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

[blossomz]

Bloss, I have never heard of So Dear To My Heart! I need to google to figure out what it is!

I have a request for this game. When giving clues, can we do it list-like? When a new one is added, include the old ones? Thanks!

Muush...another oldie but goodie! Jimmy Driscoll was in it. It was one of my Mom's favorites.

 

[jimmytammy]

Stopher
Is it Treasure Island?

 

[stopher1]

Stopher
Is it Treasure Island?

Absolutely correct Jimmy!

Walt's first completely live action film (also starring Bobby Driscoll). Though I was also thinking of the character Long John Silver since I thought that's how this game started, characters, but then it shifted into movies. So I was going both ways with my clues in case either a character or movie name was produced.

So of course twinklebug's guess was a very good one, since that was the updated animated & modernized version of what I was actually going for, and I suppose could have been right since the character is in that movie as well, though I was specifically thinking of the 1950 classic.

 

[Muushka]

Congrats Jimmy! Your turn!

 

[wildernessDad]

Anybody need a Lodge fix besides me?

 

[supersuperwendy]

I do wildernessdad!

I just booked my first stay at VWL and I'm so excited I can't wait!!! I've only ever eaten dinner there so I'm beyond thrilled!

June 14th for two nights in a 2 bedroom!

 

[jimmytammy]

I got one right!!

OK this is a character

1st clue
Red

I will try to keep a close eye and install more clues as needed



WD I need that fix
I will be getting a small one when we eat at WCC in a few weeks

 

[Dynaguy]

Condolences to DynaGuy and Inkmahm...praying for peace for all of you now. That picture is so sweet, it reminds me of my grandma who we lost in 01. Grandmas are such special people, I believe God has a special place in Heaven for them.

Thanks to you and everyone else for your well wishes.

I've made peace with my grandma's passing. Living longer than 3 of her children was pretty hard on her, I don't think she wanted to outlive any more of them.

That leaves my mother as my only surviving anscestor on either side of the family. I'm feeling a bit older and lonlier with that realization.

 

[Inkmahm]

Thanks to you and everyone else for your well wishes.

I've made peace with my grandma's passing. Living longer than 3 of her children was pretty hard on her, I don't think she wanted to outlive any more of them.

That leaves my mother as my only surviving anscestor on either side of the family. I'm feeling a bit older and lonlier with that realization.

I'm in the same boat. My mom is it, and then I'm the next oldest. I don't like moving "up" the generation line.

I only have one uncle left though and you have a boatload of those! Of course, I only started with two uncles (and their wives) in the first place.

 

[Inkmahm]

I really stink at these games. I've been clueless. Must have lived a sheltered life - I hardly even recognise the names.

Thanks for the pictures today stopher . It was nice going to my 'happy' place, as short lived as it was.

Appreciate your photos too Inkmahm. Thanks for sharing. I've been compiling a list of things to do off-property and have added that to the list. Looks like you had a really nice time.

I'm not into word games, either, I have to admit. I just skip those posts.

You're welcome on the pictures. We really did enjoy the Giraffe Ranch. Now I'm going to try to convince my family to choose that as one of the activities on our March trip rather than a water park day. We may end up splitting up for that day, which we would do anyway. Dynaguy, my mom and I aren't water park people.

As for the fast past issues, I haven't kept up with whatever announcement is out. We DO use the fast passes later in the day after picking them up earlier in the day. It is much easier not having to get back for a certain exact hour. That adds a lot of walking to get back to an attraction. Not being able to do that will pretty much guarantee I'll have to use an ECV in each park in order to keep up with the extra distance to cover. My knees don't make it now even when I can plan the most efficient routes for the day.

I'm more interested in what the new fastpast systems will be based on which hotel you are staying in. Guess I'll have to go read up on the info, whatever was released. I sure hope DVC is treated the same as whatever hotel it is attached to (WL for VWL, AK for AKL, etc.) Not sure what that means for Saratoga or OKW though. Or Vero and HH for that matter.

 

[jimmytammy]

This is a character

1st Clue
Red(think clothes)

2nd Clue
Beard

 

[eliza61]

This is a character

1st Clue
Red(think clothes)

2nd Clue
Beard

Is it the Fat guy from Pocohontas. The Govenor. I can't remember his name.

 

[eliza61]

Anybody need a Lodge fix besides me?

Just for you WD

And the dreaded dumpster view

 

[blossomz]

Oh Eliza...thanks!!

Jimmy...could it be Jafar?

 

[saintstickets]

I need some advice from experienced VWLers. We have a 2br and a Studio booked for 5/19-5/25/12. I realize that the views from VWL are limited so with that in mind, where would you suggest we request our rooms? Naturally we want both rooms to be close to each other. There are no mobility issues for any of us so that is not a concern. I have read that upper floor rooms have the best chance, although slim, for a view of some kind. With that said, though a view would be 3rd on our list behind room size and convenience to the elevator.
Should we request a dedicated 2br or not?
Are the odd shaped 2br near the elevator (4519, 4528) larger than the conventional shaped 2br (4508, 4512, 5537, etc)?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I know that a specific room cannot be guaranteed but it doesn't hurt to request one or a general area. TIA.

 

[jimmytammy]

Sorry eliza, but great guess

blossomz You are correct!! Tag, your turn

 

[jimmytammy]

I need some advice from experienced VWLers. We have a 2br and a Studio booked for 5/19-5/25/12. I realize that the views from VWL are limited so with that in mind, where would you suggest we request our rooms? Naturally we want both rooms to be close to each other. There are no mobility issues for any of us so that is not a concern. I have read that upper floor rooms have the best chance, although slim, for a view of some kind. With that said, though a view would be 3rd on our list behind room size and convenience to the elevator.
Should we request a dedicated 2br or not?
Are the odd shaped 2br near the elevator (4519, 4528) larger than the conventional shaped 2br (4508, 4512, 5537, etc)?

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I know that a specific room cannot be guaranteed but it doesn't hurt to request one or a general area. TIA.

We like high floors, say 4th or 5th. Near elevators is even better. We had a corner 2 bed once near elevators, and though it was 2nd floor, we would take that room again in a heartbeat!

 

[Inkmahm]

We like high floors, say 4th or 5th. Near elevators is even better. We had a corner 2 bed once near elevators, and though it was 2nd floor, we would take that room again in a heartbeat!

Same here. We had one of those odd rooms with the vaulted ceilings on the 5th floor right around the corner from the elevator and we LOVED that room.

 

[Granny]

I realize that the views from VWL are limited so with that in mind, where would you suggest we request our rooms? Naturally we want both rooms to be close to each other. [snip]

With that said, though a view would be 3rd on our list behind room size and convenience to the elevator.

This photo from the WL rooftop shows the entire VWL resort.

Two things are apparent from this photo. First of all, almost all views are pretty much of trees, in keeping with the VWL theming of the great Northwest.

Secondly, the resort is quite small...the smallest DVC resort on WDW property. So even if you were at opposite ends of the resort, you'd still be considered pretty close together if you were at a larger resort such as AKV or BWV.

And the farthest rooms from the elevator are still only about 12 villas away, so access there is pretty easy.

I hope you enjoy your stay at our favorite resort!

 

[wildernessDad]

Thanks, Eliza! It is most appreciated!