Resort Thread Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE

[Wood Nymph]

Am I correct that they alternate between the large and small boats in the morning? Also, do you happen to know when they start running for early entry?

The MK boat starts running at 7:30am. They still alternate boats.

 

[Mle8308]

Scaffolding Erected and New Carpets Debut at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge​

When visiting Disney’s Wilderness Lodge today, we noticed that the construction is primarily focused on the Copper Creek Villas.

Work is currently focused on the first and second floors.

Here is another look.

Scaffolding has also been erected as construction crews are painting the exterior.

We were able to spot construction workers on the roof.

Here is a closer look.

Inside the resort, new carpeting has debuted.

Here is a closer glimpse.

While work continues on the Copper Creek Villas, it appears that things have wrapped up at the Cascade Cabins.

The last time we checked in, scaffolding covered the side of the building.

As you can see, however, the construction equipment is still on site.

At this time, Disney has not announced a completion date for the Wilderness Lodge refurbishment.

However, Work is expected to continue through September.

NM! Double post!

 

[Mle8308]

Third Floor of Copper Creek Villas Closed at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge as Refurbishment Continues​

Crews are currently doing repair maintenance and painting the exterior of the building. During this time, the sidewalk that runs beside the building is closed for guest use.



In the blocked-off area, several green barricades, railing pieces, and construction equipment are present.


Scaffolding can be seen from the inside of the building along with “Sidewalk Closed” detour signs, leading guests down the interior walkway.



Currently, the first and second floor sliding doors of many Copper Creek Villa rooms are taped off.


The interior view of the room is blocked by black plastic. With the blue painter’s tape and plastic covering, it is likely that these rooms are getting a fresh coat of paint.


The entirety of the third floor is also closed-off to guest access at this time. The sign reads “Please Pardon our Pixie Dust” as the “3rd floor is temporarily closed for refurbishment.” Guests are encouraged to used the elevators near Roaring Fork to access open areas of the third floor in other sections of the building.


Signage is also posted inside the elevator and on other floors.

New Carpet Added to Fourth Floor​

Up on the fourth floor, new carpet has been installed on guest walkways.


The carpet is printed with a western-style pattern made up of angles and arrows. The new design is colored in shades of red, teal, green, and tan.

Exactly what I saw this past weekend! Nice pictures, as always!

 

[KGmomoftwins]

Can anyone comment on what time the busses to blizzard beach start running in the morning? Thank t minus 2 weeks before our split stay WL and BWV.

 

[Mle8308]

Can anyone comment on what time the busses to blizzard beach start running in the morning? Thank t minus 2 weeks before our split stay WL and BWV.

I am not sure there are direct busses. I believe you have to go to DAK and transfer from there. Definitely look into that as I could be wrong. Last year, for Typhoon, you had to take a bus to DS and transfer there. I think it is still the same, no direct waterpark busses (there may be one from the All Stars, but again, not 100% sure).

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I am not sure there are direct busses. I believe you have to go to DAK and transfer from there. Definitely look into that as I could be wrong. Last year, for Typhoon, you had to take a bus to DS and transfer there. I think it is still the same, no direct waterpark busses (there may be one from the All Stars, but again, not 100% sure).

FYI, Disney is running additional direct bus routes to BB this summer through 9/7 to a few resorts, one of which is WL.

 

[zmdisneyworld]

Hi all.

We are staying at WL in Dec for 4 nights. I really like the view I see on touring plans for room 5013 (I am not sure if I am allowed to post a link here, but it's https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-wilderness-lodge?room=5013)

I'm wondering what sort of room request you would put in for this? Is what Touring Plans suggests the actual best practice? I don't really care too much about the floor, but I guess I would prefer 4th or 5th floor. (The 6th floor doesn't look as appealing with the roof in front of the balcony).

Touring Plans recommends: Wilderness Lodge,Flr 5,SE-facing room.Exmple:5013,5015,5011,5009,5017,5007,5019

I was thinking about putting Floor 4 or 5, view of pool, Examples 5013, 5015, 5011, 5009 (or 4th floor)

Any suggestions?

 

[ninafeliz]

Does anyone happen to have a photo from the outside of the very end of the wing that has the deluxe rooms that face the lake and boat dock? So I can see the balconies or the deluxe rooms. It would be the very farthest rooms - with image searches all I am finding is ones of the pool/central area, they all cut off way before that section and only show the inner courtyard.

 

[Mle8308]

Hi all.

We are staying at WL in Dec for 4 nights. I really like the view I see on touring plans for room 5013 (I am not sure if I am allowed to post a link here, but it's https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-wilderness-lodge?room=5013)

I'm wondering what sort of room request you would put in for this? Is what Touring Plans suggests the actual best practice? I don't really care too much about the floor, but I guess I would prefer 4th or 5th floor. (The 6th floor doesn't look as appealing with the roof in front of the balcony).

Touring Plans recommends: Wilderness Lodge,Flr 5,SE-facing room.Exmple:5013,5015,5011,5009,5017,5007,5019

I was thinking about putting Floor 4 or 5, view of pool, Examples 5013, 5015, 5011, 5009 (or 4th floor)

Any suggestions?

That sounds about right, as long as you booked that room type. If you booked a resort view, you most likely won't get that room location. If you booked a water view then you should be good!

 

[Mle8308]

FYI, Disney is running additional direct bus routes to BB this summer through 9/7 to a few resorts, one of which is WL.

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Thank you! I did think there was a direct bus from at least one resort, I did not realize that many were included! And the one I thought was included is not.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thank you! I did think there was a direct bus from at least one resort, I did not realize that many were included! And the one I thought was included is not.

Well you were partly right for Blizzard Beach. Normally when Blizzard Beach is open they have direct bus service to Coronado Springs and the All Stars. All other resorts require transferring at DAK. It's only during this limited summer run they've added the handful of additional resorts, in addition to the normal CSR and All Stars service.

TL requires transferring at Disney Springs for all resorts.