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

[I Book He Pays]

Hi DizneyDi:
Thank you for the welcome! I just added the moosie to my signature... I love this thread already!
Trish

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi tea pot:
Thanks for the welcome! Luckily DH hasn't noticed my handle yet... that might be a good thing!
Trish

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi Corinne:
Thanks for the welcome! I haven't been here that long and everyone is so nice... I am feeling the love already!
Trish

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey Groupies, for those of you that have recently returned from our beloved Lodge, did you notice if there was new resort specific merchandise? DDad was in communication with a CM several months ago that assured him we would be seeing better quality and more resort specific items.

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to capttigger and I Book He Pays...did anyone mention to the newbies about the pledge they have to recite and the dues that need to be paid?

Just kidding...we truly are greatful yall decided to join us!!

 

[stopher1]

Well Hello WLV lovers......

Myself and Time4disney are both owners at Wilderness Lodge Villas and have stayed here every trip we have owned DVC except for our last trip in March. We will be back in June for our next stay at WLV. It is good to know that we have some folks that are like us out there and just love the place like we do.

My favorite thing to do is head to the beach after a long day and catch the Electric Water Pageant and then Wishes from the beach. What better way to end the day as you walk back to our home away from home

I am also glad that everyone here is ok after the storms....

Hi Everyone:

I met Muushka on another thread and she told me how awesome this group is and asked me to join in... so here I am!

Hi Muushka - I made it!!
DH/I are going to WDW for two weeks next month and will be staying on property for the first week via. timeshare exchange. The second week we'll be off property but do plan on going back and visiting our favorite resorts (one of them is VWL). Haven't been to WDW since 2003 and we are really psyched.

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to all of you! Looking forward to chatting you!

Have a great day!
Trish

A GREAT BIG WELCOME to you both!!!!

We're glad you're here. If you'd like to include yourself on our Groupies Trips Calendar on page 1 - of this thread or the future one to replace this thread soon... just send me a PM and I'll be happy to add you.

 

[Nicoal13]

Welcome I Book He Pays and capttiger. Glad to have you join us!

I really am getting impatient for vacation. The weather was horrible here in WI today, snow, sleet, hail, thunder and cold. I just want spring to arrive. 18 more days until VWL!

 

[stopher1]

The weather was horrible here in WI today, snow, sleet, hail, thunder and cold. I just want spring to arrive. 18 more days until VWL!

HERE TOO!!! Ugh. We actually just sent the kids back to bed from a protracted Tornado Warning. The tv screen was COVERED in RED over about 15 counties. Tons of severe thunderstorms all day long. And yeah, now it's hailing. Ugh.

 

[Granny]

Hey Groupies, for those of you that have recently returned from our beloved Lodge, did you notice if there was new resort specific merchandise? DDad was in communication with a CM several months ago that assured him we would be seeing better quality and more resort specific items.

We browsed through the Mercantile on our visit a couple of weeks ago. I did see some new WL specific items but not more space...looks like they replaced some items with others. Still, not a big assortment. Just a business decision I guess...there are more WDW fans than specific resort fans, and it's cheaper to sell a Grumpy t-shirt across many retail outlets than a WL t-shirt in just one.

 

[stopher1]

We browsed through the Mercantile on our visit a couple of weeks ago. I did see some new WL specific items but not more space...looks like they replaced some items with others. Still, not a big assortment. Just a business decision I guess...there are more WDW fans than specific resort fans, and it's cheaper to sell a Grumpy t-shirt across many retail outlets than a WL t-shirt in just one.

That is very true - but at the same time, I have been reading that that particular business decision is being reconsidered greatly since, while still doing well, overall profits in the merchandise areas are down. I guess they're starting to see that sometimes efficiencies like streamlining and homogenzing means that people are buying less since they find the same stuff in practically every shop. Once you've seen it 13 different times, what's the point of walking in to the 14th or 15th shop? You'll just see the same stuff. And if guests are stopping pulling out their wallets those efficiencies cost the same as if they had more specific merchandise in fewer locations. Some friends I have within the company have told me that we might just see a return to more specific merchandise in the months to come as they continue to find ways to produce profits.

I know I've stopped buying when I go - except for a pin or two, something to add to our Christmas tree, and some new scrapbook pages or a picture frame. And believe me - I LOOK - and WANT to purchase something, but I really don't. Whereas I easily used to spend $100-300 per trip on "stuff" - the last three or four trips it's been $30-60 because I just don't really find anything exciting or new any more. Give me more unique, location specific merchandise like Disneyland does... and yeah, I'll happily turn over money to the mouse.

 

[Muushka]

Welcome capttigger and I Book to the Happiest thread on the Dis!

Welcome to the groupies Trish! But besides welcoming you to our friendly little thread I just want to say I LOVE your user name! I think that has to be one of the best user names I've seen!

Me too! Her name is how we became buds. Kindred spirits of sorts.
I the booker, Mr Muush is the payer

Welcome to capttigger and I Book He Pays...did anyone mention to the newbies about the pledge they have to recite and the dues that need to be paid?

Just kidding...we truly are greatful yall decided to join us!!

Ooooh, I forgot to mention the dues thing when I invited I Book!

That is very true - but at the same time, I have been reading that that particular business decision is being reconsidered greatly since, while still doing well, overall profits in the merchandise areas are down. I guess they're starting to see that sometimes efficiencies like streamlining and homogenzing means that people are buying less since they find the same stuff in practically every shop. Once you've seen it 13 different times, what's the point of walking in to the 14th or 15th shop? You'll just see the same stuff. And if guests are stopping pulling out their wallets those efficiencies cost the same as if they had more specific merchandise in fewer locations. Some friends I have within the company have told me that we might just see a return to more specific merchandise in the months to come as they continue to find ways to produce profits.

I know I've stopped buying when I go - except for a pin or two, something to add to our Christmas tree, and some new scrapbook pages or a picture frame. And believe me - I LOOK - and WANT to purchase something, but I really don't. Whereas I easily used to spend $100-300 per trip on "stuff" - the last three or four trips it's been $30-60 because I just don't really find anything exciting or new any more. Give me more unique, location specific merchandise like Disneyland does... and yeah, I'll happily turn over money to the mouse.

Now that is music to my ears, that they make the merchandise more unique.

Trish, did I tell you they were nice??

 

[MiaSRN62]

Welcome to the new Groupies: capttigger and I Book He Pays

 

[tea pot]

I really am getting impatient for vacation. The weather was horrible here in WI today, snow, sleet, hail, thunder and cold. I just want spring to arrive. 18 more days until VWL!

HERE TOO!!! Ugh. We actually just sent the kids back to bed from a protracted Tornado Warning. The tv screen was COVERED in RED over about 15 counties. Tons of severe thunderstorms all day long. And yeah, now it's hailing. Ugh.

So Sorry you guys ... Hang in there
It's gray and damp here but no snow, sleet, or hail.

I think you need a Warm cup of Tea.... (the teapot is under the cozy)

DH and I went to Tea at the GF during a rainy afternoon on this past trip.

FYI
Yes they do shut down the Friendship Boats during "Lighting Storms"
but because of the captain and co-captain of this ship we were dry, informed, and entertained.
I called them the "Gloucester Fishermen" but they wanted to be remembered as
"Rope Boy and Bumble"

Take Care Groupies

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi jimmytammy:

Welcome to capttigger and I Book He Pays...did anyone mention to the newbies about the pledge they have to recite and the dues that need to be paid?

Just kidding...we truly are greatful yall decided to join us!!

Thanks for the welcome! Pledges and dues? Oh Oh... I'm in trouble now!

Trish

 

[capttigger]

Welcome to capttigger and I Book He Pays...did anyone mention to the newbies about the pledge they have to recite and the dues that need to be paid?

So The standing on my head while yelling I will only stay at VWL was not the Pledge????


Thanks to everyone for the Welcome. My wife has been on Dis for a while and she is Time4disney.

As for the ghift shop I walk through every time we go. That said I dont buy like I use to. Prices are up and I have not liked the new logos. I dont even care for the new DVC stuff. I did buy one shirt last time that was on sale. Now if they would just put the dusters on sale I would buy one of them....

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi stopher1:

A GREAT BIG WELCOME to you both!!!!

We're glad you're here. If you'd like to include yourself on our Groupies Trips Calendar on page 1 - of this thread or the future one to replace this thread soon... just send me a PM and I'll be happy to add you.

Thank you for the welcome! I'll PM you in a little bit with the vacation info. to add to the list.

Trish

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi Nicoal13:

Welcome I Book He Pays and capttiger. Glad to have you join us!

I really am getting impatient for vacation. The weather was horrible here in WI today, snow, sleet, hail, thunder and cold. I just want spring to arrive. 18 more days until VWL!

Thank you for the welcome!

You sure had some horrible weather in WI. I think many of us are wondering where in the world spring is. Just think in a little over two weeks you be "home" in warm/sunny FL. Did you start packing yet? Stay warm and be careful.

Trish

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi stopher1:

HERE TOO!!! Ugh. We actually just sent the kids back to bed from a protracted Tornado Warning. The tv screen was COVERED in RED over about 15 counties. Tons of severe thunderstorms all day long. And yeah, now it's hailing. Ugh.

Be careful and I hope all of you will be OK.
Trish

 

[Muushka]

Stopher, stay safe. Let us hear when it is all done.

 

[I Book He Pays]

Hi Muushka:

Me too! Her name is how we became buds. Kindred spirits of sorts.
I the booker, Mr Muush is the payer

So true with both of us! We book, the guys pay! I like that deal, don't you?Of course the look on DH's face when I give him the "great news" is priceless.

Ooooh, I forgot to mention the dues thing when I invited I Book!

And don't forget the pledges

Trish, did I tell you they were nice??

You are so right! I'm enjoying this thread already!

Trish