(CLOSED) Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE and VILLAS INFORMATION THREAD ~11/13 - 6/14~

[mommyof3princess27]

Just booked our first stay at wilderness lodge!!!! So excited!!

 

[DonnaDuck333]

Question for those who stay club level at WL - do you tend to eat solely at the club or do you eat in the parks too? I've heard people do both but I'm wondering if that's really feasible it acceptable. I mean, do people really go and eat dinner there if they are lighter eaters or is that frowned upon ? Just trying to figure what will work best for us. Thank you!

I thought the same as you the first time I went club, we are average eaters. normally some fruit or nice bowl of oatmeal can hold us till lunch. Well, I had a rude awakening when to find out you do an average of 5 miles a day in the parks and you kinda find yourself hungrier than if it was an average day at home or work. The same was with the kids... we found we were doing a counter service for lunch and dinner the last 4 nights because appetizer get old quick for us.. We know do the dining reg dining plan and use the club for a light breakfast and for the evening offerings, just pick a couple items to taste so not to ruin our nice meal out. I say try it once using solely the club food, since you stated your light eaters sounds like it not being used as a meal plan more of your family will be full after only a few items as it was intended to be... Have a great time, club level here is wonderful...

 

[westonkamom]

Just booked last night with DV for the FD!! We'll be at WL 12/14-12/28. Opted for the Woods View Bunk Bed room bc of our 2 kids (DS13,DD8)...kinda worried I made a mistake by not booking a courtyard view. WL is new to us, although we have eaten there twice. Our other December stays have been at Pop and most recently AKL, both were pool view. I was leaning toward AKL again, but DH wanted to try something new so it was a toss-up between WL and Poly, but with all the construction chaos over there it was stressing me out. I know we will have an amazing trip no matter what, but please help me feel confident in our choice!!!

 

[westonkamom]

Just booked our first stay at wilderness lodge!!!! So excited!!

Glad you got what you were hoping for!! Hope you didn't have to wait long on hold this morning for FD!

 

[mommyof3princess27]

Glad you got what you were hoping for!! Hope you didn't have to wait long on hold this morning for FD!

Nope about 4min LOL

 

[disney meema]

I see the room views on the first few pages but would love to see more. If it's allowed would love to see some pictures if anyone has any? Staying courtyard view so that would be fabulous to see. Thanks in advance : )

 

[Kptreadaway]

Hello! Just booked our room here for 9/1 through 9/7. I had previously booked a Nemo suite at AofA, but switched here and took advantage of free dining. It is our family's first Disney Vacation! I just booked a standard view because I wasn't concerned about trying to see anything special from the room. It will be me, DH, DD6, DS1, and my mom. So excited!

 

[GrandCalifornian]

Hello! Just booked our room here for 9/1 through 9/7. I had previously booked a Nemo suite at AofA, but switched here and took advantage of free dining. It is our family's first Disney Vacation! I just booked a standard view because I wasn't concerned about trying to see anything special from the room. It will be me, DH, DD6, DS1, and my mom. So excited!

Congratulations! We chose WL for our first visit and haven't gone anywhere else yet. We book standard view and love having the opportunity to stay at such a beautiful resort. You should have a great time.

 

[JnKinVA]

I see the room views on the first few pages but would love to see more. If it's allowed would love to see some pictures if anyone has any? Staying courtyard view so that would be fabulous to see. Thanks in advance : )

I just returned from a courtyard view, and I was quickly looking through the 2500 photos that I took. I may have some from the view that we had. If I can find them, I will post, but I am sure there are folks who may beat me to it

Now I have the fun of adding borders and such on Photopass from the 320 photos we had taken!

Then, writing the Trip Report. Anyone want to write it for me?

 

[disney meema]

I just returned from a courtyard view, and I was quickly looking through the 2500 photos that I took. I may have some from the view that we had. If I can find them, I will post, but I am sure there are folks who may beat me to it Now I have the fun of adding borders and such on Photopass from the 320 photos we had taken! Then, writing the Trip Report. Anyone want to write it for me?

Thank you so much for looking ... 2500 picture wow! I can't write your travel report but I'll be following along reading : )

 

[GrandCalifornian]

I see the room views on the first few pages but would love to see more. If it's allowed would love to see some pictures if anyone has any? Staying courtyard view so that would be fabulous to see. Thanks in advance : )

Another interesting resource is the WL room view thread, which has pictures from specific room numbers. It is here: http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27342053&postcount=1

 

[misstdiana]

Thanks for the warm welcome WDWKOOK!

This is our first split, we are so excited . The other 2 resorts are The Yacht Club & The Poly! It's a 3/3/2 split - WL/YC/Poly the last week in August

I'm contemplating a split stay as well. We are booked at WL July 27 August 2nd. I was thinking of splitting the stay with CBR but not sure yet. Try to save some. $$ to compensate for the AP purchase.
It's our first time at WL.

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Checking in Friday night!

We ran the Everest Challange last weekend and stayed at AKL and I was booked there Again this weekend for a solo trip.. But I scored the WL for $3.00 more.. So I switched since I was just at AKL.

Looking forward to having a nice quiet time relaxing by the pool. Last weekend it rained Friday and Saturday

 

[TheLodgeLady]

I just returned from a courtyard view, and I was quickly looking through the 2500 photos that I took. I may have some from the view that we had. If I can find them, I will post, but I am sure there are folks who may beat me to it

Now I have the fun of adding borders and such on Photopass from the 320 photos we had taken!

Then, writing the Trip Report. Anyone want to write it for me?

Wow 2,500 photos! Looking forward to seeing some of them and reading your trip report. Missing the Lodge.

 

[njsmama]

You would go to the main WL building to check in. There isn't a check in desk in the villas building.

Thanks!

 

[chigirl]

Booked the FD at WL today for 11/17-11/22, which includes my birthday! I have never been able to go to WDW in November/December due to my previous job, so never was there for my birthday or to see Xmas decorations. We've stayed at Pop, POFQ, ASMo 2x, Disneyland's Paradise Pier, so this is a new one for us! Soooo excited!!!

I booked a courtyard room...I really want to see that water parade!

 

[mrsap]

I just returned from a courtyard view, and I was quickly looking through the 2500 photos that I took. I may have some from the view that we had. If I can find them, I will post, but I am sure there are folks who may beat me to it Now I have the fun of adding borders and such on Photopass from the 320 photos we had taken! Then, writing the Trip Report. Anyone want to write it for me?

Wow! Can't wait to see your review!!!!!!

 

[mrsap]

Booked the FD at WL today for 11/17-11/22, which includes my birthday! I have never been able to go to WDW in November/December due to my previous job, so never was there for my birthday or to see Xmas decorations. We've stayed at Pop, POFQ, ASMo 2x, Disneyland's Paradise Pier, so this is a new one for us! Soooo excited!!! I booked a courtyard room...I really want to see that water parade!

You are going to LOVE it!!! We see the tree at the Lodge every year and it's just Amazing!!! The decor and Christmas music all around the parks are great, you're going to have a great time! Enjoy!!!

 

[Sunnyday3]

Hi all - new here! This November will be our first visit to the WL - and a deluxe resort! I'm so excited!

My question is this - if we arrive on 11/11 (staying until 11/16) what are the chances of seeing some Christmas at the lodge? (Especially the beautiful tree that is put in the lobby?) I'd hate to miss out.

Thanks in advance - and can't wait to read this ENTIRE thread!

 

[4disneygenerations]

This will be our second stay at the WL My son, his wife and boys will also be there. This is their first time staying on site. I am debating upgrading them to CL because they are celebrating their anniversary. I don't know much about CL but what I see in the beautiful pics on the first page. Can someone let me know if besides the CL lounge food are the beer and wine also complimentary? Also is CL just on the one floor and can you still request an inner court yard view?
Thank you