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

[KAT4DISNEY]

Another fan of the People Mover (as I still call it too).

I think the refurb is supposed to be done later this month but Space Mt. not until late Nov. At least I know we'll get the People Mover - I missed not being able to ride it in May, and I'm really hoping they do some soft openings on Space Mt. ahead of time so we can ride it on our trip!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I just put my BLT up for sale so I can buy a VWL contract!!! Now I know there are some BLT lovers on this thread, and there's nothing bad I'm saying about the sandwich. But the hubby's in love with VWL and I had to sell something! Maybe soon I'll be an owner and not just a groupie!

 

[Muushka]

We make no distinction between Groupies and owner Groupies! Good luck with the contract search!

 

[Granny]

I just put my BLT up for sale so I can buy a VWL contract!!! Now I know there are some BLT lovers on this thread, and there's nothing bad I'm saying about the sandwich. But the hubby's in love with VWL and I had to sell something! Maybe soon I'll be an owner and not just a groupie!

Good luck with the resale market. We all certainly share your husband's love of WL/VWL. We look forward to be an owner at VWL but as Muushka points out, it's not a prerequisite to being a Groupie!

Good luck!

 

[Anna114]

Good luck with the resale market. We all certainly share your husband's love of WL/VWL. We look forward to be an owner at VWL but as Muushka points out, it's not a prerequisite to being a Groupie!

Good luck!

So what your saying is, I didn't have to make my purchase of DVC at VWL in order to use the moose???? Jeez, now you tell me!!! I coulda' save thousands

 

[eliza61]

I see we are on page 202!!
We need a brave Groupie to start a new thread in about 40 or so pages

And someone to keep track of the important things like future trips and birthdays!
I don't mind doing it again, but if anyone wants to have the pleasure, please speak up!

Happy Sunday All,

Muush,
I'll happily start a new thread (I know that one is easy!!). I've got a few new pictures from our visit.

You really don't want my memory (pretty much toast, nowadays) in any shape or form responsible for keeping track of dates. When we meet I'll have to show you my wedding album, not for the pictures (although after 23 years they're a hoot) but because I put the wrong date on the cover. Which the old guy uses as his "ace in the hole" whenever he forgets some thing.

 

[Muushka]

Happy Sunday All,

Muush,
I'll happily start a new thread (I know that one is easy!!). I've got a few new pictures from our visit.

You really don't want my memory (pretty much toast, nowadays) in any shape or form responsible for keeping track of dates. When we meet I'll have to show you my wedding album, not for the pictures (although after 23 years they're a hoot) but because I put the wrong date on the cover. Which the old guy uses as his "ace in the hole" whenever he forgets some thing.

A volunteer! I can still do the date thing (hopefully it has been fairly accurate!) unless someone else wants to do it.

That wedding album sounds like a hoot and a half!

 

[Muushka]

Hey Eliza, I forgot to ask, how did you enjoy AKV? Which section did you stay in? Studio or 1 BR? Do you like it as much as VWL? Would you stay here again? Did you think that the location is good as far as using the transportation to get to other parks? So many questions!!! Oh, another one, are you home yet and did you drop off your son at school?

 

[PrincessYessenia]

Hello everyone! I'm a DVC member and will be staying with DBF at SSR for a one-nighter, but my question is, and I don't want to seem ignorant, but...could we go over to WL and check out the resort? Neither of us has ever stayed there, nor have we ever seen it and after reading this thread I'm dying to take a look around.

Our stay was booked yesterday and we are staying Tuesday night...I know, very spur of the moment kind of deal! My first choice was WLV, but only SSR was available. Since I can't stay there I just wanted to kinda tour the place. TIA for any help!

 

[blossomz]

Hi Eliza!! It's as hot and humid here as it is in Florida today! Yikes!!! Thanks for stepping up to start our next thread. I am afraid I won't have enough time to manage our info on the thread so I cannot do it this time..back to school time is my busiest. Sorry guys..maybe next time...

Princess Yessenia...you are welcomed over at the lodge whenever you want to explore. If you happen to be around a room when they are cleaning they will often ask if you want to see inside. We do love our lodge!!! You'll understand once you go over!!!

 

[PrincessYessenia]

Yay! How exciting! Thank you.

 

[Muushka]

Yay! How exciting! Thank you.

Are you kidding??? We love visitors!! Future Groupies!!

I can't tell you how many times I visited there without a room key there!

 

[blossomz]

Princess...be careful though! It is very easy to catch Add-on-Itis!!!!

 

[tea pot]

Happy Sunday Groupies...
Hope all is well.. We're in Maine and what a beautiful weekend..
It's finally warm here.. and the best Beach day in years..
of course the water is so cold but you can't think about it just get in as fast as you can..up here there is no such thing as getting use to it...


DLI Great News about your Dad...

cheer4bison Thanks for the Great pictures and TR..I can't wait, starting the count down dance.... soon we'll be at our girls only vacations in our Beloved Lodge. I'm bringing along a good friend that has only been to Disney once ...a Long Time ago...I'm planning on a groupie conversion.
But sad to hear about No People mover... One of our must dos


Eliza and Muushka
We Groupies are so lucky to have you guys....thanks for taking such good
care of us..

I just put my BLT up for sale so I can buy a VWL contract!!! Now I know there are some BLT lovers on this thread, and there's nothing bad I'm saying about the sandwich. But the hubby's in love with VWL and I had to sell something! Maybe soon I'll be an owner and not just a groupie!

WOW .... Pixie Dust .. coming your way.. go Luck on your resale

Princess Have great day at the lodge be sure to get to the dock and the beach and sit by the fire and check out the villas and...well just enjoy! and don't forget to let us know how it went...

Take Care All

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Eliza and Muushka thanks for taking on the new thread! Can't believe it's that time already! Eliza I would love any tips you have on AKV.

BWV - good luck on the resale!

Eliza and Blossomz - I have heard some different things on the amount of time it takes to walk from Jambo to Kidani. Is is really necessary to take a bus?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Yay! How exciting! Thank you.

Welcome and there are some good restaurants there to eat at if you have the time or can get ressies. Roaring Forks for CS and Whispering Canyon for TS. Also Artist Point if you want something fancier.

 

[blossomz]

DLI...our room at Kidani was on the 4th bead...a bit of a walk from the lobby. BUT...we were directly across from the Zazu elevator which took you down to the walk way. It took only about 5 minutes to walk from there. That was great. But it was a long walk to the lobby, Johari, the pool, etc. Just be prepared to walk either way. I guess that is the price you pay for so many rooms having Savanna views. I really didn't mind it except for one day. I walked over in the morning to grab some carry out breakfast from Mara. BTW..go to the Welcome Home Wednesday DVC party. We were given great reusable grocery bags that were great for bringing back stuff from Jambo! Anyway..I digress! I got everything and was all packed up to walk back when a huge storm blew in! So I thought I would take the bus instead-but the bus never came! When the storm was over I ended up walking back with the cold food! But that was just once and we were there soon after it opened. I'm thinking they will eventually add a grab-n-go somewhere near the new pool. So just go with an open mind. If you think you'll be at Jambo house a lot, you might want to request a room near the Zazu elevators..it is the last one and closest to Jambo. Otherwise, ask to be close to the lobby and take the bus. I felt it was 6 of 1 half dozen the other. I really thought the resort was beautiful all in all.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Sunday Groupies (well, what is left of it ). We are finally have some 'summa weatha' here in MA! I began putting some things together for our trip later this week. Our waitlist for BCV never came through so BWV it will be! We have a large group (for us) this time. Our older son will be joining us for the first time in a few years, along with his GF, and our younger son is bringing two of his friends along. I am really excited!

PS~where is Maria????

 

[eliza61]

Eliza and Muushka thanks for taking on the new thread! Can't believe it's that time already! Eliza I would love any tips you have on AKV.

BWV - good luck on the resale!

Eliza and Blossomz - I have heard some different things on the amount of time it takes to walk from Jambo to Kidani. Is is really necessary to take a bus?

It's not a very long walk (unless of course you try and do it on a 90+ day ) the main problem is that there is no clear path so you're walking on the road. It's not a heavily traffic road as the only reason you would go down it is to specifically get to Kidani but you are on it with the resort buses.

 

[eliza61]

Ok don't tell the folks over on the AKL thread and I'll immediately return to our regular schedule resort.....

So we did a split stay... AKV & WLV. As I said both resorts are spectacular in design. It's funny there were elements of each that I absolutely wanted to transfer to the other.
AKL has a seperate closed off potty area but the tube and shower are one which can slow up mornings, also the lip of the tub is very high.
They have huge balconies though, very long.
It is also more "colorful" than WL. You definitely get the sense of "exoticness" here. It was a bit too big for my taste, you actually enter in on the 3rd floor and to get to the pool you go downstairs to the first floor.

These were our morning friends from our bacony. The "wild ones" on the deck are sid and "the old guy". All 4 of us could sit comfortably on the balcony