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

[GrandCalifornian]

Originally Posted by R2-JD

Yes I took this shot with the new panoramic photo function on our iPhone. This is a new feature that is in the iOS 6 update. It works so much better and easier than other panoramic apps that I have tried.

That is really neat, what a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing! Now I have to start playing with the iOS 6 functionality some more. The first thing I did with it was look at WL from Bay Lake with the 3D map feature.

I assume you were able to download it over the WL WiFi. That is pretty neat in itself.

[happy2012]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

No problem! BTW, the milk shakes are still all-you-can-eat, but they're very thick. I always ask for mine w/o whipped cream so I can be sure to consume more of the ice cream

What more can I say to that?

I'm thrilled w/ the idea of all u can consume milkshakes. The problem? I can usually only have 1/2 of one before I feel like a blimp. They are just SOO filling! But I'll try for the chocolate & the strawberry.

[Kathymford]

Originally Posted by happy2012

What more can I say to that?

I'm thrilled w/ the idea of all u can consume milkshakes. The problem? I can usually only have 1/2 of one before I feel like a blimp. They are just SOO filling! But I'll try for the chocolate & the strawberry.

My DBF got our waitress to put a refill in a to go cup. It was small, but it was something!!

[VbChristy]

Originally Posted by Kathymford

My DBF got our waitress to put a refill in a to go cup. It was small, but it was something!!

Awesome - thanks for sharing that fun tip!!!

[ready2vacation]

Originally Posted by happy2012

What more can I say to that?

I'm thrilled w/ the idea of all u can consume milkshakes. The problem? I can usually only have 1/2 of one before I feel like a blimp. They are just SOO filling! But I'll try for the chocolate & the strawberry.

I had to laugh at a waitress there last week - I know we all "know" that if you fill up on milkshake you can't eat as much of the all-you-can eat platter, but she flat at told the table next to us that was why it was on the menu in order for people not to eat $$. Honesty is the best policy

[Flossbolna]

I love the refill on the milkshakes and was very happy to see that this is still there - even if it is for money saving purposes! That's something where I think both the guest and Disney win! It's your choice how much of the milkshake you want to drink and therefore eat less of the food. Like I would have loved it if they had given you a choice with the platter of either salad or dessert.

Kook, you mentioned the other new things on the platter. They might be good, but the biggest appeal for me of the skillet was all the barbecue food. That is something which you can't get here in Germany and I just like it very much. So WCC was always the place to go for really "ethnic" food for me!

I guess I need to start considering off-site barbecue restaurants for my next trip. I got a few recommendations in the past of places that supposedly are much better than WCC, so maybe for me it ends up being a good thing as I get to experience something new and possibly better...

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by happy2012

What more can I say to that?

I'm thrilled w/ the idea of all u can consume milkshakes. The problem? I can usually only have 1/2 of one before I feel like a blimp. They are just SOO filling! But I'll try for the chocolate & the strawberry.

Doesn't AYCE milkshakes just scream "Hey, don't judge me, I'm on vacation!"

Next time, try ordering just the milkshake with a nice bowl of cheddar cheese soup

Originally Posted by Kathymford

My DBF got our waitress to put a refill in a to go cup. It was small, but it was something!!

I can't ever seem to drink the WCC ones with a straw, so 'to-go' for me could be one messy proposition.

Originally Posted by ready2vacation

I had to laugh at a waitress there last week - I know we all "know" that if you fill up on milkshake you can't eat as much of the all-you-can eat platter, but she flat at told the table next to us that was why it was on the menu in order for people not to eat $$. Honesty is the best policy

I hope those guests next to you ordered one anyway - it's vacation!

Originally Posted by Flossbolna

I love the refill on the milkshakes and was very happy to see that this is still there - even if it is for money saving purposes! That's something where I think both the guest and Disney win! It's your choice how much of the milkshake you want to drink and therefore eat less of the food. Like I would have loved it if they had given you a choice with the platter of either salad or dessert.

Kook, you mentioned the other new things on the platter. They might be good, but the biggest appeal for me of the skillet was all the barbecue food. That is something which you can't get here in Germany and I just like it very much. So WCC was always the place to go for really "ethnic" food for me!

I guess I need to start considering off-site barbecue restaurants for my next trip. I got a few recommendations in the past of places that supposedly are much better than WCC, so maybe for me it ends up being a good thing as I get to experience something new and possibly better...

Don't despair, here are some other great BBQ places at WDW:

Hoop-Dee-Doo - FW
Trail's End - FW
Flame Tree BBQ - AK
Big River Grille (ribs) - BW

Did I miss some others?

[mouselovenfamily]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Don't despair, here are some other great BBQ places at WDW:

Hoop-Dee-Doo - FW
Trail's End - FW
Flame Tree BBQ - AK
Big River Grille (ribs) - BW

Did I miss some others?

For a counter service, you can get Chicken/Ribs Combo at Cosmic Rays for dinner, very good and a lot of food for the value!!!!!!

[ejrj]

Originally Posted by R2-JD

I love this place!

JD

Awesome use of the new panoramic function!! Thank you for sharing!!

[babyberger]

Hi KOOK and others! Well it looks my stay at the WL is getting moved up from Feb to Oct and I need some quick advice

I am going to book wood view bunk beds, I think I remember being told to book north wing with the chance of maybe being able to see the fireworks from our room, which who knows if we would really be in our room for anyway. So with that said, what should I be requesting? I know I do not want an enclosed balcony.

Also thinking of changing our Cape May ADR to TE since we obviously wont be at the YC Any thoughts on which is better at TE, lunch or dinner?

Always changing something

[ejrj]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Doesn't AYCE milkshakes just scream "Hey, don't judge me, I'm on vacation!"

Next time, try ordering just the milkshake with a nice bowl of cheddar cheese soup


I can't ever seem to drink the WCC ones with a straw, so 'to-go' for me could be one messy proposition.


I hope those guests next to you ordered one anyway - it's vacation!


Don't despair, here are some other great BBQ places at WDW:

Hoop-Dee-Doo - FW
Trail's End - FW
Flame Tree BBQ - AK
Big River Grille (ribs) - BW

Did I miss some others?

I second the Flame Tree suggestion for BBQ!

[cwt580]

Stuck on couch after surgery for next few days so im reading both the threads all the way through. Makes waiting for May WL trip a little fun. We must all really love the lodge. Geez is there anything we here on the DIS dont know about it. I am so prepared that im bored......

Now if i had a translater for reading text to voice....id be all set. My eyes hurt....lol

Guess thedis podcasts will have to suffice.....smartphone gotta love em

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by mouselovenfamily

For a counter service, you can get Chicken/Ribs Combo at Cosmic Rays for dinner, very good and a lot of food for the value!!!!!!

It is a good value (when that line is open - they close it earlier than the other lines) AND you get Sonny Eclipse, his cute dangling feet and his Vegas-style singing

Originally Posted by babyberger

Hi KOOK and others! Well it looks my stay at the WL is getting moved up from Feb to Oct and I need some quick advice

I am going to book wood view bunk beds, I think I remember being told to book north wing with the chance of maybe being able to see the fireworks from our room, which who knows if we would really be in our room for anyway. So with that said, what should I be requesting? I know I do not want an enclosed balcony.

Also thinking of changing our Cape May ADR to TE since we obviously wont be at the YC Any thoughts on which is better at TE, lunch or dinner?

Always changing something

There are no enclosed balcony railings on the 5th floor and below, there are some on the 6th and all of the 7th. If you don't care whether you see Wishes, then you can just request a room on the 5th floor or below and not specify a wing.

Originally Posted by cwt580

Stuck on couch after surgery for next few days so im reading both the threads all the way through. Makes waiting for May WL trip a little fun. We must all really love the lodge. Geez is there anything we here on the DIS dont know about it. I am so prepared that im bored......

Now if i had a translater for reading text to voice....id be all set. My eyes hurt....lol

Guess thedis podcasts will have to suffice.....smartphone gotta love em

Oh, no! You need some fresh batteries in your remote and a fully-charged phone (and some snacks wouldn't hurt)

Hope you recover quickly and do I need to post a WL/DIS test for you to take so you don't get bored?

[R2-JD]

Originally Posted by GrandCalifornian

That is really neat, what a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing! Now I have to start playing with the iOS 6 functionality some more. The first thing I did with it was look at WL from Bay Lake with the 3D map feature.

I assume you were able to download it over the WL WiFi. That is pretty neat in itself.

Thanks and you're welcome! Yes I did download the new firmware update for both the iPhone and my iPad over the WL wifi and that is exactly what I thought as I was doing it. I haven't played around with the new 3D map yet though.

Originally Posted by ejrj

Awesome use of the new panoramic function!! Thank you for sharing!!

Thanks and you're welcome! It works great! I am going to take some more panoramic shots around the Lodge when I get a chance.

JD

[tarak]

Originally Posted by R2-JD

I love this place!

JD

LOVE this!

Now I'm torn about updating my iPhone. With luck, they'll have the maps feature fixed between now and January.