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

[jimmytammy]

I remember seeing posts where some groupies stayed at PO before owning DVC. We have never been there, but decided to add a Sat stay before checking into OKW in Oct. We will be at the Riverside, and wondered if there is anything we should look for or do special while there. AP discounts were too good to pass on

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday DynaGuy!!!!!!

 

[Granny]

I remember seeing posts where some groupies stayed at PO before owning DVC. We have never been there, but decided to add a Sat stay before checking into OKW in Oct. We will be at the Riverside, and wondered if there is anything we should look for or do special while there. AP discounts were too good to pass on

As long as you refer to the resort by its proper name of Dixie Landings, I'm pretty sure our Moose Mom leader can give you some pointers on that resort.

 

[Muushka]

I remember seeing posts where some groupies stayed at PO before owning DVC. We have never been there, but decided to add a Sat stay before checking into OKW in Oct. We will be at the Riverside, and wondered if there is anything we should look for or do special while there. AP discounts were too good to pass on

Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy. I cannot even type the words. So I will just agree with Granny.
Dixie Landings. Repeat after us, Dixie Landings.

Dixie Landings was the place at WDW where we realized that a hotel can make a vacation. Our favorite area is the mansions. If you can avoid a parking lot view, go for it. The food court there is one of our favorites. The stroll over to the food court from the mansions is, wait for it....better than the stroll from VWL to RF. There, I said it. The river ride over to Downtown Disney is wonderful. The main pool area is very nice. We just love that place!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I remember seeing posts where some groupies stayed at PO before owning DVC. We have never been there, but decided to add a Sat stay before checking into OKW in Oct. We will be at the Riverside, and wondered if there is anything we should look for or do special while there. AP discounts were too good to pass on

Stop in for a drink in the evening and see Bob at the piano. Lot of fun for kids and adults!

 

[Muushka]

As long as you refer to the resort by its proper name of Dixie Landings, I'm pretty sure our Moose Mom leader can give you some pointers on that resort.

Too funny Granny. I just now read your entire post! I read Jimmy's question and then the first line of yours. And off I went!

So, it looks like I have a Dixie Landings Lover Label!

 

[Granny]

So, it looks like I have a Dixie Landings Lover Label!

Seems to me it was in your signature for a long time.

 

[Muushka]

 

[blossomz]

Howdy groupies!

Back from our first stay at SSR. It was more enjoyable than I had anticipated. We were in the Springs, across of everything we needed. I would not hesitate to stay there again...of course only if VWL or AKV were unavailable! LOL...

The family that joined me fell in love with Whispering Canyon and the Lodge. Ranger Jack even took them up for a magical rooftop moment! Awesome as ever...just Missing our beloved Ranger Stan.

I have some catching up to do here on the conversations!

It was HOT there, but at least not the rain that had been there the week before. Tiki room wasn't available for passholders when we were in MK.

Anyone following the goings on at D23 Expo? Lou Mongello is broadcasting live quite a bit...

Well...it's back to school for another school year for me....

Heading to VWL for 2 nights in October for MNSSHP and F&W..just a long weekend. Wish I could stay longer!

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for the replies about PO. And sorry Muushka for the wrong reference

Only time we stayed at a Mod was at CB and it was OK, but we havent felt a need to stay in a Mod since, just based on size alone, in comparison to a value.

So with all being shared, really looking forward to giving PODL(nod to Barb) a try!

 

[Granny]

So with all being shared, really looking forward to giving PODL(nod to Barb) a try!

Of the moderate resorts, that's the one that I think I'd give a try. Just looks like a great resort nestled along the river among the trees. I've heard very good things about the food court, and the strong theming in general which all Groupies appreciate.

 

[Muushka]

Howdy groupies!

Back from our first stay at SSR. It was more enjoyable than I had anticipated. We were in the Springs, across of everything we needed. I would not hesitate to stay there again...of course only if VWL or AKV were unavailable! LOL...

The family that joined me fell in love with Whispering Canyon and the Lodge. Ranger Jack even took them up for a magical rooftop moment! Awesome as ever...just Missing our beloved Ranger Stan.

I have some catching up to do here on the conversations!

It was HOT there, but at least not the rain that had been there the week before. Tiki room wasn't available for passholders when we were in MK.

Anyone following the goings on at D23 Expo? Lou Mongello is broadcasting live quite a bit...

Well...it's back to school for another school year for me....

Heading to VWL for 2 nights in October for MNSSHP and F&W..just a long weekend. Wish I could stay longer!

Wasn't that nice of Ranger Jack to do that! Was it part of the tour or just a spontaneous thing?

Nope, no D23 for Muush. Sorry no Tiki Birds for you. We really look forward to seeing the new/old show!
Why they changed it I will never know.

That long weekend sounds like a fun one!

 

[blossomz]

My friend is a builder and he stopped to ask some questions and lo and behold he took them up! Very cool. Sounds like jack is carrying on Stan's legacy.

 

[Corinne]

My friend is a builder and he stopped to ask some questions and lo and behold he took them up! Very cool. Sounds like jack is carrying on Stan's legacy.

So nice to hear. Glad you had a fun trip Blossom!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy. I cannot even type the words. So I will just agree with Granny.
Dixie Landings. Repeat after us, Dixie Landings.

Oh I made sure that I got this right the other day when I posted! I knew better than not to call it Dixie Landings!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Wasn't that nice of Ranger Jack to do that! . . . . . . . .

DiznyDi & I were lucky enough to be Flag Family this past May and Ranger Jack was in charge of the traditions. Ranger Jack did a fine job, but we could not help making the comparisons in our head of how Ranger Stan would have presented this, or done that. Obviously we had no clue at the time of Ranger Stan’s short retirement on this side. It may be a long time before I think of asking to be Flag Family again. Ranger Jack was great, but Ranger Stan’s enthusiasm for life and The World (as he pointed out the sites and shared little tidbits on the roof) will always be in my mind.

And can’t we all hear Ranger Stan now, “get close to Ranger Jack; let him know the Groupies support him; invite him to the Groupies Meets; share your Groupie Magic”. He wouldn't want it any other way.

 

[Muushka]

DiznyDi & I were lucky enough to be Flag Family this past May and Ranger Jack was in charge of the traditions. Ranger Jack did a fine job, but we could not help making the comparisons in our head of how Ranger Stan would have presented this, or done that. Obviously we had no clue at the time of Ranger Stan’s short retirement on this side. It may be a long time before I think of asking to be Flag Family again. Ranger Jack was great, but Ranger Stan’s enthusiasm for life and The World (as he pointed out the sites and shared little tidbits on the roof) will always be in my mind.

And can’t we all hear Ranger Stan now, “get close to Ranger Jack; let him know the Groupies support him; invite him to the Groupies Meets; share your Groupie Magic”. He wouldn't want it any other way.

So true. What a fine tradition that would be.

 

[cheer4bison]

JimmyTammy,

Just read your post about your lovely daughter. I have had the pleasure to meet her in person and remember being quite impressed with her. I believe I shared that with you when we first met back in 2008. She is a bright and engaging young woman, indeed.

I work with adolescents every day and even the super intelligent ones can lose sight of the big picture when they fall in love. The dopamine that swims around in the human brain as we fall in love can blur our judgment just as effectively as an excess of alcohol. Add that to the fact that our prefrontal cortex (the decision-making center of the brain) is not fully formed until 25 and you have a strong argument for waiting a few years to get married. As a few wise groupies have already noted, parents who stand in love's way are likely to get burned. (Rebellion is a natural consequence of adolescence too, after all). If they're in love, suggest a LOOOOONG engagement. Ask them to work out a budget for their first year of marriage. That will be a real eye-opener. Explain that they will be better prepared for a successful and happy life together if the marriage begins after he completes his military service and she gets a college degree. If they truly love one another, that love will only be stronger a few years from now. Good things come to those who wait. Just my opinion... Best of luck to all of you!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jimmy,

Also just read your post about DD. No advice, just an observation: your children will never be old enough (same as you and Tammy in your parents eyes).

Our prayers for them both . . .

 

[eliza61]

JimmyTammy,

The dopamine that swims around in the human brain as we fall in love can blur our judgment just as effectively as an excess of alcohol. Add that to the fact that our prefrontal cortex (the decision-making center of the brain) is not fully formed until 25 and you have a strong argument for waiting a few years to get married. ... Best of luck to all of you!

One of my favorite movie quotes....

It is remarkable to me how similar the pattern of love is to the pattern of insanity. ~ Merovingian, Matrix Revolutions.