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

[sleepydog25]

I just want to say thanks to everyone so far - you sure are the friendliest group of people! - and I truly hope that my contract passes ROFR so I can hang out here some more with you guys! I don't want to jinx myself but if/when it passes, I'll let you know cause we will get it for an amazing price. We also own at AKV. Does anyone else own there? I think I must really be drawn to the "lodge" atmosphere. Both resorts just seem so homey and cozy to me. Are there any VWL locations that are considered to be more "desirable" than others? Already thinking ahead to when I make my first reservation! This ROFR process is going to kill me, but I've been through it before. Good things come to those who wait!

As Granny said, the only "bad" view is at the far, far end of the hallway near the dumpster, but having stayed down there once, it wasn't all that bad--it was more of a peripheral vision thing for me. I usually ask for a pool view as many of those rooms allow nice vistas of the mother Lodge, the pool, and a bit of the lake. Otherwise, everything is woods, woods, and more woods--but I like that!

 

[Muushka]

A Groupie girls meet sounds like fun!

Had a rough start to our morning here. DH woke me up at 5am because he went into the kitchen and the floor was flooded. We have a clogged pipe that caused the dishwasher to not drain properly and drained it all out onto our floor. Ugh! We have a laminate floor in our kitchen and it sucked up some water, so there is some buckling in a few spots. Eventually we wanted to replace that floor anyway, but it still stinks and wasn't a fun way to wake up.

Plus, like Ink said its snowing here in WI again today. Winter feels as if it will never end.

On the bright side, less than 2 months now until I'm at the Lodge!!!

Oh what a yucky way to wake up. But on the bright side, new floors!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey Barb

You knew us guys among the groupies were going to sabotage that girl get together anyway, didnt you?

Next time, you need to do things behind our backs so we wont know whats going on. Most of the time Im clueless, so it wouldnt have taken much to pull the wool over my eyes!

 

[jimmytammy]

The older I get, the earlier I get up, and the sooner I go to bed! Anybody know how to remedy that?

 

[Dizny Dad]

The older I get, the earlier I get up, and the sooner I go to bed! Anybody know how to remedy that?

It's just the Circle of Life! I have to say the same thing about me; morning alarm at 4:58AM, office by 6AM; in bed by 9:30 PM (if I can make it!). It hasn't always been like that. Unfortunately, our trips to The World reflect very much the same schedule, maybe shifted by an hour (since I'm on "vacation")!

But the cool part is, I don't want to be "remedied".

Jimmy - let's just hope that the Groupie Girl Meet is in the afternoon!

 

[eliza61]

The older I get, the earlier I get up, and the sooner I go to bed! Anybody know how to remedy that?

Fountain of youth? LOL.

The old guy and I went to Las Vegas for New Years eve!! Not sure if you've been, but they close the strip down to vehicle traffic on NYE and the casinoes host fireworks at midnight, along with almost every casino is having a varity of parties.

Needless to say, we got up early, did a little sight seeing, had a fabulous dinner, saw a dance troupe at the Monte Carlo and then..... fell asleep by 10 pm thereby missing the firework show. On the one day where you are supposed to be up at midnight to bring in the New Year.

We blame it on the fact that there is a 3 hour time difference between Jersey and Nevada. So technically when we went to bed at 10, it was actually 1 am in NJ.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Aaaagh, I knew Sid the squid would be my downfall. Thanks Maria but unfortunately we pushed back our trip by 2 days. Sid is thinking about going to the University of Miami (yeah, like that's gonna happen) so we're going to Miami for 2 days so we can check it out. If I have to eat Ramien noodles in order to pay his tuition I really think he should go some place cold and snowy like University of Buffalo or North Dakota.

Hey eliza.....I understand.....bummer...but I understand. I also get the whole Ramen Noodle concept !!! College tuition is killer. I will have THREE kids in college next fall.....and if you count me, because I went back too, that makes FOUR. Can you say totally broke ?!!! Dh and I are splurging on an Oct Magic cruise. It's just he and I and we have NEVER ever taken a vacation alone except for a 2 night weekend 12 years ago. He and I have been married almost 25 years. So to have not taken a vacation without the kids never even occurred to us before my friend, who is a travel agent and is going with us, booked us for a good rate. We are feeling guilty about it though.
Good luck visiting U of Miami !!!!

 

[horselover]

I just want to say thanks to everyone so far - you sure are the friendliest group of people! - and I truly hope that my contract passes ROFR so I can hang out here some more with you guys! I don't want to jinx myself but if/when it passes, I'll let you know cause we will get it for an amazing price. We also own at AKV. Does anyone else own there? I think I must really be drawn to the "lodge" atmosphere. Both resorts just seem so homey and cozy to me. Are there any VWL locations that are considered to be more "desirable" than others? Already thinking ahead to when I make my first reservation! This ROFR process is going to kill me, but I've been through it before. Good things come to those who wait!

I own at AKV too. AKV was our very 1st contract. We've only been able to stay there once so far. I'm looking forward to staying there again & next time in a savannah view room. You have excellent taste in accommodations!

Ok, you guys are going have to post your 2012 dates, I may have to sneak away for 2 days and say hello. Think I could get away with saying I'm just popping into the city by way of Orlando?

That sounds perfectly logical to me!

It's just the Circle of Life! I have to say the same thing about me; morning alarm at 4:58AM, office by 6AM; in bed by 9:30 PM (if I can make it!). It hasn't always been like that. Unfortunately, our trips to The World reflect very much the same schedule, maybe shifted by an hour (since I'm on "vacation")!

But the cool part is, I don't want to be "remedied".

Jimmy - let's just hope that the Groupie Girl Meet is in the afternoon!

 

[MiaSRN62]

We also own at AKV. Does anyone else own there?

Hi DisGirl....
Even though I consider myself a pretty loyal VWL Groupie I don't own there
We own AKV and BLT. And yes, AKV does remind me to a significant degree to WL/VWL. I believe it is the same architect at both. But there is something about the surrounding grounds at WL/VWL that just shouts out to me.
Aside from the savanna, I'm not particularly drawn to the surrounding grounds at AKV. When I walk around WL/VWL just feels so awesome. We chose AKV and BLT because we're a family of 5. Having that sleeper chair and extra bathroom makes a big difference to us. But I long for a VWL contract.......ahhhh....one day.......

 

[blossomz]

Hi everyone! Back from my midwinter break! Visited the BCV for the night before the cruise and actually got a great room very near the elevators! Had dinner at Kouzzina and enjoyed it quite a bit! Then off to the Dream..and boy is it! She is a beautiful ship and definitely feels bigger. Absolutely LOVED the Duck! So much fun! Last night of the cruise was very rough! Many got sea sick! The it was home to our beloved Lodge to which I havent been since Stan retired. It felt so good to be home! We had the last room on the first floor by the gate that says no admittance. It was extremely peaceful. No bus noise because they are rehanging the area and the buses were moved over to the parking lot. Met the new Rang er, but his name escapes me. Best thing was that Cora remembered me when we checked in and so did the bell services guy! Too funny. Nothi g like sitting in the hot tub late at night after a long day in the parks!

 

[DizGirl20]

The only "bad" view at VWL is the infamous "Dumpster View" that overlooks the maintenance area at the far end of the building on the bus side of the resort. So many people tend to ask for the "lake side". Aside from that, you're pretty much going to see....woods. That works perfectly with the theming.

Best of luck to you and your ROFR process.

OK so if I say "lake side" I will hopefully avoid the Dumpster View?! Does anyone have a picture of this Dreaded View (I notice you guys are pretty good at posting pictures)?!

Sent my paperwork in today for ROFR. So the wait begins...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

OK so if I say "lake side" I will hopefully avoid the Dumpster View?! Does anyone have a picture of this Dreaded View (I notice you guys are pretty good at posting pictures)?!

Sent my paperwork in today for ROFR. So the wait begins...

Well, since you asked! Not a view from a room but of the area so you can see it.

This lovely creature didn't seem to mind the view:

And looking back from the service area gate towards the villas.

 

[tea pot]

Hi all I just wanted to Pop in and say HI
Only to learn that I'm 5 pages behind
I hate when I let this happen!
Hope to catch up some time today
I did scan back a little so..... when is this Groupie Girl...? Guy Meet?
You know I'm always ready for a Groupie Meet

Take care and stay well Groupies

 

[Granny]

OK so if I say "lake side" I will hopefully avoid the Dumpster View?! Does anyone have a picture of this Dreaded View (I notice you guys are pretty good at posting pictures)?!

Sent my paperwork in today for ROFR. So the wait begins...

It's really not as dreadful as some would make it out to be. If you look down and to the left from a couple of rooms you'll see this:

If you look straight ahead or to the right, you'll see trees. From my understanding, there are no odors coming from the service area. However, there can be some noise from time to time.

All in all, it's not horrible. I've had worse room locations at BWV and BCV. But we believe in full disclosure here, so now you know!

 

[Muushka]

Welcome back TP and Bloss

Bloss, your cruise sounds wonderful. Maybe when that new ship comes out and has the 7 nighters, we will splurge on DCL.

TP yup Groupie Girl Gathering, with the fellas!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . Maybe when that new ship comes out and has the 7 nighters, we will splurge on DCL. . . . . .

Is that the cruise you are taking the rest of us on? Cool, a NEW ship! Why use the old when NEW will DO!

 

[Muushka]

Is that the cruise you are taking the rest of us on? Cool, a NEW ship! Why use the old when NEW will DO!

 

[jimmytammy]

Dad Afternoon meets are the best!! Works for me

Eliza Arent they going to be searching for that Fountain in the upcoming Pirates movie? If so, I may want to join that voyage! Capt. Jack, move over, here I come

 

[DizGirl20]

Thanks for posting the dumpster pics! I would be bummed if this was the view we got during our first stay @ VWL but what can you do. I think if there were to be noise from the dumpster - that would bug me more than the view. On a separate note, I sent in the paperwork for our contract... but for some reason the seller is dragging his/her feet. Ugh! They have until Tuesday to sign. Just want it in by the 3/20 deadline. I have gone the resale route before but for some reason I am very anxious about this one. I just want to be able to post that I am a VWL Owner!!!

 

[medic318]

Dw, ds, dd, and myself had the good luck to get a 1 bedroom in October. Friends of ours are staying at FW in their camper so we wanted to be as close as possible to them. Between reading the different reviews online and this thread, I am very excited. VWL sound like a great place! We have stayed at SSR and also had a THV. Definitely looking forward to October.