Disney's Wilderness Lodge

This was our first time at the Wilderness Lodge. We were impressed by its decor --very reminiscent of the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone, but with much larger and nicer rooms. We stayed in 6064, which was billed as a "fireworks view king bed room." We did have a nice view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks above the trees at night. Note: you will NOT be able to see the lower fireworks, only the ones high enough to see above the trees. Still, this was a very relaxing, easy way to view the show. No crowds and no standing for up to an hour beforehand. (During the day, the view is of the loading dock and the resort smokehouse.) The Wilderness Lodge is lovely and relatively calm compared to other deluxe resorts we've stayed in on property. It's served by a boat to the Magic Kingdom, which is the only theme park we visited while staying here. Buses provide transportation to the other parks and to Disney Springs. (We had a split stay and moved to another resort for the other theme park days.) The boat was convenient and easy enough, but would not be great for cool/bad weather days or for those who want to do very early rope drops or very late nights. Some boats are smaller and do not accommodate scooters or wheelchairs and guests using those were told to wait for the next boat. Also, the boats, while pleasant, are not as fast as the monorail from the other "Magic Kingdom" resorts. Our room had a king bed, a chair with a foot rest, another smaller chair with two nested tables that could be used for eating in the room, a large dresser unit under the television with ample storage, a nigh stand on one side of the bed and a kind of vanity table on the other. There was a large split bath with a kind of barn door that allows one to close the outer portion with the sinks in it (important so that the light doesn't wake up everyone). Note: there is not a lot of storage in the bathroom vanity, with small cubicles that don't hold much, but there is a shelf which helps. The shower was the dual rain shower/lower shower that can be adjusted type. The toiletries were the high end type (I think still the H2O kind) in large bottles and always full enough. Housekeeping was responsive to our requests for an early room make-up and extra towels. We enjoyed dinner at the Whispering Canyon and a couple of lunches at the Roaring Fork, which has a broad menu with some good sandwiches and salads made to order. Like many Disney treats, some desserts look better than they taste, so choose carefully. If it's premade and in a case, you might want to pass on it, not matter how artistically made up or cleverly named. All in all, the Wilderness Lodge was a good choice for us. I hear it's beautiful at Christmas time too with its huge fireplace and a majestic Christmas tree. Read less

The Wilderness Lodge is a contender for the most beautiful resort on property. From the moment you enter you know you've entered a special place. Our room was a courtyard/water view and although you had to crane your neck to see a glimpse of water, we liked the location and the balcony. The room was spotless and was renovated recently so everything looked new. The in-room Keurig with a selection of coffees and teas makes for easy mornings getting your coffee fix. We sat in the lounge one evening and enjoyed some drinks and "Bacon on a Wire," which was four slices of house-made bacon and deviled eggs. We also had dinner at the Geyser Bar outside and I had a delicious bison burger. Get there by 9:30pm and you can watch the electrical water parade! My only complaint is that bus service can be slow, as some of the routes include stops at Fort Wilderness and/or the Contemporary. For example, Disney Springs is a 10min drive from the hotel but with a stop at Fort Wilderness it took over 30min to get there. Read less

We got a one bedroom villa here. When we arrived, we were so impressed with the lobby/room. Everything is clean, updated and inviting. The bathroom shower/tub were amazing. Each unit has its own washer/dryer. Bed is super comfortable. Loved our little balcony and it was really quiet despite being close to the bus pick up area. Pool is really nice. Many restaurant options, we tried all of them and enjoyed each meal. Would highly recommended. There was a lot of action with characters in the lobby. Our 7 year old daughter loved the arcade and various activities put on by the staff. We would come back! Read less

From the moment I arrived, I felt transported to a cozy retreat in nature. My experience at Wilderness Lodge was truly unforgettable. It is a magical hotel that takes you to a world of nature and adventure. If you are looking for a place to stay in Walt Disney World that offers you a unique and memorable experience, the Wilderness Lodge is the best option. Read less