(CLOSED) Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE and VILLAS INFORMATION THREAD ~2014~

[WDWKOOK]

CHRISTMAS 2013




Decorations begin going up the week prior to Thanksgiving Week. In 2013, the Christmas tree went up on 11/19. In 2014 the tree went up overnight on 11/24.

HERE is a time-lapse video by WDW Shutterbug of the 2014 WL Christmas tree going up from 12:30 AM - 6:30 AM, It is condensed into about one minute.
Link courtesy of OnceUponATime15

ALLEARS 2013 WL/VWL DECORATIONS SLIDESHOW
Link courtesy of crazy4wdw

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DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE…
































THE VILLAS AT DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE…















THE OLD FAITHFUL CLUB…










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[pas130]

Woohoo!!! New kicks for the summer. Thank you to the Bay Lake Hostess with the mostest for keeping the Lodge lover home intact while you get ready for your WELCOME HOME

 

[jennyjinx3]

Thanks Kook for the brand spanking new digs! Enjoy your vacation!

 

[patty57]

I can't wait to go on the Lodge Tour and have all the interesting architecture pointed out. It is such a beautiful building. For all you club level aficionados...how would you say the WL Old Faithful Club stacks up with their food offerings? I was lucky enough to have some pixie dust and upgraded to Old Faithful on my one and only one-night stay at the Lodge, and was blown away by the offerings (and the pictures and menus posted here). Are all club levels this good?

Also...thank you for the new thread Kook. Maybe now you can relax and take your vacation.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Good Morning!

Kook, thank you for taking such good care of all us! The new thread will be well used & enjoyed!

Have an awesome vacation!

 

[TheLodgeLady]

Good Morning!

Thanks Kook for the new digs!

 

[mrsap]

Good morning!! It's great looking at all those pictures again!! Thanks for the updated board, Kook!

I never made the roll call list. We are doing a split stay... AoA 11/26 - 11/30 and WL CL 11/30 - 12/6. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

Have a great trip, Kook!! Thanks again!!

 

[hstrickland]

Well done, my friend! All complete before your travels!!!




Let the Bon Voyage Party commence in your honor....




And it would't be complete without my favorite dancin' man (or men, in this case)...

 

[rotlex]

Good morning! Found the new home.

Thanks again to Kook for maintaining this, and especially for all the recent news and updates regarding the WL pool stuff!

 

[whositsandwhatsits]

Thank you for switching the thread...that was no small feat!

Have a fabulous vacation!!!

 

[Koh1977]

Good thinking on starting the new thread! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!! (Although we will be there the day before you leave)

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[hstrickland]

For all you club level aficionados...how would you say the WL Old Faithful Club stacks up with their food offerings? I was lucky enough to have some pixie dust and upgraded to Old Faithful on my one and only one-night stay at the Lodge, and was blown away by the offerings (and the pictures and menus posted here). Are all club levels this good?

We're not CL gurus by any stretch. I can only compare the OFC to the Poly and AKL's CL service. One word for ya.....AWESOME!!! While we totally enjoyed the other two, we LOVED the WL. The majority of the offerings in the evening were outstanding....especially that cobbler We also got to know several of the CL cast members during the week. They made our trip very special and went out of their way to make us feel right at home.

 

[XtraEdGe]

Can't wait to finally see this beautiful place in August. Thank you for all the great work that you do Kook on this thread and have a wonderful well deserved vacation.

 

[Robinw0506]

Can anyone tell me about the studios at the Villa's? All the literature I have found online, including the links at the beginning of this thread, state it sleeps 4 adults. However when I look on Disney's website- it states there is a pull down twin size bed and it can sleep 5 adults. Has anyone seen or experienced the "updated" studio?

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Well I didn't make it until page 3 but I'm on west coast time .... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!!

Now to go back and read .......

 

[hstrickland]

Well I didn't make it until page 3 but I'm on west coast time .... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!!

Now to go back and read .......

...And you're up early on the west coast I think your excuse will work, Linda

 

[goofy4tink]

Can anyone tell me about the studios at the Villa's? All the literature I have found online, including the links at the beginning of this thread, state it sleeps 4 adults. However when I look on Disney's website- it states there is a pull down twin size bed and it can sleep 5 adults. Has anyone seen or experienced the "updated" studio?

Haven't stayed in one yet...maybe in a Sept. It's my understanding that, yes, 5 adults can be accommodated in the new studios. But, I'm not sure I would put a large adult on that pull down bed. Then again....I should probably withhold judgement until I see it in person.

 

[lahobbs4]

Thanks KOOK! Cannot wait for November!! Even with all the p**l talk (not even going to say the word)

 

[Fracfam4]

Thanks KOOK! Cannot wait for November!! Even with all the p**l talk (not even going to say the word)

We're staying too! Looking forward to November as well. Current travelers post pictures and have a great trip!

 

[JnKinVA]

Speaking of CL, I am thinking of changing from CV to CL for this trip in October. We want to try new things rather than just rush rush rush with the parks all day, and CL sounds nice, especially with the food offerings!

Justnhave to convince DH hehe