According to the CM I talked to in January, the sand is mixed with the mucky, swampy soil so that it can stand up to construction. That is what they did on the villas side. We saw them trucking in lots of sand, then they mixed it in with a backhoe. The CM says that they have to wait until it settles to a certain density until they can build there.Honestly, I don't get a warm cozy feeling from all the "sand" being brought in. It's quite swampy/mucky/wet in that area, and sand has a tendency to "settle". Don't get me wrong, I know the engineers know what they are doing, but sometimes I wonder...
Yep, tons of sand on the Villas side. It appeared ready to just settle for awhile; in the meantime, the new beach building pipes are going up quickly.
Agree completely. Buses are as good here as any resort at which we've stayed and, in fact, better than most. The elevators shouldn't be a factor unless a group seeks super quick, always available ones. Sometimes you wait a minute or two; sometimes you get one right away. There are going to be some noticeable construction areas; however, the lobby is still grand; the music is still majestic; the food is still good; the music still plays. If all you plan to do is stay around the Lodge all day, perhaps a move is warranted. If you simply want to have the ambiance, feel, and smell of the Lodge, you will be fine.
Now to start on my lists (packing, groceries, etc...) Can't wait!!
Mid-afternoon on the balcony likely will involve a bit of noise, particularly if they're using heavy machinery. However, earphones will ameloriate that noise to some degree. When we were out on the balcony, you could still carry on a conversation or read easily enough, but you certainly could hear the construction. Once inside, however, we found the noise to be far less intrusive. Early morning coffee or tea and evenings with libations on the balcony should be peaceful. Hope you have a great stay!
Beautiful location! I will pop up some pictures later this evening.
Hi Kook!
I have a DIS question. Even though this is one of my watched threads, I haven't gotten any alerts for a couple of pages now. Do you have to post to get alerts?
Thanks. Hope all is well.
We are arriving Thursday and just received this email. I remember from previous stays the afternoon pool party being very noisy. It would have drowned out ANY construction noise!
March 2016
Dear XXX Family,
We are excited you have chosen Disney's Wilderness Lodge as your vacation destination and look forward to sharing the magic of the Pacific Northwest with you.
In preparation of your arrival, we want to inform you of refurbishment work that will be in progress during your stay. To ensure you are best able to plan your visit, please be aware of the following impacts:
While we work to enhance our Resort, you will notice construction work in various areas. Noise may be heard throughout the Resort while this work is being completed, but rest assured, construction will not begin until after 9:00am daily. Certain pathways, including the nature trail, will be unavailable, and views of the surrounding wilderness may be altered.
The leisure pool, Hidden Springs Pool, at The Villas at Disney's WildernessLodge, will be closed for enhancement along with the beach, marina and playground. During this time, our recently-renovated Silver Creek Springs Pool will remain open for your use and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom® Park will continue to be provided, weather permitting.
We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience. If you need assistance with your reservation, please contact your original booking agent listed on your confirmation letter.
Thank you for being our Guest. We look forward to seeing you soon!
There would seem to be noise during the day. I can post my experience Friday if you would like. I would guess the noise levels will vary depending on what is going on at the time of your visit though.
Liz
We got a text at 6:30 this am our room was ready. We rolled up to the Lodge at 10:50 am and are now sitting in our room (with our luggage delivered) overlooking the boat docks! We've been pixie dusted.
There is also a construction pin set in the room! So far I've only heard the boat whistle for noise.
More later on I promise. We are off to indulge in our Ooey Gooey!
Liz
. Hope you're enjoying your first day.
Welcome to the thread and congratulations on returning to WDW! Don't forget to take the free tour architectural tour. POST 23 has photos and info. on the Wonders of the Lodge Tour.
Thanks for your little TR and your great photos. Having fewer people at a resort makes a huge difference.
Sorry I'm so late with this. You'll get one alert, if you don't go back to the thread, you won't get another. As soon as you do go back to thread, you'll get another alert the next time someone posts
Even though it isn't WL, which is what you're used to, Poly has some very nice features:
You can walk to the TTC to go to Epcot.
You can also walk to the GF and have a bite to eat or enjoy the lobby and band in the evening.
The rooms are much larger at Poly.
The beach is open.
They offer a great view of Wishes.
Major construction has been completed.
Trader Sam's and Dole Whips!
Thanks for posting your letter.
0630 is amazing and this allows you to get 24 hours out of the room
The fire pit was there, so it's interesting that it hasn't been uprooted. Thanks much for all your photos. Are you still there?
Thanks for posting those pictures, Jade1. It is great to have the villas perspective. It looks like you hung the camera over the fence to get the last photo.
Could you tell whether or not they had guests staying in the ground floor villas that faced the construction area?
That is really great! I think a pixie dust midship full veranda is totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!
We were there just three weeks ago, and at that time, there were no guests staying in the ground floor units facing the south wing. In fact, I don't think there were any a floor or two above, either, as they were reproofing and repainting the balconies on that end. Once you moved back toward the Villas building, the rooms did appear to have guests, however. Given the potentially rolling nature of the reroof and repaint jobs, it might be that there will be whole areas not open to guests at any given time.Thanks for posting those pictures, Jade1. It is great to have the villas perspective. It looks like you hung the camera over the fence to get the last photo.
Could you tell whether or not they had guests staying in the ground floor villas that faced the construction area?
