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

[Disney loving Iowan]

Dory - you are so lucky to be leaving in 3 days!!! Hope everything goes well till then. Have fun packing!

 

[KyleRayner]

Next week, I'll be making a ressie for a 2BR at VWL. Although I've stayed at WL before, this will be my first stay at the Villas.

I was just wondering if you guys had any tips or suggestions as far as what view to ask for, what floor, should I request to be close to the elevators, etc.

Someone had told me to request a lake view because they were able to view the water parade every night. But then I've heard that lake views have obstructed views of the lake, so I'm skeptical about being able to see the water parade from my balcony.

Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[tea pot]

I need a Disney fix. It's been a little less than 3 months since I've last gone (December). It seems to hit me every three months which means that I should be going to WDW 4 times a year. Sounds about right to me!

Oh I'm right with you.. Our last visit was in Nov. and when March 1st. hit I started to get the shakes I don't know if I can hang on till May 1st.
We usually plan on 2 visits a year Spring and Fall or Dec. but It just doesn't seem to be enough I could really use 2 more.

You know, we used to be wanting DVC often, very often. But this past visit the crowds were so, um, there, that we are in no rush to return. Of course we were just there in Jan! But we are going in April and will not be going to WDW or DVC! We will stay 1 night in LBV and do USF for one day, and then off to the cruise. I wonder if our tastes are changing?

Do I need help??

OH NO Sounds like you need a Groupie INTERVENTION...
Send Pixie Dust NOW......

Only two weeks until my next trip... yay!

I REALLY need a vacation from my life, this one is perfectly timed!

Happy Dance Countdown

Thanks for the prayers & pixie dust. As it stands right now we should be able to leave Friday. DS is leaving tomorrow to go back to college. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that we leave in 3 days!

Hang in there Dory I know you'll be leaving real soon.....:

Stay Warm Groupies ......1 foot + of snow and 17' here.......Think Happy Thoughts

 

[wildernessDad]

Next week, I'll be making a ressie for a 2BR at VWL. Although I've stayed at WL before, this will be my first stay at the Villas.

I was just wondering if you guys had any tips or suggestions as far as what view to ask for, what floor, should I request to be close to the elevators, etc.

Someone had told me to request a lake view because they were able to view the water parade every night. But then I've heard that lake views have obstructed views of the lake, so I'm skeptical about being able to see the water parade from my balcony.

Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!!

If you want a dedicated 2-br villa, you might want to stay in one of the atrium 2-br's. I love the connivence to the elevator.

 

[KyleRayner]

If you want a dedicated 2-br villa, you might want to stay in one of the atrium 2-br's. I love the connivence to the elevator.

I do want a dedicated 2BR. So when I call MS, I'm specifically asking to be put in one of the atrium 2BR's? Can you tell me a little more about them?

 

[Inkmahm]

I do want a dedicated 2BR. So when I call MS, I'm specifically asking to be put in one of the atrium 2BR's? Can you tell me a little more about them?

We had one of these in December and really liked it. It was around the corner from the elevator and faced the walkway between the villas and the lodge. The second bedroom had two beds which was perfect for us. Also a huge walk in closet and lots of extra space without the kitchenette setup in that room. I'd ask for that room again.

 

[KyleRayner]

We had one of these in December and really liked it. It was around the corner from the elevator and faced the walkway between the villas and the lodge. The second bedroom had two beds which was perfect for us. Also a huge walk in closet and lots of extra space without the kitchenette setup in that room. I'd ask for that room again.

So I'm asking MS to put me in one of the atrium 2BR's? I'm specifically asking for that and they'll know what I'm talking about?

 

[Muushka]

So I'm asking MS to put me in one of the atrium 2BR's? I'm specifically asking for that and they'll know what I'm talking about?

Are you making your reservations for 11 months out or 7? The dedicated are a little more difficult to get hold of. Also, there are very few villas located on the atrium. Don't get your heart set on it, you may be disappointed.

Good luck!

 

[cheer4bison]

Next week, I'll be making a ressie for a 2BR at VWL. Although I've stayed at WL before, this will be my first stay at the Villas.

I was just wondering if you guys had any tips or suggestions as far as what view to ask for, what floor, should I request to be close to the elevators, etc.

Someone had told me to request a lake view because they were able to view the water parade every night. But then I've heard that lake views have obstructed views of the lake, so I'm skeptical about being able to see the water parade from my balcony.

Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!!!

We stayed in a dedicated 2BR last March and it was on the lake side. While there are obviously tall trees between you and Bay Lake, you can still see the EWP pretty well from the balcony. At least, we could from our room on the fifth floor. It was really lovely. We looked forward to hearing and seeing it every night of our visit. Just one more thing that makes our beloved lodge so magical!

 

[KyleRayner]

Are you making your reservations for 11 months out or 7? The dedicated are a little more difficult to get hold of. Also, there are very few villas located on the atrium. Don't get your heart set on it, you may be disappointed.

Good luck!

7 months

 

[LVSWL]

If you want a dedicated 2-br villa, you might want to stay in one of the atrium 2-br's. I love the connivence to the elevator.

I would LOVE to have one of those rooms! Maybe if I click my ruby slippers and wish real hard when we check in 29 days from now. No, I'm not excited much!

 

[KyleRayner]

We stayed in a dedicated 2BR last March and it was on the lake side. While there are obviously tall trees between you and Bay Lake, you can still see the EWP pretty well from the balcony. At least, we could from our room on the fifth floor. It was really lovely. We looked forward to hearing and seeing it every night of our visit. Just one more thing that makes our beloved lodge so magical!

If I can't get a dedicated 2BR in the atrium, do you think I should request an upper floor facing the lake? Also wondering if I should request a 2BR near the elevators. I heard the hallways are lengthy and I will have a 9 year old with me who, after a long day at the parks, might complain about that, LOL.

 

[Muushka]

7 months

It might be difficult to get the dedicated. Call as soon as you can! Good luck!

 

[blossomz]

I have tried for an atrium 2 BR the last couple of times and had no luck! We did get a nice 2 BR just down the long hall though.

 

[cheer4bison]

If I can't get a dedicated 2BR in the atrium, do you think I should request an upper floor facing the lake? Also wondering if I should request a 2BR near the elevators. I heard the hallways are lengthy and I will have a 9 year old with me who, after a long day at the parks, might complain about that, LOL.

Sounds like you have a good plan. That's what we requested and it worked out really well.

 

[horselover]

Been away from the thread for a few days & I missed it. So...


HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MUUSHKA!!!

 

[LVSWL]

If I can't get a dedicated 2BR in the atrium, do you think I should request an upper floor facing the lake? Also wondering if I should request a 2BR near the elevators. I heard the hallways are lengthy and I will have a 9 year old with me who, after a long day at the parks, might complain about that, LOL.

Good luck! Let us know how it works out!
Happy belated bday Muushka!!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Oh I have been forgetting to check the birthdays! Sorry Muushka! Hope you had a great birthday and that you have a great birthday month!!!

 

[Muushka]

Oh I have been forgetting to check the birthdays! Sorry Muushka! Hope you had a great birthday and that you have a great birthday month!!!

Awww, thank you. Funny you said to have a great birthday month. Several years ago, the powers that be (friends and family who bitterly complain about birthdays the arrive on the first of the month) decided that my birthday does in fact, go for the entire month of March. So you're covered!

 

[KyleRayner]

Sorry to be such a pest. Okay, so here's the game plan. Please let me know if anyone thinks this isn't a good idea.

I'm going to call MS as soon as they open at 9am. I'm going to request a 2BR dedicated in the atrium.

If that is not possible, then I'm going to request a 2BR dedicated with a lake view, upper floor, near the elevators. Hopefully there are dedicated 2BR's that can accomodate all 3 of those requests, LOL!