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

[wildernessDad]

Wow WD I remember when you had quite a lot of days to go. Can't believe you are down to 3 now!!!! Hope you have a great trip!

Thank you!

 

[twinklebug]

Also...keep an eye out for this guy!

Mickey at Wilderness Lodge?!! That I'd LOVE to see.

Great news about your daughter Grannie! You really made my day, along with a touch of positive news from my old workplace - they were supposed to have 12 people laid off today, but the wfrs are being held off until January.

MUSHY - Thank you so much for the early birthday wishes They mean so mcuh more than you'll know. Have a great time in Disney and have a piece of cake for me

 

[DiznyDi]

We're fresh out of the Groupie meet. What great fun! Let's see, HelenK, JT and family, Ranger Stan and Sweetie (Carolyn), AnnieT along with her husband, Happydinks - both of them, and DiznyDi/Dad gathered around the tables in the Carolwood Pacific Room. Inkmahm, we're sorry you weren't able to join us! We enjoyed Jimmy's icebreaker game and were even stumped a few times. It was wonderful to meet those whom we have corresponded with via the Dis. Pictures were taken, but I'll let T of JT do the posting. It is cold here, but even a cold day in Florida is better than a snowy day in Ohio. Temps were up today and were enjoyable. MK was crazy with the taping of the Christmas parade. Taping should wind up tomorrow.
The Lodge is wonderful as always. There's a photopass photographer in the lobby that I didn't remember from our previous visits.
Thinking about you all!

 

[Dizny Dad]

As DiznyDi said, a great time was had by all at the groupie meet.

After resfreshing ourselves back at base camp, we wondered thru the Lobby and spent a little time with Kile, the DVC advanced sales rep in the Lodge Lobby. Kyle is a great example of how DVC should be represented to those that have not yet discovered the Best Kept Secret in The World.

Kyle grew up enjoying the DVC with smart parents teaching him how to enjoy the benefits of DVC membership. Ask him if you can see his pictures of he and family years ago enjoying the magic!

Kyle was a delight to share time with and easily shares his enthusiasm for DVC. Stop when you can and say hi. It will be worth you time.

 

[stopher1]

Hi Groupies!

Well I made it back home safely to Indiana... now to enjoy two sleeps in my own bed, before I head back to the airport Sunday morning to go south! No I won't be staying at the Lodge, but I'll definitely be enjoying the Lodge on Monday! Can't wait for the meet then. Glad to hear the one today was a success.

 

[jimmytammy]

As Dad and Di said, meet went great! We are sorry Inkmahm couldnt make it, but understand. Granny, we shared you and your DWs answers 1st so we got the ball rolling with you. Told you you would be there.

Muushka, icebreaker went off without a hitch! In fact, some side stories were shared along the way which made it work even better.

I promise I will get photos up ASAP when I get comp. savvy Tammy on it. Tryin not to push to much as she is keeping us all in clothes and such(which are sorta important)

We didnt do a park today. After the meet we met some friends that live in Orlando for dinner.

Tomorrow, going to Rose and Crown 1st time...any suggestions on what to order? Been told Bangers and Mash was very good, any news on Sheperds Pie? Open to any thoughts. We have had ressies 3 times and chicken out, so this time, g.o.i.n.g.

 

[KyleRayner]

Get a dedicated 2 bedroom (2 queens in the 2nd bedroom). I'm thinking you and your DW in master bedroom. Two more adults and 2 kids in second bedroom. And one kid in the pull out in the living room. What do you think?

How is the living room? That's usually where we all hang out watching a movie. Will we feel like we're on top of each other? I guess I'm spoiled by the spaciousness of my other home resort OKW!

 

[wildernessDad]

How is the living room? That's usually where we all hang out watching a movie. Will we feel like we're on top of each other? I guess I'm spoiled by the spaciousness of my other home resort OKW!

Smaller than the OKW living room.

 

[wildernessDad]

 

[wildernessDad]

Many of you are traveling or making last minute packing decisions.

I am currently rechecking finances - found a big mistake in my favor. Good! Also charging camera batteries and packing daughter and granddaughter's theme park tickets and our DME vouchers. Thinking about a taxi van to get us all, with wheelchair, to the airport. Will call for that tomorrow. Got to make sure all chargers are packed and ready. Will do that the day of leaving - Monday.

 

[wildernessDad]

I'm climbing the walls!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

I'm climbing the walls!

I bet you are!!! So glad that I will be leaving just a couple of days behind you!!!
We are hoping that DH's back will be okay till then. It has been causing him a lot of pain the last couple of days. Not great timing.

Anybody going to the Merry Mixer on Friday?

 

[bobbiwoz]

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Anybody going to the Merry Mixer on Friday?

Yes, yes! I'll be there with some DFs! The schedule worked out so good for us. We have lunch at the GF, and then we'll take the monorail over to Contemporary.

Anyone else?

Bobbi

PS. It's been a whole year since we last stayed in VWL, and DH and I can't wait to be back there!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yes, yes! I'll be there with some DFs! The schedule worked out so good for us. We have lunch at the GF, and then we'll take the monorail over to Contemporary.

Anyone else?

Bobbi

PS. It's been a whole year since we last stayed in VWL, and DH and I can't wait to be back there!

Woo Hoo!!! I'll be sure to look for you!!! Hope there will be other people there too!

 

[stopher1]

Hello Groupies!

4 inches of snow have fallen today here in Indy. It's been beautiful to watch. DW and DD even went out and made a nice snowman. But my thoughts are in Florida, so limited outdoor time for me... here's a couple of "friends" I got to see while at Disneyland, enjoying the Mark Twain riverboat around Tom Sawyer Island. Naturally I thought of you all...

Like wildernessDad, I'm climbing the walls. Can't wait to be there. Doing some laundry now from the last trip for the next one.

 

[stopher1]

It's Candlelight Processional weekend at Disneyland (yes, it only takes place one weekend still even after all these years out there).

Take a look at the, as the blog says, first official photo of the processional, from 1959. It began in 1958, but I guess they didn't think to take any pictures that year And it does seem strange, since the processional is heading back UP Main Street, from Town Square where the actual performance takes place, but perhaps they didn't yet have that part of the show incorporated yet... I can't say.

Here's the link...

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/12/earliest-official-candelight-photo-from-1959/

I'm so looking forward to my first Candlelight at Epcot this coming Tuesday... but at DL, it's still a processional heading down Main Street, and being performed in Town Square.

 

[jimmytammy]

French Onion soup at Chefs....MMMMMMMMMMM!!!!

Remy

Getting my ears lowered at MK barber shop

 

[jimmytammy]

Our Keys guide...Pluto took her riding stick, messing with her

An almost empty MK, just before the crowd blasts in

L to R Alan and Annie(AnnieT), Ranger Stan and Carolyn, Leslie and Bob(HappyDinks), Diane(DiznyDi) and Rich(DiznyDad), Helen(HelenK), Tammy(TammyNC), Casey, Jimmy(jimmytammy) Kristian is missing from group shot but is in 1st shot with Casey, Stan and Carolyn

 

[tea pot]

Thanks Jimmy for the Pictures
That's one fine Looking bunch of Groupies

DLI and bobbiwoz
We're planning on going to the Merry Mixer on Friday We do have to fly home that day but hope to be able to at least stay about an hour.
Do you know if it starts at 1or 2 pm?
Would love to be able to say Hello

Well I'm just finishing some last minute packing our flight is at 7am tomorrow

Happy Trails to All

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We're here!!!

OKW studio for the night - non-renovated so I'm guessing it's the last time we'll get to see that.

Tired after the cross country flight but loving being here.

It is cooler!!! Be certain to bring warm clothes and maybe hat and gloves!!!!! We thought we packed well and hopefuly will be warm but are wondering a bit if we should have brought even warmer items.
And DH forgot his Mickey stocking hat. I have mine though!

Weeeeee~~!!!!

We've been looking forward to this. We move to BLT tomorrow and my nieces arrive in the afternoon. Then we'll be joined by my cousin on Tuesday. Going to be fun.

Safe travels to all who are heading this direction!