Fantastic upgrade, I can only hope for something that awesome for our upcoming trip at the beginning of October
It was an amazing, once in a lifetime upgrade. Part of the reason we were upgraded though was because the ceiling near the sinks in our first room next door started leaking. While trying to repair it, a worker's foot went through the ceiling and it turned-out to be a much bigger mess and repair than originally anticipated so the CL mgr. made the decision to leave us in the suite our entire stay.
Wow, what an awesome story/upgrade!! How are you ever going to want to stay anywhere else?!
28 days for me!!
DH has said that while I'm free to pick whatever resort I want for the first half of our future split stays, he insists that the second half must be WL/CL. He absolutely loved it and can't wait to return.
That's why DH will only stay at WL...because of the CMs. I already have my goody basket for them set up...A big basket of every Girl Scout Cookie. Hope they like them, even though they have Disney goodies galore. Who can resist Girl Scout Cookies??
My DH is the same way now. He loved everything about CL. I already miss Mike, Loyda, Kash and Randy the CL mgr. Everyone who works CL is so sweet and attentive.
My fave place to stay is the Wilderness Lodge Villas!! My family and I fell in love with it when the main WL opened in '94 (I think thats right) and then it became part of the DVC!! So after staying there countless times I had no idea about Humphrey. We always take a picture with him, but never knew his name or his story. Cant wait to tell my parents about that! And I will be sure to rub his nose in September!!
So glad you know about Humphrey. Humphrey Jr. is up on club level next to the lounge. Have a great September trip!
Next Friday!!!!!
Of course at this time next Friday we'll be participating in the Backstage Magic tour as part of our 1 night Platinum plan. We'll hardly see the room, which is why we're going back Labor Day weekend with the kiddos!
Yippee for two trips in a month!!!!
Anyone know if someone is standing in for Ranger Stan each day or have they discontinued the flag family for a day?
Yes, another CM is doing it. The Flag Family has NOT been discontinued.
When I asked IPO about it, I was told that they've noted our request on our reservation and to mention it again when we check in. Nothing was said about it being discontinued.
You'll need to see about getting on the list when you check-in. Just ask to see if there is availability during your stay.
We have an "odd" booking at the WL/WLV due to rate availability. Start the trip at WL for 2 nights and then the WLV for the remaining 3 nights.
Has anyone had a ressie like this or have any comments on the WLV?
Thanks!
Though I've never done it, it sounds like an easy way to get some laundry done in your room and have a little more room to spread out at the end of your stay.
9 more days till wl....10 of us are going....taking mom and dad for their 1st trip ever to disney world!.......can't wait for the magic to begin!
Your parents are going to have a great time. Make sure it's noted in your reservation that it's their first visit.
We just paid off our trip.
We are celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary.
Can't wait.
Congratulations on 25 years! We'll be celebrating our 25th next summer at WDW. Where are you going to have your anniversary dinner?
So excited, today is my double digit dance
!!!!! 99 days until we check in to the WL.
Have a great vacation!
Page three??? This thread got pushed out to page 3??? Terrible!
I'm hoping folks can help me. We'll be at WL from 12/17 to 12/21 with the just released AP rate. Me, my best friend and my two girls. Our APs expire the 21st, so of course we had to go!
I'm hoping that joining this thread will help me avoid over-planning around meals. I remember thinking last time that I put way too much energy into ADRs and wondering why. I think it is because anticipating Disney is so much fun, and that is something I can do--make/organize/change ADRs. The payoff isn't there though, because the meals aren't why we're at Disney--my kids eat very little. Its the fun in the parks and the resort that matters. So this time, I'm trying to make sure I focus on that.
What activities have people done at WL and enjoyed with young kids (mine are both 7?) I was thinking about biking over to Ft. Wilderness to see the decorations. The pool is a big maybe in December. I remember there were characters in the lobby last year, so that's fun and another good reason not to have ADRs out and about every night.
Thanks!
We were at WL last Christmas and loved biking over to FTW to see all the decorated RVs, cabins and campsites. Everyone should see them at least once.
Last week we did the Archery Experience at FTW and it was great! There are also daily activities for kids and the Cub's Den has free activities from 2-4. There is also an arcade, though we prefer the one at the CR. It's a quick boat ride to the CR and you can also do some resort hopping on the monorail with the kids.
Have you ever done Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue? It's lots of fun and the food, wine and beer is all-you-can-eat/drink.
Has anyone gone to Sea World from WL? I am thinking about surprising DD6 in a couple of weeks.But, DH is an absolute pain about leaving Disney property-he just won't do it. So I need to make it as painless and cost effective for him to even think about it. Any suggestions? Thank You!!!
I've never done it, but I've read that the Lynx bus #50 goes from the TTC to Sea World downtown. You could also take a cab. Here is the Lynx link:
http://www.golynx.com/?pid=1155761
I don't think it's odd - many guests do a split stay, so this wouldn't be so different.
