We're Baaaaack!! **The WLV's groupies & Trivia Thread chapter 3

[twokats]

Woohoo! Are you packing yet? I finally started.

We leave Wednesday noon to head to the beach for 2 nights before we check in at AKV. We are driving so I've got the tylenol in my purse. First thing I packed. Think "would you stop touching me" You would think by 14 yrs. old twins would not act like that, but sometimes my boys remind me of Gilligan and Skipper or any of those comedy acts where you have one little annoying one and one big grumpy one. That's my boys.

Dory: Kinda sorta on the packing. I am looking at the suitcases, most of the clothes are on the sofa, just need to combine the two.

Also, DH refuses to drive to Florida for that reason. He wants to spend every possible minute there and not in the car. He used to drive from Florida to Texas quite regularly when he was stationed at Patrick AFB. (before we were together) He said it always took him 21 hours. I guess not so good memories. So we fly and enjoy every minute there!!

Dory, Twokats, and BWV Dreamin....have wonderful and magical trips!

Granny: Thanks, I really think this trip will be memorable and to be able to go back in December will be fantastic!!

He says, (with his slight lisp), "I'm too excited to sleep!"

You must be sooo excited AKV, then a Disney cruise then VWL! Woooo!

Well, I am sleeping. . . at least right now. I am known for not getting a lot of sleep the night before we fly out!

twokats - Feeling your excitement!! Your vacation sounds awesome.

Yes, I think it is going to be a great trip. I got a new lens for my camera today. I hope to bring back a lot of awesome pics.

Oh I hope I'm not too late for a coffee and croissant. My kids are on my last nerve and I'm not even in the van yet. Just had the "this room is the worst looking pigsty I have ever seen" meltdown with them. (Yes I'm an authority on pigsties!)

I am with Muushka on the pigsties. The kids have a little bit, but I can say the house would be worse if it weren't for them. They are my housekeepers. Considering I am rarely home, I find it hard to believe that I can make that much mess!!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Oh you strong women!! How long is the drive from Texas. Look, I've got Sid and Rizzo in the car with me. they're 15 & 17 and by the time we get to South of the Border on I-95, I'm ready to beat the %^ell out of them, Pedro and "the old guy", my husband.

Drive safely.

From the Dallas area to the Orlando area is about 18 hours without stopping. Of course with Gilligan and Skipper we will be stopping. The redeeming factor is that big brother 19 and big brother 21 won't be in the back seat telling them to shut up.

Eliza...I know that there is a "Hidden Kermit" in Star Tours. It's one of my favorite things to look for as we make our way through the queue.

Never knew this...cool picture! I only rode it once and was probably too nervous to look. Would you see it with a fast pass?

Dory Have a great (and safe) trip! We'll miss you around these parts. Make sure to take lots of pictures!

Thanks DiznyDi! I hope to get over to VWL for a visit but I will try to take lots of pictures wherever I am.

Just keep telling yourself - There's no place like home, there's no place like home! Have a great trip Dory!

There's no place like home! There's no place like home! Got it--thanks.

I have a pigsty too! Wish I had a kid to blame!!

Dory, happy packing! Home soon!


Good to see you.
I never noticed that handsome frog at Star Tours, thanks!

Oh I am in denial that any of the pigsty is mine. Don't ask my mother.

Thanks! I think I should quit fussing at my kids and get back to happy packing.

Dory: Kinda sorta on the packing. I am looking at the suitcases, most of the clothes are on the sofa, just need to combine the two.

Also, DH refuses to drive to Florida for that reason. He wants to spend every possible minute there and not in the car. He used to drive from Florida to Texas quite regularly when he was stationed at Patrick AFB. (before we were together) He said it always took him 21 hours. I guess not so good memories. So we fly and enjoy every minute there!!

I understand that twokats! My DH rarely wants to fly commercial because of the expense for a family of 6 and we love the torture of a good road trip. We've done it more times than I can count both to Orlando as well as to other destinations. The boys love it and will actually enjoy most of the time together. This time we are breaking it up by staying at Orange Beach 2 nights and visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.

Have a safe trip twokats and a wonderful vacation.

 

[eliza61]

This is a totally useless feel good story. I thought of our favorite place since it's time for ducklings to be hatching. The lodge should have a few waddling around.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/05/the-duck-parade.html

If you can watch the video.

This one is for Dizny Dad, Granny, Dodie, Jimmy, Wildernessdad, WLengineer and all our groupie guy. We always knew there were nice guys out there.

 

[Dizny Dad]

eliza61 - Every once in a while our hard shells crack and the soft insides show; the evidence is shown with Horselover's DH (Anniversary Guy) experience with the apron!

 

[jimmytammy]

This is a totally useless feel good story. I thought of our favorite place since it's time for ducklings to be hatching. The lodge should have a few waddling around.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/05/the-duck-parade.html

If you can watch the video.

This one is for Dizny Dad, Granny, Dodie, Jimmy, Wildernessdad, WLengineer and all our groupie guy. We always knew there were nice guys out there.

Great video!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[horselover]

This is a totally useless feel good story. I thought of our favorite place since it's time for ducklings to be hatching. The lodge should have a few waddling around.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/05/the-duck-parade.html

Awwww that was so cute! There was a baby waddling around the BWV quiet pool when we were there. Just one though which I thought was a little strange.

eliza61 - Every once in a while our hard shells crack and the soft insides show; the evidence is shown with Horselover's DH (Anniversary Guy) experience with the apron!

He wasn't too happy with me that I posted that pic! He did say to say hi though!

 

[horselover]

Ahhhh, Horselover! Great photos! We are staying at the BWV in August (if our waitlist doesn't come through for the BCV). I see you are a neighbor also from MA!!!

Hi neighbor! I didn't even notice you were from MA until you pointed it out! There are a few of us on this thread. What part of MA are you from? General vicinity if you don't want to list the actual town. Who knows maybe we really are neighbors & don't know it! We're in the metrowest area. Nice to "meet" you!

Ok groupies I know it's still a long ways away, but I'm already worrying about the w/l for the Dec. trip. Why didn't I just book that extra day in Jan.? (we need a kick yourself in the butt smiley!) I hate being on waitlists. So what do you think do I have any chance of that one night (Wed.) coming through? I could book a back-up cash ressie, but I really don't want to spend the money & I really don't want to move for the last night. I need moose dust! I think I'll send some my own way.

 

[Granny]

Eliza...cool video! I can't believe those young ducklings were willing to jump like that without being prodded! And I'm glad the banker doesn't play 3rd base for the Cardinals or he wouldn't have caught about half the ducks!

Never knew this...cool picture! I only rode it once and was probably too nervous to look. Would you see it with a fast pass?

Dory...the FP line at Star Tours follows the same path as the regular line, I think. The Hidden Kermit is in the area where they are refurbishing the R2-D2 robots as the ramps wind their way around. Worth looking for to pass the time.

 

[DiznyDi]

Ok groupies I know it's still a long ways away, but I'm already worrying about the w/l for the Dec. trip. Why didn't I just book that extra day in Jan.? (we need a kick yourself in the butt smiley!) I hate being on waitlists. So what do you think do I have any chance of that one night (Wed.) coming through? I could book a back-up cash ressie, but I really don't want to spend the money & I really don't want to move for the last night. I need moose dust! I think I'll send some my own way.

Here's some for you!
I waitlisted some time ago (studio VWL) to add the preceding day (Thursday) to our existing ressie. Since we're still on the 2009 point schedule thought it would be dumb luck to get it. We just booked our air travel for our Dec. trip. I called MS to book the Thursday night anywhere..... Surprise our WL just came through, so says the CM! So you may get your WL yet. I think folks are changing to Kidani, BLT and the THV's.
More coming your way! I guess I'd book anything that is open and WL for what I want. I wouldn't want to move the last night either.

 

[tea pot]

Happy Tuesday Groupies...

Dory Have a great road trip and Magical Visit Home.. Good Luck with the Boys... My Girls are the same even now mid-late 20's they still fool around like they are 9...

Horselover Welcome back and thanks for the great pics. We love the BWV ... and enjoyed our stay there very much.
Sending Moose Dust for your wait list... don't get give up hope.. We waitlisted for one day last Dec. and it came throught In fact MS did tell me that most short 1 and 2 wait list request have the best chance of coming through

elzia thanks for the link... I actually saw the story on GMA this morning and was trying to find it on their web site to share with DD.
Yes, A great Feel Good story

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Hi everyone. I've know I've been MIA for a while, but I finally made my way back here, and let me say, seeing the promo for "The Duck Whisperer" made my day! I'll be silently chuckling about that for the rest of the morning!

I only know of one previous Muppet attraction, and it's only because it was mentioned last week on the WDW Radio podcast. That would be "Here Come the Muppets."

DD is coming home for a visit on Friday, so I have lots to do to get ready. Will try to get back here again though!

Missed your post somehow yesterday. I am glad you got a laugh out of the duck whisperer movie. I can only imagine how funny it was to see Maria in that swimming pool with the ducks!

Enjoy your DD!

This is a totally useless feel good story. I thought of our favorite place since it's time for ducklings to be hatching. The lodge should have a few waddling around.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/05/the-duck-parade.html

If you can watch the video.

This one is for Dizny Dad, Granny, Dodie, Jimmy, Wildernessdad, WLengineer and all our groupie guy. We always knew there were nice guys out there.

Very cute! Thanks for sharing it.

Eliza...cool video! I can't believe those young ducklings were willing to jump like that without being prodded! And I'm glad the banker doesn't play 3rd base for the Cardinals or he wouldn't have caught about half the ducks!

Dory...the FP line at Star Tours follows the same path as the regular line, I think. The Hidden Kermit is in the area where they are refurbishing the R2-D2 robots as the ramps wind their way around. Worth looking for to pass the time.

Thanks for the hidden Kermit info!

Happy Tuesday Groupies...

Dory Have a great road trip and Magical Visit Home.. Good Luck with the Boys... My Girls are the same even now mid-late 20's they still fool around like they are 9...

Thanks! Yes we will make the most of it. In a few short years they won't be able to go with us. I know it was like yesterday that my college guys were 14.

Eliza - on the Muppet trivia I think I saw something about a mobile muppet thing once that was at Epcot but I never saw it in person. Hoping you give us the answers as now I'm curious.

OK groupies--I'm 25 hours from leaving my house. I must get serious about packing. See you after vacation unless I get the chance to sign on at the room. Usually DH needs the time to work--owning his own businesses means usually having to do some work on vacation. I don't mind because it pays for the trips home!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Have a great trip Dory!!!!!! I'll be right behind you!!!

 

[craiggers]

30 day countdown starts tommorrow!

Does anyone know if the VWL 2 bedroom units have DVD players yet???

 

[MiaSRN62]

Announcing a new groupie production:

OMG ! Hilarious Dory ! I am sending this to my dd and dh ! I have been working the night shift lately, so I'm a bit in a coma from lack of sleep and just am seeing this post this morning. Thanks for making my day with a good laugh ! You are so talented with the graphics !!!!


Maria (aka....the WL Duck Whisperer)

 

[Muushka]

Hi neighbor! I didn't even notice you were from MA until you pointed it out! There are a few of us on this thread. What part of MA are you from? General vicinity if you don't want to list the actual town. Who knows maybe we really are neighbors & don't know it! We're in the metrowest area. Nice to "meet" you!

Ok groupies I know it's still a long ways away, but I'm already worrying about the w/l for the Dec. trip. Why didn't I just book that extra day in Jan.? (we need a kick yourself in the butt smiley!) I hate being on waitlists. So what do you think do I have any chance of that one night (Wed.) coming through? I could book a back-up cash ressie, but I really don't want to spend the money & I really don't want to move for the last night. I need moose dust! I think I'll send some my own way.

I'll send some P dust your way too, and a word of encouragement. 2 years ago we regretted booking a studio and wanted to change it to a 1 BR at 2 weeks before the date (12/24 and 25!) and we got it!

30 day countdown starts tommorrow!

Does anyone know if the VWL 2 bedroom units have DVD players yet???

30 days! Woohoo! As far as I know they have DVD players in all the DVC at VWL (so many initials!).
Pretty good selection at the Mercantile too.

Eliza. sniff sniff.....I loved that duck video. Mr Muush (who can be Muushy too enjoyed too.

 

[MiaSRN62]

claire ont : Maria - Get pix. I have never seen an armadillo in person before. Very cool. Loved the duck whisperer...

DLI : Maria - great pictures. I would love to see an armadillo!

Granny :Maria...awesome photos including the armadillo

Thanks claire ont and DLI and Granny ! Will they bite if one gets too close ? Now I'm beginning to wonder if we should have been so much in his personal space. But honestly, he barely noticed us.

Corrine : Maria~

In all the years I have 'known' you, (since the AOL Boards!) I have always pictured you as a brunette! Great photos! I cannot wait to visit during the F&G again. Hopefully next year!

Corrine....honestly I have always had light brownish/reddish hair. But I've always had blondish highlights too. So when I get to FL, the sun/salt water/pool water just accentuates the natural blond highlights. I've been to FL 5x since Aug 2008. Three times so far in 2009 so this is why it's so light. I had just spent 3 days on the beach at VB when that photo was taken that Dory used. Usually I color it and tone it down a bit. I actually prefer it a tad darker. It's just been such a whirlwind the past few months. My dd goes to college in FL so we go frequently and she asked to transfer back in Feb so we flew down and then drove over to Tallahassee to tour FSU. She found out she got in in early April. So just alot of hectic stuff. I need to find time to color and tone down the blond a bit.
Glad u liked the pics ! I have to make a an effort to not let another 10 years go by before I visit during that time period again.

Six days until AKV, seven days til cruise and twelve days til VWL. How does that little boy in the commercial say it. .. . I'm toooooooooooooo excited!!!

Whoo hoo twokats ! Have fun !

eliza :Maria, glad you guys are back safe and sound. Any time you have a break down it's going to cost $300 bucks. I think it must be some universal minimum the cosmos put together.

Thanks eliza ! And so true ! I think all auto mechanics make a pact of some sort.

Still catching up on posts........back to reading................

Maria

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

This is a totally useless feel good story. I thought of our favorite place since it's time for ducklings to be hatching. The lodge should have a few waddling around.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnewser/2009/05/the-duck-parade.html

If you can watch the video.

This one is for Dizny Dad, Granny, Dodie, Jimmy, Wildernessdad, WLengineer and all our groupie guy. We always knew there were nice guys out there.

This is a great video. I think bankers need to have a better image right now!


Horselover -

 

[MiaSRN62]

Horselover : We loved their quiet pool. Dare I say it, but JMHO I think it's nicer than the VWL quiet pool. Seems bigger anyway & not as crowded.

You know horselover....I've never seen the BWV quiet pool in person and we have stayed there before. But the themeing just doesn't seem as beautiful as the VWl quiet pool to me ? I know it's small...and often crowded....but just themed so nicely there.

Maria - Glad you are home and sorry for the car trouble. I know you are thankful your daughter wasn't on the road alone. Oh and I think the pictures you enjoyed were tea pots and I didn't want to take the credit for them. Also finding the nurses pin. And I LOVE the duck whisperer story--hope you don't mind that it turned into a feature film!

Thanks Dory ! I was thankful. In fact, the issues with dd's car have my husband and I considering getting her a newer car. She's driving a '99 Intrepid now. I think we'll feel safer knowing she's got a newer car (maybe a 2006-08 ?) with some warranty left on it. And I don't mind at all about the feature film---it was too funny. Have fun at the beach and AKV !!!!!



Horselover ....I am enjoying looking at all your photos !!!! The Wishes shots are great and your anniversary cake looked YUM ! And I love the shot with the two BWV rocking chairs on the balcony.....awesome.

eliza :and by the time we get to South of the Border on I-95, I'm ready to beat the %^ell out of them, Pedro and "the old guy", my husband.

too funny eliza ! South of the Border is something else, huh ?

MaryJ :Hi everyone. I've know I've been MIA for a while, but I finally made my way back here, and let me say, seeing the promo for "The Duck Whisperer" made my day! I'll be silently chuckling about that for the rest of the morning!

Hi there MaryJ....welcome back. I get behind from time to time too. I am saving Dory's photo of me and the duckies for my scrapbook ! It's a keeper !



Maria

 

[Corinne]

Corrine....honestly I have always had light brownish/reddish hair. But I've always had blondish highlights too. So when I get to FL, the sun/salt water/pool water just accentuates the natural blond highlights. I've been to FL 5x since Aug 2008. Three times so far in 2009 so this is why it's so light. I had just spent 3 days on the beach at VB when that photo was taken that Dory used. Usually I color it and tone it down a bit. I actually prefer it a tad darker. It's just been such a whirlwind the past few months. My dd goes to college in FL so we go frequently and she asked to transfer back in Feb so we flew down and then drove over to Tallahassee to tour FSU. She found out she got in in early April. So just alot of hectic stuff. I need to find time to color and tone down the blond a bit.
Glad u liked the pics ! I have to make a an effort to not let another 10 years go by before I visit during that time period again.

Maria

Well, I don't think it needs to be toned down at all! Afterall, we blondes DO have more fun...don't we???
We last visited during the F & G about 4 or 5 years ago, and agree, it is such a wonderful time to visit!!

 

[Corinne]

OK groupies--I'm 25 hours from leaving my house. I must get serious about packing. See you after vacation unless I get the chance to sign on at the room. Usually DH needs the time to work--owning his own businesses means usually having to do some work on vacation. I don't mind because it pays for the trips home!

Have a BLAST Dory! Hope you can pop on to say hi, if not, see you when you get back...take lots of pics!!!!!!!!!

Hi neighbor! I didn't even notice you were from MA until you pointed it out! There are a few of us on this thread. What part of MA are you from? General vicinity if you don't want to list the actual town. Who knows maybe we really are neighbors & don't know it! We're in the metrowest area. Nice to "meet" you!

We are about 15 minutes North of Boston.