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

[Nicoal13]

Stopher - what an amazing party! What a lucky DW you have.

Praying for everyone that needs prayers.

Recovering from another 18 inches of snow here at my house in WI. I am so done with winter!!

My birthday was last week and I had a lovely family dinner with my parents, brother and his family over the weekend. DH spoiled me by taking me out to eat, getting me a new Vera Bradley laptop bag and we picked out a new leather sectional couch, end tables and a coffee table that will be delivered tomorrow. Can't wait! It's our first real new furniture. We had some hand me downs and floor models before that were ok, but now we will have brand new.

My best friend is taking me out on Thursday for a girls night as well. Feeling very blessed.

 

[jimmytammy]

Christopher....UNBELIEVABLE!! Great, great job.

Jimmy...I've got to go with Indy Stunt Spectacular. For whatever reason, we've never much cared for the stunt cars.

Next one....Beauty & The Beast musical or Voyage of the Little Mermaid?

Beauty and the Beast

How about Journey Into Your Imagination or Universe of Energy?

 

[MiaSRN62]

The Lodge found its way in to the party in a variety of forms, including the background music that was playing the entire time.

Happy birthday to your DW Stopher ! And WOW....amazing party decor ! The table settings were so pretty and sooooo WL/VWL ! I would have loved to have been invited to THIS party You did a great job !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi groupies!

We're staying at VWL for the first time for a short 2 night stay in May 2011. We would LOVE some insider tips from the VWL groupies. We've only stayed at AKV (Jambo & Kidani) and so we're a little intimidated by the VWL stay. Here are my questions:

1) We'd like to be as close to the bus stop as possible, but would also like to have a relatively nice view on a quiet floor. (Too much to ask?) What type of room location should we request?

2) Is it faster to take the bus to Epcot from VWL, or faster to take the boat launch to MK then monorail to Epcot?

3) How long does it take to bus to DHS? How long does it take to bus to Epcot?

4) Do we check in at the Lodge or is there a separate check in for the Villas? Will DME drop us at the Lodge or at the Villas?

5) Is there a separate bus stop for the Villas, or is the bus stop at the Lodge?

6) Are the restaurants (sit down or counterservice) at the Lodge or at the Villas?

7) Is there a thread with a lot of pictures?! I love looking at the pictures of VWL.

8) We're staying in a studio---where are the laundry facilities?

Thanks groupies!!

Lilpooh....
1) I'll try and answer a couple of these. Do you have a studio at VWL ? If so, make sure you request a "balcony". There is ONE studio at VWL that does not have one. My computer crashed about 5 months ago and I lost the room # I had saved. But I think if you request "close to lobby" you'll get a chance of being closer to the bus stop. But VWL is not an overly large resort so you should be fine from most locations----though I have had the second to the last room at the end of the hallway before. It's a tad further to get to pool/food court etc, but it is VERY quiet down there !

2) I think the boat from VWL to MK then on to Epcot is more scenic, but if you're going to Epcot, I think the bus is quicker and less transportation switches.

3) I'm estimating but maybe 10-15 min to Epcot and maybe 20 min to DHS ?

4) Check in at main WL. DME will drop you off in front of WL. A very short walk to VWL from WL lobby.........

5) One bus stop shared by both WL and VWL

6) No restaurants at VWL. Two sit downs at WL (Whispering Canyone (casual) and Artist Point (a bit more upscale) and one counter service Roaring Fork. Also Trout Pass pool bar/snacks and room service.

7) This thread has LOTS of pics !

8) honestly know I've passed the laundry, but can't recal exact location

 

[sleepydog25]

Sleepydog you're making me homesick! Is it Dec. yet?

I made myself homesick! Thankfully, I've a one-night stay there coming in Sept prior to a cruise on the Dream, and we're working on stay for Thanksgiving, as well.

 

[stopher1]

Wow! I don't mean this in a sexist way, but I have never known any guy to pull off something this spectacular and well planned! You are definitely an AMAZING husband and your DW and the rest of your family is so lucky to have you! I know you had a lot of help, but just the fact that you pulled off that planning and togetherness is truly wonderful! I was lucky enough to have a wonderful 40th B'day celebration that I didn't have to plan (completely) but I something different than a DH, most of my friends with DH's were jealous of me, so kudos to you! Sorry to any DH's that I might have offended in this post!

Stoph - WOW!

Did I mention that my birthday was coming up . . . . .

I agree! Excellent job on planning and executing this party! I'm very impressed.

I've never had a surprise birthday party and I only had one surprise party ever- (people I worked with tricked me into a wedding shower when I thought we were going to lunch for another woman who was leaving the company). Did I mention that my birthday is in March?

twinklebug and Stopher, love the pics. Looks like fun in both scenarios. We are an adventuresome bunch here, arent we?

Great job on your DW's party Stopher! So glad it all turned out well.

Christopher....UNBELIEVABLE!! Great, great job.

Wow! Very impressive...but of course..we would expect nothing less of one of our very own groupies!!!

Stopher - what an amazing party! What a lucky DW you have.

Happy birthday to your DW Stopher ! And WOW....amazing party decor ! The table settings were so pretty and sooooo WL/VWL ! I would have loved to have been invited to THIS party You did a great job !

Thanks all. It was fun to plan and put together. I had a lot of help with the food, coordination and gathering of items to decorate the room with, but it was all up in my head and nobody else was able to get it just the way I wanted it, so I directed each of the table tops and the display tables. It was a lot of fun. She told me last night that she felt very much like George Bailey and Ferris Beuller mixed together... you don't always realize how many people's lives you touch at different times - and life moves pretty fast, so you have to slow down and enjoy it from time to time or you'll miss it.

Now if only it were possible to have a Groupies party like this... road trip to Indiana and maybe I'd do it for you all too. Wouldn't that just be fun, of course it's MORE fun at the actual LODGE, but this was the next best thing I could do...

 

[eliza61]

Beauty and the Beast

How about Journey Into Your Imagination or Universe of Energy?

Chris, add to me the folks loving your party. congrats to your lovely wife.


Have not done JIYI yet. can you believe it. lol. so gotta go with Universe of Energy.

Let's see Dinosaurs in Ak or star tours in HS?

has the new version of star tours opened yet?

 

[tea pot]

Oh My.....Stopher.....what a Unbelievable Job you did I especially love the Scrabble board.
All the Best Birthday Wishes to your "Lovely Bride"

Happy Birthday Nicoal

Sleepydog I agree with horselover I'm definitely homesick now

lilpooh Have a great trip and I'm sure you'll enjoy our beloved Lodge..

eliza even though I'm a Star Wars fan I have to say Dinosaurs

OK what about
Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival or Food and Wine Festival

 

[Inkmahm]

Let's see Dinosaurs in Ak or star tours in HS?

has the new version of star tours opened yet?

I don't think the new version is open but I'd have to say star tours over Dinosaurs. I don't love either one but I have been on Star tours more recently. I avoid the bumpy ride of Dinosours.

 

[Inkmahm]

Oh My.....Stopher.....what a Unbelievable Job you did I especially love the Scrabble board.
All the Best Birthday Wishes to your "Lovely Bride"

Happy Birthday Nicoal

Sleepydog I agree with horselover I'm definitely homesick now

lilpooh Have a great trip and I'm sure you'll enjoy our beloved Lodge..

eliza even though I'm a Star Wars fan I have to say Dinosaurs

OK what about
Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival or Food and Wine Festival

Oops, I missed that you'd already picked Dinosaurs.

I'd take Food and Wine over F&G Festival. I go to both, but I really LOVE F&W in October. There are so many yummy items to eat and great things to drink!

How about Jiko vs California Grill?

 

[sleepydog25]

How about Jiko vs California Grill?

Ohhh, that's a tough one, but for overall quality of food and experience, I'd have to go for Jiko. CG has great views and good food, but is quite loud and always crowded. Jiko has a nicer ambience, good food, and great service.

Mickey's Christmas Party or Osbourne Family Lights?

 

[lilpooh108]

Thanks for all the tips on this thread! You guys rock

 

[jimmytammy]

Ohhh, that's a tough one, but for overall quality of food and experience, I'd have to go for Jiko. CG has great views and good food, but is quite loud and always crowded. Jiko has a nicer ambience, good food, and great service.

Mickey's Christmas Party or Osbourne Family Lights?

Mickeys Christmas Party

How bout 50s PTC or Sci Fi Diner?

 

[eliza61]

Mickeys Christmas Party

How bout 50s PTC or Sci Fi Diner?

Sci Fi Diner. Food has gone down a bit but I still love the B rated clips.

And in other news.

90 days until Disneyland Paris!!

 

[franandaj]

So today I got word that my VWL contract closed today!

Now I am officially a group AND an owner!

 

[lakelandgal70]

So today I got word that my VWL contract closed today!

Now I am officially a group AND an owner!

YAY! We just became owners of VWL end of last year. Enjoy and Welcome Home!!

 

[tea pot]

Congratulations franandaj and Welcome Home Groupie

Congratulations to you too lanklandgal

 

[wildernessDad]

So today I got word that my VWL contract closed today!

Now I am officially a group AND an owner!

Very very good! My ... men will do a little dance for you.

 

[Muushka]

Stopher - what an amazing party! What a lucky DW you have.

Praying for everyone that needs prayers.

Recovering from another 18 inches of snow here at my house in WI. I am so done with winter!!

My birthday was last week and I had a lovely family dinner with my parents, brother and his family over the weekend. DH spoiled me by taking me out to eat, getting me a new Vera Bradley laptop bag and we picked out a new leather sectional couch, end tables and a coffee table that will be delivered tomorrow. Can't wait! It's our first real new furniture. We had some hand me downs and floor models before that were ok, but now we will have brand new.

My best friend is taking me out on Thursday for a girls night as well. Feeling very blessed.

Happy belated birthday Nicoal!! If you share with me the actual date, we will be sure to celebrate it with you next year! We love birthdays. Well I do anyway!

New furniture! Love it!! Enjoy your girls night out.

Thanks all. It was fun to plan and put together. I had a lot of help with the food, coordination and gathering of items to decorate the room with, but it was all up in my head and nobody else was able to get it just the way I wanted it, so I directed each of the table tops and the display tables. It was a lot of fun. She told me last night that she felt very much like George Bailey and Ferris Beuller mixed together... you don't always realize how many people's lives you touch at different times - and life moves pretty fast, so you have to slow down and enjoy it from time to time or you'll miss it.

Now if only it were possible to have a Groupies party like this... road trip to Indiana and maybe I'd do it for you all too. Wouldn't that just be fun, of course it's MORE fun at the actual LODGE, but this was the next best thing I could do...

The party sounds awesome. And we would love for you to host one for all of us!!! Let us know the date, we will be there.

Thanks for all the tips on this thread! You guys rock

Wow lilpooh, you are a fast learner! Welcome the Groupies.

 

[stopher1]

The party sounds awesome. And we would love for you to host one for all of us!!! Let us know the date, we will be there.

First off - how's your sister doing?

Second... did you see the pictures?