DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 It has been written on other threads that the theming of Wilderness Lodge is changing somewhat with the upcoming DVC additions. One of those changes is that Silver Creek Falls, the main water feature at the resort, will be renamed Copper Creek Falls. That change made my family sad, as we have a history with Silver Creek Falls, as I'll explain below. You see, both my wife and I are from a small town in western New York called Silver Creek. And both of my parents grew up there too. So imagine our surprise when we made our first ever trip to Disney with our kids in 2001, during which we stayed at the WL, and stumbled upon this sign. Those 3 girls are 21, 19 and 17 now. Six years later we had begun RVing and camped at the Fort with my parents. We took the boat over to the Fort to show my parents the sign, and continued what has become a tradition to get family pictures in front of the sign on every trip to Disney. Fast forward....most recently, INC and I got a picture in front of the sign while on a date. We also stayed at the Lodge before our cruise on the Wonder this year. And on our trip to the Fort a few weeks ago, I got one last picture in front of the sign of my parents, who spent part of the week with us. My Dad turns 80 next month. I figured that might be the end of the story, as the retheming of the Lodge is proceeding at a rapid pace and will be completed before we return to WDW. But that's not the end of the story. Wondering what would become of the sign, I contacted the GM of the Wilderness Lodge to tell her about my family's history with the sign and our love of both the Lodge and the Fort. We traded some emails, and she assured me that she would try to find out what would be done with the sign as construction continues. I last heard from her a few weeks ago, and had not received an update since. Until today. A large box arrived at our home today. So I opened it. Mabel is curious too. Can you believe it? I was blown away. Also included in the package was a beautiful print of Silver Creek Falls, a WL magnet, and a very nice note. I've heard of pixie dust but this is something else. Do you now understand why I hate Disney so much? [emoji1] bhall, dvccamper, wendinator and 10 others 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DisneyVampire 45 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Pixie dust lives on. I'm glad the history will remain with you guys. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Wow! That's really cool Dave!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is so freakin awesome. Congrats!!! I cant wait to see where it ends up at. Perhaps you'll build a pond with a little water fall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is so freakin awesome. Congrats!!! I cant wait to see where it ends up at. Perhaps you'll build a pond with a little water fall. I talked with INC about mounting it outside in a nice spot but she wants it in the kitchen. She doesn't want the weather to damage it. I said it's been outside for 22 years...LOL. But it will have a prominent place in our home. Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 This is unbelievable! Good on Disney and congratulations on such a nice gift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That's great Dave I am very happy for you now stop hating Disney. But you should put in the RV so Silver Creek Falls will always be with you . And it should also come to all GG. Because we use to take our pic with that sign to. But I don't know why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhall 115 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Wow, a huge thumbs up the the GM of the WL. It was cool to read the back story and see how you ended up with the sign. I wish I could have given more up arrows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is so awesome! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is freaking awesome! You must officially love Disney again. Sorry, it has to happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Congrats Dave, that is really cool for her to do that for you display it proudly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That is wonderful! Y'all must continue to take pictures with it! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.TN22 12 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 How wonderful!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 that is sooo cool. What a great GM to do that for your family. See there is pixie dust at Disney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 What a great story. You will need to frame all the photos to put around the sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 The picture of your parents is the cutest thing ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PghBob 31 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Very happy for your family and glad the Mouse came through for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Oh mercy... crying in my coffee over here. Seriously Dave... neatest thing ever. Yes, it's easy to hate Disney at times like this. Love it. What a sweet, sweet blessing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 That's great. While it won't have the backdrop you can still continue your annual pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Very, very cool. Congratulations. Good job with staging the opening the box scene. It makes your story that the WL manager mailed you the sign very credible. But I think we all know how this really went. TCD Avatab.... Steve and GaDawgFan.....Kelly 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Very, very cool. Congratulations. Good job with staging the opening the box scene. It makes your story that the WL manager mailed you the sign very credible. But I think we all know how this really went. TCD If you're implying that Melvin, shimmying and scotch had anything to do with this, you are WAY off base. LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: If you're implying that Melvin, shimmying and scotch had anything to do with this, you are WAY off base. LOL. Maybe. But there's no way scotch wasn't involved. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Stopped by to read the responses to your surprise gift. I know how important this was to you and so glad that it worked out as it did. I'm not too surprised that the WL GM did it, just at how quickly it all happened. Long live Melvin. Avatab.... Steve, PureTcrazy...rita and momof3kids-Yvonne 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Lou... said: Stopped by to read the responses to your surprise gift. I know how important this was to you and so glad that it worked out as it did. I'm not too surprised that the WL GM did it, just at how quickly it all happened. Long live Melvin. Wow. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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