Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE Information & Questions

[danikoski]

Just saw a duck walk into Geyser Point bar... seriously...not a joke... although it could be!

 

[Wood Nymph]

Can anyone here offer me some Christmas week advice? We are WDW vets but never visited when it's super crowded and we are planning a mostly resort-centric getaway from 12/26-12/31. We will likely hop into the parks two days for short visits early or late in the day, but mostly planning to hang out at WL and get some resort time in. Ideas? We are considering archery at Fort Wilderness and maybe footgolf. I know we can't count on swimming much that week, and I know the crowds in the park will be insane--any advice is welcome. Will WL be packed day and night, too, that week?

We have stayed at the WL during the holidays and the lobby was very busy with people dropping by to have their pictures taken at the big Christmas tree. But the rest of the resort should be fine. It would just be your normal crowd. You can resort hop to CR, GF, and BC and YC for the decorations or go through Fort Wilderness and check out t he campsites that are decorated.

 

[kappyfamily]

Looking for an updated movie and recreation calendar for June. Link is still for May. Thanks!

We check in end of next week, wondering this as well!

 

[MudEJeep]

Here now! Having a great time. CM on CL have been more than helpful. More later.

 

[Dean Marino]

Just saw a duck walk into Geyser Point bar... seriously...not a joke... although it could be!

DINNER! .

 

[ksromack]

Can anyone here offer me some Christmas week advice? We are WDW vets but never visited when it's super crowded and we are planning a mostly resort-centric getaway from 12/26-12/31. We will likely hop into the parks two days for short visits early or late in the day, but mostly planning to hang out at WL and get some resort time in. Ideas? We are considering archery at Fort Wilderness and maybe footgolf. I know we can't count on swimming much that week, and I know the crowds in the park will be insane--any advice is welcome. Will WL be packed day and night, too, that week?

We booked a sleigh ride through the Ft Wilderness campgrounds. So many Christmas decorations! We purchased a bottle of sparkling wine at the General Store prior to the ride and cozied up underneath a blanket while sipping bubbly! What a great memory!

 

[MudEJeep]

Just saw a duck walk into Geyser Point bar... seriously...not a joke... although it could be!

 

[MudEJeep]

Just saw a duck walk into Geyser Point bar... seriously...not a joke... although it could be!

Are these your suspects?

 

[Deb & Bill]

They often swim around in the pool by the villas, too.

 

[ksromack]

They often swim around in the pool by the villas, too.

Yes! They enjoyed a swim while we were there mid-May!

 

[MudEJeep]

Also saw mom duck and 2 babies at the pool yesterday. Very cute!

 

[danikoski]

Are these your suspects?View attachment 406863

Just one of them waddled into the bar. I figured she must have been a regular because she didn't get shooed out right away

 

[danikoski]

They often swim around in the pool by the villas, too.

Yep, we saw them in the pool yesterday. I don't blame them...from our balcony at BRV, we also saw a pretty large gator go into Bay Lake from in front of the cabins.

 

[wdwfab3]

Here now! Having a great time. CM on CL have been more than helpful. More later.View attachment 406665

THANK YOU!

 

[mrsswat]

Yikes on the gator! I thought Disney has been trying to get/keep them out of guest areas!

 

[mrsswat]

Also, have a 1BR reservation at BR mid Aug. Have the villas been refurbished lately? In decent shape? May consider switching. I saw the mattress issue posted and am wondering about condition of villa overall. Thanks.

 

[beccasmom]

We stayed in a one-bedroom unit at BRV in April and the mattress was fine. Our villa was in great shape. It was on the 4th floor overlooking the lake.

 

[mcurrence]

Hi ! Excited to stay one night for the first time at WL before our YC stay and wasn't able to get club level. I saw a vlog where they mentioned if you paid $100 you could get access to the club day of? Does anyone have any experience in upgrading day of? We'll be there 9/26, TIA!

 

[Wood Nymph]

We did this in February. We asked about adding CL access when we checked in and they were happy to do it. Once they charge you the $99 per day, then your MagicBands will work to open the doors to the 7th floor. You don’t get the extra bells and whistles, such as turn down service and chocolates on the pillow, but you do get access to the lounge. We really enjoyed it and plan to add the CL access when we return in August.

 

[mcurrence]

We did this in February. We asked about adding CL access when we checked in and they were happy to do it. Once they charge you the $99 per day, then your MagicBands will work to open the doors to the 7th floor. You don’t get the extra bells and whistles, such as turn down service and chocolates on the pillow, but you do get access to the lounge. We really enjoyed it and plan to add the CL access when we return in August.

Thank you ! This works perfect for us because we don’t need the bells and whistles