Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

including Copper Creek Villas & Cabins and Boulder Ridge Villas

Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe hotel located within the Magic Kingdom resort area on Bay Lake at Disney World. The inspiration for this impressive resort comes from the grand old lodges of the American National Park Service. There is something special about this resort and it's easy to see why it consistently earns high marks from Disney resort guests. Fire Rock Geyser and Geyser Point lakeside dining are just a couple examples of the many amenities that set this resort apart. The Disney Vacation Club also has two areas associated with Wilderness Lodge. They are: the lakeside Copper Creek Villas & Cascade Cabins and Boulder Ridge Villas. Disney's Wilderness Lodge does not have access to the monorail system but does provide direct transportation to the Magic Kingdom via boat; the other theme parks are reached by bus. This is the least expensive hotel in the Magic Kingdom resort area, making it very popular with families.

Exclusive Benefits of Staying at an On-Site Disney Resort

Early Theme Park Entry: Get in 30 minutes ahead of the general public every day at all four theme parks.
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours: Extend the fun at select theme parks on select nights.
Complimentary Transportation to the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and more.
Free Parking at the resort and throughout Walt Disney World.
Up to 10-Day Dining Advantage: Make dining reservations for up to 10-days starting on the first day of eligibility, putting you a step ahead of off-site guests.
Early Access Individual Lightning Lane reservations: book at 7AM instead of at park opening.
Proximity: Everything is easier when your hotel is close to all Disney World has to offer.
Simplify planning with Vacation Packages that combine room, tickets, and even dining plans for a truly hassle-free vacation.

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Wilderness Lodge Pro & Con

Advantages - Where some resorts have lots of smaller separate buildings, Wilderness Lodge guests enjoy the convenience of all rooms, with the exception of the cabins, being housed in just two buildings. These buildings both have internal hallways and elevators to their lobbies. Regular hotel guests can access shopping, services and most of the restaurants in air conditioned comfort without having to exit the building. Guests in the DVC villas have a short covered walk to the main building. This is really nice for guests with small children, mobility concerns or anyone who appreciates the convenience of proximity. You can watch the Electric Water Pageant from the beach or boat dock. You can ride a boat directly to the Magic Kingdom. Proximity to the monorail loop resorts greatly expands your dining options! The resort is well themed and that carries through the well designed pool and water play areas as well as Disney Vacation Club (DVC) offerings: Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cascade Cabins. DVC rooms have kitchens or kitchenettes. To add to the theme and ambience, Fire Rock Geyser goes off on the half hour during the day. This is one of those Disney resorts where you can have a great time even if you never go to one of the theme parks - there are pools, a water play area, fitness center, spa, paths, outdoor movies, and special activities for the kids. The rooms are among the best values found at the Disney deluxe resorts.

Disadvantages - Even though it is one of the best values among the Disney deluxe resorts, it isn't cheap and may be beyond the budget of many families. Rooms above the Whispering Canyon Café can get some of the noise from the restaurant. Most of the rooms can only accommodate four guests; it is possible to have five to a room if the fifth person is a baby in a crib. Restaurants can be a bit of an issue here - the food court is a little too small and finding a table can be a hassle during peak travel times and Geyser Point is outside lakefront dining which can be fantastic or terrible, depending on the weather. There are two table-service restaurants at the resort but Artist Point is a "Signature Dining" location which means that it may be too expensive for regular use. The Whispering Canyon Café is fun and cute but it is also noisy. The resort could benefit from a "normal" restaurant. However, your proximity to the Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village, and Contemporary resorts do open up a lot of restaurant options for you.

Our Opinion - Disney's Wilderness Lodge resort has a lot to offer. There is an impressive level of detail here - they didn't just slap a few lodge style decor items onto a standard hotel. Being close to the Magic Kingdom theme park is certainly a benefit, especially since you generally pay less than the rates found at the Magic Kingdom / Monorail loop resorts. Because of all the on-site and nearby activities, this is another example of a Disney resort that you can visit and have a great time without ever going to a theme park. The stately grandeur of this resort can provide a pleasant counterpoint to the bright and busy feel of the theme parks. The resort goes the extra mile in making things fun and comfortable for families and many of our clients return to this resort again and again. There are those, however, who don't think "lodge" when they look for deluxe accommodations - if you fall into that category, you might prefer the Disney Grand Floridian, Contemporary, or Yacht Club resorts. You may run across older websites that say you can request rooms where you can see the Magic Kingdom fireworks from this resort. Fireworks View is a separate room category and is very limited with the highest price of the regular hotel-style rooms.

Wilderness Lodge Amenities

Outdoor Movies are available each evening on the lawn near the Reunion Station
Copper Creek Springs Pool has a water slide and hot tub
Copper Creek Springs Water Play Area
Boulder Ridge Cove Pool
Playground
Lake Beach Area (no swimming)
Boat Rentals
Bike Rentals
Nightly Electric Water Pageant (floating parade)
Extra activities like "Hidden Mickey's", games for the kids, classes, outdoor movies, etc.
Buttons & Bells Arcade

Game Room
Sturdy Branches fitness center
Daily Maid Service
High Speed Internet Access
Concierge desk services
Luggage Service (runs on an hourly drop-off system)
Valet Service Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service
Coin Laundry available
ATM machine
Express Check-Out
Free boat and bus transportation to the Disney Parks
Theme park purchases delivered to the resort
Free self parking
Valet parking available for additional nightly fee

Wilderness Lodge Room Options

Standard View - Views of Service Areas, Rooftop or Parking Areas. 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed.
Resort View - Views of Landscape, Trees, Rooftop or Parking Areas. 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed.
Water View - Views of Pool, Waterfall or Bay Lake. 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed.
Fireworks View - Views of landscape or Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Partial view of Magic Kingdom fireworks. 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed.
Club Level available for select rooms - Includes a beverage cooler, coffee and tea station, patio or balcony and Personalized Guest Services. Plus, enjoy access to the Old Faithful Club
Deluxe Studio - Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size or Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. 1 Single Pull Down Bed in some studios.
1 Bedroom Villa - Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa.
2 Bedroom Villa - Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
3 Bedroom Grand Villa - Views of Pool, Bay Lake or Courtyard. 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa.
Cascade Cabin (lake front) - Views of Bay Lake. 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull Down Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair

Wilderness Lodge Resort Room Features

Dresser with 4 small-size drawers
Table & 2 Chairs
2 sinks in the vanity area
Bathtub/shower
Rooms and Facilities for Guests with Disabilities. Accessible rooms with a large roll-in shower stall
TV with Disney Programming
Pack 'n Play style crib available by request

Alarm Clock
Telephone
In-Room Wall Safe
Self-parking
Wi-Fi availability
Hairdryer
Iron and Iron Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Coffee Maker

For Guest Needing Accessibility Accommodations

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge includes rooms available to Guests needing accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and rooms designed for the hearing impaired. Guests who require wheelchairs are encouraged to bring their own equipment or make arrangements through your Build A Better Mouse Trip Travel Advisor prior to arrival at Walt Disney World Resort. Accessible rooms typically have large roll-in showers. Sharps containers are available upon request at no extra charge for guests who need to dispose of needles.

Wilderness Lodge Dining

Roaring Fork (Quick Service) is the primary counter service dining location at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. It is located inside of the main building, steps from the lobby and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves up a mix of specialty items as well as grab-and-go choices like trail mix, yogurt, chips, pretzels, bakery items, and fruit.
Geyser Point Bar & Grill (Quick Service) is a casual outdoor eatery that serves lunch and dinner from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. The restaurant offers a walk-up window for dining from the comfort of your lounge chair or at a table on the restaurant’s spacious outdoor deck with a beautiful view of Bay Lake .
Whispering Canyon Café (Table Service) - is a western themed restaurants with fun activities for younger kids. Available for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is a very popular restaurant and dinner reservations often fill up early. The "Whispering" part of the name is either ironic or just an out-and-out lie because this restaurant is noisy by design with dinner bells and the servers are known for their silly antics and tomfoolery which makes the dining experience fun and memorable. My wife will only go to this restaurant on a non-theme park day; she says it is just too much after all the auditory and visual stimulation of a day in a Disney park. If you go, be sure to ask for catsup, request straws, or get a refill on your drink.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White (Table Service) is a signature character dining experience that offers a prix fixe menu. The restaurant serves dinner with visits from Snow White, Dopey and Grumpy. The menu has undergone a few changes recently and includes shared starters, a choice of individual plated entrees, and 'sweet spells' desserts in an Enchanted Forest inspired setting with delightful music and activities. It also offers creative and fun cocktails (and mocktails) and a variety of beers in bottles and on draft. The restaurant is an unforgettable Disney dining experience that perfectly combines a whimsical and immersive atmosphere with character dining.
Room Service - Available for breakfast from 7:00AM - 11:00AM and dinner from 4:00PM to Midnight.
Pizza Delivery - 4:00PM to Midnight. (Keep in mind that the only thing Disney doesn't do well is pizza.)
Territory Lounge - 4:00PM - 10:00PM. This fun and well-themed lounge is located off the resort’s lobby and sits adjacent to Storybook Dining at Artist Point. Inside Territory Lounge, you’ll find a rustic yet chic atmosphere with natural wood accents and cozy furnishings. It features dark woods, rich color, and excellent details. It’s an excellent gastropub, and is one of our favorite hidden gems at Walt Disney World. It offers American style cuisine, mostly appetizers and finger foods such as soups, wings, burgers, nachos, flatbreads, and even dessert.

Wilderness Lodge Shopping

Wilderness Lodge Mercantile in the main lobby for sundries, souvenirs and package deliveries from the parks.
Groceries: You can save time and money by having more extensive grocery needs, snacks, and bottled water delivered directly to the resort by Garden Grocer - Click HERE for more information. Regular hotels rooms do have mini-refrigerators but do not have full kitchens. Studio-style units have mini-refrigerators and microwaves. One-bedroom or larger villas come equipped with full kitchens.

Wilderness Lodge Transportation

Disney buses are available to take resort guests to destinations throughout Disney World. There are three bus stops. Each bus stop services two separate routes.

The Magic Kingdom
Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Blizzard Beach
Epcot
Disney Springs and Typhoon Lagoon

Boats - There is direct boat service to the Magic Kingdom. It is a delightful ride throughout the day (subject to weather), however lines can be long to ride first thing in the morning. If this is the case, you may want to consider riding the bus.

Car - If you're driving a car, it's faster to drive yourself to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Disney Springs. Disney's busses are faster to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Complimentary transportation to the Disney World golf courses is arranged through the resort concierge desk. Guests must have a tee time reservation with confirmation number and transportation should be arranged the day prior to your tee time.

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