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

[DisneyNutzy]

Just returned to ICY New York and not very happy about it.

First few days of the trip were freezing but it warmed up nicely by Saturday and Sunday was actually hot. This was the strangest trip for me. Our team played well and advanced to the quarter finals on Sunday so I never made it to any park until Epcot last night. Even that was only for dinner at Teppan Edo. It didn't really feel like a trip to Disney because all I did was go the ball field and indulge in too many adult beverages after those games. Not complaining as we had a great time. I did manage to eat at Shula's twice and visit Jellyroll's for the first time. Our group enjoyed that.

I never had a chance to get anywhere near the Lodge so I am sorry to say no pics for the fellow groupies. I promise to make up for that on my February trip.

I did have a chance to stay at the AKL and was surprised by how much I loved it there. They didn't have my requested King room ready by 3 PM on check in and I had to be at the ball field by 4. The bell staff had my luggage since I transferred from All Star and I needed to change so I begged them to give me any room. They gave me 4302. Nobody told me I was being given a Savannah view so we were shocked when we walked in and had zebra's roaming outside our balcony. I am not sure with the current state of construction they could charge Savannah prices for this room but we loved watching the animals from our balcony. We had a direct view of what appears to be the main entrance for Kidani.

Looks like I have a lot to catch up on and the point charts have been changed. Is the general consensus this is bad for Sun - Thurs people, good for weekenders and 10 day trips and no real change for week stays?

Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm.

 

[horselover]

Yes I know this has nothing to do with our beloved Lodge, but since the MODs don't seem to mind us talking about other things & you're such a wonderfully helpful group of folks I'll go ahead & ask.

Thinking ahead to our May trip since the 90 day ADR mark will be approaching soon (OC planner that I am!). I'd like go someplace nice for our anniversary dinner. V&As is out because I'm too picky of an eater. Not worth the expense for me. I was debating Le Cellier (loved my lunch there), Yachtsman Steakhouse, or The Turf Club. Someone on another board also suggested Narcoossee's (was not even on the radar for me, but I'll consider everything). I'm a chicken & beef kind of gal (don't mind a restaurant known for fish as long as it doesn't smell that ways! ). DH likes everything. Anyone have any thoughts?

Also noticed from the vacation list that it looks like a few of us will be there at the same time, but not at the same resorts. Still it might be a good time for another groupie meet!

 

[eliza61]

Hey Horselover,
It's not too off topic (considering some of my post). LOL

Any hoo,

Dh & I loved Yachtsman Steakhouse. Loved the lobster Bisque and we both had filet Migon.

We also enjoyed Shulas' steakhouse in the Dolphin. Excellent but pricey!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just want to say thanks again everyone for being understanding....and I feel for all you who are affected (especially on a larger scale).


Now for food talk horselover. I've heard nothing but good reviews for Yachtsman......friends of mine ate there and said it's the best steak ever anywhere. They also really enjoyed Citricos at the GF. How about Jiko ? Or Artist Point ?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Also noticed from the vacation list that it looks like a few of us will be there at the same time, but not at the same resorts. Still it might be a good time for another groupie meet!

Count me in for a groupie meet horselover !!!!

JimmyTammy Apr 29 - May 8 VWL
Deb (50 Years Too!) April 30 - May 4 VWL
Tea Pot May 1-9 BCV
DiznyDi May 1-9 VWL Happy Birthday Dillon on the Dis!
horselover May 2-7 SSR (Fingers crossed for loving it!!)
DVC Mike May 2-19 BCV
DisneyMamaof2 May 2-9 AKV
MiaSRN62 May 5-8 VB May 8-10 VWL
DODIE! May 9 VWL, May 10-14 DCL , May 14-15 BWV
wildernessDad May 10-16 AKV (Concierge!)
Kathy (KAT4DISNEY) May 10-13 AKV (Concierge!) May 14-17 VWL

 

[Muushka]

DiznyDi Please, once again, thank your son for his service to our country.

horselover We are also big fans of Yachtsman. Well, my beef crazed husband really. It is a very nice restaurant, great food and good service. Let us know what you pick! Le Cellier is nice, but way too crowded and noisy for a special occasion, IMHO.

DisneyNutzy Welcome home! One of those good news bad news trips huh? I am glad your team did so well. Stay warm!

Thanks for the understanding Dizny Di.....we are one of the harder hit folks. The last 3 days have been tough reading all about this on the thread and finding myself a bit "under fire" from a few select DIS'ers. For some, because they are coming out ahead....they just can't sympathize at all. Of course not speaking of people like yourself. And I am happy for those that save. But we are coming up 30 points short each year at OKW. So for us---it's a BIG adjustment. We are bitter about our recent AKV add-on as well. When we bought about 90 days ago, someone in DVC/DVD had to know but said nothing. KIdani isn't even open yet. We would have purchased another 15 points there had we known because coming up 12 points short there every year. I guess 12 is better than 30....but overall, 42 points a year short is not good. And some on that thread have asked "what are you so upset about ?" among other snarky comments.
But thanks for understanding Dizny Di.

Maria, I just sat down with the points today and looked at it carefully. I broke the bad news to Mr Muush that with the new point structure, we could no longer do a 1 BR twice a year, thank you very much Disney. We are pretty ticked too. I don't get the logic or the way they aimed the large point increases to the 1 BR and 2 BR. Well, we can milk our points with a studio/1 BR mix, but it really irritates me. And we are not about to do another add on because they changed the point structure. AAAKKKKKKK As it stands, we are missing 35 points a year.

 

[bzzelady]

Maria,

Glad to have you back home on our thread...I read the other thread and you really took a battering over there
By the way, you had very valid points and many of us are going to be running into the same issues come next year. We all might have to form a group to share two bedroom lockoffs for kitchen and whirlpool tub access as our standard of living has just been reduced by Big Brother at DVC

Horselover,

We loved Narcoose's last summer. My DH said that the seared cow was some of the best he has had on property. I, of course, had the crab crusted tile fish which was delightful! The restaurant does not smell of fish at all and the bonus is if you have your dinner reservation approximately 1 hour before Wishes starts...they stop table service and invite everyone out onto the deck to watch the show and pipe the music in. It was a wonderful evening

Eliza,

I, like Granny, also snuck a peek out onto the information superhighway and came up with Plane Crazy in 1928 being the first appearance by Mickey Mouse, but didn't answer because your question was stating that the year was 1930.

Hi Muushka! Hi Cheer4bison! Hi to everyone else!!!!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Bzzzzz

Hmmm, I need to get over there and see who was beating up on our Maria!

 

[bzzelady]

Muush,

I'll go get the Moose and join you

I didn't post over there at all, but there were snarky comments abound. I know when Maria had first posted she had just come off a killer shift at the hospital and very tired/stressed, but the way that some of these people responded was just not how we all talk to each other over here. Even though we all may not be able to stay as long now that DVC has decided to rearrange the points, I'm really glad that VWL is home for all of us

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Maria - I didn't see the other thread but sounds like you need a groupie hug.

bzzelady - and good idea--I think we are going to miss our amenities in the 1BR/2BR. March trip will be our first time to do a studio--but probably not our last. I'm thankful we are doing our VB trip in May when my college boys are home this May because we won't be able to next year.

Muushka - I'm sorry to hear it hits you so hard too. I agree that we will not be buying more to make up the difference.

horselover - don't have anything helpful to add as I haven't been to any of those except LeCellier and I agree with Muushka that it is awfully busy for a romantic dinner. I do like Artist Point though. The mushroom soup is divine (and I don't like mushrooms usually). The cedar planked salmon is delicious and the free range chicken is too. Pretty much like the one at LeCellier if you have had it there. Usually a nice quiet dinner and great view.

DiznyDi - I too would like to thank your son for his service as well as all of your family who has sacrificed time with him. So glad to hear he can join you and that it is turning into a nice reunion for you!

teapot - Happy Monday to you too

DisneyNutzy - Welcome back and glad to hear your team did so well.

DLI - Have a magical trip!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Muushka : Well, we can milk our points with a studio/1 BR mix, but it really irritates me. And we are not about to do another add on because they changed the point structure. AAAKKKKKKK As it stands, we are missing 35 points a year.

I feel for you....we will also do the studio/1 or 2 bedroom mix to stretch out the points. Hugs to you and Mr Muush as I'm sure the news came as a bit of a blow. You're in the same situation as me. That's too many points to borrow.....

You guys rock over here.....and I know the VWL Groupie thread is a sanctuary I can come to. And yes....did get a bit kicked around over there....but I'm over it now. Still bummed about the point situation. And I think u all were aware we were thinking about doing a BLT add-on. DH is "no way" now. I think part of that is just anger ? He might come around ? But right now he just doesn't "trust" DVC as he did just 3 days ago. He's afraid there will be another "sneak attack" allocation or worse yet......new minimum stay guidelines or minimum weekend stays. He feels someone somewhere had to know about the allocation when we did the AKV add-on 3+ months ago so he feels a bit tricked with that transaction. Kidana, like BLT, isn't even open yet. So how can DVC say they have tracked occupancy and adjusted the points ?
Thanks all ---you're the best and I hope to one day get to meet some of you (all of you would be nice).

 

[MiaSRN62]

I did have a chance to stay at the AKL and was surprised by how much I loved it there. They didn't have my requested King room ready by 3 PM on check in and I had to be at the ball field by 4. The bell staff had my luggage since I transferred from All Star and I needed to change so I begged them to give me any room. They gave me 4302. Nobody told me I was being given a Savannah view so we were shocked when we walked in and had zebra's roaming outside our balcony.

Dizny Nutsy : Glad u liked the AKV and what a suprise to get the savanna view ! Honestly, with this allocation, we could do fine with staying in a standard or value....but we bought AKV for the savanna views specifically. Couldn't get my youngest dd off the balcony when we stayed there last Aug. She literally sat out there for like 4 hours !
Glad your team did well ! Sorry u had to come back to such a cold, icy place. We are preparing for a snow/sleet/ice storm Tues night into Wed. And I cannot wait to get to FL in 9 days............

Maria

 

[Muushka]

Maria, I have to say, I visited the BLT while there and thought of you while looking around. I hated it! Loved the location, but what the heck were they smoking when they did the decorating? Almost as bad as that sofa/rug at VWL!!!

Stay here with us, safe place.....safe place.....

 

[J and R's mom]

Thanks all for answering my questions so quickly! We're SO excited about our stay!

 

[Muushka]

Thanks all for answering my questions so quickly! We're SO excited about our stay!

Did we put you on the list? I am not quite up to Granny's speed or accuracy!!

Visit often.....we really like it when people do that.

 

[Granny]

Thinking ahead to our May trip since the 90 day ADR mark will be approaching soon (OC planner that I am!). I'd like go someplace nice for our anniversary dinner. V&As is out because I'm too picky of an eater. Not worth the expense for me. I was debating Le Cellier (loved my lunch there), Yachtsman Steakhouse, or The Turf Club. Someone on another board also suggested Narcoossee's (was not even on the radar for me, but I'll consider everything). I'm a chicken & beef kind of gal (don't mind a restaurant known for fish as long as it doesn't smell that ways! ). DH likes everything. Anyone have any thoughts?

I have enjoyed two anniversary dinners at WDW. The first one was at Yachtsman Steakhouse and the second at Le Cellier. I have to give an enthusiastic thumbs up to both of these. Both are on the pricy side but when it's only the two of us, and it was our anniversary, we felt like a special place would be the only way to go. And we weren't disappointed.

I'm sure there are many other nice options but I'll say that we truly enjoyed both anniversary dinners.

 

[Granny]

Maria, I have to say, I visited the BLT while there and thought of you while looking around. I hated it! Loved the location, but what the heck were they smoking when they did the decorating? Almost as bad as that sofa/rug at VWL!!!

Stay here with us, safe place.....safe place.....

Safe place unless someone starts complaining about our beloved sofa at VWL!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Groupies Are The Best!

I so appreciate each and every one of you! I will indeed extend your thanks to our son - when I see him

Thanks Maria for all of your suggestions for a ticker. I've looked over some, though not all. We're very rural and have only dial-up available Sometimes it can be a real pain. Sites that are graphic intensive take forever to come in - if they come in at all. I've read all pages of the 'points' thread. There are some pretty intensive folks over there that really gave you a rough time. I agree with Muush come back over here where you're loved and appreciated!

horselover In our experience, the Turf Club is good, not great. It can be a lovely meal if you eat later in the evening (after 7:30). We've been 3 times. On all occasions there have been multiple families with multiple little ones that are thoroughly enjoying themselves! They will even have stick horse races for the youngest diners. Yachtsman would be my choice with the Chateau Briaund (sp) for 2. The Chilled Seafood Salad - Lobster, Shrimp and Jumbo Crab with Lemon Créme Fraiche and Avocado Cream is excellent as an appetizer if you like seafood.
We also like the Artists Point very much! And I agree, the Mushroom Soup is excellent!

If there's a Groupie meet in May, count us in!
Di

 

[Muushka]

Safe place unless someone starts complaining about our beloved sofa at VWL!!

Granny! What can I say?? It IS UGLY!!!

Groupies Are The Best!

I so appreciate each and every one of you! I will indeed extend your thanks to our son - when I see him
Thank you



Thanks Maria for all of your suggestions for a ticker. I've looked over some, though not all. We're very rural and have only dial-up available Sometimes it can be a real pain. Sites that are graphic intensive take forever to come in - if they come in at all. I've read all pages of the 'points' thread. There are some pretty intensive folks over there that really gave you a rough time. I agree with Muush come back over here where you're loved and appreciated!

horselover In our experience, the Turf Club is good, not great. It can be a lovely meal if you eat later in the evening (after 7:30). We've been 3 times. On all occasions there have been multiple families with multiple little ones that are thoroughly enjoying themselves! They will even have stick horse races for the youngest diners. Yachtsman would be my choice with the Chateau Briaund (sp) for 2. The Chilled Seafood Salad - Lobster, Shrimp and Jumbo Crab with Lemon Créme Fraiche and Avocado Cream is excellent as an appetizer if you like seafood.
We also like the Artists Point very much! And I agree, the Mushroom Soup is excellent!

If there's a Groupie meet in May, count us in!
Di

My Mr Muush wrote a program (a pretty simple, not web based) Mickey countdown that pops up when you log onto your computer. It says "X days till Mickey" with the little Mickey graphic. Let me know if you want it and I will pm you with it.

 

[Oshawa]

: There are some pretty intensive folks over there that really gave you a rough time. I agree with Muush come back over here where you're loved and appreciated! Di

Hi Everyone:

I just wanted to say that I know I am pretty knew to this whole DVC and DIS thing but I could not believe some of the things that were being said on the other threads. I have continued to read this thread and feel very at "home" with you guys. I know I don't know you Maria but I am very sorry that you were attacked like that. I just felt like I had to get that off my chest. Thanks for being so friendly on this thread. I am glad to be a part of VWL. You are a great group of people.