Wilderness Lodge DISrs Memory Box Thread

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Majestic

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This thread is for those that will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge and would like to go on a 30 minute or so hunt for the hidden memories box.

I left a Wilderness Lodge Memories Box somewhere on the property. See, I wanted to have a place where all us DIS'rs could go to sign our names and list our stay dates (arrive and depart) plus room numbers, WRITE DOWN WHERE YOU ARE FROM too, leave a pin or small trinket, take a pin or small trinket, photographs, etc.

Feel free to put a picture of you and yours in but make sure you print name and info on it so we know who you are. Put all pictures somewhere where light won't shine directly on them for obvious reasons. How about something from the local area you are from so we have an international collection of goodies?

It is a small tupperware box that has 2 long pencils, a sharpener, and plenty of index cards that are sealed within a plastic ziplock bag. I even included a few Alien Green Mickey Ears for those that couldn't find them and need one. The only thing I ask is that we are notified if any supplies are low or you can't find the box there. I did post a phone number to call in case it was found by a cast member and the box is clearly labled with a DO NOT DISCARD! IF FOUND CALL..... note on the lid. Please do NOT call the phone number ok? It's for emergencies only.

As for Pens and Crayons, keep in mind folks, that this box will get REALLY hot!! I made sure to put it in shade to help but pens and markers and crayons will MOST SURELY MELT OR EXPLODE!! That would really stink. My wife helped me realize that as I was planning this. This is why we settled on the plain old simple pencil and sharpener.

So, think before you put something in that could end up ruining the whole box. :) :teeth:

I figured we now have one thing that connects us all and the lodge and it doesn't matter what time of year you go. It "should" always be there. Then, when you come back the next year, you can go back to it and see all the memories hidden within!!!

Here are the directions to the box. They are fairly easy. I didn't want to make it HARD to get to but I also needed to "HIDE" it so that it won't be stumbled on.

TAKE NOTE: When you go to the box, it may not be a bad idea to make sure that nobody else is around you. We really want to keep this hiding spot a secret.

It's been said that it may not be a bad idea to find a long stick for when you find the box. One may never know what's slithering around our precious box. :teeth:

Take the path down to the marina where you rent the boats. At the Surrey Bicycles, make a right and head straight into the nature trail. Take the nature trail till you get to a y in the trail and see the first sign that says Nature Trail.

Walk up to the sign and face it directly. (Down the trail to your right you should see a road that has busses passing on it) Consider this 12:00 on a clock. Turn right till you get to about 4:00 or 5:00 and are facing a large tree. (You should see two large trees with a small thin one in the middle. It's the tree on the left. I put an X on it but it probably won't be there forever.)

Walk straight up to this tree . Once there, peek off to the left side and slightly to the left past it. There is a somewhat large bush with a thick tree branch / trunk laying on the ground. Walk up to the tree trunk on the ground and look on the ground on the left side of the bush.

You should see the box on the ground by now. If you do not, try these directions again. If you still don't find it, please post your results here so we know that it may be missing.


Also, whenever you find the box and fill in the card, post results here so we have an idea how many people are playing along. As a side note, PLEASE DO NOT post or email pictures of the box itself or the area it's in as it takes away from all the mystery around the box. We don't want to make it TOO easy for anyone to identify or find.

Most important of all....HAVE FUN! I for one will be PROUD to go back next year and open our box of memories!!! :teeth:

Fred
 
Excellent Fred!

So, did you start it with your trip and memories? Can't wait to see it in December!
 
I printed the clues, I will make it a point to get down and check it out.
 

we're off to find it right now!

;)

even on our Honeymoon - gotta check into DisBoards!
 
Neat idea! I printed off the directions too, and will be sure to check it out when we are there in November.

Pam
 
Thanks FRED !


I will be there is in 26 days to take a look around I will bring pens and a couple pens and stickers . Thanks for thinking of us !



Wishing you a Tagged night
Mishell
 
Thanks for doing this...

I hope to get to dig this up and sign my name in November.

Lisa
 
We'll be looking for it tomorrow!!

Mary in CT
 
Fred, what a genious idea!! I can't believe you didn't share your secret with me...well this just gives me another reason to return to the lodge. So much fun I can't wait to hear everyone's stories!!
 
Fred,
Great idea and good directions too! We were able to find it pretty easy. We left a pic of us taken from an izone camera.
It was a neat little hunt for the box, we didn't have a flashlight, only the light from our camcorder. As we approached the "nature trail" sign we spooked a deer, but I think it spooked us more!
If you don't like the woods at night, then make sure to do the hunt during the day. ;)
ckj
 
hi Fred,
what a cool idea:cool: we will be at the lodge for the 1st time in dec, sure hope the memories box is still there, dd and i will be sure to hunt for it:D
katypop
 
Wow! You found it already! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!! Thanks! I was worried it was hidden too well but at the same time I thought it was kinda easy to find.

Not much room to leave stuff eh? I was afraid to leave a big box. Maybe next year, we will bring down a larger box for a larger stash. :)

As for Pens and Crayons, keep in mind folks, that this box will get REALLY hot!! I made sure to put it in shade to help but pens and markers and crayons will MOST SURELY MELT OR EXPLODE!! That would really stink. My wife helped me realize that as I was planning this. This is why we settled on the plain old simple pencil and sharpener.

So, think before you put something in that could end up ruining the whole box. :) :teeth:

You guys have no idea how special this makes me feel. I hope it stays there for a LONG time.

Also, when you go to the box, it may not be a bad idea to make sure that nobody else is around you. We really want to keep this hiding spot a secret.

Fred


Originally posted by ckj
Fred,
Great idea and good directions too! We were able to find it pretty easy. We left a pic of us taken from an izone camera.
It was a neat little hunt for the box, we didn't have a flashlight, only the light from our camcorder. As we approached the "nature trail" sign we spooked a deer, but I think it spooked us more!
If you don't like the woods at night, then make sure to do the hunt during the day. ;)
ckj
 
Majestic did it right, pencils and a sharpener, zip lock bag and plastic box. There are thriving businesses down here to re-glue mirrors back on the windshield, re-hang headliners in cars. Cigarette lighters have exploded when left laying in the front seat.That is how hot it can get here.

Another caution, you are in WDW, but it is still Florida and it is still Jungle and we do have wild life. So look before you pick up the box. Make sure you reseal the zip lock and box as we do get heavy rains.

If the box is getting to full, post it here and I will make arrangements to replace it. Or any other problems for that matter.
 
Great idea! When we return tp WDW, unfortunately we won't be staying at WL, but I'll be sure to scoot over to WL to check it out!
 
We won't be there until Jan. We plan to look for it. This is the most MAGICAL idea I have ever heard of. My ears are off to you and your wife for this great brainstorm. :jester:
 
What a GREAT idea!

We will be at the GF starting this Friday....we will look for it, hopefully find it, and report back!

:p

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Hello Majestic,

Did you intend for DIS participants who are or will be staying at WL only to look for the box?

My earlier comment about being there this Friday at GF...and thus looking for the box may have been presumptuous.

I love your creativity and I thank you for taking the time to plan and implement this novel idea, however, I do not want to interfere with an activity which you meant for WL guests exclusively. ;)


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Wow...I did not anticipate this!! The box isn't very big but I can't see why other's can't participate????? I haven't put much thought to it yet.

Just have fun! We'll deal with too many people when we need to I guess!

I'm gonna have to agree with FC, we're gonna need a bigger box! :teeth:

Fred
 
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