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

[tea pot]

Guess what, groupies?!

As of today, I now have a vacation countdown to share with you. Any guesses why?

Only 29 days until I fly south to see the Mouse (and the Moose)!

Jill

Woo Hoo

Congrats! Looking forward to hearing all the details and
hope you can make it to the Groupie Meet

 

[tea pot]

A grateful heart for all who served and prayers for those serving now.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Way to go Jill!!!!!


Question for the experts - when do the trees & decorations normally go up in the Lodge?

Last year we were at the lodge until Nov 16th and still no tree. If I remember correctly some people posted that it was up by the end of that week. While we were there the Gingerbread house at the GF was almost completed and a few of the other resorts were getting the decorations up. I had done some searching on this subject prior to our trip and it seemed like that week was often when it went up. Sometimes early in the week and then, like last year, sometimes a little later in the week.

Planning for next year Julie? I'm trying to decide what we'll do and have tossed around the idea of Nov. Catching F&W again would be nice too though so maybe early Nov. Decisions, decisions.

 

[twokats]

HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Have a great day any moose vets out there.

Jill...CONGRATULATIONS!!!

And I join Eliza in wishing any veterans out there a wonderful day with our warmest gratitude.

Jill!!! You go girl!! Make the Groupies proud.

Thank you Eliza, for the reminder that today is Veterans Day.

Thank you Vets and their families.

A big DITTO! Thanks for your service.

A grateful heart for all who served and prayers for those serving now.

I give a big thanks also and am very proud to be married to an Air Force vet and as ya'll know my son is still in the Army National Guard!!!

Also Congrats to Jill!!!

 

[Inkmahm]

A grateful heart for all who served and prayers for those serving now.

Amen.

 

[stopher1]

HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Have a great day any moose vets out there.

A big DITTO! Thanks for your service.

A grateful heart for all who served and prayers for those serving now.

I give a big thanks also and am very proud to be married to an Air Force vet and as ya'll know my son is still in the Army National Guard!!!

Also Congrats to Jill!!!

Amen.

Me too. Here's what I posted on Facebook this morning in honor of the day...

A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, & there are too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact. HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY and THANK YOU to all my Veteran friends and family members

I am very humbled and honored by all of those I call friends and family members who have served - and for all the rest of those that I don't even know who have served our nation. Happy Veteran's Day to all.

 

[eliza61]

Yeah, it's Friday....

I was driving across the Ben Franklin bridge yesterday going to class when I saw a billboard advertising tryout for the next season of Survivor. For 3 secs I thought "hey maybe I'll go down and apply". I almost hit the concrete barrier from laughing so hard .....

For all those going to the lodge.

 

[jimmytammy]

Me too. Here's what I posted on Facebook this morning in honor of the day...

A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, & there are too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact. HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY and THANK YOU to all my Veteran friends and family members

I am very humbled and honored by all of those I call friends and family members who have served - and for all the rest of those that I don't even know who have served our nation. Happy Veteran's Day to all.

What a great way to define a veteran, thank you for sharing

I too(a day late) want to thank all who served, their families as well for the sacrifices made to keep us free. My dad, drafted during Korean War, feels to this day that he shouldnt get any fanfare for his service. He is 79 now. I told him he was as deserving as any, though his job didnt put him on the front lines, his job no doubt was just as important. I made him aware that most military members on avg. havent had to fire a weapon at enemies, but that is good. That means all who have served or still serving are doing what is required of them. It takes a team.

 

[jimmytammy]

WAY TO GO JILL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details...where are you staying, how long will you be there, etc.??

 

[stopher1]

What a great way to define a veteran, thank you for sharing

I too(a day late) want to thank all who served, their families as well for the sacrifices made to keep us free. My dad, drafted during Korean War, feels to this day that he shouldnt get any fanfare for his service. He is 79 now. I told him he was as deserving as any, though his job didnt put him on the front lines, his job no doubt was just as important. I made him aware that most military members on avg. havent had to fire a weapon at enemies, but that is good. That means all who have served or still serving are doing what is required of them. It takes a team.

This past Monday night, in honor of Veteran's Day early, our Scoutmaster introduced to the Troop and amazing Veteran who regaled us all with some fascinating stories of his days on Iwo Jima. He was there at the raising of the flag. He was there through a hard fought, bloody battle. At 17 he was drafted into the Marine Corps, and at nearly 19 was sent off with the rest of the company to Iwo. He's now 85, and only one of about 800 remaining survivors. He told us how he doesn't feel he is a hero at all - he was just doing the job assigned to him.

THEN when his presentation was complete, we were treated to a current Army Intelligence officer (the dad of one of our Scouts), who was going to be returning to Baghdad the very next day for yet another tour of duty over there, who presented the Troop with the most recent flag that has been flying over Saddam's former "Victory over America Palace" (which as he so nicely said, "has quite a few more windows in it since Saddam built it... in the roof, the walls..." ) and a special framed certificate by an upper officer (can't remember the rank right now) over there that it indeed flew over the palace on July 4. So now the Troop has a military grade, all-weather flag that we can proudly fly on campouts and the like and not worry about the weather damaging it. It was a neat night, to say the least.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Hi Groupies,

I am checking in from the BWV. We are in a 1 BR overlooking the quiet pool and Community Hall. Unfortunately I left my card reader on my desk at work so I won't be able to post any pics until we get home.

We spent the day at Hollywood Studios yesterday. Crowds were not too bad. The Osbourne lights were on but still a bit early to get in the holiday mood. We also stayed and braved the crowds to see Fantasmic, something we have not done in over 5 years. Glad we did it as my son was only 5 the last time we watched it and he really seemed to enjoy it now. We are doing the Christmas Party at MK tonight so I guess we should get in the holiday mood soon..lol.

Eliza - Those pics inspired me to make a stop at the lodge on our way to MK. Need my roaring forks cupcake!

 

[cheer4bison]

WAY TO GO JILL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Details...where are you staying, how long will you be there, etc.??

Thanks so much for all the warm wishes, Groupies! No doubt about it, you are the best!

I'm still waiting to hear the details of the magical Walt Disney World Moms Panel training trip. All I know for sure is that we will be there from December 10th through the 14th. A Disney representative will likely be calling today to schedule my flights. Hopefully I will know more after that conversation.

It looks like I will just miss the second of the groupie meets. Bummer! But that will not deter me from trying to connect with as many of you as possible while you are still there. Would love to at least say "hi" and distribute some well-deserved groupie hugs!

I'll keep you posted as I hear more.

By the way, if a spectacular lady name Courtney stops by on our thread to say "hi" please give her a warm groupies welcome. I met her through the selection process and discovered that she shares our love of the lodge. I encouraged her to join our happy band.

 

[Granny]

Only on this thread would people get excited to see a picture of elevator doors!

They are one of my favorite details at VWL...thanks for the picture Eliza!

 

[sleepydog25]

Yeah, it's Friday....

I was driving across the Ben Franklin bridge yesterday going to class when I saw a billboard advertising tryout for the next season of Survivor. For 3 secs I thought "hey maybe I'll go down and apply". I almost hit the concrete barrier from laughing so hard .....

For all those going to the lodge.

I enjoyed the pics so much, I'm repeating them. . .22 days. . .

 

[Granny]

I too(a day late) want to thank all who served, their families as well for the sacrifices made to keep us free. My dad, drafted during Korean War, feels to this day that he shouldnt get any fanfare for his service. He is 79 now. I told him he was as deserving as any, though his job didnt put him on the front lines, his job no doubt was just as important. I made him aware that most military members on avg. havent had to fire a weapon at enemies, but that is good. That means all who have served or still serving are doing what is required of them. It takes a team.

Jimmy...thanks for sharing your thoughts and remembrances.

My father was in the Army during WWII...Battle of the Bulge and all that. He never wanted to talk about it until he was in his 70's. I've found that most veterans have a quiet pride about what they did (regardless of whether they saw combat action or not) and prefer not to talk about it much. My guess is it would be hard to describe things to someone who wasn't there.

I am so glad to see our service men and women being thanked all the time now...quite a contrast to the disgraceful way we treated the Vietnamese veterans.

This past Monday night, in honor of Veteran's Day early, our Scoutmaster introduced to the Troop and amazing Veteran who regaled us all with some fascinating stories of his days on Iwo Jima. He was there at the raising of the flag. He was there through a hard fought, bloody battle. At 17 he was drafted into the Marine Corps, and at nearly 19 was sent off with the rest of the company to Iwo. He's now 85, and only one of about 800 remaining survivors. He told us how he doesn't feel he is a hero at all - he was just doing the job assigned to him.

THEN when his presentation was complete, we were treated to a current Army Intelligence officer (the dad of one of our Scouts), who was going to be returning to Baghdad the very next day for yet another tour of duty over there, who presented the Troop with the most recent flag that has been flying over Saddam's former "Victory over America Palace" (which as he so nicely said, "has quite a few more windows in it since Saddam built it... in the roof, the walls..." ) and a special framed certificate by an upper officer (can't remember the rank right now) over there that it indeed flew over the palace on July 4. So now the Troop has a military grade, all-weather flag that we can proudly fly on campouts and the like and not worry about the weather damaging it. It was a neat night, to say the least.

Stopher...wow, what an amazing day for the Troop (and you)! I have to think that the events of your day will be in those boys memories for the rest of their lives. Great that they could hear some of that from a WWII vet...there aren't many left these days.

 

[SantaRay]

This past Monday night, in honor of Veteran's Day early, our Scoutmaster introduced to the Troop and amazing Veteran who regaled us all with some fascinating stories of his days on Iwo Jima. He was there at the raising of the flag. He was there through a hard fought, bloody battle. At 17 he was drafted into the Marine Corps, and at nearly 19 was sent off with the rest of the company to Iwo. He's now 85, and only one of about 800 remaining survivors. He told us how he doesn't feel he is a hero at all - he was just doing the job assigned to him.

THEN when his presentation was complete, we were treated to a current Army Intelligence officer (the dad of one of our Scouts), who was going to be returning to Baghdad the very next day for yet another tour of duty over there, who presented the Troop with the most recent flag that has been flying over Saddam's former "Victory over America Palace" (which as he so nicely said, "has quite a few more windows in it since Saddam built it... in the roof, the walls..." ) and a special framed certificate by an upper officer (can't remember the rank right now) over there that it indeed flew over the palace on July 4. So now the Troop has a military grade, all-weather flag that we can proudly fly on campouts and the like and not worry about the weather damaging it. It was a neat night, to say the least.

What a great troop meeting! I wish the same kind of program could be done at the schools so that all the students could be exposed to some of our nation's finest. My dad was a Navy corpsman attached to a Marine unit in the Pacific theatre during WWII. He made several landings before he was wounded on Iwo Jima while administering aid to a Marine. I wish that he had spoken more of his service before he passed.

 

[gkrykewy]

I'm excited to say that I just made our first VWL reservation as DVC members this morning (at 7 months). We'll be staying 4 nights in a studio. We've stayed at WL once before, but not as DVC members. Can't wait!

Don't worry: we'll take only pictures and leave only footprints(tm)... but not on the carpet!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . .
I am so glad to see our service men and women being thanked all the time now...quite a contrast to the disgraceful way we treated the Vietnamese veterans. . . . .

My brother is very active in our local Vietnam Veterans’ organization, providing lots of community services and fulfilling needs. Their motto "Never Again" refers not to the waging of war (as many used to believe), but to work to be sure service men and women never again return home from war portrayed as baby killers and home burners, but as heroes of service and freedom.

I give my brother and all of the Vietnam era vets a lot of credit for keeping up an image of good community service when they could have held onto the hurt.

Thanks for your service - then and now.

 

[Muushka]

I'm excited to say that I just made our first VWL reservation as DVC members this morning (at 7 months). We'll be staying 4 nights in a studio. We've stayed at WL once before, but not as DVC members. Can't wait!

Don't worry: we'll take only pictures and leave only footprints(tm)... but not on the carpet!

Yay!! Have a great time. Take lots of pictures. Post them here. We really like it when people do that.


GUESS WHAT!!!!!!

The Main Street Electrical Parade will be there when we are there!!!

Stopher!!! Does that rock or what????

I'm not telling Mr. Muush. Another great suprise for him!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Love the MSEP. I can't wait to be there in 24 days.

I need a lot more points because I'd like to stay at VWL from mid November until about December 18. Let's see. How many points would that take? Hmm....

Answer: 1322 points to stay in a 2 bedroom at VWL from November 15, 2010 - December 18, 2010.
1327 points to stay the same dates in 2011.