Wilderness Lodge Photo Thread- Please feed my addiction!!

[wdwgirl03]

Love them, thanks for sharing!

[DizneyNutz]

Great job JoJo 1980!:cool1:I see you were in a one bedroom villa. It looks like you were pretty close to the Atrium area. Our last trip we stayed in a one bedroom overlooking the Atrium. It was the door on the first floor in your seventh photo you posted. Will you all be staying in the villas this trip or the main lodge? We have a two bedroom booked for this December and I would love to be on the atrium again, since it will be our daughter and grandson's first visit.:banana: Thanks for sharing.

[JoJo1980]

Love them, thanks for sharing!

You're welcome :yay:

Great job JoJo 1980!:cool1:I see you were in a one bedroom villa. It looks like you were pretty close to the Atrium area. Our last trip we stayed in a one bedroom overlooking the Atrium. It was the door on the first floor in your seventh photo you posted. Will you all be staying in the villas this trip or the main lodge? We have a two bedroom booked for this December and I would love to be on the atrium again, since it will be our daughter and grandson's first visit.:banana: Thanks for sharing.

Thanks :hug: We'll be staying in the main lodge this year, I would have loved to have stayed in a villa or studio but there wasnt anything available for our dates :sad1: Upon arrival at check-in if something is available do you think we could upgrade to the villas? (Obviously at cost) Or are they classed as two seperate resorts? Our villa was at the end of a very long hallway, we turned right when you come out of the lifts if that helps at all :laughing: I've got a photo of the front door so when I find it i'll let you know the room number :thumbsup2 What dates will you be there this december??

[DizneyNutz]

You're welcome :yay:



Thanks :hug: We'll be staying in the main lodge this year, I would have loved to have stayed in a villa or studio but there wasnt anything available for our dates :sad1: Upon arrival at check-in if something is available do you think we could upgrade to the villas? (Obviously at cost) Or are they classed as two seperate resorts? Our villa was at the end of a very long hallway, we turned right when you come out of the lifts if that helps at all :laughing: I've got a photo of the front door so when I find it i'll let you know the room number :thumbsup2 What dates will you be there this december??

Disney does reserve some rooms in the Villas for booking through them, instead of the Vacation Club, but being the smallest of the deluxes and the resort that goes so well with the Christmas theme, it books up terribly fast. We are going the last few days of Nov. and first few days of Dec.:banana::banana: It used to be a slow time, but not so much anymore. Maybe you will get a room on the lobby if that is where you would like to stay.

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[Ranger1873]

DisneyNutz - Like everyone else I love your pictures. :thumbsup2

We're heading back to WDW in Nov/Dec of this year, taking advantage of the discounts on SSR, this is after having stayed at the WL or VWL every year for the last decade.

Seeing your pictures, I only hope we don't pine for the place too much.

[JoJo1980]

Disney does reserve some rooms in the Villas for booking through them, instead of the Vacation Club, but being the smallest of the deluxes and the resort that goes so well with the Christmas theme, it books up terribly fast. We are going the last few days of Nov. and first few days of Dec.:banana::banana: It used to be a slow time, but not so much anymore. Maybe you will get a room on the lobby if that is where you would like to stay.


At least were in the 'wilderness' so thats the main thing :yay: When I first entered our dates there was nothing at the villas and then in the main resort there was only a concierge room available that we couldnt afford so I was nearly heartbroken thinking that we wouldnt get a room at all. I looked again typing in different dates and 6 nights were available rather than 7 so we grabbed them with both hands :worship: We then decided that is we stayed offsite cheap somewhere we could do 9 nights rather than the 7 originally planned (even though we only had 6 booked :laughing: )- so the first 3 nights will be offsite. I'm going to let hubby pick the offsite hotel because he's always wanted to try offsite at least once - hope he gets into research mode soon :surfweb::laughing:

I love your photos so much :love: Would you mind if I saved a couple on my desktop to show my hubby?? It sounds like we might be there at the same time!! We're at the lodge from 30th Nov to 6th Dec :banana:

[jockey]

Great pics, this resort looks amazing at Christmas! We arrive on 5th Jan, will the decorations still be up?:)

[tink,too]

JoJo - thanks for sharing your VWL pics - they're great! :goodvibes

[DizneyNutz]

DisneyNutz - Like everyone else I love your pictures. :thumbsup2

We're heading back to WDW in Nov/Dec of this year, taking advantage of the discounts on SSR, this is after having stayed at the WL or VWL every year for the last decade.

Seeing your pictures, I only hope we don't pine for the place too much.


Thanks Ranger 1873.:thumbsup2 It may be a little tough due to the holiday decorations at that time of year, but at least it will let you know if you still enjoy the WL as much as you have in the past.:thumbsup2 Wishing you and yours the very best trip.:cool1:



We then decided that is we stayed offsite cheap somewhere we could do 9 nights rather than the 7 originally planned (even though we only had 6 booked :laughing: )- so the first 3 nights will be offsite. I'm going to let hubby pick the offsite hotel because he's always wanted to try offsite at least once - hope he gets into research mode soon :surfweb::laughing:

I love your photos so much :love: Would you mind if I saved a couple on my desktop to show my hubby?? It sounds like we might be there at the same time!! We're at the lodge from 30th Nov to 6th Dec :banana:

We have stayed at the Buena Vista Suites a few nights to start off a few trips. You pass right by it on your drive in from MCO Airport. It is a nice place to stay with very spacious rooms and you get breakfast each morning for free if you are breakfast eaters. Pull out of the parking lot and it is a straight shot to WDW about 2 and a half miles. If you look into it, try through Dreams Unlimited for your best rates.:thumbsup2 (it's not a package, you can get room only).

Yes you can certainly download some of my photos. :thumbsup2 If you see me at the WL, I will be the big touristy looking guy with ALL the camera gear.:rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2:

[ccigliano]

[QUOTE=JoJo1980;33368287]At least were in the 'wilderness' so thats the main thing :yay: When I first entered our dates there was nothing at the villas and then in the main resort there was only a concierge room available that we couldnt afford so I was nearly heartbroken thinking that we wouldnt get a room at all. I looked again typing in different dates and 6 nights were available rather than 7 so we grabbed them with both hands :worship: We then decided that is we stayed offsite cheap somewhere we could do 9 nights rather than the 7 originally planned (even though we only had 6 booked :laughing: )- so the first 3 nights will be offsite. I'm going to let hubby pick the offsite hotel because he's always wanted to try offsite at least once - hope he gets into research mode soon :surfweb::laughing:

Not to throw a kink into you plans but with free dining wouldn't it be worth it to stay in an a room at the All Stars for the three days, you won't need a rental car as Magical Express will handle everything. Of course this scenario assumes that you'll be spending all 9 days at Disney parks and there really is a big savings on 9 day tickets as they really only increase $3 each day you add on. Just want to be sure you consider all the possibilities. Have a great trip! We'll be tag teaming you at the WLV.

[Lou-Ann]

DisneyNutz, I just wanted to let you know that it was your lovely pictures that have gotten me through two major surgeries, to say nothing of the music. My hubby brought the music to be played in my ears as I laid there on morphine drip....You gave me courage and strength to fight and get better. We did get to go this May and I cried when I came through those big doors again, on my scooter, but I got there. I say this to encourage you to put as many of your glorious pictures here as you can. You have no idea what they mean to us.... Hugs...and THANK YOU....

[DizneyNutz]

DisneyNutz, I just wanted to let you know that it was your lovely pictures that have gotten me through two major surgeries, to say nothing of the music. My hubby brought the music to be played in my ears as i laid there on morphine drip....You gave me courage and strength to fight and egt better. We did get to go this May and I cried when i came through those big doors again, on my scooter, but I got there. I say this to encourage you to put as many of your glorious pictures here as you can. You have no idea whet they mean to us.... Hugs...and THANK YOU....

Your kind words touched both DW and myself.:hug: We hope you are doing MUCH better and wish you the VERY BEST. We understand your feelings when entering the WL as do all others who have found their niche there. It truly is like coming home where you can escape from everything in the outside world, every time you enter the doors.:yay: Wishing you and yours the very best and a speedy recovery /and return to the WL. :thumbsup2

[DizneyNutz]

:cheer2:I'm in a total state of shock!!!! My husband has just said we can go disney in december and stay at the WL!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY

:banana::love::cloud9::woohoo::yay::dance3:

Wishing you both a MAGICAL TRIP:cool1:

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[JoJo1980]

We have stayed at the Buena Vista Suites a few nights to start off a few trips. You pass right by it on your drive in from MCO Airport. It is a nice place to stay with very spacious rooms and you get breakfast each morning for free if you are breakfast eaters. Pull out of the parking lot and it is a straight shot to WDW about 2 and a half miles. If you look into it, try through Dreams Unlimited for your best rates.:thumbsup2 (it's not a package, you can get room only).

Yes you can certainly download some of my photos. :thumbsup2 If you see me at the WL, I will be the big touristy looking guy with ALL the camera gear.:rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2: I'll have a nosey for that resort - thanks for the tip!! :hug: It's strange i'm not normally a breakfast person at home, I normally just have a cup of tea and a biscuit but when i'm in disney I go mad for breakfasts, I love the buffets but my absolute fave is a ham & mushroom omelete with breakfast potatoes from room service :laughing:

My other half loves your photos too, I've just been showing them to him - so were all excited again now!! :banana: Right, got it, if I spot a professional looking camera dude with lots of kit then we know too go over and say 'Boo' ;)


Not to throw a kink into you plans but with free dining wouldn't it be worth it to stay in an a room at the All Stars for the three days, you won't need a rental car as Magical Express will handle everything. Of course this scenario assumes that you'll be spending all 9 days at Disney parks and there really is a big savings on 9 day tickets as they really only increase $3 each day you add on. Just want to be sure you consider all the possibilities. Have a great trip! We'll be tag teaming you at the WLV.

Oh heck, dont give me options :laughing: I'm hopeless with decisions and the more options I get the more confused I get :lmao: That does sound like a great idea though, I'll mention it to DH and see what he thinks!! I love the idea as we have never stayed at all stars and would be good to experience it even for a couple of nights :thumbsup2

Wishing you both a MAGICAL TRIP:cool1:



Awww thankyou :hug: I hope you and your family have a wonderful and magical trip too!!


Has anyone ever done one of the sleigh rides at the wilderness lodge? I've just been reading about them and this sounds like such a cute thing to do!!

[DizneyNutz]

Has anyone ever done one of the sleigh rides at the wilderness lodge? I've just been reading about them and this sounds like such a cute thing to do!!

IMHO we have never done the sleigh ride personally, but we do know if you take the one from the WL it will take you into the dark between the WL and the FW (unlighted woods). The sleigh ride at Fort Wilderness will however take you around their grounds and believe us, There is much more to see there.:thumbsup2 Go for the FW sleigh ride.:cool1:

[DizneyNutz]

[QUOTE=JoJo1980;33374834]

Right, got it, if I spot a professional looking camera dude with lots of kit then we know too go over and say 'Boo' ;[QUOTE]

You have it all wrong.:confused3 If you see a big geeky guy with a bunch of camera equipment trying to pull his grandson out of Silver Creek or off the Christmas Tree, That would be me.:thumbsup2:rotfl2::rotfl: Have a GREAT TRIP:thumbsup2

[DizneyNutz]

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[JoJo1980]

You have it all wrong.:confused3 If you see a big geeky guy with a bunch of camera equipment trying to pull his grandson out of Silver Creek or off the Christmas Tree, That would be me.:thumbsup2:rotfl2::rotfl: Have a GREAT TRIP:thumbsup2

:laughing: okey dokey! Sounds like you've got your hands full :laughing: Hope you have an amazing time too :hug:

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These photos are stunning, that bottom one is beautiful!!! :love:

[yaksack]

Does anyone have a copy of the daily activities in the WL they can post?

[DisneyNDecember]

Does anyone have a copy of the daily activities in the WL they can post?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710310

Here is a great link that has tons of WL info !!:santa::santa::santa:

[JoJo1980]

Crazy question but does anyone have any photos of the gift shop and the goodies that are in it? I love spending a fortune in there when we go and just fancied a drool over some photos :laughing:

[Piglets Mommy]

Crazy question but does anyone have any photos of the gift shop and the goodies that are in it? I love spending a fortune in there when we go and just fancied a drool over some photos :laughing:

I will in Dec., :rolleyes1but that's not going to help you much now. Sorry! Check the WL FAQ thread linked a few posts above. I think there were a few in the first few pages of that.

[yaksack]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710310

here is a great link that has tons of wl info !!:santa::santa::santa:

ty

[zackiedawg]

http://themagicinpixels.com/forum/gallery/pictures/66-120909190225-5.jpeg

[goopysolelady]

Crazy question but does anyone have any photos of the gift shop and the goodies that are in it? I love spending a fortune in there when we go and just fancied a drool over some photos :laughing:

Leaving in 2 days for VWL. Will try to remember to take some photos for you.:tink:

[JoJo1980]

Leaving in 2 days for VWL. Will try to remember to take some photos for you.:tink:

Oooo that would be wonderful - Thankyou so much :hug: Hope you have an amazing holiday!! :wizard:

[Jerry@dvcstore]

Wow, Great Photos.

[DizneyNutz]

But just wanted to share some info with ALL the WL fans.:thumbsup2 If you like the ride SOARIN in EPCOT, the Colonial candle " Holiday Sparkle" is an EXACT replica (scent) of flying over the orange groves on Soarin! We love their candles and ordered some of our favorites for the holiday recently. I opened a jar of the Holiday Sparkle and smelled it and told DW that it "took" me to SOARIN. Then I figured out the EXACT scene. DW concurred that it was the EXACT smell you have flying over the orange grove in SOARIN! Just wanted to share this with all the WL fans. We have previously loved the smell of this candle, but just now made the connection. :cool1:

[TuckandStuiesMom]

BEST. PICTURE. THREAD. EVER.

HUGE THANK YOU to all the contributors here. TOTALLY stoked about our up-coming Holiday Trip!:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes

[topdog]

It's official now. We booked a 10 days trip at WL in Dec 2010. I finally get to see WL with Christmas decoration in person. :banana::banana:

[yaksack]

3 more days until we are there.

[DisneyNDecember]

BEST. PICTURE. THREAD. EVER.

HUGE THANK YOU to all the contributors here. TOTALLY stoked about our up-coming Holiday Trip!:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes:goodvibes

Looks like we have a fellow Wilderness Lodge addict in the making !!!!

My name is DisneyNDecember & yes, I have a WL addiction along with my OCD for all things Disney !!:santa::santa::santa:

[GoofyFairie]

It's official now. We booked a 10 days trip at WL in Dec 2010. I finally get to see WL with Christmas decoration in person. :banana::banana:

That is wonderful topdog! I am on :cloud9: for you and DW! I can't wait to see all your great pics and read your trip report. I hope it is the complete opposite of your last one :scared1: ! Anxiously awaiting .... popcorn::
Dang! It's going to be a long wait!

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

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[mickeymyfavorite]

We will be staying there in Feb 2010, and I'm loving this thread!!! THANK YOU FOR GETTING ME EXCITED!!!!:cheer2:

[topdog]

That is wonderful topdog! I am on :cloud9: for you and DW! I can't wait to see all your great pics and read your trip report. I hope it is the complete opposite of your last one :scared1: ! Anxiously awaiting .... popcorn::
Dang! It's going to be a long wait!

Thanks GF. I already started my PTR. Feel free to chime in. I am going to need all the help I can get.

[maltdisney]

13 more days until I'm back in the lodge!! :)

[yaksack]

We will at the Lodge tomorrow!:drinking1

[Donaldfan81]

Hi everyone. I got back from my first stay at the lodge on Sunday. All I can Say is AMAZING. I love love love the WL and wish I can stay there every trip. :worship::worship:. We stayed in room 4001 and I thought we had a great view.

Here is one of the view and one of the lodge itself that I took

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/IMG_4712_filtered.jpg

and

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[DizneyNutz]

Hi everyone. I got back from my first stay at the lodge on Sunday. All I can Say is AMAZING. I love love love the WL and wish I can stay there every trip. :worship::worship:. We stayed in room 4001 and I thought we had a great view.

Here is one of the view and one of the lodge itself that I took

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/IMG_4712_filtered.jpg

and

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/IMG_4732.jpg

It looks as though we have another WL Groupie.:banana: Great pictures! :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing. These just wet our appetites even more for our upcoming trip.:cool1: Can't wait to see more.:worship: Glad you had a great stay!

[ccigliano]

It looks as though we have another WL Groupie.:banana: Great pictures! :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing. These just wet our appetites even more for our upcoming trip.:cool1: Can't wait to see more.:worship: Glad you had a great stay!

The only problem is - the more groupies we get the harder it will be for us to make our reservations. We should really tone this thread down a bit. Maybe someone can post the infamous DVC dumpster view and say that all the views are like this one. Tell everyone it's the swell woodsy view. ;)

[DizneyNutz]

The only problem is - the more groupies we get the harder it will be for us to make our reservations. We should really tone this thread down a bit. Maybe someone can post the infamous DVC dumpster view and say that all the views are like this one. Tell everyone it's the swell woodsy view. ;)

We don't have this problem anymore, because we realized that the WL is where we want to stay.:cool1: That is why we bought into the VWL.:thumbsup2 We think it is great for EVERYONE to enjoy the happiness of the WL.:thumbsup2 Tone down the thread.:confused: We say CRANK IT UP!:rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl: We LOVE seeing EVERYONES photos of our favorite resort.:love::love::love: I see your next trip is right around the corner also!:cool1: Wishing you and yours a MAGICAL trip.:banana:

[ccigliano]

We don't have this problem anymore, because we realized that the WL is where we want to stay.:cool1: That is why we bought into the VWL.:thumbsup2 We think it is great for EVERYONE to enjoy the happiness of the WL.:thumbsup2 Tone down the thread.:confused: We say CRANK IT UP!:rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl: We LOVE seeing EVERYONES photos of our favorite resort.:love::love::love: I see your next trip is right around the corner also!:cool1: Wishing you and yours a MAGICAL trip.:banana:

You're right DizneyNutz and I think I told you already but I loved it so much I sold my OKW points to buy even more VWL points for the very same reason you did. And yes same to you as we'll be at the Lodge at the same time and here's hoping for nice weather. I can't wait - I am finally staying in 2 bedroom villa.:santa:

[DizneyNutz]

You're right DizneyNutz and I think I told you already but I loved it so much I sold my OKW points to buy even more VWL points for the very same reason you did. And yes same to you as we'll be at the Lodge at the same time and here's hoping for nice weather. I can't wait - I am finally staying in 2 bedroom villa.:santa:

The only problem you and I have is booking 11 months out.:cool1: This is also our first trip with a two bedroom.:thumbsup2 MAGICAL memories for you and yours!pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[Donaldfan81]

Here is one for today. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/Disney%20Sep%2021st/Disney%20Sep%2022nd/Disney%20Sep%2023rd/Disney%20Sep%2024th/IMG_5771_filtered.jpg

[DizneyNutz]

Awesome!:cool1: Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

[DizneyNutz]

Again not the WL, but wanted to share with all you WL Groupies.:cool1:


http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/10/a-model-day-at-the-park/

[ccigliano]

Awesome - I just called Mom in to watch and she loved too. Thanks for posting this.

[DizneyNutz]

Awesome - I just called Mom in to watch and she loved too. Thanks for posting this.

You are welcome!:thumbsup2 It is REALLY cool. :cool1: It kinda gets stuck in your head for all us Disney fans.:rotfl2:

[Diznejen1]

This is a great thread and it is helping me to get even more excited about our Dec trip to WDW and first stay at WL :banana: Thank you all!

[dianne1974]

all of these pictures are great!

[chicagoshannon]

thanks everyone for posting pictures. We just switched our ressies from POP to WL for our February trip. I'm SO excited!

[flea1267]

I'm sooo excited - we switched from POFQ to Wilderness Lodge for our trip in August....DS is beside himself!!! :banana: Can't wait!!! :goodvibes

[Tinks "SS"]

Didn't stay at VWL but got some pics when we were there to eat at WCC! Loved the atmosphere of the lodge. Hope you enjoy a few of the pics i got of this lovely resort!

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Just out the back of the lobby

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Love the waterfalls down to the pool

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Caught this cute little guy walking on the grass by the boat docks. Anybody know what type of bird he is? Will work for a science project still.

[Piglets Mommy]

Beautiful pics! Thanks!

[DizneyNutz]

Didn't stay at VWL but got some pics when we were there to eat at WCC! Loved the atmosphere of the lodge. Hope you enjoy a few of the pics i got of this lovely resort!


http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae318/lalundy_2009/old%20key%20west%2009/Picture093.jpg
Caught this cute little guy walking on the grass by the boat docks. Anybody know what type of bird he is? Will work for a science project still.

That is a "Great Blue Heron"

[Tinks "SS"]

Disneynutz Thank you so much for the info on my cute little bird!! That will definitely make my job easier when i go to help my son with his project. Well, he got to stay out of school for 2 days but got several great pics for his science project.

BTW, just loved your home resort!! I know that we will be adding on within the next couple of years but would like to try some other out before we do that and VWL resort is amazing!

[DizneyNutz]

Disneynutz Thank you so much for the info on my cute little bird!! That will definitely make my job easier when i go to help my son with his project. Well, he got to stay out of school for 2 days but got several great pics for his science project.

BTW, just loved your home resort!! I know that we will be adding on within the next couple of years but would like to try some other out before we do that and VWL resort is amazing!

You are welcome.:thumbsup2 Here is a shot of one we got one year in the tidal marsh behind Disney's Hilton Head Resort. Yeah, we love the WL. :cool1: Good luck with your future add ons wherever you decide. :banana:

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[kanderson89]

Thanks for posting, everyone. These make me very excited for our trip in January. I haven't been to WDW since the mid-1970s when it was only the MK. We stayed at Ft Wilderness and camped. lol. Stepping it up a bit now:cool1:

[DizneyNutz]

Oh are you all in for a treat.:cool1: It is a totally different place now than it was then. Wishing you and yours a MAGICAL trip. pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[MEK]

I just spent 25 minutes scrolling through 1/3 of this thread. There are some absolutely gorgeous photos in here. Thanks to everyone. I am super excited about my upcoming stay at WLV in May. I had dinner at Artist Point in September, walked in, and fell in love with the lodge. I told my DH I "had" to stay here in May. Called at 9am, exactly 90 days out, and my wish was granted. So please, please, please keep posting pictures and I will go back and see the rest of the thread, but I'm going to save it for another day.

[castleofmist]

Does anyone have pictures of the plaques below the Raven and Eagle totem poles? Or does someone know what they say? I found an article with information that the Raven totem pole depicts a "raven pulling the sun, moon and stars from a box to light the darkened world." I am looking to confirm this information and find the same information for the Eagle totem pole. Thanks!

:goodvibes

[DizneyNutz]

Here you go!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/DisneyWorld05042.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/DisneyWorld05044.jpg

[castleofmist]

Thank you so much!!!

[livinthedisneydream]

But just wanted to share some info with ALL the WL fans.:thumbsup2 If you like the ride SOARIN in EPCOT, the Colonial candle " Holiday Sparkle" is an EXACT replica (scent) of flying over the orange groves on Soarin! We love their candles and ordered some of our favorites for the holiday recently. I opened a jar of the Holiday Sparkle and smelled it and told DW that it "took" me to SOARIN. Then I figured out the EXACT scene. DW concurred that it was the EXACT smell you have flying over the orange grove in SOARIN! Just wanted to share this with all the WL fans. We have previously loved the smell of this candle, but just now made the connection. :cool1:

I have been waiting for our local garden/gift stores to put out their holiday candles but came across a large oval shaped holiday sparkle candle at Marshalls today. They had a bunch and they smell just like Soarin! The best part is they were only $10.99! I bought 3 for gifts and one for myself. Oh, and I found these in the Cleveland area/west side. Thanks so much for the tip!:thumbsup2

[zoie101]

Does the bunk bed room sleep 5?
Thanks the pics are all beautiful!

[Piglets Mommy]

Does the bunk bed room sleep 5?
Thanks the pics are all beautiful!

No, 4 is the max (unless you have an infant under 2) in all of the rooms, except for the Deluxe rooms...they will sleep 6 in 2 queens and a Sofa bed.

[ClareH37]

Fantastic photos, I just booked my first ever stay at the WL for next May and can't wait.

[njprincess601]

Fantastic photos, I just booked my first ever stay at the WL for next May and can't wait.

We'll be there in May too! May 12-18. But we're staying in the villas.

[ClareH37]

We'll be there in May too! May 12-18. But we're staying in the villas.

I'm there just for 2 nights (7-9 May) before I move over to the Yacht Club - I'm really looking forward to exploring the resort and taking time out to relax.

[A_NY_Outlaw]

Subbing. Looking forward to this resort- although I'm hoping it's a good follow up from having stayed at the Poly last year!

[gabbyrosebud]

Good Morning Friends!! This question has probably been asked 100 times, but does anyone know the exact date the WL Christmas Tree goes up? My family and I are planning a trip in 2 years and now we're leaning towards Nov/Dec again. We'd love to see that beautiful tree again!! :goodvibes

[Lou-Ann]

I could be wrong, but I have heard lately that it is up for Thanksgiving.

[Piglets Mommy]

Does anybody have any pictures of the decorations yet for this year? I'm down to 17 days now, and am VERY anxious! I'd love a preview to hold me over!!!

[jobie61]

Hi everyone. I got back from my first stay at the lodge on Sunday. All I can Say is AMAZING. I love love love the WL and wish I can stay there every trip. :worship::worship:. We stayed in room 4001 and I thought we had a great view.

Here is one of the view and one of the lodge itself that I took

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/IMG_4712_filtered.jpg

and

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x251/metalaero81/Disney%20Sep%2020th/IMG_4732.jpg

Wow, thats is too funny. We just got back from our trip 10/29 - 11/7 at the Wilderness Lodge. Guess what room we were in, you got it 4001. Thanks for leaving the Light on. What a great view of the electric parade at night.

[DizneyNutz]

Wow, thats is too funny. We just got back from our trip 10/29 - 11/7 at the Wilderness Lodge. Guess what room we were in, you got it 4001. Thanks for leaving the Light on. What a great view of the electric parade at night.

Glad everyone had a great stay.:cool1: We will be there in less than a week!:banana::banana::banana:

[jobie61]

Glad everyone had a great stay.:cool1: We will be there in less than a week!:banana::banana::banana:

You have a great stay. I envy you.

[DizneyNutz]

You have a great stay. I envy you.

Thank You. We are really anticipating it this year, because it will be our oldest daughter's and oldest grandson's first trip ever. It will be our first stay in a 2 bedroom villa. We are staying for a week, but we know it will all pass by too quickly.

[Piglets Mommy]

Good Morning Friends!! This question has probably been asked 100 times, but does anyone know the exact date the WL Christmas Tree goes up? My family and I are planning a trip in 2 years and now we're leaning towards Nov/Dec again. We'd love to see that beautiful tree again!! :goodvibes

This year, I think it went up earlier this week, b/c someone posted a beautiful picture of it on another thread. I'm not sure if that is the norm, but it is usually up by Thanksgiving.

[DisneyNDecember]

DisneyNutz, do you have a link so I can create maid tipping envelopes with Disney characters or the Wilderness Lodge info on them? I had one from last year & I did not save it properly when I purchased my new computer. I can't find a user friendly link???

[DizneyNutz]

DisneyNutz, do you have a link so I can create maid tipping envelopes with Disney characters or the Wilderness Lodge info on them? I had one from last year & I did not save it properly when I purchased my new computer. I can't find a user friendly link???

You should be able to right click on the image and save it to your new computer, if not send us a PM.:thumbsup2

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/wilderness.gif

[DisneyNDecember]

Never mind, I got one !!! :santa::santa::santa:

[DizneyNutz]

Never mind, I got one !!! :santa::santa::santa:

Here's wishing you and yours a MAGICAL trip.pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[DisneyNDecember]

You should be able to right click on the image and save it to your new computer, if not send us a PM.:thumbsup2

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/wilderness.gif


That was what I was looking for !! We used this one last year. :)
I just made a Disney Cars one with Mater, Lightning, & Sally, my son really liked it. But I will save this one because I like this one & that is exactly what I was looking for !!
Have fun on your upcoming trip as well. You really made the anticipation of our trip last year awesome with all your wonderful photos !!! Thank you again !!:santa::santa::santa:

[Nebula]

These pictures are really getting me excited! We were going to do CBR but decided on WL instead, and I'm so glad :D

[ccigliano]

These pictures are really getting me excited! We were going to do CBR but decided on WL instead, and I'm so glad :D

Once you stay at the WL there's no turning back;). Have a wonderful stay!:)

[misha-ginger]

This year, I think it went up earlier this week, b/c someone posted a beautiful picture of it on another thread. I'm not sure if that is the norm, but it is usually up by Thanksgiving.

The decorations went up the night of Nov 19. They were beautiful. We enjoyed our stay at WL (Nov 15-22). Being that close to Magic Kingdom was awesome.

[ttester9612]

You should be able to right click on the image and save it to your new computer, if not send us a PM.:thumbsup2

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/wilderness.gif

I love this....thanks for sharing.

[ttester9612]

Fantastic photos, I just booked my first ever stay at the WL for next May and can't wait.

:thumbsup2 Clare....I'll see you in 6 months.

This will be my first time staying at WLV...I can't wait.

[DizneyNutz]

I love this....thanks for sharing.

You are welcome. Wishing you and yours a Magical trip also!pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: 33 hours for us.:banana: Not that we are even counting down or anything.:rolleyes1:rotfl2:

[heath-and-javens-mom]

DisneyNutz..we will see you there. Our dates are Nov 29th- Dec 5th.:cool1:

[sharibrat]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/IMG_5576a.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/IMG_5577a.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/IMG_5578a.jpg

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http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/teeba/IMG_5601b.jpg

May I ask how you got these fabulous photos of the Lodge lobby? I found the lobby to be too dark for any of my photos (day or night) to really get very good :(

[DizneyNutz]

May I ask how you got these fabulous photos of the Lodge lobby? I found the lobby to be too dark for any of my photos (day or night) to really get very good :(

Thank you for the compliment. I use a DSLR camera (Rebel xti), tripod, longer exposure and shoot in RAW mode so you can lighten if needed in post processing.:thumbsup2

[Mea]

wow we are staying at the BWV will certainly be going to wilderness lodge to check out the decorations thanks for the pictures they are JUST Awesome.

[LaWa]

Thank you for the compliment. I use a DSLR camera (Rebel xti), tripod, longer exposure and shoot in RAW mode so you can lighten if needed in post processing.:thumbsup2

DizneyNutz -

You have made the wait for my trip in December almost bearable. (Get it BEAR-able.) Anyway - Your pictures are phenomenal. :thumbsup2

I hope you are enjoying/will enjoy your trip to WLV. Post some snaps when you get a chance. :surfweb:

Leaving in three weeks. Hope the time flies.

LaWa

[sharibrat]

Thank you for the compliment. I use a DSLR camera (Rebel xti), tripod, longer exposure and shoot in RAW mode so you can lighten if needed in post processing.:thumbsup2

You are quite welcome! You take the kind of photos that I envision and dream of, but all those features are something I have not learned......

[weswife]

Hi,
I rec'd a pin code and upgraded my family to WL!!!!!!:goodvibes My DH loved the look of the WL but our budget allowed us to stay at a mod. We have stayed at the cabins and CBR. Now we are booked for Apr.22-29!!! My DH is happy! I used my code and the same deal only cost $40 more to go from CSR to WL!!!!:thumbsup2
My DD 16 is in a wheelchair so I hope this resort is a good choice for her. The cabins were almost too private and CBR too big. She found it a long "hike" to the food court. We need 2 rooms because my family is 5 plus a cousin. My DD 21 and her cousin share a room. I hope we enjoy our stay there! I would greatly appreciate any advice you have to offer!:goodvibes

This is a great site! I have read alot of the posts from back. Enjoyed the pics.! I am back to pg. 84, still have alot of reading!;)

Oh I forgot to mention we will be there for my DS 11 b-day and my b-day! I will be the big 40!!!:banana: Oh my,,,, but what a great place to celebrate!!!:love:

[Bluenoser]

The pictures are fantastic . . .so much so I changed my reservation today to a split from 14 at CSR to 7 days at WL and 7 days at CSR. LOL I love the tree in the lobby.

[dvcmickey]

Does anyone know if the Photo Pass photographers are hanging around in the lobby for the holidays to take pictures? Not the Professional services you can book... just the "regular" Photo Pass folks that will take a few shots and add them to your Photo Pass card/account. We are heading down for our stay on Friday and I'm thinking about taking some nice clothes to try to get a good Christmas card shot or something. We love the Wilderness Lodge at Christmas!

Thanks!

[Bluenoser]

I never thought of that. What a great idea!

[BarbO1999]

the photo pass people were in the lobby of the Poly this past weekend!

[Piglets Mommy]

Hi,
I rec'd a pin code and upgraded my family to WL!!!!!!:goodvibes My DH loved the look of the WL but our budget allowed us to stay at a mod. We have stayed at the cabins and CBR. Now we are booked for Apr.22-29!!! My DH is happy! I used my code and the same deal only cost $40 more to go from CSR to WL!!!!:thumbsup2
My DD 16 is in a wheelchair so I hope this resort is a good choice for her. The cabins were almost too private and CBR too big. She found it a long "hike" to the food court. We need 2 rooms because my family is 5 plus a cousin. My DD 21 and her cousin share a room. I hope we enjoy our stay there! I would greatly appreciate any advice you have to offer!:goodvibes

This is a great site! I have read alot of the posts from back. Enjoyed the pics.! I am back to pg. 84, still have alot of reading!;)

Oh I forgot to mention we will be there for my DS 11 b-day and my b-day! I will be the big 40!!!:banana: Oh my,,,, but what a great place to celebrate!!!:love:
I think that you will love ther WL. We chose it in Dec. 2007, when my In-laws went with us, due to some mobility issues. THey loved that it was all under one roof, and that they didn't have to go outside to go sit in the lobby, Roaring Forks, etc. It is fairly compact, as far as a Disney Resort goes. Just be aware that sometimes you may have to wait a little longer for a boat that will accomodate your DD's wheelchair, as not all can. You always have the busses, and some of the boats will be fine, but for others, she would have to transfer out of her chair and down a couple steps.
Does anyone know if the Photo Pass photographers are hanging around in the lobby for the holidays to take pictures? Not the Professional services you can book... just the "regular" Photo Pass folks that will take a few shots and add them to your Photo Pass card/account. We are heading down for our stay on Friday and I'm thinking about taking some nice clothes to try to get a good Christmas card shot or something. We love the Wilderness Lodge at Christmas!

Thanks!

I had read in another thread that they were. I am hoping that is the case, as I am planning on doing the same thing. We arrive on Sat.

[weswife]

Thanks for the reply. We are looking very forward to staying at the WL!!!! I am "studying" the resort on here!!!:goodvibes So, we know what to expect!!! Thanks again! :woohoo:

[weswife]

Maybe someone will know on here. Question, will I be able to purchase a b-day cake at the WL? Is there a bakery there? Thanks!

[Piglets Mommy]

Maybe someone will know on here. Question, will I be able to purchase a b-day cake at the WL? Is there a bakery there? Thanks!

I think you can, by calling Private Dining. I don't think they have as many choices as the hotels with bigger bakeries, like the CR and GF, but I think I have seen some cakes ordered from WL on the cake thread over on the dining board. I think they even list the #'s for all of the different bakeries on it, so you can call now to order.

[weswife]

OK thanks!!!! I will have a look!!!! We went for our b-days in 2007 and did not know we could purchase a cake!!! We have since found alot of great info. on here!!!!! Our 2009 trip was greatly improved now our 2010 will be even better!!!!!:goodvibes

[KAT4DISNEY]

I finally have some new photos of the lodge to post! :cool1: These are some from our trip in the first part of November.

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p615142860-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p704810927-5.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p559377784-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1008770127-4.jpg

[njprincess601]

Kathy--
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!! this thread is not making it any easier to wait 5 months...

[Lou-Ann]

Thanks so much for the pictures.... I am enjoying seeing them. :goodvibes

[weswife]

Great pics.!!!! We can't wait for our 1st stay at the WL!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[Piglets Mommy]

Beautiful!
Thanks!

[Nebula]

Will March EVER get here? Those pictures are stunning!

[ccigliano]

KAT4DISNEY Beautiful Pictures. I am going to use my tripod this time. I can't wait!!!!!

[LaWa]

Just wanted to mention that

I CANNOT WAIT TO GET TO WL!!

Only two more weeks. The weather just turned cold here, and maybe that's why I'm excited.

See ya all there! I'll post my photopass pictures from the lobby when I get home.

LaWa

[DisneyNDecember]

Well, guys, in 5 more days, it will be our 2nd visit to the Wilderness Lodge !! I will be sure to share many photos with you when I return, I believe our fellow buddy, DisneyNutz, is currently there right now if I am not mistaken, so he will have more awesome photos to share when he returns also !!! I could stare at his photos for hours !!!! :santa::santa::santa:

[DizneyNutz]

Well, guys, in 5 more days, it will be our 2nd visit to the Wilderness Lodge !! I will be sure to share many photos with you when I return, I believe our fellow buddy, DisneyNutz, is currently there right now if I am not mistaken, so he will have more awesome photos to share when he returns also !!! I could stare at his photos for hours !!!! :santa::santa::santa:

We returned yesterday evening. We were there for a week. I believe I had mentioned that we were taking our oldest grandson (almost 3 Years old) and his mom on their first ever trip. I carried several pounds of Camera gear and a camcorder every day (not to mention him often times), but could not get away and find time on this trip for photos other than of him enjoying WDW and meeting the characters. Although I didn't get to walk around taking photos of the lodge this trip, it was well worth it for me to see him experience it all. By the way, we were very dissapointed that the waterfall out back was not lit at all our entire trip. Anyhow DisneyNDecember you will have to take enough for the both of us. Wishing you and yours the most magical trip.pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[Cynthia in SC]

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, We'll be there TOMORROW!!! This thread is going to make it even harder to sleep tonight.

[mcrabeck]

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, We'll be there TOMORROW!!! This thread is going to make it even harder to sleep tonight.



Have a great trip Cynthia! We will be there in 3 weeks and can't wait either!:cool1:

[DisneyNDecember]

We returned yesterday evening. We were there for a week. I believe I had mentioned that we were taking our oldest grandson (almost 3 Years old) and his mom on their first ever trip. I carried several pounds of Camera gear and a camcorder every day (not to mention him often times), but could not get away and find time on this trip for photos other than of him enjoying WDW and meeting the characters. Although I didn't get to walk around taking photos of the lodge this trip, it was well worth it for me to see him experience it all. By the way, we were very dissapointed that the waterfall out back was not lit at all our entire trip. Anyhow DisneyNDecember you will have to take enough for the both of us. Wishing you and yours the most magical trip.pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

Glad you had a great trip, you had more important moments to capture on that camera of yours, that little grandson !!

I wonder why the waterfall was not lit? Probably the same reason the Lights of Wonder at Epcot was discontinued?? I am still having a hard time letting that one go. :santa::santa::santa:

[DizneyNutz]

Glad you had a great trip, you had more important moments to capture on that camera of yours, that little grandson !!

I wonder why the waterfall was not lit? Probably the same reason the Lights of Wonder at Epcot was discontinued?? I am still having a hard time letting that one go. :santa::santa::santa:

Yeah there have been some changes this year. We have been to WDW in December now about 5 times and Epcot didn't look the same without L.O.W. even though the big tree is still there. The waterfall not being lit was a real bummer also. That was one of the things I loved to shoot out back of the lodge. I miss not having walked around the lodge for some shots, especially since I had a new lens for this trip. Anytime Andrew was awake he was ready to "go ride rides" and anytime he was down for a nap or for the night, I was recharging from carrying all the camera gear and sometimes him (35-40lbs). I have never needed a recharge time except overnight before going on this trip. Andrew is a total "ride junkie" and his favorite was Goofy's Barnstormer. He rode that roller coaster 20 times in three trips to the MK. We would put our arm around the back of his head to stabilize it, but other than that he would just jump in the cart and hang on to the hand bar. He would even make the WOO holler in the drops and curves like he heard other people doing. He loved, loved, loved, the drops and sharp banking turns and I got a few photos of him doing that. The ride would be over and pulling into the station for unload and he would already be asking if someone would ride roller coaster with him again. We would have to finally say enough and drag him away crying for more after about six or seven trips around on that ride. His feet would hit the floor in the morning asking if we could ride roller coaster? We tried to make him happy by riding other rides and he would ride them several times and often ask about roller coaster again. There is no doubt in my mind he would have loved Big Thunder Mountain, but he is a couple months shy of 3 years old and he is tall at 37". I don't know of any 2 year olds tall enough to meet the 40" requirement, so he will just have to wait for a future trip. He also had a meltdown in AK when he saw the Primeval Whirl and we told him he couldn't go on it. Good thing I love them also, so when he gets tall enough we can hit them all.

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my pictures! :goodvibes

Here are a few more:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p762908297-4.jpg

Hidden Mickey:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p456953639-4.jpg

Villas Lobby:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p608895074-5.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p679744859-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p580267250-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1065705534-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p810349972-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p999040842-4.jpg

[DisneyNDecember]

DisneyNutz, I loved reading about your grandson.
My son & I are both roller coaster junkies so I feel his love for the rides !! My son's first coaster ride was Big Thunder Mountain railroad & I still have the Mickey train that we bought in the store afterwards because he carried it around in his hand the entire day after that. He is now 14 & I will always see him at at that age carrying that little train around in his hands!!

I am glad you had a great trip, but now you need a vacation from the vacation, huh??

I know I am going to have the same thoughts about the Lights of Wonder, I sent Disney a "nice" email with my sadness about not putting them up this year. I LOVED being able to sit on a bench & watch the lights, enjoy the music, & soak up the tree all in that special spot at Epcot, so I am very saddened about that choice by Disney.

Have fun planning your next vacation !!!
:santa::santa::santa:

[KAT4DISNEY]

We returned yesterday evening. We were there for a week. I believe I had mentioned that we were taking our oldest grandson (almost 3 Years old) and his mom on their first ever trip. I carried several pounds of Camera gear and a camcorder every day (not to mention him often times), but could not get away and find time on this trip for photos other than of him enjoying WDW and meeting the characters. Although I didn't get to walk around taking photos of the lodge this trip, it was well worth it for me to see him experience it all. By the way, we were very dissapointed that the waterfall out back was not lit at all our entire trip. Anyhow DisneyNDecember you will have to take enough for the both of us. Wishing you and yours the most magical trip.pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

Sounds like you had a nice trip DizneyNutz even if you didn't get to do your normal photography. On our trip it seemed like the only think I got a chance to take pictures of was some at the lodge. We had our longest stay at WDW and I took my fewest pictures. :confused3 Part of having more people with us I think.

But - the waterfall light was working in November!

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p827509279-4.jpg

[DisneyNDecember]

WOW Kat4Disney, GREAT photos !!!!!! You are
completing fueling my WL addiction !!! I am leaving in 4 days, actually 3 because I don't count today, our flight leaves at 6:20 AM on Thursday for 9 days at Disney, woo hoo !!!!:banana:

:santa::santa::santa:

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks DisneyNDecember!

Lucky you to be heading down there!!!! I've already been planning when to go back. :rotfl:

[DisneyNDecember]

Thanks DisneyNDecember!

Lucky you to be heading down there!!!! I've already been planning when to go back. :rotfl:


I hope the waterfall lighting is on when we are there in 4 days. I am already upset about the Lights of Wonder, but I am trying to let that go. :headache:

I too am already planning my next December trip & I have not even finished this one !!! :santa::santa::santa:

[DizneyNutz]

Sounds like you had a nice trip DizneyNutz even if you didn't get to do your normal photography. On our trip it seemed like the only think I got a chance to take pictures of was some at the lodge. We had our longest stay at WDW and I took my fewest pictures. :confused3 Part of having more people with us I think.

But - the waterfall light was working in November!

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p827509279-4.jpg

Yes we did have a great time and developed many new memories of the lodge. I believe you are correct about having more people with you, especially if they have never visited before. Your pictures are awesome by the way and thanks for sharing them. We are also already planning our next December trip and also trying to figure out how how to possibly squeeze in an early summer trip around other commitments I have coming up.

I hope the waterfall lighting is on when we are there in 4 days. I am already upset about the Lights of Wonder, but I am trying to let that go. :headache:

I too am already planning my next December trip & I have not even finished this one !!! :santa::santa::santa:

Here's wishing the waterfall lights on for your trip.:thumbsup2 We did get to ride the newly refurbished Space Mountain 3 times, EE twice and BTMR once, so I got in my ride fix even if I didn't manage to take many photos. Have a great trip.:cool1:

[weswife]

Thanks for sharing the pics.!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2 Love it!!! I can't wait to go in Apr.!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[tea pot]

WOW Kat and DizneyNutz Your pictures are fabulous
We just got back and boy can you guys really Capture the Magic :wizard:

Sorry to say I agree I was disappointed about the Epcot lights it just wasn't the same and the crowds were very heavy at times.

But staying focus on the positive this visit I planned time to just sit in the lobby and enjoy the beautiful tree and the resort and thanks to your pics Kat I ran around and found all the little hide aways you shared with us.

Merry Christmas :santa:

[monetnj]

Posted a High-Dynamic Range photo over in the BC thread, so had to do it for my VWL home. The rest are from inside the Villas lobby. Taken tonight.

http://gallery.me.com/monetnj/100268/DSC_0088_89_90_HDR/web.jpg?ver=12616106810001

http://gallery.me.com/monetnj/100268/DSC_0097/web.jpg?ver=12616110010001

http://gallery.me.com/monetnj/100268/DSC_0104/web.jpg?ver=12616110040001

http://gallery.me.com/monetnj/100268/DSC_0111/web.jpg?ver=12616109980001

[DizneyNutz]

WOW Kat and DizneyNutz Your pictures are fabulous
We just got back and boy can you guys really Capture the Magic :wizard:

Sorry to say I agree I was disappointed about the Epcot lights it just wasn't the same and the crowds were very heavy at times.

But staying focus on the positive this visit I planned time to just sit in the lobby and enjoy the beautiful tree and the resort and thanks to your pics Kat I ran around and found all the little hide aways you shared with us.

Merry Christmas :santa:

Thank You very much. Glad you had a great time and enjoyed the lodge.:thumbsup2 I miss not coming back with a bunch of new photos, but wouldn't have traded it for the memories that we gained having our grandson see it for his first time. I can always take more photos later, but the experiences can't be relived. Looking forward to our next trip.:cool1:

[DizneyNutz]

Posted a High-Dynamic Range photo over in the BC thread, so had to do it for my VWL home. The rest are from inside the Villas lobby. Taken tonight.

Thanks for sharing.:thumbsup2 Your photos are great! Hoping you had a great trip.:cool1:

[Microcell]

The pictures are beautiful! Kind of sad we won't be there during Christmas, but excited all the same about going at all!

[kanderson89]

Thanks, everyone, for posting such nice photos. I can't believe I'll be there a week from today!:banana:

[njprincess601]

May needs to come faster!!! 4 months isn't close enough!

[disadventurer]

Everyone's pictures are fabulous!!:thumbsup2 Finally made our decision to stay at WL January 19-22, 2010 for our 30th anniversary. We are sOOOOOOOO excited and your pictures and thoughts are wonderful. Thanks so much for helping us decide!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Everyone's pictures are fabulous!!:thumbsup2 Finally made our decision to stay at WL January 19-22, 2010 for our 30th anniversary. We are sOOOOOOOO excited and your pictures and thoughts are wonderful. Thanks so much for helping us decide!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

Great choice! Happy anniversary and I hope you love the lodge as much as we do. :lovestruc

[padisneyfour]

Loving the pics! we are doing a vow renewal at disney for our 20th anniversary in july 2010 and have booked our first stay at club level at HM suite at WL. I am excited, even if it is only a couple of days....:goodvibes

[Lou-Ann]

I cannot imagine a nicer place to do something that special. May it be perfect for you.

[padisneyfour]

I cannot imagine a nicer place to do something that special. May it be perfect for you.

Thank you.:goodvibes... we are staying at diiferent resort with family all week but wanted a couple of us days too..

[Jerry@dvcstore]

This is one huge thread. I love the Pictures.

[torian]

When we went during that time, we stayed at the Poly, but went over to WL for dinner and breakfast on two seperate days...and since we knew this would be the resort we'd be staying at for our next trip, we took some pics!

From the dock/path:
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Heading to dinner:
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Artist Point:
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The lobby:
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Exploring the grounds:
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[disadventurer]

Those pictures are just awesome!! I'm convinced we made the right choice now, for sure. Thanks so much for sharing. Anymore??:thumbsup2

[torian]

Those pictures are just awesome!! I'm convinced we made the right choice now, for sure. Thanks so much for sharing. Anymore??:thumbsup2

I have some from our last day when we went to WCC for breakfast :)

[disadventurer]

That's great. Bring'em on!!

[nathanyell]

Thanks for the pictures, Torian!

Making me even more excited!!!

Brian

[disadventurer]

The light fixture shots are awesome; especially the one with the pine needles. You have a creative eye--my DH will appreciate them as well. Love the theme of the WL.:thumbsup2

[tea pot]

The light fixture shots are awesome; especially the one with the pine needles. You have a creative eye--my DH will appreciate them as well. Love the theme of the WL.:thumbsup2

A big Ditto :thumbsup2

What a great Christmas Card that would make !

torian Love your Pictures ! thanks so much :flower3:

[torian]

Thanks for the kind words!

My DH actually took these pictures - actually most of the pictures - and I agree, he's really, really good!


Here are the ones I promised:

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[disadventurer]

The pictures are outstanding!! Love the totems. DS21 is going to school in Anchorage, AK and the totems are exactly what you see there!! It's that keen eye you have that wakes us up to something everyone may take for granted as they just walk by. Thanks for sharing again. So excited to go next week and look more closely. This time--no children. Very strange, but excited as well. Please keep them coming. Hope Disney takes notice of your imagination!! :thumbsup2

[Adistar]

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How do you get such superb lighting in your photos? What do you shoot with and what settings are you shooting in? These pictures are absolutely gorgeous, better than the photos disney has up!

[sharonW]

AWESOME PICS....just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[DizneyNutz]

How do you get such superb lighting in your photos? What do you shoot with and what settings are you shooting in? These pictures are absolutely gorgeous, better than the photos disney has up!

You are too kind.:goodvibes They were taken with the Canon Rebel xti a little over a year ago. It's kind of funny looking at them now, because they look a little drab to me now. Not sure of the exact settings without going back and digging them up, but definately longer exposures using a tripod and remote release. You have to set up and scan looking for oncoming people before tripping the release to get a photo without people walking into the picture. I had a brand new lens that I really wanted to try out on our last trip this past Dec. but the lights were not on in the fountain and we had our grandson on his first trip so I took very few photos of anything but him. Looking forward to this Dec. We are already booked.:cool1:

[Adistar]

You are too kind.:goodvibes They were taken with the Canon Rebel xti a little over a year ago. It's kind of funny looking at them now, because they look a little drab to me now. Not sure of the exact settings without going back and digging them up, but definately longer exposures using a tripod and remote release. You have to set up and scan looking for oncoming people before tripping the release to get a photo without people walking into the picture. I had a brand new lens that I really wanted to try out on our last trip this past Dec. but the lights were not on in the fountain and we had our grandson on his first trip so I took very few photos of anything but him. Looking forward to this Dec. We are already booked.:cool1:

good to know! I have been shooting with an XTI for about a year now. I'll def have to remember my tripod when I am back in WDW this may. what lens(es) are you using? I'm looking into buying the "nifty 50" as everyone calls it to do some portrait work. What is your most fave lens to bring to disney?

[blossomz]

Wow..that is a beautiful photo!:worship:

[DizneyNutz]

good to know! I have been shooting with an XTI for about a year now. I'll def have to remember my tripod when I am back in WDW this may. what lens(es) are you using? I'm looking into buying the "nifty 50" as everyone calls it to do some portrait work. What is your most fave lens to bring to disney?

I have the 50 that I wish I had never bought just because I have probably only attached it a couple of times. I have the 85mm f/1.8 that is really great for portraits and rarely use it either. I am not a photographer, so I rarely use my camera except on trips or birthdays, etc. My most used lens and the one the photos you mentioned were taken with was a 18-55mm f3.5 I believe. The new lens that will now be my favorite is the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM. That is AWESOME and I can't wait to use it at Disney.:thumbsup2

[musclemouse]

Those photos are gorgeous! I think we may be changing our resort from CR to WL. lol

[DizneyNutz]

Those photos are gorgeous! I think we may be changing our resort from CR to WL. lol

At least hop on the boat and go over and check it out.:thumbsup2

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[KAT4DISNEY]

Getting back with a few more from November.

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From our Villas balcony:

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Looking up at our Villa:

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[DizneyNutz]

Getting back with a few more from November.

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From our Villas balcony:

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Looking up at our Villa:

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GREAT photos KAT!:cool1: We took our grandson (almost 3) for his first trip to WDW this past year and upon seeing the hoof prints in the concrete he called them "toe tracks" so know we will forever know them to be toe tracks. He was so cute. He actually got down on all fours trying to walk in them.:rotfl2: Thanks for your wonderful pictures.:thumbsup2

[Nicole786]

Getting back with a few more from November.

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p927337968-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p897240460-4.jpg

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From our Villas balcony:

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http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p834235431-4.jpg

Looking up at our Villa:

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Great photos! Which lens are you using?

[es45]

Beautiful photos; thanks!

[LittleMissMagic]

A few from our stay Dec 30, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010

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[LittleMissMagic]

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[LittleMissMagic]

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[LittleMissMagic]

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View of the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge Pool

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[LittleMissMagic]

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[LittleMissMagic]

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[LittleMissMagic]

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[ccigliano]

Thanks LittleMissMagic. I really needed my Wilderness Lodge fix today. My next two trips are AKV (Kidani - Savannah view) and BLT lake view. I hope I don't miss my WL too much.

[LittleMissMagic]

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[MEK]

Thanks for all the great pics LittleMissMagic. Really makes me look forward to my trip in May. Can't wait!

[knightqueen]

Great pics. I really think I know where I'm going to stay now.

[kayleesmomxo]

WOW!!!:goodvibes This thread is AWESOME:thumbsup2 I had booked us at CBR but after I showed DHpirate: these pics, he said I could call and change to WL:banana::banana::banana: YAY!!! I can't wait!!! It's gonna take FOREVER for September to get here now:rotfl:

[wdwthanksgiving]

i have read that the rooms are tired and worn - i had put that question out on the main board and got 6 or 7 responses that, yes they were like a motel 8!
then i got a response saying the rooms had been redone in 2005
is that correct?
thanks!:confused3

[kayleesmomxo]

i have read that the rooms are tired and worn - i had put that question out on the main board and got 6 or 7 responses that, yes they were like a motel 8!
then i got a response saying the rooms had been redone in 2005
is that correct?
thanks!:confused3

Hmmm...:confused3I would like to know this as well. Does anyone know for sure???

[Adistar]

Hmmm...:confused3I would like to know this as well. Does anyone know for sure???

I haven't been there since 06 but I didn't feel like that at all. We couldn't say enough good things about our stay at WL, we loved it.

[kayleesmomxo]

I haven't been there since 06 but I didn't feel like that at all. We couldn't say enough good things about our stay at WL, we loved it.

Thanks!!!:thumbsup2 We are calling today and switching from CBR to WL:cool1: :banana::banana:

[Adistar]

Thanks!!!:thumbsup2 We are calling today and switching from CBR to WL:cool1: :banana::banana:


I think you will love it! The location can't be beat, its secluded which is nice but not too far away either. We loved the boat rides to and from the magic kingdom and my DS loved the decor. We are an outdoorsy camping family so the decor was right up our alley. Good luck!

[kayleesmomxo]

I think you will love it! The location can't be beat, its secluded which is nice but not too far away either. We loved the boat rides to and from the magic kingdom and my DS loved the decor. We are an outdoorsy camping family so the decor was right up our alley. Good luck!

Thanks:thumbsup2 My DD is 3 and she LOVES Magic Kingdom so I think the location will be great!:goodvibes We are an outdoorsy family as well and I just LOVED all the pictures of the lodge.:) Just Beautiful! I think I'm going to drive my family nuts waiting until Sept:rotfl:

[LittleMissMagic]

i have read that the rooms are tired and worn - i had put that question out on the main board and got 6 or 7 responses that, yes they were like a motel 8!
then i got a response saying the rooms had been redone in 2005
is that correct?
thanks!:confused3

We just got back, and our room was in great shape. I'm not sure when they were redone, but it must've been recently. They've been upgraded to include the newest electronics - 30" flat screen tv, iHome, coffee maker (coffee's not that good, though). The lighting was nice, and it was very spacious. It is far from being on the same scale as a motel 8.

[sharadoc]

Thank you to everyone for posting so many wonderful photos on this thread. We were able to switch to a 1BR Villa for our Christmas trip next year and couldn't be more excited!! :banana: We're leaving in a week for our annual January trip to BWV, and I keep thinking about WL instead!!

[Madformickey]

Thank you everyone for all your pics and memories. We are Staying at WL in september for 10 nights. It will be our first trip At Wl and it gets more exciting everyday that i look at theses pics.

[nathanyell]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eq9oGXxnjAY/S2WWANgeSwI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Eb3bWCKC5RE/s800/411.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_eq9oGXxnjAY/S2WWC5VMP5I/AAAAAAAAAs8/BGbiCwBsMkg/s800/412.JPG

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http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eq9oGXxnjAY/S2WVv6abB3I/AAAAAAAAAso/Oxj1RzmrUVg/s800/258.JPG
View from room 7085 :-)

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[sidious]

Some serious photographers in this post

[Disney_momto2]

Keep the pictures coming, please

[Brenner965]

Some serious photographers in this postIndeed!

[Disney_momto2]

Thanks

[nathanyell]

Disney_momto2:

"Anyone have pics of what you see in a Standard view room"

Ive been looking for some. I know they are in the main WL thread, but will keep looking.

Brian

FOUND ONE!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34477281&postcount=203

This one is in the North Wing.

[Nicole786]

My brother and I had a standard room in May 2009. My brother strongly opposes paying more money for the view (unless its AKL) so we lucked out when the Standard room became available. I really enjoyed the savings, and since we don't hang out on the balcony the only thing I requested was that we be close to the lobby. When we checked in, We had the most AWESOME CM who was helping us. Our original room was going to be overlooking the service area, but since I had heard about the noise, I asked him if a different one was going to be available even if it was further from the lobby, we were willing to wait. He hooked us up! Not an upgrade, but we loved this room! Here is a sorta picture of our view through the curtains (its of the roof, but not the same infamous roof room)

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/nlaskin/DIS/IMG_0016.jpg

But I think we had an awesome "view" when we just went outside our front door!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/nlaskin/DIS/IMG_0149.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/nlaskin/DIS/IMG_0160.jpg

We were thrilled!!

We are booked at WL February 17 (2 Weeks from today!!!) for little brothers 18th birthday. We have a woods view because we couldn't get standard, we're hoping for another great room!

[weswife]

Great pics.!!!!! We are so excited for our 1st stay at the WL!!!!!!! Hurry up April!:cool1:

[klwdisney]

These pictures are GREAT!! We're looking to stay at the WL for the first time ever (we've never even visited it!) 11/26/11 - 12/3/11. I am now literally counting down!!

One question... can you see the MK fireworks from anywhere on the WL property? Like the beach perhaps?

[MEK]

nathanyell....those are some beautiful pictures. I can't wait to try my hand at some photos when I visit in May!

[momof3lovebugs]

Ahhhhhhh, this is such a beautiful place....I can't wait to go there in October! :cool1:

[ethansmommy]

Does anyone have any recent photos of a studio at the villas? We are thinking of swithching to a studio from a woods view. I checked allears but the photos seem really dated.
~Jen

[HunnyJar]

What great pictures! I can't wait to stay there! Only two more weeks to go! :goodvibes

[zackiedawg]

Here's a few wide angle lobby shots from last week when I was there:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/121689656/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/121689657/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/121689658/original.jpg

[Nicole786]

Looking at the pictures giggling with excitement!! 11 Days!!

[momof3lovebugs]

Beautiful lobby shots! Zackie! :goodvibes

[KAT4DISNEY]

GREAT photos KAT!:cool1: We took our grandson (almost 3) for his first trip to WDW this past year and upon seeing the hoof prints in the concrete he called them "toe tracks" so know we will forever know them to be toe tracks. He was so cute. He actually got down on all fours trying to walk in them.:rotfl2: Thanks for your wonderful pictures.:thumbsup2

Just getting back to this thread - love the "toe tracks" DizneyNutz! Thanks for the compliments on the photos! :goodvibes

Great photos! Which lens are you using?

Thank you Nicole786! Sorry I was so long in answering this. Many of the photos were taken with the 28-135mm f/4 Minolta and the really wide angle ones with the 12-24mm Sigma.

These pictures are GREAT!! We're looking to stay at the WL for the first time ever (we've never even visited it!) 11/26/11 - 12/3/11. I am now literally counting down!!

One question... can you see the MK fireworks from anywhere on the WL property? Like the beach perhaps?

Yes you can! We watched the MVMCP fireworks a couple of nights from the beach and I believe DizneyNutz had posted some firework shots taken from the large balcony at the front of the lodge.

Here's a couple of quick shots from the beach:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p284416663-4.jpg

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p462218353-4.jpg

Does anyone have any recent photos of a studio at the villas? We are thinking of swithching to a studio from a woods view. I checked allears but the photos seem really dated.
~Jen

Here's a couple from our room in Nov. We had a 2 BR lockoff which means one half of it was a studio that connected to a 1BR. While we were there they were beginning to switch out the TV's to flat panels. I think I've heard that is completed.

VWL Studio sofa sleeper and bed:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p678812680-4.jpg

VWL Studio TV armoir and table. This shows the connecting door to the 1BR which of course would be locked if you only had the studio. There are two chairs for the table but we used one to prop open the door.

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p752555271-4.jpg

VWL Studio Vanity and closet:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p956777119-4.jpg

VWL Studio Kitchenette:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p818497017-4.jpg

VWL Studio Bathroom:

http://KDLarson.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p538582648-5.jpg

[momof3lovebugs]

Ooooooooooh! Aaaaaaaaaaah! I love the fireworks pics! I was wondering if you could see them from anywhere on the resort grounds!! :cool1: Thanks for posting those!! We will be going in October! :cool1:

[KAT4DISNEY]

Ooooooooooh! Aaaaaaaaaaah! I love the fireworks pics! I was wondering if you could see them from anywhere on the resort grounds!! :cool1: Thanks for posting those!! We will be going in October! :cool1:

You're welcome! :goodvibes

[ethansmommy]

KAT4DISNEY, Thank you so much for the photos of the studio. This is exactly what I was looking for!
~Jen

[KAT4DISNEY]

KAT4DISNEY, Thank you so much for the photos of the studio. This is exactly what I was looking for!
~Jen

You are welcome Jen. Funny thing - I took these photos before my nephew - Ethan - arrived to stay in the room! :goodvibes

[klwdisney]

Thank you so much for the fireworks pics!!!!



I am getting so excited for our trip to the WL next year from looking at these pictures!!

Soooooooo does anyone have any WL "Food Porn" pictures??? :rolleyes1

[weswife]

Great pics.!!!!!!! Can't wait for our trip!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[kayleesmomxo]

Oh.....I am LOVING these pictures!!!! :thumbsup2 I can't wait for our trip now!!! :cool1::cool1::banana::banana::banana::banana::ban ana::banana:

Keep them coming!!! :goodvibes

[ppan77]

subbing!!popcorn::

[DisneyNDecember]

Thank you so much for the fireworks pics!!!!



I am getting so excited for our trip to the WL next year from looking at these pictures!!

Soooooooo does anyone have any WL "Food Porn" pictures??? :rolleyes1

WL Food Porn Dessert Pictures-- here you go !!! These are from the Whispering Canyon Cafe-- so yum !!!!!!!!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc253/LisaLMoore/Vacation2009019.jpg

:santa::santa::santa:

[PrincessYessenia]

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp324/babygurl6709/520-1-1.jpg

[cosmos]

Wilderness Lodge Lobby:

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl1.jpg

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl6.jpg

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl3.jpg

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl4.jpg

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl5.jpg

http://www.kosmas.org/images/dis/wl2.jpg

[momof3lovebugs]

beautiful shots, Cosmos!! :goodvibes

[disadventurer]

Makes me sigh!! Great pics. Wish I was there right NOW:wizard::wizard:

[kmccartney]

COSMOS those are beautiful. We are staying at WL for the first time in August and I am so excited!:banana: Thank you for great picutres!

[PrincessYessenia]

Bear tracks in the sidewalk
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp324/babygurl6709/536.jpg

[disadventurer]

What a cute picture. Do you happen to remember where the tracks were located?? TIA:goodvibes:goodvibes

[DizneyNutz]

What a cute picture. Do you happen to remember where the tracks were located?? TIA:goodvibes:goodvibes

There are tracks of all kinds just about everywhere there is concrete! Our DGS (3) delighted in everyone of them and spotted the "toe tracks" immediately! Looks like all the animals were stirring when the sidewalks/walkways were being poured! Also, when walking along at night, listen out for the "crickets" even in December! :goodvibes

[PrincessYessenia]

What a cute picture. Do you happen to remember where the tracks were located?? TIA:goodvibes:goodvibes

There are tracks of all kinds just about everywhere there is concrete! Our DGS (3) delighted in everyone of them and spotted the "toe tracks" immediately! Looks like all the animals were stirring when the sidewalks/walkways were being poured! Also, when walking along at night, listen out for the "crickets" even in December! :goodvibes

These prints in particular were on the trail from the WL pool to the VWL pool. And as DizneyNutz said, more prints can't be found all over the outside of the resort. It's fun to figure out the different animal tracks.

[PrincessYessenia]

What a cute picture. Do you happen to remember where the tracks were located?? TIA:goodvibes:goodvibes

There are tracks of all kinds just about everywhere there is concrete! Our DGS (3) delighted in everyone of them and spotted the "toe tracks" immediately! Looks like all the animals were stirring when the sidewalks/walkways were being poured! Also, when walking along at night, listen out for the "crickets" even in December! :goodvibes

These prints in particular were on the trail from the WL pool to the VWL pool. And as DizneyNutz said, more prints can't be found all over the outside of the resort. I think it's fun to figure out the different animal tracks when you find them.

[cherylsmike]

We are booked at WL for our August trip. I just spent the entire evening going through this thread and loved all the photos. I have a Nikon D90 and am hoping to make the most of it on this trip (and maybe learn a few new tricks with PE7). It is such a beautiful resort and I know my DH is excited. We had origianlly booked CSR, but when we changed dates CSR wasn't available. We didn't tell the kids we upgraded so it will be a surprise. Thank you to all those that have posted their photos...thank you for a wonderful evening of magical dreams :cloud9:

[cosmos]

We are booked at WL for our August trip. I just spent the entire evening going through this thread and loved all the photos. I have a Nikon D90 and am hoping to make the most of it on this trip (and maybe learn a few new tricks with PE7). It is such a beautiful resort and I know my DH is excited. We had origianlly booked CSR, but when we changed dates CSR wasn't available. We didn't tell the kids we upgraded so it will be a surprise. Thank you to all those that have posted their photos...thank you for a wonderful evening of magical dreams :cloud9:

Cherylsmike,

WL is a wonderful resort; I think you and your family will have a great time there.



Since you are bringing your camera take advantage of the many photo opportunities there. Here are just a few:

Have a cast member take a photo (with your camera) of your family rubbing the nose of the bear (old WL tradition bringing good luck) on the totem pole in front of the mercantile.
Pose for a family shot on the bridge in front of the waterfall down by the pool (outside the door at the bottom of the ramp).
Pose for a family shot on the bridge over the stream in the lobby area. Sometimes there is a PhotoPass photographer setup by the bridge in the evenings. They always have taken a photo with my camera when asked.
I’m not sure if Whispering Canyon restaurant has replaced their six foot cardboard cut out photo of a ketchup bottle, but if they have stop by during the day before they open and have your photo taken next to the bottle. At Whispering Canyon when you ask for ketchup everyone in the restaurant brings a bottle of ketchup to you. You might end up with 15 bottles at your table.
WL has many activities. One of my daughter’s favorites is to play “Smarter than a Lifeguard” at the pool. She has won some nice prizes.

Have a great trip!

--cosmos

:goodvibes

[weswife]

Thanks for the info.!!!! We are waiting for Apr.!! This will be our 1st stay at WL!!!!!:goodvibes

[cherylsmike]

Cosmos...thank you for the tips. I am reading through my camera manual since I have run out of trip details to plan. Starting with your suggestions I think I will make a list of all the places/events of which I would like a photo. Thanks again.

[Cinderella16]

Great pictures!!! I cannot wait to see it all in person soon! :yay:

[jeepgirl30]

Great pictures!!! I cannot wait to see it all in person soon! :yay:

Me too!!! This thread has really made me confident on my pick this time.

[wyonative78]

These are photos from our honeymoon trip in November of 2007. We love WL! Enjoy! :thumbsup2

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0msvsSt-QI/AAAAAAAAEHE/G2hxD93Q7Mk/s800/DSCN0382.JPG

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[torian]

These are photos from our honeymoon trip in November of 2007. We love WL! Enjoy! :thumbsup2

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0nSfsSuFZI/AAAAAAAAFIs/Y-SYhw9_0eg/s800/DSCN0996.JPG


THIS is what I'm looking forward to seeing in Nov-Dec 2010!:cool1::cool1:

[mickeyluvncwgrl]

December 2008

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/wvcowgirl15/MegsDisneyPictures132.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/wvcowgirl15/MegsDisneyPictures135.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/wvcowgirl15/MegsDisneyPictures140.jpg

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http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/wvcowgirl15/MegsDisneyPictures376.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz276/wvcowgirl15/MegsDisneyPictures324.jpg

Sorry these are a tad blurry

[GoofyFairie]

These are photos from our honeymoon trip in November of 2007. We love WL! Enjoy! :thumbsup2

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0msvsSt-QI/AAAAAAAAEHE/G2hxD93Q7Mk/s800/DSCN0382.JPG



I LOVE this photo! :cloud9:

[momof3lovebugs]

I LOVE this photo! :cloud9:
me too! So does my dd who is looking over my shoulder! :cutie:

[wyonative78]

I LOVE this photo! :cloud9:

me too! So does my dd who is looking over my shoulder! :cutie:

WL is just breathtaking in the early morning. It's hard to take a bad photo! :)

[kmccartney]

We are staying at WL for the first time in August. We are so excited to be staying there it looks so beautiful. I cannot wait!!!

[knightqueen]

These are photos from our honeymoon trip in November of 2007. We love WL! Enjoy! :thumbsup2

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0msvsSt-QI/AAAAAAAAEHE/G2hxD93Q7Mk/s800/DSCN0382.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0mssMSt-PI/AAAAAAAAEG8/5a2z6DWEyWw/s800/DSCN0381.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0ms2sSt-TI/AAAAAAAAEHc/46oVxMwvpfM/s800/DSCN0385.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0ms58St-UI/AAAAAAAAEHk/FE2__HgZ5ys/s800/DSCN0386.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gESMZKieNbQ/R0nSfsSuFZI/AAAAAAAAFIs/Y-SYhw9_0eg/s800/DSCN0996.JPG

Outstanding shots wyonative78. I think these just made up my mind about our early Dec trip we're planning.

[disadventurer]

Great pictures--love the beach shot:goodvibes:goodvibes

[MEK]

Agreed....beautiful pictures. Hopefully I will have some of my own in just two short weeks with lots to do between now and then!

[goopysolelady]

Thttp://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WDWtrip09996.jpg:tink: WL Welcoming Committee

[goopysolelady]

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WDWtrip09992.jpg
I DON'T WANT TO GO HOME!

[goopysolelady]

Having a posting problem...will try again.

[goopysolelady]

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Goodbye-airport-flight2/WDWtrip091001.jpg:tink:

[goopysolelady]

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/Goodbye-airport-flight2/WDWtrip091002.jpg:tink:
CHECK IN TIME

[goopysolelady]

WHAT A VIEW
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WLV-grounds-night-DT-MKnight/WDWtrip09511.jpg:tink:

[goopysolelady]

Beautiful site
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WLV-grounds-night-DT-MKnight/WDWtrip09510.jpg:tink:

[goopysolelady]

WELCOME HOME
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WLV-grounds-night-DT-MKnight/WDWtrip09509.jpg:tink:

[Disney Mom of 4]

Love this thread!! Thanks so much!!!

[elizflynn]

worried about the decor being too dark and depressing in the rooms, can someone put me at ease? :idea:

[DizneyNutz]

worried about the decor being too dark and depressing in the rooms, can someone put me at ease? :idea:

It isn't light and airy like say SSR---which to me is VERY light in color, open and airy feeling, not to mention HUGE.

VWL has more of a quiet, comfortable, take it down a notch appeal, at least to us. Like....coming home, which is comforting to me after being on overload in the parks! :rotfl:

[BigHugsForEeyore]

.

[stephgles]

WELCOME HOME
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/mobkdo/WLV-grounds-night-DT-MKnight/WDWtrip09509.jpg:tink:

It sure is home.

[disneychard]

Does any one have any pictures of the fall time, with outside pictures of the WL? I was wondering if it has flowers, and etc.,

[MinnieLovesMickey]

Just booked our first stay at WL!:banana::banana: We booked a bunk bed woods view room. Does anyone have any pictures of the rooms or the views from these rooms? I can't wait!