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

[jimmytammy]

Went to MK last night, ate way too much at LTT, but it was very tasty. Got to see the last bit of the new show where they show pics from the day up on the castle. Pretty cool effect. Saw bits and pieces of Elec. parade from Mad Tea Party area. Mainly rode rides.
Today, AnnieT is going for some training through DVC that she and 9 others have been selected for, so she is dropping DH off, and we are gonna go to HS for a few hrs then meet her at Epcot after training. Eating at Via Napoli later all together. Hoping to see Illum. tonight.

 

[skylynx]

I'm jealous jimmytammy about being at WDW today...Chicago's winter has returned with freezing temperatures and snow. DS15 is off to WDW Saturday with his high school orchestra...the rest of the family will stay home this time.

But the good news...we're one step closer to our VWL add-on purchase being final...passed ROFR today (in just 19 days). So, in honor of that, and because y'all said you like pictures, here's a photo from Sept 2010 of the real deal original in Yellowstone!

 

[Muushka]

Wow, that place looks just like you-know-where!

Woohoo passing ROFR!

 

[Corinne]

Ok, back to my pixie/moose dust request of a couple of weeks ago.

Kathy, sending prayers your way. Keep thinking positive thoughts.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hang in there twokats ! Continued prayer, positive thoughts and HOPE that this will all be cured.

 

[DizGirl20]

Eating at Via Napoli later all together.

Oh we have a reservation there in a few weeks. Would love to hear all about it, esp what you might recommend!

But the good news...we're one step closer to our VWL add-on purchase being final...passed ROFR today (in just 19 days).

Congrats! We're @ day 10 of the ROFR process... Wow I hope mine passes that quickly. It's our first VWL contract and I can hardly stand the wait!

TWOKATS - Even though I am new to this group, best wishes for tomorrow. You have the right outlook and that is the best medicine.

 

[horselover]

Eating at Via Napoli later all together. Hoping to see Illum. tonight.

Yum! I hope it was good. I was so excited to see that Via Napoli will now have a by the slice take-out spot. I don't have a reservation for my next trip (in 2 more days!!!!) but I will likely spot by for a slice. Delicious pizza!

But the good news...we're one step closer to our VWL add-on purchase being final...passed ROFR today (in just 19 days).

Congratulations & thanks for the pic!

 

[twokats]

Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. I will keep you all in the loop.

 

[stopher1]

Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes. I will keep you all in the loop.

Oh yes Kathy - you will definitely be in my prayers too.

 

[LeslieLou]

Hi VWL Groupies!

I just found out we passed ROFR on our first DVC purchase - of course, VWL!

Just wanted to see if I can join the group?

 

[stopher1]

Hi VWL Groupies!

I just found out we passed ROFR on our first DVC purchase - of course, VWL!

Just wanted to see if I can join the group?

Welcome! That's so awesome. Congratulations.

 

[franandaj]

Ok, back to my pixie/moose dust request of a couple of weeks ago. We got the biopsy back and I will be having surgery this Friday the 25th. The lump was breast cancer. I will be having a lumpectomy and they will also remove a few lymph nodes. After I heal about a month they will then do about 6 weeks of radiation. That is the plan as of right now. We have a bright outlook as of right now and I have not had any really bad feelings, just want to get it over with. Coming in the middle of tax season has not been good for me. Hopefully I will only be down a couple of days and then back to work for me.

Best wishes and good vibes to you, I hope everything goes well!

Hi VWL Groupies!

I just found out we passed ROFR on our first DVC purchase - of course, VWL!

Just wanted to see if I can join the group?

Congrats! Welcome! I just passed and closed my contract too.

 

[quirty30]

Hi again. Just caught up on about a half dozen pages of posts. Nicole and Kat, I know you don't know me 'cause I'm new around here, but my heart goes out to you both.

Too many quotes to respond to so I'll just make some general comments. I didn't take what Dean said personally...and I know what he meant about that little smidgen of lake view I had (by the way, it was room 5519.) The combination of woods, pool and lake was just lovely and such a nice contrast to the parks....I wish I'd had more time to sit out on the balcony to enjoy it. And I can't wait to stay at VWL again.

You are all so right that this thread is a nice escape from some of the "snarkiness" found elsewhere on the boards (though I made some snarky observations myself this trip and posted on the Theme Parks strategy thread earlier tonight.)

Also thought I'd share that we tried the DxDP for the middle 2 nights of our 4 night stay. Oh my goodness, never again. I had a Fantasmic Package at HBD booked, as well as Yak & Yeti, and you can't use TiW at either. Also had LeCellier and Via Napoli booked, so DxDP seemed the way to go (and we also wanted new mugs.) Now I will tell you honestly, I am a big woman. I love to eat. But it really was too much food for me. The worst was Via Napoli - all those carbs. I mean it was very good food but I would have been happier if I could have sat and rested for an hour after the appetizers. We even waited to order our main course, but it still came out too fast. Oh, but definitely try the arancini and the zeppole - lol. Pizza & pasta were good too, but I'd be happy with appetizers and dessert only. I think that's how I would prefer to eat at Disney all the time - like Cobb Salad & Grapefruit Cake at HBD, or the Lobster Salad & chocolate trio at Le Cellier. Indulgent but not gutbusting

 

[Dizny Dad]

LeslieLou -

WELCOME HOME!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I'm jealous jimmytammy about being at WDW today...Chicago's winter has returned with freezing temperatures and snow. DS15 is off to WDW Saturday with his high school orchestra...the rest of the family will stay home this time.

But the good news...we're one step closer to our VWL add-on purchase being final...passed ROFR today (in just 19 days). So, in honor of that, and because y'all said you like pictures, here's a photo from Sept 2010 of the real deal original in Yellowstone!

Cool ! Closest we have here in PA is the Great Wolf Lodge.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Eating at Via Napoli later all together. Hoping to see Illum. tonight.

My daughter just ate here on her spring break trip to WDW. She said it was really good. Servers were excellent. Glad you're having fun JT !

 

[horselover]

Hi VWL Groupies!

I just found out we passed ROFR on our first DVC purchase - of course, VWL!

Just wanted to see if I can join the group?

Congratulations & welcome to the groupies! Now go grab yourself a little moose siggie from page 1 & you'll be official!

1 more sleep to go!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey all
Well last full day at WDW, but we are going to make the most of it. Heading to Kona for lunch, then maybe DS and I will head to MK and do a few things. Going to Braves game at 6 with friends from down here.

AnnieT and her DH are doing well. She will be in a meeting today with DVC higher ups to give feedback on things as a DVC ASA. She also is going to add some feedback as owner and other owners feedback(wonder who that could be). I told her hello form all who know her and she says hi back.

We went to Via Napoli last night and it was wonderful. HL, I remember you giving it a thumbs up and was very much looking forward to it. The pizza was great, we got some with It. Sausage, which I normally dont care for, but it was very good. Tammy and shared a lasagne, this I dindt feel was as tasty as pizza. DD got Candele, very good, I would order that one again. DS had spaghetti with meatballs. He liked it. Annie and her DH got a large pizza, not sure about toppings, but they enjoyed. So thumbs up for all.
Really nice place, waitstaff great. Alan had stopped to watch a show near front of pavilion and we were being seated quick, so after getting him, we were trying to get back inside and a little Italian girl was saying we needed ressies to get in and I was trying to explain my family was right there waving at me to come on. She didnt understand my Southern Italian, so I thought Alan and I were going to be shut off from eating. It was funny, poor girl couldnt understand me, and we couldnt understand her

Saw Pam Brody at R&C. Had read about her but never stopped by. So we spoke with her for 20 mins or so, she shared her life and about being on Ed Sullivan, and knowing Bob Hope. Wonderful lady!

This may be my last post before reality kicks back in, but will live it up the remaining moments I have.

Congrats to the new owners, and Moose Dust to those still waiting on ROFR. And welcome to all the newbies. You have most def. found the happiest place on the DIS boards!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi VWL Groupies!

I just found out we passed ROFR on our first DVC purchase - of course, VWL!

Just wanted to see if I can join the group?

Hi LeslieLou.....

HOME !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hey all
Well last full day at WDW, but we are going to make the most of it.

Noooo ! Say it isn't so ! That went by way too fast ! Enjoy your last day to the fullest JT---as I know you will