Wilderness Lodge Resort

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Deluxe Resort Classification
Located in the Magic Kingdom resort area
Check In: 3:00 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 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:

In addition to standard rooms, there are two views available, woods and courtyard (which overlooks the area of the waterfall and/or the feature pool). The Woods or Courtyard Views have a standard set up with 2 queen beds, or the option of 1 queen size bed and bunk beds. Junior Suites, with a bedroom, living area with a pullout sofa and bathroom are also available. Full suites include the Honeymoon Room, Vice-Presidential Suite and Presidential Suite.

728 Guest Rooms
Disabled accessible rooms available
Building offers elevators and interior corridors
Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Tea Setup
Telephone
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail

Resort Rates:

2009 Rates

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard View (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Woods View (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Woods View Bunk Bed (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Courtyard View (6) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Courtyard View Bunk Bed (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25
Value Jan 1-15	$240	$265	$290	$285	$315
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$260	$285	$310	$305	$335
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$240	$265	$290	$285	$315
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$375	$405	$430	$430	$460
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$355	$385	$410	$410	$440
	$375	$405	$430	$430	$460
Easter April 4 - 18	$375	$405	$430	$430	$460
Regular Apr. 19 - July 2	$290	$310	$335	$340	$370
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$290	$310	$335	$340	$370
Regular July 6 - July 18	$290	$310	$335	$340	$370
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$240	$265	$290	$285	$315
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$290	$310	$335	$340	$370
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$290	$310	$335	$340	$370
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$240	$265	$290	$285	$315
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$385	$415	$440	$450	$480
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$405	$435	$460	$470	$500

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

 

2009 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard Room - Old Faithful Club (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Honeymoon Room - Old Faithful Club (2)	Deluxe Room (6) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Yosemite VP Suite - Old Faithful Club (6)	Presidential Suite - Old Faithful Club (4)
Value Jan 1-15	$400	$425	$525	$835	$935
Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18	$420	$445	$545	$855	$955
Value Jan 19 - Feb 12	$400	$425	$525	$835	$935
President's Day Feb 13 - 15	$540	$570	$705	$1,085	$1,210
Peak Feb 16 - April 3        Weekday        Weekend
	$520	$550	$685	$1,065	$1.190
	$540	$570	$705	$1,085	$1,210
Easter April 4 - 18	$540	$570	$705	$1,085	$1,210
Regular Apr. 19 - July 2	$450	$475	$605	$935	$1,045
Independence Day July 3 - 5	$470	$495	$625	$955	$1,065
Regular July 6 - July 18	$450	$475	$605	$935	$1,045
Value July 19 - Oct 1	$400	$425	$525	$835	$935
Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24	$450	$475	$605	$935	$1,045
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - 28	$470	$495	$625	$955	$1,065
Value Nov 29 - Dec 17	$400	$425	$525	$835	$935
Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24	$565	$600	$750	$1,220	$1,385
Holiday Dec 25 - 31	$585	$620	$770	$1,240	$1,405

2010 Rates

2010 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard View (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Woods View (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Woods View Bunk Bed (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Courtyard View (6) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Courtyard View Bunk Bed (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25
New Years January 1 - January 2	$405	$435	$460	$470	$500
Value January 3 - January 6, 2010	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
2010 Marathon January 7 - January 9, 2010	$260	$295	$325	$315	$350
Value January 10 - January 14, 2010	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
Martin Luther King Jr. January 15 - January 17, 2010	$265	$300	$330	$320	$355
Value January 18 - February 11, 2010          Weekday          Weekend
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
Presidents Day Weekend February 12 - February 14, 2010	$390	$420	$450	$445	$480
Peak February 15 - March 27, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$365	$395	$425	$420	$455
	$390	$420	$450	$445	$480
Easter March 28 - April 10, 2010	$390	$420	$450	$445	$480
Regular 1 April 11 - July 1, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$380
	$320	$345	$375	$365	$400
Independence Day July 2 - July 4, 2010	$325	$350	$380	$370	$405
Regular July 5 - July 17, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$380
	$320	$345	$375	$365	$400
Value July 18 - September 31, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
Regular 2 October 1 - October 7, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$380
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$380
Columbus Day October 8 - October 10, 2010	$320	$345	$375	$365	$400
Regular 2 October 11 - November 23, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$480
	$300	$325	$355	$345	$480
Thanksgiving November 24 - November 27, 2010	$330	$355	$385	$375	$410
Value November 28 - December 16, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
	$240	$275	$305	$295	$330
Holiday Season 1 December 17, 2010-December 24, 2010	$400	$435	$465	$460	$495
Holiday Deccember 25, 2010 - January 1, 2011	$430	$465	$495	$490	$525

An additional adult charge of $25 per night applies when there are over two adults in a room at the Deluxe Resorts. Prices, benefits, and other terms are subject to change without notice. Weekend rates (Friday - Saturday) apply during Regular, Summer, Peak and Holiday seasons.

 

2010 Rates Per Night - 12.5% tax not included
Dates	Room Type (Max Occupancy *Plus one child under age 3 in a crib)
	Standard Room - Old Faithful Club (4) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Honeymoon Room - Old Faithful Club (2)	Deluxe Room (6) Addtl Adult Fee - $25	Yosemite VP Suite - Old Faithful Club (6)	Presidential Suite - Old Faithful Club (4)
New Years January 1 - January 2	$585	$620	$770	$1240	$1405
Value January 3 - January 6, 2010	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
2010 Marathon January 7 - January 9, 2010	$430	$460	$560	$870	$975
Value January 10 - January 14, 2010	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
Martin Luther King Jr. January 15 - January 17, 2010	$435	$465	$565	$875	$980
Value January 18 - February 11, 2010          Weekday          Weekend
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
Presidents Day Weekend February 12 - February 14, 2010	$555	$585	$725	$1110	$1240/p>
Peak February 15 - March 27, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$530	$560	$700	$1085	$1215
	$555	$585	$725	$1110	$1240
Easter March 28 - April 10, 2010	$555	$585	$725	$1110	$1240
Regular 1 April 11 - July 1, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
	$480	$510	$645	$975	$1085
Independence Day July 2 - July 4, 2010	$485	$515	$650	$980	$1090
Regular July 5 - July 17, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
	$480	$510	$645	$975	$1085
Value July 18 - September 31, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
Regular 2 October 1 - October 7, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
Columbus Day October 8 - October 10, 2010	$480	$510	$645	$975	$1085
Regular 2 October 11 - November 23, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
	$460	$490	$625	$955	$1065
Thanksgiving November 24 - November 27, 2010	$490	$520	$655	$985	$1095
Value November 28 - December 16, 2010        Weekday        Weekend
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
	$410	$440	$540	$850	$955
Holiday Season 1 December 17, 2010-December 24, 2010	$575	$620	$785	$1245	$1425
Holiday Deccember 25, 2010 - January 1, 2011	$605	$650	$815	$1275	$1455

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 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:
Very similar to Animal Kingdom Lodge in construction and appeal although the theming is completely different. - Betty L. Bridgman

The smallest of the Deluxe Resorts This hotel is very similar in design to the Yellowstone Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. I was amazed at how much they look alike. - Debbie Kuhn

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
We had 4th floor woods view overlooking the WL Villas. It was very quiet and relaxing sitting out on the balcony. - Betty L. Bridgman

A room overlooking the courtyard is fabulous. The 5th floor had a great view and noise was not bad at all. - Debbie Kuhn

Get a room with bunk beds--our kids fully entertained themselves anytime we were in the room by going up and down the ladder and playing "tree house". Also some of the woods views overlook a little pond with ducks--another great source of entertainment for the kids! - Melinda Urbanawiz

We were on the concierge level and got a room which overlooked a parking area. While we weren't thrilled with the view, or lack thereof, we were so excited to find that we had an EXCELLENT view of the WISHES fireworks from our balcony.? It was just like having our own fireworks show. - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
The wildlife is amazing and so tame. The kids have the best fun getting to observe them up close. We had two momma ducks with babies that even went swimming with us in the pool! We saw a rabbit eating out of the hand of another guest. If you have little ones that love animals, they will definitely get to see them up close and personal. - Betty L. Bridgman

Check immediately upon check-in to see if there are any available spots for the flag raising. Wow the view from the roof is wonderful and one of our best memories was raising the flags our last morning at the lodge. If you happen to be at the lodge at night go to the beach and watch the Electrical Light Parade. Also Wishes fireworks or MVMCP Or MNSSH fireworks are also seen from the beach. - Debbie Kuhn

If you get picked to be the flag family, you may be offered the continental breakfast on the concierge level afterward. - Melinda Urbanawiz

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
There are sitting areas throughout the resort and on the different floors that are tucked away. A couple floors above the entrance is a very nice sitting area with a cozy fireplace, couch and two chairs. It's nice to kick back, cuddle up and take in the magic of the resort!! - Betty L. Bridgman

Take a walk along the trail to Fort Wilderness at daybreak or in the early evening, a beautiful and quiet setting and you almost never see anyone else along the path. - Melinda Urbanawiz

MouseForLess Tips for Families:
If you children like excitement you definitely want to eat at Whispering Canyons. The staff is hilarious, the kids get to color (as do the adults) and you might even be asked to ride the stick pony!! - Betty L. Bridgman

The pool here is fabulous for kids. Also their are two hot tubs. One is super hot and the other just warm (much better for small children) Roaring Forks has lots of great food choices for families. Be sure to get a refillable mug. - Debbie Kuhn

Food court food was cheap and very good!. Path from WL to Ft. Wilderness is a nice walk, very shaded, and gave us the opportunity to see Ft. Wilderness and that area. - Mary Mahnke

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
If you plan to meet in the lobby, the side of the lobby near WCC had a bunch of couches and rarely had anyone sitting in them (except at dinner when WCC was busy)--the side near the front desk was a little busier. - Melinda Urbanawiz

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Elevators available as well as wide paths leading to boat dock. - Debbie Kuhn

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
Ask the desk for information about daily activities. They have many going on throughout the day including an early morning tour about the history of the resort. - Betty L. Bridgman

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
Again, the tours and activities they have at the resort are FREE so be sure to ask the desk about them. - Betty L. Bridgman

The Roaring Forks breakfast platters can easily be shared by 2 people. - Debbie Kuhn

The sandwiches at Roaring forks are wonderful! If you go before the grill has closed for the evening, you can get some amazing hot sandwiches, and after the grill is closed they have some wrapped up for purchase. - Melinda Urbanawiz

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
Definitely take advantage of the concierge lounge. It had free beer and wine as well as very nice hot and cold appetizers which changed daily. The tables surround the atrium of the hotel and provide a nice view of the hotel lobby and fireplace, while being secluded. Tables by the window also offer a nice view of the geyser. There is also a big screen tv in one area that has a couch and chair to watch sports or whatever. During the early evening appetizers, you can enjoy the news or whatever on that tv while enjoying your appetizers. - Mary Mahnke

Use valet parking as it is a bit of a hike to get your car. - Melinda Urbanawiz

Updated August 2, 2009