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

[twokats]

Happy Birthday, DVC Jen and lisah0711 !!

Have a great day.

 

[TCRAIG]

I'm a little surprised because I thought I read that Happily Ever After actually has quite a few more fireworks shells than Wishes. It's longer though so maybe it's more spread out.

I third the CGI criticism for Soarin'- way too noticeable.

Agree with Soarin' - original was better - but as far as Wishes vs HEA - Wishes had (my opinion) better music but HEA does have more fireworks.

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday DVCJen!!!!
Happy Birthday lisah0711!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

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Maelstrom: Wasn't a great ride, but Frozen isn't, either. The songs are better is all.
- Soarin': Old version had more glee, more Disney joy. . .and lacked "The Tilt."
- Test Track: Neon update a few years ago seems cheaply done and added nothing to the ride.
- BRV/CCVC: WILDERNESS Lodge, Disney. . .
- Roaring Fork: Freshly made Mickey waffles with toppings, Disney. . .
- HEA: You can't fit everyone into MK on any given night to see the projections, Disney. . .

I liked Maelstrom though when the lines were long we skipped it, but far better than Frozen. I wish I liked Frozen overall as a movie and as an attraction, but for me all it really has is some good songs with some so so story around them
Soarin...I liked the old one, loved the new one, until, the last time we rode it, got the outside seats, and wow, the curve came into play. The 1st times we rode it, got middle every time. It was great! I won't ride again without asking for middle only.
TT...Mixed feelings on this one, I liked the Tron like effects at 1st, but after awhile, its just bland now
BRV/CCVC...wish we would go back in time to the way it was. Alas, we can't, so I like GP, holding judgement on the pool, RF, etc. until I can fully experience it in Dec. A fellow DISer, AnnieT, got to stay one night in a studio last weekend with a DVC CM friend at CCVC and raved about it. She said she approached, as a long time owner at VWL with apprehension, but came away feeling good about the changes. She also got to visit with another DVC CM who was staying in a cabin and she raved about that too. And Annie can be very critical of the changes like us. So I hope to find that I am not totally turned off by it all come Dec.
RF...we tended to only eat lunch/dinner here and for a long time I have missed a salad they had that was really good, can't remember which one it was its been that long. Last time we ate here, we get burgers and flatbreads and enjoyed. But when we eat dinner, really prefer TL over RF. GP has got my attn. so I look forward to trying different things there.
HEA...reserving judgement but we prefer watching the show from afar(TOTWL comes to mind)and the 1st thing that hit me was we int see the projections from that far away. Like you, I may brave the crowds on Main St. sometime to see it all, but Im not one to wait a long time for anything. Did the dessert party for Wishes once and the desserts were eh. So won't be doing that again. Wfc4life and sechem32(Will and Liz)did the dessert party, liked the new show, and said it def. needs to be seen up close. Maybe one day

 

[jimmytammy]

Julie
Its been awhile since I have gone over to the stables as well. I love walking the trail from WL to FW, stopping by to see them either before Trails End or after. That will be on my list come Dec.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

@jimmytammy you reminded me about the new Frozen stage show at DCA that replaced Aladdin (which was truly an amazing show!). It was virtually the entire movie! My nephew and his wife had never see the movie and now don't need to. I may have used some of the time to try and "rest my eyes" but I would get woke up by people breaking into song.

 

[twinklebug]

Happy Birthday DVCJen!

Happy Birthday lisah0711!​

 

[sleepydog25]

Adding my birthday wishes to DVCJen and lisah!

 

[Dizny Dad]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DVCJen!

 

[Dizny Dad]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lisah!

 

[Dizny Dad]

. . . . . . . . . oh and I asked for Row B1 with Soarin and it was a great view. . . . . . . . .

You can ask for a specific seat? Man, how have I missed that all along!

 

[horselover]

Agree with all your comments, KAT. Like you, the TT queue feels laborious to me, and I liked the old theme as a test track. I still love the 60+ mph part of it, but the rest feels like a rejected TRON experiment. Frozen ride is fine, and the queue there IS better. The ride certainly has an appeal if you love the movie; however, there was something so very old school (read: retro cool) about Maelstrom, partially because it represented some of the culture of an actual country. . .in the World Showcase. Plus, it also holds a special place in our hearts as it's an integral part of how Luv and I met. I like projections. I thought when they first started them a few years back as part of Christmas or the family vacation memories that was an appropriate use. However, and sorry for whacking on an expired equine, making them a focal point for a fireworks show reduces the appeal for me unless I make the effort to go into MK and spend a couple of hours standing around in order to get a decent viewing spot. I know, I know. It's a cool effect and people love it. I'm just not a fan of this approach as it reduces the full enjoyment for thousands each night who have gathered at TOTWL, Poly, GF, Narcoossee's, TTC, and even Geyser Point (where the music is now piped in). Okay, I'll shut up.

Aren't we all?

I hate the new TT. The only good part of that ride now is the outside. New Soarin' I actually really like but every time I've ridden it I've been in the middle. Last time I was middle 1st row. I've heard the complaints about being on the sides. I'd probably feel differently if I had been in one of those sections. Frozen is just Maelstrom with Frozen characters. Once was enough. I was never a big fan of Maelstrom but as you said at least it repsented an ACTUAL country! I've heard really good things about HEA, but all those comments came from people that watched it from inside the park. It's very rare we're in the park for fireworks. I'll have to make the effort to see this one up close though. Again that will likely be a one & done event. The older I get the less I enjoy battling the crowds for things like parades & fireworks.

 

[ArielSRL]

You can ask for a specific seat? Man, how have I missed that all along!

It's a row...but yes! You may have to wait longer though.

 

[sleepydog25]

On a completely unrelated note, Photobucket is beginning to annoy me. . .but since this is a thread that stays on topic , I've noticed a lot of Wilderness Lodge signature pics and icons are disappearing. I get why, but I don't have to like it.

 

[horselover]

On a completely unrelated note, Photobucket is beginning to annoy me. . .but since this is a thread that stays on topic , I've noticed a lot of Wilderness Lodge signature pics and icons are disappearing. I get why, but I don't have to like it.

Yep mine are gone. May need to investigate Flickr. I miss my moose signature.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

On a completely unrelated note, Photobucket is beginning to annoy me. . .but since this is a thread that stays on topic , I've noticed a lot of Wilderness Lodge signature pics and icons are disappearing. I get why, but I don't have to like it.

I've seen that some are gone - but didn't pay much attention why?

Hey - one of my links!

 

[Granny]

On a completely unrelated note, Photobucket is beginning to annoy me. . .but since this is a thread that stays on topic , I've noticed a lot of Wilderness Lodge signature pics and icons are disappearing. I get why, but I don't have to like it.

As soon as this board added the "Upload a File" button, I stopped using photobucket. I'm sure some of my old posts of photos in former threads are now showing that annoying icon but anything from the past year should still be good.

DDad...your signature is very, uh, consistent.

 

[sleepydog25]

Yep mine are gone. May need to investigate Flickr. I miss my moose signature.

I've seen that some are gone - but didn't pay much attention why?

Hey - one of my links!

Photobucket has begun disallowing 3rd party hosting and linking, which seems to mean that if any of your signature line icons were uploaded or linked to Photobucket from a third-party site before being pasted to your signature line, they are disappearing. I have been able to copy and paste from folks' signature lines to restore mine. . .so far. I don't know all the technical aspects, so perhaps someone with far more knowledge than I can enlighten us. What I do know is that Photobucket now wants to charge you for the ability to link. To upgrade to 50GB of storage will cost you $60 per year. That's all you get. $100 a year gets you 100GB, unlimited linking, but NO 3rd party hosting. For the mere cost of $400 per year, you get 500GB, unlimited linking, unlimited bandwith, AND 3rd party hosting.

 

[horselover]

As soon as this board added the "Upload a File" button, I stopped using photobucket. I'm sure some of my old posts of photos in former threads are now showing that annoying icon but anything from the past year should still be good.

DDad...your signature is very, uh, consistent.

Photobucket has begun disallowing 3rd party hosting and linking, which seems to mean that if any of your signature line icons were uploaded or linked to Photobucket from a third-party site before being pasted to your signature line, they are disappearing. I have been able to copy and paste from folks' signature lines to restore mine. . .so far. I don't know all the technical aspects, so perhaps someone with far more knowledge than I can enlighten us. What I do know is that Photobucket now wants to charge you for the ability to link. To upgrade to 50GB of storage will cost you $60 per year. That's all you get. $100 a year gets you 100GB, unlimited linking, but NO 3rd party hosting. For the mere cost of $400 per year, you get 500GB, unlimited linking, unlimited bandwith, AND 3rd party hosting.

So how do I get the files back? The moose signature listed on page one is a link to photobucket. From there there is no way to download the file to my computer so I can upload it here.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Photobucket has begun disallowing 3rd party hosting and linking, which seems to mean that if any of your signature line icons were uploaded or linked to Photobucket from a third-party site before being pasted to your signature line, they are disappearing. I have been able to copy and paste from folks' signature lines to restore mine. . .so far. I don't know all the technical aspects, so perhaps someone with far more knowledge than I can enlighten us. What I do know is that Photobucket now wants to charge you for the ability to link. To upgrade to 50GB of storage will cost you $60 per year. That's all you get. $100 a year gets you 100GB, unlimited linking, but NO 3rd party hosting. For the mere cost of $400 per year, you get 500GB, unlimited linking, unlimited bandwith, AND 3rd party hosting.

A good way to make current users upset.

So, I don't see a way to upload a file to your signature here? Or perhaps I'm missing the option? I'm trying to remember what it was that has gone away! Something I got from @Dizny Dad it seems.