Villas at the Wilderness Lodge

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Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Classification
Located in the Magic Kingdom resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

Themed as a resort from the North Woods (think Yellowstone National Park), the Wilderness Lodge is both cozy and breathtaking. Immediately upon entering, you will be struck by the grandeur of the lobby, including a working fireplace, totems and teepee chandeliers. The fireplace is a replica of the rock strata of the Grand Canyon.

A bubbling spring in the lobby actually goes under the wall, and travels outside. From there you can follow it over a waterfall, and into the feature pool. Beyond the pool, the water travels under a bridge, past the working geyser and into Bay Lake.

The back story of the Villas building is that it is actually supposed to be the lodging where those who build the lodge stayed during construction.

The Wilderness Lodge, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.

Resort Refurbishment:
None at this time.

Resort Theme:

The Wilderness Lodge resort is reminiscent of the national parks of the Northwest.

Resort Rooms:

There are a total of 181 villas on property. The studios sleep four (plus a crib) in two queen beds; a one-bedroom, one-bath villas sleep four (plus a crib) in one king bed and one queen sleeper bed; and two-bedroom/two-bath villas sleep eight (plus a crib) in one king bed, two queen beds and a queen sleeper bed.

Standard Villa amenities include:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Charcoal Grill
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet*
Dining Table & Chairs
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Kitchenette (Studios)
  - Refrigerator, Microwave, Wet-Bar,
    Toaster
Kitchen (1-2 Bedrooms)
  - Full-size Refrigerator, Microwave,
    Stove, Oven, Toaster, Blender,
    Dishwasher, Plates, Flatware,
    Glasses, Cookware, Sink, Tea Kettle
Living Room Area (1-2 bedroom only)
Telephone
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
Vanity Area
VCR
Voice Mail
Washer/Dryer (1-2 bedroom only)
Whirlpool Tub (1-2 bedroom only)

Additional items may be available upon request:

Bed Boards/Rails
Crib: Pack 'n Play
Electric Mixer
High Chair
High Speed Internet (fee)

Resort Rates:

2009 Rates

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type
	Studio Max Occupancy - 4*	1 Bedroom Max Occupancy - 4*	2 Bedroom Max Occupancy - 8
Value Jan 1 - Feb 12	$325	$440	$630
Peak Feb 13 - Apr 18	$440	$610	$980
Regular Apr 19 - July 18	$370	$500	$815
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$325	$440	$630
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 28	$370	$500	$815
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$325	$440	$630
Holiday Dec 18 - 31	$495	$665	$1,155

2010 Rates

2010 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type
	Studio Max Occupancy - 4*	1 Bedroom Max Occupancy - 4*	2 Bedroom Max Occupancy - 8
New Years January 1 - January 2	$495	$655	$1155
Value January 3 - January 6, 2010	$330	$450	$660
2010 Marathon January 7 - January 9, 2010	$330	$450	$660
Value January 10 - January 14, 2010	$330	$450	$660
Martin Luther King Jr. January 15 - January 17, 2010	$330	$450	$660
Value January 18 - February 11, 2010          Weekday          Weekend
	$330	$450	$660
	$330	$450	$660
Presidents Day Weekend February 12 - February 14, 2010	$455	$630	$1010
Peak February 15 - March 27, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$455	$630	$1010
	$455	$630	$1010
Easter March 28 - April 10, 2010	$455	$630	$1010
Regular 1 April 11 - July 1, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$375	$515	$845
	$375	$515	$845
Independence Day July 2 - July 4, 2010	$375	$515	$845
Regular July 5 - July 17, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$375	$515	$845
	$375	$515	$845
Value July 18 - September 31, 2010          Weekday          Weekend
	$330	$450	$660
	$330	$450	$660
Regular 2 October 1 - October 7, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$375	$515	$845
	$375	$515	$845
Columbus Day October 8 - October 10, 2010	$375	$515	$845
Regular 2 October 11 - November 23, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$375	$515	$845
	$375	$515	$845
Thanksgiving November 24 - November 27, 2010	$375	$515	$845
Value November 28 - December 16, 2010          Weekday          Weekend
	$330	$450	$660
	$330	$450	$660
Holiday Season 1 December 17, 2010-December 24, 2010	$505	$685	$1205 (1180 lock-off)
Holiday Deccember 25, 2010 - January 1, 2011	$505	$685	$1205 (1180 lock-off)

Resort Dining:

Artist Point Dinner
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Roaring Forks
Territory Lounge

Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Roaring Forks for $12.99 plus tax.

Resort Recreation:

2 Pools
     Feature Pool: natural spring
     theme with water slide and
     nearby rock geyser
2 whirlpool spas
1 child pool
Children's playground
Arcade
Marina/boat rental
Fishing
Beach area
Bike rental
Jogging trail
Disney movies in pool area on select nights
Health club
Massage/spa services
Electrical Water Pageant view

Resort Shopping:

Wilderness Lodge Mercantile stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Wilderness Lodge logo merchandise. You can also find snack foods, beverages (including adult beverages), magazines and books, and other general sundries.

Resort Transportation:

Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort. To get to the busses, go past the arcade toward the Villas. There is a sheltered area to wait for the busses.

To travel to the Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort or Fort Wilderness, boat transportation is available. The boat dock is located on Bay Lake past the geyser. Strollers and wheelchairs can be rolled onto the boats, depending on water levels.

Transportation Times Between Villas at Wilderness Lodge and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom - 11 minutes by boat
Epcot - 18 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Disney's Hollywood Studios - 20 minutes by bus, 21 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom - 22 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Downtown Disney - 28 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park - 24 minutes by bus, 17 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park - 28 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car

Resort Childcare:

Cub's Den
Hours: 4.30 pm to 12 midnight
Information: (407) WDW-DINE or contact Front Desk.
This children's entertainment clubhouse offers supervised activities. Entertainment includes Disney movies and video games. Price is $11 per hour per child. Meal available for an additional charge. Children must be ages four to 12. Open to all Hotel Guests. Reservations accepted.

In-room child care is also available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
Don't confuse the lobby of the villas with the resort's main lobby with the huge stone fireplace and totem pole. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
You don't need to ask for a room with a view. I didn't have a view and the scenery was still beautiful. - Marie Lemmon

Studios seem to be very far from the elevator. If you have health issues, ask about locations. Views are often hidden by trees so good luck with that. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
Look for the hidden Mickey on the Fireplace in the lobby. - Marie Lemmon

Take the tours highlighting the structure of the building and hidden gems like totem poles and hidden mickeys! Bike around the resort. The villas have nice quiet pool and are very convenient to the gym. The walk to Ft Wilderness is nice. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
Go to the quiet pool with a bottle of wine and your companion late at night. - Marie Lemmon

For romance, try the rockers located in front of the fireplace, or a late night swim. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Families:
Eat in Whispering Canyon Cafe; it is fun for the whole family and you never know what might happen. - Marie Lemmon

Take the boats to the Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness. During our stay there was also a bus to MK. We were told it was on a trial basis. Great sandwiches and brownies for quick meals!Whispering Canyon is a hoot. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
Try renting a 2 or 3 bedroom villa so that the entire family can stay together. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Ask to be located as close to the main building as possible. Some of the Villas rooms can be quite a hike. - Marie Lemmon

We used a scooter at times the boat was easier to get on and off.  Sometimes we had to wait for another boat because of crowds! - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
Wilderness Lodge Villas is the quietest resort I have stayed in to date. - Marie Lemmon

Give yourself plenty of time to get the Magic Kingdom. Boat stops during fireworks and we missed Wishes! - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
Buy your food before you arrive if you have a villa. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
Rent a Villa instead of studio; you'll have a jacuzzi, washer, dryer and full kitchen. - Marie Lemmon

Updated August 2, 2009