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

[WDWKOOK]

From the Disney Parks Blog:

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by CaliKT

TT=Test Track, no? (Or some other WL acronym I'm blanking on. )

I'm planning on hitting Epcot our first day (Saturday the 8th), so I will definitely pop in here and give you a report!

Sorry, yes, Test Track: "Presented by Chevrolet"

Looking forward to your review!

Originally Posted by TaraPA

I'll be down too for the new TT - hoping the lines aren't too crazy long! I plan to do single rider, but even that line for TT was always a long one.

For gawrsh sakes, can you get a Fast Pass? Wheel chair? VIP pass?! Can't wait for your review, too and will you be doing the FLE and BOG?

Originally Posted by summerrluvv

Nevermind, found it!

Originally Posted by WellingtonR

Nope....tried....no dice on Disney property....went to a 7-11 about 5 miles away. What's the Yellowstone suite? This future winner wants to know!!!

Did you get any numbers? We got one so we won $4 - minus the $2 for the ticket, so we're $2 ahead!

The Yellowstone suite is the sweetest suite this side of Ft. Wilderness. It's actually the Presidential Suite, room 7123 in the South Wing. We were honored to stay for 11 nights in August 2011. I have many (pre-rehab) photos HERE and HERE.

[TaraPA]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Sorry, yes, Test Track: "Presented by Chevrolet"

Looking forward to your review!


For gawrsh sakes, can you get a Fast Pass? Wheel chair? VIP pass?! Can't wait for your review, too and will you be doing the FLE and BOG?

Yeah, FP might be a better option for TT!

I did FLE last month when we were there, they had a dress rehearsal twice while we were in MK, it's awesome! The theming is just simply amazing. Ate as Gaston's Tavern, rode Under the Sea & Enchanted Tales with Belle. I've been looking every day for an opening at BOG but it's booked solid. I'm thinking I might just avoid that area in 2 weeks, it's going to be a madhouse with the official opening on the 6th. This is a super short 3-nt trip tp surprise my cousin, who will be there with her daughter & the school band. My cousin didn't know there were other parks besides MK - so I felt I HAD to go down & help her navigate LOL!! Family duty, right?!?!?!?

[WellingtonR]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Sorry, yes, Test Track: "Presented by Chevrolet"

Looking forward to your review!

For gawrsh sakes, can you get a Fast Pass? Wheel chair? VIP pass?! Can't wait for your review, too and will you be doing the FLE and BOG?



Did you get any numbers? We got one so we won $4 - minus the $2 for the ticket, so we're $2 ahead!

The Yellowstone suite is the sweetest suite this side of Ft. Wilderness. It's actually the Presidential Suite, room 7123 in the South Wing. We were honored to stay for 11 nights in August 2011. I have many (pre-rehab) photos HERE and HERE.

Got powerball and one number.....$4.... Spent $4 on 2 tickets.....broke even....won't be spending any extra time down here

[summerrluvv]

Another quick question. What is the easiest way to get to the monorail? I think I read that there is a bus to the CR from WL?

[Mousemommy1]

Originally Posted by summerrluvv

Another quick question. What is the easiest way to get to the monorail? I think I read that there is a bus to the CR from WL?

Hop on the boat to Ft. Wilderness/CR. Get off at CR and voila! The monorail.

[summerrluvv]

Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

Hop on the boat to Ft. Wilderness/CR. Get off at CR and voila! The monorail.

Awesome, thank you!

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by summerrluvv

Another quick question. What is the easiest way to get to the monorail? I think I read that there is a bus to the CR from WL?

Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

Hop on the boat to Ft. Wilderness/CR. Get off at CR and voila! The monorail.

Candace, are you always logged-in? - thanks for the quick reply.

summerrluvv, the boat to the CR is the Blue Flag boat. If you don't want to take the boat or want to try one method there and one method back, you could also take the non-stop bus to the MK and walk right over to the CR. Going back on the boat from the CR can be uncomfortable in the summer because there isn't any shade on the dock at all and if you just missed the boat, waiting 20 minutes or so in the direct sunlight on a dock can seem like a long time after a long day.

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by TaraPA

Yeah, FP might be a better option for TT!

I did FLE last month when we were there, they had a dress rehearsal twice while we were in MK, it's awesome! The theming is just simply amazing. Ate as Gaston's Tavern, rode Under the Sea & Enchanted Tales with Belle. I've been looking every day for an opening at BOG but it's booked solid. I'm thinking I might just avoid that area in 2 weeks, it's going to be a madhouse with the official opening on the 6th. This is a super short 3-nt trip tp surprise my cousin, who will be there with her daughter & the school band. My cousin didn't know there were other parks besides MK - so I felt I HAD to go down & help her navigate LOL!! Family duty, right?!?!?!?

Oh, your cousin needs lots of help and lots she will get from a seasoned WDW traveler like you - she's lucky to have you around to avoid all those pitfalls of not planning out your first trip.

Originally Posted by WellingtonR

Got powerball and one number.....$4.... Spent $4 on 2 tickets.....broke even....won't be spending any extra time down here

I completely misspoke yesterday - not only did I not win $4, I only had one number which wasn't the Powerball so it looks like I'm $2 in the hole. I told DH to buy the winning ticket, but...

[Mousemommy1]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Candace, are you always logged-in? - thanks for the quick reply.

summerrluvv, the boat to the CR is the Blue Flag boat. If you don't want to take the boat or want to try one method there and one method back, you could also take the non-stop bus to the MK and walk right over to the CR. Going back on the boat from the CR can be uncomfortable in the summer because there isn't any shade on the dock at all and if you just missed the boat, waiting 20 minutes or so in the direct sunlight on a dock can seem like a long time after a long day.

Ha! Technically, I think I am, lol! My iPad never logs out of the Dis since the last iOS update. Strange....

But always glad to help.

[summerrluvv]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Candace, are you always logged-in? - thanks for the quick reply.

summerrluvv, the boat to the CR is the Blue Flag boat. If you don't want to take the boat or want to try one method there and one method back, you could also take the non-stop bus to the MK and walk right over to the CR. Going back on the boat from the CR can be uncomfortable in the summer because there isn't any shade on the dock at all and if you just missed the boat, waiting 20 minutes or so in the direct sunlight on a dock can seem like a long time after a long day.

Thank you! We are going next week, so I don't think it will be too hot

One more question! Do I have to fold up the stroller on the boats? I can't remember from the times we went to the Poly, etc. from the MK

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Two new additions to the Trail's End breakfast buffet, (both are served in jelly jars):

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/1...rt-wilderness/

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by summerrluvv

Thank you! We are going next week, so I don't think it will be too hot

One more question! Do I have to fold up the stroller on the boats? I can't remember from the times we went to the Poly, etc. from the MK

I believe you don't have to fold up the stroller on the MK (Red Flag) boat (it's the yellow colored boat), but you do on the blue flag boat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[summerrluvv]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

I believe you don't have to fold up the stroller on the MK (Red Flag) boat (it's the yellow colored boat), but you do on the blue flag boat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks!

[jnfr2424]

Originally Posted by WellingtonR

Quick!!! Nearest place to WL with address if possible, that sells powerball.....would like to stay another week or two!!

We brought ours at Goodings

Sadly we are leaving in the morning its been a GREAT Thanksgiving vacation here at WL! LOVED LOVED the Old Faithful Club we are already planning next years trip!!