I'm seen you post this idea in the other thread. It has very sound logic. The thing that is hard for me to come to terms with is Disney terminating a form of transport at two of its most popular cash and DVC resorts. Replace it with something sure, but just taking it away, and then trying to sell the walkway seems like they are asking for a customer service nightmare. Though the Poly has the TTC ferry landing.My theory is the walkway to the GF/Poly was put in so they can remove the boat service to Poly/GF from MK. In order to bring Reflections online they need to introduce boats that will exclusive to Reflections. WL already has 2 dedicated boats (1 big and 1 small) and FW has 2 dedicated boats (2 big or 1 big and 1 small). They can’t really increase FW or WL to more than 2 boats as it would end up being inefficient since one boat would be always waiting at the dock. So I suspect the Gold launch for for Poly/GF becomes the dock at MK for the Reflection boat which gets 1 big and 1 small (so all 3 resorts run that).
Then. I strongly suspect a walkway to remain between FW and WL directly connecting to the water front of Reflections. It makes little sense not to utilize what they already have in terms of the bike trail. Would even be nicer if they reopen the nature trail along the lake with a paved pathway but I think that’s unlikely.
With the pedestrian swing bring going up between GF and MK, think there will be any hope of something from WL to the MK(or Contemporary)?
It appears there is already a sidewalk in the tunnel on World Drive. That sidewalk starts a modest 120 yards from the cabins walking path.
I know World Drive is a busy road and would probably require a pedestrian bridge to cross it.
With Reflections in the building phase, I feel like the boat service may be straining it's capacity. A pedestrian path seems like low cost alternative, especially if it can be made to service the TTC.
With a walkway from The Lodge to MK in mind, years ago I suggested in this thread that it would be easy to have a new Monorail station for The Lodge, with a walkway to it. ..... Seems like an extension from the new cabin walkway to it would certainly be less of a complicated design in order to maximize safety, and ease future traffic on the Boats and Buses. But . . . . never mind.
My theory is the walkway to the GF/Poly was put in so they can remove the boat service to Poly/GF from MK.
"Deluxe Studio"Question for those of you who have stayed at Copper Creek..... Are the studio ONLY on the 1st and 2nd floor? A friend (DVC - but does not own at CC or BR) went for a short stay and requested a studio on 3rd floor or higher. She was told at check in they were only on the 1st and 2nd floors. I checked a room location map and it didn't show many dedicated studios at all - but there was at least one on each floor.
I'm not concerned for us - we booked at one bedroom. Just curious if she was given the correct information.
Thanks for this! I just booked a studio with a walk on shower for our post 4th of July trip. It replaced two nights at VB."Deluxe Studio"
Floor 1: 1 Dedicated Alternate Studio, 1 Lockoff Alternate Studio, 28 Dedicated Studios, 1 Lockoff Studio
Floor 2-7: 1 Lockoff Alternate Studio per Floor
Total Rooms: 37 Studios (29 Dedicated, 8 Lockoff)
"Deluxe Studio with WalkIn Shower"
Floor 1: 0
Floor 2: 4 Lockoff, 3 Dedicated
Floor 3: 5 Lockoff, 2 Dedicated
Floor 4: 6 Lockoff (one of which is open to lobby, believe this is a "bear face" room), 2 Dedicated
Floor 5: 6 Lockoff (one of which is open to lobby, believe this is a "bear face" room), 2 Dedicated
Floor 6: 5 Lockoff, 3 Dedicated
Floor 7: 2 Lockoff, 1 Dedicated
Total Rooms: 41 Studios (13 Dedicated, 28 Lockoff)
So it depends on which room type was reserved on which floor they be on. "Deluxe Studio" highly likely on the ground floor, Floor 1, (Lobby is Floor 2 of course). "Deluxe Studio with WalkIn Shower" guarantees Floor 2-7 with equal-ish odds across all floors.
I'm seen you post this idea in the other thread. It has very sound logic. The thing that is hard for me to come to terms with is Disney terminating a form of transport at two of its most popular cash and DVC resorts. Replace it with something sure, but just taking it away, and then trying to sell the walkway seems like they are asking for a customer service nightmare. Though the Poly has the TTC ferry landing.
suse!! We're happy you popped in, and as Dad says, keep in touch! You've found a like-minded community of folks--Groupies--who have become one large, extended family. We love pictures, commentary, and just day-to-day thoughts. If you've nosed around in our thread for any length of time, I hope you've seen what a friendly bunch we are. I may be the biggest grump in this group ("may"--hahahaha!), but they've not thrown me out yet. VWL is home for many of us, though not all, but one thing we do have in common is a love of the Lodge. Not coincidentally, that's all we require for membership, so welcome to the Groupies!Popping in to say I am officially joining the VWL family! We closed on our resale contract of 150 points this past Tuesday and couldn't be happier! Looking forward to making many wonderful memories at the Lodge!
Popping in to say I am officially joining the VWL family! We closed on our resale contract of 150 points this past Tuesday and couldn't be happier! Looking forward to making many wonderful memories at the Lodge!
Well, doing my bit to help keep us on page 1.
So, a quick report on Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. The Space Center was very impressive, if you haven’t been in a long time it is definitely worth a day trip.
We enjoyed Cocoa Beach as well. Had gusts up to 35 MPH the first two days but it was warm. Got to see the Falcon 9 rocket launch from the beach on Sunday, spectacular sight!
Anyways, it was a nice little 4 day trip. One other thing we did that was unexpectedly great was the Brevard County Zoo. Surpassed all expectations.
OK, back to planning my next Lodge visit! Happy day Groupies!
Ron...thanks for the photo trip report on Kennedy Space Center and the beach. Looks like a fun trip and it was neat that you were able to see a launch. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures and share your thoughts. We've never extended an Orlando trip with the Kennedy Space Center but maybe at some point we'll just have to do that! And we like zoos, so your comment about the Brevard County Zoo was much appreciated.