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

[LVSWL]

Welcome home LVSWL!!!

Click those red shoes and repeat after me.....

There's no place like home

There's no place like home

There's no place like home

Bummer on SSR being kind of raunchy, ugh. And I'll bet once you stay at BLT, you will be so glad you own there. After all, you will invite Groupies watch the fireworks, right????

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!!!!!!
Hopefully I will feel the love at BLT, and yes I will be happy to invite my groupie friends over for fireworks!

 

[eliza61]

Construction began today on Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1995. For 2 years straight, 60 dump trucks of dirt were delivered to the construction site every day, delivering a total 4.4 million cubic yards of dirt.
Hard to believe it's over ten years old.


Well down to the wire for our trip, we leave tomorrow plan on driving at least to Savannah before stopping. I'm going to try a play a little history detective on the drive. I've been trying to do a family tree since my hours were cut, anyway got as far back as great grandfather but have some really cool leads on great, great grandfather on a plantation in Early, branch SC.

Check into AKV's on Wednesday. I did the on line check in, so hopefully we'll have good luck view wise.

DIL,
Intially we decided to pass on the wishes dessert party. we're not big dessert eaters and 20/head sounded a bit pricey. I should have known it was too good to be true, last night "the old guy" says he now wants to give it a try.
If we can pick up a ressie, I'll give a report.

E

 

[Granny]

Eliza...what a Groupie trooper! Posting trivia right up to the moment of slamming the car doors shut to head out on your trip!

Have a great trip, and Godspeed on your drive there and back.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Alright groupies...anyone joining me at Magic Meets next weekend?!?

Where is the meet?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Construction began today on Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1995. For 2 years straight, 60 dump trucks of dirt were delivered to the construction site every day, delivering a total 4.4 million cubic yards of dirt.
Hard to believe it's over ten years old.


Well down to the wire for our trip, we leave tomorrow plan on driving at least to Savannah before stopping. I'm going to try a play a little history detective on the drive. I've been trying to do a family tree since my hours were cut, anyway got as far back as great grandfather but have some really cool leads on great, great grandfather on a plantation in Early, branch SC.

Check into AKV's on Wednesday. I did the on line check in, so hopefully we'll have good luck view wise.

Have a great trip Eliza - sounds practically perfect split between the two lodges!! And cool trivia on AKL - that fact blows me away!

Best of luck on your family research! On my Dad's side of the family a family tree book was done approx 30 years ago that my Grandmother was very involved in - it's so interesting to see your roots and learn what the family went thru. I'm part Norwegian decent and most of the family migrated to the US b/c of famine and only one or two brothers were actually able to stay in Norway. The rest were sent off to the new world of MN! My cousin and I went for a visit a couple of years ago to the original family farm which is actually still in the family. One of the first questions we were asked was "what page of the book are on?!"

 

[horselover]

Bon Voyage Eliza! Hope you have a wonderful trip.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Well down to the wire for our trip, we leave tomorrow plan on driving at least to Savannah before stopping. I'm going to try a play a little history detective on the drive. I've been trying to do a family tree since my hours were cut, anyway got as far back as great grandfather but have some really cool leads on great, great grandfather on a plantation in Early, branch SC.

Check into AKV's on Wednesday. I did the on line check in, so hopefully we'll have good luck view wise.

DIL,
Intially we decided to pass on the wishes dessert party. we're not big dessert eaters and 20/head sounded a bit pricey. I should have known it was too good to be true, last night "the old guy" says he now wants to give it a try.
If we can pick up a ressie, I'll give a report.

E

Sounds good Eliza. They haven't extended it yet to Sept. but we are still hoping. Good luck on the family history. My DD ad I have been working on ours this summer. Hit some speed bumps with uncooperative people but we are going to do all we can. Have a great trip!!!!

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies
I hope everyone is having a good summer.. I'm trying to catch up

OT "On the Home Front"
Good but busy summer here. DD #2 was able to come home for a long visit and also went to Guatemala on a volunteer house building/sightseeing vacation.
She's my "Adventure is Out There Girl". (UP)
DD#3 Just Passed her social worker boards AKA Miss LCSW and Miss Adventure just heard that she passed her Elementary Ed License exam on the same day. WOO HOO
Well enough of this proud MOM stuff. Back to Business

Gowahoowa Welcome back ... I know you'll have a great trip home... don't forget to post pics. We live to share...

DVCGeek[/COLOR] So sorry to hear about DW's pay cut but so glad that you can still take your trips home...

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BWV Dreamin
Hope you had a Magical Day

Happy Dinks Good job selling DM's house in 2 weeks sound like a lot of hard work and I sure it was very emotional as well.
Hope she is doing better in her new surroundings. Pixie Dust for No Hiccups

LVSWL

I know, to each his own, but I do love the lodge/villas. And the BCV on occasion. Now if I can just get my DH to sell those BLT points and buy more VWL points!!!

Boy now that's a statement that I'm sure DVC hasn't heard....
Our Beloved Lodge is my favorite too. sorry about SSR I'd let MS know I hope thing improve I heard that they are now sharing Housekeeping and several other departments with OKW that's a lot of villas to cover.

Eliza I'm so looking forward to your road trip report.. need to write a book...
but seriously have a wonderful family trip and Thanks so much for all you do for us groupies....

Take care all

 

[DiznyDi]

Eliza Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear all about it. Good luck too on finding more of your lineage for your family tree.

 

[blossomz]

Eliza...have a fantastic trip!!!!


BWV....Magic Meets is in Harrisburg, PA.

 

[LVSWL]

tea pot, thanks for the kind words. We did have quite a conversation with a manager at SSR while we were there, but I do intend to have another with someone at MS about the situation. I was not aware of the sharing situation that you mentioned. That is a lot of villas to cover. This villa had obviously not been cleaned the way it should have been, or seen to by maintenance.

As far as the BLT points go, I will try to keep an open mind, but there is nothing like that feeling I get when I walk into the Lodge. To me no other
resort captures that same feeling.

 

[Muushka]

Happy trails E!!!

Remember to give Ranger Stan a hug from all of us.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

tea pot, thanks for the kind words. We did have quite a conversation with a manager at SSR while we were there, but I do intend to have another with someone at MS about the situation. I was not aware of the sharing situation that you mentioned. That is a lot of villas to cover. This villa had obviously not been cleaned the way it should have been, or seen to by maintenance.

As far as the BLT points go, I will try to keep an open mind, but there is nothing like that feeling I get when I walk into the Lodge. To me no other
resort captures that same feeling.

I know what you mean about VWL! After our first trip there in May, my hubby wanted to sell our BWV points for VWL!!!! It is truely a magical place....hubby says I can look for a small contract now!!!

 

[tea pot]

Hello Groupies

I just finished listening to the last two DIS unplugged shows, (A new discovery for me) Kathy did a review of our beloved Lodge and of course Loved it..she gave a big shout out and a high recomendation to Ranger Stan and his tour and said something that we all know that the place was "good for her soul "
The only thing she didn't like was the Food Court as she called it.. Oh well.
so if you have a chance give a listen.. I now listen to the show while I read the boards..
Is this Double DIS Dipping ? feels good

 

[horselover]

Hello Groupies
I hope everyone is having a good summer.. I'm trying to catch up

OT "On the Home Front"
Good but busy summer here. DD #2 was able to come home for a long visit and also went to Guatemala on a volunteer house building/sightseeing vacation.
She's my "Adventure is Out There Girl". (UP)
DD#3 Just Passed her social worker boards AKA Miss LCSW and Miss Adventure just heard that she passed her Elementary Ed License exam on the same day. WOO HOO
Well enough of this proud MOM stuff. Back to Business

You should be proud! That's wonderful news!

 

[tea pot]

Thanks horselover
Any word on your SSR contract ? and pixie dust for DH's job situation

 

[mickeymorse]

Happy summer everyone. It's been quite a while since I've been on the boards. Work and baseball season have had me very busy. I coached two teams this year. (What was I thinking) My sons team had a challenging year.but my daughters team went undefeated. County champs. She moves up a division next year. Be a hard act to follow.
Work has been extremely nerve wracking. I'm in the auto industry and this has been the most challenging time in my 21 yrs. Thankfully we posted gains across the board last month and hope to continue the trend.
I hope everyone is having a great summer. I have to go back and read the last 1000 posts or so to get caught up. I notice Eliza leaves tomorrow. Have a wonderful trip. We will be down soon. Soooooo looking forward to getting away.
Will type more soon.

Rob

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

MickeyMorse - good to hear from you! Glad your daughters team did well and your son got some character building!

TeaPot - That is great about your daughters!

 

[Muushka]

I know what you mean about VWL! After our first trip there in May, my hubby wanted to sell our BWV points for VWL!!!! It is truely a magical place....hubby says I can look for a small contract now!!!

Woohoo! VWL points! Another convert!!

Happy summer everyone. It's been quite a while since I've been on the boards. Work and baseball season have had me very busy. I coached two teams this year. (What was I thinking) My sons team had a challenging year.but my daughters team went undefeated. County champs. She moves up a division next year. Be a hard act to follow.
Work has been extremely nerve wracking. I'm in the auto industry and this has been the most challenging time in my 21 yrs. Thankfully we posted gains across the board last month and hope to continue the trend.
I hope everyone is having a great summer. I have to go back and read the last 1000 posts or so to get caught up. I notice Eliza leaves tomorrow. Have a wonderful trip. We will be down soon. Soooooo looking forward to getting away.
Will type more soon.

Rob

Hey Rob, good to hear from you. I can imagine that the auto industry is challenging and I hope your trip home is a calming one.

TP, great news about your daughter (yours too, Rob!). We love it when Groupie kids do well in life.

And in honor of Eliza, here is some trivia.

August 9, 1969 - Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction opens to Park Guests.

August 4, 1995 - Ground is broken at Walt Disney World Resort for Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.


I know, you probably got that same Disney email this morning......

 

[pilgrimr]

Hello everyone, we are not WLV owners (we own at SSR). We are staying in WLV on Sept 30-Oct 3. We are really excited about staying there. We have always wanted to stay there but hasn't worked out. We were originally going to stay at AKL. We booked late and was able to get a room at AKL Savanah view. One a whim I called yesterday to see if there were any open spots and we were able to get one. We were very lucky. My wife was really excited about it.

I do have one question. On the podcast last week, they mentioned a view of a bear at night. Where is it exactly as I want make sure I see it? Thanks for the pictures and info posted (I tried to go through all of the thread and made it about 1/3).