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

[jimmytammy]

Eliza

You are bad, but in a good sorta VWL lovin way

 

[Muushka]

As I become overwhelmed with the news (TV), I come here and smile. Eliza, as usual, .

I second the Timberline Drive vote!

Welcome home Good Ol Gal.

HL, your horse is beautiful.

Dory, I agree, it would be nice if they would get back to me!

 

[LVSWL]

As I become overwhelmed with the news (TV), I come here and smile. Eliza, as usual, .

I second the Timberline Drive vote!

Welcome home Good Ol Gal.

HL, your horse is beautiful.

Dory, I agree, it would be nice if they would get back to me!

Muushka, sorry no word yet..maybe we could have a girls lunch to pass the time
We are back from our trip to HHI with a stopover in Charleston for our son's college orientation. This letting go business is tougher than I thought.
At least we have one more trip to WDW to enjoytogether before he is off on his own in August.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We are back from our trip to HHI with a stopover in Charleston for our son's college orientation. This letting go business is tougher than I thought.
At least we have one more trip to WDW to enjoytogether before he is off on his own in August.

Oh boy. I have 2 years till DD graduates and I am dreading it already! Fortunatly she wants to go to a school close to home and still live at home. Hugs to you LVSWL!

 

[Muushka]

Muushka, sorry no word yet..maybe we could have a girls lunch to pass the time
We are back from our trip to HHI with a stopover in Charleston for our son's college orientation. This letting go business is tougher than I thought.
At least we have one more trip to WDW to enjoytogether before he is off on his own in August.

I received a very nice email from the HR that I interviewed with, I didn't get the job, but they said that they planned on growing and will keep my resume. So sad, but 27 miles each way is something that I sort of dreaded.

Anywhoo, lunch would be great, I will PM you!

 

[horselover]

I received a very nice email from the HR that I interviewed with, I didn't get the job, but they said that they planned on growing and will keep my resume. So sad, but 27 miles each way is something that I sort of dreaded.

Oh Muushka I'm sorry. Things are so competitive out there right now. Moose dust coming your way that you'll find something even better & closer!

 

[Corinne]

Muushka sorry you were not offered the job, but that commute would send me over the edge! I hope something great comes along soon!

Good Ol Gal, welcome back home!

Horselover, great new avatar!

 

[disney0210]

Muushka, sorry you didn't get it, but there's a reason for everything. More pixie dust your way!

 

[eliza61]

Ok, I'm thinking of doing that new dessert buffet at the MK. The one here on the dis but I gotta tell you ~20 bucks/person for dessert is holding me back, jsut a bit. That would be almost 80 for the whole gang. ouch.

It looks yummy but I'm a 1 slice of cheesecake type of gal. Any groupies going to give it a whirl.

 

[horselover]

Ok, I'm thinking of doing that new dessert buffet at the MK. The one here on the dis but I gotta tell you ~20 bucks/person for dessert is holding me back, jsut a bit. That would be almost 80 for the whole gang. ouch.

It looks yummy but I'm a 1 slice of cheesecake type of gal. Any groupies going to give it a whirl.

Looking at the pics that have been posted makes it look very tempting. We're not going down during the period it's running, but if they were to extend it we might consider it. I love a good dessert buffet!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Well, this last trip to VWL has now changed my husband forever. He has talked non-stop about Wilderness Lodge and Villas. He has even made a mini-lodge in his train garden with a beach and pier to boot! (I will post this over the weekend). He wants to own at VWL. My big contract is at BWV, and I would have to sell that first in order to buy VWL! Not sure I want to do that. Other than Christmas, is it really all that hard to get into at 7 mos? Our last trip was first week of June, no problem with a ressie then. There is only a slight difference in MF's and resales price. Not sure it would be worth it to sell, but I need all the groupie's advice!!!! I never knew the love for the lodge would have such a big impact! What do doooo!!!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Well, this last trip to VWL has now changed my husband forever. He has talked non-stop about Wilderness Lodge and Villas. He has even made a mini-lodge in his train garden with a beach and pier to boot! (I will post this over the weekend). He wants to own at VWL. My big contract is at BWV, and I would have to sell that first in order to buy VWL! Not sure I want to do that. Other than Christmas, is it really all that hard to get into at 7 mos? Our last trip was first week of June, no problem with a ressie then. There is only a slight difference in MF's and resales price. Not sure it would be worth it to sell, but I need all the groupie's advice!!!! I never knew the love for the lodge would have such a big impact! What do doooo!!!!

Ahhh the call of the Lodge...

Are you able to consider an add-on of 50-75 points? Going direct through Disney you can use your Disney Visa and have 6 months at 0%. We did this with our last add-on. Our guide had said only $2500.00 would apply to the 0%, but when we got our statement, the entire amount was at 0%. It would cost a little more, but you should have points immediately and better yet, there will be no stress 1) waiting on the 'right' contract 2) waiting on ROFR. A small add-on would give you your booking advantage during the holiday season. You can always add days at 7 months, if available. If all else fails, you've at last had the several days at the Lodge prior to moving to BWV.

Only you can decide what is best for your family. My husband is an advocate of taking a sheet of paper and drawing a line down the middle with pros on one side and cons on the other. Sometimes seeing your options in writing helps to clear your mind and allow you to make an intelligent, educated decision rather than an emotional one. coming your way!

 

[DiznyDi]

Muushka Sending good thoughts your way. Sorry this one didn't work out for you.

Eliza I'm not a dessert person. There's no way I'd do a dessert buffet unless DH really, really, really wanted to do it. The money would be wasted on me.

Nice to have you back Good Ol Gal

And horselover, nice to see Shi as your new avatar!

Wishing one and all a nice week-end! Hope everyone stays cool and dry!

 

[Muushka]

Well, this last trip to VWL has now changed my husband forever. He has talked non-stop about Wilderness Lodge and Villas. He has even made a mini-lodge in his train garden with a beach and pier to boot! (I will post this over the weekend). He wants to own at VWL. My big contract is at BWV, and I would have to sell that first in order to buy VWL! Not sure I want to do that. Other than Christmas, is it really all that hard to get into at 7 mos? Our last trip was first week of June, no problem with a ressie then. There is only a slight difference in MF's and resales price. Not sure it would be worth it to sell, but I need all the groupie's advice!!!! I never knew the love for the lodge would have such a big impact! What do doooo!!!!

That is so cool, your husband and his train garden ala-Wilderness Lodge!

I don't think it is that hard to get the VWL reservations outside of December. Honestly, I don't think it would be worth it to sell. And if something happened that you did want to go in December, I can imagine there is a groupie who could swap some points with you (that would be me) for a reservation. Welcome to Groupie Madness!

Thank you all for your kind encouraging words. As I spoke with the HR lady, she mentioned that I was the next choice and they expected to be growing (this is such cool lab technology, I can see this happening!) and would probably be calling me.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

That is so cool, your husband and his train garden ala-Wilderness Lodge!

I don't think it is that hard to get the VWL reservations outside of December. Honestly, I don't think it would be worth it to sell. And if something happened that you did want to go in December, I can imagine there is a groupie who could swap some points with you (that would be me) for a reservation. Welcome to Groupie Madness!

Thank you all for your kind encouraging words. As I spoke with the HR lady, she mentioned that I was the next choice and they expected to be growing (this is such cool lab technology, I can see this happening!) and would probably be calling me.

Thanks for the help all! I think I will give it a try at 7 mos. and see how that goes (or see about an exchange ). Pixie dust for Muushka

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thank you all for your kind encouraging words. As I spoke with the HR lady, she mentioned that I was the next choice and they expected to be growing (this is such cool lab technology, I can see this happening!) and would probably be calling me.

Muushka I hope something opens up soon for you!

Just watched the Captain EO video that someone posted. I was never a big Michael Jackson fan but did like the movie. My DD being only 16 never got to see it in person so we watched the post together. What a shame how his life went.

 

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Sorry I can't seem to keep up on things here but trying. I have some reading to do.

When I was at VWL last October 2008 I did the conversation with a Walt Disney World Train Specialist in The Carolwood Pacific Room at Villas at Wilderness Lodge.

I just uploaded it to YouTube if anyone is interested in having a look here is the link. Sorry I had to brake it up into 6 parts due to time limits.

http://www.youtube.com/uvmpodcast

Now time to goof off at work and catch up on things going on here.

Joe

 

[horselover]

BWV Dreamin' - I would agree with the other advice you've been given. Try the 7 mo. ressie & see how it goes before you sell. Would hate to see you do something drastic you might regret. Not that I think you'd regret owning at our Lodge! That walking to Epcot location is great though. If you decide to do the small add-on option per DizneyDi's suggestion I can also confirm that when we did our add-on (50 pts.) the entire amount was 0% interest for 6 mos. Not sure if that was because we split it into 2 25 pt. contracts or not.

Teapot - did I miss your post about the details on incentives offered for the sold out resorts at the Boston event? Not that it matters too much now, but I know they didn't mention that when we were there on Sat. so now my curiousity is up. It might be nice to imagine this is something they'd do outside an event sometime in the future. Highly doubtful though. Please post the details when you get a minute. Thanks!

 

[Corinne]

Thank you all for your kind encouraging words. As I spoke with the HR lady, she mentioned that I was the next choice and they expected to be growing (this is such cool lab technology, I can see this happening!) and would probably be calling me.

Muushka, I interviewed with the company I currently work for and did not get the job. I kept in touch with the HR administrator, and when a different position opened up a few months later, I was offered the job. Ironically, the person who was hired for the first job gave her notice and they asked me to take on her duties as well~so, you never know!!! I shall keep thinking good thoughts for you!

 

[Muushka]

Thank you Corrine, for the encouragement. But do I understand it that you are now doing 2 people's jobs? I hope they doubled your salary! I will keep my eye on their website and will email the HR lady occasionally. She was very nice.