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

[Corinne]

Jen sending you and Ian my prayers!

 

[Corinne]

DDad, was thinking about you and Di, I knew the wedding was coming up, happy to hear it went well. I will keep Di and your family in my prayers.

 

[Corinne]

Hi Groupies,

I have not been extended an offer on the job, so I’m guessing it’s a no....that’s ok, I’m certain the right opportunity will present itself. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

I am heading to Sarasota to spend some time with my sister. Our brothers anniversary is Tuesday, so it will be good to be together in our “healing place”.

I do want to share some FANTASTIC news....our son, MY BABY proposed last week to his beautiful girlfriend! We are over the moon thrilled.

God bless all who are going through some challenges right now, as always, you are in my prayers.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

My daughter and I made sure to get some mushroom soup at Territory Lounge during our WDW trip a couple weeks ago, in case it gets phased out. Still as delicious as ever!

 

[DVC Jen]

I do want to share some FANTASTIC news....our son, MY BABY proposed last week to his beautiful girlfriend! We are over the moon thrilled.

Congratulations. How exciting.

 

[DVC Jen]

Jen sending you and Ian my prayers!

Thanks. Tomorrow is the retinal specialist. She will let us know if he is good to go forward with surgery or needs a procedure on his retinas to make them stronger.

 

[ErinC]

Just catching up on old posts (I'm always so far behind). DVC Jen, praying for great results from the specialist tomorrow. Corinne, Congratulations to you. Let the wedding planning begin! I'm glad it seems that the other groupies weathered the storm ok. It looks like we may have another small one come our way this week. Of course we have homecoming festivities at school this week, so a nice tropical weather incident is not very appreciated. Not sure how all that might be affected. Both college kids are heading home for the weekend, so it will be nice to be a family of five for the weekend.
Still slowly planning the December Hawaii trip. Still need to book some sort of vow renewal service. Don't want to spend a fortune on it, if anyone has any past experience with these, let me know.

I haven't had time to check out the new information on AP. I readily admit that we have never eaten there, so I won't know what I missed out on. I'm sad for those of you who really enjoyed it.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Thanks. Tomorrow is the retinal specialist. She will let us know if he is good to go forward with surgery or needs a procedure on his retinas to make them stronger.

And prayers.

 

[sleepydog25]

Storybook Dining with Snow White and friends? Dang. Since our first family trip in 1992, we have been disappointed in one Signature Restaurant after another. Le Cellier was the first to consistently disappoint with food quality; then Cali Grill with rushed service; and another here or there. It is a business, and Disney needs to maximize their ROI with every venue they have. The money is with the young and growing families. I hope that someday the AP returns to a quiet dining experience; as the older we get, the less we are looking to travel around The World in the evening after an exciting morning and afternoon adventure. One of the things guaranteed in life . . . Change. (I know, death and taxes, but they have their own forum! )

Everyone who knows me knows that I'm not a fan of the change to AP. In fact, I won't step foot in the place now that they've changed. Yes, Disney needs to make money--poor things only make billions in profit each quarter. Okay, I'll stop.

 

[Granny]

This is just a service message reminder to Groupies that the new ticket pricing will be coming on October 16:

https://dvcnews.com/index.php/other...-date-based-ticket-pricing-arrives-october-16

They haven't said anything about AP pricing but my guess is that it will also increase at that time. So if you are in the fence about buying AP's, now is the time to get some vouchers!

 

[Lakegirl]

Granny in what time frame do you have to activate them?

 

[jimmytammy]

Heading out tomorrow to eventually end up at BWV on Sunday. Our plan is to drive starting around lunch and make it to Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossings around 10pm. This is a great 1-2 night stay place just off property via Western Way(near the AK area). Looking at the current storm, looks like we will just skirt it in timing. If work allows, may try to slip out the door a bit sooner

On Thursday we will move over to The Dolphin(1st time here)until our permanent stay at BWV until the 26th.

You know I will do my best to share our trip with you guys, and if technology and Tammy are on my side, I will share photos too

 

[sleepydog25]

Heading out tomorrow to eventually end up at BWV on Sunday. Our plan is to drive starting around lunch and make it to Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossings around 10pm. This is a great 1-2 night stay place just off property via Western Way(near the AK area). Looking at the current storm, looks like we will just skirt it in timing. If work allows, may try to slip out the door a bit sooner

On Thursday we will move over to The Dolphin(1st time here)until our permanent stay at BWV until the 26th.

You know I will do my best to share our trip with you guys, and if technology and Tammy are on my side, I will share photos too

Safe travels, JT!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Corrine - A new daughter!

Minnie Moo - Yeah, great soup! How sad if it disappears!

 

[Granny]

Granny in what time frame do you have to activate them?

I've read from several sources that you have until 2030 to activate them, so I think that should cover a future trip.

Here's one of the sources...Disney Moms Panel: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/long-activate-annual-pass-342542/

 

[Granny]

Heading out tomorrow to eventually end up at BWV on Sunday.

Godspeed, Jimmy. And have a great time! BWV for F&W Festival is awesome!!!

 

[Lakegirl]

Heading out tomorrow to eventually end up at BWV on Sunday. Our plan is to drive starting around lunch and make it to Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossings around 10pm. This is a great 1-2 night stay place just off property via Western Way(near the AK area). Looking at the current storm, looks like we will just skirt it in timing. If work allows, may try to slip out the door a bit sooner

On Thursday we will move over to The Dolphin(1st time here)until our permanent stay at BWV until the 26th.

You know I will do my best to share our trip with you guys, and if technology and Tammy are on my side, I will share photos too

Safe travels. Definitely try to slip out of work early, you will be glad you did. Sounds like a great trip and we can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[DVC Jen]

Update on Ian.

Yesterday we had an appointment with the retinal specialist. She wasn't very positive. Pretty much the opposite in fact. We left there feeling very defeated and scared. Today Ian had 2 or 3 tests to look into his eyes and see exactly what his retina looked like. The doctor was 120% different. She was no longer cold, was very warm, caring, patient, kind - everything we wanted her to be. In hindsight I think she was very rushed yesterday. She was talking to her tech about someone being at a hospital so maybe she had an emergency and was rushed and stressed about that. It is the only thing I can think of that would make her seem like a completely different person today.

The 2 tests Ian had done today came back VERY GOOD! He has some thinning of the retina which was expected but there aren't any holes or tears. So he will have a laser surgery on his right eye on Thursday and then the left on Friday. This will be to "cement" for lack of a better word the edges of the retina to the eye. This will make it stronger and lessen the chances of detachment. Each surgery will leave him blind in that eye for 6-8 hours which is why she is only done one a day. After the two laser surgeries he will be cleared to have cataract surgery. She took Ian's hands in hers and told him she was so happy for him. She pointed to his coke bottle glasses and told him to get ready to put them on the shelf and walk away from them for good. At the very best with contacts and lenses both being worn Ian's eyesight has been as good as 20/30. She is hopefully confident they will be able to bring him to that without glasses or contacts. She even told us that they have connections and are having his lenses special made because the strength he needs is not something that is standard. This is pretty rare and we are feeling incredibly blessed and grateful and lucky.

We both broke down crying in the waiting room today after hearing the news. I can't even begin to tell you - to explain to anyone what this means to us. I feel like someone has handed us the most amazing gift and I can't even find the words or come up with a way to say thank you - or repay it.

We still have at least a week or two of some not so fun procedures/surgeries. However knowing the love of my life will come out the other end seeing better than he has since he was a very young boy is amazing. Overwhelmingly amazing.

I told him I want to take him EVERY WHERE now. I want him to see everything. Because it will literally be like he is seeing it all for the first time. I can't wait to see the look on his face when he can opens his eyes and can see better than ever with both eyes. I can't wait to see him get behind the wheel of his new car (that after last Wednesday was thinking he was going to have to return) and drive to - where ever he wants to go in it. I don't know if I have ever been this happy or this grateful for anything in my life.

Thank you - all of you who have sent positive thoughts and or prayers. Please keep them coming for a little while. We see a great big beautiful tomorrow out there - but we have some bumps in the road until we get there. We will get there though.

 

[twinklebug]

Sounds like this may be the best outcome for Ian's eyes Jen! I'm very happy to hear this.
Keeping you both in my thoughts. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Jen - Thank you for sharing the news. It has brought a tear of joy to my eyes reading of the good news, to hear of the blessing He has given us to know how to do such things, and to be excited about the blessing that Ian and you will see things in life so much better together. Thanks for putting your trust in the hands of the Groupies. We care.