GrandCalifornian
Can't Wait To Go Back
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- Mar 16, 2012
Joining in to post on the new thread. Great job as always WDWKOOK. We don't have a trip planned now but still love to visit and hang out here to see what's up at the Lodge.
I've NEVER had ANY problem with noise, at WL. In fact, when I'm looking for superlatives to use, to describe it, "quiet" and "peaceful" are at the top of the list.
No, it's not completely silent. There's the boat horns. The geyser can be heard. (Although the geyser stops, at night).
Yes, I usually chose courtyard view, because I LIKE the sound of like 50 happy kids having a blast, in the pool. (But I can't hear them, with the patio door closed).
Nothing scientific, to back it up, but I'm firmly convinced that the only way you can find quieter, on property, is to get a Cabin.
Of course I'll add your dates.Thanks KOOk for keeping the party going!
Can you please add me to the log for WL? It will be my first stay ever at the Lodge so we're hopefully doing it right with a Deluxe room w/CL access. Although, I'm a little nervous after reading your trip report regarding the smelly armoire.
2/27/15-2/29/15
I think the transportation time charts in the TRANSPORTAION chapter will help you. It's nice that there are several options at WL, but keep in mind that no resort has the perfect option to ALL destinations.I'm eyeing the rates on Expedia in late April 2015 and it feels like WL might be a great choice. All of the happy thoughts from the board are getting me more excited.
I've been reading reviews and it sounds like everyone with kids has a great time. What are some of your must-do's with a 4 year old and her 1 year old brother?
And, how is transportation? Reviews seem to be all over the map. Boat is great, wait too long for boats, small boats, etc. Same with buses - too many stops, really prompt... Everyone has a different thought and they seem to be opposites!
TIA for the tips/help!
That's the only Studio villa without a balcony that I found.The room number was 4533...we were one of the unhappy couples that got it this week...however, it may not be the only one...first floor room had a patio, but 2nd and 3rd floor didn't have a balcony...however they may be king rooms for 1 bedrooms...not sure...
To the Lodgers' Log you go!Just booked our BounceBack to WL for 9/5 - 9/11 in our usual courtyard view
There are styrofoam cups with lids in a drawer underneath the beverages. They can be filled with any beverageWhat? Who? I may or may not have done this in other lounges . . .
Great to have you here, Paul. I hope you'll continue answering questionsJoining in to post on the new thread. Great job as always WDWKOOK. We don't have a trip planned now but still love to visit and hang out here to see what's up at the Lodge.
Thanks, Carla!Thanks KOOK for our new home, it looks great!!
Carla
You're welcome!Thanks for the new thread Kook!
How exciting! I hope you'll check in with us if you get a chance. Happy vacation!Well, DBF and I are off this AM, and will be at the lodge later on today. Thanks so much to WDWKook for maintaining the thread and to everyone for sharing! I've been following every post since we booked at the lodge 6 months ago, and probably even before, as we tried to decide which resort to stay in!
Two weeks sounds dreamy!Thank you for a great thread and full of info!
We are staying at WL for 2 weeks this October for the first time and very excited!
I booked a woods view room, not really knowing anything about WL, but guessing that a standard room wouldn't give us the best view from the balcony (we overlooked aircon units when at OKW last year) so hoping for a nicer view this time around at WL.
What would be the best floor level/room area to request for a good view?
What? Who? I may or may not have done this in other lounges . . .
Just booked for September, only 7 weeks until ADR's !
I am always so sore at 50 with dd a teen running around that I need my red wine to keep the aches away. I put a glass or 1/2 in a to go cup and then ride bus or monorail to park.
Often I finish at bus stop but makes the waiting more enjoyable
We arrived at the WL this morning around 10:45am after waking up about 3:30am for our 6am flight. It was one of those travel days where everything seemed to go right. A shuttle bus was waiting for us at the airport parking lot. Our airplane took off on time and landed early, about 9:233am. We walked right on the ME and it pulled out about 8 minutes later. We arrived at the WL around 10:45am, got checked in quickly and our room was ready for us.
We needed to get our Annual Passes renewed and the only glitch in the day so far was the huge line at Guest Relations. I bet there were more than 200 people in line. So we took the Boardwalk bus and walked to the International Gateway where we only had to wait about ten minutes in line before we could renew the passes. We took a nice walk through Epcot, a bus ride back to the WL that took less than ten minutes, and we made it back in time for Magic cookie hour.
There is scaffolding up in front of the inner courtyard, upper springs section of the lodge, just to your right as you walk toward the pool. The room we were in last October, room 3119, now is covered by the scaffolding. I didn't see any other construction going on at the lodge. The new pool looks great. The splash pad was running and kids were having fun playing in it, even though it was about 57 degrees out. The beach is back to normal. There is a new canvas roof on the Trout Bar that looks really nice.
We had drinks and appetizers at Territory Lounge and while we were enjoying our cheese fondue we decided to see if we could get a reservation at Artist Point. A few clicks on the MDE app and we had an ADR two hours later. The MDE app was very handy for that. Dinner was delicious and we got complimentary wine to go with our berry cobbler. We made it back to our room in time to watch Wishes through the trees while sitting on the bed. It was the perfect end to a day that was really nice. I can't believe that we just got here this morning.
The only downside was that the weather has turned cold and one of the reasons we ended up at Artist Point was that it was just too cold to go back out. But it was a lovely way to end our day.
I'll tell you all about our room after we check out. We can see the fireworks through the trees and it isn't too bad of a view.
We arrived at the WL this morning around 10:45am after waking up about 3:30am for our 6am flight. It was one of those travel days where everything seemed to go right. A shuttle bus was waiting for us at the airport parking lot. Our airplane took off on time and landed early, about 9:233am. We walked right on the ME and it pulled out about 8 minutes later. We arrived at the WL around 10:45am, got checked in quickly and our room was ready for us.
We needed to get our Annual Passes renewed and the only glitch in the day so far was the huge line at Guest Relations. I bet there were more than 200 people in line. So we took the Boardwalk bus and walked to the International Gateway where we only had to wait about ten minutes in line before we could renew the passes. We took a nice walk through Epcot, a bus ride back to the WL that took less than ten minutes, and we made it back in time for Magic cookie hour.
There is scaffolding up in front of the inner courtyard, upper springs section of the lodge, just to your right as you walk toward the pool. The room we were in last October, room 3119, now is covered by the scaffolding. I didn't see any other construction going on at the lodge. The new pool looks great. The splash pad was running and kids were having fun playing in it, even though it was about 57 degrees out. The beach is back to normal. There is a new canvas roof on the Trout Bar that looks really nice.
We had drinks and appetizers at Territory Lounge and while we were enjoying our cheese fondue we decided to see if we could get a reservation at Artist Point. A few clicks on the MDE app and we had an ADR two hours later. The MDE app was very handy for that. Dinner was delicious and we got complimentary wine to go with our berry cobbler. We made it back to our room in time to watch Wishes through the trees while sitting on the bed. It was the perfect end to a day that was really nice. I can't believe that we just got here this morning.
The only downside was that the weather has turned cold and one of the reasons we ended up at Artist Point was that it was just too cold to go back out. But it was a lovely way to end our day.
I'll tell you all about our room after we check out. We can see the fireworks through the trees and it isn't too bad of a view.