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

[JeninTexas]

So excited to have found this thread. We will be at at WL 11-15 until 11-24. Our first trip to WDW!

 

[Lsyves]

At the lodge now. Maybe I'm cranky bc our early evening flight was delayed and we didn't actually get to the lodge until 1:30 am, but we are next to a stairwell with some sort of hydraulic pump turning on and off every 3 mins or so. No sleep. Asking to switch rooms as soon as my kids wake up. Glad they slept at least. Wish us luck! (We are WL diehards with never a complaint usually!)

 

[hstrickland]

Howdy, Heather! How was spring break? We spent ours at a resort in WV. I'll bet it didn't snow on your spring break. Just did my FP+ yesterday and I can't believe it's only 2 months till we're back at our favorite place. Did you already book all your ADRs and FP+? Are you on the DDP again or TiW?

Howdy back at ya! Spring Break has been fabulous! Here now in Florida at the beach...so, no....we didn't have any snow I'm assuming you did.


Got all the ADRs and FPs done No DDP this year...can you believe it??!! Since we have CL, we're scaling back. We do have a TS each day, but trying to do a little more relaxing per Bill's request I feel quite certain that my itinerary looks absurd to the outsider. If anyone besides my family glanced at it, they would swear I've lost my mind - perhaps I have ....but works for me. And probably not going to do APs. Our 2015 trip is already booked...7 day Fantasy Cruise...this will take the place of our WDW trip. Of course I always say we aren't going back for a while - you know how that goes...

If the WL CL is as good as you say it is, maybe I can sneak another trip in Bill's already sold on WL...not so much the CL part. Of course I told him your word is the gospel, so there's no way you would steer him in the wrong direction. He'll love it! (you better be right)

 

[matthewdragon]

At the lodge now. Maybe I'm cranky bc our early evening flight was delayed and we didn't actually get to the lodge until 1:30 am, but we are next to a stairwell with some sort of hydraulic pump turning on and off every 3 mins or so. No sleep. Asking to switch rooms as soon as my kids wake up. Glad they slept at least. Wish us luck! (We are WL diehards with never a complaint usually!)

Which room is it? I hope they take very good care of you. Get some rest, I know how cranky feels...

 

[JnKinVA]

On the DME now! Looks like we are hitting Poly, GF, Contemporary, and WL. Not sure which order yet, but I have a feeling that the order I gave is the order we will arrive. The only good thing is our bus is only about 1/3 full so it shouldn't take long to offload folks

 

[Koh1977]

On the DME now! Looks like we are hitting Poly, GF, Contemporary, and WL. Not sure which order yet, but I have a feeling that the order I gave is the order we will arrive. The only good thing is our bus is only about 1/3 full so it shouldn't take long to offload folks

Have a great and magical trip!!

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[MaggiesMomNJ]

I mentioned we were trying to move our BB from a bunk bed room to any other room (but not CL). I just called and they opened up rooms as part of the BB offer. We are going from Nov 14-20 and were switched to Courtyard View. I was told there was little chance of any new rooms opening...

But I have heard many of you are looking to switch so I would call now!

 

[Koh1977]

I mentioned we were trying to move our BB from a bunk bed room to any other room (but not CL). I just called and they opened up rooms as part of the BB offer. We are going from Nov 14-20 and were switched to Courtyard View. I was told there was little chance of any new rooms opening... But I have heard many of you are looking to switch so I would call now!

Glad you got it switched!!

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[MaggiesMomNJ]

Glad you got it switched!!

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Thanks!

 

[GrandCalifornian]

I mentioned we were trying to move our BB from a bunk bed room to any other room (but not CL). I just called and they opened up rooms as part of the BB offer. We are going from Nov 14-20 and were switched to Courtyard View.

Congratulations! Now you know you'll get what you want.

 

[marymac123]

Hey KOOK!
After much and number crunching ...I had to switch us...It sounds so silly to be upset about this, I know. I took us out of CL I moved us down, added 2 days, 2 more park hopper tix for the 3 of us, 3 tix to MNSSHP, a memory maker, dining plan & still saving us about $100! We will really really miss OFC CMs but at least we can wave to everyone from down below. Maybe I can get us Flag Family? Maybe 40% disc will ????
Italia is upset but she understands now there is more time at WDW! It's DH that's being the baby So can you please update us on the Log? August 26th - September 4th Thank you!!! Mary

 

[JnKinVA]

Arrived, and after getting slightly settled, did AK for the afternoon.
Love the Memory Maker. Did a ton of character meets and magic shots. Ended up with over 50 photos in about 4 hours of park time.

I don't want to tell too much, as I am looking forward to doing my first TR So I hope some of you will follow along when I get home and plan it out

 

[Disney44please]

Just checked in and apparently got upgraded to a courtyard view. I was really hoping to see Wishes from our requested room, so I am a bit torn. But the view is nice and we are close'ish to the elevators so that is good.

 

[OttawaDisGirl]

We're so excited! Put us on the list please! We're there 10-18 November. (Is it bad that I'm already counting down?) this will be our third trip in the last two years!

 

[TempleOT]

The "open house" at the cubs den--is that every day? What about the cookie decorating at roaring forks? Time and day for that? Thanks! 8 days to go!

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

The "open house" at the cubs den--is that every day? What about the cookie decorating at roaring forks? Time and day for that? Thanks! 8 days to go!

Check out page one, post #2: http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/resorts/wdw/pdf/WLCalendar.pdf

This lists all activates going on at WL.

The cookie decoration is on Saturdays, 2:00-3:00pm at Roaring Fork. The kids seem to really enjoy this!



(I haven't a clue how to copy a link so I can then say, "click here." )

 

[bluecastle]

Hi all! Finally caught up. Welcome to all the newbies!! Love reading about everyone's plans. Been busy reading about the changes to FP+ that start this Monday. By the time my FP+ reservation date rolls around this June, I wonder how many changes there will be? For anyone looking for info on this topic I highly recommend Mesaboy2's thread. Don't know how to post link, but the title is FastPass+ Basic Information, Attraction List, and Suggested Priorities

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

Congratulations! Now you know you'll get what you want.

Thanks!

 

[sayla27]

Hi all! Finally caught up. Welcome to all the newbies!! Love reading about everyone's plans. Been busy reading about the changes to FP+ that start this Monday. By the time my FP+ reservation date rolls around this June, I wonder how many changes there will be? For anyone looking for info on this topic I highly recommend Mesaboy2's thread. Don't know how to post link, but the title is FastPass+ Basic Information, Attraction List, and Suggested Priorities

I've been following that one too and it is great. Almost as good as this one!

 

[madgali2000]

We stay club level with our DD's every year ! This year we will,be traveling without them. We were wondering if anyone knows if you can get just a king bed on club level?? Thanks