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I think “HERBIE” would be a great name....Here's a vote for "Humphrey" as the name of your vehicle. Don't forget to rub the hood ornament every time before driving!
I think “HERBIE” would be a great name....Here's a vote for "Humphrey" as the name of your vehicle. Don't forget to rub the hood ornament every time before driving!
Maybe try a stay at Copper Creek, since points are the same, and you are staying by WLOur last stay at VWL was in 2014 and I know there have been tons of changes. Last time we were there it was a disappointment (dumpster view room & DH had some medical problems). That trip just left a bad taste in our mouth with the resort and the kids still remember how rough it was. Since then we’ve tried many other resorts and there are things we like about all of them. I want to try VWL again so tell me what’s new and awesome so I can convince the fam to give it another shot.
Being VWL is our home resort, we've stayed there plenty over the past decade and a half. Once, last December before our cruise, we had a poor location and felt let down. . .and it was a dark room overlooking the linen transfer area (the non-lake side version of the dreaded dumpster view). So, I feel your pain. And I won't lie--there are some things about VWL/CC/WL that I don't appreciate, such as the lack of a nature trail and changing Artist Point from a Signature to a character meal.Our last stay at VWL was in 2014 and I know there have been tons of changes. Last time we were there it was a disappointment (dumpster view room & DH had some medical problems). That trip just left a bad taste in our mouth with the resort and the kids still remember how rough it was. Since then we’ve tried many other resorts and there are things we like about all of them. I want to try VWL again so tell me what’s new and awesome so I can convince the fam to give it another shot.
I think “HERBIE” would be a great name....
I think “HERBIE” would be a great name....
I loved Herbie!
As long as you don’t think the name will attract those infamous WDW love bugs!
I can’t picture all that in there. Shower and toilet?? That is awesome.Thanks Jimmy! I too like the camping concept. The sleeping on the ground? I've done it and that's the best I can say about it! Call me a Glamper I guess. It's really a cool "little" rig that has everything we need but doesn't feel cramped. It's packed with everything - built in generator, propane and solar too. Convection microwave, stove top, small fridge, toilet, shower, beds. And it has the outlets needed to make coffee with a Keurig!
What is really going to make me feel better about the travel is that other than filling up with gas it will be completely self contained so I'll feel good that when I get around family and co-workers after the trip that I've really minimized any virus exposure to as close to zero as possible. The peace of mind and not having to quarantine for a week or two on each end will be priceless. Not concerned about myself per se but would really hate if I did pick it up and someone got really sick.
I found a facebook group for this model and learned that many people name their little RV. I'll have to see as the names my vehicles have had have been: "Tahoe", "Truck", "Dodge".....well, you get the gist of it.
I can’t picture all that in there. Shower and toilet?? That is awesome.
We always drove from NoVA to WDW with one night in GA and loved it. We had lots of fun listening to books on tape, singing along to Disney movie soundtracks, playing the license plate game, reading all the South of the Border billboards, and noticing the first palm tree. We loved being able to throw whatever we needed in the car without following any rules. (and there were less of those in the 90's). But, in 2012 I had the worst back incident that I've ever had. We had to cancel our trip and didn't go back until 2014. Even with frequent stops, I ended up having to deal with more pain while we were there, and so when we went in 2017 I rented a scooter. In my 2018 and 2020 trips I flew. Didn't need a scooter and my back pain was less. I did however experience extreme ear pain! (and yes, I was vigorously chewing gum!)
So, on our next trip in 2022, which will include an almost 3 year-old, I am feeling very conflicted. Easy packing, including stroller and other toddler items v. restricted packing for a plane. Back pain v. ear pain. And of course, the cost and the time involved.
Anyhow, thanks for indulging my musings on something 2 years away!
Missing the lodge!!
Thanks so much for the tip. My daughter since her first flight has horrible horrible ear pain. Many times she has literally been in tears upon landing. I will have her try this in August.You might try sudafed shortly before departure to see if you have some slight fluid in the ears that causes issues dealing with the pressure. Newer aircraft really are much improved for this but sometimes I run into one that I feel the change. If you have any had stuffiness then I consider sudafed a must. I've thought my head was going to explode more than once when I didn't.
Welcome to the groupies DisneyGal24!!!Our last stay at VWL was in 2014 and I know there have been tons of changes. Last time we were there it was a disappointment (dumpster view room & DH had some medical problems). That trip just left a bad taste in our mouth with the resort and the kids still remember how rough it was. Since then we’ve tried many other resorts and there are things we like about all of them. I want to try VWL again so tell me what’s new and awesome so I can convince the fam to give it another shot.
Thanks so much for the tip. My daughter since her first flight has horrible horrible ear pain. Many times she has literally been in tears upon landing. I will have her try this in August.
I much prefer driving for all the reasons you gave. We love packing the back of our Pilot and cruising down from SWVA (Blue Ridge Mtns). We stop frequently just because we need to stretch sometimes. We enjoy not having to worry about the hassles of flying, the need to rent a car, or to rely on Disney transportation. Sure, it's a longer trip, but I look forward to the growing anticipation as we pass certain landmarks: the NC/SC border, turning onto I-26, turning onto I-95 about an hour later, hitting the SC/GA border, seeing the golf shops increase exponentially, laughing at how El Cheapo gas stations usually have the highest prices, our treasured Starbucks (we know where all of them are along the route), comparing state's rest stops, passing into Florida, making that wonderful turn onto I-4 past Jacksonville, and of course all the billboards as we get into the greater Orlando area. Flying is easier; driving is more fun.
Thanks, KAT! I took a Zyrtec for the trip back on the advice of a flight attendant, and it wasn't great, but it was not anything like the trip there.Thanks so much for the tip. My daughter since her first flight has horrible horrible ear pain. Many times she has literally been in tears upon landing. I will have her try this in August.
JenNow you have me craving a road trip - in the worst way. We would be at WDW right now if it weren't for that darned virus.
We have certain hotels we stay at. Certain rest areas we always stop at. Certain restaurants we eat at. The billboards we always looks for. I am missing it - SOOOO much. If next summer happens, and I don't even want to think about it not, I am going to soak in every millisecond of that road trip, vacation and trip back home.