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

[DiznyDi]

These little beauties can be found at the Writer's Shop at DHS. It's near Star Tours heading towards Lights, Motor, Action. I've also seen them at the sweets shop near Starring Rolls. I'd recommend trying to have it at the Writer's Workshop. Try to grab one of the window seats (where I was when I took the pic). It's a great spot to enjoy your snack & people watch at the same time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ICECOLDPENGUIN!!!

DDad and I enjoy this very spot each and every trip! Depending on the weather/season it's either hot coffee or iced coffee. Sometimes a latte. We used to get the crispy rice block - unfortunately the blocks are no longer available.

I'll also add my Happy Birthday IceColdPenguin!


For our Groupies on Daylight Savings Time, don't forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Popping in for a couple of comments from my recent VWL stay. LOVED IT!! At check in I requested one of the corner dedicated studio rooms...well the CM worked his magic and we got one! Rm. 3531. Excellent view, the balcony is a little more private, close to the elevators. It seemed bigger than the usual studios too. Room was clean and in good repair. The hallways carpet look to be buckling a bit. Does anyone know when VWL will get a refurb?
Only downer was that one washing machine was down. Since we stayed in a studio I do use the laundry. Spoke with the manager, they assured me a repair request had been initiated. I never saw it fixed however. How long does it take to fix a washing machine?

We are done with the CS dining plan. All the food is basically the same except for a few park CS places. The flat breads are so small!! The largest was from Wolf Gang Puck's where we needed a take home box.

Bus service was EXCELLENT!! Hardly any wait for any bus. It is always so nice to return home to QUIET Wilderness Lodge Villas!

 

[Corinne]

These little beauties can be found at the Writer's Shop at DHS.

We go in there every time and I have never noticed those. I am so getting one in May! It looks like a whoopie pie! yum!

I did Corinne. It's on my to do list for this weekend.

Thanks Stopher (it's the little things!!)

 

[blossomz]

Happy Birthday Ice Cold Penguin!!

Yum...I love those carrot cake cookies!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

We are back home(the reality one)

Traffic was a bit crazy. We saw 3 wrecks within a 20 mile stretch along the GA/SC border that backed us up 1 1/2 hrs. 2 wrecks involved cars on their roofs, another a 18 wheeler on its side. Usually we dont experience bad traffic on the way to or from, but yesterday people were really taking chances. Just glad to be home safe and sound.

 

[Granny]

Popping in for a couple of comments from my recent VWL stay. LOVED IT!! At check in I requested one of the corner dedicated studio rooms...well the CM worked his magic and we got one! Rm. 3531. Excellent view, the balcony is a little more private, close to the elevators. It seemed bigger than the usual studios too. Room was clean and in good repair. The hallways carpet look to be buckling a bit. Does anyone know when VWL will get a refurb?


Bus service was EXCELLENT!! Hardly any wait for any bus. It is always so nice to return home to QUIET Wilderness Lodge Villas!

BWV Dreamin....glad to hear that you had a great trip! I think that VWL had a refurb just last year, but that was the inside of the villas. Sounds like the hallways are due for a little work too. And the quick bus service is always a nice bonus. We've had hit or miss at all the resorts for bus service, and we always consider ourselves fortunate for any waits under 20 minutes.

We are back home(the reality one)

Traffic was a bit crazy. We saw 3 wrecks within a 20 mile stretch along the GA/SC border that backed us up 1 1/2 hrs. 2 wrecks involved cars on their roofs, another a 18 wheeler on its side. Usually we dont experience bad traffic on the way to or from, but yesterday people were really taking chances. Just glad to be home safe and sound.

Wow, that makes for a long trip home. We're all glad you made it home safe and sound too. And it sounds like you had a very nice trip overall. Glad that you were able to get a dose of Disney fix to hold you for a while.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Carrot cake cookie ----now that's how I'm going to do breakfast when I'm there in May ! It's on my list....thanks Julie !



BWV Dreamin.....welcome back and glad you had a nice trip. What view did you have ? Was it the covered walkway from the main WL to the Villas ? If so, I think I had this room back in 2007 ? But I'm not 100% sure. I was very close to the VWL lobby/elevator.

JT Welcome back to your other home and hope you're planning your next trip soon. That traffic and those accidents sounded horrible !


And upcoming "happy trails" wishes to Inkmahm/Dynaguy 13-15 BLT - followed by 16-19 THV !!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Hi Maria, view was lakeside woods view. Pool to the left. Trash room was directly across from us if that rings a bell.

Carrot cake cookie ----now that's how I'm going to do breakfast when I'm there in May ! It's on my list....thanks Julie !



BWV Dreamin.....welcome back and glad you had a nice trip. What view did you have ? Was it the covered walkway from the main WL to the Villas ? If so, I think I had this room back in 2007 ? But I'm not 100% sure. I was very close to the VWL lobby/elevator.

JT Welcome back to your other home and hope you're planning your next trip soon. That traffic and those accidents sounded horrible !


And upcoming "happy trails" wishes to Inkmahm/Dynaguy 13-15 BLT - followed by 16-19 THV !!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok, got ya BWV Dreamin......I actually like the lakeside/pool view much better. Thanks for sharing

Hope everyone had a nice weekend....some really nice/mild weather here in PA this coming week.

 

[Dizny Dad]

Julie - Oh, gosh, please stop telling everybody about the best rest spot in DHS! DiznyDi was right (as always )! And the carrot cake cookie is especially tasty while sitting on the stools looking out through your private looking glass onto the families rushing about. I love it, but please stop telling everyone about it. Last time, I had to wait while unsuspecting ladies wasted time comparing shopping items while occupying the stools. Oh drat, oh drat; but waiting was worth it! Most wait and lounge on the couch in front of the TV, but the corner looking glass is for me!

And speaking of cool places to sit, next time you are in MK and have bought eats at the Main Street Bakery or Casey's, take your tray of goodies and head for either the old Noodle Station Terrace area (sorry, can't remember what it is called now), or better yet, the blind alleyway just down the way from the bakery. The alleyway seems to never have anyone using the seating.

Jimmy - Thanks for your report and details of your Spring Training experience. Glad you're all home safely.

 

[sleepydog25]

Hello Groupies,

Thought I would come to you for some advice. Which would you choose for your last night: Artist Point or HDDR? I have ADRs at Artist Point but I checked HDDR and there is availability. It will be myself, DH, DD11 and DD14. We are new owners at VWL so we will be coming back in the years to come - good to know that whatever option we don't choose we can always come back to! We have never been to AP. Last went to to HDDR in 2000 when my oldest was 3 years old and my youngest wasn't born yet!

At first I was thinking nice relaxing dinner at Artist Point, some swim time, then back to the room to pack. But now I am thinking the girls might enjoy some fun at HDDR the last night! Your thoughts??? Thanks so much!

Here's another vote for AP. Luvvwl and I eat there every trip, and it's usually our last dinner of the visit. It has become something of a tradition for us, especially since it holds such wonderful memories for us. To be bluntly honest, the quality of the experience and food has been inconsistent the last few meals, but even then, AP is a dining experience that outshines most other restaurants on property to include HDDR. After dinner, we enjoy strolling the grounds of the Lodge, sitting on the beach (where you can catch EWP), and going for an evening swim. Now, I'm wishing we were there! Either way, however, you'll have many years of wonderful family time together. Enjoy!

 

[Inkmahm]

Ackkk!!! We leave tomorrow and I'm still not ready. Haven't even started packing and still have a lot to do around here before we can leave. I'm working on all the tax returns for the family today (turns out my brother needs his to be able to do college funding requests for the kids- due March 15).

We're really looking forward to the trip although we'll be missing beautiful weather here at home, too. It is supposed to be 75 here on Wednesday! Odd weather for Wisconsin for sure.

We always fly Airtran and I have a surprise for my whole family tomorrow. I upgraded everyone to business class seating so half of business class will be the six of us tomorrow! My sister knows because I had to update her flights from Msp and she'd have seen it when she checked in online. But my mom and the two nieces won't know until we get to the plane and they discover they are in business class instead of coach.

 

[Corinne]

Have a great trip Ink!

 

[DiznyDi]

Bye, bye Inkmahm and Dynaguy! Have a fabulous trip and enjoy that business class ride on your way down! Check in with us when you can.

 

[jimmytammy]

Have a great trip Ink!!

 

[eliza61]

Happy Travels Inkmahm and Dynaguy. Be safe and have fun.

 

[Inkmahm]

I'm finally just about packed and ready to go. Our Owners Locker has already been delivered to BLT! Now we just have to catch up with it.
Looking forward to watching Wishes from our MK view villa tonight. Or maybe going to the top lounge to watch, not sure yet. I guess it depends on how tired everyone is by then.

Today is my mom's birthday so it will be nice to end the day with fireworks "just for her."

 

[Granny]

Inkmahm...have a great trip. Watching Wishes from your room balcony (with the television tuned to the audio) sounds like a magical way to wrap up your mom's birthday. That's the option I'd choose, but the lounge courtyard viewing is pretty awesome too.

Wishing you safe travels and lots of Moosedust on this trip!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Have a great stay in WDW and at BLT Ink !!!!! Happy birthday to your mom Now.....GET PACKIN' !!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Wishing everybody a Happy Wednesday!!