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

[LisaS]

Kathy Thanks for the info on the Wild African Trek. Did you get to walk over the suspension bridge?
Sounds like one for my New Disney To Do/Bucket List The Segway tour is another.

I'll add my two cents here. We did this tour last week and thought it was one of the best things we've ever done at WDW. We did it on my birthday and I have to say that spending my birthday suspended over a crocodile pit was pretty exciting. We just got our photo CD in the mail yesterday and all of the participants have huge grins on their faces! Kudus to our trek guides who took some fantastic photos.

Well Groupies I"m trying to stay positive in this 2nd week of no Sun So I'm getting plenty here

It's even more difficult coming back to this weather after a week of sun, temperatures in the 80s and 90s (with surprisingly low humidity), hanging out at the pool drinking Lumberjacks. The one positive thing is that during the week we were gone, everything in the yard started to bloom. There was nothing in bloom when we left but a week later we came back to lilacs, azaleas, cherry blossoms, oh, and hummingbirds!

 

[DizGirl20]

Thanks everyone for your responses! The good news is I just called and booked our first trip at VWL for next April - the bad news is it's so darn far away!!! In the meantime, guess I'll be hanging out around here on this thread...

 

[tea pot]

There was nothing in bloom when we left but a week later we came back to lilacs, azaleas, cherry blossoms, oh, and hummingbirds!

Hi Lisa.... Hummingbirds! I've never seen a Hummingbirds here in Massachusetts How Cool!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, I just saw this. DDad checked and sure enough, we were in 4533! I didn't know there was only 1 and assumed some of the lock-off studios had the balconies only with the 1-bedroom portion. Hhmmm.

Oh wow ! You got that room last time Diane ?!!! I just don't think I'd be a real happy camper if I got it. I honestly think anyone who books it should get a reduced point amount. I understand views at various DVC resorts are not always as good as others---but not having a balcony is a structural difference in what the guy next door got for the same cost ? I don't know how VWL has gotten away with it for so long. A balcony is probably one of the main things I expect when booking DVC or deluxe. Glad u didn't get it this trip Diane !!!!

 

[Granny]

Oh wow ! You got that room last time Diane ?!!! I just don't think I'd be a real happy camper if I got it. I honestly think anyone who books it should get a reduced point amount. I understand views at various DVC resorts are not always as good as others---but not having a balcony is a structural difference in what the guy next door got for the same cost ? I don't know how VWL has gotten away with it for so long. A balcony is probably one of the main things I expect when booking DVC or deluxe. Glad u didn't get it this trip Diane !!!!

Not to debate the topic...you know I'd never argue with you Maria ... but there are a lot of similar things at various DVC resorts. Including VWL, which also has open balconies vs closed ones, and the completely different configuration of the corner rooms as far as number of balconies, size of kitchen area, etc.

We stayed at a 1BR at BWV that was one of two villas overlooking the quiet pool with no balcony from the master bedroom. Just one dinky balcony outside of the family room that was crowded if more than one person was out there. (Do I sound like Richyams now????)

I totally get what you're saying...configurations are one thing but to have a room without an amenity you are expecting? I was just trying to make the point that same category villas at the various resorts are not necessarily identical all the time.

Hopefully, you'll never have to deal with that villa again. The good news is that you have the room number memorized so you can ask for re-assignment without even going to the room (and incurring a room change charge).

 

[twinkletwinklepaws]

When they first opened VWL I was not excited at all.

Now it's one of our favorite resorts especially at the holidays when it's so cozy.

Does anyone remember when they used to have the hot chocolate & coffee cart in the lobby at the holidays? I wish that would come back.

 

[Muushka]

Had to share this with my groupies because I know you'd understand. So our trip next weekend is a pretty short one. Didn't think we'd have time to fit in a visit to the Lodge. But, I'm having a meet with a friend of mine from another board & she just booked an AP rate room at WL. No way I could pass that opportunity by so we've arranged to have our meet at VWL's quiet pool. That quiet pool is my absolute favorite of all the DVC resorts. Can't wait!

Yay! You go girl!

Thanks everyone for your responses! The good news is I just called and booked our first trip at VWL for next April - the bad news is it's so darn far away!!! In the meantime, guess I'll be hanging out around here on this thread...

Sorry it's so far away. Happy to spend time with you.

When they first opened VWL I was not excited at all.

Now it's one of our favorite resorts especially at the holidays when it's so cozy.

Does anyone remember when they used to have the hot chocolate & coffee cart in the lobby at the holidays? I wish that would come back.

Love love love your screen name! I sure do remember those treats that they used to give us at Christmas, even at the mods sometimes. I really miss they way they used to decorate too. It seems like each year something is missing.

Welcome to our merry band of Groupies. We love our cozy Lodge!

I had company last week and now some more friends from FL . I really miss my FL friends.

 

[blossomz]

Hi groupies..trying to catch up. Surgery went well and now I am on the mend. To pass the time...I'm planning, planning and planning! 36 days out! ADR's made. General schedule done. Still need to decide if and when to do spa treatment!

 

[eliza61]

Hi groupies..trying to catch up. Surgery went well and now I am on the mend. To pass the time...I'm planning, planning and planning! 36 days out! ADR's made. General schedule done. Still need to decide if and when to do spa treatment!

Great news Blossomz!! I did the sunrise spa at the Swan (that's just the title, you don't have to get up at sunrise. ) Check and see if we still get a discount with the dvc. It was fabulous. It included a facial, a massage and some sort of body wrap. Very low sales pitch to buy the products. basically they simply wrote down all the things the masseauses(sp) used and that was it.
You also get all day use of their facilities.
Great experience.

Well I'm trying to finish up packing. I swear I must have some sort of condition because traveling with me is like traveling on Cleopatras barge. Since the old guy is not going on this trip (all girls in Paris I'll be really pissed if the world ends tonight) I'm trying to lighten the load. The menfolk are heading to Canada to do their annual "no way is mom ever spending a week in a cabin and days on a boat" fishing trip.

2 nights left.

 

[Corinne]

Had to share this with my groupies because I know you'd understand. So our trip next weekend is a pretty short one. Didn't think we'd have time to fit in a visit to the Lodge. But, I'm having a meet with a friend of mine from another board & she just booked an AP rate room at WL. No way I could pass that opportunity by so we've arranged to have our meet at VWL's quiet pool. That quiet pool is my absolute favorite of all the DVC resorts. Can't wait!

That's Great!!!!

 

[Corinne]

Corinne, Stopher and Horselover
Happy Single Digit Countdown Dance
Have a great groupie meet and don't forget to post pics

Corinne isn't fun to always have a few trips Planned
I just can't bear leaving "The World"
not knowing when I coming Back..

It SO is! Makes leaving just a tad easier!

 

[Corinne]

Hi groupies..trying to catch up. Surgery went well and now I am on the mend. To pass the time...I'm planning, planning and planning! 36 days out! ADR's made. General schedule done. Still need to decide if and when to do spa treatment!

Great news, Blossom!! Happy planning!

 

[blossomz]

How I wish I was part of your girls group! Sounds wonderful. I am in the same packing club as you...did I ever tell you the story of how I packed so much we broke the suspension on the limo that picked us up? Enough said! Lol

 

[Muushka]

Whoa!! Stop!! Put everything down!!!

Tomorrow is a VERY special day.

Our very own Maria (MiaSRN62) has a birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Maria!!

And in honor of your birthday:

1. Everyone else will supply the cool birthday graphics

2. Lets all go out to lunch! Where to birthday girl??​

 

[bonrea]

HAPPY BIRTH MARIA!!!!!


We will be at VWL the week before xmas. Hope to see you all there! We check in on the 17th and depart on the 26th. Howbout you?

 

[Corinne]

Whoa!! Stop!! Put everything down!!!

And in honor of your birthday:

1. Everyone else will supply the cool birthday graphics

Oh Muush, the PRESSURE! Maria is the queen of birthday graphics, how can we possibly compete!!??

 

[eliza61]

Whoa!! Stop!! Put everything down!!!

Tomorrow is a VERY special day.

Our very own Maria (MiaSRN62) has a birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Maria!!


2. Lets all go out to lunch! Where to birthday girl??​

Joyeux Anniversaire Maria!! (Happy birthday girlfriend)

Sorry I'm going to miss the party. Make it an extra special celebration with lots of fun.

Off to play in Paris. I'll have my laptop so I'll check in periodically.

Rester bien mon amis et a bientot!!

 

[horselover]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIA!!





Au revoir Eliza! Have a wonderful time!!

 

[blossomz]

Happy birthday Maria! Sorry...no clue how to add graphics!

 

[stopher1]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIA!!!!









A bientot Eliza! Take lots and lots of photos si vous plait!