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

[eliza61]

It's a shame that this travel agent made that suggestion, but my guess is that it is a pretty widespread strategy. I know that our last two trips we've had better luck just walking up to restaurants and nicely asking about availability than trying to make ADR's.

Yes, it's a rude practice. But if you will be there during free dining, I do think it's a good idea to make as many ADR's (one per meal time) as you can. We hate to have our vacations revolve around restaurant reservations but if you won't have a car then your food options are limited.

And let me get this straight...all 22-37 of you are planning on eating all your meals together?

You're going to make some Brazilian tour groups very unhappy.

LOL. Thank God no. there are a few of my family members who I don't even want to claim kinship with, let alone be seen in public with.

We have 2 grand gathering events planned during the week and 1 night at Cirque du soliel, after that I plan on ditching the entire crowd.

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey guys

Spoke with Stan the Man a few mins, they are doing well. He says hey to all here. Wish we could get he and sweetie on here, but alas, not much chance.

Dont know how familar anyone may be with the bell services guys, but a good friend of Stans, Boie(forgive me, I believe it was real similar to this spelling) pronounced like boo-ey, passed away this past Sat. He was of vietnamese descent, wore glasses, about Stans size. He worked Fri. at the Lodge. Stan knew he had cancer of the liver and had been waiting on transplant, self treating along the way. He brought our luggage up last trip, and trip before, very nice fellow. Didnt have a clue he was sick. Very infectious smile.

I could tell Stan was feeling pretty down about it all.

 

[Granny]

We have 2 grand gathering events planned during the week and 1 night at Cirque du soliel, after that I plan on ditching the entire crowd.

Well, they say that planning is important at WDW...glad to see you have one!

Hey guys

Spoke with Stan the Man a few mins, they are doing well. He says hey to all here. Wish we could get he and sweetie on here, but alas, not much chance.

Dont know how familar anyone may be with the bell services guys, but a good friend of Stans, Boie(forgive me, I believe it was real similar to this spelling) pronounced like boo-ey, passed away this past Sat. He was of vietnamese descent, wore glasses, about Stans size. He worked Fri. at the Lodge. Stan knew he had cancer of the liver and had been waiting on transplant, self treating along the way. He brought our luggage up last trip, and trip before, very nice fellow. Didnt have a clue he was sick. Very infectious smile.

I could tell Stan was feeling pretty down about it all.

Jimmy...I don't specifically remember this man, but I'm sure I must have seen him several times. Sending up prayers for him and his family. Self-treating liver cancer sounds like a painful process. Amazing that he continued to work and kept his smile going. Things like this remind me that any problems I have in this life are pretty small compared to so many. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . Jimmy...I don't specifically remember this man, but I'm sure I must have seen him several times. Sending up prayers for him and his family. Self-treating liver cancer sounds like a painful process. Amazing that he continued to work and kept his smile going. Things like this remind me that any problems I have in this life are pretty small compared to so many. Thank you for sharing.

Oh how many gracious folks we run into that offer us their best at the time and somehow we use our own stick to measure them; a good reminder that we are, for the most part, surrounded by grace and well meaning people. We need to be careful to not let the few blind us to the many wonderful people we meet.

 

[jimmytammy]

Oh how many gracious folks we run into that offer us their best at the time and somehow we use our own stick to measure them; a good reminder that we are, for the most part, surrounded by grace and well meaning people. We need to be careful to not let the few blind us to the many wonderful people we meet.

Agree wholeheartedly!!

 

[blossomz]

I'm sure we have run into Boo-ey in the past,but sadly I can't put a face to him. So sorry to hear this.

 

[sleepydog25]

Oh how many gracious folks we run into that offer us their best at the time and somehow we use our own stick to measure them; a good reminder that we are, for the most part, surrounded by grace and well meaning people. We need to be careful to not let the few blind us to the many wonderful people we meet.

Well said and true.

 

[tea pot]

I got it!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! We're booked in a 1 BR 12/20-27. So excited to finally be getting back Home! It's been way too long.

A Big Congrats !

OK, Jimmy, maybe you should start setting things up for a big groupie meet on the boat! With Barb buying, I'm sure there will be lots of takers, all with extended family, of course!

Hey We're In !..... Thanks a bunch Muush

It's a shame that this travel agent made that suggestion, but my guess is that it is a pretty widespread strategy.

And let me get this straight...all 22-37 of you are planning on eating all your meals together?
You're going to make some Brazilian tour groups very unhappy.

eliza
I agree with Granny too bad that was a professional recomendation.
We also have had good luck with walk ups lately probably because of all the no shows.
And don't forget your tour guide flag

Jimmy
Please tell Ranger Stan that he and Boo-ey's Family are in our prayers.

Welll groupies another Snow storm today not too bad about 5-7 inches
Horselover I didn't love the snow when I needed to get my kids out or to my mother's when I needed to go to work no snow days for nurses.
Now that they are grown and I don't make home visits in bad weather I'm blessed with not having to go any where.

Take Care Groupies

 

[Muushka]

I got it!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!! We're booked in a 1 BR 12/20-27. So excited to finally be getting back Home! It's been way too long.

Yay!!

Just had to come into the thread to get out of the duldrums on the DisBs caused by the new DVC ruling on resale. Always good to be here. Always nice to see everyone!

Hey, Muuska has invited us all on a cruise - and I think she's buying! Let's go!

OK, Jimmy, maybe you should start setting things up for a big groupie meet on the boat! With Barb buying, I'm sure there will be lots of takers, all with extended family, of course!

Maybe we'll see you on the MuushCruise!

You guys are too funny. I step away for 2 days and I am buying a cruise for hundreds of Groupies and extended families!

LOL. Thank God no. there are a few of my family members who I don't even want to claim kinship with, let alone be seen in public with.

We have 2 grand gathering events planned during the week and 1 night at Cirque du soliel, after that I plan on ditching the entire crowd.

Sounds like a great plan!

Hey guys

Spoke with Stan the Man a few mins, they are doing well. He says hey to all here. Wish we could get he and sweetie on here, but alas, not much chance.

Dont know how familar anyone may be with the bell services guys, but a good friend of Stans, Boie(forgive me, I believe it was real similar to this spelling) pronounced like boo-ey, passed away this past Sat. He was of vietnamese descent, wore glasses, about Stans size. He worked Fri. at the Lodge. Stan knew he had cancer of the liver and had been waiting on transplant, self treating along the way. He brought our luggage up last trip, and trip before, very nice fellow. Didnt have a clue he was sick. Very infectious smile.

I could tell Stan was feeling pretty down about it all.

It is sad that the dear man passed away waiting for the lung transplant.

Oh how many gracious folks we run into that offer us their best at the time and somehow we use our own stick to measure them; a good reminder that we are, for the most part, surrounded by grace and well meaning people. We need to be careful to not let the few blind us to the many wonderful people we meet.

DDad, once again, you have chosen the perfect words.

 

[wildernessDad]

61 days until our OKW jaunt.

DW and DS go to an RC Sproul conference every year and I'm tagging along this time. Not really going to be riding any attractions, but will soak up as much of the area as possible.

 

[ladytink75]

Where is the best place to see the fireworks and the water pageant?? I'm trying to find a good place so I can take my parents to see them so they don't have to fight with the crowds since my mother has mobility issues.. Thanx

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hello all my Groupies !
I have been "MIA" for quite some time and missed you all. Life just got hectic and a bit stressful at times. I changed my shift and went to to work the graveyard shift (11-7:30 am), and I went back to school, and my husband had a cancer scare in the Fall that required major abdominal surgery. He was in the hospital for about 6 nights and out of work for about 5 weeks. Thankfully, the biopsy was benign.
So I am going to try and dip my toes back into the DIS water and rejoin you all. I'll take it slow. While I'll never be able to catch up with all the posts, I plan to go back and read some of the more recent pages. I hope everyone is well---I really do. Missed ya all
Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

Where is the best place to see the fireworks and the water pageant?? I'm trying to find a good place so I can take my parents to see them so they don't have to fight with the crowds since my mother has mobility issues.. Thanx

Hi Ladytink ~
while I adore the WL for viewing the water pageant, and you can see the tops of the MK fireworks when facing Bay Lake and looking to the left (you can see them over the top of one of the WL wings), I think perhaps the Contemp or Poly would be better for viewing the MK fireworks as well. I think you would get a less obstructed view. All the above resorts have beach areas for viewing the water parade and the MK fireworks. Hope you all have a nice time.
Wanted to add these water pageant times for you :
Polynesian Resort -- 9 p.m.
Grand Floridian -- 9:15 p.m.
Wilderness Lodge -- 9:35 p.m.
Fort Wilderness -- 9:45 p.m.
Contemporary Resort -- 10:05 p.m.

Maria

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hi Maria! Welcome back!! Happy to hear that your DH is ok.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Oh so precious Inkmahm ! Love her !

Maria

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . I am buying a cruise for hundreds of Groupies and extended families! . . . Sounds like a great plan! . . .

Cool! Confirmation!

 

[tea pot]

Maria
So glad to have you back.
Best of luck with school and the 11-7 shift, (not easy)
and so glad that Dh is OK.

Inkmahm
What a cute Puppy....Sorry I missed that post

 

[Muushka]

Cool! Confirmation!

You are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!

Maria is back!! We missed you so. ​

My little friends want to express their gladness too!!

PS did you hear about the cruise that I am taking everyone on????

 

[tea pot]

Hey Ladytink
I agree with Maria The dock at VWL/Beach will be perfect for the water pageant
but the fireworks would be better at one of the other resorts.
At the contemporary you can watch then out on the balcony of the 4th floor concourse. They also have the music playing so you won't miss anything.
At the Floridian just outside of their small take out restaurant there are tables
with a straight shot view of the castle and they also have speakers the will play the music, etc.

Best of Luck

 

[stopher1]

You guys are too funny. I step away for 2 days and I am buying a cruise for hundreds of Groupies and extended families!

Sounds like a great plan!

It DOES sound like a good plan So happy you've finally confirmed it! thanks for being such a team player for the Groupies Muush! We love you!