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

[Muushka]

No, I actually just wanted to stay over at the All Stars and watch the mayhem with the Pop Warner children coming in for those first two nights
Besides, it just makes you appreciate our beloved lodge all the more when you leave that craziness behind!

Really, it had nothing to do with the weekend points...just what I have available at this point without trashing next years allotment!
We have not decided whether we will fly out Friday evening or Saturday morning or maybe even drive this time. Those two days booked through CRO at the beginning and the last night at VWL on a MS cash reservation give me some time to think over the options.

As a kidless couple (by choice ) we often stay at the values to get a full dose of the little darlings.

Well that and to re-assure ourselves that we made the right decision!

Sorry parents, no offense, I love your kids!

 

[Muushka]

You can put me down for 4/3-4/6 at VWL

jon

Short, sweet, to the point. Done!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

DLI -

Warm thoughts....warm thoughts...I'm here in the Dallas area trying to warm it up for you.

I wondered this morning when I heard how it would affect flights, but I didn't realize you were coming through DFW.

 

[bzzelady]

Disney loving Iowan,

we often stay at the values to get a full dose of the little darlings.

Well that and to re-assure ourselves that we made the right decision!

Sorry parents, no offense, I love your kids!

I'm honestly thinking of calling CRO back to change that to a reservation for an OKW studio. I have the passholder pin code discount for the night of 12/4 and AKL concierge wasn't available so I just went for cheap for the 2 nights. Then I went back and looked at the 2009 Pop Warner dates and , thinking about my DD10 being like this watching all the activity unfold.

Yes...I'm dialing CRO right now to change this. At the 7 month window, I'll try to pick up the Saturday night on points for that OKW studio.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

As a kidless couple (by choice ) we often stay at the values to get a full dose of the little darlings.

Well that and to re-assure ourselves that we made the right decision!

Sorry parents, no offense, I love your kids!

Muushka - This cracks me up. I love my kids, but some days I need reassurance that I made the right decision! I'm kind of like Bill Cosby....the reason I have 4 children is because I do not want 5 children....

horselover - I'm sure you will enjoy your meal wherever you decide. Thanks for asking because I'm enjoying hearing about some of the places we have never tried. DH and I got stuck on Artist Point as a special date night and never really tried anywhere else.

Dodie - Thanks for the link. I'll have to go listen to that podcast about Narcoossee's as I'll probably consider it for a future anniversary trip.

bzzelady and jjbescher- Woohoo! Love to see the groupies booking more trips. And good choice bzzlelady on waiting for that OKW studio. I have never stayed there with the Pop mania, but I don't think I could handle it.

Everybody stay warm and safe.

 

[twokats]

Disney Loving Iowan
I am 50 miles east of Dallas, and doing the best I can to send you as much as you need. Believe me, since we do not get this kinda weather very often, it is hard for us to deal with. They say this will be the worst we have had in five years (if it does what they think it will) Hope you have a good trip anyway!!

Muushka
On the transportation board, the person that has used Avis tell me that they just took the bus to DTD and walked across the street. I googled the address on maps and went to the street view and the Hilton is directly across the street from the bus stop. I guess that could be an option. Just hope the street is easy to cross!!

 

[horselover]

horselover...

I don't want to muddy the waters any further, but I feel I must give you some additional information!

Do you ever listen to the DIS Unplugged podcast from this site? One of the webmasters - Kevin - routinely does dining reviews for WDW restaurants. He knows what he's talking about. He has reviewed Narcoossee's a couple of times and the reviews were outstanding. Lately, he swears it is absolutely the best restaurant on property.

In fact, you can listen to one of his first reviews of Narcoossee's right here (there's a link that launches an audio piece):
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=32

Thank you Dodie! That made my decision for me. Looking at the pictures link you really can't beat that location. Since we're also not planning to do the parks on this trip getting to see the fireworks from the restaurant will be great. Very romantic. I'll beg for a window table. I'm not above begging!

I haven't seen any May hours yet, but I'm thinking fireworks should be at 9:00. What do you guys think? I'll try for a ressie around 8:00 & plan to get there 45 min. earlier per they're advice for that window table.

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I am in desperate need of Moose dust!!!!! We purposly chose to fly through Dallas figuring we would be pretty safe having our connecting flight in a warmer state. But of course they are getting an ice storm tonight and tomorrow! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Not now!!!!!! I am so frustrated! Could use your good thoughts and moose dust!

DLI fingers crossed for you for good weather & no delays!

 

[Muushka]

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Muushka
On the transportation board, the person that has used Avis tell me that they just took the bus to DTD and walked across the street. I googled the address on maps and went to the street view and the Hilton is directly across the street from the bus stop. I guess that could be an option. Just hope the street is easy to cross!!

I can't wait to hear how it goes for you! Let us know, but so far, painless.

 

[Oshawa]

As a kidless couple (by choice ) we often stay at the values to get a full dose of the little darlings.

Well that and to re-assure ourselves that we made the right decision!

Sorry parents, no offense, I love your kids!

That is too funny!!
I remember when my hubby and I first got married I said I wanted 5 kids!! Then once we had the first one I said ok maybe three. Then we had our second son (who is quite the handfull) I said that's it!
I really don't know what I was thinking in the beginning.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

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

Hi Maria,
I understand your feelings with the new point charts. I seriously considered adding on at AKV while they were running the promotion with developer points and the $8 discount. I held off because I had never stepped in the AKL and was worried we might not enjoy it there. This past trip had me beating myself for not adding on. Had I arrived home to find out about this point shuffle and recently purchased an add on it really would have bothered me.

Enjoy your upcoming trip!

 

[eliza61]

As a kidless couple (by choice ) we often stay at the values to get a full dose of the little darlings.

Well that and to re-assure ourselves that we made the right decision!

Sorry parents, no offense, I love your kids!

That's my problem Muush,
I love other kids too, it the satanic duo that I gave birth to that makes me totally understand species that eat their young.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks everyone for the dust! Dory and Twokats thanks for trying to help! The weather report I looked at says the freezing rain should end around 6 a.m. which is the time we are leaving out of Omaha. We are hoping the airport will be okay when we get into Dallas around 9:30. And then we have to hope our connecting plane comes in okay. We hope that is enough time after the storm is supposed to end for everything to be okay. Any local weather reports you could give us would be appreciated.
Well gotta get the dog to the vets for boarding here soon. Oh am I gonna miss her. Then we will start stuffing the suitcases.

 

[Happydinks]

Good evening Groupies - from cold, sleety, Richmond!

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I am in desperate need of Moose dust!!!!! We purposly chose to fly through Dallas figuring we would be pretty safe having our connecting flight in a warmer state. But of course they are getting an ice storm tonight and tomorrow! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Not now!!!!!! I am so frustrated! Could use your good thoughts and moose dust!

Hey DLI - for getting through your connection tomorrow. Hopefully, the bad weather will move out quicker than the weather people predict! Give the an extra pat on the head and a hug - and leave quick! Leaving them at the kennel is so sad - even when you're going to see Mickey!

Thanks for the revue on Narcoossee's!! We always wanted to eat there but some how forget it.

Hey, has anybody tried to Artist Point at the Lodge? I've done whispering Canyon but never Artist Pointe.

All right gang, I know reading is fundemental but I must have missed the new points change. Where can I find it? Sorry for those who are negatively affected by this. That sucks royally.

horselover & eliza - Narcoossee's was added to our "must do" list of restaurants after our trip last October. We had dinner there with a CM from the Lodge who we've become friends with over the years. I must say that we all thought the meal was OUTSTANDING . We had a table right by the window and had a marvelous view of the fireworks. On the other hand - we have always made Artist Point our "final dinner" of our trips because we love the atmosphere and the food - and can basically "pour ourselves" back into our rooms if we've partaken of too much wine! We especially love their blue cheese mac and cheese side dish (which you now have to ask for - or did as of October).

Uh oh - we haven't looked at the point charts yet for 2010 - so haven't had the time to calculate and freak out about the upcoming changes. When we bought back in 2001 we were told that they could change the points per night - but essentially a weeks stay would always cost "X"- whatever "X" was at the time. Guess we've got some homework to do on that front!

 

[50 years Too!]

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

Goodness Gracious! I'm off for a few days and this thread is a mile long!

First I want to say I'm sorry for everyone impacted by the point chance. Not right!

Muush--love the pop up on the bottom of your sig!

Sorry I'm going to miss you by a day in May, Maria, but I'll be looking for the JT's, maybe they'll introduce us to Ranger Stan, and will be looking for the proud Momwith her son on leave! You too,Teapot!
I'll be with my sister and sister-in-law. Just look for the three middle aged ladies by the Trout Creek Bar!

Horselover--love Narcoossee. A very nice boat ride over to MK, then hop the monorail or walk. I'm planning to take the newbies there in May.

Now to finish catching up!

Deb

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies WOW 5 pages in one day

Maria Stay here where it's safe

I think that the Groupies, who appreciate the laid-back serenity of WL/VWL, tend to be a bit laid-back ourselves.
Us VWL folk would just sit on the sideline in our rockers, laughing at those other folks since we all knew how great of a resort VWL is but didn't feel the need to put other resorts down to make our point.

groupies are a kind group of kindred spirits

bzzelady[/COLOR];29923791]Muushka,
Please update the traveling dates list...Bzzelady and family will be changing their November VWL stay to come when the groupies are meeting

Yeah Yeah

Disney loving Iowan
Warm Thoughts and Moose Dust
Just try to relax and even enjoy the trip down... Maybe wear your Mickey shirt and take some Happy Place Music to listen to on the plane.. Try to feel the Magic and know that you will be there real soon.

horselover
Great choice!!! But you don't have to beg. Tell everyone it's your anniversary...really don't be shy. When you make your ADR let them know I would even call the resturant just before you leave and tell them what you're celebrating remember it this year's theme... I'm sure you'll get the window table an maybe even a little extra suprise. Call SSR just before you leave and tell them.. when you check in you will get a little packet with buttons.. wear them. Can you tell I've done this before... Last May was our 30th Anniversary everybody was so nice and we had alot of little suprises the best was when a cast member escorted us to the private viewing area for Illuminations. so Happy Anniversary... Hey maybe I'll be able to say that in person

Count me in for a May Groupie Meet

50 years Too So sorry...We will miss you in May.... Maybe next year

That's my problem Muush,
I love other kids too, it the satanic duo that I gave birth to that makes me totally understand species that eat their young.

Too Too Funny

DiznyDi Safe thoughts and prayers to your son We are so gratefull for his service.. as we remember Freedom isn't Free

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I think that the Groupies, who appreciate the laid-back serenity of WL/VWL, tend to be a bit laid-back ourselves.

Laid back....peace! Thats me! Thats why on our first VWL stay, we aren't doing any parks! Just the lodge, the FW Segway tour, and dining around Bay Lake resorts! Oh, I digress to those good 'ole 70's!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I am in desperate need of Moose dust!!!!! We purposly chose to fly through Dallas figuring we would be pretty safe having our connecting flight in a warmer state. But of course they are getting an ice storm tonight and tomorrow!

You got it Disney Lovin Iowan !!! Sending you pixie dust !

DisneyNutzy....thanks and you enjoy your first trip "home" in a couple weeks !Thanks for your kind words about the allocation too

horselover ! I've never dined at Narcoossees.....but it sure sounds like a magical place for an anniversary

Loved your little moose graphic Dory !!!

Stay warm and dry everyone---storms headin' to PA soon

Maria

 

[jimmytammy]

Somebody at DVC has been monitoring us and realizes how fanatical we are about our Lodge, so they up the points, and Whammo, con us into an add-on.

We gotta stick together yall and be strong for each other

 

[Muushka]

Eliza, where do you get your comedy routine from?

Somebody at DVC has been monitoring us and realizes how fanatical we are about our Lodge, so they up the points, and Whammo, con us into an add-on.

We gotta stick together yall and be strong for each other

Yes! That is it!! Stand firm, don't squirm!!!

 

[Dodie]

Thank you Dodie! That made my decision for me. Looking at the pictures link you really can't beat that location. Since we're also not planning to do the parks on this trip getting to see the fireworks from the restaurant will be great. Very romantic. I'll beg for a window table. I'm not above begging!

I'm SO glad that I could help! I'm hoping that DH and I can have dinner there during either our May or September trips. We've never been there either.