Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort is a deluxe resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort. Opening in 1994, the resort features a beautiful rustic theme, inspired by turn-of-the-century National Park Lodges.
Resort Overview
Located in the Magic Kingdom area right on the shore of Bay Lake, the resort celebrates the great outdoors, with waterfalls, rocking chairs, American craftsmanship, and a roaring fireplace. There is even a geyser!
There are also two additional properties located here – Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. Both of these are Disney Vacation Club properties but are great options for larger families looking for accommodations.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Location: This resort is located in the Magic Kingdom area, just a short boat ride away.
- Theme: Featuring a rustic, Pacific Northwest theme, the lodge is beautiful and the grounds are so peaceful.
- Pool and Recreation: The pool is great here, with a fun kids’ play area for younger visitors.
- Dining: There are great dining options at the resort, with additional restaurants nearby
- More Park Time: Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel can take advantage of Early Park Entry each day of their visit. In addition, guests staying at a deluxe resort hotel enjoy Extended Park Hours on select nights.
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (table service, quick service, and poolside service)
- Early Park Entry
- Extended Evening Hours (on select nights)
- Business Center (computer services, print services, shipping services, office supplies)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Valet and Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Babysitting and Childcare Services
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Sturdy Branches Health Club
- Salon by the Springs (Salon Services)
- Room Service
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Pet-friendly resort hotel
- Resort Airline Check-In
A Full Range of Accommodations
There are 728 rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, most of which measure 344 square feet. Most of the rooms offer 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed. The rooms were refurbished in June 2021, and feature laminate flooring and subtle Disney touches including characters from Disney classic Bambi.
- 2 Queen beds or 1 King Bed
- Dresser
- Flat-screen TV
- Closet
- Mini-bar with coffee maker
- Small refrigerator
- Iron and ironing board or steamer
- hairdryer
- wardrobe with ample storage space
- small table with two chairs
- In-room safe
- H2O- brand shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in attached pumps; bar facial soap
Room Types
Standard View:
- Can accommodate up to 4 adults
- Views of rooftop or parking area
- The room configuration is 2 Queen Beds
Standard View – King Bed:
- Can accommodate up to 2 adults
- Views of rooftop or parking area
- The room configuration is 1 King bed
Nature View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the landscape, trees, or Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- The room configuration is 2 Queen beds
Nature View – King Bed:
- Sleeps up to 2 adults
- Views of the landscape, trees, or Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- The room configuration is 1 King Bed
Courtyard View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the courtyard, pool, waterfall, or Bay Lake
- The room configuration is 2 Queen beds
Courtyard View – King Bed:
- Sleeps up to 2 adults
- Views of the courtyard, pool, waterfall, or Bay Lake
- The room configuration is 1 King bed
Nature Fireworks View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the landscape or the Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and a partial view of Magic Kingdom fireworks
- The room configuration is 2 Queen beds
Nature Fireworks View – King Bed:
- Sleeps up to 2 adults
- Views of the landscape or Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and a partial view of Magic Kingdom fireworks
- The room configuration is 1 King bed
Club Level
For guests looking for an elevated level of service, the club level at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is the way to go. These room categories include all the standard amenities. In addition, club-level guests receive the following amenities:
- Complimentary health club access
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
- Complimentary Newspapers in the Club Level lounge
- Access to Disney Signature Services
There are two different room types available at the club level.
Standard View
- Sleeps up to 4 guests
- Views of rooftop or parking area
- The room configuration includes 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
Deluxe Room
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of Bay Lake, Woodlands, or Interior Courtyard
- Larger than Standard Room
- The room configuration is 2 Queen beds and 1 Queen-sized sleeper sofa
Dining Information
All Dining & Lounges
- Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White – This character dining experience is available for dinner. It is a prix fixe menu and characters include the Evil Queen, Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy.
- Whispering Canyon Cafe – At this restaurant, enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets featuring Western-style favorites.
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill – This eatery is located poolside and offers beautiful views and delicious menu options. Serving lunch and dinner, guests can please their palate with savory and sweet menu choices while enjoying the beauty of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
- Roaring Fork – This quick service location offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mobile ordering is also available.
- Territory Lounge – This rustic bar is a cozy setting to enjoy snacks, small plates, sweets, and cocktails.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
The feature pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is the Copper Creek Springs Pool. It features a 67-foot waterslide built into the rocks and a water activity play area for children. There are also hot and cold whirlpool spas. The Geyser Point Bar and Grill is located nearby, serving snacks and drinks and there are plenty of lounge chairs and patio tables to relax and enjoy your day.
The Boulder Ridge Cove pool is more laid-back but still charming, located within the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This location has a whirlpool spa and zero-entry pool with several shaded seating areas.
Complimentary towels are provided at both pools.
In addition to the pools, there are many ways to have fun at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
Bike Rentals
Bike rentals are available at Teton Boat & Bike Rentals. Explore the resort, enjoying the pine forests and waterways filled with wildlife.
Motorized Boat Rentals & Fishing
Boat rentals are available in a variety of different sizes. Reservations are not required and rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests must be 18 years of age or older and present a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID, or Military ID to rent a boat. Complimentary life jackets are provided, and required, for all guests under 12 years of age.
Guided fishing excursions are available all year round from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and are fun for all ages. Guests can choose from a 2-hour or 4-hour excursion with the following included:
- An Experienced guide
- Rod and reel
- Tackle
- Artificial and/or live bait
- Non-alcoholic beverages only (alcoholic beverages are not permitted aboard)
Please note, fishing at the Walt Disney World Resort is catch-and-release only.
Jogging Trails
There are several jogging trails available for guests to enjoy, taking you through meadows and pine woods. Check with the Lobby Concierge for a map.
Buttons and Bells Arcade
With a variety of games for all ages, there is something for everyone at this arcade. You can race cars, play your favorite sports, have a dance-off, and more. You can go head-to-head with a friend or family member or just try for your own high score.
Game cards must be purchased to play. Game points are added using cash or a credit card and the game cards are rechargeable. In addition, these game cards can be used at other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Wilderness Lodge Campfire Activities
As the sun goes down, it’s the perfect time to gather around the campfire! There is plenty of family fun waiting, complete with marshmallows for roasting.
Movies Under the Stars
Head to the movie lawn, located between the marina and Geyser Point Bar & Grill, to enjoy some of your favorite Disney movies. Check with the front desk for the full schedule during your visit.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are water taxis that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. In the event of inclement weather, buses are also available.
- EPCOT: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to EPCOT nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The buses run approximately every 20 minutes until one hour after the park closes.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
In addition to the complimentary Disney transportation offered to all resort guests, guests may utilize the Minnie Van service. Available for an additional fee through the Lyft mobile app, this service gives guests the option of private transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort.
Parking
*Guests who drive either their own vehicle or a rental car to Walt Disney World should know that a standard overnight self-parking fee of $25 per night will be applied to the guest hotel folio upon check-out. Valet parking is available for $33 per night. Disney Vacation Club Members using vacation points for their stay are not required to pay parking fees.
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