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Wilderness Lodge
We will be at Wilderness Lodge in September!
This seems to be a favorite with so many. Just wondered what the excitement is about and what we should be sure not to miss while we are there?
2017 WDW All Star Music/Universal RP
2016 :(
2015 Universal-Royal Pacific
2014 :(
2013 Fall: Wilderness Lodge
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2010 French Quarter
2009 Pop & AKL
2008 Polynesian
2007 ASM & BCR
2006 AKL
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Wander the pool area and be sure to see the geyser spout.
Pick up a hidden Mickey sheet at the front desk and go on a Hidden Mickey hunt around the resort and the grounds.
Pull a rocking chair up to the fireplace and hang out for a while.
Explore some of the upstairs floors - look for hidden nooks, additional fireplaces and views of the lobby below.
Enjoy the boat ride to the Magic Kingdom.
Linda aka: Faline
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Faline pretty much nailed it. This is a beautiful resort, great for exploration.
The boat ride to the Magic Kngdom (especially in the early morning) is my favorite mode of transportation. The rock work on the fireplace mirrors the striata of the Grand Canyon. Explore the paths and try to identify the animal footprints In the concrete. The more you look the more you find.
Great resort, highlighted by Samantha Brown on her Great Hotels series. You'll love it. Enjoy.
WDW - 99 Off Site
WDW - 00 C.Springs, Wilderness
WDW - 01 POFQ, Boardwalk
WDW - 02 C.Beach, POFQ, AK Lodge
WDW - 04 Riverside
WDW - 05 C.Springs
WDW - 07 Riverside
WDW - 11 C.Beach
WDW - 12 POFQ
WDW - 14 Riverside
WDW - 15 POFQ
WDW - 19 Wilderness
WDW - 20 C.Beach
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We love this resort. We have stayed at quite a few, and love all that Faline mentioned. One other nice thing is that if it is rainy and you just need a break, you can still have fun. Also, love to walk around the grounds.
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[FONT="Arial Narrow"][SIZE="2"]'73 - DL;
'78, '89 - DW -off property;
'94, 00, '07 - Dixie Landing; '96 - CBR; '98 - CSR;
'99 - Disney Cruise;
'01 - WL Christmas Celebration; '03, '06, '12, '13
'10 POFQ; '11 POP (2x)
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Walk the jogging path early morning or around dusk and watch the deer eating.
Rent a bike and pedal down to the campgrounds.
74 Off Site
98 Contemporary & DCL inaugural cruise
99 Dixie Landings
00 Dixie Landings
01 POR & DCL
02 AKL & DCL
03 VB
04 DL GC
05 ASSp, VWL, GF
06 POFQ, CSR, OKW
07 ASMo & VWL
08 Pop VWL
09 BW, POR, VWL, CSR
10 WL
12 VWL, AKL Club
13 VWL, WL Club
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Originally Posted by c&d
Walk the jogging path early morning or around dusk and watch the deer eating.
Rent a bike and pedal down to the campgrounds.
Agreed! I'm a runner, so I tend to run on the jogging trail, but it is nice no matter what speed you go.
Some of the higher Woods View rooms on the west side have an OK view of Wishes too. Of course, the view from the beach/boat launch is better.
Past Visits:
1984 & 85 Off Site
1999 CBR
2003 BW/GF
2009 WL
2011 Poly
2013 YC, WL, CR (good year!)
2014 AKL
2015 GF, CS , Poly, SSR
2016 YC, Universal Portofino, GF, Waldorf
"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must live." - Bukowski
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We were just there last September and really loved it. We rarely do anything non-park related but decided to rent a boat at the docks. We had the BEST time! We couldn't believe they actually let you drive the boat out into the lagoon by yourself. We still laugh about DH trying to dock the boat! It is also surprisingly inexpensive. I think it was $20 for an hour.
Aug. 2017 - Disney Wonder Alaska
Jan. 2017 - All-Star Sports
Nov. 2015 - Contemporary
Feb, 2014 - Disney Magic Cruise
Sept. 2012 - Wilderness Lodge
Jan. 2011 - CSR
Oct. 2008 - AKL and Contemporary
Mar. 2004 - Disneyland
Sept. 2002- Poly/Cruise
Sept. 2001 - AKL
Dec. 1995 - POR Honeymoon
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Ducks in the pool!
We will also be there in September.
Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow. Your party from Saturn has arrived. Please give them a ring!
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WL is my favorite resort. The lobby is magnificent, it seems remote and far away from reality and the boat ride to the Magic Kingdom is one of my favorite things to do (especially at night)
Next WDW Trip: July 13 - 22, 2016 Wilderness Lodge
"There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow shining at the end of every day!"
"Let's Don't be Silly..." - The Mad Hatter
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When you check in they will give you a newsletter or itinerary for the week. We noticed on there that there was an informative *free* talk given by a train engineer CM at the Villas in the train room. My DH loves trains. It was very nice. The CM spent about 30-45 minutes going around the room talking about the train items in the room and Walt's love of his trains. Really was a very nice experience.
Also enjoyed the pub (can't remember the name) for an adult beverage and an appetizer.
POFQ 09/2013, 09/2014, 09/2015
WL 09/2011, 09/2012
POR 09/2010, 09/2009, 09/2008, 05/2007, 05/2006, 05/2004,
AKL 05/2003
POR 05/2001, 10/98
Next POP 9/2016
All Star Sports 09/95
Honeymoon Dixie Landings Aug 1994
1978 first visit to Magic Kingdom
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We just returned from a stay at the Wilderness Lodge. It completely exceeded my expectations. The amount of detail is astonishing and it truly is a relaxing resort. All of the waterfalls, streams, rocks, and pine trees make it a great resort for relaxing by the pool or on your balcony.
I would definitely recommend Whispering Canyon Cafe for breakfast.The All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Breakfast Platter is great if you just want to destroy some eggs and waffles.
Artist Point was amazing as well. Sitting by the windows gives you a great view of the rock-work and waterfall, and the food is top-notch.
We would definitely stay there again!
Next Up: 2015-10 BWI/Fantasy Cruise
2015-04 CBR
2014-10 POFQ
2014-01 DLH
2013-04 WL
2012-10 POLY Honeymoon with Goofy89
2011-09 - CSR
2011-01 - BLT
2009-01 - POR
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Originally Posted by BrerGnat
Honestly, the WL is a beautiful, relaxing, well themed resort. While all these lists of things "to do" are great, I can say that I've honestly never done most of them, but I still LOVE the WL. There is just something about it that I feel the other resorts lack, and I can't put my finger on it.
Just being there, hearing the music, is enough for me.
We will be returning in August. We spent our honeymoon there and are bringing our kids for the first time.
It might be worth noting, I generally HATE the "outdoors", don't get the draw of national parks, think camping is the worst way to spend leisure time, etc. But, I still LOVE the Wilderness Lodge. It's so strange, and to me, that's Disney magic at its best.
I agree with most of this. I didnt do most of the must dos and I am not an outdoors person either but I loved this resort. I love the decor, the music, and tranquil sounds of the waterfalls.
Rob
2/90 - Fort Wilderness Cabin
2/92, 94, 98 - Beach Club
2/96 - Dixie Landings
2/99, 00 - All Star Sports
5/05 - Pop Century
5/07 - Coronado Springs
8/08 - Beach Club Villas
4/10 - Wilderness Lodge Villas
8/12 - Disneyland (offsite)
11/13 - Beach Club Villas
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Everyone's posts here have been spot on! But our #1 reason why we LOVE WL is that upon entering the majestic lobby you truly are transported to a world of peace, calm and tranquility. Definitely a very important part of the vacation.
Originally Posted by BrerGnat
We will be returning in August. We spent our honeymoon there and are bringing our kids for the first time.
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How sweet. This will be our LAST trip to WDW with the kids as kids. They are 17 and 20. WL is the only resort DS has known.
May/1999....CBR - Jamaica
May/1995....CBR - Martinique
May/1998....Wilderness Lodge
June/2002...Wilderness Lodge
June/2005...Wilderness Lodge
Aug/2007....Wilderness Lodge
June/2010...Wilderness Lodge CL
July/2013 ...Wilderness Lodge CL Celebrating Our 25th Anniv.!
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[QUOTE=CuteAsMinnie;2351447]Everyone's posts here have been spot on! But our #1 reason why we LOVE WL is that upon entering the majestic lobby you truly are transported to a world of peace, calm and tranquility. Definitely a very important part of the vacation.
Completely agree!!!!!!!!
OS 12/76,7/82,3/85
FW 8/89
POR 8/95,8/98,11/00,1/4,10/10
AS 3/211/3,11/5,11/7,11/12
BCV/YC 7/3,10/14
VWL 7/3,5/4,5/5,1/6,10/6,3/7,1/8,10/8,3/9,10/9,3/11,10/13
OKW 12/4,10/11
POP 5/6
CS 5/6,12/9
BWV 10/7,5/11
DCL 5/6,1/12,7/12,10/12,3/13
SSR 7/7
POFQ 3/11
BLT 1/12
GC 9/7,2/15
AUL 2/15
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Visits:
1997 - day trip
Sept. 2006 - WL
May 2007 - WL
May 2009 - WL
May 2010 - WL
May 2012 - WL
May 2015- WL Girls Trip!!!
May 2017 -POR Girls Trip!
May 2018 - WL Girls Trip
May 2019 - WL Girls Trip!
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Now I am all excited as well, we will be staying at the WL for the first time in early June. It will be a surprise for the kids, we told them we are staying at Pop Century again so to see the look on their faces when we walk up to the lodge will be priceless!!
1975 - Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
1977 - Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
2001 - Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
2005 - Fort Wilderness Camp Ground
2006 - Pop Century
2013 - Wilderness Lodge
2017 - Old Key West
2020 - ?
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Originally Posted by IMADisneyFreak
Now I am all excited as well, we will be staying at the WL for the first time in early June. It will be a surprise for the kids, we told them we are staying at Pop Century again so to see the look on their faces when we walk up to the lodge will be priceless!!
May/1999....CBR - Jamaica
May/1995....CBR - Martinique
May/1998....Wilderness Lodge
June/2002...Wilderness Lodge
June/2005...Wilderness Lodge
Aug/2007....Wilderness Lodge
June/2010...Wilderness Lodge CL
July/2013 ...Wilderness Lodge CL Celebrating Our 25th Anniv.!
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Wilderness Lodge is our favorite also. There is just something magical about the boat ride to the Magic Kingdom and the woods view of the castle. 1st resort we ever stayed at and just feel in love. I do need to warn you about the bus service however. When we were there this past September the bus service was extremely slow not sure if there was something going on at that time because the bus service has never been bad before but I can say that it was the worst service of any resort I have ever stayed in. So just plan for this it took an hour and a half to get to the Animal kingdom one day. The bus stopped at the Poly and the Grand Floridian every time we went somewhere. It got so bad we rented a car from the care car center for the last 3 days of our trip.
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