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

[tea pot]

Happy Wednesday Groupies Snow and Ice here

Are there 1 bedroom VWL groupies here? We've only been in studios here, but in dedicated 2 bedrooms when we've had family with us.
Bobbi

Love, love, love my onebedroom villa for the two of us.
If you have the points, I say go for it.
The extra room in the bathroom area is well worth it!
Deb

Happy Rainy Wednesday Groupies.
Bobbiwoz We are dedicated 1 bedroomers mainly because Sid & Rizzo are both over 6ft tall and "The old guy" and I pretty much live on the road to Heftdomville so we need the space.
Hey guys, does any one know what the Resort Reservation Availabity thread is for?

Another One Bedroom Lover Here especially DH AKA the "BIG Guy" We love the King Bed and the extra large bath room not to mention the soaking tub. We book 1BR when we can. In 09 we will be staying in a Studio in May at the BCV because we need to save points for another Long weekend family stay in a 2 BR with DD's but we did book a 1 BR for Dec 09,

The Resort Reservation Availabity Thread..... I've used it to get an idea of what may be available esp during busy times to help decide when to plan or to have an alternitive resort in mind... Of course I would still confirm any info with MS

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I think the best thing to do is ask for a dedicated as you are checking in. To put in on the ressie, since it isnt a priority, doesnt seem to have much affect. At least that has been my experience.

Thanks! I had started thinking that maybe there was a different booking category like 2-bedroom dedicated and lock-off. But now that I think about it that wouldn't need to be since the accommodations are the same in the 1 bedrooms - just a little different room layout. I'll ask at check-in.

 

[horselover]

It's nearly noon and I'm getting hungry. Instead of eating the ham sandwich I brought from home, I'd really rather get a yummy salad from here...

Anyone care to join me?

If only virtual snacking were possible...

I'd be happy to join you, but not for a salad. I'll take a cupcake please!

Happy Wednesday Groupies
Snow and Ice here

Same here which would make sense since we're in the same state! I saw on the trip list you'll be arriving at VWL on the same day as us in Dec. Wouldn't it be funny if we were on the same flight!

 

[tea pot]

Hey horselover
that would be fun.... do you usually fly out of Logan?
but sadly this trip we'll be flying from NYC.
I was looking at the list too.. there is about 5 of us at our beloved lodge that week. It looks like a great time for a groupie meet

 

[gatordoc]

You can include me as a 1-BR guy, even though I am generally a solo traveler. Having tried out studios and 1-BRs at several resorts before buying in, I just fell in love with the extra space, the jacuzzi, etc.

 

[horselover]

Hey horselover
that would be fun.... do you usually fly out of Logan?
but sadly this trip we'll be flying from NYC.
I was looking at the list too.. there is about 5 of us at our beloved lodge that week. It looks like a great time for a groupie meet

Too bad. We fly out of either Logan or Providence, which every is cheaper. I prefer Providence since it's easier to get to & park at, but lately Logan flights have been cheaper. We'll still need to do a mini meet if possible. Too many groupies there at the same time to not take advantage of it.

DVC Jen - thanks for the heads up about the Flag Family book. I didn't know there was a book. I thought you just asked at check-in, which I forgot to do during our last trip. I'll definitely be looking for it this time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Wed. will be available as it will be the last chance I'll have to see Ranger Stan.

 

[bzzelady]

If only virtual snacking were possible...

Being that I just started my South Beach committment for New Years, virtual snacking is right up my alley

 

[Muushka]

Too bad. We fly out of either Logan or Providence, which every is cheaper. I prefer Providence since it's easier to get to & park at, but lately Logan flights have been cheaper. We'll still need to do a mini meet if possible. Too many groupies there at the same time to not take advantage of it.

DVC Jen - thanks for the heads up about the Flag Family book. I didn't know there was a book. I thought you just asked at check-in, which I forgot to do during our last trip. I'll definitely be looking for it this time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Wed. will be available as it will be the last chance I'll have to see Ranger Stan.

Providence! I named one of my favorite cats after that airport! Theodore Frances!!
I called him Teddy Boo Kitty!

Yup, with a lot of us there, it would be great to have a meet!

We did Islands of Adventure yesterday and Universal today.
I thought the parks would be empty. I was wrong!

Today for lunch and dinner I had leftovers. We went to Dixie Landings for dinner the night before and I had gotten a pasta dish with everything, and I mean everything, in it. It was to die for. Big shrimp, vegetables, proscutto, you name it, it went in. My new favorite. And it lasts 3 meals!

Tonight we went over to CR to check out BLT. Beautiful.

We checked on being flag family (once again) and they were booked up already (once again!) They were booked until the 11th and we checked in on the 5th. So don't count on getting picked, we have never done it yet. Maybe we can talk JT into booking us all on one in Dec 09!

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey Groupies, where's Dixie Landings?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hey Groupies, where's Dixie Landings?

I've stayed there!!!!! AFAIK they are now calling it Port Orleans Riverside. I think there may have been a flashback happening.....

 

[DiznyDi]

Thanks Kathy!
We're looking for some new places to try. Could this possibly be Boatwrights?

 

[tea pot]

We checked on being flag family (once again) and they were booked up already (once again!) They were booked until the 11th and we checked in on the 5th. So don't count on getting picked, we have never done it yet. Maybe we can talk JT into booking us all on one in Dec 09!

Wow Muushka what a great idea!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks Kathy!
We're looking for some new places to try. Could this possibly be Boatwrights?

That would be my guess. Muushka will have to confirm though. It does sound delicious!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

We did Islands of Adventure yesterday and Universal today.
I thought the parks would be empty. I was wrong!

Today for lunch and dinner I had leftovers. We went to Dixie Landings for dinner the night before and I had gotten a pasta dish with everything, and I mean everything, in it. It was to die for. Big shrimp, vegetables, proscutto, you name it, it went in. My new favorite. And it lasts 3 meals!

Tonight we went over to CR to check out BLT. Beautiful.

Really ? The parks are still busy ? Are there any slower times any more ? Tried to add on a cash night (Feb 5) last week. Absolutely no availability for cash rooms. I was so suprised. President's Week isn't until the following week.

I haven't eaten at Boatwrights in many years. The pasta dish sounded YUM ! I'll have to make reservations again there soon.

I can't wait to see BLT.....we'll be there in 29 days.....I am dreaming of it after waking up this morning to ice everywhere.......ugghhhh

Kepp having fun Muushka..............

 

[bzzelady]

Boatwrights is good...try the sweet potato pancakes

 

[jimmytammy]

Oh my gosh! We visited the Lodge on January 1st and DH would have been devastated if the Christmas decorations weren't there. That's all he talked about on the way to the lodge!

We can't book yet, but our '09 trip to VWL will be December 12th to 16th. Because it starts on a Saturday, I'm undecided to go with a studio or 1 bedroom. Are there 1 bedroom VWL groupies here? We've only been in studios here, but in dedicated 2 bedrooms when we've had family with us.

Bobbi

Love love love the 1 beds. We bought a 4th contract, figuring out pts so we could stay in a 1 bed each trip. Kids are teens now, a boy and a girl, and sharing a bed went out yrs ago. The privacy is much more, the bath is great, the washer and dryer allows for a lot less clothes to have to make the trip.

Yes, we are 1 bedroom snobs er. 1 bedroom groupies

 

[jimmytammy]

I got an idea from cheer4bison on her salad. It reminded me of a great veggie salad that we had at RF last trip. So good, that I cant wait to get it again! So that was something new this trip. We also went to Hoop De Doo for the 1st time, with a WL CM friend. You meet so many nice people around that Lodge. Tried Spoodles 1st time. Definitely will go again. And Kona Cafe 1st time. Another definite go back too. (this all seems to revolve around food )

So, what have you done on a recent trip that you had never done before? It can be anything. And would you do it again or not?

 

[horselover]

So, what have you done on a recent trip that you had never done before? It can be anything. And would you do it again or not?

Great question JT! Love, love, love Kona Cafe BTW!

Lets see on our last trip what we did different was:

1. Stayed at a DVC property for the 1st time - will definitely do that again!
2. Ate at Raglan Road - disappointing, won't do that again.
3. Went to F&W for the 1st time - will definitely do that again!
4. Went without the kids for the 1st time - will definitely do that again!
5. Went for a short 4 day trip - too short, but any trip is better than no trip so will probably do again.

I'll let you know what else I do for a 1st after the next trip in 9 days!!! Woo hoo doing the single digit dance!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

So, what have you done on a recent trip that you had never done before? It can be anything. And would you do it again or not?

This is really forcing my brain to work this early in the morning JT

Our last trip to WDW was Aug 2008 (one coming up in 29 days !). But we also tried Spoodles for the first time and enjoyed it. We also did TSM attraction for the first time at Hollywood Studios. Would do it again with a FP or a 30 min or less wait.
Ok....this is gonna sound weird. But with over 30 trips to WDW in my lifetime, I had never done the Teacup ride in the MK and I did it for the very first time this past Aug. Didn't make me dizzy at all (I had avoided it for years thinking it would make me ill). I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My daughter and I were just giggling during the whole ride........

 

[Granny]

JT...I like the idea of asking what new experiences we've tried and rating them.

Two trips ago we did the Illuminations Cruise. It is very much worth it, and through the DIS we were able to share the cost with another great family.

Last trip we stayed at BCV for the first time. Very nice resort but we probably won't go back soon.

As I think about our recent trips, it occurs to me that we really haven't tried as many new things as I'd like. I'd like to do a tour or two but it always seems like our days are full. Probably because we don't get out of the villas until about 11:00 a.m. each day!