VWL Lovers & Groupies Thread: Meese-ka, Mice-ka MOOSE-kateers

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Kathy!

 

[Corinne]

Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts!

You got it Ink.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Ink and Stopher Continued prayers for you folks

 

[Granny]

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Well, this is an important change...

I just got off of the phone with MS and they told me some info about the computer upgrade that happened last October. One of the changes was that the computer won't allow one to modify an existing vacation in order to shave and/or add vacation days. It will cancel the reservation and try to rebook. If this is common knowledge, I apologize.

 

[Muushka]

Well, this is an important change...

I just got off of the phone with MS and they told me some info about the computer upgrade that happened last October. One of the changes was that the computer won't allow one to modify an existing vacation in order to shave and/or add vacation days. It will cancel the reservation and try to rebook. If this is common knowledge, I apologize.

That does not sound right. I believe you, but that is just wrong. Some upgrade.

 

[Corinne]

Well, this is an important change...

I just got off of the phone with MS and they told me some info about the computer upgrade that happened last October. One of the changes was that the computer won't allow one to modify an existing vacation in order to shave and/or add vacation days. It will cancel the reservation and try to rebook. If this is common knowledge, I apologize.

That just does not make ANY sense! In the case of adding on a day or days, one could add a new ressie, but if you want to cancel a day or days you risk losing your entire reservation!? That is crazy!

 

[wildernessDad]

That just does not make ANY sense! In the case of adding on a day or days, one could add a new ressie, but if you want to cancel a day or days you risk losing your entire reservation!? That is crazy!

The INFO WAS bogus! I just got off of the phone with another CM and we took care of what I wanted to do. One CAN modify an existing reservation as long as it's within the 11 month time frame so that home resort points are used.

 

[Corinne]

I was going to suggest you call back Wilderness Dad! I will do that with other companies, as customer service can vary greatly and there is often a lack of consistency. Haven't found that to be the case too often with DVC (thank goodness!) but it is bound to happen from time to time.

I am glad it worked out. Did you tell the 2nd person what the other one said? Someone needs to go back to training!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey all

Meant to update sooner about Stan, but with little ones in house plus work plus lack of sleep, I was lurking onlyKnew I may give out less than stellar info so had to wait. Sorry for the long in between. From this point on should be able to update on spot.

Stan sounded well though tired on Tues. He had his test Tues, prelim results either Thurs or Fri. I will wait and call early next week with hopes of good results! He was still in good spirits, spoke of his faith and how the Lord was carrying him all the way. He wanted me to thank all on here praying for him and thanks for all the cards and well wishes.

 

[DiznyDi]

Just can't let the day go by without wishing Kat4Disney a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

 

[blossomz]

Happy Birthday Kathy!!

 

[franandaj]

Happy Birthday Kathy!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

But wait......hold on......big doings tomorrow!

Celebrate the birth of KAT4DISNEY!!!

Happy Birthday KAT4!!!!

So, where shall we dine?? Granny's picking up the tab this time!!​

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KAT4DISNEY!!​

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Have a great day and enjoy!​

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!!!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!

Just can't let the day go by without wishing Kat4Disney a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!

Happy Birthday Kathy!

Groupies are the greatest!!!! Such a nice thing to sign on and see. Thanks all for the wonderful Birthday wishes!!!!

Along with Disney I also love horses and spent the day at the Western States Horse Expo. It's become a tradition in the past several years to either be there or at Disneyland. DH even found a giant turkey leg so it almost seemed like we were in one of the parks!

 

[LeslieLou]

Groupies...I need Help!!

We recently bought a small DVC contract and made reservations past the 7 month mark due to when the closing was. We had 7 nights booked split between AKV and BCV (4 and 3 nights respectively). Of course, WL was not available.

THEN...the military rates came out and we decided to add 2 nights. They had Wilderness Lodge available and of course, it was the best price of all the Deluxes I had to choose from. AND - I would have a chance to stay at my home resort at Christmastime after all!

Here's my dilemma. And it only exists because this is OOP. My current WL reservation is going to cost me $472 for a bunk bed room, 2 nights. I can stay at POFQ or POR for $230...I, for the life of me, cannot decide what I should do.

Can anyone offer any help/suggestions? I really appreciate it!

 

[twinklebug]

Groupies...I need Help!!

We recently bought a small DVC contract and made reservations past the 7 month mark due to when the closing was. We had 7 nights booked split between AKV and BCV (4 and 3 nights respectively). Of course, WL was not available.

THEN...the military rates came out and we decided to add 2 nights. They had Wilderness Lodge available and of course, it was the best price of all the Deluxes I had to choose from. AND - I would have a chance to stay at my home resort at Christmastime after all!

Here's my dilemma. And it only exists because this is OOP. My current WL reservation is going to cost me $472 for a bunk bed room, 2 nights. I can stay at POFQ or POR for $230...I, for the life of me, cannot decide what I should do.

Can anyone offer any help/suggestions? I really appreciate it!

Hi LeslieLou Sorry to hear about not getting your home resort, As a proud owner of AKV, I know you'll love it there too We're trying AKV-Kidani at Christmas this year and I doubt it will let me down.

About your dilemma: Not to scare you, but just to let you know what I experienced so you can make your decision:

I did as you have done my first year of membership: I couldn't get all my nights at VWL, so I rounded out the reservation by booking a cash WL woods view bunk bed room for our last two nights at a ridiculous cost. I was very disappointed. The rooms are tiny even compared to DVC studios, I really missed the kitchenette and worst of all: our "woods view" room was ... err... well, I'll let my post from the Worst views thread tell the story:

We had the room right above this one.... it wasn't much better as one floor up you get the beautiful view of the parking lot off to the right and all the sounds from the bus stop directly in front (that and the pathway are the next set of roof tops out there) comes bouncing right to you at 6:30am (large group of teens arguing every single am). Yes, WL categorized it as a woods view room too. If we hadn't been aching & down with the flu when we changed rooms to our "beloved" WL I would have complained and loudly. Instead I sucked it up. Now I'm mad with myself I didn't say anything as I had paid over $400/nt.

There are at least 6, possibly 8 'sister' rooms in the main lodge that have this or a similar view.

Based on my own experience, If I can't book at the villas or a guaranteed decent view at the main lodge, I'd take POR in a heartbeat! POR is a Beautiful resort - and no bad "views" that I'm aware of there.

 

[sleepydog25]

Groupies...I need Help!!

We recently bought a small DVC contract and made reservations past the 7 month mark due to when the closing was. We had 7 nights booked split between AKV and BCV (4 and 3 nights respectively). Of course, WL was not available.

THEN...the military rates came out and we decided to add 2 nights. They had Wilderness Lodge available and of course, it was the best price of all the Deluxes I had to choose from. AND - I would have a chance to stay at my home resort at Christmastime after all!

Here's my dilemma. And it only exists because this is OOP. My current WL reservation is going to cost me $472 for a bunk bed room, 2 nights. I can stay at POFQ or POR for $230...I, for the life of me, cannot decide what I should do.

Can anyone offer any help/suggestions? I really appreciate it!

As much as I love my VWL, for the chance to save nearly $250 I would take POFQ or POR (esp. the first one) and use the savings to treat myself to a meal at WL where I could take in all the great decorations and atmosphere. As twinklebug suggests, there is always the possibility of getting a bad room at the Lodge, plus you'd be out all that extra money. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay, regardless, but the savings tips the decision away from the Lodge this time.

 

[Muushka]

KAT4, hope your birthday was great.

Stopher, I hope everything has been going as best as can be expected.
How is your FIL?

LeslieLou, like Sleepy, I would also stay at the PO but I would choose the R (fondly remembered as Dixie Landings). We love that place. And at those prices, it would be especially a great pick! Let us hear what you decide. There will plenty of Decembers to see VWL.

 

[horselover]

As much as I love my VWL, for the chance to save nearly $250 I would take POFQ or POR (esp. the first one) and use the savings to treat myself to a meal at WL where I could take in all the great decorations and atmosphere. As twinklebug suggests, there is always the possibility of getting a bad room at the Lodge, plus you'd be out all that extra money. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay, regardless, but the savings tips the decision away from the Lodge this time.

LeslieLou - What sleepydog said!

Ok groupies I need your help. I know many of you go to the Lodge in early Dec., but I'm hoping at least one of you has been there over Christmas. We are fast approaching our date for make our Dec. ADRs. I'm trying to figure out what we're doing for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. What I'm wondering is are there activities (caroling & such) at the Lodge on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day? That might sway our decision on whether we want to venture away from the Lodge or not. Thanks for any input!