Resort Thread Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE

[Mle8308]

Hi everyone! I’m booked in a king water view room, and my boyfriend decided last night he’s ready for his first wdw world trip. To say I’m excited is an understatement. WL is one of my dream resorts, but now that he’s coming, there’s a concern I’m hoping someone can answer before I try reaching out to wdw. I’ve googled but I can’t quite tell what’s to believe on Google anymore.

Do the rooms, specifically in my category, have some sort of table that can be utilized as a desk. I stayed at AKL for the first time last fall during Milton, and know there was a table, but also Milton so maybe we should swap, but lose the view category.

YC is also an option and it looks like those rooms have actual desks, but again lose the view, it’s the most expensive, and the worst view, but Epcot walkable (my favorite park). I’d book the Swan but it’s honestly way more expensive than i expected and I kinda want him to experience a true Disney bubble. He definitely prefers quiet but the akl transport is maybe a small concern I have with him. I don’t know, sorry I’m just confused.

I’m hoping the hive mind can give me some advice. I know I can’t make everything perfect, but since he will have to work while we are there, this seems like a small consideration I can make for him for taking the time to join me.

Thank you so much! (We live somewhere where the PNW vibes are easy to find if that matters?)

Check out YouTube for room tours! Search for King rooms at the WL, lots will come up. Make sure it is after 2020, since hotel side rooms were renovated during/right after the pandemic. I do not think there is a desk, but there is a small table and chairs.

 

[Dave006]

Do the rooms, specifically in my category, have some sort of table that can be utilized as a desk. I stayed at AKL for the first time last fall during Milton, and know there was a table, but also Milton so maybe we should swap, but lose the view category.

No, none of the regular WL Guest rooms have a desk, or even an end table at a height that could be used as a work table.

When is your visit planned as both the WL resort, and the YC have construction related projects ongoing and for the WL it will involve the refurbishment of the CCV DVC side of the resort so you would see and hear construction work in many water view rooms that overlook the Courtyard from mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will undergo guest room refurbishments.

The AKL Jambo House does indeed have a table and 2 chairs.

Dave

 

[swummyh20]

No, none of the regular WL Guest rooms have a desk, or even an end table at a height that could be used as a work table.

When is your visit planned as both the WL resort, and the YC have construction related projects ongoing and for the WL it will involve the refurbishment of the CCV DVC side of the resort so you would see and hear construction work in many water view rooms that overlook the Courtyard from mid-May 2025 to September 2025, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will undergo guest room refurbishments.

The AKL Jambo House does indeed have a table and 2 chairs.

Dave

The end of September! I booked at WL, not one of the other buildings? so does the CCV construction affect the main WL building. Since I’ve never stayed there before, I’m unsure of the terminology of the resort.

And I’m glad I asked! I YouTubed and the two videos I opened show a desk in the king rooms!

So it sounds like I probably have to forgo the view—akl or yc hmmmm

 

[Dave006]

The end of September! I booked at WL, not one of the bother buildings? so does the CCV construction affect the main WL building. Since I’ve never stayed there before, I’m unsure of the terminology of the resort.

The CCV DVC is what was the south wing of the original WL. It like to think of the WL as big U shape with a North Wing and a South wing with both wings overlooking a common Courtyard. Almost all if not all King WV rooms overlook the Courtyard.

For your WV resort room you can just look straight of of your balcony and see the CCV side. There may be large blocks of rooms with Black plastic over the windows, Construction workers and noise during the day. All they have posted is a September 2025 end date but not a specific date.

Dave

 

[GADisneyDad14]

And I’m glad I asked! I YouTubed and the two videos I opened show a desk in the king rooms!

I don’t have personal experience w/ WL King rooms, but I just watched some videos as well which show a nice desk in the King rooms (probably same ones you watched). Looks like you’ll be OK. You’re lucky, Disney (and current hotel design trends everywhere) are at war with desks and have generally been removing them with recent renovations in standard 2Q rooms across property. Drives me nuts personally as I prefer to be in a normal, seated desk position for a video call or just working in general vs having to come up with some other setup, balancing a laptop on my lap or an end table etc.

Enjoy your WL stay!

 

[swummyh20]

I don’t have personal experience w/ WL King rooms, but I just watched some videos as well which show a nice desk in the King rooms (probably same ones you watched). Looks like you’ll be OK. You’re lucky, Disney (and current hotel design trends everywhere) are at war with desks and have generally been removing them with recent renovations in standard 2Q rooms across property. Drives me nuts personally as I prefer to be in a normal, seated desk position for a video call or just working in general vs having to come up with some other setup, balancing a laptop on my lap or an end table etc.

Enjoy your WL stay!

Considering I promised time for work, I feel like that should include a workspace for him! I used the chat feature and he seemed confident that the king rooms will have a desk.

Are you able to use the contemporary business center if you aren’t a guest? I wonder if the lobby of WL has any hidden nooks he could use. As much as I’d love YC, gotta save it for when the view is better for the price point so it’s between keeping what I have or spending a nominal amount more for akl. I think I’m leaning to keep WL for now! Thank you!

 

[Wood Nymph]

I wonder if the lobby of WL has any hidden nooks he could use.

The fourth floor above the main entrance has a work table that is perfect for someone who needs a desk.

 

[Robber Baron]

Hi everyone! I’m booked in a king water view room, and my boyfriend decided last night he’s ready for his first wdw world trip. To say I’m excited is an understatement. WL is one of my dream resorts, but now that he’s coming, there’s a concern I’m hoping someone can answer before I try reaching out to wdw. I’ve googled but I can’t quite tell what’s to believe on Google anymore.

Do the rooms, specifically in my category, have some sort of table that can be utilized as a desk. I stayed at AKL for the first time last fall during Milton, and know there was a table, but also Milton so maybe we should swap, but lose the view category.

CCV room 1163, King.

 

[PolyRob]

CCV room 1163, King.

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This is a dining table with chairs as part of the kitchenette in a Copper Creek deluxe studio which also has a queen bed and queen sleeper sofa.

This would not be found in a traditional WL king bed room booked on cash.

 

[DisneyGuy]

Going to be staying here for the first time at the end of September/October-not my favorite theme (I’m a YC/GF guy) but during our last visit we ate at Artist Point and my dad said he wanted to stay here for a couple of nights before a transfer to Yacht Club - well, we decided on a quick MK/relaxing trip for just a few nights so we are givimg Wilderness Lodge a try - it is nice and I did get two water view rooms with our bounceback offer. I also like that there’s boat transportation to MK - I am getting more excited about WL.

I know there’s a waterfall and I’m wondering if any of the water view rooms have views of this? If so, I’d like to request that. Is that possible? I know request aren’t guaranteed but I do like the waterfall.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Going to be staying here for the first time at the end of September/October-not my favorite theme (I’m a YC/GF guy) but during our last visit we ate at Artist Point and my dad said he wanted to stay here for a couple of nights before a transfer to Yacht Club - well, we decided on a quick MK/relaxing trip for just a few nights so we are givimg Wilderness Lodge a try - it is nice and I did get two water view rooms with our bounceback offer. I also like that there’s boat transportation to MK - I am getting more excited about WL.

I know there’s a waterfall and I’m wondering if any of the water view rooms have views of this? If so, I’d like to request that. Is that possible? I know request aren’t guaranteed but I do like the waterfall.

The water view rooms overlook the courtyard. The waterfall is approximately midway in the courtyard. If you request a room that is close to Bay Lake then you should be able to see the waterfall from your balcony.

 

[DisneyGuy]

The water view rooms overlook the courtyard. The waterfall is approximately midway in the courtyard. If you request a room that is close to Bay Lake then you should be able to see the waterfall from your balcony.

Thank you! I’ll call back to make my request!

 

[BLTtinkerbell]

I’m checking to see if anyone here has a list/menu/picture of recent Club Level food & drink offerings.
Thank you!

 

[focusondisney]

I’m checking to see if anyone here has a list/menu/picture of recent Club Level food & drink offerings.
Thank you!

Yes! We were there 2 weeks ago on a split stay with YC CL. I posted some photos on the CL thread. I think there are 4 or 5 posts.

Resort Thread Post in thread 'Disney's Club Level (CL) Thread'

May 7, 2025

Accidentally hit post before I was ready.

We were in room 7059 which was perfect IMO. Second room around the corner from the lounge area, which we really appreciated. I think the rain head shower was 1 of the top 2 showers I’ve ever had in a hotel. And better than the Moen we just had installed with a bathroom remodel a month ago.

The view




The serving area

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[BLTtinkerbell]

@focusondisney Thank you!

 

[mrsap]

Updated.

Just saw this picture from the Whispering Canyon closure, posted on FB.

Says it reopened on 5/22 and new flooring was installed.

 

[mrsap]

Just saw this posted as well…

 

[Dave006]

Just saw this picture of the Whispering Canyon closure, posted on FB:

Odd it should be open by now. The announcement stated "From May 12 through May 21, 2025, Whispering Canyon Café will be closed for refurbishment." Any idea how old the pic was taken, and posted on FB?

Does not matter since MDE shows it is open today.

ETA: add the latest information as of today for @mrsap

Dave

 

[mrsap]

Odd it should be open by now. The announcement stated "From May 12 through May 21, 2025, Whispering Canyon Café will be closed for refurbishment." Any idea how old the pic was taken, and posted on FB?

Does not matter since MDE shows it is open today.

ETA: add the latest information as of today for @mrsap

Dave

Sorry I updated it. Sorry for confusion.

 

[mrsap]

FYI:

Received an email regarding the DVC Welcome Home Weeks. This was written in the details:

Welcome Home Weeks - Dates are shown as 8/14-9/16.