VWL Groupies & Lovers Thread (Special Collectors Edition 2.0) updated 21 June 2023

Dizny Dad said:
EeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! :D Our wait list came thru! DiznyDi, DD, DSL & I were to stay for one night at SSR in October before transferring to The Lodge for the week. Originally there was just no room in the Inn for that first night. I do like SSR, and have Reservations for a long stay there in May 2016, but a split stay, especially a one nighter, just doesn't really appeal to us anymore. EeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! :woohoo:
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Updated Page 1! Great news!
 
What's up with everyone this fine Wednesday morning?

We had a young (17 yrs) German relative staying with us for about 3 weeks. She returned to her home Monday. We celebrated my mother in laws 90th birthday over the week-end with a family party on our porch. Michigan relatives joined in on the fun. The day was beautiful; not too hot with good food and conversation.

So very glad our waitlist came thru! We do enjoy SSR, but for just that one night..... Thanks sleepy for updating the list!

I've requested lake view for both our Oct and Dec stays. I'm hopeful of seeing first-hand what is being done. As long as I can hear the boat horns in the morning, I'll be a happy camper!

Hope you're having a great time Kathy!

JT, I was remiss in not responding to your earlier comment - Love you, too! And all the rest of the family.

Enjoy your day, Groupies!
 


Enjoying my Mickey Waffles with strawberries and my almond milk latte bought at Territory Lounge morning coffee bar while sitting here...



A lifeguard passing by said good morning and then stopped, looked back, and stated I had the best spot around. I agreed! :goodvibes
 
that right by the Villa pool right? that is exactly where we wanted to be hanging out next april! As of now I have no idea if we will stick it out or move resorts. Enjoy your time at WL! Looks awesome!
 


momtwoboys said:
that right by the Villa pool right? that is exactly where we wanted to be hanging out next april! As of now I have no idea if we will stick it out or move resorts. Enjoy your time at WL! Looks awesome!
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That's correct! Right by Hidden Springs pool.

I spent the morning wandering around the lodge and then took the nature trail over to FW and wandered around there. Visited the horses, chatted with the farriers who were shoeing and met the horse, Chief, who for his first time will be running the Headless Horseman around for the MNSSHP parade.



Hi! I'm Chief. American Pharoah who? I'm about to become a star!.





Fpond this new item in the store at WL. There's not a lot of DVC merchandise that I've seen recently that I've liked enough to consider but thought I'd get this. Then the price... $74.99. Gulp. I'm too used to getting these throws in the past for $25 or so with a purchase of xxx amount around Christmas. So it's back on the shelf at the moment while I digest that price. They also had a DVC umbrella and at $19.95 that may be the winner.

 
KAT4DISNEY said:
Enjoying my Mickey Waffles with strawberries and my almond milk latte bought at Territory Lounge morning coffee bar while sitting here...



A lifeguard passing by said good morning and then stopped, looked back, and stated I had the best spot around. I agreed! :goodvibes
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Loved the new coffee bar at Territory Lounge! It had just opened when we were there, and we found it a perfect spot to grab our lattes before heading out to a park or down to RF. My favorite part was they didn't charge more for extra shots.
 
KAT4DISNEY said:
. . . . . . . . . I spent the morning wandering around the lodge and then took the nature trail over to FW and wandered around there. Visited the horses, chatted with the farriers who were shoeing and met the horse, Chief, who for his first time will be running the Headless Horseman around for the MNSSHP parade.. . . . . .
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DiznyDi & I love the walk from The Lodge to FW, and always stop to see the horse. We often encourage people to seek out the Horse Museum, as it is listed as an activity in many Disney books, but is really just a draw to see the beautiful Percherons and their keepers.

Keep the pics coming!!
 
It has begun. . . . . . I can hear the drum beat of the anticipated morning ritual. 37 sleeps is what I heard this morning as I got ready for work. It slipped from DiznyDi's lips in the twilight of the bedroom's quiet awakening. And so it goes. Before this morning, it was an occasional comment hear while presenting her coffee to her while she remained reclined in her bed, computer open to the DISboards, phone at her side. But this morning was the third day in succession that she repeated the mantra. . . . . . . . . . it has begun.

(I know; what a bunch of gobbled gook. I feel better now that I passed that. But it indeed has begun . . . ) :confused3
 
Very cool, DDad...you're getting closer now!

We are 12 days out from our trip home to our beloved VWL. We haven't stayed there for a couple of years so we are quite ready to head home for a great two weeks.

Already starting to feel the stress slipping away....
 
47 Days for us. When Tammy was planning her England trip, we were looking at the calendar and I old her, I am good with her being there for an extended stay, but make sure, make sure you are home in time before our WDW trip, otherwise me and CaptainD will be going without you:goodvibes
BTW, she is in Spain right now
 
So I kinda fell off the posting and am at MCO now. :sad1: I only had my phone and ipad for posting and am looking for a better way to post than what I can do from photo bucket. I'll test an upload with pictures of the work going on at the main lodge.
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Well, that seemed to work now to see if I can do it better!

Going back to my arrival on Tue. It was overcast and muggy! I started recalling why I hadn't been back in Sept for exactly a decade. :rotfl: I've said more than once that I seem to be not allowed to stay on the lakeside and this was no exception. Once the work starts I feel that is certain to change. It was a slightly different location though. Exactly halfway between the bus side and the lake side.

It's was just a couple minutes under an hour from walking off the plane until I walked up to my home for the next 4 nights. When we landed I had a text waiting with the room number and knowing it didn't meet the request I swung by the front desk. All they still had left was the same location but higher so I just stayed in 2503.

My view:



And the other direction:



I could still hear the buses so I settled right in.
 
A few pictures from that night.
My first time seeing the main pool fully completed with fence and water play area. It changes the feel a bit.



The last time I'll see Hidden Springs like this (assuming they will even keep the name).











 
Oh my gosh.....that photo of the work going on at the WL scares me. I had no idea it was THAT extensive. We arrive in 6 days. I guess I'll go back under my rock now. :(
 
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