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

[twinklebug]

Grannie, my thoughts & prayers are with your daughter. I hope she's better soon! My eldest is in college too - we forget how much stress is on the kids, particularly at finals time. Hopefully the Christmas break will help.

You and your wife are wonderful parents to forgo your trip to support her.

 

[franandaj]

Stopher: Thanks for all the random trivia and pictures and stuff!

Granny: Hope your daughter is OK

I am reading your Harry Potter trip report, it is wonderful!

Thanks! I'm now less than 11 mos away! Reservations have been made, if everything works out, I may even be an owner at the Lodge before the 7 month window and I can switch my reservaton over!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Granny - My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter and family.

Stopher - when you went last night to see WOC does that mean you didn't get or need a fastpass? Or were they still available? Since I was there for the madness of opening day I'm not certain how it's all working now.
BTW - I'm certain you made an excellent choice to skip the group dinner and "forced" fun night - I just love that name for it! Having done way too many conferences I tend to skip them myself now. I'd have picked DL too!!

 

[cheer4bison]

Stopher, your pictures and video make me want to include DL on my vacation schedule as soon as possible! Looks amazing.

Granny, sorry to hear that your daughter is not feeling well. I wish all kids could have selfless parents like you.

 

[DiznyDi]

I'm sitting here doing my final 'catch-up' on the thread before we head out in the morning. So sorry, Granny that we won't have the pleasure of making your acquaintance. I can't think of a better reason to cancel a trip though than to support family. Prayers for your daughter that she is able to rise above her health issues and face the holidays good as new.

I've thoroughly enjoyed your pictures stopher as well as the dialogue that accompanies them. So much history. Thanks for taking the time to explain the finer points of Disneyland to those of us that have never been there.

To all of our Groupie friends that we're leaving behind, we'll miss you but will think about you every now and again. And for those that we'll be meeting, let the fun begin!

See you at the Lodge!

 

[stopher1]

Stopher - when you went last night to see WOC does that mean you didn't get or need a fastpass? Or were they still available? Since I was there for the madness of opening day I'm not certain how it's all working now.
BTW - I'm certain you made an excellent choice to skip the group dinner and "forced" fun night - I just love that name for it! Having done way too many conferences I tend to skip them myself now. I'd have picked DL too!!

Oh me too Kathy, me too. I am so very glad with the choice I made. I'm hoping to make the same choice tomorrow night!

I have seen WOC 4x this trip, and only 1x did I have a FP for it. Two of the times the CM at the checkpoint was just like, eh, go ahead. The other time without the FP (last night), it was crazy packed. They were NOT letting anyone in without a FP. They directed me around to under Silly Symphony Swings, or around up the bridge and in front of Toy Story. When I started to walk up the bridge, I stopped at a CM and just asked him if that area was FP or not. He said it was, but asked if I didn't have one. I said no, he asked how many were in my party. I said one, and he said, "here, just stand here" and lifted the rope for me. I thanked him and waited for the show to start.

As Christmas gets closer, the show will definitely be more packed.

 

[Granny]

Oh Granny I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that your daughter will be okay. I'll be praying for her.

Oh Granny I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your daughter is ok. Hugs & prayers going out to all of you.

Granny, so sorry to hear about your trip! Take care of your daughter, she's much more important.

You too Granny. Please give my love and well wishes to your daughter. Keep us in the loop. Let us know if we can help. Prayer request are our speciality.

Granny, sorry to hear about your daughter. I hope that she gets better soon.

Grannie, my thoughts & prayers are with your daughter. I hope she's better soon! My eldest is in college too - we forget how much stress is on the kids, particularly at finals time. Hopefully the Christmas break will help.

Granny: Hope your daughter is OK

Granny - My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter and family.

Granny, sorry to hear that your daughter is not feeling well. I wish all kids could have selfless parents like you.

I'm sitting here doing my final 'catch-up' on the thread before we head out in the morning. So sorry, Granny that we won't have the pleasure of making your acquaintance. I can't think of a better reason to cancel a trip though than to support family. Prayers for your daughter that she is able to rise above her health issues and face the holidays good as new.

As we wander through life, there will always be good times and challenging times. During those challenging times the support of friends is such a boost. And such caring from people I've never met! Amazing!

Your good wishes and especially prayers are really appreciated. Thank you all.

 

[wildernessDad]

 

[Muushka]

As we wander through life, there will always be good times and challenging times. During those challenging times the support of friends is such a boost. And such caring from people I've never met! Amazing!

Your good wishes and especially prayers are really appreciated. Thank you all.

Add me to the list of the prayer warriors. I hope everything is all right with your daughter. Hugs to you and Mrs Granny.

 

[Muushka]

And just a few days early, 4 to be exact, a very special day!

Happy Birthday Twinklebug!

Twinklebug's birthday will be on Monday, so we will be wishing her a Happy Birthday from Walt's train room!


Give it up for Twinklebug!

 

[Muushka]

Hi. It's me again......

Just hoping that the meet today is a very special, fun one.

And I have a question. Does anyone know what type of inputs the TVs at VWL have?
We want to watch Netflix from the computer and hook it up to the tv. Thanks!

 

[jimmytammy]

Jill The tree is beautiful as always. Im ashamed to say we havent gotten any pics of the Lodge so far, but feel sure we will before long

We had comp. issues all day yesterday, so never able to check in, other than a reply to Granny. We are sad he and his DW cant be here, but knowing Granny the way I have gotten to know him, he wouldnt be anywhere else but by his DDs side. If you ever have a chance to meet him, dont pass it up, as we all know, he is a great guy.

Barb, my comp. whiz of a DW will check the back of the TV and see what will work. I looked, all I see is a bunch of plug ins that look confusing to me

Chefs de France was wonderful! French Onion soup must be had. We are going to make from their recipe once home. Tammy and i split veg. lasagne, DD had Ham and Cheese sand., both really good, DS had glorified mac and cheese, he didnt care for it but i liked it.

DW just cooked some muffins so going to go now! Muffin smells in Lodge fit really good with theming

 

[stopher1]

Again, a show like this is much better in person than on the internet, but I know that some of you might not be able to get out here for a while - years maybe. I wanted to share it, but Photobucket has a 10 minute limit, and the video is 27 minutes long.

If I find a way to get it uploaded, I'll post a link. Can't wait til we're back here in 4 weeks with the actual videocam to get a better recording.

Ok, so I found this link last night here on the DIS regarding WOC, and it's a much better video image than anything I've seen yet other than the show itself.

It has a 9:42 video clip.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/california-adventure/california-adventure-entertainment.htm#Worldofcolor

 

[Muushka]

Thanks JT, and T!

Stopher, we will enjoy that link tonight. Mr Muush loves that stuff too! Thank you

 

[sleepydog25]

Two wake-ups and a short drive from arriving "home". . . . .

 

[Anna114]

Has anyone else been noting some of the prices for the lower point contracts for VWL? People are asking $85-$90. Holy moly. Does anyone else think that is very high? These folks are not budging on their price. Maybe it's me?

 

[wildernessDad]

Has anyone else been noting some of the prices for the lower point contracts for VWL? People are asking $85-$90. Holy moly. Does anyone else think that is very high? These folks are not budging on their price. Maybe it's me?

Typically, lower point contracts can go at a higher price, because people spend less to become a DVC member. How low were the points in the contract?

 

[Anna114]

Typically, lower point contracts can go at a higher price, because people spend less to become a DVC member. How low were the points in the contract?

I do know they are they are more since I purchased to smaller contracts (75, 50 & 43) but these are 50 points. I've been watching the prices for over 2 years now and really don't remember seeing VWL for that much. I don't remember seeing higher then $80

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Welcome back DLI!!! How exciting - a last minute trip to WDW!!!! What an awesome present!! Maybe we'll run into each other.

Would love to see you there. Too bad we can't take our babies!!!!

Dixie Landings! I love that place!! That is a wonderful surprise. I am sorry we will be leaving when you arrive.
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I have never stayed there before so I'm glad to hear how much you like it!

This morning was our scheduled flight to Orlando for a few days of WDW and Groupie Meets. Unfortunately, I have to cancel that trip. My older daughter has some health issues and we need to be with her. She goes to college 200 miles away and could use our support.


Be well, my friends.

Granny you have my prayers too for your daughter. I hope everything will be okay.

 

[Muushka]

Never stayed at Dixie Landings???? If we didn't own at VWL, you would not be able to pry me from that place! We love the mansions a bit more than the more family area (bayou?), but they both have that wonderful food court and our favorite place to sit, right by the water wheel. Love the boats that go to DTD. Can you tell we love that place! Let me know how you like it when you come back.