Wilderness Lodge Photo Thread- Please feed my addiction!!

[*wdwvirgin*needhelp]

Off topic, but WL question: Does anyone know the pool hours?

[letthewookiewin]

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.

[Camster0307]

Originally Posted by Esmerelda

Camster0307 I hope you have a super trip!! I am staying at Club Level for the very first time. (this is probably my 12th stay at the lodge over the years.

I was lucky enough to be a guest in 1994 when the lodge first opened and you know...walking thru those doors still takes my breath away...and my families also!!

gread photos to follow....I feel a road trip coming on

Thanks! We've been DVCers since 2000; our home resort in the Boardwalk and I will admit that we have become quite the BW snobs - it's the only place we've stayed over the past eight years. Decided to mix things up a bit with this trip with my daughter. I want to teach her that change is good!

[HARASW]

Disney Loving Iowan:
Thanks for the nice pictures. You are getting me even more excited for my trip in August. It will be my 3rd stay at the WL.
Looking forward to seeing more, when you have a chance.

[homeschoolmomof4]

Originally Posted by letthewookiewin

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.

What a great surprise!!

[DizneyNutz]

Originally Posted by letthewookiewin

I love this thread!! I've been looking at it daily to feed my WL addiction. We have a trip in December 7-14th, and we were originally booked in a MK view room at the Poly. I kept finding pictures of the WL at Christmas time. The more time kept ticking off my trip countdown, the more I was having to convince myself that I would be as happy at the Poly that I would have been at the WL. Finally I realized that going to WDW at Christmas time and not staying at the WL would be like someone putting a slice of Godiva chocolate cheescake in front of me and just letting me look at it, but not eat it. I made the change a couple of day ago and was able to get a courtyard view with bunk beds. Last night I was showing my sister pictures of the WL and telling her about the rooms with the bunk beds. My DS9 walked up and said "yeah I'm just not lucky enough for us to get a room with bunk beds." I told him that maybe if he is really good this summer and during school, that Mickey will suprise him with bunk beds. I have not told my DS's about the change in resorts. I can't wait until we get to our room at the WL and they see the bunk beds.

Although many on these boards will shake their heads that you gave up being "On The Monorail" for the WL, we say you made the right choice. Especially for the time of the season you are going! The Christmas decorations and music just blend with the wood lodge theming, complete with fireplaces. We will be there the week before you, but here's wishing you all the most magical experience!

[Disney loving Iowan]

Originally Posted by HARASW

Disney Loving Iowan:
Thanks for the nice pictures. You are getting me even more excited for my trip in August. It will be my 3rd stay at the WL.
Looking forward to seeing more, when you have a chance.

Hey thanks! I do have more but I need to get my photopass pictures done then I will post the rest.

[diberry]

Originally Posted by *wdwvirgin*needhelp

Off topic, but WL question: Does anyone know the pool hours?

This is a brilliant site for WL info http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710310
I found this info there:

Silver Creek Springs Pool and spas are open 24 hours (weather and maintenance permitting; please respect quiet hours 12AM - 7PM) Lifeguard on duty 9:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
Note* If No Lifeguard is on duty the slide will be closed but you can use the pool.

One quiet pool located at Villas, Hidden Springs Pool (No lifeguard on duty)
Kiddie pool
Three Jacuzzis (one Hot one Cold are located next to Silver Creek Springs Pool, one Hot at Villas next to Hidden Springs Pool)

[letthewookiewin]

Originally Posted by DizneyNutz

Although many on these boards will shake their heads that you gave up being "On The Monorail" for the WL, we say you made the right choice. Especially for the time of the season you are going! The Christmas decorations and music just blend with the wood lodge theming, complete with fireplaces. We will be there the week before you, but here's wishing you all the most magical experience!

Thank you and I hope that your trip is practically perfect in every way. I'm sure there may be some that may think I'm crazy. They just don't realize the greatness that is the WL. If we were going for our wedding anniversary, I may not have made the change. To me, the WL is just the place to be for Christmas time. I already have some Keelex's bought b/c I know when we walk into the lobby for the first time, the water works will start.

[iluvwdw4ever]

OMG IMDORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are our Christmas decorations!!!!!!!!!!!!! We spend every Christmas at the WL and decorate our balcony with Mickey lights and inflatable Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger. Our kids love to see the balcony all decorated when we come back from the parks at night!!!!!!!!

That is SOOOOOOOO COOL that you posted that picture!!!!!!!!!!

[IMDORY]

Originally Posted by iluvwdw4ever

OMG IMDORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are our Christmas decorations!!!!!!!!!!!!! We spend every Christmas at the WL and decorate our balcony with Mickey lights and inflatable Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger. Our kids love to see the balcony all decorated when we come back from the parks at night!!!!!!!!

That is SOOOOOOOO COOL that you posted that picture!!!!!!!!!!

That's what I love about the DIS-I just knew someone who would put up cool decos on their balcony must be disers!
We'll be at the WLV this Christmas-we'll look for your Mickey, Pooh, and Tigger!

[Disney loving Iowan]

[Disney loving Iowan]

[Disney loving Iowan]

[Disney loving Iowan]