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

[KAT4DISNEY]

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).

Oh yay!!!! Have a great trip! We'll be having our first VWL stay in Nov and can not wait!!! We've stayed at the lodge before and love it but this will be our first time as DVC members in the villas.

Here's a link to a post with a picture (5th one down) of the bear face during the day. It's easier to see the "face" at night though I think.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23185376&postcount=21

And here's a post to another at dusk where I think it stands out better - and it's such a gorgeous picture! The post give additional info on the bear face.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23452717&postcount=124

 

[pilgrimr]

Oh yay!!!! Have a great trip! We'll be having our first VWL stay in Nov and can not wait!!! We've stayed at the lodge before and love it but this will be our first time as DVC members in the villas.

Here's a link to a post with a picture (5th one down) of the bear face during the day. It's easier to see the "face" at night though I think.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23185376&postcount=21

And here's a post to another at dusk where I think it stands out better - and it's such a gorgeous picture! The post give additional info on the bear face.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23452717&postcount=124

Thanks Kathy for the links. Have a great time in Nov.

 

[Granny]

Here's my version of "find the bear in the picture" with some very sophisticated drawing.

I guess making it look like a moose would have been asking too much.

 

[horselover]

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

We closed last Sat. & the points became available to use as of today! Just in time too because I'll be calling next week to try & book my solo trip w/DS9 at BCV for March.

Thanks for the pixie dust. Not much to report, but DH is starting to get nervous. He had a short (3 day) assignment last week, but nothing this week. He's "on the bench" according to his boss but getting the "full court press" trying to get him a new assignment. I guess his boss likes basketball!

 

[Muushka]

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).

I see you already got some great advice from our Kat. I just wanted to commend you on getting through 1/3 of our ramblings! For the record, there are 2 more Groupie threads, you have a lot of catching up to do!

Just kidding . Have a wonderful time at our beloved. And when you return, if you find you would like to decorate your signature, feel free to grab yourself a Moose. We are a pretty friendly bunch here and don't put tooooo much pressure on people to take lots of pictures, and post them with a thorough and very detailed trip report! We live for that stuff!!

 

[horselover]

Here's my version of "find the bear in the picture" with some very sophisticated drawing.

I guess making it look like a moose would have been asking too much.

Nice picture Granny. Very artistic!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

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).

Welcome!!!!!

Okay I should be ashamed of myself as a groupie. I never knew about the bear face. Fifty lashes with a wet noodle!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Once again I need to turn to my groupie friends for some prayers and pixie dust. My Dad had his aortic valve replace 13 years ago. He found out today that his heart isn't pumping the blood well so on Tuesday he needs to go in and have another test done. He should find out then what needs to be done next. The test will be bad enough in the first place cause he will have to go off the blood thinners for it then have that all figured out again. But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

 

[pilgrimr]

I see you already got some great advice from our Kat. I just wanted to commend you on getting through 1/3 of our ramblings! For the record, there are 2 more Groupie threads, you have a lot of catching up to do!

Just kidding . Have a wonderful time at our beloved. And when you return, if you find you would like to decorate your signature, feel free to grab yourself a Moose. We are a pretty friendly bunch here and don't put tooooo much pressure on people to take lots of pictures, and post them with a thorough and very detailed trip report! We live for that stuff!!

I will definately take lots of pictures to share with you all.

 

[Granny]

Once again I need to turn to my groupie friends for some prayers and pixie dust. My Dad had his aortic valve replace 13 years ago. He found out today that his heart isn't pumping the blood well so on Tuesday he needs to go in and have another test done. He should find out then what needs to be done next. The test will be bad enough in the first place cause he will have to go off the blood thinners for it then have that all figured out again. But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

You know you have our prayers and very best wishes for your father and your family. We'll keep our fingers crossed and do a virtual rub of Humphrey's nose for good luck!

 

[zumbergc]

can anyone compare vwl studio to ft wilderness cabins. We don't have enough points for a weekend stay in oct.

So would you stay in a cabin ft wilderness or a studio at vwl?
We haven't stayed at either. I was also wondering if ft wilderness would be harder to get around, and find our way since we are just doing the weekend?

TIA

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

can anyone compare vwl studio to ft wilderness cabins. We don't have enough points for a weekend stay in oct.

So would you stay in a cabin ft wilderness or a studio at vwl?
We haven't stayed at either. I was also wondering if ft wilderness would be harder to get around, and find our way since we are just doing the weekend?

TIA

I haven't stayed in either but have always wanted to try the Cabins. A studio and a cabin are two completely different setups though and I'd say the Cabins are more comparable to a 1BR at VWL. You'll have a kitchen, living and dining area and a separate bedroom. I believe you also have your own BBQ grill outside your cabin. In the Cabin bedrooms there will be a double bed and a bunk bed as well as a murphy bed in the living area. The studio will have a queen bed and a sleeper sofa - all in one room.

Ft. Wilderness will take longer to get around than VWL since you need to take internal busses to get to the main park bus loading. It's not difficult though and they run frequently.

What you won't have at the cabins is a short walk to dining, pool etc. unless you get assigned to a cabin that happens to be located close to a pool.

Overall, I'd say a VWL studio provides more resort conveniences but the Cabins will give you larger accomodations. It's also direct boat service from either place to the MK.

 

[MaryJ]

I haven't stayed in either but have always wanted to try the Cabins. A studio and a cabin are two completely different setups though and I'd say the Cabins are more comparable to a 1BR at VWL. You'll have a kitchen, living and dining area and a separate bedroom. I believe you also have your own BBQ grill outside your cabin. In the Cabin bedrooms there will be a double bed and a bunk bed as well as a murphy bed in the living area. The studio will have a queen bed and a sleeper sofa - all in one room.

Ft. Wilderness will take longer to get around than VWL since you need to take internal busses to get to the main park bus loading. It's not difficult though and they run frequently.

What you won't have at the cabins is a short walk to dining, pool etc. unless you get assigned to a cabin that happens to be located close to a pool.

Overall, I'd say a VWL studio provides more resort conveniences but the Cabins will give you larger accomodations. It's also direct boat service from either place to the MK.

Also, the cabins will have daily maid service. This will not be the case at VWL if you are staying on points.

 

[zumbergc]

thanks Kat4disney & maryJ for the info. I think i am leaning toward the vwl. I like the convenience and closeness, but the more space is the compelling cabins draw.

 

[Happydinks]

But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

Will keep you all in our thoughts - this is a tough one. Been there. Fingers and toes crossed for a good outcome!

Teapot - good to see you back on the boards! Congrats on your daughters' successes. Got our fingers crossed on DM's house - the inspection is today!

zumbergc - We checked out the cabins on our annual bike ride to Ft. Wilderness last year. There are really nice - but unless you need the space for multiple people - IMHO we would prefer the studio at VWL, esp for a short stay. It will take time to get around Ft. Wilderness because of the transportation that you need to take - and if you are on limited time - it's just time out of the parks!

 

[Muushka]

Once again I need to turn to my groupie friends for some prayers and pixie dust. My Dad had his aortic valve replace 13 years ago. He found out today that his heart isn't pumping the blood well so on Tuesday he needs to go in and have another test done. He should find out then what needs to be done next. The test will be bad enough in the first place cause he will have to go off the blood thinners for it then have that all figured out again. But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

That is a scary scenario. I hope everything turns out better than you wish for.
And a splash of pixie dust to all involved (including the medical staff).

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks Granny, HappyDinks and Muushka!!! It really stinks when your parents get older and start to have medical problems.

 

[jimmytammy]

Once again I need to turn to my groupie friends for some prayers and pixie dust. My Dad had his aortic valve replace 13 years ago. He found out today that his heart isn't pumping the blood well so on Tuesday he needs to go in and have another test done. He should find out then what needs to be done next. The test will be bad enough in the first place cause he will have to go off the blood thinners for it then have that all figured out again. But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

Prayers being lifted up for all to be well

 

[horselover]

Once again I need to turn to my groupie friends for some prayers and pixie dust. My Dad had his aortic valve replace 13 years ago. He found out today that his heart isn't pumping the blood well so on Tuesday he needs to go in and have another test done. He should find out then what needs to be done next. The test will be bad enough in the first place cause he will have to go off the blood thinners for it then have that all figured out again. But we are hoping that he doesn't find out that he has to have the valve replaced again. He has said before that he won't go through that again. So as you can imagine we are all pretty worried especially my Mom so I should would appreciate your prayers.

Prayers coming your way for your Dad & family DLI!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

It really stinks when your parents get older and start to have medical problems.

I'm with you on this one! I'll be hoping things turn out well for your family.