Transport yourself from the Florida sun to the forests of the Great Northwest and Explore The Beautiful Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World.
Inspired by the great National Park lodges the lodge will transport you to the wild and untamed forests around this beautiful country.
Here you will walk into the giant lobby with towering totem poles, hearing the sounds of babbling waterways and enjoy swaying pines as you venture through nature trails. Never had the chance to see old faithful, well catch a glimpse at Disney’s very own just past the Copper Creek Springs pool.
The Wilderness Lodge is one of the several Disney Vacation Club resorts around Disney property. Check out our home resort, the beautiful Riviera Resort by clicking the link here.
I could go on and on with how well this hotel transports you to the beautiful Northwest forests but lets get into the details of all that you can enjoy during your stay at the Wilderness lodge.
Rooms
There are a wide range of accomodations when you stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. From rooms and suites that sleep up to four adults, club-level service that sleeps up to 6 adults, Deluxe studios (sleep up to 5 adults), 2 bedroom Cabin (sleeps up to 8) or 1-2 and 3-bedroom villas (sleep up to 12 adults).
In the Cabins and Villas you will find fully-equipped kitchens perfect for those occasional home cooked meals or snacks when you don’t want to spend the high price at some of the Disney restaurants. There are also spacious dining and living spaces, separate bedrooms that offer space and privacy after a long day at the park. Finally each room has a washer and dryer so you can pack light and leave with clean, fresh smelling clothes.
The Cabins include special features like a personal hot tub, double-sided fireplace and private views of Bay Lake.
We spent our time in the deluxe-studio that came with a kitchenette so we were able to prepare breakfast and lunch as well as a sofa sleeper, one queen bed and a pull-down bed.
Pools
At Disney’s Wilderness Lodge you can choose the pool that fits your style. If you’re looking for a more relaxing, unwind experience head to the Boulder Ridge Cover Pool. Here you will find a quiet oasis with a zero-depth pool, whirlpool or relax under one of the six shaded seated areas.
If you’re looking for a bit more fun and activity check out the Copper Creek Springs Pool. This beautiful heated pool is surrounded by nature you can experience the exhilarating 67-foot water slide or relax in the hot and cold whirlpool spas. For the little ones take them over to the added water play area just off the main pool.
Dining
One of our favorite dining locations on property is Geyser Point Bar & Grill. Not only does it have beautiful lake views this covered outdoor restaurant has the most beautiful sunset views. Check out the Geyser Point’s full menu plus other great quick service restaurants around. Disney property at our Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants At Disney Resorts.
Whispering Canyon Café: Enjoy the full experience of an Old West-themed eatery for all-you-care-to-eat skillet dinning. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with some of your favorite home cooked items like buttermilk-cheddar biscuits, sausage gravy and scrambled eggs or. Check out their full menu here.
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White: Soak in a night of magic with Disney’s original Disney Princess, Snow White and her adorable companions, the Seven Dwarfs.
Meet Snow White, Dopey and Grumpy and enjoy a delicious meal in the Enchanted forest and if you’re feeling villainous take a photo with the Evil Queen herself.
At Story Book Dining you can sip on fun cocktails (and mocktails). This Dinner is $60/adult and offers appetizers like smoky mushroom bisque or a shrimp cocktail. You can choose main entrées like prime rib, herb seasoned chicken or slow braised pork shank. Don’t forget to end your night with the Poison Apple ( a dark chocolate-apple mouse).
Click here to see their full menu and make your reservation.
Roaring Fork: This is the must stop place to start your day. Grab Mickey-shaped waffles, eggs, and freshly baked pastries. For lunch and dinner grab burgers, sandwiches and variety of snacks to take pool side.
They have an extensive allergy friendly menu online. Click here to check out the full menu broken down by allergy.
As you may know from previous posts, a majority of our family is dairy free due to sensitivities so we love when we can find delicious dairy free food items on the menu. Two of our favorites were the plant based Zesty slaw “burger” on a Brioche Bun with lettuce, tomato, spicy slaw, and house-made chips, and for dessert the plant-based fresh fruit danish was delicious.
What else can you do around Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?
- Campfire Activities: Cook smore’s, located near Geyser Point Bar and Grill 6pm-7pm nightly
- Movies under the starts: Enjoy a relaxing evening as you catch on of Disney’s popular movies overlooking the lake. Movies are nightly at the Reunion Station starting 7:30 PM
- Book a guided fishing tour
- Electrical Water Pageant: Nighttime water parade
- Jogging/walking trails
- Fitness club: Open 24 hours/7 days a week
- Buttons and Bells Arcade
- Humphrey’s Hideout: Kids recreation activities, crafts and more
Transportation
At the wilderness lodge you can utilize the bus service to get to your park or Disney Springs destination. Our favorite however is the smooth, relaxing ride of the Disney boats. Catch a ride to Magic Kingdom and from there you can head to the monorail or stop at the Contemporary for spectacular viewing of the Magic Kingdom fireworks from California Grill (reservations required).
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