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

[jimmytammy]

Groupies...I just read that Disney has retracted the 2020 point chart that we discussed a couple of weeks ago. Evidently, the new 2020 point chart will be the same as the 2019 point chart. So the incremental points for studios and 1BRs will not be happening as things now stand.

Best news I have heard in quite awhile!!

Dean
Thanks for posting the new(and improved)chart

 

[DVC Jen]

Well, you probably wouldn’t like the -10 (-26 windchill) that we are expecting tonight. To be fair though it’s been unusually warm this winter and very little snow.

You are SO right. I grew up in Ohio and can remember my senior year of high school we had horrid wind chills. I am in the Dallas area now - for a reason.

 

[sleepydog25]

If it's Monday, it must be another threat of wintry weather bearing down on us. So far this year, we've had more snow here than my daughter has had in Maine where she is matriculating. Only a couple of inches threatened (and may yet turn and just brush us), but for here, that's enough to shut down school. Given that even if it's just rain and slush, the overnight temps from Tuesday to Wednesday will be into the minus side of temps, we're looking at least at a 2-hour delay. Then again, I notice the weather in FL, and kinda glad I'm not there, either. Stay warm, Groupies! As always, just let me know if there are any trips I need to add, and to those new and/or infrequent posters who have popped in for a quick word:

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday Jimmytammy!!! Hope you are having a great day Jimmy!

 

[sleepydog25]

Birthday boy, eh? Well,

 

[Granny]

Jimmy.....

 

[Granny]

And Maria...it's always a pleasure to see you stopping by. Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[rkstocke5609]

You are SO right. I grew up in Ohio and can remember my senior year of high school we had horrid wind chills. I am in the Dallas area now - for a reason.

And for the ridiculous update of the day — school closed today for 3.5 inches of snow, and now closed for Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday due to expected temps of -20 with windchills hitting -60 , I guess the school year will probably get extended to make this mess up...

 

[Lakegirl]

If it's Monday, it must be another threat of wintry weather bearing down on us. So far this year, we've had more snow here than my daughter has had in Maine where she is matriculating. Only a couple of inches threatened (and may yet turn and just brush us), but for here, that's enough to shut down school. Given that even if it's just rain and slush, the overnight temps from Tuesday to Wednesday will be into the minus side of temps, we're looking at least at a 2-hour delay. Then again, I notice the weather in FL, and kinda glad I'm not there, either. Stay warm, Groupies! As always, just let me know if there are any trips I need to add, and to those new and/or infrequent posters who have popped in for a quick word:

I changed our August reservation to a 2bedroom OKW from the 16th-21st to OKW and then two are going home so we will be doing AKL Jambo for the 21st-23rd 1 bedroom. So excited we are doing the Halloween Party on that Tuesday night and hoping for Moonlight Magic on Thursday night!!!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jimmy - Happy Birthday my friend!

If only we could make it happen . . . . . . . to have your NASCAR History Lesson read in the Disney Board Room!

I mentioned before that while in Taiwan a man approached me with a big smile saying "USA - Mickey Mouse". Somehow I just don't see anyone approaching any of us in the future saying "USA - Spider Man". It just doesn't seem to embody the American Dream and influence the rest of the world as Mickey does and did in the past.

Thanks Jimmy.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for all the Birthday well wishes folks!!!

Life is good around here. In 2 days we are off to Hawaii for a 4 night stay at Waikiki then 6 nights at Aulani, followed by 5 nights at GCV(our 1st time ever in Disneyland!!) Its a long trip but wanted to make the most of flight time as possible. I will do my best with pictures and such as much as phone/computer will allow

I had an interesting conversation with a fellow WDW enthusiast last night. She said she and her DH talk often how they should have took my advice years ago and bought DVC. I told her it is still a good choice for us, but I couldn't advise her now to buy in, other than the resale route. Its the 1st time I have publicly advised against buying in, based on amount and how things are changing.

Just as you said Dad, no one will think Spiderman! Disney/DVC, you better listen to your core audience, its time to think big again, or go home and let someone else do the thinking for you

 

[TCRAIG]

Hey Jimmy - Happy Birthday and have a great time in Hawaii - don’t forget your Speedo

 

[sleepydog25]

I changed our August reservation to a 2bedroom OKW from the 16th-21st to OKW and then two are going home so we will be doing AKL Jambo for the 21st-23rd 1 bedroom. So excited we are doing the Halloween Party on that Tuesday night and hoping for Moonlight Magic on Thursday night!!!

You have been updated! Have fun!

JT: You're gonna love GCV. It's what they should have done with Copper Creek and what the refurb of VWL should have been (if they had to change it).

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jimmy . . .Don't miss Duke's. Great buffet at a great price at a old Hawaiian landmark. You and Tammy will love it . . . DiznyDi did!


Don't leave ANY valuables in your car. We did. So sorry we did.

 

[TCRAIG]

Great picture of Di!

 

[DVC Jen]

And for the ridiculous update of the day — school closed today for 3.5 inches of snow, and now closed for Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday due to expected temps of -20 with windchills hitting -60 , I guess the school year will probably get extended to make this mess up...

I lived in Ohio during the blizzard of '78. We were out of school for 2 weeks. I can remember having to go on a few Saturdays to make up some time. Not fun when you are in 6th grade.

 

[DVC Jen]

Happy Birthday JimmyTammy

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday Jimmy!

 

[DVC Jen]

I am stunned and so sad right now. I have mentioned before that I got lunch with an imagineer and how much I was looking forward to it. Well today I called to have our youngest daughter removed from our ADRs as she is not coming on this trip with us. When they got to that ADR I was told it was NOT lunch with an imagineer - just lunch at the Brown Derby. I know I booked it correctly on MDE - I KNOW I did - not one shadow of a doubt. It was the first ADR I tried for that morning. But because of a glitch with MDE I don't have what I booked.

I am so upset. I spoke with a guest services supervisor. She went off and tried to help but all she can do is email the restaurant and see if they can accommodate us. In the scheme of life this is small. It's a luxury. First world problems and all that. I get it. But I tried 4 years to get that ADR and was SOOOO excited - but a crappy MDE glitch took it away from me. Yes I am crying. If we don't get in I will get over it and we will still have a good time. But right now I am really upset.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I am stunned and so sad right now. I have mentioned before that I got lunch with an imagineer and how much I was looking forward to it. Well today I called to have our youngest daughter removed from our ADRs as she is not coming on this trip with us. When they got to that ADR I was told it was NOT lunch with an imagineer - just lunch at the Brown Derby. I know I booked it correctly on MDE - I KNOW I did - not one shadow of a doubt. It was the first ADR I tried for that morning. But because of a glitch with MDE I don't have what I booked.

I am so upset. I spoke with a guest services supervisor. She went off and tried to help but all she can do is email the restaurant and see if they can accommodate us. In the scheme of life this is small. It's a luxury. First world problems and all that. I get it. But I tried 4 years to get that ADR and was SOOOO excited - but a crappy MDE glitch took it away from me. Yes I am crying. If we don't get in I will get over it and we will still have a good time. But right now I am really upset.

I'm sorry to hear that Jen. Hoping they'll be able to get you in! If not you might want to check now and then and see if anyone has cancelled.