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

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . I've been called a liar and cheater on those kinds of threads, so now I just sit back and enjoy the show. . . . . .

Say it ain't so!

 

[jimmytammy]

WD Have a great trip!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Wow WD
It's so great so share the Lodge with friends esp at Christmas
We can't wait to show off our Beloved Lodge to one of our guess as well.
. . . . .

Whoa; be careful. There is nothing more deflating than to expect our guests to be as fascinated with The Lodge & WDW as we, the chosen few! DiznyDi & I set ourselves up for disappointment once also, by inviting a large group of family along.

I won’t relive the story, but it is amazing how little things will make those you hope will find the magic turn against you and make you feel like you drug them to hell at THEIR expense, even though points were removed from your account to pay for everyone.

The soap dish is too small, the door knob had a scratch, what do you mean they won’t make my bed every day, there's a tree in the way of my view of the lake, did anyone else notice the clock radio was set three minutes slow, we forgot our admissions tickets so we are just going to stay at the pool all day, every day (boy, we could have wasted time like this at home).

Glad we did it once; our obligation is completed.

 

[Granny]

Clearly they don't know our Granny.
And clearly, I don't care what they say!

Say it ain't so!

You know how those kind of debate threads go. If you go on the locked thread now you'll see people who said that if someone bought after 1997 they are SURE the rules were length of stay only. Just as I am SURE that the mugs we bought in 1998 were advertised as good for life.

Anyway, we quit bringing the mugs. And haven't bought any more as it isn't that good of a deal as a length-of-stay thing.

Whoa; be careful. There is nothing more deflating than to expect our guests to be as fascinated with The Lodge & WDW as we, the chosen few! DiznyDi & I set ourselves up for disappointment once also, by inviting a large group of family along.

I've often thought that might be the case. While we were immediately smitten with Wilderness Lodge from our first entrance into the lobby, I think that not everyone is looking for "magic" in their accommodations.

On the other hand, we had several business meetings in Orlando over the years and every time I brought a colleague over to WL for lunch, they were very impressed. Most people still think of WDW as Magic Kingdom only and are amazed by the diversity of parks, activities and resorts.

But DDad, your warning is a good one. Like anything in life we get excited about, it is possible that others won't "get it". Just like I don't see the fascination with many things that are popular with others. The main thing is to avoid hyping it, I guess. That way expectations don't get raised too high.

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . The main thing is to avoid hyping it, I guess. That way expectations don't get raised too high. . .

I have tried to teach my kids - you can control your mood by controlling your expectations. A bad mood is generally founded in unrealized expectations. (Now don't take this to an extreme, where if you expect nothing, life will be good; but try to be realistic).

So from now on, my expectations are that anybody I take with me to The Lodge, I know I will enjoy it! I can only hope they will too.

 

[Muushka]

So happy we've just booked a weeks stay next year are our beautiful home resort. It's been awhile since we've stayed here, we've been trying other resorts.
It's also our 25th wedding anniversary when we are there.

Well Happy 25th to you! Please come back often and be sure to let us know how your stay was, with pictures, of course!

 

[shoes99]

So happy we've just booked a weeks stay next year are our beautiful home resort. It's been awhile since we've stayed here, we've been trying other resorts.
It's also our 25th wedding anniversary when we are there.

We are sailing on the Fantasy the last week of May 2012, then checking into VWL - studio to continue the celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We return home on Memorial Day May 28th which is our actual anniversary date.
Congratulations to you too.

 

[Muushka]

We are sailing on the Fantasy the last week of May 2012, then checking into VWL - studio to continue the celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We return home on Memorial Day May 28th which is our actual anniversary date.
Congratulations to you too.

Wow! 35 year anniversary. Congratulations to you 2 . Have a wonderful anniversary cruise and VWL stay!

 

[twokats]

We are sailing on the Fantasy the last week of May 2012, then checking into VWL - studio to continue the celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We return home on Memorial Day May 28th which is our actual anniversary date.
Congratulations to you too.

We board the Fantasy on May 26th (which is our actual anniversary date).
We are checking into VWL before our cruise. This is the celebration for our 28th anniversary.
Contratulations to your 35th.

 

[shoes99]

We are sailing on the Fantasy the last week of May 2012, then checking into VWL - studio to continue the celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We return home on Memorial Day May 28th which is our actual anniversary date.
Congratulations to you too.

We board the Fantasy on May 26th (which is our actual anniversary date).
We are checking into VWL before our cruise. This is the celebration for our 28th anniversary.
Contratulations to your 35th.

We get off the Fantasy on May 26th. Happy Anniversary to you too.

 

[Inkmahm]

Inkmahm Well over Thanksgiving the group finally agreed on a plan for our first weekend at AKV
so It looks like we'll be able to hook up after all
If Sat the 10th is still OK with you
The plan is to go to the AK Park in the morning and
hang out at the resort for the afternoon.
So maybe we can say hello before or after your tour.

Yay! We should be done with the tour of the Grand Villa by 2:30 or so so we could easily meet then. Any ideas where a good place would be? The lobby?

 

[squitty]

Well Happy 25th to you! Please come back often and be sure to let us know how your stay was, with pictures, of course!

Thank you.. I will try

We are sailing on the Fantasy the last week of May 2012, then checking into VWL - studio to continue the celebration of our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We return home on Memorial Day May 28th which is our actual anniversary date.
Congratulations to you too.

Congratulations to you

Thank you both.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Anniversary to all celebrating!!

 

[tea pot]

Whoa; be careful. There is nothing more deflating than to expect our guests to be as fascinated with The Lodge & WDW as we, the chosen few! DiznyDi & I set ourselves up for disappointment once also, by inviting a large group of family along.

I won’t relive the story, but it is amazing how little things will make those you hope will find the magic turn against you and make you feel like you drug them to hell at THEIR expense, even though points were removed from your account to pay for everyone.

The soap dish is too small, the door knob had a scratch, what do you mean they won’t make my bed every day, there's a tree in the way of my view of the lake, did anyone else notice the clock radio was set three minutes slow, we forgot our admissions tickets so we are just going to stay at the pool all day, every day (boy, we could have wasted time like this at home).

Glad we did it once; our obligation is completed.

I think I remember you posting about this trip.
We had a similar experience with family members,
but I'm hopeful with this situation.

You see this is my youngest daughter's boyfriend.
We introduced him to Disney 2 years ago and he has "The Love of the Magic" which make us very happy.
Rumor has it that he may propose to our daughter on this trip....

I have tried to teach my kids - you can control your mood by controlling your expectations. A bad mood is generally founded in unrealized expectations.

So true

Yay! We should be done with the tour of the Grand Villa by 2:30 or so so we could easily meet then. Any ideas where a good place would be? The lobby?

The lobby sounds Great!
more details in my PM

8 Day Happy Dance

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . my youngest daughter's boyfriend.
We introduced him to Disney 2 years ago and he has "The Love of the Magic" which make us very happy.
Rumor has it that he may propose to our daughter on this trip . . . .

Ah, love is in the air . . . can we assume that this great young man has already asked permission?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

You see this is my youngest daughter's boyfriend.
We introduced him to Disney 2 years ago and he has "The Love of the Magic" which make us very happy.
Rumor has it that he may propose to our daughter on this trip....

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Can't believe we leave the day after tomorrow! Doing my laundry now!

Just wanted to let everyone know who will be down there. My DH has arranged for my Dad to be the vet who gets to do the flag retreat at the MK on Dec. 6th. I am soooooo excited about this. We have not told my Dad. We are going to surprise him. If anyone cares to see me and my aunt ball our eyes out please be there!

 

[horselover]

You see this is my youngest daughter's boyfriend.
We introduced him to Disney 2 years ago and he has "The Love of the Magic" which make us very happy.
Rumor has it that he may propose to our daughter on this trip....

How wonderful! Best wishes to the happy couple.

I have to admit I'm a little jealous that so many of you are about to head to WDW. Wishing I could be at the groupie meet this year but at least I have a trip to look forward to.

We want details & pics when you all return!!!

 

[supernova]

supernova...we hope your trip is a magical one. We'll even do a little Moose Dance for you in honor of the upcoming trip to our beloved VWL.

By the way, I saw your comments on the refillable mugs. We bought mugs in 1998 at Wilderness Lodge, and they were clearly marked as "for life" kind of things. I know the RF thread that is going on right now will get shut down, but wanted to confirm what you, Muushka and Dizny Dad said on that thread. But I've been called a liar and cheater on those kinds of threads, so now I just sit back and enjoy the show.

5 more days until our WDW trip!

Same here. But these days, I don't even bother with the mugs. While at Walmart, I pick up drinks for the week. Running back and forth from the Villas over to Roaring Forks doesn't make much sense when for a couple of bucks, I'm set for the week!!

I'd do a happy moose dance for you, too, but my dancing skills are subpar. So I'll just wish you a VERY happy and enjoyable vacation. I'll be arriving as you're departing. Enjoy!

 

[supernova]

Have a wonderful time Supernova!

Many, many thanks. On my lunch hour today, I stopped into the (god-awful) Disney store in Times Square. The first floor wasn't doing anything for me, so I took the mega escallator to the second floor, and as I got towards the middle of the store and saw the movie screen, I was having visions of attraction audio and it suddenly hit me more than ever that my trip is just a week and a half away. Nice