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

[horselover]

Love those castle shots Jimmy!

 

[saintstickets]

Today is the 7 month window to add on to our current VWL reservation in May, 2012. Being the planner that I am (what DVCer isn't, right? ), I had mapped out numerous options if what we wanted was not available. Of course these options had changed from the previous scenarios I had envisioned 4 months ago when I made the initial reservation. Since that time, DS1 decides to get married in December so I had to make changes AGAIN and scope out options AGAIN to get the newlyweds their own room! WHEW!! Kids, gotta love 'em!

So now it is official, we have a 2 br at VWL for 5/20-5/25/12 and a studio at VWL for 5/20-5/25/12!
This is our first trip to VWL and we are really looking forward to it. This trip we will visit Discovery Cove, Harry Potter, Seaworld and maybe Kennedy Space Center so don't tell Mickey we are staying at his house and not visiting WDW!

Oh....and did I mention that we will try to add on another day at the 60 day window using some points in a holding account? Where is my point chart and eraser to see what changes need to be made for the umpteenth time?!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Stopher
We are sad for you folks, and we will continue to send prayers to our Saviour for peace to come, but we rejoice with you as you celebrate your FILs "crossing over the river to rest under the shade of the trees". How joyous the angels must be singing as another soul has returned to be by our Creators side.

Very well said JT. My prayers to you and your family Stopher. So glad that you and your family got to spend so much time with FIL. What a blessing that you were able to do that.

Made our reservations today for our family vacation in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

No room at the Old Faithful Inn, silly me waited to long and from what I understand that place is really popular but I did manage to snag a cabin in the park at Lake Lodge.

I've never been to Yellowstone so if any of you guys have any tips, pointers or suggestions I'd appreciate it.

You will love it!!! Too bad you didn't get Old Faithful Inn but that is a place you need to reserve a long time in advance. I think at least a year my DH once said. There is a gift shop and a nice restaurant in the Inn that I enjoyed eating in. The park is beautiful all the time but especially in the morning. There is a watering hole that people go swimming in but I can't remember where it is but it is pretty. I will ask DH if nobody else gives you that info in the meantime. Yellowstone Lake is beautiful and the mud pits are fun to see. And of course it is so fun to see the animals! Even moose!!!! This is really making me want to go!!!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

JT - Great pics!!!!!

 

[Muushka]

Today is the 7 month window to add on to our current VWL reservation in May, 2012. Being the planner that I am (what DVCer isn't, right? ), I had mapped out numerous options if what we wanted was not available. Of course these options had changed from the previous scenarios I had envisioned 4 months ago when I made the initial reservation. Since that time, DS1 decides to get married in December so I had to make changes AGAIN and scope out options AGAIN to get the newlyweds their own room! WHEW!! Kids, gotta love 'em!

So now it is official, we have a 2 br at VWL for 5/20-5/25/12 and a studio at VWL for 5/20-5/25/12!
This is our first trip to VWL and we are really looking forward to it. This trip we will visit Discovery Cove, Harry Potter, Seaworld and maybe Kennedy Space Center so don't tell Mickey we are staying at his house and not visiting WDW!

Oh....and did I mention that we will try to add on another day at the 60 day window using some points in a holding account? Where is my point chart and eraser to see what changes need to be made for the umpteenth time?!

Uber-planning pays off! It sounds like all the ducks are in a row. And I won't tell Mickey about not visiting!

Keep us in the excitement! We all live vicariously through other Groupie's trips!

 

[wildernessDad]

Love the pics, JT!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Made our reservations today for our family vacation in YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

No room at the Old Faithful Inn, silly me waited to long and from what I understand that place is really popular but I did manage to snag a cabin in the park at Lake Lodge.

I've never been to Yellowstone so if any of you guys have any tips, pointers or suggestions I'd appreciate it.


Have a great time.

When you're closer to your trip you may want to check on the Old Faithful Inn again. One thing I've learned about National Parks is that people do book way in advance but some do cancel.

Tip Number one - Do Not forget to bring your camera!!! You will see wildlife - lots of it. As you drive around don't get too crazy b/c you will probably also have lots of opportunity to hit said wildlife.

Do the walking trails. They take you to some very beautiful and interesting natural sites. Get up to the north entrance and Mammoth Hot springs. And buffalo herds are often along the drive to the west entrance if you haven't seen any around the rest of the park - that's not very likely though.

If you've covered all the area's of the park and have time you may want to drive south out of the park towards Jackson, WY and take in some of the views of the Grand Teton's. I do wish I could remember how far before you get a good view of those stunning mountains but am not certain. I think by Jackson Lake you'd see them very well.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thought I'd share with the groupies - yesterday I booked an intermediate car with Alamo from MCO for 8 days for $90!! Had to pick myself up off the floor. I used an alamo insider discount of $35 plus there was another percentage off (I guess due to being an insider). And it would have been less if I didn't want some frequent flyer credit. This is for the 2nd week of Nov but if any of you are renting for an upcoming trip you may want to take a look at prices now.

I was just looking and had thought we'd use ME this trip but a day to Universal might be in order now.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Plus I've gotten up to over 100 fans on facebook and have had a bit of success with my first ad campaign. The blogging is the hardest part, but I'm trying to work at that as well. I've never been much of a writer

I'm one of your fans on Facebook Christoper and I actually got my husband to "like" your page as well Have LOTS of fun with the research. Still thinking of your all

This is our first trip to VWL and we are really looking forward to it. This trip we will visit Discovery Cove, Harry Potter, Seaworld and maybe Kennedy Space Center so don't tell Mickey we are staying at his house and not visiting WDW!

We've done the same thing saintstickets ! Mums the word !

Thought I'd share with the groupies - yesterday I booked an intermediate car with Alamo from MCO for 8 days for $90!! Had to pick myself up off the floor.

WOW Kathy ! Hats off to you ! I paid $90 for a compact (which was upgraded for no charge) for Oct 8 to 9th !

 

[franandaj]

This is our first trip to VWL and we are really looking forward to it. This trip we will visit Discovery Cove, Harry Potter, Seaworld and maybe Kennedy Space Center so don't tell Mickey we are staying at his house and not visiting WDW!

Oooooh I want to hear all about Discovery Cove! We are planning on going there in May with two disabled travelers and noboby really posts much it. Disabled information or not. I'd love to hear about everything!

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks JT for sharing your family vacation with us! Have thoroughly enjoyed viewing your photos! Enjoy the balance of your stay. All too soon it will be over.

Congratulations Eliza! Have fun planning your vacation to Yellowstone. I was there in 1972 - and while it was beautiful and I had a great time, I can't begin to give you any pointers. When is this event going to take place? Kathy has offered some wonderful suggestions.

Great price on your rental Kathy! DDad and I have only rented a car once while in the World. We paid half again as much and only had the car for 3 days! If you have any secrets or pointers for renting, please pass them on. We expect to rent a car for about a week next April/May.

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday Berta!

 

[twinklebug]

Kathy - your car quote is amazing! Be sure to take printouts of the reservation and prices with you when you pick up the car. jik

I paid $90 for a compact (which was upgraded for no charge) for Oct 8 to 9th !

I rarely rent cars and don't know what they call the size classes any more. They used to be Compact, Standard, SUV and Deluxe. ...So... curiosity has me... What were you upgraded from? (I'm imagining unicycle? or at least a Fred Flintstone car )

 

[twokats]

Hello friends.

I've been so busy with other things in the past month, I haven't had much time to be on here. But I wanted to share that my father-in-law's battle with cancer ended earlier this morning. He has crossed the finish line and gone on to eternity. He was surrounded by his kids and it was peaceful. My kids and I will be flying west for the funeral next week. And then about a week after that, my lovely bride will finally come home to us. It's been a long stay for her, but so very worthwhile. I'm so glad that she has had this time to spend with her father. She will have been out there for 6 weeks by the time she returns home. So with this time, and the 12 days she spent last fall after he was diagnosed, and the 10 days she spent with him in June, she got to spend about 2 1/2 of his 14-month fight with him. Which I think is awesome, given the 2200 mile distance between where we live and where he did live. She will cherish those days for the rest of her life.

Thanks for all of the prayers, thoughts, messages, etc over the course of his illness. You are all appreciated so much.

Stopher, my sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your FIL
I have been MIA from the boards for a few days while we have been working on Mom's estate sale.
I know what you mean about cherishing the time. I was able to be with my Mom all the time, at the beginning of this year when I gave up one of my part time jobs to be able to take care of her full time. That is one decision I have never regretted making. The Lord has taken care of all our needs and so far I have not had to look for anything as of yet.




Happy Birthday Berta!!!




To those on vacation, have a great time.

 

[Granny]

Oooooh I want to hear all about Discovery Cove! We are planning on going there in May with two disabled travelers and noboby really posts much it. Disabled information or not. I'd love to hear about everything!

Discovery Cove is an amazing place. Beautiful lagoons, white sand beaches, a waterfall, a lazy river that actually looks like a river instead of a concrete waterway...and of course the dolphins. A wonderful aspect is that once you're inside the park, you can't see any buildings outside of the park. It really feels like you are in a tropical paradise. Oh, and an aviary where you can feed exotic birds from your hand.

The dolphin experience was well worth it to my family...we've been twice...and we still talk about DC as one of our favorite places we've ever gone. Enjoy!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . Congratulations Eliza! Have fun planning your vacation to Yellowstone. I was there in 1972 - . . . . . .

1972! - oh my . . . .

 

[bobbiwoz]

eliza61, I got lots of helpful information from the Disboards "California and the West" when we planned a trip to Yellowstone and then the next year when we planned a trip to Glacier.

I've not been as lucky learning about Hot Springs NP on that board, but maybe someone here can help me with that one!

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks
We went to HS yesterday. Our friends got FPs to Toy Story 1st thing at 11am, for 8:50pm

So we knew by the time we got there, no way would we be riding with them, so we went on about our usual routine, we got FPs for Star Tours. We loved that! 1st time out, we got the pod race scene. Tammy was considered a rebel spy according to someone from the Darkside. So proud of my wife, never knew she was spying for the good guys...where does she find the time?

We did Lights, Motors, Action...it was the fullest I have ever seen it. People were still filing in 10 mins after the show start. Also did Indiana Jones. We were sitting very near the bottom right corner of the stage and I noticed a few folks leaving that area just before the show end. It looked like someone who should be in the show, lo and behold it was Robert Irvine of Food Network fame. My 1st celeb spot of the week

So we ate at 50s and while seated a manager came and asked how day was going, gen. chit chat. He asked what we had done and Liz, our friend told him about getting FPs for TS but we would be heading out at that time. SO the manager turned to Kristian and asked how her Disney trivia was , she replied pretty good. So he went and got a piece of paper with her name on it, a free pass to TS for 4. He allowed phone a friend(us at the table) for 2 of 3 guestions, 1st question, of all 4 theme parks, which is largest, she turned to me and I answered AK...1 down. 2nd question, name 3 of 4 attractions that are all within 1 ft. in height of each other, her answer, EE, TOT...and SE. She was looking at me and knew I was stumped on that 3rd one. So we got to ride TS with our friends

We went to DTD so DS could go to Lego store, DD wanted to find a pin. 2nd celeb sighting...Brenda Song, from Zack and Cody shows came right by me with a big CM exec. looking fellow. Like the little boy from The Sixth Sense, I see Celebrities(better that than what he sees)

 

[MiaSRN62]

We went to HS yesterday. Our friends got FPs to Toy Story 1st thing at 11am, for 8:50pm

WOW JT ! If it makes you feel any better, my son and his gf were at TSM at 11 am on Aug 24. SOLD OUT ! No more left for the rest of the day ! Are they limiting the FP's for this attraction I wonder or is it REALLY this popular ????

Glad you got the FP for your family at 50's Prime Time JT !

 

[jimmytammy]

WOW JT ! If it makes you feel any better, my son and his gf were at TSM at 11 am on Aug 24. SOLD OUT ! No more left for the rest of the day ! Are they limiting the FP's for this attraction I wonder or is it REALLY this popular ????

Glad you got the FP for your family at 50's Prime Time JT !

I think the popularity of the ride is still prevalent, so the FPs still get gone early in the day. Plus yesterday was an extra magic hours day, so the FPs being gone early wasnt unexpected.