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

[blossomz]

Oh my gosh... those puppies are adorable! How can you adopt only one!?!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Groupies!!

I made it to FL - and had little bits of drama all along the way.

Granny is absolutely correct - crazy lines at the parks!! I only made it to MK on Friday and couldn't believe the fast passes going so fast and the huge waits. I can't think of the last time I saw anything like it. Still managed to get a few things in before heading to Vero. And Vero - just wonderful! And Quiet!! It's really dead at the moment and was beautiful weather today. I pack up in the morning and head to Miami for my conference then it's back to WDW on Wed afternoon. I hope it's quieted down by then. I've been during the marathon before but that was a couple of years ago and I don't remember it being anything quite like this week.

I have pictures and will try and post something once I get a few uploaded.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

ladytink75 - Welcome home!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Was able to book our December VWL trip...December 9 to 16th. Is anyone from here going then?

Bobbi

 

[franandaj]

So Groupies,
I'm so excited

Today we started the process on a resale contract for the Lodge!

I hope that we can close on the contract before the end of March so that I can switch over my next vacation before the 7 month point!

 

[DiznyDi]

Hi Bobbi
Currently we will be there Dec. 8-14.
Big dilemma, buy more points or hope for 3 additional days at the 7 month mark. Will just have to wait and see.....
Would be great if we could meet!

Welcome ladytink75 Nice to have you here!

Inkmahm, those are the cutest pups ever!

What special work you do Muush, and how very humbling to be able to witness the swearing in ceremony. Wonderful!

Glad you made it safely Kathy. Sorry about your enroute drama and the crowds at the parks.

Don't be a stranger Dory. We've missed you!

Happy belated birthday to Santa Ray and Elvis!

Great news franandaj Moose dust that the process goes quickly. Good luck!

 

[stopher1]

So Groupies,
I'm so excited

Today we started the process on a resale contract for the Lodge!

I hope that we can close on the contract before the end of March so that I can switch over my next vacation before the 7 month point!

Woo hoo! That's soooo cool.

 

[Nicoal13]

I'm back! The holidays and moving are over and we are getting settled into our new home. There are projects to be done and remodeling. We are remodeling the master bedroom and adding a master bath. Can't wait for it to be done!

Beginning the countdown to the Lodge - a little less than 4 months. Woohoo!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Just to bring the rumor conversation home to the lodge . . . . . .

How does everyone feel about the possibility of a Loyalty program being initiated at DVC? So many timeshares have them, along with every grocery store I know of. Any concerns on DVC Direct verses Resale impacting such a program in the future.

I know, I know, this rumor is raging out in Mouscellaneous, and maybe we look for save harbor here in our warm cozy thread next to the Inglenook in our DVC Lodge Lobby, but I am just curious.

 

[stopher1]

Good morning Groupies, and Happy Monday. (At least happy here in Indy until the large amount of accumulating snow they're saying is coming our way tomorrow that is...)

I ran across this article this morning and wanted to share. Perhaps many (or most) of you know all of this already, but I didn't, and since it is about the Lodge, I knew if you didn't know it, you'd probably enjoy reading it.

The_Forgotten_Story_of_the_Wilderness_Lodge

 

[Inkmahm]

Was able to book our December VWL trip...December 9 to 16th. Is anyone from here going then?

Bobbi

We booked at VWL from the 7th to 13th.

 

[Inkmahm]

Oh my gosh... those puppies are adorable! How can you adopt only one!?!

Oh, my, it was tempting. Luckily the puppies were all sold already so we only could get the one. And the one is enough based on the energy level of Cindy! I can't imagine chasing after two of them!

 

[wildernessDad]

72 days until OKW!

 

[horselover]

75 Days until BCV!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We booked at VWL from the 7th to 13th.

Great! I'm hoping we have fewer storms next December!!!

 

[DVCGeek]

Today we started the process on a resale contract for the Lodge!

GL- hope it goes smoothly!!!

 

[horselover]

Hi Groupies!!

I made it to FL - and had little bits of drama all along the way.

Granny is absolutely correct - crazy lines at the parks!! I only made it to MK on Friday and couldn't believe the fast passes going so fast and the huge waits. I can't think of the last time I saw anything like it. Still managed to get a few things in before heading to Vero. And Vero - just wonderful! And Quiet!! It's really dead at the moment and was beautiful weather today. I pack up in the morning and head to Miami for my conference then it's back to WDW on Wed afternoon. I hope it's quieted down by then. I've been during the marathon before but that was a couple of years ago and I don't remember it being anything quite like this week.

I have pictures and will try and post something once I get a few uploaded.

Hope the crowds get better by the time you return on Wed. Kathy.

Was able to book our December VWL trip...December 9 to 16th. Is anyone from here going then?

Bobbi

Congrats! We're planning on being there but just not until 12/20.

So Groupies,
I'm so excited

Today we started the process on a resale contract for the Lodge!

I hope that we can close on the contract before the end of March so that I can switch over my next vacation before the 7 month point!

Awesome! Woo hoo!!! Please do share the details when you can.

We booked at VWL from the 7th to 13th.

Congrats to you too Inkmahm! And I agree with others - those puppies are just too darn cute!

And on a completely unrelated VWL note - got word today we passed ROFR on a BWV add-on. Disloyal I know, but can't beat that location for F&W. And I will now say the famous last words - this will be our last add-on! No more points in this house! I will not be married for much longer if I mention any more add-ons in the future. Plus I'm sure once I see my next year's dues statement with everything on one bill it will be much easier to keep that promise.

 

[franandaj]

And on a completely unrelated VWL note - got word today we passed ROFR on a BWV add-on. Disloyal I know, but can't beat that location for F&W. And I will now say the famous last words - this will be our last add-on! No more points in this house! I will not be married for much longer if I mention any more add-ons in the future. Plus I'm sure once I see my next year's dues statement with everything on one bill it will be much easier to keep that promise.

I have one more contract that I'm looking for, BCV same reason to stay during F&W. After that I will be done too! Congrats on passing ROFR, I hope to be able to post the same thing about the lodge in a month or less!

 

[bobbiwoz]

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And on a completely unrelated VWL note - got word today we passed ROFR on a BWV add-on. Disloyal I know, but can't beat that location for F&W. And I will now say the famous last words - this will be our last add-on! No more points in this house! I will not be married for much longer if I mention any more add-ons in the future. Plus I'm sure once I see my next year's dues statement with everything on one bill it will be much easier to keep that promise.

Congratulations! We also own at BWV. It is so lovely when it's decorated for Christmas, and it's so convenient to Epcot. I also love the standard point villas, which are such a bargain!

Bobbi

PS. We are taking a second December/January trip...from the 28th until over the Marathon weekend. Will you overlap with that stay? NYE at BWV is becoming a tradition for us. Then the Boston branch of our family wants us all to at least try the 5K together. DDiL will try the 1/2 marathon. She was injured and couldn't do it in 2010 as she had hoped.

 

[horselover]

Congratulations! We also own at BWV. It is so lovely when it's decorated for Christmas, and it's so convenient to Epcot. I also love the standard point villas, which are such a bargain!

Bobbi

PS. We are taking a second December/January trip...from the 28th until over the Marathon weekend. Will you overlap with that stay? NYE at BWV is becoming a tradition for us. Then the Boston branch of our family wants us all to at least try the 5K together. DDiL will try the 1/2 marathon. She was injured and couldn't do it in 2010 as she had hoped.

Thanks Bobbi. I think the only way I'll see BWV over Christmas is for a visit. I doubt I could tear myself away from VWL for a Christmas stay. No place I'd rather be.

Sadly no, we won't be there over the 28th. The plan is to come home either the 26th or 27th depending on airfare.

Those crazy Boston family members! Running a 5k! You'd never catch me doing that. Running + me = not a good mix. Walking yes. Running no. But best of luck to you & the family. I'm sure it will be fun for you.