Thanks for the reply, I also loved riding on the Blue boat and visiting the Contemporary Resort and Fort Wilderness.The Blue Flag boat, the one that used to go between WL-FW-CR, has not returned since Covid reopening. Lots of rumors as to its ultimate fate, but I guess we’ll see. Personally I send a (politely negative) comment about this to Disney after every MK resort trip as for us it is sorely missed.
I don’t have many Disney hills to die on - change is inevitable, we go on, etc - bit this is one of them.
The Boulder Ridge studio will have one queen bed and a sofa sleeper. The WL room will have two queen beds.
Disney owns points too, and they rent them out via the WDW resorts reservation system. As above, it’s the same as paying cash for any other Disney resort room. The price might be higher than renting from a private DVC owner, but the payment and change/cancellation terms are usually much better.
The only time you’d get a patio is if you have a first floor room. Also, Boulder Ridge does not have rooms based on view categories, like the hotel section. You could be looking at dumpsters/laundry pick up area, woods, or the lake. There is no guarantee. It’s a building separate from the hotel, so it can be a walk to get to get main lobby area. You can use Touring Plans to see room locations. You can’t go wrong at the WL! Enjoy your stay!
I sure hope so. We're heading down Memorial Day weekend....
Sadly I don't think WL has the same dedicated pastry team like the other deluxe resorts. Even pre-COVID CR was in charge of all the custom cakes for WL. All the other deluxe resorts seem to have one besides Poly (which also doesn't get a fancy holiday spread and was serviced by GF).
You will not regret staying at WL! It has such a magical feel with the majestic lobby and large tree! To me the gingerbread houses are cool to see...once per trip...but the WL has an incredible lobby that is so fun to walk into after coming back from the parks.
I'm so excited - I can't stand it! It's been a tough bit since my dad passed away. Usually take 2-night trips - splurged on a little R&R for 4 nights... always wanted to stay at WL! I absolutely love the lobby, and so looking forward to the tree.
Oh, how nice to have 4 nights away, and what a great place to go to let yourself relax a little. Sorry to hear about your dad. If you need a good place to sit, relax, and just be still for a little while, try the chairs just outside in the courtyard (not down by the pool). Or, there are chairs overlooking the lobby on higher floors. Hope this trip is just what you are needing!
Overheard a deck hand explaining that the boat service cost is shared by the reorts and the Contemporary doesn’t want to participate in the cost. Sort of makes sense with the short walk to MK…The Blue Flag boat, the one that used to go between WL-FW-CR, has not returned since Covid reopening. Lots of rumors as to its ultimate fate, but I guess we’ll see. Personally I send a (politely negative) comment about this to Disney after every MK resort trip as for us it is sorely missed.
I don’t have many Disney hills to die on - change is inevitable, we go on, etc - but this is one of them.
They don't take reservations for tie-dye in advance (except on holidays when they have specialty tie-dye). Outside of holidays, it's walkup only, so you don't need to worry about it! Just show up at the activity when you arrive.
Very happy - thanks!They don't take reservations for tie-dye in advance (except on holidays when they have specialty tie-dye). Outside of holidays, it's walkup only, so you don't need to worry about it! Just show up at the activity when you arrive.
