Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE Information & Questions

[MickeyEars]

Just wondering if they still offer the gift basket and chocolates pictured on page 1 when staying Club Level?
We didn't receive one last year when we stayed Club Level.

Thanks!!
Carla

 

[lolobug]

Thank you!

 

[OThopeful35]

Just booked Wilderness Lodge for our upcoming trip! We will be there July 28-August 7. THis will be our first stay and I am beyond excited.

 

[gschon]

I guess, for a September visit, booking a courtyard view would be the best way to avoid scaffolding? It was in front of the Bear not long ago , now its in front of North wing/courtyard side???? So, I'm guessing that by the fall they will be on North side of North wing????

 

[Wood Nymph]

I guess, for a September visit, booking a courtyard view would be the best way to avoid scaffolding? It was in front of the Bear not long ago , now its in front of North wing/courtyard side???? So, I'm guessing that by the fall they will be on North side of North wing????

I would think that upper courtyard would be good, since that area has already been worked on. But the scaffolding really didn't bother us at all and we've stayed there twice when it was up, and you can hardly notice it. They put it up in a way that matches the resort and it just kind of blends in.

 

[LaLaLaLeigh]

Hi all!

First, a HUGE thanks to Kook and everyone who has helped to put together this thread and answer all the questions. SO much information! Y'all are amazing!

DH and I stayed at CSR last spring for my birthday trip, but absolutely fell in love with WL when we stopped by for breakfast at WCC. We decided that we would definitely stay at WL on our next trip, whenever that might be. After coming home, DMIL/FIL were so jealous of all the fun we had, they decided that our 2015 family vacay should be to WDW! So, we're coming back, and we're bringing THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Super excited, I of course booked WL immediately, but now that I'm reading more I'm starting to second guess myself. Looking at Touring Plans room finder, the only rooms showing with king beds are either suites, or HA. I booked a standard view, which makes me feel like we will probably get stuck in a HA room. I know that having a flooded bathroom mess to contend with every morning will put a damper on my vacation, but I'd also like to be able to sleep in the same bed as DH, and since he's 6'4" that's pretty uncomfortable to do in a queen bed.

Thoughts from WL vets? If I definitely HAVE to have a king bed AND a standard (non-HA) room, would I be better off switching to a different resort? I'll be kind of heartbroken to not stay at WL (especially since it seems so romantic, and we'll be there on our anniversary), but I know that upgrading to a suite is totally out of our budget.

Thanks so much!

 

[outahere]

Just wondering if they still offer the gift basket and chocolates pictured on page 1 when staying Club Level?
We didn't receive one last year when we stayed Club Level.

Thanks!!
Carla

Our experience the last few stays is:

Chocolates - yes (in the room when we checked in)
Gift basket - no

 

[ninafeliz]

Hi all!

First, a HUGE thanks to Kook and everyone who has helped to put together this thread and answer all the questions. SO much information! Y'all are amazing!

DH and I stayed at CSR last spring for my birthday trip, but absolutely fell in love with WL when we stopped by for breakfast at WCC. We decided that we would definitely stay at WL on our next trip, whenever that might be. After coming home, DMIL/FIL were so jealous of all the fun we had, they decided that our 2015 family vacay should be to WDW! So, we're coming back, and we're bringing THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Super excited, I of course booked WL immediately, but now that I'm reading more I'm starting to second guess myself. Looking at Touring Plans room finder, the only rooms showing with king beds are either suites, or HA. I booked a standard view, which makes me feel like we will probably get stuck in a HA room. I know that having a flooded bathroom mess to contend with every morning will put a damper on my vacation, but I'd also like to be able to sleep in the same bed as DH, and since he's 6'4" that's pretty uncomfortable to do in a queen bed.

Thoughts from WL vets? If I definitely HAVE to have a king bed AND a standard (non-HA) room, would I be better off switching to a different resort? I'll be kind of heartbroken to not stay at WL (especially since it seems so romantic, and we'll be there on our anniversary), but I know that upgrading to a suite is totally out of our budget.

Thanks so much!

If you absolutely have to have a king bed I would look into the moderate resorts, where a king bed is a bookable room and thus gauranteed. Other than the deluxe king rooms at the GF or suites I'm not aware of any guaranteed king rooms in the deluxe resorts. I did stay in a king room with a tub (non HA) at the WL once, but it was a courtyard view. I was told there weren't many of those types of rooms, so I think we got lucky. Good luck deciding, you can't go wrong with any choice. I love the moderates, but given the choice I would stay at the WL with 2 queens. But I know it's a personal choice, and my DH and I have no problem on a queen bed. Heck, we have had both of our kids on a queen bed with us all night! Not ideal, but we did it.

 

[LaLaLaLeigh]

If you absolutely have to have a king bed I would look into the moderate resorts, where a king bed is a bookable room and thus gauranteed. Other than the deluxe king rooms at the GF or suites I'm not aware of any guaranteed king rooms in the deluxe resorts. I did stay in a king room with a tub (non HA) at the WL once, but it was a courtyard view. I was told there weren't many of those types of rooms, so I think we got lucky. Good luck deciding, you can't go wrong with any choice. I love the moderates, but given the choice I would stay at the WL with 2 queens. But I know it's a personal choice, and my DH and I have no problem on a queen bed. Heck, we have had both of our kids on a queen bed with us all night! Not ideal, but we did it.

I salute you, because we are sometimes a little territorial in a king bed with just two (small-ish) dogs, no kids at all! Thanks so much for the reply- I think we have a tough decision to make.

 

[MickeyEars]

Our experience the last few stays is:

Chocolates - yes (in the room when we checked in)
Gift basket - no

Thanks for your reply... Gift basket must have been long ago.
Glad we didn't miss out on getting one!!
Can't wait for our upcoming trip and our return to the 7th floor. Love the concierge CM's!!

Carla

 

[mystery222184]

Thanks for your reply... Gift basket must have been long ago.
Glad we didn't miss out on getting one!!
Can't wait for our upcoming trip and our return to the 7th floor. Love the concierge CM's!!

Carla

Just to add - We checked in to Club Lvl today and the CM knocked on our door with the chocolates. Don't think a gift basket will be coming..

 

[WINTER]

Coming to WL 7/19 - 23!

 

[michael's mom]

Just booked Wilderness Lodge for our upcoming trip! We will be there July 28-August 7. THis will be our first stay and I am beyond excited.

Our first stay at WL this year too and we have the same dates!

 

[OThopeful35]

Our first stay at WL this year too and we have the same dates!

Awesome!!

 

[lolobug]

Dreaming of booking April 2016. DH is applying for a new job. If it all goes the way we hope it goes, we'll be planning a trip WITH bunk beds!!
Pixie dust, please!!

 

[LaLaLaLeigh]

We made a decision! We'll be staying at WL for the first time Sept 10-17.

 

[thornton0511]

Can anyone tell me if they have bunk beds in standard view rooms, or is that only for woods and courtyard?

 

[hill6]

14 days till we arrive.

Partially booked our fall vacation. Five night cruise and either 1 or 2 nights at WDW. Right now I have one night at Animal Kingdom Jambo and two DVC wait lists. No other resorts are open for the two nights. We will be doing the Halloween party which we have never done. We will finally get to see Hallowishes.

DH said I can't book anything else for that trip till we get back from this one. He doesn't know about the DVC room, the two dinner reservations I have at Tonys Town Square (since I don't know what night we will go to the party), or the hotel I have reserved in Tampa.

 

[mystery222184]

Heading back to the Lodge (which has been wonderful) now on the boat after a great dinner at California Grill. I never noticed how many roaches there were by the docks. Several by the Contemporary and we had a couple on the boat earlier. Feet up!

 

[feet1]

We had to switch to a courtyard view in order to get the free dining in september...but we got free dining! and maybe now a view of the EWP, bonus!!