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

[Kona65]

The pool heater is still not working.

That's cold.

 

[Smileybug]

I love following this thread. I always get the best info here! And just over all... enjoy the excitement about the WL.

Our next trip "home" isn't until Nov. 29th - Dec 5th, 2015. It will be our 4th time staying at the WL and our first time staying CL. (I am so excited about this!!) DH and I do not even consider any other resorts now. The feeling we get when we first walk through those front doors is just unexplainable.

Have a great day ya'll.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Today's the day...

See you soon WL!

 

[mrsap]

Today's the day... See you soon WL!

Have a great time!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kaysmommie]

I just booked an anniversary trip for my husband and I to Wilderness Lodge for this weekend! Kind of last minute for us. But leaving the kids home with grandma this time. Hoping they get the hot tubs going or some pool heat before we get there. I can't wait to see the resort decorated for Christmas!

 

[sotoalf]

Returned from four-night five-day WL vacation. On our third stay the resort was as beautiful as ever, and cast members, as I posted once before, unctuously polite, even chirping "Have a magical day!" after every sentence. A ticket problem was solved without a peep.

The scaffolding encompasses the north side of the resort facing Bay Lake. You would not notice it unless you're used to exiting through those doors (now closed) or standing at the foot of the rock bridge and faced south. Because the weather was miserable on Monday, we saw no one in the pool, but yesterday at checkout a few hardy souls braved the 41-degree weather and stiff wind. At least it gave lifeguards something to do.

My parents, who ordered room service every morning, were struck by one curious and unattractive development: three times they got no plates with their muffins and fruit. On the second day Dad made a point of mentioning it. He received an apology but no plate the third day. It's inexplicable. Is Disney trying to cut corners? How does one eat muffins with jam and butter off napkins?

 

[alwaysred2]

Yikes!
I hope it is fixed soon. We're just 10 days out now!
I have a feeling it's going to be crowded soon--my sister arrives on the 21st, she just tried to add a day (the 20th) and the WL is completely sold out!

We just decided to cancel our dinner rez on the 20th and just enjoy the resort and do some hanging out, see the movie, etc.

That's crazy they are saying sold out. I was just on MDE a little bit ago cause I thought about doing the same thing and it still shows a Woods View still available.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I am set as well. I would lie to move a breakfast 30 minutes earlier in order to see a show but we got the dessert party last year literally the night before our trip. I think I got it at like 1am! Good luck!

Thanks! I'm definitely going to try constantly to get one of them! So fingers crossed.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I just booked an anniversary trip for my husband and I to Wilderness Lodge for this weekend! Kind of last minute for us. But leaving the kids home with grandma this time. Hoping they get the hot tubs going or some pool heat before we get there. I can't wait to see the resort decorated for Christmas!

I hope you have a lovely weekend, and that the weather warms up, too. The hot tub at the villas pool should be open, and hot.

 

[dkrauss]

Fortunately not nearly as controversial as a pool closing, but I just read that Whispering Canyon Cafe is closing for rehab on March 15th for about 3 months

Any news on this beyond whats on the DIS site: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

Is this just a rehab? ...or is something else...... Hope they do something to keep their top of line servers.....that's what makes this restaurant so cool!



Doug

 

[Tbone17701]

Fortunately not nearly as controversial as a pool closing, but I just read that Whispering Canyon Cafe is closing for rehab on March 15th for about 3 months

Any news on this beyond whats on the DIS site: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

Is this just a rehab? ...or is something else...... Hope they do something to keep their top of line servers.....that's what makes this restaurant so cool!



Doug

Does anyone think this will impact the club level at all with regard to the food that is served? I only ask because I thought I had read that the restaurants in the hotel were the ones that supplied the food to the lounge?

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I got a Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party for our arrival night!!!

I am beyond excited! I can't believe it popped up when I just checked randomly. I am going to surprise my grandmother with it before fireworks. Does anyone have ideas/suggestions how I can surprise her? She hasn't visited in over 10 years. The CM on the phone said that qualifies as a first visit and noted that for her. She will be so thrilled! I just don't know how to make the reveal a "wow" moment! thoughts?

 

[Divaofdisney]

Can someone please give me an update to anyone who might be there now or going in next few days as to status of pool and if heater was fixed and also on status of hot tubs. We arrive next Tuesday just 5 more days and praying it will be open by then. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[stephm0188]

Can someone please give me an update to anyone who might be there now or going in next few days as to status of pool and if heater was fixed and also on status of hot tubs. We arrive next Tuesday just 5 more days and praying it will be open by then. Thanks so much in advance.

Here now. Heater still not working, hot tubs not open.

 

[Divaofdisney]

Here now. Heater still not working, hot tubs not open.

Oh my that's not too encouraging...but we still have a few days left. Still praying for some pixie dust!!

 

[buckeev]

WHAT!!!
NO POOL HEATER!!!
They're KILLIN' ME!!!

9 DAYS 'TIL ORLANDO BOUND!!! FIX THE HEATER MICKEY!

 

[kaysmommie]

I hope you have a lovely weekend, and that the weather warms up, too. The hot tub at the villas pool should be open, and hot.

Thank you!

 

[wollydoodle]

Hello, we are arriving in 3 days and my husband asked a question about the sauna in the Sturdy Branches fitness center and I don't know the answer. Does anyone happen to know if there is only one sauna (and therefore co-ed) or is there one in each locker room (preferred!)? Thanks in advance!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Fortunately not nearly as controversial as a pool closing, but I just read that Whispering Canyon Cafe is closing for rehab on March 15th for about 3 months

Any news on this beyond whats on the DIS site: http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm

Is this just a rehab? ...or is something else...... Hope they do something to keep their top of line servers.....that's what makes this restaurant so cool!



Doug

I'm not sure that is right since I was able to make a dinner reservation there on April 18th.

 

[trishadono]

Just booked my 1st CL stay at WL. Just me and dd19. Anything I need to know or expect?

I have stayed at gf,cr and poly CL and looking forward to WL

I think for January it will be great.