BOULDER RIDGE VILLAS & COPPER CREEK VILLAS & CABINS: Wilderness Lodge DVC Expansion Thread

[hill6]

We were there on May 15th for lunch at Whispering Canyon and we took a walk to the construction area.

 

[goopysolelady]

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We were there on May 15th for lunch at Whispering Canyon and we took a walk to the construction area.

Looks like my quiet area behind the Trout Bar will be gone ; loved watching the sunrise from here.

 

[plumsiren]

I would die of happiness if any new studios had 2 beds - even doubles - instead of one! I'd love to stay at a DVC property but refuse to sleep on a pull-out couch, dangit, and OKW doesn't appeal to me.

 

[sleepydog25]

Looks like my quiet area behind the Trout Bar will be gone ; loved watching the sunrise from here.

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot. . ." Losing the beach is perhaps my biggest sadness with the new build as that's where I first met my wife and where we, too, often went to unwind.

 

[Lisann]

I would die of happiness if any new studios had 2 beds - even doubles - instead of one! I'd love to stay at a DVC property but refuse to sleep on a pull-out couch, dangit, and OKW doesn't appeal to me.

A.MEN.

 

[goopysolelady]

Like this?

 

[MaggieBags]

We are thinking of staying at WL the week prior to Christmas. To avoid a view of the construction is there a certain type of room we should reserve over another - standard vs. courtyard? When we last stayed at WL our view was of the villas. I'm going to guess this view is of cranes etc. now?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

We are thinking of staying at WL the week prior to Christmas. To avoid a view of the construction is there a certain type of room we should reserve over another - standard vs. courtyard? When we last stayed at WL our view was of the villas. I'm going to guess this view is of cranes etc. now?

We stayed this past Christmas did not make any requests. We had a view just of trees it was fine. I believe it was standard. We found it quiet, the staff friendly and we were not bothered by the construction at all. We fell in love with the resort. Our home resorts our SSR and VGF so we were lucky to score Christmas at 7 months. We figured probably a one off due to construction fears. We even got free Memory maker to compensate and FP+ but like I said we had a super time! Loved the refurbed room ( accessible studio was real nice ) . We didn't want to leave! The tree was something else!

 

[sleepydog25]

We are thinking of staying at WL the week prior to Christmas. To avoid a view of the construction is there a certain type of room we should reserve over another - standard vs. courtyard? When we last stayed at WL our view was of the villas. I'm going to guess this view is of cranes etc. now?

Based on your brief description of a "view of the villas," I would hazard a guess you were staying in a room in the south wing of the WL. If so, then none of those rooms will be available as those are the ones currently being renovated to DVC suites. Currently, there is a great deal of scaffolding and work happening on the south wing, so if you were to stay in a courtyard room view in the north wing, you'll see it. Of course, come December, the scaffolding may be gone. Regardless, the construction noise is minimal and the Lodge at Christmas is gorgeous.

 

[sleepydog25]

Like this?

Yes. Sigh. Just looked at our wedding pics, several of which were taken on this beach and in the nearby woods where the current staging site sits.

 

[Ohana2011]

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Beautiful... I'm assuming this was the VWL beach. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing it before vacationing at WL. So sad that this beautiful site will be gone.

 

[jon18uk]

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot. . ." Losing the beach is perhaps my biggest sadness with the new build as that's where I first met my wife and where we, too, often went to unwind.

As far as we know the beach will be back once the cabin construction is done

 

[WDWKOOK]

To WDWKOOK
Thanks for the information...........unless the AKV blows us away in November.............we're coming home in Aug 2017!

Doug

New VWL (or Boulder Ridge Villas at WL, if you will) owner here... True, the sales force is not informed of the decisions... My DFamily & I were just at a Kiosk in Frontierland and the sales person wasn't aware that the new WLV and cabins were named CCVC or that the original villas are being renamed BRV. The sales person also advised me that I was buying a car without a motor when I told him my resale was submitted on 03/31/16, before the announcement by DVC that there would be a change to member benefits. When I advised him that my contract was grandfathered in, he insisted over and over again that it was not and that I was doing myself a disservice by buying resale, that I should rethink it before closing on the property. I don't blame the sales people, but I agree that they are not brought up to speed until all of the legalities have been settled.

UGH

Here now in WL courtyard room. Construction side interior is clearly gutted. (No interior walls are visible) It appears that they are just beginning to add new interior stud walls beginning nearest Bear Face end. Still handing out Pardon our Dust pins. Elevator traffic is very manageable (rarely a wait). We haven't gone looking for construction and haven't seen / heard any that is readily noticeable. Pool traffic is about normal. I assume because there is only 1 now. Questions?

Thank you for posting a LIVE update, @mbrown572097.

We were there on May 15th for lunch at Whispering Canyon and we took a walk to the construction area.

Thanks much for the recent construction area photos, @hill6.

 

[goopysolelady]

Beautiful... I'm assuming this was the VWL beach. I didn't have the pleasure of seeing it before vacationing at WL. So sad that this beautiful site will be gone.

As far as we know the beach will be back once the cabin construction is done

Yes Ma'am...children's playground on the beach too...really, really pretty area; hope the beach DOES come back in some form.

 

[sleepydog25]

As far as we know the beach will be back once the cabin construction is done

One can only hope; however, it's not the cabins which are taking over the beach but rather the new QS and patio area which can already be seen in many pics. I'm hoping there'll be some small swatches of sand when all is said and done.

 

[AngieTank]

~Entire bank of lobby elevators near The Mercantile are closed.

~Balcony viewing areas that face Bay Lake closed on fourth floor and fifth floors.
~Sitting area above front doors on fifth floor closed off. ​

Does anyone know how long these parts of the main building will be closed? The sitting area on the 5th floor is one of our favorite areas. Also I have not heard anything officially from Disney that anything was happening inside the main building, which is really disappointing to find out from an outside party.

We are traveling 9/30 - 10/7.

Thank you

 

[mystery222184]

I notice the first page mentions that there will no longer be CL seating around the lobby. Is this just currently or has it been confirmed for after the construction is complete as well? It's so relaxing around the lobby, it would be a real shame If the seating was removed. Thanks

 

[sleepydog25]

Does anyone know how long these parts of the main building will be closed? The sitting area on the 5th floor is one of our favorite areas. Also I have not heard anything officially from Disney that anything was happening inside the main building, which is really disappointing to find out from an outside party.

We are traveling 9/30 - 10/7.

Thank you

Disney hasn't officially stated that the south wing will be DVC rooms which, as I understand, has to do with some timeshare legality regarding when the rooms are released. I'm sure someone will correct me if I misspoke. However, there is no known, specific timetable for when the rooms will be finished. While construction is slated to be complete in mid- to late 2017 for the entire project (AKA Copper Creek)--and I think that's being optimistic--rooms in the south wing of the Lodge may be done a bit sooner. Truly, no one knows for sure.

 

[AngieTank]

Disney hasn't officially stated that the south wing will be DVC rooms which, as I understand, has to do with some timeshare legality regarding when the rooms are released. I'm sure someone will correct me if I misspoke. However, there is no known, specific timetable for when the rooms will be finished. While construction is slated to be complete in mid- to late 2017 for the entire project (AKA Copper Creek)--and I think that's being optimistic--rooms in the south wing of the Lodge may be done a bit sooner. Truly, no one knows for sure.

That makes sense, it is just really frustrating that they are openly talking about the construction but failing to mention that anything is happening IN the building. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time, as WL is our favorite resort. Just bummed at the prospect of losing our favorite lounge space. Thank you for answering, btw

 

[sleepydog25]

That makes sense, it is just really frustrating that they are openly talking about the construction but failing to mention that anything is happening IN the building. I'm sure we will have a wonderful time, as WL is our favorite resort. Just bummed at the prospect of losing our favorite lounge space. Thank you for answering, btw

Yes, it is frustrating, especially given how long they worked on PVB. You're welcome.