Disneys Wilderness Lodge is located on Bay Lake in the Magic Kingdom Resort area.
901 Timberline Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-3200
Fax: (407) 824-3232
~Check-in is after 3:00 for WL guests and after 4:00 for VWL guests
~Check-out is before 11:00
Opening on May 28, 1994, Disneys Wilderness Lodge was inspired by the Great American Northwest National Park lodges from the turn of the 20th century. It is an architecturally grand Disney Deluxe Resort honoring American craftsmanship and artistry, and celebrates the majesty of the unspoiled wilderness.
Designed by architect Peter H. Dominick, Jr., who also designed Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Grand Californian, the theme of being in harmony with nature winds through the lodge, inside and out. Authentic décor and genuine artifacts pay homage to ancient Native American cultures and the pioneering spirit of early American explorers.
A 10-foot totem near the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile features some famous animals. Disney character Humphrey Bear stands at the base and supports Donald Duck. Lodge legend has it that rubbing Humphrey Bear's black nose brings good luck.
Step inside the 7-story lobby, the centerpiece of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and be awed by 2 towering totems. Each reaching 55-feet tall, the hand-carved pole, one topped with a raven, the other an eagle. Draw your eye up the 4 levels of corridors that surround the lobby and provide access to sitting nooks, terraces and nearly 730 guest rooms. The various animals, from whales to raccoons to eagles carved into these totems, depict Native American myths and legends.
While looking up towards the ceiling in the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, notice 4 massive teepee-shaped chandeliers suspended from solid Lodgepole Pine beams. Authentic rawhide, hand painted with geometric designs, stretches over the lights' structural framework. Each teepee chandelier, with its bronze and steel ring of silhouetted buffaloes and riders on horseback, weighs 600 pounds.
SILVER CREEK is currently undergoing a rehab and has been drained. The lobby bridge is closed. The creek should be completed and re-filled the first week of July 2014. Photos taken 6/8 by hstrickland are located HERE.
WILDERNESS LODGE/SILVER CREEK POOL. UPDATE 6/18: The WL pool closure was publicly confirmed HERE. The pool will be closed 9/3 - 11/27. Guests may use the CR, FW and VWL pools. Transportation will be provided.
EpcotBillprovided us on 6/18 with the following TA information:
In addition, the Silver Creek Springs Pool at Disneys Wilderness Lodge will be closed for refurbishment Sept. 3-Nov. 27, 2014. During this time, the leisure pool at The Villas at Disneys Wilderness Lodge will remain open. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit either the Main Pool at Disneys Contemporary Resort or the Meadow Swimmin Pool at Disneys Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Complimentary transportation will be provided to both of these neighboring resorts.
If the pool was your Clients primary reason for choosing Disneys Wilderness Lodge during this timeframe, please consider working with your Client to find an alternative Walt Disney World Resort hotel that will suit their needs.
SFunaro was told on 6/18 that they are putting in a fence, a sidewalk around the pool and kid's splash area.
As more details emerge, I will continue to update this section.
6/6/14 - Wilderness Lodge POOL WORK PERMITS, found online by TheLodgeLady, show "Main pool and deck area" work to be performed. The permits were filed at the end of 2013. On 6/10, hstrickland was told that the kiddie pool will be replaced with a splash pad water feature area. Other pool area work will be done, but specifics are unknown at this time. Some have reported that that guests with reservations that overlap with the pool rehab will be contacted by mail, presumably at least 60 days prior to the rehab.
VWL: All villas have received a hard goods rehab that begun January 2014 and was completed at the end of March 2014.
SELF-PARKINGis free and conveniently located directly in front of the resort.
VALET PARKINGis $15 per day (tip not included). Guests need only pay for valet parking once per day at Disney resorts. Just show your valet receipt at the next resort to avoid being charged again.
Disney Vacation Club members no longer receive free valet parking.
Valet parking is free of charge to all vehicles displaying a disabilities tag at Disney facilities offering valet service.
DISNEY'S MAGICAL EXPRESS
HOW DME WORKS:
1. Reserve Disney's Magical Express Transportation when you book online or by calling (407) WDW-MAGIC or (407) 939-6244.
2. Upon landing at Orlando International Airport, skip baggage claim and proceed to the Disney's Magical Express Welcome Center in the Main Terminal Building, B side, Level 1. Disney's Magical Express service will collect your luggage and deliver it directly to your Walt Disney World hotel room within 3 hours after you check in at the resort. Luggage delivery service provided by Disney's Magical Express is available for flights arriving between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm daily. For airport arrivals after 10:00 pm, guests may collect their luggage at Baggage Claim and transport it with them on the motor coach.
3. International Guests flying into Orlando International Airport from another country must follow the U.S. Customs and Border Protection process and claim luggage after disembarking the plane. After completing the process, proceed to the Disney's Magical Express Welcome Center in the Main Terminal Building, B side, Level 1. Disney's Magical Express service will recollect your luggage and deliver it directly to your Walt Disney World hotel room within 4 hours after you check in at the resort.
4. Sit back and relax as Disney transports you to your Disney Resort hotel in an air-conditioned motor coach.
5. As your vacation draws to a close, you'll receive a Transportation Notice advising you of the pick-up time and place for your motor coach ride back to Orlando International Airport. Please note that it is your responsibility to bring your luggage to the pick-up point. Please note that you cannot reserve the luggage service exclusively. You must be present on the motor coach to have your luggage transported to a Walt Disney World hotel.
Courtesy of Wood Nymph:
"We walked off the airplane on a Wednesday morning at 9:36am (in January). We got on a bus (ME) around 10am. The bus left the airport at 10:11am. Our first stop was the Poly at 10:47am. Then it stopped at the GF before heading to WL. We arrived at WL at 11:00am."
There are 728 rooms at Disney's Wilderness Lodge consisting of twenty-five Deluxe rooms, two suites, four Honeymoon Suites and the remainder are queen, king and bunk rooms. Non-suite rooms are 340 square feet. Most rooms have 2 queen beds, but there are rooms with one king and rooms with one queen and a set of bunk beds. Suites, Deluxe Rooms and handicap-accessible rooms with roll-in showers are also available. Wilderness Lodge rooms do not have daybeds nor can they accommodate rollaways.
The 2012 Wilderness Lodge room rehab included replacement of most bathroom fixtures (but not the counter tops), the shower tile, shower head and shower curtain, all flooring, drapes, bedding, bed skirt and fabric areas of existing furniture, including the headboard fabric. All rooms have been painted a lighter color. All hallway carpeting has been replaced as well as chair coverings in the club level lounge. Some lobby chairs were replaced with very high back chairs. The rehab was completed in the end of September 2012. It did not include any VWL rooms which were rehabbed in early 2014.
STANDARD ROOMSare 340 square feet and have either two queen-size beds, a king-size bed (wheelchair-accessible rooms), or a queen-size bed and a set of bunkbeds. All rooms come with a table and two chairs, flat panel TV, under-counter refrigerator, keyed wall safe, iron and ironing board, iHome clock radio, and Cuisinart coffeemaker which uses pods.
The bathrooms have black/gold granite countertops in a separate vanity area with two sinks and mirror, and a powerful hair dryer (NOT attached to the wall). There is a storage shelf underneath the sinks. The walls near the sinks have wallpaper in an etched leaf print. There is a full-length mirror on the outside of the bathroom door and a curved shower curtain with a rain showerstyle showerhead.
STANDARD VIEWSlook-out toward the parking lot, bus stop, road, driveway, smokehouse/service area or roof with woods in the background. Higher North Wing rooms provide a partial view of Wishes.
VIEW FROM SOUTH WING ROOM 6093 LOCATED ABOVE THE REGISTRATION DESK: Photo courtesy ofGrandCalifornian
WOODS VIEW ROOMSlook-out to the wooded area around the resort out toward the front of VWL or toward the Magic Kingdom and Contemporary. You can see some of the MK, Wishes and the monorail from higher floors:
Photo courtesy of Mousemommy1
WOODS VIEW FROM FAR WEST END OF NORTH WING 7TH FLOOR HALLWAY LOOKING STRAIGHT DOWN TO OTTER POND:
LOOKING OUT:
FRONT OF WOODS VIEW ROOMS AND DELUXE ROOMS AT END OF NORTH WING:
~NORTHSIDE WOODS VIEW ROOMSare on floors 1-6 and face the Otter Pond. A few face the MK. Floors 4, 5 and 6 above Whispering Canyon Cafe are Woods View lobby rooms. There are more Woods View rooms on floors 2-6 located on the southside of the lodge overlooking the Villas and trees.
~SOUTHSIDE LOBBY WOODS VIEW ROOMSare located above the front desk off the lobby on floors 5 and 6 have views of roof peaks and trees in the distance. They are room numbers 5091-5099 and 6091-6099.
~SOUTHSIDE VWL/WOODS VIEW ROOMSare located on the southside of the lodge before the mid-lodge elevators. They face the side of the VWL and a few trees and are on floors 2-6. Rooms are even numbered from 2100-2120, 3100-3120, 4100-4120, 5100-5120 and 6120-6120.
~NORTHSIDE LOBBY WOODS VIEW ROOMSare located off the lobby above Whispering Canyon Café. These rooms face toward the Contemporary Resort and Magic Kingdom with the possibility of seeing Wishes. Room numbers are: 4081-4090, 5081-5090 and 6081-6090.
~NORTHSIDE OTTER POND WOODS VIEWrooms are located beyond the mid-lodge elevators. They are on floors 1-6 and they face toward the Contemporary Resort and Magic Kingdom giving you the possibility of seeing Wishes from the higher floors. They also overlook the Otter Pond which attracts wildlife. Rooms are even numbered 1004-1034, 2004-2034, 3004-3034, 4004-4034, 5004-5034 and 6004-6034. Rooms 6004-6034 have dormer balconies which are balconies with solid railings that you must stand to see over.
COURTYARD VIEWSare of Bay Lake, the Silver Creek Springs Pool and the Fire Rock Geyser ("INNER") OR the Wilderness Lodge Villas Hidden Springs Pool area ("VWL"). Some Courtyard view rooms are located off the lobby. Down the south and north corridors these rooms face the pool area. Some Courtyard View rooms also face south overlooking the VWL. Rooms are located on all floors.
~NORTHSIDE INNER COURTYARD VIEWS provide a view of Bay Lake and the nightly Electrical Water Pageant, if the room is located on one of the higher floors. These rooms are further away from the pool and they are located on floors 1-6 and are odd numbered from 1005-1031, 2005-2031, 3005-3031, 4005-4031, 5005-5031 and 6005-6031. Plus 4035-4061, 5035-5061 and 6035-6061. Rooms 6005-6031 have dormer balconies.
~SOUTHSIDE INNER COURTYARD VIEW ROOMSare in the south wing close to the Silver Creek pool. The higher floors have obstructed and very limited views of the higher fireworks from the Magic Kingdom. The Courtyard View rooms toward the end of the wing would be the best location to see them. They are located on floors 1-6 and they are odd numbered rooms 1135-1165, 2135-2165, 3135-3165, 4135-4165, 5135-5165 and 6135-6165. Plus 2107-2121, 3107-3121, 4107-4121, 5107-5121 and 6107-6121. Rooms 6107-6121 have dormer balconies.
CLUB LEVEL ROOM 7127. SIMILAR VIEW FOR BEAR-FACE ROOMS AND PRESIDENTIAL AND VP SUITES:
~COURTYARD VIEW ROOMS OVERLOOKING THE VILLAS are located in the south wing that face south and have a view of the Villas and the Hidden Springs Pool. The rooms also have a view of the woods between WL and Fort Wilderness. These rooms are some of the quietest rooms. They are located on floors 1-6 and are even numbered from 1130-1164, 2130-2164, 3130-3164, 4130-4164, 5130-5164 and 6130-6164. Rooms 6130-6164 have dormer balconies.
~INNER COURTYARD VIEW ROOMS OFF THE LOBBY are known by DISers as “BEAR FACE ROOMS.” They are centered in the middle of the inner courtyard and they overlook the entire courtyard area from the balcony with the lobby below outside the front door. They are located on the 4th and 5th floors and are odd numbered from 4067-4079 and 5067-5069.
DELUXE ROOMSsleep six. At 500 square feet, these rooms have a balconied parlor area separated by French doors with a queen-size leather sleeper sofa, two easy chairs, a coffee table, table and two chairs, wet bar, fridge and a flat panel TV. The bedroom is separated by the curtained French doors from the parlor and has two queen-size beds, another flat panel TV, and second balcony. The double-sinked bathroom with separate toilet and shower/bath can be accessed from either the bedroom or the foyer and is identical to a standard room’s bathroom. Deluxe Rooms have a view of Bay Lake though some views are obstructed by trees in the North Wing:
There are 25 Deluxe rooms on floors 1-6 only. There are no Deluxe rooms on the Club Level’s seventh floor, but they do come with full Club Level access and amenities.
Post-rehab Deluxe Room photos from July 2012 can be found HERE, courtesy of rea59.
Deluxe Room photos from April 2012 (pre-rehab) can be found HERE, courtesy of elaw.
~DELUXE INNER COURTYARD VIEW ROOMS: Five of these rooms are located mid-way down the South Wing and have a view of the inner courtyard. They are located just around the corner from the mid-lodge elevators with easy 7th floor access. The rooms are 2123, 3123, 4123, 5123 and 6123. Rooms 2123 and 3123 have dormer balconies.
~DELUXE NORTH WING ROOMS: Ten of these rooms are located at the very end of the North Wing. They have a woods view very close to the dock with an obstructed view of Bay Lake. The rooms are 1000, 1003, 2000, 2003, 3000, 3003, 4000, 4003, 5000 and 5003.
~DELUXE SOUTH WING ROOMS: Ten of these rooms are located at the very end of the South Wing. They have views of Bay Lake and the marina. The rooms are 1166, 1169, 2166, 2169, 3166, 3169, 4166, 4169, 5166 and 5169. Rooms 1166/2166 and 1169/2169 have dormer balconies.
From a previous thread and orignally posted by HumphreytheBear: “There are actually 25 Deluxe Rooms (Junior Suites). They are 1000, 1003, 1166, 1169, 2000, 2003, 2123, 2166, 2169, 3000, 3003, 3123, 3166, 3169, 4000, 4003, 4123, 4166, 4169, 5000, 5003, 5123, 5166, 5169 and 6123.
All of these rooms do offer a connecting option that would be a room with 2 queen beds or a room with one king bed that is either woods or courtyard view. Rooms X000 are the rooms in the North wing that are at the very end of the hall on the left corner, Contemporary side they are Lake/tree view, X003 are the 2 doors down on the right corner with a pool/lake/tree view rooms X123 are halfway down the south wing in the left corner overlooking the pool/lake/geyser. Room X166 is the room at the far end of the south wing on the left corner with a lake view and rooms X169 are 2 doors down on the right corner also with a lake view. Rooms 2123, 3123, 1166, 1169, 2166, and 2169 have dormer balconies.”
Honeymoon Suitessleep 2. There are only four Honeymoon Suites and all are located on the club level’s seventh floor. There are two facing toward the Villas (South Wing) and two face toward the MK/CR (North Wing). They all have enclosed balcony railings, a whirlpool tub and shower and king-size bed.
Post-rehab Honeymoon Suite North Wing #7084 Courtesy ofpas130
Sleeps four and faces the inner courtyard and is on the corner of the seventh floor, furthest from the lobby. The suite measures 1,000 square feet and includes two separate entries, two bathrooms, four balconies (all with enclosed railings), an office, floor to ceiling windows in the living room (perfect for viewing the EWP and Wishes), a dining room with a table that seats eight, a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, two flat screen TVs, a pantry with an under-counter fridge and microwave. There is a foyer coat closet and doorbell and a connecting door in the foyer to a Standard room. The King master bedroom has one interior entrance and a separate exterior entrance. The master bathroom has two separate sinks, a lighted make-up table, and separate shower and jacuzzi tub and upgraded toiletries.
TOP/CORNER FOUR BALCONIES
2010 PRE-REHAB (2013 POST-REHAB CHANGES AND VIEWS ON NEXT PAGE)
The suite was rehabbed in 2013 so portions of the following description may be outdated. The king bed that is pictured in the 2010 Presidential Suite photos on the previous page is now in the Yosemite Suite.
The 885-square-foot Vice Presidential Suite is outfitted in upscale cowboy style featuring rawhide curtains, branding-iron towel bars, wood-paneled walls, Native American artwork, and lodgepole trim. The living area offers a distressed leather sleeper sofa, two leather easy chairs, oversized desk, Remington-style lamp, Southwestern rug, and an armoire with a flat-panel TV, DVD player, and stereo. A wooden walk-in bar is complete with swinging doors, microwave, under counter refrigerator, sink, toaster, blender, coffeemaker, and two leather barstools. The small dining room has hardwood flooring with a circular, six-person table with rustic twig chairs.
Cara Goldsbury, The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World and her website.
Mike, just one of the wonderful Old Faithful Club concierges.
If you have booked a club level room at Wilderness Lodge, you should receive an E-mail from the IPO (ITINERARY PLANNING OFFICE) welcoming you and inquiring about any reservations they can make for you. When they initiate contact varies. Sometimes it's soon after booking or it can be just prior to the 180 or 90-day mark. Sometimes they will attach a planning form. After you have emailed back the planning form, you then might receive another email like this:
Howdy!
Thank you for choosing Walt Disney World as your vacation destination.
We have you arriving to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort soon and staying in our exclusive concierge club.
Attached is a copy of your itinerary thus far. Please review the itinerary and notify us of any adjustments or changes that need to be made. Any events not booked through our office will not appear on your party's itinerary.
Upon your arrival at our resort, please proceed to the Valet Desk or Curbside Cast Member. You will then be escorted directly to the Club Concierge for check-in.
Please feel free to contact us if you require any further assistance
with planning.
Happy Trails,
Walt Disney World Itinerary Planning Office
Phone: (407) 934-5348
Fax: (407) 824-3162
While the WL IPO cast members are not physically located at Wilderness Lodge, they are actually based at Disney's Polynesian, they will be your point of contact until arrival. If you havent heard from the IPO before the 180-day mark (and this can happen), you should use the email address below to initiate contact. You can contact the IPO at any time after you have booked. Make sure to include your reservation number in all correspondence with the IPO:
When you arrive, let the bellman or curbside greeter know you are a club level guest. If you are driving, most likely the guard will have announced your arrival. They will either instruct you to go into the lobby and check-in at the Bell Services counter, which would only occur if they are very busy or if it is before 7 AM or after 10 PM when Club Level is closed or a Club Level Curbside Greeter will greet you outside. The CM will check your name against a list, might ask you for ID, and will then call upstairs and let them know you have arrived. If someone needs to park a car, have the bellman store your luggage (if you'd like), go park the car and the curbside CM will wait to take you upstairs until your party is all together.
Once on the 7th floor, you will check-in at the concierge desk immediately to your right as you exit the elevator (between 7 AM and 10 PM)
If your room is ready, you will then be escorted to your room. If it is not ready, you will be called or texted when it is ready. It's the goal to have all guests in their room as quickly as possible. You will be given your KTTW card and/or Magic Band if you have not pre-ordered, with park tickets and dining plan loaded (if applicable) even if your room is not ready. You have full lounge access from the time you check-in until 10 PM (when the lounge closes) of your check-out day.
Club Level room number map courtesy of TheLodgeLady
The Old Faithful Club at Disney's Wilderness Lodge has a high CM-to-Guest ratio. There are only 44 Standard Club Level rooms, 4 Honeymoon Suites and two other suites on the 7th floor and 25 Deluxe rooms on floors 1-6. All 7th floor rooms have balconies with solid railings (dormer balconies).
Concierge level guests have the same amenities as non-CL guests, PLUS:
~Two robes (additional robes can be requested).
~Automatic nightly turn-down service.
~Upgraded toiletries in suites.
~IPO and concierge staff available prior to and during your visit for reservations and vacation planning assistance.
~Access to the exclusive Old Faithful Club featuring daily continental breakfast, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
ARTIST POINT: This rustic yet elegant restaurant draws inspiration from Pacific Northwest National Park lodges. The menu reflects the region's cuisine: seafood, sirloin and game. Dinner only. Two table service credits. Open 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WHISPERING CANYON CAFE: Partake in fun games for the entire family along with an all-you-can-eat, family-style barbeque at this American West-themed restaurant. One table service credit. Open 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
ROARING FORK: Breakfast, mug refill, daily Chef's creations and snacks are served near the Silver Creek Springs pool. Open 6:00 a.m. - midnight.
~MENU Though not reflected in this menu, Mickey Waffles are served.
TERRITORY LOUNGE: Northwest wines and light appetizers, like cheese and fruit plates and sweet Thai chili chicken wings, are served in the cozy atmosphere of this charming lounge. Inside Artist Point. Open 4:30 - midnight. Select adult and children's menu items from Artist Point can be ordered here. Ask the server for the Artist Point menu.
PRIVATE DINING: Room service at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is available for breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Kids' Meals are served from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., and dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pizza and sandwiches are also available from 4 p.m. - midnight, 7 days a week. Two Table Service Credits.
Transportation via bus, boat and trails to Fort Wilderness. Wilderness Lodge is the only Magic Kingdom Deluxe Resort not located on the monorail line. However, the monorail can most easily be accessed via Blue Flag boat launch to Disney's Contemporary Resort. From there, the monorail makes stops at the Transportation and Ticket Center with continuing service to Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Magic Kingdom and returns to Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Epcot monorail can be accessed from the TTC.
THE TTC/MK FERRY GOING INTO DRY DOCK.
FROM EPCOT go to bus stop #1:
BUS to all parks, Downtown Disney and Ft. Wilderness. The bus stop is located between WL and VWL and provides a covered seating area with a drink vending machine. Buses run about every 20 minutes. Buses are often dispatched on an on-demand basis. A CM is sometimes stationed at the bus stop in the morning to monitor bus frequency and guest demand. The CM reports back to dispatch, where buses can be dispatched more frequently if needed. The CM can also tell guests the ETA of their bus.
SEPTEMBER 2013 TRAVEL TIMES VIA BUS AND BOAT FROM WL Travel times courtesy of GrandCalifornian:
In September 2013, the travel times were as follows. Times do not include bus/boat wait times.
BUSES:
Animal Kingdom:
Stops at GF: 29 min
22 min return
Epcot:
Stops at FW: 23 min
15 min return
Hollywood Studios:
Stops at GF: 21 min
15 min return
Magic Kingdom:
Direct bus: 5 min to/from
Blizzard Beach:
Stops at GF: 23 min
13 min return
Typhoon Lagoon:
Stops at GF: 20 min
15 min return
Downtown Disney Marketplace:
Stops at GF: 26 min
24 min return
BOATS:
Red Flag boat:
12 min to/from MK
Red/Green Flag boat:
20 min to/from MK via FW (Used at off peak times to serve both FW and WL with one larger boat.)
Blue Flag boat:
5 min direct to/from CR
5 min direct to/from FW
14 min CR via FW
14 min FW via CR
WDWKOOK:During busier times, travel times seem to be at least 5 minutes more than the September travel times listed above. Sometimes the Blue Flag boat to CR travels first to FW, which adds about 10 minutes. Also, in August 2013, the AK, DHS and Epcot buses went to FW after WL and the AK bus also went to a water park after FW. The buses back to the resort are much faster than going to the parks, except to the MK which is always non-stop. Wilderness Lodge is always the first stop coming back. Walking to Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness takes about 20 minutes.
BUSES FOR EARLY ADRs (Advance Dining Reservations)
Buses for the Magic Kingdom and Magic Kingdom Resort Area will start running at 6:30am DAILY.
Buses for Animal Kingdom/Animal Kingdom Lodge will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.
Buses for the Disney's Hollywood Studios (covering the Epcot Resort Area) will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.
Buses for Epcot (Princess Breakfast at Norway) will start running at 7:00-7:15am DAILY.
This information is valid EVERY DAY, and for ALL DISNEY RESORTS serviced by Bus transportation.
These buses are for Breakfasts only, and should not be used for general park access. Always let the driver know where you are going upon boarding the bus. Most times, the driver will be able to take you directly (ie: Contemporary, for Chef Mickey's) but sometimes this is not possible. As such, you should always allow time for a connection when going Resort to Resort. Actual arrival times will vary by location. ~AllEars
BOAT launchto the Magic Kingdom, Ft. Wilderness and Disney's Contemporary Resort. The boat launch is located in the back of the resort to the left of the geyser as seen from WL:
RED FLAG: The boat to the left of the dock has a red flag and goes to the Magic Kingdom. The red flag boats operate from a half hour before the Magic Kingdom opens to an hour and a half after the Magic Kingdom closes.
BLUE FLAG: The boat to the right of the dock has a blue flag, and goes to Fort Wilderness and Disney's Contemporary Resort. These boats run from 6:45 AM to 11:30 PM.
Take the BLUE FLAG from CR:
WALK/BIKEto Fort Wilderness. There are trails marked on the map below. They are perfect for biking, walking or jogging. Photos of the trails are in the ACTIVITIES section.
Guest laundry facilites are located on the first floor of the Wilderness Lodge, across from the elevators and Roaring Fork.
Standard-size washers and dryers cost $2.00 per load and take only quarters. (Helpful hint: Don't overload the dryer as it will take much longer for clothes to dry). There is a change machine in the laundry room. Laundry rooms are open 24 hours with the use of your room key. Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also available and can be arranged by selecting Housekeeping on your telephone. For same day service, call by 8:30 a.m. for pickup. Items will be returned after 6:00 p.m. that day. Dry cleaning and valet laundry services prices are listed on the laundry card found hanging in the room closet.
Single use packets of detergent are $1.00 per packet. The guest laundry has a television as well as snack and drink vending machines.
RESORT AIRLINE CHECK-IN
If you're departing domestically on a designated airline, enjoy the convenience of Resort Airline Check-in Service, which allows you to receive your return boarding pass and check luggage at your Walt Disney World hotel, bypassing airport check-in completely. If your flight departure time is prior to 8:00 a.m., you must check-in at MCO.
Visit the Resort Airline Check-In Desk no later than 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. A valid government issued photo I.D. and a room key are required. For more details, visit the RAC desk at the entrance to WL between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
INTERNET/WiFi
WiFi is FREE throughout the resort and in all rooms.
RESORT PURCHASE DELIVERY
Guests of WDW resorts can have their purchases delivered directly to their resort. The cashier will fill-out a short form and your purchase will be delivered to the Mercantile by around 1:30 pm the following day. Club Level guests' purchases are delivered to the room or to the Old Faithful Club concierge desk.
MAILBOX
Located in the lobby adjacent to the elevators. Stamps can be purchased at the Mercantile.
LOST AND FOUND
Go to the front desk in the lobby and they will look in the back room for your lost item. If they don't have it, you can fill-out a form that they will keep on record so that they can mail your item to you if it is returned.
Include your name, check-in date, and reservation number on the label.
Shipping and Postal Services
Send and receive packages of all sizes during your stay at Walt Disney World Resort.
Parcel Handling (Incoming and Outgoing)
Your package can be picked up from or delivered to most locations at Walt Disney World Resort. You must be present to accept delivery. Handling fee covers one pickup or delivery only. (Contact the Front Desk if your Resort hotel does not have a Business Center.)
For same-day shipping, outbound parcels must be received in the package room by 4:30 PM Monday Friday. Items received after 4:30 PM on Friday will be shipped on Monday unless special handling has been requested. Saturday shipping services are available until 11:30 AM with advance notice. Special rates apply.
Guests may drop off their completed/called-in packages at the Front Desk or Concierge. Unless specified, all items sent from Walt Disney World Resort will be sent by air courier service, unless otherwise specified by the Guest.
Parcel Handling Fees
Handling fee includes receipt of item from carrier, storage for up to 3 days, onetime Guest package delivery or pickup, placing item with carrier for shipment, and tracking. Postage is not included.
Envelope: $3.00
Small Box: $3.00 (up to 4 lbs)
Med Box: $5.00 (5 lbs 20 lbs)
Large Box: $10.00 (21 lbs 70 lbs)
Golf Club: $10.00
Display Cases: $15.00
Pallets: $70.00 per 100 lbs
Prices are subject to change.
WILDERNESS LODGE MERCANTILE
The Wilderness Lodge Mercantile offers a variety of northwestern, Wilderness Lodge, VWL and DVC Resort- branded merchandise, food and beverages, toys, books and magazines, scrapbooking materials, alcoholic beverages, Disney clothing and sundries. There is a pin cart located in the lobby next to Whispering Canyon Café and Artist Point restaurant. Pin trading books are located at the cart and at the concierge desk in the lobby, just ask at the front desk for the book.
THE CUBS DENat Disney's Wildreness Lodge offers parents the chance to treat potty-trained children ages 3 to 12 to an evening of supervised activities in an environment created just for themwhile the parents treat themselves to a night out.
At this delightfully themed play space, children are invited to create western arts and crafts, play videogames, enjoy dinner and snacks, watch Disney movies and interact with other kids their age.
The Cub's Den in Disney's Wilderness Lodge, located outside the main lobby near Wilderness Lodge Mercantile and across from Buttons and Bells arcade, is open daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. It is also open daily from 2:30-4:00pm for free crafts and games for all ages, though a parent must be present.
FEATURES an entertainment center with Disney movies, videogames, western arts and crafts, toys, board games...
DINNER is served between 6:00 - 8:00 and is included. Menu selections are: Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Hot Dog, Chips or Fries, Grapes, Apples, Milk, Juice. A snack is served at 10 p.m.
Advance reservations are suggested. To make a reservation for The Cub's Den, contact (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.
Same-day reservations are sometimes available. Contact Disney's Wilderness Lodge front desk or the Concierge during your visit. Cost is $11.50 per child, per hour with a two-hour minimum. DVC members receive a 10% discount.
BUTTONS AND BELLSarcade is open from 7 AM to midnight everyday and features a cashless system where you can purchase a play card filled with game credits using cash, credit or your room key. Once purchased, simply enter the card into a videogame to access the game credits and play the game. Play cards are rechargeable.
CARICATURES
THE ELECTRICAL WATER PAGEANTruns every evening at 9:35 p.m. (weather permitting). Disney's Electrical Water Pageant stops in front of WL as it makes its way across Bay Lake. The 14 illuminated floats, accompanied by music, was created for the dedication of Disney's Polynesian Resort in October 1971. It can be viewed from courtyard rooms, the Club Level lounge, the dock for the Red Flag and Blue Flag boat launches and from the beach/marina area.
WISHEScan be viewed from the following public locations at WL: The beach, the dock for the Red Flag and Blue Flag boat launches, the employee parking lot and special occasion Wishes Rooftop Viewing - please see the front desk or concierge for information and availability during your stay.
FLAG FAMILY: Each day at Wilderness Lodge, one family is chosen to be the Flag Family. The family accompanies a CM to the roof (via the 7th floor) to raise the five flags that fly over the hotel: The American Flag, the Florida State Flag, the Walt Disney World flag, and two Wilderness Lodge flags. You must ask at check-in if there is availability during your stay. Flag Family cannot be reserved prior to your arrival.
WILDERNESS LODGE HIDDEN MICKEYS HUNT:Sheets available at the front desk and HERE.
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Shown daily between 7:30 and 8:40 p.m., depending on the season. Check the Recreation Activities flyer in your room for the current movie schedule or POST #2 of this thread. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Carolwood Pacific Room at the Villas.
MAGIC COOKIE HOUR:Saturdays from 2-3 in Roaring Fork.
POOLSIDE GAMESstart around 4:00. The POOLSIDE PARTY begins around 2:45 and ends around 6.
NightlyCAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOW ROASTfrom 7:30 - 8:30 (time changes seasonally). Marshmallow and stick provided at no charge.
*All times and activities are subject to change due to weather and/or season.
SCENIC TRAILS to Fort Wilderness start near the marina and bus stop and offer beautiful views of Bay Lake and the occasional critter or two. Bug repellant recommended on Bay Lake paths.
TETON BOAT AND BIKE RENTAL LOCATED AT THE MARINArents boats, Sea Raycers, bikes, and offers fishing excursions. The marina is located right next to a scenic trail leading to FORT WILDERNESS where guests can also participate in horseback riding, pony rides, carriage rides, wagon rides, campfire sing-a-long, Meadows and Pioneer Hall playgrounds, archery, Segway tours and more boat and fishing activities. Passholder and DVC member discounts available.
THE SILVER CREEK SPRINGS-WILDERNESS LODGE POOLhas lifeguards on duty usually from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., but this can change seasonally or during inclement weather. There are two hot tubs located at the WL pool and one located at the VWL pool. The WL pool and hot tubs are now closed when a lifeguard is not present, while the VWL pool and hot tub remain open. The pools are heated in the winter, but it can be chilly, especially when getting out. Cabana rentals are not offerred at this time.
While swimming in Bay Lake is not permitted, THE BEACH offers many chairs for lounging and is seldom crowded. A small playground sits on the beach.
Located inside the VWL lobby. Free of charge to all WL/VWL guests and available 24 hours a day with your room key. Sauna and showers available.
NEW FLOORING IN 2012:
MASSAGES
Relax with a personalized massage designed to rejuvenate your body and soothe your mind. For additional relaxation, a sauna is available on site. DVC member and Passholder discounts available.
Swedish Massage
Lose yourself to the stimulating kneading techniques and long strokes of this traditional massage designed to increase circulation, soothe tired muscles and awaken the body.
50 min / $115
80 min / $175
Custom Firm Pressure Massage
Relieve built-up tension with this moderate-to-firm massage, boasting various techniques that penetrate the muscles and transport you to a more serene place.
50 min / $125
80 min / $180
In-Room Massage
Swedish massages are also offered in Guest rooms.
50 min / $185
80 min / $250
Rejuvenating Citrus Facial
Firm and revitalize your skin with a custom blend of tangy citrus fruits, flowers and herbs selected to match your skin type. The extracts and juices of these vitamin-rich native fruits will give your skin a total feeling of rejuvenation.
50 min / $125
Please note that prices and services are subject to change without notice. Gratuities are not included in the above prices.
Scheduling an Appointment
Appointments are strongly recommended. Please call (407) WDW-SPAS or (407) 939-7727 as far in advance as possible to schedule a session or press the massage/health club/spa button on your in-room phone.
Spa Policies
Guests choosing to cancel or modify an existing appointment must do so a minimum of 4 hours from their scheduled treatment time. No-shows, cancellations or modifications made within the 4-hour window will be charged the price of the full treatment.
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult during spa treatments.
There are 136 Villas that include Studios, 1 and 2 Bedroom Villas. VWL is connected to WL by a covered walkway that extends from the side door near the Mercantile to the lobby of VWL.
STUDIO VILLAS are 356 square feet and have one queen bed and a full size sleeper sofa. There is a small dining table with two chairs, TV, and bathroom. Also included are a microwave, coffee maker, under the counter refrigerator, ceiling fan, wet bar, hair dryer, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner, and a highchair and playpen. There is also a private porch/balcony. The Studio Villa can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and one child under 3 in a crib. While there isn't a washer and dryer in the Studio, self-service laundry facilities can be found in the VWL on the ground floor near room 1509. If you are staying at the Villas they are free, but you need your room key to enter the laundry room.
VWL STUDIO AND TWO BEDROOM VILLA PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAINTSTICKETS ARE LOCATED HERE.
ONE BEDROOM VILLAS are 814 square feet and have one bedroom with a king size bed and its own whirlpool tub, TV and a living room which has a queen size sleeper sofa, and TV, one full bathroom with a sink/vanity area and jacuzzi tub, a fully equipped kitchen which includes a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dining area with table and four chairs, stacked washer and dryer, hair dryer, a walk-in closet, as well as a smaller closet, and a private balcony or patio which includes two chairs and a small table. The One Bedroom Villa can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults and one child under 3 in a crib.
TWO BEDROOM VILLAS are 1,080 square feet and are a Studio Villa and a One Bedroom Villa that are connected by a door. (See room descriptions above.) The mastersuite has a king size bed and the additional bedroom has two queen size beds. The living room has a queen size sleeper sofa. The Two-Bedroom Villa will accommodate eight adults, plus one child under the age of 3 in a crib.
CASH RESERVATIONS (for those not staying on points) can be booked by anyone and applicable discounts may be applied. Cash reservations receive daily housekeeping. Those staying on points receive the following:
HOUSEKEEPING ON POINTS
Trash & Towel Service:
For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four, regardless of whether you're using member-discounted cash, vacation points or a combination of both.
With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:
Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
Provide fresh bathroom linens.
Replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap.
Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.
Replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.
Full Cleaning Service:
For stays of eight or more nights, Full Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.
With Full Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:
Change the bed linens.
Vacuum and dust the Vacation Home.
Clean the bathroom(s).
Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.
Pay As You Play:
All accommodations offer daily housekeeping service with a 24-hour notice and an additional fee.
With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more for the following fees:
Walt Disney loved steam trains and the Wilderness Lodge is home to some art, photographs, replicas, and actual artifacts from Walt's hobby and Disney World's earliest years.
In the Carolwood Pacific Room (formerly the Iron Spike Room), which is in a corner of the VWL lobby, you can play chess and checkers by the fireplace or learn more about Walt Disney's favorite hobby. Two of the most intriguing pieces of history in this room are the two train cars, donated by Walt's daughter. The cars actually come from Walt's own backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Walt used to pull these cars behind his own American 4-4-0 engine named "Lilly Belle" after his wife. You can see the Carolwood Pacific logo on the cars.
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