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

[cheer4bison]

DisneyNutzy,

I think you have a decent chance of upgrading to a 2BR at VWL, but if you can't, you should have no problem with 5 in a 1BR. Sounds like that's not a bad back-up plan. But you better check with your wife to make sure that there are no more relatives hoping to join the party without your knowledge.

Whatever you do, don't give up staying at the Lodge in December. Such a magical place!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

How Exciting!

Congratulations to you and Aniversary Guy!

 

[eliza61]

Laxmon, DisneyNutzy & Granny,

Have safe magical trips this week. Be safe. Granny pat the noses for the groupies.

I've got a homework assignment for you 3. If you go to Ak, checkout the Dinosaur ride.
look at the pipes overhead as you approach your time rover vechicles. The red pipes feature the chemical name and formula for ketchup and the yellow pipes, have the chemical name and formula for mustard. White pipes? yep that's the chemical name and formula for mayonnaise.

Talk about attention to detail.

 

[horselover]

DizneyNutzy - don't give up the Lodge! I think you should be able to fit 5 in a 1 BR especially if some of those 5 are children. You could fit an air mattress on the floor somewhere. I'm thinking your chances of getting a 2 BR would probably be pretty slim. I can sympathize with your DW not really understanding how it works. I'm the planner in our family. DH would have no idea what to do. I'm tempted to let him take over & plan everything just once, but then I'd be worrying it somehow wouldn't be right. Yes, I have control issues! Families you gotta love 'em.

Thanks for all for the well wishes for our your newest home! Now that we're going to have a bunch of pts. hitting our account soon DH wants me to w/l for a 1 BR for the 1st night of our trip that I had just booked a studio at AKV for. As much as we want to see AKV we really would rather not have to move so we'll see what happens. I'll be perfectly happy to stay at AKV if the w/l doesn't come through.

Eliza - you are just a wealth of info. & trivia!

Hope everyone has a great weekend & safe travels to all having trips soon!

 

[TammyNC]

Tried to get caught back up...just can't seem to stay that way .

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

Congratulations!!!

Laxmon, DisneyNutzy & Granny,

Have safe magical trips this week. Be safe. Granny pat the noses for the groupies.

I've got a homework assignment for you 3. If you go to Ak, checkout the Dinosaur ride.
look at the pipes overhead as you approach your time rover vechicles. The red pipes feature the chemical name and formula for ketchup and the yellow pipes, have the chemical name and formula for mustard. White pipes? yep that's the chemical name and formula for mayonnaise.

Talk about attention to detail.

We will have to check that out in December, thanks for the info!!


Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[Granny]

Laxmon, DisneyNutzy & Granny,

Have safe magical trips this week. Be safe. Granny pat the noses for the groupies.

I've got a homework assignment for you 3. If you go to Ak, checkout the Dinosaur ride.
look at the pipes overhead as you approach your time rover vechicles. The red pipes feature the chemical name and formula for ketchup and the yellow pipes, have the chemical name and formula for mustard. White pipes? yep that's the chemical name and formula for mayonnaise.

Talk about attention to detail.

Thanks for the wishes, Eliza. We'll be sure to pat Humphrey's nose and pass along greetings to Ranger Stan if I can remember what days he works.

And yes, I've seen those "formula" pipes before and was told exactly the same thing you said. I didn't understand what that had to do with time travel or dinosaurs (other than being sponsored by McDonalds?), but it is a cool trivia piece.

Looking very much forward to this trip. For the first time, I'm crossing my fingers for a "good view" room as I think I'll be spending a lot of time on the balcony decompressing. Oh well, it really doesn't matter since the Lodge has so many great places to sit and relax I can always head over there.

So...who knows Stan's schedule?

 

[Muushka]

Hey Groupies,

I have to vent and ask for advice. When we decided we would be spending the holidays in Disney this year we made sure to invite both sides of our extended family. I was very clear if they wanted to come they had to let us know between the 7 and 11 month marks so we could book at VWL.

My dad decided right away he was in but wanted to rent a Vacation home. We worked out that the wife, kids and I would go to our 2nd home (VWL) from Dec 20-23 then join my dad at our rented vacation home from the 23-30.

I went out of my way every time we were together to let all the in laws know they were welcome to join us and I would use our points for their accommodations.... NOTHING...just the looks of - I can't believe you are going again.

Today as I am sitting at my desk making last minute arrangements for my Daddy/Daughter trip next week I get a call from my wife telling me MIL will be joining us Dec 20-23 and didn't I already know this. I calmly explain we are a family of 4 with a 1 BR booked and that accommodates 4 people. My very naive, doesn't do the planning wife tells me just get a 2BR..lol. Then she says you are the one who offered this Unfortunately some of my poor subordinates took the brunt of this call today.

Well groupies what do you think my choices/chances are at this point?

1. Getting a 2BR at VWL

2. Sneaking MIL in the 1BR at VWL and letting my son sleep with us or on the air mattress (MIL and daughter would happily share the pull out.)

3. Try getting a 1 BR that sleeps 5 at AKL or 2 BR at OKW or SSR (HATE THIS OPTION as I really want to spend a few days at the Lodge during the holiday season)

4. Stuff MIL in bird house in VWL lobby?

That's the one I vote for! All kidding aside, I'll bet you will be fine with option 2. Don't give up that 1 BR!!!

horselover, congratulations on the new addition!

Granny, Laxmon, DisneyNutzy, I hope you have a wonderful, restful time at our beloved.

 

[DisneyNutzy]

Update - We are waitlisting for a 2 BR for our December trip. I am not giving up the lodge for the holidays.

Eliza - That is some cool inside information. My daughter loves that stuff but not sure if that will be enough to get her back on Dinosaur. Not her favorite ride

Granny - Not sure if you would recognize us from our pictures on the thread but if you see a big bald guy dragging a cranky teenager around the parks be sure to say hello. I don't know if we will be making it to the lodge this trip so be sure to have a roaring forks cupcake for me

 

[tea pot]

DisneyNutzy,

Whatever you do, don't give up staying at the Lodge in December. Such a magical place!

DITTO Families....gotta love them....

WELCOME HOME TO SSR Horeslover

I really miss the old Figment Ride at EPCOT and the sky way ride in MK and I LOVE LOVE Small World,.
Update ??? What about the Drew Carey Sound Stage at MGM

Granny.. thanks for the pics of the pipes I have to look for them next time.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

Congrats!!!

Hey Groupies,

I have to vent and ask for advice. When we decided we would be spending the holidays in Disney this year we made sure to invite both sides of our extended family. I was very clear if they wanted to come they had to let us know between the 7 and 11 month marks so we could book at VWL.

My dad decided right away he was in but wanted to rent a Vacation home. We worked out that the wife, kids and I would go to our 2nd home (VWL) from Dec 20-23 then join my dad at our rented vacation home from the 23-30.

I went out of my way every time we were together to let all the in laws know they were welcome to join us and I would use our points for their accommodations.... NOTHING...just the looks of - I can't believe you are going again.

Today as I am sitting at my desk making last minute arrangements for my Daddy/Daughter trip next week I get a call from my wife telling me MIL will be joining us Dec 20-23 and didn't I already know this. I calmly explain we are a family of 4 with a 1 BR booked and that accommodates 4 people. My very naive, doesn't do the planning wife tells me just get a 2BR..lol. Then she says you are the one who offered this Unfortunately some of my poor subordinates took the brunt of this call today.

Well groupies what do you think my choices/chances are at this point?

1. Getting a 2BR at VWL

2. Sneaking MIL in the 1BR at VWL and letting my son sleep with us or on the air mattress (MIL and daughter would happily share the pull out.)

3. Try getting a 1 BR that sleeps 5 at AKL or 2 BR at OKW or SSR (HATE THIS OPTION as I really want to spend a few days at the Lodge during the holiday season)

4. Stuff MIL in bird house in VWL lobby?

Yes #4!! Hope everything works out for you! Hope you have a great trip with DD!


Granny and Laxmom have a great trip!!!

 

[Granny]

Granny - Not sure if you would recognize us from our pictures on the thread but if you see a big bald guy dragging a cranky teenager around the parks be sure to say hello. I don't know if we will be making it to the lodge this trip so be sure to have a roaring forks cupcake for me

Let's see. That's one I'll have for me. And one for you. So far so good...anyone else want me to eat one on their behalf!!

And I'm glad you are waitlisting for the 2BR at VWL for the holidays. Sometimes I think the only thing more challenging than in-laws are my own blood relatives!!

Muush & DLI...thanks for the kind wishes on the trip. I know it will be magical no matter what!

Horselover....I'm tardy but wanted to congratulate you on your purchase. Awesome!!

 

[Granny]

Update ??? What about the Drew Carey Sound Stage at MGM

Oh, I withdraw all my suggestions and throw my vote in with TP on this one!! Absolutely do something with that sad attraction!!

 

[DiznyDi]

Granny and Laxmom Enjoy your trip!

Granny, I don't do cupcakes, but do enjoy the yogurt parfaits. I'll have mine with granola on the top and bottom with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in the middle, thank you very much!

 

[Corinne]

Hi groupies! Just wanted to share my good news. Got the word today our SSR resale passed ROFR!

Yip skip Horselover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Corinne]

Laxmom, DisneyNutzy & Granny~hope you all have a wonderful time!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!

 

[blossomz]

DisneyNutzy...do you have enough points (or cash) to add a studio if the 2BR doesn't come through? You could actually waitlist the 2 BR and book the studio and cancel it if the 2 BR comes through.

BTW...I forgot to confess...on our cruise...the price of points WAS to good to pass up!! Let's just say...I now have enough BLT add on to mean something now! Oh dear..just couldn't resist!

 

[Muushka]

DisneyNutzy...do you have enough points (or cash) to add a studio if the 2BR doesn't come through? You could actually waitlist the 2 BR and book the studio and cancel it if the 2 BR comes through.

BTW...I forgot to confess...on our cruise...the price of points WAS to good to pass up!! Let's just say...I now have enough BLT add on to mean something now! Oh dear..just couldn't resist!

Congratulations!!!

OK, all you Groupies, FESS UP!!!

How many of you have points at BLT??
And how many of you are willing to host a party at your resort??????

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

BTW...I forgot to confess...on our cruise...the price of points WAS to good to pass up!! Let's just say...I now have enough BLT add on to mean something now! Oh dear..just couldn't resist!

Congratulations blossomz!!!

I have BLT points and on the first day of booking had even reserved an MK 1BR for 3 days in Nov. But with addt'l family probably coming I changed our full stay to a 2BR at VWL so I can't help out on a party - yet! I have been torn about waitlisting a 2BR at BLT just to give it a try.....but kinda want to stay at VWL that trip and don't want to do a move once the family gets there. Decisions, decisions.

 

[jimmytammy]

Have a great trip!

Stan will be working Wed-Sat from 7 til 4. Tell him hello from us.

 

[jimmytammy]

We will be at VWL in Dec. My parents and a friend are staying in a studio on our pts for a few of those days. We found great prices on airline tickets for them on Allegiant, only problem is the airline flys to Orl-Sanford on Mon., returns on Fri.

We have them booked in Studio Wed- Sun. Tammy has callled MS several times trying to re-book for the Mon and Tues nights. Mon. can be booked, but Tues would have to waitlist. We cant take the chance on waitlist, if it doesnt come through, they wont have a room and we will get messed up on pts.

Long story short, what chnace do we have of continuing calling and getting those 2 nights as time gets closer? This is all new to us cause we are always careful planners at 11 mos out.