(CLOSED) Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE and VILLAS INFORMATION THREAD ~2014~

[Diznotyzed]

Based on the tracks in the sand, my guess is that the blocked off part of the beach is being used to move the equipment into the construction area. There is a road that runs somewhere behind the marina building. There is no other way to get the construction equipment into that area except through that access road.

This is just a guess. I'm sure about the north side, I'm just not sure if the exit door from the south wing is closed off or not. I know that you can't walk across the courtyard from the south wing to the north wing.

This pretty much nails it, if you just extend the lines to the left and across the pathway down to the marina. You have to walk across the construction access roadway to get to the marina, and there are fences lining that road in both directions.

We really enjoyed our stay, and made it safely home to the upper left hand side of the country yesterday. My suitcase decided to stay an extra night in Dallas, though. I hope my tiara makes it home safely today!

Joan and Gordon

 

[patty57]

This pretty much nails it, if you just extend the lines to the left and across the pathway down to the marina. You have to walk across the construction access roadway to get to the marina, and there are fences lining that road in both directions.

We really enjoyed our stay, and made it safely home to the upper left hand side of the country yesterday. My suitcase decided to stay an extra night in Dallas, though. I hope my tiara makes it home safely today!

Joan and Gordon

Thanks so much for the pictures and updates! Sorry about your luggage, but I guess it's better to lose it coming home than it is when you arrive on vacation. Did you insure your tiara?

 

[CAHarwell]

Well, I hate to be all gloom and doom, but that looks as if it is going to be WAY more inconvenient than was explained before, not to mention a lot more limiting of amenities. We are only three weeks out come this Friday, so it's too late to do anything about it now, but it is very disappointing

 

[KonaKaiTom]

Based on the picture, is the Trout Pass Bar closed?

Tom

 

[Wood Nymph]

Based on the picture, is the Trout Pass Bar closed?

Tom

Yes, the Trout Bar will be closed during the construction.

 

[MimiOfTwo]

I want to take my DD and 2 Grands for a Dec. 2015 trip. Grands will be 1 and 4 at the time. DD really wants to go but knows it will be a struggle with a stroller & 2 little ones. If we stayed WL would she have to fold the stroller up to get on the boat like you do for the buses?

 

[Wood Nymph]

I want to take my DD and 2 Grands for a Dec. 2015 trip. Grands will be 1 and 4 at the time. DD really wants to go but knows it will be a struggle with a stroller & 2 little ones. If we stayed WL would she have to fold the stroller up to get on the boat like you do for the buses?

Two different types of boats run between the MK and the WL. One of them requires the strollers to be folded. The other boat is bigger and strollers can be rolled on.

 

[Diznotyzed]

Based on the picture, is the Trout Pass Bar closed?

Tom

They have set up a small, sorta makeshift bar at the Villas pool near the entrance to Health Club/Restrooms.

 

[Lacoccinelle]

Hi all. DH and I are returning to WL for an Adult Only trip this Christmas!
It was a struggle to pick a resort but WL won out as I know it wows at Christmas . It's DH's first trip at Christmas, my 2nd and both of our 2nd trip WL. We are staying Woods View, 12/7 to 12/12

Awesome! I recognize you from GF as well!

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

Does anyone have pics of the recent room service menus? We went to WL in Nov 2013 and I'm wondering if the menu has changed.

 

[kastoney]

Thinking of booking a stay at WL for DW's birthday in February. Does anyone have recent experience with the Deluxe CL rooms? Some of the posts I've read are pretty negative. We've stayed CL at WL before, but not in a deluxe room. Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks.

No actual experience yet but we check in on Friday. We booked it largely because it had a separate bedroom. I know one downsize is they are all located on different levels than the lounge.

 

[disneyquilter]

Hello all!! Maybe this has been discussed before, but I thought I have read somewhere (can't remember where) that there would be more construction at WL for DVC in the future. Does anyone know when that may begin? When is the current construction going to be completed? My family and I have a reservation for 2 weeks at WL in June 2015, so I am just curious. Thanks, in advance!!

 

[boufa]

Hello all!! Maybe this has been discussed before, but I thought I have read somewhere (can't remember where) that there would be more construction at WL for DVC in the future. Does anyone know when that may begin? When is the current construction going to be completed? My family and I have a reservation for 2 weeks at WL in June 2015, so I am just curious. Thanks, in advance!!

Im not sure anyone knows for sure, but I doubt that construction would occur until 1 of 2 thing happens... 1) The new DVC rooms at the poly are completely sold out, or 2) at the very least the new poly DVC is done.

I would imagine you would be fine in June.. maybe not much longer than that. Also note that construction at different resorts means different things. The Grand Floridian DVC and Bay Lake Tower were not nearly as intrusive as the Poly construction is.

 

[outahere]

No actual experience yet but we check in on Friday. We booked it largely because it had a separate bedroom. I know one downsize is they are all located on different levels than the lounge.

I agree that the rooms being scattered all over the hotel is one thing to consider. The only reason I'm thinking of the deluxe rooms is to have more room to sit and relax. The regular rooms at WL are fairly small, especially compared to the other deluxe resorts.

 

[corvidae]

Hey folks--just a quick note. We are here now and the place is gorgeous and very friendly! Stream and waterfall working. Geyser startle the crap out of us a few minutes ago! I'll try to post pics later. This is our first stay at WL, first time to WDW. Very pleased so far with the lodge and the CL service.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Hey folks--just a quick note. We are here now and the place is gorgeous and very friendly! Stream and waterfall working. Geyser startle the crap out of us a few minutes ago! I'll try to post pics later. This is our first stay at WL, first time to WDW. Very pleased so far with the lodge and the CL service.

Thanks for the update. Could you let us know when or if you see real construction, with lots of noise.

Thanks.

Hello all!! Maybe this has been discussed before, but I thought I have read somewhere (can't remember where) that there would be more construction at WL for DVC in the future. Does anyone know when that may begin? When is the current construction going to be completed? My family and I have a reservation for 2 weeks at WL in June 2015, so I am just curious. Thanks, in advance!!

The DVC construction sounds very speculative to me. The villas rooms have recently been refurbished. The main pool will be all finished by December, and I think June of 2015 will be a great time to stay at the WL and VWL.

 

[Dumbo Mad]

Hi we have just checked in, had a bit of a nightmare with our two rooms as one was located on the 5th floor south side and the other on the 2nd floor north side. They have taken a lot of rooms out of use that face the pool, due to the refurb. Sitting outside roaring forks and the jackhammering work has started. It's very loud....

 

[anniebean]

We're here now. Love our room. Fireworks view. Construction hasn't bothered or inconvenienced us.

If you buy a new magic band though, we've had problems with opening the doors to our room. The old ones they shipped to us work fine.

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

Can someone who is there post a pic of the room service menu? I had asked a few posts back if the menu has changed since Nov 2013.

Hope everyone who is there is dealing with the construction and not having major issues! We would love to see more pics.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Can someone who is there post a pic of the room service menu? I had asked a few posts back if the menu has changed since Nov 2013.

There is a link to the Private Dining menu HERE at the end of the DINING/MENU page. These are the changes from 2013 to 2014:

The Western Salad is now a Caesar.

A Pulled Pork Sandwich and a Continental Breakfast have been added.

The Charcuterie Platter and Glazed Chicken Lollipops have been replaced with a Cheese Plate and Buffalo Wings.