Wilderness Lodge Photo Thread- Please feed my addiction!!

[Kimberly815]

Please if anyone has shots of the King rooms?????? I'm so curious......

We stayed in a King bed room on our honeymoon in Jan 07. Here are the shots I could find. For some reason, I couldn't find any of the side of the room with the bed itself.

Our Door:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/jburke852/Honeymoon/DSCF6431.jpg

One side of the room (On the right of this would have been the king bed and a small bedside table by the windows. On the other side of the bed was the fridge/table):
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/jburke852/Honeymoon/DSCF6413.jpg

The sink (with a bit of the shower on the right):
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/jburke852/Honeymoon/DSCF6409.jpg

The rest of the bathroom:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/jburke852/Honeymoon/DSCF6410.jpg

Sorry I don't have a pic of the bed itself!!

[vassar36]

Here are some photos from last July 2007
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http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/vassar36/wl.jpg

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http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/vassar36/of505904421.jpg

sunrise at the boatdock

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb56/vassar36/of505904424.jpg

[Grendalynn]

I was almost over my withdrawls from Disney World.... then I looked at all the pictures of Wilderness Lodge!! I WANNA GO BACK!! I knew I needed to stay away from this place... but only because I like it sooo much!! :badpc: its like teasing:confused3 !

[DisneyNDecember]

OOOOOO, Aaahhhhhh-- Love the photos! :santa: :santa: :santa:

[HARASW]

Make sure, upon check-in, that you ask to be a Flag Family. I'll tryo to upload some in a bit.


What does it mean to be a flag family? I never heard that term used.

[DizneyNutz]

What does it mean to be a flag family? I never heard that term used.

Your family is invited to go up on the roof of the WL for the flag raising ceremony. Then you can take a few pictures from that awesome view.:cool1:

[mskayjay]

Kimberly was your room an ADA room or a regular King? I'm not trying to be snooty but I'd rather not have an ADA room. I really wish I could afford that honeymoon suite someone posted pics of an another site! *sigh*

[FunkyDuck]

I am so excited to go to WL!!! Looking at all these pictures...I cannot wait!!! I will be re-reading this thread over and over till November finally comes! Thanks to all who posted their photos...and keep them coming!!!

[Disney loving Iowan]

DD on the boat dock waiting to go to MK
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1142.jpg
View from the boat dockhttp://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1141.jpg
View from our room
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1117.jpg
Our headboardhttp://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1114.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1112.jpg

[Disney loving Iowan]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1111.jpg
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DD and our great waitress at Whispering Canyon
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1423.jpg

I'll try to post more tomorrow.

[Kimberly815]

Kimberly was your room an ADA room or a regular King? I'm not trying to be snooty but I'd rather not have an ADA room. I really wish I could afford that honeymoon suite someone posted pics of an another site! *sigh*

It was an ADA room. We booked a woods view and requested a king bed if possible. That's what we ended up with.

[ginaluvsdisney]

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn104/ginaluvsdisney/disney2008008.jpg

[diberry]

I'm loving all your photos Gina. More more more please!

[Smile4Me]

It was an ADA room. We booked a woods view and requested a king bed if possible. That's what we ended up with.

I've heard this is sorta common with King bed requests and we made reservations for a woods view and a king request as well..But I've also heard that if you aren't happy with the shower instead of a tub, that if you ask nicely, and they have room, they may move you.

[Disney loving Iowan]

These are all from inside the Lodge. Sorry some of them didn't turn out too great.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1379.jpg
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[Disney loving Iowan]

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[Disney loving Iowan]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1380.jpg

MIL & Aunt on bridge

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1362.jpg

Whispering Canyon light

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1422.jpg

MIL, aunt and DD at Whispering Canyon

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg83/disneylovingiowan/IMG_1421.jpg

[Esmerelda]

I will be at WL in about 24 hours or so....I will be sure and get lots of photos....I cannot wait. I will try to get some really unique shots.


:)

[Luvmyfam3]

Esmerelda, I'm so jealous!! I'm not complaining because I only have about 3 1/2 weeks to go, but your trip is getting so close you can almost taste it!

I think my brain has already gone on vacation... :rotfl:

[diberry]

Brilliant photos and great details Disney loving Iowan - thank you!!

[homeschoolmomof4]

Great pics Disney Lovin Iowan! :goodvibes

[DisneyNDecember]

I will be at WL in about 24 hours or so....I will be sure and get lots of photos....I cannot wait. I will try to get some really unique shots.


:)


I am soooo jealous, I wish it was time for my vacation-- 11/30/08-- how much longer? Takes lots of photos for us fellow Dis members! Have fun & remember to enjoy the little things!!
:santa: :santa: :santa:

Thanks for all the great photos guys!!! You are definitely fueling my addiction!

[Camster0307]

11 more days for me - until my first stay at a studio at VWL!:banana:

[Esmerelda]

Camster0307 I hope you have a super trip!! I am staying at Club Level for the very first time. (this is probably my 12th stay at the lodge over the years.

I was lucky enough to be a guest in 1994 when the lodge first opened and you know...walking thru those doors still takes my breath away...and my families also!!

gread photos to follow....I feel a road trip coming on :drive:

[Disney loving Iowan]

Brilliant photos and great details Disney loving Iowan - thank you!!

Great pics Disney Lovin Iowan! :goodvibes

Thanks! I still have more but I won't have time to post them today. I'll try to post some tomorrow.

[*wdwvirgin*needhelp]

:offtopic: Off topic, but WL question: Does anyone know the pool hours?

[letthewookiewin]

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.

[Camster0307]

Camster0307 I hope you have a super trip!! I am staying at Club Level for the very first time. (this is probably my 12th stay at the lodge over the years.

I was lucky enough to be a guest in 1994 when the lodge first opened and you know...walking thru those doors still takes my breath away...and my families also!!

gread photos to follow....I feel a road trip coming on :drive:

Thanks! We've been DVCers since 2000; our home resort in the Boardwalk and I will admit that we have become quite the BW snobs - it's the only place we've stayed over the past eight years. Decided to mix things up a bit with this trip with my daughter. I want to teach her that change is good!:thumbsup2

[HARASW]

Disney Loving Iowan:
Thanks for the nice pictures. You are getting me even more excited for my trip in August. It will be my 3rd stay at the WL.
Looking forward to seeing more, when you have a chance.

[homeschoolmomof4]

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.



What a great surprise!! :goodvibes

[DizneyNutz]

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.


Although many on these boards will shake their heads that you gave up being "On The Monorail" for the WL, we say you made the right choice.:cool1: Especially for the time of the season you are going! The Christmas decorations and music just blend with the wood lodge theming, complete with fireplaces.:thumbsup2 We will be there the week before you, but here's wishing you all the most magical experience!pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[Disney loving Iowan]

Disney Loving Iowan:
Thanks for the nice pictures. You are getting me even more excited for my trip in August. It will be my 3rd stay at the WL.
Looking forward to seeing more, when you have a chance.

Hey thanks! I do have more but I need to get my photopass pictures done then I will post the rest.

[diberry]

:offtopic: Off topic, but WL question: Does anyone know the pool hours?
This is a brilliant site for WL info http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710310
I found this info there:

Silver Creek Springs Pool and spas are open 24 hours (weather and maintenance permitting; please respect quiet hours 12AM - 7PM) Lifeguard on duty 9:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
Note* If No Lifeguard is on duty the slide will be closed but you can use the pool.

One quiet pool located at Villas, Hidden Springs Pool (No lifeguard on duty)
Kiddie pool
Three Jacuzzis (one Hot one Cold are located next to Silver Creek Springs Pool, one Hot at Villas next to Hidden Springs Pool)

[letthewookiewin]

Although many on these boards will shake their heads that you gave up being "On The Monorail" for the WL, we say you made the right choice.:cool1: Especially for the time of the season you are going! The Christmas decorations and music just blend with the wood lodge theming, complete with fireplaces.:thumbsup2 We will be there the week before you, but here's wishing you all the most magical experience!pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Thank you and I hope that your trip is practically perfect in every way. pixiedust: I'm sure there may be some that may think I'm crazy. They just don't realize the greatness that is the WL. If we were going for our wedding anniversary, I may not have made the change. To me, the WL is just the place to be for Christmas time. I already have some Keelex's bought b/c I know when we walk into the lobby for the first time, the water works will start.

[iluvwdw4ever]

OMG IMDORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are our Christmas decorations!!!!!!!!!!!!! We spend every Christmas at the WL and decorate our balcony with Mickey lights and inflatable Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger. Our kids love to see the balcony all decorated when we come back from the parks at night!!!!!!!!

That is SOOOOOOOO COOL that you posted that picture!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[IMDORY]

OMG IMDORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are our Christmas decorations!!!!!!!!!!!!! We spend every Christmas at the WL and decorate our balcony with Mickey lights and inflatable Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger. Our kids love to see the balcony all decorated when we come back from the parks at night!!!!!!!!

That is SOOOOOOOO COOL that you posted that picture!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

That's what I love about the DIS-I just knew someone who would put up cool decos on their balcony must be disers!:cool2:
We'll be at the WLV this Christmas-we'll look for your Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger! :santa:

[Disney loving Iowan]

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[Disney loving Iowan]

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[Disney loving Iowan]

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[Disney loving Iowan]

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[Disney loving Iowan]

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[homeschoolmomof4]

THANK YOU DISNEY LOVING IOWAN!!!!

Your pictures are amazing!! :goodvibes

[Disney loving Iowan]

THANK YOU DISNEY LOVING IOWAN!!!!

Your pictures are amazing!! :goodvibes

Thank you and you are so welcome!

[Muushka]

From the bottom of my furry Groupie heart, thank you DLI :goodvibes Great pics!:thumbsup2

[blossomz]

Thank you for those amazing photos! Really helps me "get in the Lodge frame of mind!" :thumbsup2

[Disney loving Iowan]

From the bottom of my furry Groupie heart, thank you DLI :goodvibes Great pics!:thumbsup2

Thank you for those amazing photos! Really helps me "get in the Lodge frame of mind!" :thumbsup2

Yay!!:cloud9:

[mcrabeck]

Great pictures! Thank you so much for posting them! We are making our first trip home to VWL in November and it was great to see the Villas pictures!

[TylerAggie]

Just got back from WL and this guy was in the pond next to our woods view room on the North Wing.:scared1: I'll try to post more pictures later. Robin
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/tylerag97/DisneyDay4002.jpg

[homeschoolmomof4]

Yikes!:scared1: The gator! How big was he?

[HARASW]

Disney loving Iowan:
You surely delivered! Your pictures are beautiful. Thanks. I can't wait to get there!:goodvibes

[homeschoolmomof4]

Does anyone have any photos of the view from a standard room? I understand that some overlook the parking lot or loading areas and that's primarily the area that I'm looking for. Are there any really horrible views from standard WL rooms?

[KAT4DISNEY]

Great pics Disney loving Iowan - I really enjoyed looking at them....Sigh..... :cloud9: Thanks for posting!

[LISAMWDW]

Great pictures! I can't wait, 2 more months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Home@WL]

From my trip last week, me with my favorite CM at Walt Disney World: Ranger Stan!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2594853019_4944ea7794_b.jpg

[Muushka]

I love your pic with our beloved Ranger Stan!:goodvibes

[blossomz]

Ian...that is a really great photo with Stan! You'd better make sure you keep that one safe..just in case he really does retire!

[HARASW]

Two years ago, my kids took a picture with Ranger Stan. They hand delivered the picture to him last summer when we returned. He is such a lovely person!

[HARASW]

Ian...that is a really great photo with Stan! You'd better make sure you keep that one safe..just in case he really does retire!

Are there rumors of him retiring any time soon?

[homeschoolmomof4]

Great picture Ian! :goodvibes

[jlcd]

Just got back from WL and this guy was in the pond next to our woods view room on the North Wing.:scared1: I'll try to post more pictures later. Robin
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/tylerag97/DisneyDay4002.jpg

Wow, we looked all week for a glimpse of the otters in the pond in April and never got to see one! Great pic.

[earthelves]

Does Anyone Have Picture's Of The Deluxe Room:goodvibes :goodvibes

[desparatelydisney]

Okay - I know they are probably here somewhere but I have given up. Does anybody have 2-bed villa pics?

[my*jck*luv]

Great pictures everyone! We're excited to be able to stay here in Aug.!!!!!

[BobsGirl]

subscribing

[tiggerlvr27]

My first to WL will be in September. With all these great pictures, I am so excited!:cool1: I wanna go now!!!!!!:Pinkbounc

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Wow, we looked all week for a glimpse of the otters in the pond in April and never got to see one! Great pic.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/tylerag97/DisneyDay4002.jpg

:rotfl2:

Sorry but this maybe the reason you didn't see any otters...the photo is of a GATOR, that was in the otter pond. I'm sure Disney has relocated him/her by now.

[HARASW]

My first to WL will be in September. With all these great pictures, I am so excited!:cool1: I wanna go now!!!!!!:Pinkbounc

It's really a wonderful place to look forward to. This will be my 3rd trip there.

[HARASW]

Great pictures everyone! We're excited to be able to stay here in Aug.!!!!!

You're going to be there a week before me. Hope you have a great time!

[my*jck*luv]

You're going to be there a week before me. Hope you have a great time!

Thanks! Looks like we'll be checking out as you're checking in!

[earthelves]

Where Would I Find Pictures Of The Junior Suites?? Can Anyone Tell Me When The Junior Suites Were Upgraded?? I'm Booked To Stay Here At Christmas & I Cannot Wait:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 26 Weeks To Go:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Jenvenza]

What a beautiful resort! Great pictures!

[BobsGirl]

subscribing

[TylerAggie]

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk272/tylerag97/DisneyDay4002.jpg

:rotfl2:

Sorry but this maybe the reason you didn't see any otters...the photo is of a GATOR, that was in the otter pond. I'm sure Disney has relocated him/her by now.

Yes, that was a gator!:scared1: It was in the pond, right outside our first floor room all week. It was so funny because my 6 year old daughter came in the room, telling me about seeing a gator and I did not believe her. When she told the front desk, they were very surprised and I am sure they were going to have it removed.

[mskayjay]

Can someone please post a picture of a regular King room? I've seen the ADA bathrooms and such but I'm trying to get a feel for the regular rooms. That is what we requested for our anniversary and the CM said it would be no problem but uh.....we'll see! lol I just really want to see lay out and such. Thanks so much!

[Minnie&Nana]

What a fabulous thread! Thanks to all who posted photos...it's really made a difference in our looking forward to a first stay in August. :)

Was very hesitant as we prefer light and bright (GF, CBR, SSR, BC/YC), but these photos have won us over!!! Very, very excited now to experience this wonderful resort! :)

Thanks so much!! :goodvibes

[Disney loving Iowan]

What a fabulous thread! Thanks to all who posted photos...it's really made a difference in our looking forward to a first stay in August. :)

Was very hesitant as we prefer light and bright (GF, CBR, SSR, BC/YC), but these photos have won us over!!! Very, very excited now to experience this wonderful resort! :)

Thanks so much!! :goodvibes

Glad to hear that! It truly is a beautiful resort and I think you will really enjoy it!

[DisneyNDecember]

What a fabulous thread! Thanks to all who posted photos...it's really made a difference in our looking forward to a first stay in August. :)

Was very hesitant as we prefer light and bright (GF, CBR, SSR, BC/YC), but these photos have won us over!!! Very, very excited now to experience this wonderful resort! :)

Thanks so much!! :goodvibes

As the honorable thread starter, I would like to say hello to a new WL addict. My first visit will be on 11/30/08. So let's both say this together, "Hello, my name is ........, I am a Wilderness Lodge Addict."

Be sure to share your photos when you get back home!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[Minnie&Nana]

Ahh and lucky you, going when the holiday decorations will be up! It is gorgeous then! Last yr we were at the Poly in early December (which was more beautiful than expected), but WL is the most incredible for the holidays :)

"Hello, my name is MinnieNana; I am a Wilderness Lodge Addict." ::yes::

[heath-and-javens-mom]

Subbing- our first stay at WL is this Sept... I have Never stepped foot in there before...the pictures look so inviting tho!! Sooo excited!

[Ranger1873]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Sturdy-Branches-1.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Ducks At The Bus Stop.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Ducks-1.jpg

[Ranger1873]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Another-Lodge-View-14.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Wilderness Lodge Bike Hire.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Bike-Hire.jpg

[tiggerlvr27]

Ok, I'm ready to go!!!!:woohoo:

[homeschoolmomof4]

Great pics Ranger1873! :goodvibes

[Camster0307]

Ok, I'm back! The WLV was lovely! Here are some shots I took......

Our studio-
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02528.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02529.jpg

View from room

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02600.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02602.jpg

Pool

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02608.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02609.jpg

[HERSEY]

Ooh how beautiful. We check in tomorrow. :yay: :yay: I can hardly wait.

[macheath]

Nice thread! Great pictures! Subbing so I don't miss anything;)

This will be our 1st stay at WL. We let our DS pick this year...I'm an AKL girl myself. My kids are loving the pictures and they are really putting me in the mood for staying here.

Thanks everyone!

[vassar36]

love the studio pics!!!!!:goodvibes

[DizneyNutz]

Ok, I'm back! The WLV was lovely! Here are some shots I took......

Our studio-
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02528.jpg


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02602.jpg



Looks like you were just off the walkway between the main lodge and the villas lobby. Did you notice much extra noise due to being near the walkway? I have wondered how it was for those persons who were assigned there? Now I know someone who can speak from experience:cool1: Glad you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos. Can't wait to see more. We have five more months before our next trip HOME:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

Looks like you were just off the walkway between the main lodge and the villas lobby. Did you notice much extra noise due to being near the walkway? I have wondered how it was for those persons who were assigned there? Now I know someone who can speak from experience:cool1: Glad you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos. Can't wait to see more. We have five more months before our next trip HOME:thumbsup2

You know, I was really worried about that too when I saw our room location - I'm a VERY light sleeper! But I can honestly say it didn't bother us at all! We didn't get back to our room until midnight most nights; but usually didn't get up until 8ish in the am - was never woken up by noise outside. And it was GREAT having such a short walk to the bus stops and main lobby. Our room # was 1510 - right across from the guest laundry and two doors away from one of those special side exits doors that you can only open with a room key after 11pm. Both DD and I commented on how quiet it always seemed to be!

[Ranger1873]

Beach.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Beach.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Another-Lodge-View-15.jpg

[Ranger1873]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Crane.jpg

[Ranger1873]

View From VWL Room 3548
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-View-Throu.jpg

[Disney loving Iowan]

Thanks for the new pictures Ranger1873 and Camster0307!

[DizneyNutz]

You know, I was really worried about that too when I saw our room location - I'm a VERY light sleeper! But I can honestly say it didn't bother us at all! We didn't get back to our room until midnight most nights; but usually didn't get up until 8ish in the am - was never woken up by noise outside. And it was GREAT having such a short walk to the bus stops and main lobby. Our room # was 1510 - right across from the guest laundry and two doors away from one of those special side exits doors that you can only open with a room key after 11pm. Both DD and I commented on how quiet it always seemed to be!

That sounds great:cool1: Our last trip was at the very far end on the front side and we had construction workers with saws outside, but like you it really was not an issue due to the amount of time spent outside the room. Would have been an issue for someone with little ones I am sure however. Glad you had a wonderful stay:thumbsup2

[DizneyNutz]

View From VWL Room 3548
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-View-Throu.jpg

Awesome job Ranger 1873:cool1: Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks for all the great new photos! :goodvibes

[Luvmyfam3]

We leave on Friday for our stay at VWL!!! All of your photos have been wonderful way to prepare!!! Thanks!! :banana:

[Camster0307]

Thanks for the new pictures Ranger1873 and Camster0307!

You're welcome! Although I don't think they come close to the beauty of your pix!:thumbsup2

That sounds great:cool1: Our last trip was at the very far end on the front side and we had construction workers with saws outside, but like you it really was not an issue due to the amount of time spent outside the room. Would have been an issue for someone with little ones I am sure however. Glad you had a wonderful stay:thumbsup2

I just like to be able to sleep in on the occassional morning when I need to. It's those days that I really don't want to be hearing kids running and screaming down the hallways at 7 a.m - fortunately it was never a problem here. Very quiet!

Here's more pix.....

View from open-air boat to MK:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02532.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02535.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02835.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02837.jpg

[tiggerlvr27]

I wanna be on the boat now!!! :banana: This thread is keeping me going until my first trip to WL in September.

Thanks for all the great pics!:yay:

[Minnie&Nana]

Yes, thank you for all the fabulous photos - definitely helps during the waiting time! ::yes::

[Disney loving Iowan]

[QUOTE=Camster0307;25974737]You're welcome! Although I don't think they come close to the beauty of your pix!:thumbsup2 QUOTE]

How nice of you to say! I am really enjoying your pictures and think all pictures of WL are beautiful!!!

[twob4him]

Hello! I have been drooling over this thread for the past couple of days. I don't have any current plans to stay at WL but last summer we did eat at WCC! We were really tired from being at the water park all day so I didnt get too many pics but the place was just beautiful! I just loved it! So here are a few pics from that day. We took the boat over from MK! :goodvibes

From the boatdock:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3162.jpg


Beautiful gardens by waterfall

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3164.jpg



My dd3 loved this frog

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3167.jpg



Coloring during dinner

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3172.jpg



Dark pic of the lobby (sorry) and DD10

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3176.jpg



The bison and buffalo protecting the front door!

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3182.jpg



Waiting for the guyser to gush...I didnt realize it was at the top of the hour that it did that!

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3183.jpg


Sunset on the Lake

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/Disney%20Trip%20June%202007/IMGP3184.jpg


And thats about it. I have an inexpensive camera so the pics are really basic...but we really enjoyed ourselves.

Opps I found two more pics.....

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/IMGP5955.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/IMGP5956.jpg


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry but the girls enjoyed the thread and all the WL pics so much that they set up their own WL!! :rotfl: See the CM greeter at the door? ;)

[Minnie&Nana]

How sweet - your girls are sooo pretty!

[Luvmyfam3]

Those last two pictures are so cute!! My boyfriend's 3 1/2 yr. old also wears glasses.... so cute!

[Ranger1873]

Wilderness Lodge Totem.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Totem-5.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Villas Room 3548 Views


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Villas-Roo.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/WildernessLodgeVillasRoom3548View6.jpg

[Ranger1873]

:)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-View-25.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Villas Sign.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Villas-Sig.jpg

[Minnie&Nana]

The Lodge rooms may be small, but the grounds are gorgeous! Thanks so much, Ranger1873. Our hesitancy about staying here has been replaced by excitement thanks to these wonderful photos!

Thank you all! :)

[Ranger1873]

The Lodge rooms may be small, but the grounds are gorgeous! Thanks so much, Ranger1873. Our hesitancy about staying here has been replaced by excitement thanks to these wonderful photos!

Thank you all! :)

No problem, I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay.


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Yet-Another-Wilderness-Lodg.jpg

[Minnie&Nana]

Now that I cannot wait to see in person!!!

Thank you!

[DizneyNutz]

Now that I cannot wait to see in person!!!

Thank you!

Definately a must see even for those who are not planning a stay there. If you ever get the chance to stay during the Christmas holiday you are in for the most special treat. It is truly a get away by itself as all the pictures display.:thumbsup2 You are in for a treat. Here's wishing you and yours the very best stay pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[LISAMWDW]

These photos are too much!!! 52 days until WL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Luvmyfam3]

These photos are too much!!! 52 days until WL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree!!! Only 3 more days for us!!! We're so excited, I think we're going to bust!!!! Thanks for all the wonderful pics!! :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana:

[Minniemouse07]

These photos are too much!!! 52 days until WL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

16 days until dd and I are there for her 7th birthday! :banana:

[letthewookiewin]

I agree!!! Only 3 more days for us!!! We're so excited, I think we're going to bust!!!! Thanks for all the wonderful pics!! :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana:

Have fun and make sure to take lots of pictures for us that have trip countdowns that are larger than we would like.

[Tinkmom75]

Wow, I've always wanted to stay at WL. Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I will at least have to make a visit to this resort.

[Camster0307]

Here's some :pixiedust: for those of you leaving in a few days - have a magical trip!!!!

What I found really nice about being at the WL this time of year......it feels much cooler there than the rest of the parks. It was boiling hot last week; but the WL, being on the water and surrounded by all those trees, provided a wonderful break from the heat.

Here are a few more pix....

Roaring Forks
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02777.jpg

Bus stops
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02871.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02870.jpg

Mercantile
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02876.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02875.jpg

Various other shots
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02872.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02873.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02890.jpg

[mommylo]

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful pictures!!! We are going "Home" for our first DVC stay on July 22nd and will be at VWL for 10 days. I've been going through the pictures on this thread over and over to tie me over :disrocks:

[Ranger1873]

Courtyard

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Courtyard.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Lobby Flag

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Lobby-Flag.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Villas Lounge Areas

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/VWL-Lounge-2.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/VWL-Lounge-1.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Mercantile

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Mercantile.jpg

[DisneyNDecember]

Thank you to everyone for fueling my addiction !!! Great photos!!! Keep them coming everyone!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[blossomz]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/disneysister1/P6260104.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/disneysister1/P6240058.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/disneysister1/IMG_0017.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/disneysister1/P6210016.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

Ranger1873 and blossomz!:cool1: How was your trips to the WL? Did you both have a good experience? We hope so, because it is absolutely our favorite resort.:thumbsup2

[blossomz]

Fantastic as always! My trip report is posted on the VWL groupies thread if you are interested...

New groupies are always welcomed to pull up a keyboard and set awhile...
Come join us..we are a fun group...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26025943#post26025943

[LVSWL]

Bumping, someone was looking for great pics!

[Ranger1873]

Ranger1873 and blossomz!:cool1: How was your trips to the WL? Did you both have a good experience? We hope so, because it is absolutely our favorite resort.:thumbsup2

Thanks for asking. This was our 8th visit, we know now what we're going to get, both good and not quite so good. :goodvibes

We've been back a week and a half and I'm pining for the place already. :sad1:

[Ranger1873]

Wilderness Lodge Boat.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-1.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-2.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-3.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-4.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-5.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-6.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-7.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-8.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-9.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Boat-10.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

Thanks for asking. This was our 8th visit, we know now what we're going to get, both good and not quite so good. :goodvibes

We've been back a week and a half and I'm pining for the place already. :sad1:

We Are looking forward to our 7th trip this December. Everytime we leave we experience the exact same feelings you are having now. After our third trip we decided we would take a break and ended up buying DVC within 3 months:rotfl2: You take great photos.:thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing them with us all and helping to keep this AWESOME thread going.

[ahappydisneymommy]

View from our woodsview room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/ahappymommy/castleresize.jpg

inner courtyard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/ahappymommy/innercourtyard.jpg

[DisneyNDecember]

Wow, those are GREAT photos !!!! I am sooo excited & I REALLY REALLY REALLY need a vacation-- thank you to everyone for fueling my Wilderness Lodge photo addiction!!!! Keep them coming!!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[eeyoresnr]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x108/eeyoresnr/DSC01114.jpg

[PlutosPals62]

View from our woodsview room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/ahappymommy/castleresize.jpg


Great view!!! :thumbsup2

What room number is this? :confused3

Geri P. :hippie:

[DizneyNutz]

View from our woodsview room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/ahappymommy/castleresize.jpg

With PlutosPals62 you had an AWESOME view. What room number were you in? Did you see the fireworks from there? Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

[eeyoresnr]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x108/eeyoresnr/DSC01526.jpg

[heath-and-javens-mom]

beautiful tree picture !!!:thumbsup2 I hope to stay there next year during December.:santa:

[eeyoresnr]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x108/eeyoresnr/DSC01529.jpg

[DisneyNDecember]

Hence the name "DisneyNDecember"--- it just does not get anymore beautiful than that !!!! :santa: :santa: :santa:

[d-hlaw]

Here is the Yellowstone Suite from our christmas vacation...

The room is located down the right hall from concierge at the end in a nook. The sign is the only indication of what is inside.
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4701/img18890qb.jpg

This is the front door to the room and the nook.
http://img302.imageshack.us/img302/7779/img18901es.jpg

The front door opens into a foyer with a reall cool floor to ceiling window looking onto the upper portion of the courtyard. The blinds are cool. The woodwork is awesome!
http://img302.imageshack.us/img302/2528/img18919pd.jpg

To the right is a closet that has all of the regular items, iron, board, hangers, luggage racks, blankets, pillows, etc.
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3671/img18921ud.jpg

To the left is the additional room making this a 2 bedroom. This is additional $$ to have the connector. We like to have it just for the size and for the kids to sleep.
http://img287.imageshack.us/img287/7982/img18930yw.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4358/img19284qx.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4097/img19291gu.jpg

This is the view out the foyer window.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/8657/img18958vj.jpg

To the right is the hall to the living area. It has a nice table and decorations on the left and a single bathroom on the right.
http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/3151/img18962zg.jpg

Table on left.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/5996/img18971hr.jpg

This is the single bathroom in the hall.
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/379/img18980fu.jpg

The living area from the hall as you enter. This room is the best because it has a corner window overlooking Bay lake and the pool/courtyard.
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7407/img18998tw.jpg

To the left of the entrance to the living area is an office. Surpisingly I was able to get some work done!! The office has great lighted shelving and a great view onto the courtyard.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8260/img19003bc.jpg

More office !!
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/3825/img19015cq.jpg
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5928/img19031uk1.jpg

Looking from the office into the living and dining area.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5716/img19048re.jpg

This is the living area with a pull out couch and a hidden entertainment center with TV, full stereo, etc.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/553/img19058yl.jpg

The entertainment center and above it is wine glasses and martini glasses and some artwork. Too the immediate right is the kitchen area.
http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2087/img19060is.jpg

The view........
http://img302.imageshack.us/img302/1585/img19075yc.jpg

The entrance to the kitchen and the bookcase in the living area.
http://img302.imageshack.us/img302/7269/img19084wh.jpg

[d-hlaw]

The kitchen is pretty small but is usefull.
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/286/img19090sw.jpg

The dining room table. It is made from a massive piece of wood, cool!!!
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/522/img19106wn.jpg

Looking back from the entrabce to the master bedroom.
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/4498/img19112rl.jpg

The master bedroom.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4562/img19124sm.jpg

The master and balcony. There is an armoire with TV, and sitting chair that is super comfortable with reading light.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4337/img19133xc.jpg

Hall to master bath.
http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/5161/img19149el.jpg

Looking left at the entrance to the master bath.
http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/4586/img19158aw.jpg

Looking right.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5153/img19168fu.jpg

The next section of the bathroom has a vanity with lights on the left side and the toilet on the right, with door of course.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5704/img19193kh.jpg

The master tub is in the final section of the master bathroom
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7141/img19179fe.jpg

On the left of that section is the shower.
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/5598/img19181pv.jpg

[homeschoolmomof4]

Wow! What amazing pictures!! :goodvibes

[Kimberly815]

Wow! The Yellowstone Suite is amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing your pics, d-hlaw!

[snoopywoodstockus]

Wow! The pictures of the suite are awesome.

Only 36 more days until our WL vacation.

[Camster0307]

I want to LIVE in that suite!:love:

[twob4him]

The kitchen is pretty small but is usefull.
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/286/img19090sw.jpg

The dining room table. It is made from a massive piece of wood, cool!!!
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/522/img19106wn.jpg

Looking back from the entrabce to the master bedroom.
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/4498/img19112rl.jpg

The master bedroom.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4562/img19124sm.jpg

The master and balcony. There is an armoire with TV, and sitting chair that is super comfortable with reading light.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4337/img19133xc.jpg

Hall to master bath.
http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/5161/img19149el.jpg

Looking left at the entrance to the master bath.
http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/4586/img19158aw.jpg

Looking right.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5153/img19168fu.jpg

The next section of the bathroom has a vanity with lights on the left side and the toilet on the right, with door of course.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5704/img19193kh.jpg

The master tub is in the final section of the master bathroom
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7141/img19179fe.jpg

On the left of that section is the shower.
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/5598/img19181pv.jpg

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Wowza!!!! What awesome pics of the presidential suite....very beautiful!!! That's quite some lodging list you have in your siggy too! :dance3: :rotfl: ;) All that is missing is a night in the castle!! :laughing: Thank you so much for sharing! :yay:

[loribell]

I want to LIVE in that suite!:love:


Me too!

[bytheblood]

Seeing the pictures in this makes me feel like I have made the right choice for my resort in 09. :)

[MassJester]

d-hlaw

You sure know how to travel. You wouldn't be in the market to adopt an adult child, would you?

[DisneyNDecember]

LOVE the photos of the suite, but I think I would get lost in there!!! It is bigger than my apartment, REALLY!!!!

Keep those photos coming everyone, when I get back from my 11/30/08 vacation (about 145 days away-ugghh), I will post tons of photos as well for everyone. Let's keep feeding my fellow addicts Wilderness Lodge addiction!
:santa: :santa: :santa:

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

:santa:http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/takeabreather/DSCF2072_1.jpg

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/takeabreather/DSCF2075_1.jpg

[eliza61]

d-hlaw

You sure know how to travel. You wouldn't be in the market to adopt an adult child, would you?

Paul,
I'll wrestle you for adoption rights. :goodvibes
D-hlaw,
The suite is fabulous. Definitely want to be like you when I grow up.
Thanks for sharing.

[Muushka]

Did you hear the thud?? That was my jaw....hitting the floor.

That is about the most beautiful suite I have ever look at.

Makes me want to tear out all of our white woodwork and cabinets!

[blossomz]

The suite is gorgious!!:love:

[Muushka]

Hey Groupies, maybe they will give Island Mouse this suite for his honeymoon! :love: :love:

[mjbradeis]

With PlutosPals62 you had an AWESOME view. What room number were you in? Did you see the fireworks from there? Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2


Still no room number? I so want to request this when we go in December!

Love the pics of the suite by the way! Can't imagine what it costs.

[DisneyNDecember]

I LOVE your Christmas photos !!!! Hence the name, DisneyNDecember!!
:santa: :santa: :santa:

[SnoFLaKeSTITCH]

yayy!!

i was debating where to stay for a couple nights in december with Dbf..

now i made my mind up :love:

i cant wait now.. i love christmas & disney too :santa: i cant wait =]

anyone have pics of the villas? what is the difference?

[eliza61]

Not really a huge difference. The villas are in a seperate building connected by a pathway to the main lodge. I'll see what I can dig up.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/eliza61nyc/wildernesspoolJPG.jpg quiet pool

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m260/eliza61nyc/doors.jpg elevator doors, I thought they were sooo cool.

[SnoFLaKeSTITCH]

cool.. thanks for the pics!!! :woohoo:

i appreciate it~

[Camster0307]

Here's a pic of that walkway to the villas:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02525.jpg

And a shot of a studio:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02528.jpg

[Lou-Ann]

Those pictures were just what I needed to get through today. I am having some serious health issues and have told myself when I have dealt with them and can travel I will book us for another week at the Lodge. For those of you who have not stayed there, it is Heaven on Earth. It is my most favorite place.
DH and I have stayed there so many times and just cannot get enough of it. it has now been three years and we are missing it so. Our 30th Anniversary is 8/1 and we are hoping to get to return this fall to celebrate it.:goodvibes Pixie Dust accepted. LOL.

[Camster0307]

Those pictures were just what I needed to get through today. I am having some serious health issues and have told myself when I have dealt with them and can travel i will book us for another week at the Lodge. For those of you who have not stayed there, it is Heaven on Earth. It is my most favorite place.
DH and I have stayed there so many times and just cannot get enough of it. it has now been three years and we are missing it so. Our 30th Anniversary is 8/1 and we are hoping to get to return this fall to celebrate it.:goodvibes Pixie Dust accepted. LOL.

Then Pixie Dust you shall be given..........:pixiedust:

Hope you get there to celebrate your anniversary!

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Those pictures were just what I needed to get through today. I am having some serious health issues and have told myself when I have dealt with them and can travel I will book us for another week at the Lodge. For those of you who have not stayed there, it is Heaven on Earth. It is my most favorite place.
DH and I have stayed there so many times and just cannot get enough of it. it has now been three years and we are missing it so. Our 30th Anniversary is 8/1 and we are hoping to get to return this fall to celebrate it.:goodvibes Pixie Dust accepted. LOL.

Pixie Dust for you!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/takeabreather/DSCF2070_1.jpg

[Lou-Ann]

Now that was BEATIFFUL. Thank you from the bottom of my heart....:love:

[letthewookiewin]

Those pictures were just what I needed to get through today. I am having some serious health issues and have told myself when I have dealt with them and can travel I will book us for another week at the Lodge. For those of you who have not stayed there, it is Heaven on Earth. It is my most favorite place.
DH and I have stayed there so many times and just cannot get enough of it. it has now been three years and we are missing it so. Our 30th Anniversary is 8/1 and we are hoping to get to return this fall to celebrate it.:goodvibes Pixie Dust accepted. LOL.
Sending you lots of pixie dust!!
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:
I totally agree with the statement in red. I love the WL so much that I changed the ressie for our upcoming trip from a MK view room at the Poly to the WL. I just couldn't imagine being at WDW at Christmas time and not being at the WL. I know some will think that I am crazy, but let them think that. If they think that it's just b/c they don't understand the greatness that is the WL.
Thanks to everyone for the amazing pictures!! It has really made the wait a lot easier.

[Mom2gymnasts]

Opps I found two more pics.....

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/IMGP5955.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/twob4him/IMGP5956.jpg


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry but the girls enjoyed the thread and all the WL pics so much that they set up their own WL!! :rotfl: See the CM greeter at the door? ;) [/COLOR][/SIZE][/QUOTE]


I'm loving the polly pockets & the my little pony. DD7 doesn't play with them as much anymore, but we used to have to take them on every trip!!!:laughing:

[DisneyNDecember]

Here's a pic of that walkway to the villas:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02525.jpg

And a shot of a studio:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DisneyFood/DisneyResorts/DSC02528.jpg

I think I saw that red bag on EBags--- which one is that???

[Camster0307]

I think I saw that red bag on EBags--- which one is that???

The little red one is a Baggalini - it was the perfect size for her! She has a bigger red one across her back (which was mine) which is an Overland Donner bag.

Here's a pic of DD, w/ a better shot of the bag, waiting for a cab in front of the WL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DSC02653-1.jpg

[Andrea]

wow these are all great pictures...

does anyone have any of the honeymoon suites ???

[DisneyNDecember]

The little red one is a Baggalini - it was the perfect size for her! She has a bigger red one across her back (which was mine) which is an Overland Donner bag.

Here's a pic of DD, w/ a better shot of the bag, waiting for a cab in front of the WL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyJune08/DSC02653-1.jpg


Thanks for the great info!!! Cute bag !!!!

Come on 11/30/08-- I need a vacation REAL BAD !!! Thanks for all the GREAT photos fellow Dis'ers!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[gaffney09]

Definitely subscribing! We're planning on WL 12/7-12/13 so we'll get to see all the beautiful Christmas decorations! It makes me so happy just thinking about it!! I'm trying to get reservations for a Deluxe (Jr Suite) room, so if anyone has pictures of those, that would be great!! :goodvibes

Megan

[DaaBoTownSox]

I can't wait to stay here. It's just so darn expensive though..

These pictures get me more & more depressed...Thanks ;)

[Lou-Ann]

Do not get depressed. Find a way to share our love of the Lodge slowly. For years my hubby and I would visit the Lodge for dinner and linger on the porch or in the lobby and dream. We started saving for a special day when we could actually go up to a room there. Your day will come. Start giving up a Starbucks or something that you do not need. Start a Christmas club for your trip. Make one night a week hot dogs and beans with a picture of the LOdge as the centerpiece. Get Netflix instead of paying at the theatre for a yr. I don't mean it to sound preachy at all, just giving ideas that could help make your stay be there and not at a value. Plan to go when it is a lower priced season and perhaps do it for two nights with the rest being elsewhere. I know your dreams will come true. It is so worth the sacrifice. :goodvibes

[DaaBoTownSox]

Thanks for the uplifiting speech :)

I'm really not depressed though (probably the wrong choice of words). I just really, really, really wanna stay there. Also, your plan for 2 nights sounds good, but I don't know if just 2 nights would please me. I feel there is so much to see, and such little time I would be spending there. I'm still kind of young (26 to be exact), and I still spend most of my time in the parks. I'm really only at the hotel to sleep & to eat. Maybe I can wait a few years when I am not as active, and can spend more time :confused3

[Lou-Ann]

LOL. I won't feel that bad if you are only 26. DH and I never got to afford it til 50. You really need to get all your park stuff done in 3 or 4 days and then spend two days at the Lodge not leaving, just enjoying the beauty and the serenity of it all. Go to the Villas and see Walt's trains from his home. Take the Lodge tour. Use the pool. Take a boat ride to the Contemporary and back seeing it from the lake. Be the flag family and climb to the top of the building. We have spent 48 hrs never leaving the Lodge. That way we get our money's worth when we are there. Get the parks out of your system first and then recouperate at the Lodge. H:goodvibes ave fun......

[DaaBoTownSox]

LOL. I won't feel that bad if you are only 26. DH and I never got to afford it til 50. You really need to get all your park stuff done in 3 or 4 days and then spend two days at the Lodge not leaving, just enjoying the beauty and the serenity of it all. Go to the Villas and see Walt's trains from his home. Take the Lodge tour. Use the pool. Take a boat ride to the Contemporary and back seeing it from the lake. Be the flag family and climb to the top of the building. We have spent 48 hrs never leaving the Lodge. That way we get our money's worth when we are there. Get the parks out of your system first and then recouperate at the Lodge. H:goodvibes ave fun......

Sounds like a good idea. But...

Even though I am 26, I am still hugely addicted to the parks lol. I can't just visit them once. I have to go back to each atleast twice if possible. Again, I suppose I will have to wait a few more years. Perhaps when my mindset changes, and I can tell myself to forget the parks and just relax lol.

[Grendalynn]

LOL. I won't feel that bad if you are only 26. DH and I never got to afford it til 50. You really need to get all your park stuff done in 3 or 4 days and then spend two days at the Lodge not leaving, just enjoying the beauty and the serenity of it all. Go to the Villas and see Walt's trains from his home. Take the Lodge tour. Use the pool. Take a boat ride to the Contemporary and back seeing it from the lake. Be the flag family and climb to the top of the building. We have spent 48 hrs never leaving the Lodge. That way we get our money's worth when we are there. Get the parks out of your system first and then recouperate at the Lodge. H:goodvibes ave fun......

ITA!! We so much enjoyed our afternoons at the Lodge barside/poolside!! The ambiance was incredible!! Sitting at the pool, looking at the grandeur (sp?) of it all was just amazing!!! We did not know about the trains!!! :confused: I wish we did - we would have gone to see them for sure! DSs ar HUGE train buffs!! Thomas was on the tracks behind our house this weeekend and DS1 was so psyched!!! Grand Uncles & Greatgrandfathers on both sides of our family worked on the B&M for years and years!! Anyway - I am rambling... My point being that DH was a comando style WDW guy - Me - not so much! We compromised.... a couple of days or mornings of Comando Style Park-ing and a few evenings and Afternoons lounging by the pool!! Some of the best moments of our trip!!

[amystevekai&bump]

Hi!:goodvibes - I am considering booking a Christmas time stay here as from all reports it's THE place to be at that time of year!! :) And all your photos look great!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

We are thinking of a split stay with the Poly as we love it there and just wondered whether after staying at the Poly, if you thought we would feel like the WL is a bit far away from MK???

When we go our boys will be 6 and 3, and I was wondering how far away it REALLY is from the MK - is the boat trip very long?? Or does it feel as easy as the monorail to the poly does???:confused3

thanks for any info/advice!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Lou-Ann]

It is a very short boat trip. The bus is quick too. I would not worry about being far away as you are not. 10-15 min perhaps depending on when the bus/boat leaves. As you exit the park just walk to the right and get in line for the boat. Very easy to do.

For the family that is into trains......There is also a lovely train tour done two days a week. it happens before the park opens. You get the history of Walt's train in his yard, the trains in the park, get to ride to the round house, see where they are maintained and get to help switch the tracks and toot the horn. It is neat. We have done it twice....

[ethansmommy]

For the family that is into trains......There is also a lovely train tour done two days a week. it happens before the park opens. You get the history of Walt's train in his yard, the trains in the park, get to ride to the round house, see where they are maintained and get to help switch the tracks and toot the horn. It is neat. We have done it twice....

My son loves trains, this might be something he would really be into! Is this something you have to pay extra for?? This is at the Magic Kingdom right?? How long does it last?? Thank You.

[Lou-Ann]

Yes, all tours are pay tours but this one is the cheapest of all and yet very interesting. It lasts about 1 1/2 hrs, perhaps two. It starts, as I said, before the park opens. You make a reservation and they tell you where to meet ahead of time and then they come and get you to enter the park while everyone else is standing there waiting to go in. It is kind of neat as you can feel them looking at you and wondering why these folks are special and getting in and they are not...

[eeyoresnr]

just to verify for you...the train tour is ....
Offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the MK turnstiles at 7:30 am and ends approximately 10:30 am
you also have to be at least 10 years old to do this tour

[luvfigment]

Thanks for sharing all the great pictures! I am staying there in October with DH for our 1 yr anniversary and can't wait. I have been wanting to stay there since it opened.

[ethansmommy]

just to verify for you...the train tour is ....
Offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the MK turnstiles at 7:30 am and ends approximately 10:30 am
you also have to be at least 10 years old to do this tour

Thank you for the times and days...its too bad my son is only going to be three when we go so that wont work but since we are staying at the WL we will check out the train display at the villas

[ethansmommy]

Lou-Ann thank you for the info as well.


Thank You :thumbsup2

[Disneyaddict1973]

All I can say is, WOW! My DF and I are getting married at WDW soon, and we booked the Wl for us and our families for a week....I have been going back and forth on the WL, deciding if it will be a good "honeymoon" spot as we normally stay @ the poly. These pics have set my mind to rest:goodvibes . The place looks groegous:lovestruc ! The pics Disney has published doesn't do it justice at all. Now...to find more pics of WCC where our reception will be......Thanks for all the pics posts!!!!!!!:banana:

[Lou-Ann]

All I can say is you are one lucky gal. I cannot imagine a better place for fun at a reception or a more romantic place to start your marriage. I wish you all the joy and happiness my DH and I have. Our 30th Anniversary is 8/1. I wish we could celebrate it at the Lodge. To us it is Heaven on Earth........ENJOY every minute. I know you will.

[lovndisney]

All the photo's are great. Thanks for sharing. I wish I could afford to stay there. I am definately going to have to stop by for a visit. When I was younger and used to go with my family, we would always save the first day, (since we drove and got there late) for visits to the other hotels. I have seen a lot of them, so now its time to see more of the newer ones. Thanks again for the great shots and sharing.

:cutie:

[MCFADDEN5]

Can anybody tell me when the fire place in the lobby is burning? Going for supper at Whispering Canyon and want to have hot chocolate in the big chairs and watch fire. THANKS

[DizneyNutz]

Can anybody tell me when the fire place in the lobby is burning? Going for supper at Whispering Canyon and want to have hot chocolate in the big chairs and watch fire. THANKS

It burns 24/7 year round---you'll love it!

[KayLuvsMickey]

It burns 24/7 year round---you'll love it!

I did not know it burned 24/7! That is great info...I love fire places and that one looks beautiful on this board.

thanks for the info

[proteus]

I'm going next month so I'll take some for you, if you have any requests let me know (send private message as sometimes I forget to check all the boards I post on, lol).

[ransom]

I did not know it burned 24/7! That is great info...I love fire places and that one looks beautiful on this board.

thanks for the info

It's actually made out of fiberglass, and the flame is just colored cellophane flapping in the breeze.

(Not really -- I just wanted to set your expectations so low that you'll faint when you see the real thing. :p )

[earthelves]

WOW I Think That My Christmas Stay 2008 At WL Deluxe Suite Will Be "Magical" & More,Going By The Awesome Pictures Here:) I Wish It Was Christmas NOW:lmao: :lmao: Keep The Pictures Coming:thumbsup2 Does Anyone Know If The WL Do Anything Special For Dec 31st??

[britincgn]

Great pics from all.
I am staying at the Villas at wilderness Lodge thru DVc in sept.I have booked a studio.The last time I was there I did not really have a nice view ,has anyone a tip for a studio with a view with pics if possible.

[Disneyaddict1973]

Awwwwwwwwww Lou-Ann:angel: ...thank you. Your reply really touched me:grouphug: . Thank you so very much for the kind words. I'll make sure to post pics so everyone can see how it turns out:) I know you all just looooove new WL pics :)

[Ranger1873]

For Those Who Don't Know Their Way Around.....

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Signage-1.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Signage-2.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Signage-3.jpg


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Signage-4.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

Ranger 1873! Sure doesn't seem to be very many people coming back and posting lately. Where are all the pictures from people just returning?

[Ranger1873]

I know, it's gone very quiet.

Come on people, it's good to share.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Bus-Stop-5.jpg

[Hunny]

Yes Yes please share! We only have 45 more days till we leave!!! I have been in kind of a rut when it comes to this vacation. Started out with a BANG and now its...eh..yeah whatever. I need to get some magic back!!!

[blossomz]

Pleeze! I've been away from the Lodge since June and am missing it terribly!

[Ranger1873]

Yes Yes please share! We only have 45 more days till we leave!!! I have been in kind of a rut when it comes to this vacation. Started out with a BANG and now its...eh..yeah whatever. I need to get some magic back!!!


Lucky you! We went in September last year with free dining. :goodvibes

Did I mention that you have the same name as my dog?

Anyway, photos..........


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-Seating.jpg

[Ranger1873]

Pleeze! I've been away from the Lodge since June and am missing it terribly!

I know what you mean, we were there in June this year too.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/Ranger1873/Wilderness%20Lodge/Wilderness-Lodge-128.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

I think the relocation of this thread the the resorts photos sub-thread may be part of the problem. It took me some very persistant searching to relocate it. We are certainly looking forward to our next trip this Dec. Thanks to all of you keeping it going with your great photos:thumbsup2 We are all living vicariously through your photos and waiting for our trip.:cool1:

[LVSWL]

I come here most days for a fix :goodvibes We aren't going back to the VWL until April so I have a while to wait. Thanks everyone!:)

[mommylo]

Just came back from 10 days at the Villas. It was fantastic:goodvibes

Pic from the patio of Artist Point:
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0395.jpg
Pic in main lobby:
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0029.jpg
Towel Animal in the main bathroom
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0051.jpg
I will definitely be going back there!!

[DizneyNutz]

Thanks for posting and glad you had a wonderful trip:thumbsup2 Please post any other photos you took of the Wl while you were there.:cool1:

[TinkerBelle_325]

I'll be adding photos of the Lodge starting on Aug 18th :) I'll be there and be posting LIVE! If you guys have any photo requests I'd be happy to try and get some shots for you :)

[mommylo]

Thanks for posting and glad you had a wonderful trip:thumbsup2 Please post any other photos you took of the Wl while you were there.:cool1:

Thanks. I am a total VWL novice. Before I left I was constantly feeding myself with all the beautiful pics. Here are a few more. Most of my other ones are the different theme parks. Gosh, I am missing it already:sick:

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0033.jpg

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0037.jpg

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk328/mommylo_album/IMG_0117.jpg

[dato63]

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LisaLMoore/PC110113-1.jpg

Oh my word that picture is amazing. Does anyone know when the castle gets decorated for Christmas?

eta: Sorry, I realized that isn't really a WL kind of question (the purpose of this thread). We are going on our first WDW vacation this year - staying at the WL, so was enjoying the pics. Feeding my excitement. This picture was just amazing and I wondered if my DDs would get to see this during MVMCP (since we do have tickets to a night of that party).

[TPCShauna]

Oh my word that picture is amazing. Does anyone know does the castle get decorated for Christmas?

eta: Sorry, I realized that isn't really a WL kind of question (the purpose of this thread). We are going on our first WDW vacation this year - staying at the WL, so was enjoying the pics. Feeding my excitement. This picture was just amazing and I wondered if my DDs would get to see this during MVMCP (since we do have tickets to a night of that party).

Wow! Please tell me the castle looks like that on all of the nights and not just at MVMCP!

[DizneyNutz]

Wow! Please tell me the castle looks like that on all of the nights and not just at MVMCP!

Last year was the first year for displaying the ICE LIGHTS on the castle. They were on every night not just the MVMCP. However I don't know if they are planning them again this year or if it was just for last year.

[DisneyNDecember]

Oh my word that picture is amazing. Does anyone know when the castle gets decorated for Christmas?

eta: Sorry, I realized that isn't really a WL kind of question (the purpose of this thread). We are going on our first WDW vacation this year - staying at the WL, so was enjoying the pics. Feeding my excitement. This picture was just amazing and I wondered if my DDs would get to see this during MVMCP (since we do have tickets to a night of that party).


I know, I could not believe myself how awesome this photo turned out !! I am no photography expert at all, but my son & I were sitting right in front of the castle for the nightly show & just got an AMAZING photo!!! It actually brought tears to my eyes it was soooooo beautiful !!! Last year, it happened every night, so I bet this year will be no exception!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[zackiedawg]

Love the Wilderness Lodge - best lobby in Disney! Somehow even the summers don't feel quite as hot when you're walking around the high mountain lodge grounds:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439571.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439572.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439574.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439579.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/62533044.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/94411631.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

Love the Wilderness Lodge - best lobby in Disney! Somehow even the summers don't feel quite as hot when you're walking around the high mountain lodge grounds:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439571.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439572.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439574.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439579.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/62533044.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/94411631.jpg

And we agree. You can be totally removed from the outside world while staying there.:cool1: Thanks for posting pictures:thumbsup2

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Thanks for the photos. You got some great ones. I have a few from one of our previous trips that I'll post soon.

[loribell]

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/62533044.jpg

This has to be one of the most beautiful pictures of WL I have ever seen.

[zackiedawg]

Thank you kindly.

Loribell, I took that shot many years ago with my old 5MP digital Sony 717...one of the few cooler nights at Disney where you don't mind walking around with a tripod taking scenic shots!

[Muushka]

That was a great shot of the water falls. I like the angle.:goodvibes

I thought we were the only ones who dragged around tripods at VWL and various other Disney locations! We just broke down and got a sturdier one. We bought a new camera a few years back that is way too heavy for our old one. I hate it when the picture blurrs! We will be at OKW this Sept and hope to get some night shots there. Low light pictures, our favorite.:love:

[zackiedawg]

That was a great shot of the water falls. I like the angle.:goodvibes

I thought we were the only ones who dragged around tripods at VWL and various other Disney locations! We just broke down and got a sturdier one. We bought a new camera a few years back that is way too heavy for our old one. I hate it when the picture blurrs! We will be at OKW this Sept and hope to get some night shots there. Low light pictures, our favorite.:love:

Thank you.

I definitely like to bring the tripod around the resorts and into the parks too - but I pick a day or two to do it - don't want to carry it around all the time! But I agree - low light pictures are awesome, and Disney is an especially scenic place to take them.

It's easier in the winter when it's cooler to carry around the full camera bag and tripod - this past trip last week, I mostly left the tripod in the room because it was just too hot and muggy to carry it around - I didn't do many night shots either. But December and January, I take tons of night shots!

Also...sometimes I rent a locker and put the tripod in it with my bag - if I know I'll be at parks all day but don't want to carry around all the kit. I can take handhelds and snaps during the day, ride the rides, and enjoy...then at night, go to the locker, pull out the tripod and the low light lens, and do some night shots.

[Muushka]

That is a good idea renting the locker. I think we might do that in Jan when we stay at VWL. We love to stay up really late while at the lodge and take pictures when there is no body around, same for the parks. So peaceful.....Thanks for the tip!

[luvfigment]

Love the Wilderness Lodge - best lobby in Disney! Somehow even the summers don't feel quite as hot when you're walking around the high mountain lodge grounds:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73439571.jpg

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Great pictures!!! Thanks for sharing they are really getting me excited for my trip in 2 months from day!

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Just trying one picture for now to see if it works.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2680.jpg

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Since my first picture worked, here's another one. This is a TV viewing area in the lobby.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_1367.jpg
This one is of some writing tables on the second floor (I think)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_1345.jpg

[mouskagirlie]

I am a DISboards newbie and know this is a little off subject but couldn't help but echo the praise on your fantastic castle shot - wow, very cool!

My family and I will be there in December '08 as well - YIPPEE!

Wilderness Lodge is by far my favorite Disney Resort!


Well, I am trying to keep it going as well DisneyNutz. I have been browsing the net & found some photos to share.



Here is MY photo from December 2007, right exactly IN FRONT of the castle for the best photo of the trip, I could not believe how well this turned out!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LisaLMoore/PC110113-1.jpg

And to believe that in December 2008, my son & I will be able to leave the fireworks show & take a boat back to Wilderness Lodge for the very first time ever is soooooooo EXCITING !!! Yippee!!!!!:banana:
:santa: :santa: :santa:

[DizneyNutz]

Just trying one picture for now to see if it works.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2680.jpg

I see you were chosen to be the Flag Family on your visit. Awesome view from up there. :cool1: Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Yes, we were chosen to be flag family. It's such a special honor. To think that only 365 families a year are able to participate. I feel like I belong to a very elite club. Here are a couple of pictures from the rooftop.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/IMAG0029.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2700.jpg

[dsneygirl]

I see you were chosen to be the Flag Family on your visit. Awesome view from up there. :cool1: Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

Awesome shot from the roof. Thanks for sharing.

[dsneygirl]

DS chasing the ducks (18 mos old)
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v170/176/23/638365712/n638365712_1821950_3570.jpg

[DropkickMurphys]

Yes, we were chosen to be flag family. It's such a special honor. To think that only 365 families a year are able to participate. I feel like I belong to a very elite club. Here are a couple of pictures from the rooftop.


Great pics! How were you chosen? Did you ask ahead of time for this? My kids would love this.

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

You aren't really chosen. Upon check-in, just ask if you can be flag family. They have a book and if they have any openings while you're there, they'll put your name in the book. You also get a certificate that you were Flag Family.

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Great idea !! Take photos that us mom's like to see-- the bathroom, refrigerator area, sinks, shopping area, restaurants, etc......

I have actually have 230 days left until my 1st vacation stay at the WL, but that is okay, I LOVE the anticipation !!!!!

Have fun & just relax & take in all the Disney Love !!!!!:love:

:santa: :santa: :santa:

Here's some pictures of Whispering Canyon Cafe. Make sure you ask for a table in the main dining room. That's where all the fun's at.

Group of men singing "I'm a little teapot......"
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_1268.jpg

Hourly stickpony races
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2109.jpg

Hats made from the kerchief napkins - the cast members are very creative
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3118.jpg

More hats made with napkins and other available props
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3128.jpg

The old rubber chicken in the back pocket trick....
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2113.jpg

Somebody asked for ketchup!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2111.jpg

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I showed DH all the pictures yesterday and he really liked the look of the resort. He told me to go ahead and book a trip for June 2009 at this resort.

I also booked us an ADR at Whispering Canyon in September so he can take a closer look at WL.

Thanks for all the great pics. :cheer2:

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

Here's some pictures of food at Whispering Canyon Cafe

Appetizer - BBQ chicken wings
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2110.jpg

Skillet
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3124.jpg

Steak dinner
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3123.jpg

We had a hard time getting our waitresses' attention since we ran out of butter and my daughter had 1 corn cobbette left. Our waitress brought out 3 large butter balls for that one piece of corn.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3125.jpg

My daughter was having a little fun with the waitress and asked what was in the Triple Chocolate Layer Cake. "So there's chocolate in it....?", "So,,, there's only 3 kinds of chocolate in it?" When Allison brought out the cake, she had added a 4th kind of chocolate...., chocolate chips.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_2114.jpg

[dsneygirl]

Here's some pictures of Whispering Canyon Cafe. Make sure you ask for a table in the main dining room. That's where all the fun's at.



Hats made from the kerchief napkins - the cast members are very creative
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3118.jpg

More hats made with napkins and other available props
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/cthies50265/Wilderness%20Lodge/100_3128.jpg



This is hilarious. I have bbeen to WCC lots of times but have never seen this one. I like the coffee filter bonnet the most.

[TINKERBELLFAN50265]

WCC is one of our favorite restaurants. Each time you go it will be different. It depends on your waiter/waitress, and the guests themselves. We had trouble getting the attention of our waitress because she was with another table and ended up banning one of them to the corner, then to outside the restaurant. At WCC, it's really better the more crowded it is. Some of the castmembers tell corny jokes, others will take your camera and go around the room taking pictures of strangers. Don't go there if you're wanting a quiet dinner. For those of you that haven't been there before, it's only like this at dinner. It's much quieter for lunch. They do have a fabulous burger at lunch. Best I've ever had.

[mom_rules]

For all you experienced WL'ers-are concierge rooms any different than standard rooms?
Where does the boat go-straight to MK and back again?

Any photos of the Concierge lounge?

Love to see them-please share!

[zackiedawg]

There are two boats - one will go Ft. Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge/Magic Kingdom, while the other will go Fort Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge/Contemporary Hotel.

I can't help you on the concierge room question.

[DizneyNutz]

There are two boats - one will go Ft. Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge/Magic Kingdom, while the other will go Fort Wilderness/Wilderness Lodge/Contemporary Hotel.

I can't help you on the concierge room question.

Last FAll the routes were changed. The Red Flag Launch goes from the WL to the Magic Kingdom. The Blue Flag goes between WL / Ft. Wilderness / and the Contemporary. The Blue Flag usually circles one way in the morning and reverses in the afternoon. Can't help with Concierge either.

[mom_rules]

Thanks! Does it take very long? 10 minutes or so?

[zackiedawg]

The boat to MK is probably 10 minutes or under. It's a slow, relaxing cruise, but it's quite close, so it doesn't take long.

The only thing that would add to your time would be if you have to wait for the boat to arrive...if it happens to get there or be there as you walk up, it'll be fast - but you might wait 20 minutes or so for the boat to arrive.

Then again, the same thing holds true for the bus!

[dsneygirl]

Thanks! Does it take very long? 10 minutes or so?

Yep about that. I love the boat ride it's very relaxing.

[mom_rules]

Would you be better off to take any launch that comes and take the monorail from the contemporary?

[DisneyNDecember]

Hey Tinkerbell, thank you sooooooo much for remembering to post your photos when you returned. I loved all your "not typical" photos of the food, the buffet, & the hats.

I loved the photo of all the butter that your waitress brought your daughter for just one cob of corn, OH MY !!!! Too funny!!!:rotfl:

I will be sure to return the favor !!!

Keep the photos coming fellow Dis Members, I still have quite an addiction to feed !!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[DisneyNDecember]

DS chasing the ducks (18 mos old)
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v170/176/23/638365712/n638365712_1821950_3570.jpg

What a SWEET picture !!! My son is now 12 & he is still a sweetie pie!!
They are so precious when they are this age, he is dressed sooooo cute !!!