The Wilderness Lodge FAQ (Part 6) Simbas and Tiggers and Humphreys OH MY! - Page 7 - The DIS Discussion Forums

duffy · 02-10-2008, 05:59 PM

We just had a split stay at the Lodge with the second half at the Dolphin. Myself, my husband, our 12-year old daughter and my 9-year old neice all agreed: we prefer the Wilderness Lodge!!

JPN4265 · 02-11-2008, 05:31 AM

We decided not to sell our house, so we are going back to WDW for a quickie. Seems like a fair trade off to me.

pixe*dst · 02-11-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm booked for a mid-December Christmas trip to WL with the 40% off code my husband got. We've got bunkbeds, Courtyard view--so excited!!

ransom · 02-11-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JPN4265

We decided not to sell our house, so we are going back to WDW for a quickie. Seems like a fair trade off to me.

Smart move!

We did the same thing a couple of years ago.

loribell · 02-12-2008, 11:08 AM

Well this just can't be. I had to go serching for this thread. I can't beleive it had slipped off page 1!

loribell · 02-12-2008, 11:22 AM

Okay does anyone remember the Captians Plan & Family Plans they had a while back? They were for use of the water mice, pontoons, bikes and such. I am trying to find out if this is still something that exists. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

MAGICinMYHEART · 02-12-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by loribell

Okay does anyone remember the Captians Plan & Family Plans they had a while back? They were for use of the water mice, pontoons, bikes and such. I am trying to find out if this is still something that exists. Does anyone know?

Loribell

Because Disney cancels then brings these plans back, I have the following information posted on page 1.

Attention: The Family Plans have once again been discontinued as of June 1, 2007
At The marina I was referred to the new Disney Premium Plan that when booking this package offers unlimited use of the boats and bicycles, so for now no more Captain or Family Plans. I will note this information but as they have discontinued these plans before they may bring them back. If you are interested in either of these plans please check at the Marina for current discounts. As for now they have a 10% discount for DVC members and a 15% discount for AP pass holders
**Recreation Family Plans:
Plan includes the Water Mouse, Pontoon Boats, Canopy Boats, Sailboats and Bicycles, (Cruises and Surry Biles NOT included)
Captain Plan: 4 hours of rental per Group
Family Plan: Length of Stay Plan (10 Day Rate for Unlimited use of Equipment Listed Above) (Up to 5 Guests per Plan)

I would verify during your stay if they are in effect, Disney seems to change these back and forth depending on the time of year.

Beckie

loribell · 02-12-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGICinMYHEART

Loribell

Because Disney cancels then brings these plans back, I have the following information posted on page 1.

Attention: The Family Plans have once again been discontinued as of June 1, 2007
At The marina I was referred to the new Disney Premium Plan that when booking this package offers unlimited use of the boats and bicycles, so for now no more Captain or Family Plans. I will note this information but as they have discontinued these plans before they may bring them back. If you are interested in either of these plans please check at the Marina for current discounts. As for now they have a 10% discount for DVC members and a 15% discount for AP pass holders
**Recreation Family Plans:
Plan includes the Water Mouse, Pontoon Boats, Canopy Boats, Sailboats and Bicycles, (Cruises and Surry Biles NOT included)
Captain Plan: 4 hours of rental per Group
Family Plan: Length of Stay Plan (10 Day Rate for Unlimited use of Equipment Listed Above) (Up to 5 Guests per Plan)

I would verify during your stay if they are in effect, Disney seems to change these back and forth depending on the time of year.

Beckie

I'm sorry Beckie. I looked through the thread, must have skipped right over it.

Thanks for the info.

MAGICinMYHEART · 02-12-2008, 12:59 PM

Loribell

Don't worry about not seeing it, the other day when I started the new thread I started to remove the information because the Plans have been canceled. They have canceled then brought them back three different times (That I know of) so I said what the heck, they are such good deals I'll just let anyone interested in them to be sure to ask.

Beckie

TinkerBelle_325 · 02-12-2008, 01:18 PM

I had some fun with math this morning. I was looking at the room map and realized that 65% of the WL rooms are "Courtyard View" (451 rooms), 25% are "Woods View" (172 rooms), and 10% are "Standard View" (74 rooms).

I don't believe that they actually sell 65% at Courtyard. And I also believe that they oversell Standard (more than 10%) So it seems to make sense as to why upgrades to Woods or Courtyard are offered so frequently. Just something to think about

2diamonds&a~gem · 02-12-2008, 01:26 PM

Are there hammocks on the beach? I know I saw the playground there, are there also chairs or benches? I am sure we will spend a good bit of time there. Thanks~

MAGICinMYHEART · 02-12-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2diamonds&a~gem

Are there hammocks on the beach? I know I saw the playground there, are there also chairs or benches? I am sure we will spend a good bit of time there.

While there are lounges and beach chairs for sunbathing, there aren't any hammocks. This area near the marina and playground offer the best viewing area for the Electric Water Pageant.

MAGICinMYHEART · 02-12-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

I had some fun with math this morning. I was looking at the room map and realized that 65% of the WL rooms are "Courtyard View" (451 rooms), 25% are "Woods View" (172 rooms), and 10% are "Standard View" (74 rooms).

I agree with them booking additional standard view rooms even more so because there are actually only 48 standard view rooms.

The map Ronald Duck made shows the standard view rooms on floors 2nd and up, this is part of the information that's incorrect on the map.

The standard view rooms in the North Wing are only on the 4th, 5th and 6th floor, there are no rooms on what would be the 2nd and 3rd floor, because of Artist Point and the kitchen. So 13 rooms on each of these three floors and the 9 over check-in.

Beckie

branv · 02-12-2008, 07:14 PM

I've read before that Roaring Fork in the morning can be mass chaos...so I was wondering (with the understanding that nothing is predictable and diff seasons mean diff crowds), what can I generally expect to be the busiest time of the morning? I would have assumed an hour before MK opening, but I've been proven wrong before (who knew everyone doesn't jump up at the crack of dawn to charge the mouse?

)

And does room service have one of those breakfast express door tags like so many hotels?

Thanks!

boardom · 02-12-2008, 08:51 PM

Zowie, I can't believe this thread is 7 pages already!

I have a logistical/transportation question. We're relying solely on Disney transportation, and we'd like to do dinner at Narcoossee's for the fireworks. Is it possible to get home to the WL after? What's the best way to do it?

02-11-2008, 10:53 AM	#93
pixe*dst Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 219	I'm booked for a mid-December Christmas trip to WL with the 40% off code my husband got. We've got bunkbeds, Courtyard view--so excited!! __________________ Sarah

02-12-2008, 11:08 AM	#95
loribell Proud Redhead Started watching them play when I was little Wouldn't the sugars from the ice cream be better used early in the day instead of late in the evening? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tuttle, Oklahoma, VWL & now SSR too!!!! Posts: 4,771	Well this just can't be. I had to go serching for this thread. I can't beleive it had slipped off page 1! __________________ Thanks Barb!

02-12-2008, 11:22 AM	#96
loribell Proud Redhead Started watching them play when I was little Wouldn't the sugars from the ice cream be better used early in the day instead of late in the evening? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tuttle, Oklahoma, VWL & now SSR too!!!! Posts: 4,771	Okay does anyone remember the Captians Plan & Family Plans they had a while back? They were for use of the water mice, pontoons, bikes and such. I am trying to find out if this is still something that exists. Does anyone know? Thanks! __________________ Thanks Barb!

02-12-2008, 01:18 PM	#100
TinkerBelle_325 The Disney Foodie and a Polynesian Obsessive! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 3,399	I had some fun with math this morning. I was looking at the room map and realized that 65% of the WL rooms are "Courtyard View" (451 rooms), 25% are "Woods View" (172 rooms), and 10% are "Standard View" (74 rooms). I don't believe that they actually sell 65% at Courtyard. And I also believe that they oversell Standard (more than 10%) So it seems to make sense as to why upgrades to Woods or Courtyard are offered so frequently. Just something to think about __________________ Past Trips to the World....CSR (16) CBR (8) WL (4) POLY (5) BC (3) YC (2) BWI (1) POR (1) Offsite (4) Upcoming...December 2012, Poly CURRENT DINING REVIEW: GOING LIVE Dec 14th to 21st~Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire~ A Christmas Dining Report

02-12-2008, 01:26 PM	#101
2diamonds&a~gem Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Home of the 500 & the Colts Posts: 228	Are there hammocks on the beach? I know I saw the playground there, are there also chairs or benches? I am sure we will spend a good bit of time there. Thanks~ __________________ ~Megan Just back from another great December stay with Humphrey Planning another magical trip for Nov/Dec '10 at CR with a MK view- nothing like saying good morning and good night to the castle

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duffy The Tag Fairy did not give me this tag...I wrote it myself. Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,631	We just had a split stay at the Lodge with the second half at the Dolphin. Myself, my husband, our 12-year old daughter and my 9-year old neice all agreed: we prefer the Wilderness Lodge!!

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02-11-2008, 05:31 AM	#92
JPN4265 Don't ask the question, you may not like the answer. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,111	We decided not to sell our house, so we are going back to WDW for a quickie. Seems like a fair trade off to me.

02-12-2008, 12:59 PM	#99
MAGICinMYHEART WL Vet Florida people eat Gators....THE CIRCLE OF LIFE. I love to laugh! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7,754	Loribell Don't worry about not seeing it, the other day when I started the new thread I started to remove the information because the Plans have been canceled. They have canceled then brought them back three different times (That I know of) so I said what the heck, they are such good deals I'll just let anyone interested in them to be sure to ask. Beckie

02-12-2008, 07:14 PM	#104
branv The safety feature in my parents van was floor to ceiling shag carpet If your clothes are cute enough, you can be forgiven for sensible shoes Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX Posts: 3,557	I've read before that Roaring Fork in the morning can be mass chaos...so I was wondering (with the understanding that nothing is predictable and diff seasons mean diff crowds), what can I generally expect to be the busiest time of the morning? I would have assumed an hour before MK opening, but I've been proven wrong before (who knew everyone doesn't jump up at the crack of dawn to charge the mouse? ) And does room service have one of those breakfast express door tags like so many hotels? Thanks!

02-12-2008, 08:51 PM	#105
boardom Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 166	Zowie, I can't believe this thread is 7 pages already! I have a logistical/transportation question. We're relying solely on Disney transportation, and we'd like to do dinner at Narcoossee's for the fireworks. Is it possible to get home to the WL after? What's the best way to do it?

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