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

[Imhere]

I am getting so excited for our March CL trip! My husband will be so surprised to find us at WL! A few quick questions for the experts please. Will I be able to bring a beer or two to sit by the pool in the afternoon from the lounge?

Yes, you can bring as many beers as you want to the pool, not in a glass container.

 

[Seasideshell]

Thanks!

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

So, we are staying at the Villas in a studio this May. Is the Villa refurb for all the studios? Just wondering if we would need to call to request one of the rooms that fits 5 since we may have an additional adult coming with us at the last minute. Could've sworn I saw somewhere that the studio refurb would be completed in March, so I would think we shouldn't worry about it...prob just overthinking this, right?

 

[alhurricane]

Due to the Ebates/Orbitz deals, we are considering changing our reservation from POR to WL. Are we really missing anything if we book just a standard view room?

 

[digiMom]

I'm joining in.... Our family will be staying at VWL for 2 nights in August. It's the second part of our split stay (we're also staying at BWV and AKV) and will be the first time we stay here. I hope to learn as much as possible so we can get the most out of our stay!

 

[PamelaKay]

Due to the Ebates/Orbitz deals, we are considering changing our reservation from POR to WL. Are we really missing anything if we book just a standard view room?

Everyone will have a different opinion. I don't mind the standard rooms on the North Side of the hotel. Even though they overlook the loading docks, if you get up high enough, you can see the MK fireworks. It can be a bit noisy in the early morning with the beep beep beep of the delivery trucks, but I am an early riser so it didn't bother me.

I have not stayed in a standard view room on the other side.

It also depends on how much time you plan to stay at the hotel and hang out in your room.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Kook

Ok, seriously, pay absolutely no attention to me!!!! I'm on a resort carousel right now!!!

 

[GrandCalifornian]

Due to the Ebates/Orbitz deals, we are considering changing our reservation from POR to WL. Are we really missing anything if we book just a standard view room?

I totally agree with PamelaKay's response. While some people really prefer having a better view from the balcony, we book standard view because we prefer to save the money. Besides the balcony view, the rest of the room is the same. We have been fortunate enough to get upgraded woods and courtyard view rooms after booking standard, and while they are nice we are perfectly willing to accept a standard view room and save the money.
We also find that room location makes as much or more of a difference than the balcony view. We prefer a room that opens to the lobby, but others prefer a quieter location down a hallway. Overall you really can't go wrong since it is such a beautiful resort and is relatively compact.

 

[BubblyTrip]

Can anyone give me an idea of how crowded Roaring Forks will be around 4:30-5 PM during spring break? I am trying to figure out how to do our evenings after a swim / rest break with my 5 year old. Going to return to the parks in the evening for a few hours (not super late), and I don't know if I should eat at WL or get something in the park. Priority is decent food that is quick, so we can maximize park time.

 

[hstrickland]

Kook

Could we be added to the Lodgers Log?? Our August trip will be our return to the OFC from 8/16 - 8/26

Well....you held out longer than I anticipated. What was the hold up???

 

[Mousemommy1]

Well....you held out longer than I anticipated. What was the hold up???

 

[princessesintraining]

Add us to the log account. Hubby has a conference, so he said we could go again. June 12-15. I think he's lost his mind, but that's good for us! I think he missed see what a great trip the girls and I had in september.

 

[hstrickland]

Add my dates, too, please June 7-14 WL CL


We're just a little excited....

 

[douglasap8]

We're staying at Wilderness Lodge for the first time in May! We also scored 8:05 pre rope drop reservations at Crystal Palace. Is the bus our best/only option to the MK that early? Do we need to advise anyone that we need to go early?

Thanks!

 

[dansdad]

We're staying at Wilderness Lodge for the first time in May! We also scored 8:05 pre rope drop reservations at Crystal Palace. Is the bus our best/only option to the MK that early? Do we need to advise anyone that we need to go early?

Thanks!

The Red Flag boats that go to MK start running 30 minutes before MK opens.

The Blue Flag boat that go to the Contemporary start running at 6:45 and you could walk from there over to MK.

The buses start running at 6:30. You don't need to let anyone know beforehand.

 

[douglasap8]

The Red Flag boats that go to MK start running 30 minutes before MK opens.

The Blue Flag boat that go to the Contemporary start running at 6:45 and you could walk from there over to MK.

The buses start running at 6:30. You don't need to let anyone know beforehand.

Thanks for the quick response!

 

[bocaj1431]

The Red Flag boats that go to MK start running 30 minutes before MK opens.

The Blue Flag boat that go to the Contemporary start running at 6:45 and you could walk from there over to MK.

The buses start running at 6:30. You don't need to let anyone know beforehand.

How long does the red flag boat take to get to MK once on the boat?
If you are in DW during the last few weeks of June, I am assuming it is very busy; so, what time should you arrive at the dock to catch the first red flag boat? Also, will it be extremely crowded at that time because everyone is trying to make rope drop? Does this mean you may have to wait for the next boat? Is it better to just take the bus to ensure you make rope drop on time?

Thanks

 

[dansdad]

How long does the red flag boat take to get to MK once on the boat?

12 minutes.

If you are in DW during the last few weeks of June, I am assuming it is very busy; so, what time should you arrive at the dock to catch the first red flag boat?

I would be on the dock 40 minutes before MK is scheduled to open that day.

Also, will it be extremely crowded at that time because everyone is trying to make rope drop?

Maybe, but some people will also use the bus.

Does this mean you may have to wait for the next boat?

Yes.

Is it better to just take the bus to ensure you make rope drop on time?

It's hard to say because it depends on how many people are trying to get to MK for rope drop that day. The bus ride is very quick, like 5 minutes to get to MK.

 

[bocaj1431]

12 minutes.



I would be on the dock 40 minutes before MK is scheduled to open that day.



Maybe, but some people will also use the bus.





Yes.





It's hard to say because it depends on how many people are trying to get to MK for rope drop that day. The bus ride is very quick, like 5 minutes to get to MK.

Thank you for answering all my questions!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Due to the Ebates/Orbitz deals, we are considering changing our reservation from POR to WL. Are we really missing anything if we book just a standard view room?

I would upgrade to a woods view room to avoid the noise of the delivery trucks and the constant buzz of the huge electrical transformers that you can hear from some of the standard view rooms.