(CLOSED) Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE and VILLAS Information Thread ~2012~

[lovingeire]

What is the flag family? Is it that you raise the flag at the lodge? I think my husband would really like that. How do you go about doing it?

 

[dansdad]

What is the flag family? Is it that you raise the flag at the lodge? I think my husband would really like that. How do you go about doing it?

From post #9 of this thread.


FLAG FAMILY: Each day at the Wilderness Lodge one family is chosen to be the Flag Family. The family accompanies a CM to the roof (via the 7th floor) to raise the five flags that fly over the hotel: The American Flag, the Florida State Flag, the Walt Disney World flag, and two Wilderness Lodge flags. You must ask at check-in if there is availability during your stay. The Flag Family cannot be reserved prior to your arrival.

 

[lovingeire]

From post #9 of this thread.


FLAG FAMILY: Each day at the Wilderness Lodge one family is chosen to be the Flag Family. The family accompanies a CM to the roof (via the 7th floor) to raise the five flags that fly over the hotel: The American Flag, the Florida State Flag, the Walt Disney World flag, and two Wilderness Lodge flags. You must ask at check-in if there is availability during your stay. The Flag Family cannot be reserved prior to your arrival.

Thank you! I swear I've read all the those intro/info posts, but clearly my mind is a sieve! That's cool! I'm definitely going to ask when we check in! Thank you!

 

[DoctorWhoGirl]

I think we are going to do the HDDR for dinner on our first night (I've never done it before despite staying at the FWCG many times as a child) Will we be able to take a boat from WL to the campground? I know there is a walking path, but not so sure my kids will want to walk both ways.

 

[Disbug]

I think we are going to do the HDDR for dinner on our first night (I've never done it before despite staying at the FWCG many times as a child) Will we be able to take a boat from WL to the campground? I know there is a walking path, but not so sure my kids will want to walk both ways.

Definitely! There will be signs on the dock that tell you which side of the dock is for boats to FW.

 

[lovingeire]

We are a family of 3 & shared the experience with a family of 6, there was plenty of room.

Do you, or anyone else, know what time they do the flag ceremony? Just wondering since we have some early breakfast ADRs on this trip. Thanks!

 

[willeve]

We did the flag raising in 2011, it was about 8am I think. Really super fun, a treat for our family!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Yay! I've heard some not so good comments about it. Despite being free, we still want it to work reasonably. I hope it's running smooth by Sept! Dh will be happy.

Despite some initial resistance, WDW is finally moving right along into the 21st century

KOOK- Can you please add us to the Log,

Aug. 27th - Sept. 5th Thank You, Mary

I'd be happy to and congratulations on booking!

From post #9 of this thread.


FLAG FAMILY: Each day at the Wilderness Lodge one family is chosen to be the Flag Family. The family accompanies a CM to the roof (via the 7th floor) to raise the five flags that fly over the hotel: The American Flag, the Florida State Flag, the Walt Disney World flag, and two Wilderness Lodge flags. You must ask at check-in if there is availability during your stay. The Flag Family cannot be reserved prior to your arrival.

Thanks, dad!

Thank you! I swear I've read all the those intro/info posts, but clearly my mind is a sieve! That's cool! I'm definitely going to ask when we check in! Thank you!

We're all happy to answer questions anytime and I hope you get to be FF

I think we are going to do the HDDR for dinner on our first night (I've never done it before despite staying at the FWCG many times as a child) Will we be able to take a boat from WL to the campground? I know there is a walking path, but not so sure my kids will want to walk both ways.

Welcome!

My DD14 would LOVE your screen name as her current BBC/Netflix obsession is Dr. Who.

Definitely! There will be signs on the dock that tell you which side of the dock is for boats to FW.

Welcome, Disbug.

Yes, it's the Blue Flag boat that goes to FW and also goes to the CR - there's even a bus, too, DoctorWhoGirl.

Do you, or anyone else, know what time they do the flag ceremony? Just wondering since we have some early breakfast ADRs on this trip. Thanks!

I have heard that the FF gets to partake in a free CL breakfast

 

[JulieT3]

I know that they stopped giving out small bottles of water to CL guests, but I think I read that if someone requested one, some resorts still would provide one. Does anyone know if WL club level will provide bottled water upon request?

 

[Chaoticsweetness]

I know that they stopped giving out small bottles of water to CL guests, but I think I read that if someone requested one, some resorts still would provide one. Does anyone know if WL club level will provide bottled water upon request?

Me & my sister stayed Valentine's day weekend for her birthday. She requested a water & they provided a large dasani bottle for her. Not sure if it was because it was her birthday or what. But that was nice of them.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I know that they stopped giving out small bottles of water to CL guests, but I think I read that if someone requested one, some resorts still would provide one. Does anyone know if WL club level will provide bottled water upon request?

I've heard that BC will give out small bottles upon request, but I've not heard of other CLs. I've never asked for them so I don't know about WL, but hopefully someone else will help answer your question, Julie.

 

[lovingeire]

We're all happy to answer questions anytime and I hope you get to be FF


I have heard that the FF gets to partake in a free CL breakfast

Well, that would be a nice perk! My husband is in the military so I think he'd really enjoy being a part of this experience! Thanks for the patience with this WL newbie!

 

[lovingeire]

We did the flag raising in 2011, it was about 8am I think. Really super fun, a treat for our family!

Awesome, thank you! I know we have two pre-park opening breakfasts so we'll hopefully get lucky and be chosen and able to do it on a day we don't have them. I really think it would be a neat experience for my husband in particular! Fingers crossed!

 

[marymac123]

I've heard that BC will give out small bottles upon request, but I've not heard of other CLs. I've never asked for them so I don't know about WL, but hopefully someone else will help answer your question, Julie.

I asked 2 years ago, DD wakes up in the middle of the night for water a lot, & was given 1 of the large glass bottles that they used to have out. But, I asked last September & was told the only water they have is the water in the large dispensers. So, I would just save a couple of disposable coffee cups with that water in the fridge.

 

[JulieT3]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I usually just check a bag full of bottled water, so I'll probably just do that this time too. Can't believe I have less than 36 hours! My husband is meeting us later in the week, so I'm flying alone with the kids for the first time. I'm dreading the flight, but knowing where it is taking me certainly helps to make it better!

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

Sitting outside of the Old Faithful Club right now. Offerings tonight were BBQ chicken skewers, shepherds pie (yum), pb&j shooters, 4 kinds of cheese and multiple crackers. Carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and broccoli for the crudités. Turkey Rollups and some type of bean salad. The staff replenished frequently.

At breakfast time, there was plenty of fresh fruit in addition to the oranges, apples and bananas out all day. And there was oatmeal. Don't know what else was out at that time because I just looked in briefly on our way to get a taxi to an early ADR.

We are really enjoying ourselves! Got room 7044 which is a MK view. Very nice and near the elevators to the pool and the boat.

Mouse keeping and CL staff have been great so far! Today was our first full
day here and we came back to find 4 towel animals.

Thank you for sharing!

 

[RedfromNL]

I was just reading some old posts and came across this:

There is an extra blanket in the closet, the runner at the end of the bed and a down comforter in between two sheets on the bed, like at the CR.

Do they now have down (as in feathers) in the bedding and pillows???

If so I'd need to let them know since I'm slightly allergic. No big issues but sleeping under or on them is too much. I'd wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air No fun that....

 

[Wood Nymph]

I was just reading some old posts and came across this:

Do they now have down (as in feathers) in the bedding and pillows???

If so I'd need to let them know since I'm slightly allergic. No big issues but sleeping under or on them is too much. I'd wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air No fun that....

We were just there last month and the comforter was a thin fiberfill, not down. And the pillows were fiberfill, too.
The extra blanket was acrylic.



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[RedfromNL]

We were just there last month and the comforter was a thin fiberfill, not down. And the pillows were fiberfill, too.
The extra blanket was acrylic.

Oh that's good to hear, thank you!

 

[WDWKOOK]

I wonder how AngiTN has been enjoying her WL/CL stay with her DGD?