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

[Anna114]

So I have a question. I was reading a review of Kadani Village and someone mentioned that the washers and dryers were free. Does the VWL have the same thing for the studio people? That would be a nice little perk.

 

[claire_ont]

Well looks like the stupid economy has ruined our plans for September. With our hours being cut we just can't save up enough money for the trip and just cannot jusify going into debt for it. We rented points from someone else so now we have to hope that we can sell those points to someone else. We may just try to sell the whole trip otherwise. This stinks!!!
The upside to this is that DD will not miss 6 days of school for the trip. I wasn't feeling too good about that anyway. And now we won't have to worry about making ADR's.
We will just have to look forward to going in June of 2010. So so far away.

DLI - My heart goes out to you. Wishing you all the best in finding someone to talk over your reservation.

I'm so sorry to hear that DLI. I can totally relate to the $$ issues & job/hours loss. I'm still on the hunt for a p.t. job & not much is happening. $$ is getting tight & if something doesn't come up soon we may have to reconsider our Dec. trip or even worse I might have to sell my horse. I don't even want to think about going there. Sending lots of moose dust your way for things to turn around for you.

Horselover - I hope it does not come to having to sell your horse. Both my girls have their own horses, and I had horses for over 25 years. When I went through a job change a number of years ago we were able to find someone to half lease our horse and take over half the expenses for three days of riding. That arrangement worked well for us. Our family is so horse centric, I can't imagine what we would do if we did not spend 3 hours every night at the barn, and every second weekend in the spring/summer/fall at a horse show. Last weekend we were not showing so what did we do - drive a couple of hours to go watch a horse show - go figure.

To all that are struggling in this economy my heartfelt wish that things start improving for you soon.

Claire

 

[Corinne]

Very sorry to hear this. I agree, it's not worth going into debt for especially since you know you will be there many more times. Still, it's in hard times like this that WDW provides even more balm for the soul, and I'm sure you will be missing that.

I hope things turn around quickly for you and your family. Best wishes on the point situation.

I could not have said it better myself, Granny. DLI, so sorry you had to make the decision, but in the long run you will be glad you did. We are all so lucky that there is 'always' another WDW trip to plan.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Tuesday all,

Rizzo is heading down to the world as we speak for his senior trip. In true groupie fashion, I dropped him off at the H.S. at 2:45 am this morning and he said "Mom do you think I can ask for an upgrade to the WL". .

Our kids are so spoiled!

In May 1986, Spaceship Earth got a new sponsor AT&T, a new narrator Walter Cronkite and new finale music, the song Tomorrow's child
Anyone been in the newly refurbished ride?
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Yes, several times. While I do miss the finale music I enjoy the new version....I was happy they did not 'mess it up'! The interactive stuf at the end is kinda fun.

 

[eliza61]

Ok, so it seems we're getting a little battered by the gale force winds called real life so time for a little internet pick me up. The "sound of music' is one of my favorite movies so I'm going to tweek one of the songs.

What are some of your absolute favorite things to do at disney. They can be rides, shows, transportation or just sitting around people watching.

My top 2 are actually "sitting around" things.

1) since the rest of the crew gets up later, I love to go down to the WL lobby and enjoy my first cup of tea in front of the fireplace. Since it's usually ~6:00 am, the place is just waking up.

2) Walking back from Epcot to the BCV's at night. Absolutely gorgeous. Walking along the path next to the waterway, low music is usually playing and the path is lighted. Just a great way to end a hot summers day.

 

[Muushka]

Ok, so it seems we're getting a little battered by the gale force winds called real life so time for a little internet pick me up. The "sound of music' is one of my favorite movies so I'm going to tweek one of the songs.

What are some of your absolute favorite things to do at disney. They can be rides, shows, transportation or just sitting around people watching.

My top 2 are actually "sitting around" things.

1) since the rest of the crew gets up later, I love to go down to the WL lobby and enjoy my first cup of tea in front of the fireplace. Since it's usually ~6:00 am, the place is just waking up.

2) Walking back from Epcot to the BCV's at night. Absolutely gorgeous. Walking along the path next to the waterway, low music is usually playing and the path is lighted. Just a great way to end a hot summers day.

I just watched the DVD the other night! I am half way through it, but needed a pick me up and thought it would be a good one! Eliza, are you sure you don't have an older, fairer sister somewhere????

My 2 favorite Disney things are:

1. Grabbing the camera and the tripod with Mr Muush, late at night and going to explore a new area that we have not taken night shots of.

2. Walking down Main Street for the first time for each trip.

 

[LVSWL]

Eliza! What a wonderful thought to brighten our day!

Let's see..I usually take my french press to WDW so one of my favorite things is to make a pot of coffee and grab my book and sit on my balcony and enjoy those couple of hours before the rest of the family wakes up. It does not matter which DVC resort, they all feel like home to me

I love squishing my boys on Big Thunder Mtn! This started when they were 5 & 9 and we rode with them for the first time and would squish each other on the turns and laugh and laugh. Now they are 14 and 18 and it is still one of my favorite things to do.

I loved it when the camel on Aladdin would squirt you as you rode by. My boys would always try to position the carpet so that "mom" would get wet. I don't think that they always squirt now, but we still try. It is so fun.

I love to watch my kid's faces in Mickey's Philharmagic. They just "light up". That's the only way I know how to describe it. I don't think it matters how old you are, that show is everything we all love about Disney.

Mostly my favorite thing is to watch my sons reconnect. As kids get older, they sometimes forget to just "have fun". When we get to WDW, it's like they have permission to be a kid again, and also to just hang out, and goof off with each other..it's wonderful to watch.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Nothing much to say....just happy Wednesday all......
wanted to share some pics and memories from our recent May visit to VWL :

Maria

 

[MaryJ]

So I have a question. I was reading a review of Kadani Village and someone mentioned that the washers and dryers were free. Does the VWL have the same thing for the studio people? That would be a nice little perk.

Yes they do. They are around the corner and down the hall from the elevators on the left. There are two washers and four dryers if I remember correctly.

 

[Anna114]

Yes they do. They are around the corner and down the hall from the elevators on the left. There are two washers and four dryers if I remember correctly.

Thank you Mary for the information. I appreciate it. By the way, would you mind if I copied your Mickey apple in your signature? We are big MAC fans in this family, that along with Disney fans. Thanks again for the information.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Sure appreciate everyones good thoughts! Unfortunatly we are running into some problems due to the way that we booked our trip. Totally our fault. We really had no business even planning this trip in the first place with the way things are right now. Not sure what we will do if we can't sell our points or reservation. We may just end up going and eating really cheap.

 

[horselover]

Horselover - I hope it does not come to having to sell your horse. Both my girls have their own horses, and I had horses for over 25 years. When I went through a job change a number of years ago we were able to find someone to half lease our horse and take over half the expenses for three days of riding. That arrangement worked well for us. Our family is so horse centric, I can't imagine what we would do if we did not spend 3 hours every night at the barn, and every second weekend in the spring/summer/fall at a horse show. Last weekend we were not showing so what did we do - drive a couple of hours to go watch a horse show - go figure.

To all that are struggling in this economy my heartfelt wish that things start improving for you soon.

Claire

I was very fortunate to find a wonderful teenage girl to do a partial lease on Shi last summer. She's a very good rider & she loves him to death so it's been working out great. She pays for 2 rides/wk. which does help, but the rest of the expenses are mine. Board is ridiculously expenseive in our area (think rent on a small apartment!). I just sent an email out today to a college student who leased him 1 day/wk. last summer asking if she wants to do it again this yr. If she can't or doesn't want to I'm going to see if I can find another partial leaser. Not my ideal situation, but I'm willing to do what I have to to be able to keep him.

Ok, so it seems we're getting a little battered by the gale force winds called real life so time for a little internet pick me up. The "sound of music' is one of my favorite movies so I'm going to tweek one of the songs.

What are some of your absolute favorite things to do at disney. They can be rides, shows, transportation or just sitting around people watching.

Good question!

1. I/we love to ride BTMRR at night. It's a whole different experience not being able to see the dips.

2. We always have a Buzz shoot off. DS#1 is the current champ with a score of 999,999. Don't think anyone will beat that!

3. Love to sit in front of the fireplace at WL with a glass of wine or cup of coffee & just chill.

4. My new favorite thing I discovered on our last trip is sitting by the lagoon at the World Showcase with a Grand Marnier Slush & people watching. I could go for one right now!

Sure appreciate everyones good thoughts! Unfortunatly we are running into some problems due to the way that we booked our trip. Totally our fault. We really had no business even planning this trip in the first place with the way things are right now. Not sure what we will do if we can't sell our points or reservation. We may just end up going and eating really cheap.

Still sending good thoughts your way for everything to work out. Are you in a 1 or 2 BR? At least you could cook some inexpensive meals in the room.

Just found out I have to show up for jury duty tomorrow. I was on stand-by & was really hoping I wouldn't have to go. No such luck. I served on a federal jury several years ago. The case dragged on for almost a month. Man I hope I don't get picked again.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I was very fortunate to find a wonderful teenage girl to do a partial lease on Shi last summer. She's a very good rider & she loves him to death so it's been working out great. She pays for 2 rides/wk. which does help, but the rest of the expenses are mine. Board is ridiculously expenseive in our area (think rent on a small apartment!). I just sent an email out today to a college student who leased him 1 day/wk. last summer asking if she wants to do it again this yr. If she can't or doesn't want to I'm going to see if I can find another partial leaser. Not my ideal situation, but I'm willing to do what I have to to be able to keep him.

I completely sympathize - hay prices out here rose astronomically last year and of course haven't backed down like they should have after the supposed reason of high gas prices has eased. Market forces are finally getting it down a bit thank goodness. I also went thru the lease option last year but wasn't as lucky as you Horselover. Friends highly recommended the girl I leased to but I got back a very confused, angry and injured horse. When it works, it's great! And when it doesn't it's not good at all. I just can't do that to the boy again but thankfully am still doing ok with the expenses. Being able to keep them at home helps a bunch.

Around our area some people have actually released their horses out - wearing tack even - with the hope that someone will decide to take the whole package. Grrrrrr!!!! I'd like to send them out to fend on their own with a hundred pounds of something that will eventually wear at their hair/skin and doesn't allow them to really relax and roll, much less just having to forage for food and water which they are not used to doing. We have wild horses around the area and I guess they seem to think if they survive then the domestic released horses can do the same.

 

[dbmom]

Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if the villas had been renovated recently? I am planning a trip for May 2010 and was just curious. I had asked on some of the other forums and didn't have any luck so I thought this would be the place to come Thanks in advance for any info!!

 

[claire_ont]

Ok, so it seems we're getting a little battered by the gale force winds called real life so time for a little internet pick me up. The "sound of music' is one of my favorite movies so I'm going to tweek one of the songs.

What are some of your absolute favorite things to do at disney. They can be rides, shows, transportation or just sitting around people watching.

Aww I like this one - lets see:

1. Entering through the gates on my first day there.
2. Morning coffee on the balcony at AKV and watching the giraffes walk by.
3. Festival of the Lion King. It always gives me chills when then start to sing.
4. Pirates of the Carribean - Corney I know - but it is always a must see every trip.

Claire

 

[Corinne]

Here are a few of my favorite things~

Walking through the International Gateway!

Walking onto Main Street

Sitting out on the balcony and relaxing, being thankful to be back at my favorite place.

Visiting with Art

Frozen sunshines at Beaches and Cream

When the narrator blows the torches out before Illuminations begins.

When Tink flies

 

[Dizny Dad]

Our prayers to all who find themselves in need . . .

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4. My new favorite thing I discovered on our last trip is sitting by the lagoon at the World Showcase with a Grand Marnier Slush & people watching. I could go for one right now! . . .

How wonderful for you and Anniversary Guy! It is a wonderful way to sip away the afternoon.

As revealed earlier, DiznyDi and I fell in love with sitting by the lagoon (Rose & Crown Pub) sipping on Long Islands back in '90. We look forward to resting in that spot each trip. I has become a standard in our Disney experiences.

Hope all works out for you and that Shi stays in your life a long time. Let AG (DH) know we still appreciated his photos having fun in "the World".

 

[eliza61]

So last night I'm enjoying a pizza with just Sid the squid and on the local news is the story of our current Nobel prize candidate criminal.

Don't know if you've seen this story in other parts of the country but a local women here concocted a kidnapping hoax. She phone the police Monday saying her and her 9 year old daughter were kidnapped (out of their car) by 2 armed Black guys, well after 2 days of amber alerts and police searches the FBI find the wackadoodle and daughter at the Grand Floridian.

Sid looks over to me and says, "She did all of that to stay at the Grand Floridian? I would have at least went for the WL".

Do I have these guys trained or what!!

 

[wildernessDad]

So last night I'm enjoying a pizza with just Sid the squid and on the local news is the story of our current Nobel prize candidate criminal.

Don't know if you've seen this story in other parts of the country but a local women here concocted a kidnapping hoax. She phone the police Monday saying her and her 9 year old daughter were kidnapped (out of their car) by 2 armed Black guys, well after 2 days of amber alerts and police searches the FBI find the wackadoodle and daughter at the Grand Floridian.

Sid looks over to me and says, "She did all of that to stay at the Grand Floridian? I would have at least went for the WL".

Do I have these guys trained or what!!

The fact that they went to the GF instead of WL proves beyond a reasonable doubt that they are complete idiots!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Just checking in. I read back through some of the thread and still need to read a little more.

We have had a wonderful trip and check out tomorrow to head on to do a few more nights in other places before heading home.

We did get over to WL yesterday for a visit and got to see Ranger Stan. He said today Thursday is the 15th anniversary for the WL and they were going to have some events for it such as a photo of those who were there on opening day so he was excited about that. He also mentioned that he just talked to Jimmy and of his hopes to make it to your Dec. meet. He referred to me as from the Muushka group so I thought that would give you a smile Muush.

Sorry to all of you who are having hard times with jobs etc.

Here are a few pictures I took at WL yesterday.

And Maria a happy belated birthday! Hope it was wonderful. I started making you a card while I was traveling before your day but never got it finished or posted. So here you go:

Hope it was happy!