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Opening on May 28, 1994, Disneys Wilderness Lodge was inspired by the Great American Northwest National Park lodges from the turn of the 20th century. It is an architecturally grand Disney Deluxe Resort honoring American craftsmanship and artistry, and celebrates the majesty of the unspoiled wilderness.
Designed by architect Peter H. Dominick, Jr., who also designed Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Grand Californian, the theme of being in harmony with nature winds through the lodge, inside and out. Authentic décor and genuine artifacts pay homage to ancient Native American cultures and the pioneering spirit of early American explorers.
Designed by architect Peter H. Dominick, Jr., who also designed Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Grand Californian, the theme of being in harmony with nature winds through the lodge, inside and out. Authentic décor and genuine artifacts pay homage to ancient Native American cultures and the pioneering spirit of early American explorers.
Step inside the 7-story lobby, the centerpiece of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and be awed by 2 towering totems. Each reaching 55-feet tall, the hand-carved pole, one topped with a raven, the other an eagle. Draw your eye up the 4 levels of corridors that surround the lobby and provide access to sitting nooks, terraces and nearly 730 guest rooms. The various animals, from whales to raccoons to eagles carved into these totems, depict Native American myths and legends.
A 10-foot totem near the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile features a few more famous animals. Disney character Humphrey Bear stands at the base and supports Donald Duck. Lodge legend has it that rubbing Humphrey Bear's black nose brings good luck.
A 10-foot totem near the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile features a few more famous animals. Disney character Humphrey Bear stands at the base and supports Donald Duck. Lodge legend has it that rubbing Humphrey Bear's black nose brings good luck.
While looking up towards the ceiling in the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, notice 4 massive teepee-shaped chandeliers suspended from solid Lodgepole Pine beams. Authentic rawhide, hand painted with geometric designs, stretches over the lights' structural framework. Each teepee chandelier, with its bronze and steel ring of silhouetted buffaloes and riders on horseback, weighs 600 pounds.
THREAD LINKS:
POST 2: CHECK-IN/PARKING/DISNEY'S MAGICAL EXPRESS
POST 3: ROOMS/VIEWS/RATES
POST 4: DELUXE ROOMS/HONEYMOON SUITES
POST 5: YELLOWSTONE/PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
POST 6: YOSEMITE/VICE-PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
POST 7: CLUB LEVEL: THE OLD FAITHFUL CLUB - MENUS/BEVERAGES
POST 8: CLUB LEVEL: BREAKFAST/SNACKS/APPETIZERS/DESSERTS
POST 9: DINING/MENUS
POST 10: TRANSPORTATION
POST 11: GUEST SERVICES
POST 12: ACTIVITIES
POST 13: RECREATION
POST 14: THE VILLAS AT DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE: CHECK-IN/RATES/VILLAS/HOUSEKEEPING ON POINTS/GROCERIES
POST 15: VWL LOBBY/CAROLWOOD PACIFIC ROOM
POST 16: STURDY BRANCHES HEALTH CLUB (VWL)
POST 2: CHECK-IN/PARKING/DISNEY'S MAGICAL EXPRESS
POST 3: ROOMS/VIEWS/RATES
POST 4: DELUXE ROOMS/HONEYMOON SUITES
POST 5: YELLOWSTONE/PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
POST 6: YOSEMITE/VICE-PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
POST 7: CLUB LEVEL: THE OLD FAITHFUL CLUB - MENUS/BEVERAGES
POST 8: CLUB LEVEL: BREAKFAST/SNACKS/APPETIZERS/DESSERTS
POST 9: DINING/MENUS
POST 10: TRANSPORTATION
POST 11: GUEST SERVICES
POST 12: ACTIVITIES
POST 13: RECREATION
POST 14: THE VILLAS AT DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE: CHECK-IN/RATES/VILLAS/HOUSEKEEPING ON POINTS/GROCERIES
POST 15: VWL LOBBY/CAROLWOOD PACIFIC ROOM
POST 16: STURDY BRANCHES HEALTH CLUB (VWL)
LINKS OF INTEREST:
NEWS FROM THE LODGE...
MOST RECENTLY POSTED WL/VWL ACTIVITIES FLYER AND MOVIE SCHEDULE
CURRENT/RECENT REHABS:
VWL: Hidden Springs Pool & Spa will be closed for refurbishment from October 14 through November 15.
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Completed Week of July 8: All recalled fridges were replaced. EVERY WL ROOM DOES HAVE A WORKING FRIDGE. However, they do not have a small freezer compartment.
August 2013: Minor exterior repairs. Replacement/repair of railing in front of geyser.
May 5 - June 28, 2013: Presidential and Vice-Presidential Suites underwent soft goods replacements.
May 2013: Transportation Dock ropes underwent re-design and replacement.
May 2013: Guest Parking lot underwent rejuvenation.
May 2013: 2nd Floor Mercantile carpet replaced.
The 2012 Wilderness Lodge room rehab included replacement of most bathroom fixtures (but not the counter tops), the shower tile, shower head and shower curtain, all flooring, drapes, bedding, bed skirt and fabric areas of existing furniture, including the headboard fabric. All rooms have been painted a lighter color. All hallway carpeting has been replaced as well as chair coverings in the club level lounge. Some lobby chairs were replaced with very high back chairs. The rehab was completed in the end of September 2012. It did not include any VWL rooms (rumored to be rehabbed in 2014).
VWL: Hidden Springs Pool & Spa will be closed for refurbishment from October 14 through November 15.
TheMouseForLess.com
Completed Week of July 8: All recalled fridges were replaced. EVERY WL ROOM DOES HAVE A WORKING FRIDGE. However, they do not have a small freezer compartment.
August 2013: Minor exterior repairs. Replacement/repair of railing in front of geyser.
May 5 - June 28, 2013: Presidential and Vice-Presidential Suites underwent soft goods replacements.
May 2013: Transportation Dock ropes underwent re-design and replacement.
May 2013: Guest Parking lot underwent rejuvenation.
May 2013: 2nd Floor Mercantile carpet replaced.
The 2012 Wilderness Lodge room rehab included replacement of most bathroom fixtures (but not the counter tops), the shower tile, shower head and shower curtain, all flooring, drapes, bedding, bed skirt and fabric areas of existing furniture, including the headboard fabric. All rooms have been painted a lighter color. All hallway carpeting has been replaced as well as chair coverings in the club level lounge. Some lobby chairs were replaced with very high back chairs. The rehab was completed in the end of September 2012. It did not include any VWL rooms (rumored to be rehabbed in 2014).
CURRENT/REHABBED WL ROOM PHOTOS
First WL rehabbed room photos taken in May 2012 are located HERE and HERE
REHABBED DELUXE ROOM PHOTOShttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2778033&page=212http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2778033&page=212
Post or PM your WDW resort and dates and I'll post them here in this nifty spot!
First WL rehabbed room photos taken in May 2012 are located HERE and HERE
REHABBED DELUXE ROOM PHOTOShttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2778033&page=212http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2778033&page=212
Post or PM your WDW resort and dates and I'll post them here in this nifty spot!
Kathy Z: 11/14 - 11/21 First stay at WL!
ethansmommy: 11/16 - 11/24 WL
wdwnut61: 11/17 - 11/25 WL
mommy2twingles: 11/17 - 11/23 WL-CL Deluxe Room
nyrebecca: 11/17 - 11/23 VWL
Weluvdizney2: 11/23 - 11/30 WL
MI MICKEY: 11/23 - 12/5 WL
goofy4prez: 11/29 - 12/5 WL
Penitentmama: 11/29 - 12/6 First WDW trip at WL!
DisMomJill: 11/30 - 12/7 WL
Ana~n~Joseph: 11/30 - 12/17 WL-CL First stay at the Lodge!
Wood Nymph: 11/30 - 12/5 She didn't get to see it all her last visit!
mystery222184: WL 11/30 - 12/7
tydad: 11/30 - ? WL-CL
JinxedSydney: 12/2 - 12/10
Disneyhenry: 12/2 - 12/9 WL
pas130: 12/3 - 12/6 DH and DS at WL...the girls at Poly
GinnerD: 12/4 - 12/5 WL
BabyFu18: 12/5 - 12/10 WL-CL Our first stay at WL and first CL!
rhondakg: 12/6 - 12/14 First WL stay!
Kathymford: 12/6 - 12/13 VWL First Christmas at WDW!
CaliKT: 12/7 - 12/13 WL-CV Bunk beds
goofynut41: 12/8 - 12/15 WL 30th anniversary vacation!
marmalade: 12/11 - 12/15
AussieSing: 12/12 - 12/17 WL
pigletto: 12/14 - 12/21 VWL Surprise Christmas trip
LB1122: 12/22 - 12/29 WL-CL
WDWKOOK: 12/22 - 12/30 WL
kahrani: 12/29 - 1/2 WL Part of our Disneymoon!
juliebug: 12/29 - 1/6 WL
2014 ARRIVALS:
katmg: 1/2 - 1/8 WL
vinovinto: 1/5 - 1/12 WL DH is running the marathon.
RedheadRinger: 1/7 - 14 WL
iggypeck: 1/12 - 1/17 VWL First stay at VWL!
Tinkerbellsmomma: 1/18 - 1/26 First time at WL and first Deluxe!
lolobug: 1/22 - 1/29 WL First trip ever!
jey: 1/24 - 2/1 WL
Momof2Disneyboys: 1/25 - 1/30 WL Our first stay at WL!
fauntleroy53: 2/2 - 2/9 WL
KerryCM: 2/5 - 2/12 WL-CL For our 42nd anniversary!
Valgoof: 2/7 - 2/15 WL
jliraposa: 2/15 - 2/22 VWL
pld5: 2/25 - 3/1 WL-CL For DS's 8th birthday!
Blondie91098: 2/25 - 3/4
NicoleLarson: 2/25 - 3/1 WL-CL For DD's 5th birthday!
ocalla: 2/27 - 3/5 WL
carolann210: 3/1 - 3/6 First stay at VWL and DD's first visit ever!
frazeemama: 3/2 - 3/8
danceteachermom: 4/4 - 4/12 VWL
Disney44please: 4/5 - 4/11 WL
JnKinVA's: 4/25 - 5/05 WL
jesster: 4/27 - 5/4 WL First visit!
RebelSoul: 5/2 - 5/5 WL-CL
TempleOT: 5/3 - 5/10 WL
Viking_53: 5/17 - 5/19 VWL
MickeyEars: 6/2 - 6/10 First stay at WL!
Mommy of Princess: 7/6 - 7/13 WL
reagansdaddy: 7/15 - 7/19 So excited!
bluecastle: 8/11 - 8/19 VWL
JKSWonder: 8/16 - 8/23 WL
rotlex: 8/20 - 8/28 WL
Haygar2: 9/7 - 9/13 First stay at WL, birthday and 20th anniversary!
klacey1: 9/11 - 9/18 WL One trip had us hooked!
jerseygirl74: 9/18 - 9/23 WL (CL?)
Jersey918: 9/20 - 9/27 WL 10th anniversary!
BWV Dreamin: 9/21 - 9/26 VWL