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

[franandaj]

Back to the countries...Italy is next and I think we're up to five so far.

 

[Granny]

At one time, Disney planned to add a Scandinavian pavillion to World Showcase and locate it between France and the United Kingdom. It would have represented the cultures of Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

Can you name all eleven of the nations represented in World Showcase? challenge: In order going clockwise around the lagoon.

I'll start off with the first country......MEXICO!!

Norway

eliza61 ~ Next country is China.

Next country up in the world show case I believe is Germany.

Back to the countries...Italy is next and I think we're up to five so far.

So I think the next one would be...

The good old US of A!!!

 

[sleepydog25]

Thank you all so much for your responses! You've really helped me make up my mind. Back to POR (or POFQ) it is! And, maybe dinner at Artist's Point

Artist Point is exactly where I was thinking! It holds a special sentimental attachment for luvvwl and me. As Granny mentions, you definitely should get out to other resorts and check out their decorations; beyond the Lodge, I agree that GF has, arguably, the best holiday-themed lobby. Last year, we made to all of the DVC resorts, along with a handful of others, and that was a real highlight of our trip.

In other news, luvvwl and I heading out on the Dream 11-15 Sept (her first cruise, my second), and she was able to snag both Palo and Remy reservations on the nights we wanted. . .and parasailing. . .and maybe a couples' massage. . . She stayed up until 12:01 a.m. on our 90th day out to make said requests, too. She might've been excited. . .

Next up: Thanksmas at VWL

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Oh Goodie!! Then I can still wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!. I feel like the hare from Alice in Wonderland. I seem to be running constantly late for all my important dates.

Hope your day was magical.

I have to admit I've only admired horses from afar. Horses don't do well unfortunately in upper west side NYC apartments. I did get the chance to learn how to ride for maybe 4 years as a kid. I went to a YMCA summer camp in upstate NY and my parents signed me up for horseback riding. They are gorgeous animals though.

Thanks Eliza!! I think one of my horses would happily try and live in a NYC apartment as long as he had food.

Kathy - Sorry I missed your birthday! Hope your corgis were good to you!

Hope everyone else is doing well! Thought you would like to know that we just moved back to Pennsylvania over the weekend. Wanted to be close to our families again. Only problem is now I should be Disney Loving Pennsylvanian!

Hi DLI! And thanks!! The boys were very good to me as usual. Lots of kisses and tail wags.

Congrats on your move and hope you're enjoying it. And your Corgi's too!

 

[capttigger]

Just some things I noticed on our trip.

The area where the water the flows from the pool meets the lake was all cleared out and you could see across it now. The area right behind the wing of the Lodge by the boat dock had a lot of the brush and trees removed you still could not see the boat dock but they were still working on that area. The trees by the lodge had all been cut down. It was getting quite thick around there.

All of the walkway boards have been replaced with new boards.

The movie at night time has been moved to right behind the wing of the lodge at the beach. It used to be behind the tee ton boat rental place. Only problem was a lot of folks were camped out on the walk way. Also if you have a room right there it is kind of loud when the movie is playing but then again you could watch the movie from your room maybe….

 

[saintstickets]

We will book our first reservation next week using our newly acquired VWL contract. We will get a 2br for 5/20-5/25/12. There will be 6 adults - DH, DW, DS, DSgf, DD, DDbf. Naturally DW and I will get the master bedroom and the two girls will share the 2nd bedroom. The two boys will have to suffer on an air mattress and the pull-out sofa in the living room. Any suggestions on room requests? I think I read somewhere on the DISboards that some 2br's have two queen beds in the second bedroom - is that correct?

We will not venture into the WDW parks this trip but instead visit the WWOHP at IOA, Seaworld, Discovery Cove and maybe a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center. Weather and time permitting, we will fill in with horseback riding at Ft. Wilderness, jet-ski rental, DTD and miniature golf. Any suggestions for other non-park activities?

We are really looking forward to our first stay at VWL. If the reality comes close to the expectation, this will be a great trip!

 

[capttigger]

Weather and time permitting, we will fill in with horseback riding at Ft. Wilderness, jet-ski rental, DTD and miniature golf. Any suggestions for other non-park activities?

We are really looking forward to our first stay at VWL. If the reality comes close to the expectation, this will be a great trip!

Welcome Home

Just to let you know they do not have Jet Skis at Disney. They do have boats but not jet skis. VWL is a great place to stay and since we just got back..... I cant wait to go again.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hi DLI! And thanks!! The boys were very good to me as usual. Lots of kisses and tail wags.

Congrats on your move and hope you're enjoying it. And your Corgi's too!

Thanks Kathy. The girls are adjusting well and loving all the extra attention they are getting right now from my family. They are going to be very spoiled.

 

[Corinne]

Japan is next!

 

[DiznyDi]

...and I believe Morocco follows Japan...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Kathy. The girls are adjusting well and loving all the extra attention they are getting right now from my family. They are going to be very spoiled.

As all Corgi's deserve to be!

 

[Granny]

Hope everyone else is doing well! Thought you would like to know that we just moved back to Pennsylvania over the weekend. Wanted to be close to our families again. Only problem is now I should be Disney Loving Pennsylvanian!

Sorry, but DLP acronym is already taken, as Eliza can attest to! Hope your transition is going well.

In other news, luvvwl and I heading out on the Dream 11-15 Sept (her first cruise, my second), and she was able to snag both Palo and Remy reservations on the nights we wanted. . .and parasailing. . .and maybe a couples' massage. . . She stayed up until 12:01 a.m. on our 90th day out to make said requests, too. She might've been excited. . .

Next up: Thanksmas at VWL

Sounds like an outstanding trip you've got lined up for September, and of course VWL during the holidays is just the best place ever!

Just some things I noticed on our trip.

The area where the water the flows from the pool meets the lake was all cleared out and you could see across it now. The area right behind the wing of the Lodge by the boat dock had a lot of the brush and trees removed you still could not see the boat dock but they were still working on that area. The trees by the lodge had all been cut down. It was getting quite thick around there.

All of the walkway boards have been replaced with new boards.

The movie at night time has been moved to right behind the wing of the lodge at the beach. It used to be behind the tee ton boat rental place. Only problem was a lot of folks were camped out on the walk way. Also if you have a room right there it is kind of loud when the movie is playing but then again you could watch the movie from your room maybe….

Cap'n...thanks for the update on the Lodge renovations and maintenance. We noticed the new walkway boards when we visited in April. They looked unusual since they hadn't been stained or treated in any way. Hopefully they've taken care of that by now? In any event, we all appreciate hearing any news about our beloved WL/VWL.

We will book our first reservation next week using our newly acquired VWL contract. We will get a 2br for 5/20-5/25/12. There will be 6 adults - DH, DW, DS, DSgf, DD, DDbf. Naturally DW and I will get the master bedroom and the two girls will share the 2nd bedroom. The two boys will have to suffer on an air mattress and the pull-out sofa in the living room. Any suggestions on room requests? I think I read somewhere on the DISboards that some 2br's have two queen beds in the second bedroom - is that correct?

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW VWL OWNERSHIP!!! That's just huge!!

At VWL, all dedicated 2BR's have two queen beds in the second bedroom. In the lock-offs, there will be a queen and then the sofa sleeper bed since it can also be a studio. Of course, the lock-off second bedroom will also have the kitchenette and separate entrance. Generally, they try to reserve the dedicated 2BR units first since they can't be broken up into two villas. Gives them more flexibility. They will be able to tell you when you make the reservation what kind of villa you have. At 11 months for that time of the year, you should have no problem getting the dedicated 2BR villa.

As for room requests, it's a small resort with almost all rooms having a view of trees. The only bad view rooms are at the end overlooking the maintenance area (called the Infamous Dumpster View). Only a couple of rooms have that view. You could request lake side room to avoid that, though you really don't have a lake view because of the trees.

We will not venture into the WDW parks this trip but instead visit the WWOHP at IOA, Seaworld, Discovery Cove and maybe a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center. Weather and time permitting, we will fill in with horseback riding at Ft. Wilderness, jet-ski rental, DTD and miniature golf. Any suggestions for other non-park activities?p

As mentioned, no jet skis but there are boat rentals available (16 or 18 year old age minimum to drive...can't remember which). Also surreys and bikes. Over at Contemporary you can book parasailing.

Grab a Hidden Mickey Hunt map at guest services...that will take up a lot of time chasing them down all over WL and VWL.

Enjoy your trip. Discovery Cove alone will make it a fantastic one!

 

[jimmytammy]

We will book our first reservation next week using our newly acquired VWL contract. We will get a 2br for 5/20-5/25/12. There will be 6 adults - DH, DW, DS, DSgf, DD, DDbf. Naturally DW and I will get the master bedroom and the two girls will share the 2nd bedroom. The two boys will have to suffer on an air mattress and the pull-out sofa in the living room. Any suggestions on room requests? I think I read somewhere on the DISboards that some 2br's have two queen beds in the second bedroom - is that correct?

We will not venture into the WDW parks this trip but instead visit the WWOHP at IOA, Seaworld, Discovery Cove and maybe a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center. Weather and time permitting, we will fill in with horseback riding at Ft. Wilderness, jet-ski rental, DTD and miniature golf. Any suggestions for other non-park activities?

We are really looking forward to our first stay at VWL. If the reality comes close to the expectation, this will be a great trip!

We stayed in a 2 bed really close to the elevators, 2nd floor and loved it! It is huge. We really liked the layout because it provided good privacy for those in master area and other 2 queen bedroom. Wish I remembered room #, but just as you step off elevator, turn left and it is corner room. 2 balconies, just over top of Sturdy Branches Health Club. Great view of pool area.

BTW, I am a Carolina Panthers fan and got the honor last year of sitting 10 rows up, 30 yd line and saw Drew Brees play. I told my DW, why cant we have one of those on our team. Can we borrow him this season? Pleeeezz

 

[franandaj]

Japan is next!

...and I believe Morocco follows Japan...

And then Viva La France!

 

[jimmytammy]

I believe United Kingdom is next

 

[I Book He Pays]

Good Morning Groupies!

Canada is last.

Have a great day!

 

[Inkmahm]

First, an update on DH. Douglas is doing very well after his surgeries last Friday. He saw the surgeon this week and needs to go back in 6 months for another test of the parathyroid hormone. It is STILL higher than the doc wants to see so he is thinking a third gland may be acting up and need to be removed. We aren't going to worry about that right now. For now, he is feeling better and really hasn't even taken any pain medicine since day 2 after surgery. We are looking forward to a couple weeks of vacation with all of the extended family. Fishing, eating and sleeping pretty much covers our plans for the next two weeks. Thank you for all of your prayers for Douglas. I KNOW they make a difference.

And that brings me to my next request. Another internet list friend of mine needs your prayers. Below is my email exchange with her. Thank you in advance for adding Rita, Tom and all of Tom's caregivers to your prayers!



Hi everyone, my husband Tom is in ICU with bacterial meningitis
and pneumonia. I'm asking everyone I can possibly think of to
pray for him, and for everyone involved in his care.

I took him to urgent care Sunday morning, they transported him
to the ER, and a couple hours later they admitted him to ICU.
I'm trying to hold it together, and succeeding somewhat... but
the stress and lack of sleep are really starting to get to me.

If you are a prayerful person, please add one for my husband.
Thanks so much

Rita

You've got it.. I am a firm believer in prayer. I've seen it work miracles. You will be added to my prayers and those of many of my friends who I will pass this along to so that they can see your request, too.

Even though it is a stressful time for you, remember that you aren't any good to Tom if you fall sick yourself. Try to eat regular meals (something other than that tasteless hospital cafeteria food) and get as much sleep as you can. It will help you face whatever is ahead.

Karen

 

[sleepydog25]

Originally Posted by sleepydog25
In other news, luvvwl and I heading out on the Dream 11-15 Sept (her first cruise, my second), and she was able to snag both Palo and Remy reservations on the nights we wanted. . .and parasailing. . .and maybe a couples' massage. . . She stayed up until 12:01 a.m. on our 90th day out to make said requests, too. She might've been excited. . .

Next up: Thanksmas at VWL

Sounds like an outstanding trip you've got lined up for September, and of course VWL during the holidays is just the best place ever!

The holidays are great at VWL! Luvvwl just read my comments and said, "Yes, it is! Yes, I did! Yes, I did, and it was worth it, too!" lol

We stayed in a room similar to the one jimmytammy mentions above, only I believe we were right next door. Our room number was 4535 so I'm guessing the room next to us was either 4533 or 4531 (the schematics we have for that area are a bit hinky), and the room numbering appears to follow a similar pattern on other floors. As others have posted, aside from a few rooms, there are no bad suites at VWL.

 

[Nicoal13]

Ink - glad your DH is recovering well. Enjoy the relaxing and fishing. Prayers for your friend and her husband. Keep us posted.

Been busy around here. Summer vacation has started although Mother Nature did not get the memo. Been in the 50s and raining here the last couple of days. Today is supposed to be warmer and lovely weather for the weekend. I've been keeping busy making items to sell at our local farmers market. I make tutu skirts for little girls, bottle cap magnets and necklaces. Also, I knit, so I knit some reusable washable swiffer sweeper cloths and some baby bibs. The traffic at the market has been slow though. Hopefully the nice weather this weekend will help. DS is spending the weekend with his Nana and Papa, so we have plans for dinner with friends for Friday night and a date on Saturday. Not sure what we will do for our date yet. Have a great weekend groupies!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

As all Corgi's deserve to be!

That is true!

Sorry, but DLP acronym is already taken, as Eliza can attest to! Hope your transition is going well.

I like the sound of DLI better anyway! Thanks Granny!