Is the booking for CC or VWL (in case you can't tell, I'm unable to call it by the new name of
BRV)? I'm not as familiar with room locations in CC, but when we last stayed there, this was the view from our 4th our 5th floor room that was located back toward the main lobby. As you can see, there wasn't a lot of the lake visible, though it's certainly a pretty view, nonetheless. I'm fairly certain that rooms closer in the Geyser Point direction would have better views.
As for VWL, there are two major locations for rooms, lake view and woods view. As you look at the picture below (sorry for it being turned sideways), the sidewalk that goes up toward all the cabins would be the lake view side. To the right of the turret-looking structure would be the woods view. You can request either, but as with all Disney resort requests, what you request and what you actually may get can be totally different. Just ask
KAT.
@KAT4DISNEY The woods view rooms are actually quite tranquil, generally quieter than the lake view rooms; however, few would argue that it's a superior view to being able to look out over the lake and the cabins.
In either case--CC or VWL--as a general rule, yes, 3rd floor and above will provide superior views of the lake. Again, just be aware that a request for a certain room location isn't a guarantee. Still, I think you will love whatever room you get.
I do have some words of warning, though. Be prepared. Oh, gosh, how do I put this and not scare you away? The Lodge is a magical place, and once you've tasted its elixir of serenity wrapped up in ambiance surrounded by beauty with a touch or two of majestic-ness tossed in, you may acquire a thirst for more trips back to the Lodge. Beyond what you do at the parks, take in the sights, smells, and sounds of our beloved home: the lushness of the landscaping, the haunting music, the majestic architecture, the flickering lanterns, the chirruping of crickets, the sound of the boat horns, and more. One of our favorite things to do is to go over to the VWL building (it's open to all guests, too), and sit in a rocker in front of one of their two smaller fireplaces. My favorite sits right in the small lobby to the right after you walk in. It's a little nook and is a great place to just sit and relax with a drink in hand. On the other side of the fireplace sits the second one, and it has space for more chairs in case your family wishes to sit there together. Perhaps my most cherished memories come from walking around the WL grounds at night listening to the music of Aaron Copland, often intermingled with beautiful Native American melodies, as well as some western movie themes ("Silverado," "The Big Country," "Dances with Wolves," et. al.). There is simply something darn near mystical and restorative about the Lodge, and those "it" factors are why I miss it and long to go back.
Best wishes for a superb trip, and keep us updated with your progress, as well as the trip itself. We always leave the light on 'round here, so if any more questions pop up, we'll be glad to help. If you have specific questions for Copper Creek that we can't answer, there is a separate thread for owners and enthusiasts who I'm sure would be more than happy to help out. Cheers!
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