Wilderness Lodge - Only in my dreams! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Penderbelle · 11-12-2012, 02:51 PM

Only in my dreams did I think I would ever be able to stay at the Wilderness Lodge!.
My dreams have come true!!!
Thanks to free disney dining plan, a room and tickets was as cheap as booking a package deal and having to pay for meals and tickets on top. Just got to look out for flights for next Oct half term ( have allowed up to £700 in the price comparison).
Any info on how to pick up car from Car Care centre and use of free transportation would be gratefully received .
I am soooooo excited. Toasted Marshmallow anyone!

Mrs Doubtfire · 11-12-2012, 03:56 PM

Well the magic has started already - WL is a lovely resort. When we stayed there we used the boat to MK but then used our car for the other parks

queendisney · 11-12-2012, 04:02 PM

we stayed at WL one year and loved it. The transport was generally good except for DTD, that was rubbish!! When we went there used to be a bus that also went to the TTC but I think thats stopped now. It was a quick way to access the monorail to Epcot. Love the boat transportation to MK and off course you get the water pagent going past at night. We used the quiet pool most mornings and very rarely did we have to share it!

gemmybear83 · 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM

Yeahy!

I have stayed at WL twice and we love it, hoping to buy DVC in the next couple of years and this would be one of our top choices we love the resort and amazing theming

willeve · 11-12-2012, 04:42 PM

Love WL! To get car, ask guest services to call CarCare centre, 24hrs before you want the car. They will send a shuttle for you direct to car hire, and when you drop it off they bring you back, easy-peasy!

crabbie1 · 11-13-2012, 02:15 AM

My first stay as a dvc member next april. Never stayed but visited and decided to buy as my home resort. Surprisingly one of the cheaper to buy as well. I hope you have a lovely stay. Are you staying in the hotel or the villas?

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wilma-bride · 11-13-2012, 04:03 AM

Wilderness Lodge is my favourite WDW resort, you will love it

Don't forget to ask, at check in, about the possibility of being chosen as Flag Family. And, if you find yourselves with some spare time, it is well worth taking the tour of the lodge and doing the Hidden Mickey hunt (you can get a copy of it fromt he concierge desk).

Can't help with the car rental arrangements but we found the transport from Wilderness Lodge to most of the parks very efficent. You tend to stop at Fort Wilderness before heading to the parks but that's not a major issue.

willeve · 11-13-2012, 07:21 AM

We were flag family, really fun! But, the Hidden Mickey sheet was really tough! We gave up

Penderbelle · 11-13-2012, 07:52 AM

We are staying at the Hotel. Looking forward to using our DDP at different resorts. Have always eaten off site and never used Disney restuarants so it will be a new experience for us - even have the date marked to start my ADR's.
Anyone know where preferred viewing is for Fireworks at MK or Epcot.?

deserrai · 11-13-2012, 07:54 AM

That is so exciting. I've always wanted to stay there too; I just haven't been able to convince myself to spend that kind of money. I haven't even been over to see it before, but the photos look gorgeous. Have fun!

disneyholic family · 11-13-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Penderbelle

We are staying at the Hotel. Looking forward to using our DDP at different resorts. Have always eaten off site and never used Disney restuarants so it will be a new experience for us - even have the date marked to start my ADR's.
Anyone know where preferred viewing is for Fireworks at MK or Epcot.?

preferred viewing at epcot is usually over by italy i think..
we did it once....it was a good view, but not nearly as good as the view from the Rose and Crown restaurant.
Use one of your dining credits to eat there - the food and service are great and you'll get to view illuminations from there - the best view i've ever had.

you don't have to be eating dinner there exactly during illuminations. If you finish before, you can come back and they'll let you into the viewing area. (only if you've had dinner there, not lunch)...

but it's nice to actually be eating dinner there at the time...

disney_princess_85 · 11-13-2012, 08:54 AM

We stayed at WL last month and we absolutely loved it. We'll definitely be back!

2Tiggies · 11-13-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Penderbelle

Anyone know where preferred viewing is for Fireworks at MK or Epcot.?

Epcot: On the Morocco boat landing. We like this location

MK: Outside the Plaza restaurant (down the stairs and against the metal railing). Great if you are still willing to get there super early to get a decent spot but if you don't get right in the front, you have to contend with hanging flower baskets, lamp posts and a variety of other intrusive objects that can block your view, depending where you are standing.

crabbie1 · 11-14-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by deserrai

That is so exciting. I've always wanted to stay there too; I just haven't been able to convince myself to spend that kind of money. I haven't even been over to see it before, but the photos look gorgeous. Have fun!

Neither did I with any of the deluxe but have rented points in the past and a studio worked out at $160 a night and the one bedroon $350 and thts in one of the higher banded rates of points.(tht is wlv rates going on $10 a point

GibboFLA · 11-14-2012, 08:42 AM

Well get organising your ADR's and don't moan to me about being a nerd!

I'm sure you will all have a great time, don't forget to order your photopass early for a discount!

11-12-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
Penderbelle I know a little but want to know alot more! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 58	Wilderness Lodge - Only in my dreams! Only in my dreams did I think I would ever be able to stay at the Wilderness Lodge!. My dreams have come true!!! Thanks to free disney dining plan, a room and tickets was as cheap as booking a package deal and having to pay for meals and tickets on top. Just got to look out for flights for next Oct half term ( have allowed up to £700 in the price comparison). Any info on how to pick up car from Car Care centre and use of free transportation would be gratefully received . I am soooooo excited. Toasted Marshmallow anyone! __________________ 1995 - Holiday Inn Nikki Bird 2001 - Days Inn Maingate West 2004 - Holiday Inn Sunspree LBV 2006 - Best Western Lakeside 2008 - Best Western Lakeside 2009 - Champions World Resort 2010- Liki Tiki Resort [/url

11-12-2012, 03:56 PM	#2
Mrs Doubtfire DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,869	Well the magic has started already - WL is a lovely resort. When we stayed there we used the boat to MK but then used our car for the other parks __________________ Samantha

11-12-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
queendisney DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camberley, UK Posts: 2,337	we stayed at WL one year and loved it. The transport was generally good except for DTD, that was rubbish!! When we went there used to be a bus that also went to the TTC but I think thats stopped now. It was a quick way to access the monorail to Epcot. Love the boat transportation to MK and off course you get the water pagent going past at night. We used the quiet pool most mornings and very rarely did we have to share it! __________________ Vanda x Walt Disney World resort 16 times for 3 weeks at a time. Off resort 2 times but never again as I just didn't feel the magic. Disneyland Paris untold amt of times as its very close and easy to get to. Disneyland California

11-12-2012, 04:41 PM	#4
gemmybear83 I would blame it all on Bob Awww I love the first day You could stay behind after your meal and have another drink Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 5,387	Yeahy! I have stayed at WL twice and we love it, hoping to buy DVC in the next couple of years and this would be one of our top choices we love the resort and amazing theming __________________

11-13-2012, 02:15 AM	#6
crabbie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kingswinford uk Posts: 3,181	My first stay as a dvc member next april. Never stayed but visited and decided to buy as my home resort. Surprisingly one of the cheaper to buy as well. I hope you have a lovely stay. Are you staying in the hotel or the villas? Sent from my iPad using DISBoards __________________ [link=http://distickers.com/ticker/][img noborder]http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers/mcqy6efeovttz4hh.png[/img][/link]

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11-12-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
willeve Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 94	Love WL! To get car, ask guest services to call CarCare centre, 24hrs before you want the car. They will send a shuttle for you direct to car hire, and when you drop it off they bring you back, easy-peasy!

11-13-2012, 04:03 AM	#7
wilma-bride Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 18,442	Wilderness Lodge is my favourite WDW resort, you will love it Don't forget to ask, at check in, about the possibility of being chosen as Flag Family. And, if you find yourselves with some spare time, it is well worth taking the tour of the lodge and doing the Hidden Mickey hunt (you can get a copy of it fromt he concierge desk). Can't help with the car rental arrangements but we found the transport from Wilderness Lodge to most of the parks very efficent. You tend to stop at Fort Wilderness before heading to the parks but that's not a major issue. __________________ Fred and Wilma Go On Honeymoon Fred and Wilma Second Time Around Fred and Wilma and the Girls Came Too Fred, Wilma and Friends February Fun & Frolics Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL & DDP - The Food Fred, Wilma and Family do Disney Bad Mothers Handbook Fred and Wilma - They're Back and They're Child Free Bad Mothers and Others Fred and Wilma - The Keys to the World

11-13-2012, 07:21 AM	#8
willeve Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 94	We were flag family, really fun! But, the Hidden Mickey sheet was really tough! We gave up

11-13-2012, 07:52 AM	#9
Penderbelle I know a little but want to know alot more! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 58	We are staying at the Hotel. Looking forward to using our DDP at different resorts. Have always eaten off site and never used Disney restuarants so it will be a new experience for us - even have the date marked to start my ADR's. Anyone know where preferred viewing is for Fireworks at MK or Epcot.? __________________ 1995 - Holiday Inn Nikki Bird 2001 - Days Inn Maingate West 2004 - Holiday Inn Sunspree LBV 2006 - Best Western Lakeside 2008 - Best Western Lakeside 2009 - Champions World Resort 2010- Liki Tiki Resort [/url

11-13-2012, 07:54 AM	#10
deserrai DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 577	That is so exciting. I've always wanted to stay there too; I just haven't been able to convince myself to spend that kind of money. I haven't even been over to see it before, but the photos look gorgeous. Have fun! __________________ Deserrai June 2007 - CSRJune 2008 - ASMuJuly 2011 - ASMo Dec 2011 - ASMoJune 2012 - Pop Dec 2012 - AOA

11-13-2012, 08:54 AM	#12
disney_princess_85 Liked the sky effect If we feel like having pop tarts for breakfast we can Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 5,696	We stayed at WL last month and we absolutely loved it. We'll definitely be back! __________________ January 2002- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, October 2007- Disneyland Paris, Newport Bay Club, May 2008- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort, January 2009- Disneyland Paris, Holiday Inn, March 2009- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, May 2009- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2009- Walt Disney World, Coronado Springs/Universal Studios, Hard Rock Hotel Club Level, November 2009- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne, February 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, May 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, August-September 2010- Walt Disney World, Saratoga Springs/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort Club Level, October 2010- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, December 2010-January 2011- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2011- Walt Disney World, POFQ/Disney Dream/Walt Disney World, Saratoga Springs, October 2012- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Disney Dream/Walt Disney World, Wilderness Lodge, February 2013- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne Lauren

11-14-2012, 08:42 AM	#15
GibboFLA Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 59	Well get organising your ADR's and don't moan to me about being a nerd! I'm sure you will all have a great time, don't forget to order your photopass early for a discount! __________________ Gibbo Morris 1991/1994/1996/1997/1998/1999/2000/2001/2002/ 2003/2004/2005/2006/2007/2008/2009/2010

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