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

[rkstocke5609]

Groupie trivia, what floor are these elevator doors...

 

[rkstocke5609]

Pictures coming. Long day yesterday, DW & DD were sleeping in as we had Epcot FP’s later in day. So, I got up alone and did MK by 8:10. Got Astro Orbiter, Pooh, Small World, Haunted Mansion & BTMR in that order, than grabbed the train then boat back to WL by 10:20 and grabbed breakfast from RF to bring back to room. Basketball & Pool time until 2:30 then off to Epcot. Dinner was good at Tutto Italia (first time). Checked out member lounge also. Nice spot for a break. Frozen ride I thought was cute. Olaf was really well done. My daughter hates Frozen, so I had to keep reminding her not to ruin other’s fun. I got her laughing when I whispered in her ear : “ Do ya wanna eat a snow cone?” Instead of “build a snowman”..
Then, we caught the monorail to go watch MK fireworks from the TC ferry dock. Great spot. Then we headed back into MK because it was going to open until 2. But DD & I faded by 11, DW stayed later than us to do some shopping.



Interesting way to serve Caesar salad...

 

[rkstocke5609]

 

[rkstocke5609]

Wonder what Disney gets to rent out this 35’ cruiser with the flybridge.....

 

[rkstocke5609]

Had to ride this as it’s the “end of the trail”, Coco cometh soon I think.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Groupie trivia, what floor are these elevator doors...

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The moose is either floor one or floor three isn't it? I don't know about the other - don't think we've stayed on the floor with that one - it's very pretty!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I just noticed this information that it's Disney classic movies on TCM tonight. I always enjoy this although will miss this round.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...gins-tonight-at-8pm-on-turner-classic-movies/

 

[rkstocke5609]

Reunion Station unmasked.....



Outside, but covered and 1/2 walled faces lake, worker,said their would be a playground in here...? (Below)



Worker said that they only have 2 days of work left and it will be done...I have to say the furniture looks way nicer than that stuff I saw in the member lounge yesterday..

 

[Mather50]

Not sure if this the place to post...BUT, oh well.

Every year we got to VWL, I have my very specific routine while my wife and kids sleep of walking the longest way to the roaring forks with a zen-like satisfaction of the early morning quiet and sounds of WL nature which concludes with me getting my staple egg sandwich, hashbrowns and coffee. We go back in May, and I just looked at the menu and they have removed my egg sandwich! (yes, I'm a little off). It was never a great breakfast or anything, it was just my "thing". I now see they have replaced it with a breakfast pizza?! sacrilege!

Anywho, I guess I could just bring in garden grocer and cook in the room, but I'm not a big fan of cooking a lot on vacation...does anyone know when they refresh the menus at RF?

 

[rkstocke5609]

Not sure if this the place to post...BUT, oh well.

Every year we got to VWL, I have my very specific routine while my wife and kids sleep of walking the longest way to the roaring forks with a zen-like satisfaction of the early morning quiet and sounds of WL nature which concludes with me getting my staple egg sandwich, hashbrowns and coffee. We go back in May, and I just looked at the menu and they have removed my egg sandwich! (yes, I'm a little off). It was never a great breakfast or anything, it was just my "thing". I now see they have replaced it with a breakfast pizza?! sacrilege!

Anywho, I guess I could just bring in garden grocer and cook in the room, but I'm not a big fan of cooking a lot on vacation...does anyone know when they refresh the menus at RF?

Actually, the breakfast pizza thing wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Also, in the evening they had a hot ham & cheese in a hot cabinet and it makes me wonder if a breakfast sandwich doesn’t end up there in the mornings, but I didn’t look. There are things at Roaring Fork that aren’t on the “official” menu, of that I am sure. I saw a cheese & veggie tray in a cold cabinet...

 

[Mather50]

Thanks Ron, you give me hope!

 

[sleepydog25]

Not sure if this the place to post...BUT, oh well.

Every year we got to VWL, I have my very specific routine while my wife and kids sleep of walking the longest way to the roaring forks with a zen-like satisfaction of the early morning quiet and sounds of WL nature which concludes with me getting my staple egg sandwich, hashbrowns and coffee. We go back in May, and I just looked at the menu and they have removed my egg sandwich! (yes, I'm a little off). It was never a great breakfast or anything, it was just my "thing". I now see they have replaced it with a breakfast pizza?! sacrilege!

Anywho, I guess I could just bring in garden grocer and cook in the room, but I'm not a big fan of cooking a lot on vacation...does anyone know when they refresh the menus at RF?

This is a good place; unfortunately, I don't carry good news. They don't refresh the menu often, I don't believe. As you may be aware, they did a complete refurbishment of RF last year, and when it reopened, it looked better, especially the outside seating area. However, they reduced their food options, and most of what they decided to offer isn't of very good quality--a double whammy. Beating a thoroughly dead horse here, but one of the most beloved items to disappear were the made-to-order Mickey waffles with three or four different options of toppings. That your egg sammie disappeared, too, doesn't surprise me as their intent seems to be more pre-packaged meals, both hot and cold. For a short time, Geyser Point carried a few excellent breakfast items; however, they soon cut back on those offerings, and then a few months ago GP had completely shut down for breakfast except for a vague note on the website: Please visit Geyser Point for Today's Breakfast Selections.

I do hope you find an item at RF that will work in place of your egg sandwich and hasbrowns. And, despite my kvetching, . You caught me on a busy day.

Thanks for the pics, Ron!! You know I hate seeing that End of the Trail sign, though!

 

[rkstocke5609]

This is a good place; unfortunately, I don't carry good news. They don't refresh the menu often, I don't believe. As you may be aware, they did a complete refurbishment of RF last year, and when it reopened, it looked better, especially the outside seating area. However, they reduced their food options, and most of what they decided to offer isn't of very good quality--a double whammy. Beating a thoroughly dead horse here, but one of the most beloved items to disappear were the made-to-order Mickey waffles with three or four different options of toppings. That your egg sammie disappeared, too, doesn't surprise me as their intent seems to be more pre-packaged meals, both hot and cold. For a short time, Geyser Point carried a few excellent breakfast items; however, they soon cut back on those offerings, and then a few months ago GP had completely shut down for breakfast except for a vague note on the website: Please visit Geyser Point for Today's Breakfast Selections.

I do hope you find an item at RF that will work in place of your egg sandwich and hasbrowns. And, despite my kvetching, . You caught me on a busy day.

Thanks for the pics, Ron!! You know I hate seeing that End of the Trail sign, though!

Also, Geyser Pointe told me they do breakfast on Friday, Saturday, Sunday only. Not closed.

 

[Mather50]

Thanks for the welcome

Yeah, I haven't been since 2016 (BLT in 2017 during the construction). Oh well, life will go on, the earth will only slightly tilt off its axis and all that...Looking forward to checking out Geyser Point, but definitely bummed about the menu changes beyond even my egg sandwich fix. Thanks again Ron & Sleepydog.

 

[rkstocke5609]

Satuli Canteen in Avatar — blueberry cream cheese mousse, unreal look, absolutely fabulous and you can’t get it anywhere else. Remember when every QS offered carrot cake as the staple? No more..

 

[Lakegirl]

Our favorites: charcuterie, the braised short rib Bolognese, smoked mushroom bisque (a Must Have), cedar plank salmon (signature dish), scallops, the cobbler, and the house made donuts. The bisque, salmon, and cobbler are their quintessential dishes. They usually have buffalo though not currently, so I suspect the venison osso buco would be a good replacement. I've also not had the venison tartar but would love to try it as it's one of my favorite dishes.

Thank you so much!!

 

[rkstocke5609]

The moose is either floor one or floor three isn't it? I don't know about the other - don't think we've stayed on the floor with that one - it's very pretty!

So, the lobby has the bear/train elevator front and all other floors have the moose..

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So, the lobby has the bear/train elevator front and all other floors have the moose..

Phhhhtttt - haha, just got that so wrong! I think we're always chatting about this waiting to go up the elevator. At least that's my story.

 

[Starwind]

Groupie trivia, what floor are these elevator doors...

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The floor numbers are on the signs to the left of the elevator itself, in the pictures. So 1 and 5 are where the pictures were taken.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

The floor numbers are on the signs to the left of the elevator itself, in the pictures. So 1 and 5 are where the pictures were taken.

I'm an idiot.