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

[horselover]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKMAHM!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Isn't Inkmahm in Disney celebrating her birthday?

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!

Hope it's extra-special and lots of fun!

 

[DiznyDi]

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I have some exciting news too. Yesterday we booked VWL for Dec. 2-14. ....

We'll be there Dec. 8-15. Inkmahm and Dynaguy will be there the same time, too. I think a meet is in order!

 

[DizGirl20]

Hi Robyn! First of all, let us congratulate you on your new ownership at VWL. We're not exactly unbiased, but we think it's the best DVC resort of them all!

In answer to your question, either option would obviously work. Have you scheduled a meal at Whispering Canyon Cafe? If so, that might fill the "fun meal" quota for you.

Personally, I kind of like the relaxing evening, great food option of Artist Point. Makes for a nice end to the vacation, and any chance kids get to swim is always a big plus!

As you say, the best part of this decision is that it isn't a once-in-a-lifetime choice. As my family went on trips to WDW, we always looked for at least one new experience to add to our memory banks. Leaving some things for the next trip always drove up the anticipation and helped prevent WDW burn out.

I think you can go either way with this, but that's my two cents. Enjoy your vacation planning and your ownership at VWL!!

THANK YOU! We will be checking in exactly 3 weeks from today, so you can not imagine our excitement!

We have ADRs at AP, WCC and HDDR. Other than that, anyone have recommendations about what we shouldn't miss around the Lodge? OMGosh just talking about it makes me so excited!

 

[jimmytammy]

We'll be there Dec. 8-15. Inkmahm and Dynaguy will be there the same time, too. I think a meet is in order!

Sounds good to me!!

 

[Granny]

THANK YOU! We will be checking in exactly 3 weeks from today, so you can not imagine our excitement!

We have ADRs at AP, WCC and HDDR. Other than that, anyone have recommendations about what we shouldn't miss around the Lodge? OMGosh just talking about it makes me so excited!

Robyn...as I recall, your daughters are both under 16 years old. If you have any down time at WDW (yes, it can happen especially for us DVC vets), you might enjoy getting one of the Hidden Mickey sheets at Guest Services and looking around the Lodge and VWL for the various HM's that the sheet gives clues to.

Also, the Lodge tour itself is a nice way to spend an hour.

Aside from that, enjoy the Lodge amenities, the Electric Water Pageant right offshore from the Lodge and some relaxing time. We like to sit in the main lobby and watch newcomers coming through the doors and watching their eyes go up as their jaws come down.

Have a great trip.

 

[MiaSRN62]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY INKMAHM !!!!​

 

[Inkmahm]

Isn't Inkmahm in Disney celebrating her birthday?

Happy Birthday Inkmahm!

Hope it's extra-special and lots of fun!

Yes, I was! We did Animal Kingdom yesterday so I had lunch at Yak n Yeti. Then dinner at Jiko. It was a great birthday! Thanks for the good wishes, everyone. We are just about packed up and ready to head out for lunch and shopping at the warehouse in Winter Garden for Disney stuff. Then I'm not sure exactly what for the rest of the afternoon before we fly out tonight. I'll have to catch up later on this thread.

 

[wildernessDad]

We decided to add our granddaughter to our upcoming May vacation at Jambo House GV! She's all set to go, including airfare and tickets.

 

[DiznyDi]

We decided to add our granddaughter to our upcoming May vacation at Jambo House GV! She's all set to go, including airfare and tickets.

Wonderful to get the family together! Enjoy your Grand Villa!

 

[sleepydog25]

THANK YOU! We will be checking in exactly 3 weeks from today, so you can not imagine our excitement!

We have ADRs at AP, WCC and HDDR. Other than that, anyone have recommendations about what we shouldn't miss around the Lodge? OMGosh just talking about it makes me so excited!

Actually, I think most of us on this thread CAN imagine your excitement! One of my favorite things to do at the Lodge is take the nature trail that leads out from behind the bike rental shop and run to FW and back. Naturally, you can just walk, too. If you follow the nature trail to the right after about a quarter of a mile, it will lead you to the main paved pathway between FW and the Lodge. Luvvwl and I enjoy sitting on the beach at night watching the boats come and go, taking in the EWP, and even catching glimpses of Wishes in the sky high above the Contemporary. I've known a few folks to grab their favorite libation and then sit in a rocker on the Villas porch just to talk and people watch. As Granny says, watching newcomers walk into the main lobby of the Lodge is an activity all by itself. How I wish I was there now. . .

 

[tea pot]

Happy Birthday Inkmahm

So glad you were able to celebrate in Our Happy Place

what warehouse in Winter Garden???

 

[Muushka]

Whew! This thread sure did grow while I was away!

We had a wonderful cruise. We loved the new ship and enjoyed just about every minute on it.

The only minutes we didn't enjoy as much were the 3 days that it takes to get from NJ to warmer weather.
But the trip back up more than made up for it. It was warm and smooth waters for just about the entire return trip.
On the last late afternoon the fog rolled in. You couldn't see a thing! It was so strange. And the horn blew every 60 or so seconds.
We were way up on the 12th deck, but it wasn't too loud, more interesting than anything.
We had a butler and I loved him. We tried to get him to come home with us, but that didn't work out.
We told him it was our anniversary cruise and he did some very special things for us. A dear man.

Enough about me!!

First off, Granny! New job. That is the best news.

TwoKats!! Awesome Birthday announcements, Kathy! You rock.

And Happy Birthday to all who celebrate in March!!

JT, I enjoyed reading about your impressions of IOA and USF. Glad you enjoyed them and I look forward to HP one of these days.
Congrats on the iPad!!!

HL Thanks for the report/pics of the solo adventure.

Stopher, the cruise sounds great, but I added up our cruises. In the past 11 months, we have cruised for 29 days!!!
But a Groupie cruise would be awesome.

WD, so glad your granddaughter will be joining you!

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies
Yes I'm still among the living

Sorry to be such a truant member.

Reading back you have been a busy group
Congrats to all regarding new jobs, family celebrations,
encounters with the famous, and all the excitement in planning upcoming trips.

Sadly we had to cancel our Trip in April to our Beloved Lodge.
I was so looking forward to it because we would of been there on my Birthday.
DH's work is turned up side down re-org etc.
We've been through this so many times. We're able to book a much shorter stay in late April-Early May
but I"m not sure we will be able to keep that one.

Here's the Good News
First Thank You Thank You Horselover!!!!!
because of your First Solo TR I got up the courage to go it alone
and in the early hours of the morning I used the online reservation system.
Yup I think I love that thing.
Of course I didn't get into our beloved Lodge but I did book two nights
at the BWV and will be checking out on my Birthday.
I won't be in any rush to leave though and plan on spending the Day at the Magic Kingdom.
So Thanks again Horselover

and I can't believe that I missed such an Important Groupie's Birthday
Happy Belated Birthday and Anniversary to Muushka


Well take care and stay well

 

[horselover]

Hello Groupies
Yes I'm still among the living

Sorry to be such a truant member.

Reading back you have been a busy group
Congrats to all regarding new jobs, family celebrations,
encounters with the famous, and all the excitement in planning upcoming trips.

Sadly we had to cancel our Trip in April to our Beloved Lodge.
I was so looking forward to it because we would of been there on my Birthday.
DH's work is turned up side down re-org etc.
We've been through this so many times. We're able to book a much shorter stay in late April-Early May
but I"m not sure we will be able to keep that one.

Here's the Good News
First Thank You Thank You Horselover!!!!!
because of your First Solo TR I got up the courage to go it alone
and in the early hours of the morning I used the online reservation system.
Yup I think I love that thing.
Of course I didn't get into our beloved Lodge but I did book two nights
at the BWV and will be checking out on my Birthday.
I won't be in any rush to leave though and plan on spending the Day at the Magic Kingdom.
So Thanks again Horselover

and I can't believe that I missed such an Important Groupie's Birthday
Happy Belated Birthday and Anniversary to Muushka


Well take care and stay well

First the bad news. I'm sorry you had to cancel your Lodge trip & for the issues your DH is having at work. I hope it all works out for you.

For the good news. Hurray! I'm so glad I could inspire you to take a solo trip. As I said it takes a bit to adjust but embrace all your new found freedom & have a wonderful time!

My WAT photo CD came over the weekend so I'll try to share some of those pics this week. I look like a total doofus, but a very happy doofus.

Welcome back Muush! Glad to hear your trip was great. I wish I had a butler. Sigh.

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey, Muushka's back!
I was just sitting here thinking about you, came to the thread and lo and behold, there you are! Welcome back! Sounds like you had a marvelous time!

Tea pot, I hope you sand DH can make the trip in late April/early May. DDad and I will be there along with Stopher and Maria. A meet is in the works. Would be wonderful to have you join us!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome back Muushka! Sounds like another great trip.

I promise folks, pics are still coming. Coming home from vacation to 2 busy work weeks is kicking my rear Seriously, work is wide open and I am ready for another vacation.

In line with wildernessdad, who wants to join me at VWL?

 

[horselover]

Welcome back Muushka! Sounds like another great trip.

I promise folks, pics are still coming. Coming home from vacation to 2 busy work weeks is kicking my rear Seriously, work is wide open and I am ready for another vacation.

In line with wildernessdad, who wants to join me at VWL?

Me! I'll be the one lounging by the quiet pool.

 

[wildernessDad]

In line with wildernessdad, who wants to join me at VWL?

Me!!!!!

 

[tea pot]

In line with wildernessdad, who wants to join me at VWL?

Me Too I'll be sitting on the boat dock with my early morning cup of tea
watching the mist rise and hearing the boat horns Ahhh
thanks JT

Tea pot, I hope you sand DH can make the trip in late April/early May. DDad and I will be there along with Stopher and Maria. A meet is in the works. Would be wonderful to have you join us!

Hi Di
Mr TeaPot thinks it's a go for late April/May so Yes ! count us in.
We check in at BWV Sunday 4/29 and check out 5/3
We need to leave early on the 3rd picking up DD#2
at the Tampa other than that,
we have no set plans and would Love to meet up.
We missed meeting up with Stopher last time
and Marie and I had a wonderful mini meet
It would be great to see old groupie friends.
Thanks a bunch

Stopher I owe you a PM with my dates, coming soon

take care