Flag Family

[Cinderelley]

Do you still get to be the Flag Family if you are staying in the Wilderness Lodge Villas?

[VWL Mom]

You can ask at check-in and if there are any available spots during your stay they will sign you up.

[Cinderelley]

Thank you. I am trying to decide between the deluxe rooms and the villas for 7 of us. I do want a shot at being the Flag Family though.

[BrerGnat]

I heard that they stopped doing this some time ago. Has anyone done it recently?

[eam]

My family did it in November. Don't know if it has changed since then.

[baldburke]

Just curious, what or who is or are the Flag Family?

[VWL Mom]

Just curious, what or who is or are the Flag Family?

The Flag Family joins the ranger one morning to the roof of WL for the raising of the flag. They used to do it at night for retreat too but that's been discontinued.

[BrerGnat]

They used to do it at night for retreat too but that's been discontinued.

That must be what I was thinking of.

[baldburke]

The Flag Family joins the ranger one morning to the roof of WL for the raising of the flag. They used to do it at night for retreat too but that's been discontinued.

Always good with the info....thanks Lynn!

[KylesMom]

One of the most fabulous "outside the park" experiences we have had during our stays at WL. If there is not an opening during your stay, ask if you can be put on the wait list. We have been privileged to host as flag family on a few occasions, and each one has been very emotional for all of us. :mickey:

[Cinderelley]

One of the most fabulous "outside the park" experiences we have had during our stays at WL. If there is not an opening during your stay, ask if you can be put on the wait list. We have been privileged to host as flag family on a few occasions, and each one has been very emotional for all of us. :mickey:

Oh I know I will bawl my eyes out. My oldest son was in the Navy. I want to do this so that I can see him raise the flag.

I'm a very proud mama. :flag:

[KylesMom]

Oh I know I will bawl my eyes out. My oldest son was in the Navy. I want to do this so that I can see him raise the flag.

I'm a very proud mama. :flag:

I remember when he went in - and I remember when you came to Chicago for his graduation :mickey:

Really hope that you are able to experience it!

[Cinderelley]

I remember when he went in - and I remember when you came to Chicago for his graduation :mickey:

Really hope that you are able to experience it!

That made me smile to know that you remembered! It feels like a lifetime ago.

[mydisneygirls]

Can you ask beforehand or do you have to wait until you arrive?

[KylesMom]

You must wait until check-in to request it. They have a book at the front counter.

[mydisneygirls]

Ahhh. I'm putting it on my list!!! Not counting on it because we are going end of August, but worth a shot.