimmytammy) Kristian is missing from group shot but is in 1st shot with Casey, Stan and Carolyn

Looks like a lot of fun. Can't wait for ours!

Yay!! just one

I have just realized that because we visit Mickey, Donald, Goofy more than we visit our relatives, then the gang is now our new relatives!

As are we!!!

 

[horselover]

Granny - so glad to hear your DD is doing better. I'll keep her on the prayer list.

JT - thanks for the pics!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINKLEBUG!!!!

 

[blossomz]

One year I WILL make it to a groupie and Ranger Stan meet! Meanwhile, thanks for the pics!

 

[wildernessDad]

Waiting for cab to get here. Should be here in about 20 minutes. Can't wait to get thru security.

 

[eliza61]

Waiting for cab to get here. Should be here in about 20 minutes. Can't wait to get thru security.

Have a fabulous safe trip WD. I'm going to have to take over your vacation countdown job.!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWINKLEBUG!! HAVE A MAGICAL DAY.

 

[wildernessDad]

We're on the DME bus and heading for VWL!

 

[Granny]

Cool thing, our young waiter asked if we were interested in the Titanic. Kids were all over that as they have been so for many yrs. So he tells us his GG grandmother was 15 at the time, she being the oldest survivor when she passed at age 70. The movie was loosely based on her as was taken down by sub and they pulled up artifacts, which hauntingly included her dads watch which was incscripted with his name. He didnt survive. She threw it back after reaching surface saying it belonged to him, to the sea. We looked her up on wikipedia while there, sure enough, it was her. We showed him her pic, and he confirmed his relation to her.

Going to HS today, eating at 50s PTC. Reccuring theme, where are we going to eat?

Jimmy...that's a very cool story. Neat that the waiter shared it with you.

And 50's PT is my family's traditional last night dinner. Always a good time and gotta love that pot roast!

That is great news, Granny. Glad all is well. We will say hey to the Mickster for you.

We got our room nice and early, and one of our favorite location (never will tell!!!). It is so good to be back home.

We did Sea World yesterday, had a great time.

Muush...glad that you got a room to your liking and got in early. I'm sure you sat on that lovely sofa with a big "aaaaahh" and feeling of being home!

Glad you had a great time at Sea World too. We haven't been for a couple of years (used to go every trip) and we'll have to get over there again on a future trip.


TWINKLEBUG....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Groupies are great. Had a wonderful talk with Ranger Stan about Peter (Pete) Dominick. Wonderful story told by a great man.

 

[jimmytammy]

It was another great meet. Wonderful meeting WildernessDad and family and Stopher along with seeing familar faces. We have pics and will do our best to get them up soon.

Went to Epcot and it was cold...brrrrrrrrrr. Had dinner at Nine Dragons, met with Annie T and her DH for awhile, then headed back to the Lodge. Gonna watch MNF on ESPN.

Tomorrow, heading to MK after lunch at Kona. Hoping for a little warmup but not looking so promising. Oh well, its Dec. in FL, anything is possible

 

[DVCGeek]

My parents are staying @ WL for 3 nights having arrived today, and they are staying in VWL for 3 nights in Jan. I'm jealous; my next trip to the World isn't until May...

 

[stopher1]

It was another great meet. Wonderful meeting WildernessDad and family and Stopher along with seeing familar faces. We have pics and will do our best to get them up soon.

Went to Epcot and it was cold...brrrrrrrrrr. Had dinner at Nine Dragons, met with Annie T and her DH for awhile, then headed back to the Lodge. Gonna watch MNF on ESPN.

Tomorrow, heading to MK after lunch at Kona. Hoping for a little warmup but not looking so promising. Oh well, its Dec. in FL, anything is possible

It was so great to meet you and your lovely family Jimmy, along with the other Groupies & their family members... Muushka, Dizny Di & Dad, tea pot, HappyDinks, wildernessDad... and of course to have Ranger Stan & Sweetie there was terrific. And to cap off the day, getting to watch the Main Street Electrical Parade with Muush & Mr Muushka - what a treat! (Just don't believe whatever story Muushka comes up with about a wicked stepsister... )

 

[Muushka]

It was so great to meet you and your lovely family Jimmy, along with the other Groupies & their family members... Muushka, Dizny Di & Dad, tea pot, HappyDinks, wildernessDad... and of course to have Ranger Stan & Sweetie there was terrific. And to cap off the day, getting to watch the Main Street Electrical Parade with Muush & Mr Muushka - what a treat! (Just don't believe whatever story Muushka comes up with about a wicked stepsister... )

Story????? Buddy, I have the video to prove it!!!

What a treat today was. Getting together with above mentioned. Getting to go on 2 Disney classic rides (Carousel of Progress and the People Mover)with several Groupies after a wonderful breakfast, arranged by Stopher, and then this afternoon meeting with everyone including Ranger Stan and Sweetie. I was able to record the story RS told about how he came to work at the Lodge. And I was also able to record what HAPPENED at the MSEP. If anyone wants more info, feel free to PM STOPHER!!

PS Stopher, it certainly was a treat watching MSEP with you tonight.

 

[Inkmahm]

Hi groupies! We were at Animal Kingdom today and I wanted to steal the fur coats from a few of the animals there. It was COLD. Went to California Grill for dinner and even the 4h floor of the Contemorary is COLD with that hole in the wall. We were to go to 8 am opening at Epcot tomorrow but we changed plans to arrive in time to shop and get our 20% discount at Mouse Gear before noon. This is WAY too cold for me but we're trying to make the best of it.

Today was my first day ever on a scooter in the parks. Not something I was looking forward to at all, but the arthritis in my knees is acting up so bad that it was my only option for being able to do the park at all. My MIL is having her knee replaced at the end of this month and she is hurting a lot more than me. I convinced her to get a scooter too so my FIL wouldn't have to push her all day. We had a great time on the scooters and really enjoyed the park pain free! It made such a huge difference in our attitude, not having to limp from one end of the park to another. It's a great memory I now share with my MIL. And the people in the parks were great for the most part. I didn't notice one single glare and many people apologized if they walked in front of me. Maybe I was lucky but I have no horror stories of fellow guest being rude to report at all. We are going to get scooters for Epcot tomorrow so we will be able to handle that one pain free for the day, too. How wonderful that will be.

 

[stopher1]

Story????? Buddy, I have the video to prove it!!!

What a treat today was. Getting together with above mentioned. Getting to go on 2 Disney classic rides (Carousel of Progress and the People Mover)with several Groupies after a wonderful breakfast, arranged by Stopher, and then this afternoon meeting with everyone including Ranger Stan and Sweetie. I was able to record the story RS told about how he came to work at the Lodge. And I was also able to record what HAPPENED at the MSEP. If anyone wants more info, feel free t PM STOPHER!!

PS Stopher, it certainly was a treat watching MSEP with you tonight.

I just don't know WHAT you're talking about.
It was a fun day!