Resort Thread Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE

[DisneyGuy]

For someone (us) who aren’t totally familiar with the Wilderness Lodge, how are things looking right now? We’ll be there in about a week and a half - hopefully the lobby still looks great and we get nice water view rooms!

 

[mrsap]

For someone (us) who aren’t totally familiar with the Wilderness Lodge, how are things looking right now? We’ll be there in about a week and a half - hopefully the lobby still looks great and we get nice water view rooms!

Scroll back a few posts and you’ll see some current pics.

 

[mrsap]

Picture posted on FB 3 days ago…

 

[pooh2001]

to the New Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort Information and Questions
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Table of Contents:
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Post 1: Intro to Wilderness Lodge Resort
Post 2: FAQ
Post 3: Resort Maps
Post 4: Resort Amenities
Post 5: Dining
Post 6: Lodge Rooms, Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek accommodations
Post 7: Club Level
Post 8: Link to closed thread
Post 9: Link to DVC threads
Post 10: Recreation Calendar

Much thanks and content acknowledgement to WDWKOOK who managed the Wilderness Lodge Thread for many years!

Can I get into Whispering Canyon Cafe with a wheelchair ?
I seem to remember it having 2 steps from 20 years ago

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm 90% sure is a ramp behind the left-most wall as you face the restaurant from the lobby; it runs from the restrooms to the left of the entrace up to the back left corner of the main dining room.

 

[Dave006]

I'm 90% sure is a ramp behind the left-most wall as you face the restaurant from the lobby; it runs from the restrooms to the left of the entrace up to the back left corner of the main dining room.

@Brian Noble you are actually 100% correct. There is a ramp to the waiting area for Whispering Canyon.

Dave

 

[DisneyGuy]

Scroll back a few posts and you’ll see some current pics.

I saw - was hoping there’d be more progress. I probably won’t even care when I’m there but I’m a little disappointed - I’m usually more aware of refurbishments and such but I guess I wasn’t paying enough attention when booking - and really don’t know much about this resort compared to the other ones - but at least there’s good MK proximity.

 

[pixiedust33]

Well, I’m glad I came here because I was unaware of any construction going on! Is this on the main building or the DVC area? We’re booked for late December in the main building and I’m not at all familiar with this resort. I’m understanding from the last few pages of this that there is no clear end timeline but people think it should be done in the next couple months? Is that right?

The question I came to ask though is whether there are any standard view rooms that might have a partial fireworks view that I could request? I of course know it’s not guaranteed but figured it couldn’t hurt to ask if some are available. We got lucky at the Poly a couple years ago by asking for a particular room block.

 

[Dave006]

Well, I’m glad I came here because I was unaware of any construction going on! Is this on the main building or the DVC area?

The interior work is in the CCV (South) side of the Main lodge building. The exterior maintenance work is right now focused in the Courtyard (think if a big U shaped space between the North (resort rooms), and the South (DVC rooms). This is where the scaffolding is located in a couple of sections at the bottom of the "U" right along the Main section of the building, and a section along the North wing (resort rooms).

I’m understanding from the last few pages of this that there is no clear end timeline but people think it should be done in the next couple months? Is that right?

The interior work in the South (DVC) wing of the building is supposed to be done by the end of this month. The exterior maintenance work has no specific end date. They appear to be done with all the roof work, and the exterior wall work, and are only working on the Courtyard area. It can still change at any time if they identify any additional issues (disclaimer).

The question I came to ask though is whether there are any standard view rooms that might have a partial fireworks view that I could request?

Yes but did you really have a Standard View room booked since the older views have mostly been merged into a Resort view. Rooms on the exterior side of the North wing on floors 4-6 do have a partial Fireworks view without being classified as a Fireworks view room. Just don't look down or you will see the service area, and the smokehouse. Room number range: x042 - x066 where x is 4-6.

Dave

 

[pixiedust33]

Yes but did you really have a Standard View room booked since the older views have mostly been merged into a Resort view. Rooms on the exterior side of the North wing on floors 4-6 do have a partial Fireworks view without being classified as a Fireworks view room. Just don't look down or you will see the service area, and the smokehouse. Room number range: x042 - x066 where x is 4-6.

Aha you’re right! I have a resort view booked. So, are those room number blocks resort views that would be an option for me with the category I have booked?

They appear to be done with all the roof work, and the exterior wall work, and are only working on the Courtyard area.

Got it! Thank you! Again, not super familiar with this resort so would these courtyard rooms mostly be resort view rooms? If I request the room block you reference above, would I be asking for one of these rooms blocked by scaffolding? I guess if they’re actively working on that area now though, maybe they will be done by late December ….

 

[Dave006]

Aha you’re right! I have a resort view booked. So, are those room number blocks resort views that would be an option for me with the category I have booked?

Yes that block range of rooms will be all Resort View.

Dave

 

[Mousemommy1]

I think that the rate of $149 per day for club access is is a great value if you are someone who enjoys the benefits of the lounge. We frequently add it to our WL stay. But we also eat both breakfast and dinner in the lounge on those trips. I like to get my money's worth. I hate the dormer balconies on the 7th floor, so this is a good way to get the room I want.

But when we travel with family we like to dine at restaurants. We would not add cl access to those trips.

 

[mrsap]

This picture was posted yesterday on FB…

 

[DisneyGuy]

how are the water view rooms here? I’m hoping we get a nice view!

 

[Dave006]

how are the water view rooms here? I’m hoping we get a nice view!

Some of the water view rooms actually have the same view as the image @mrsap posted just above your question. Hiding behind all that scaffolding mess is the man-made creek that starts in the lobby and runs down to the pool with an illusion that it drains into the pool.

Others further done near the end of the wing overlook the courtyard pool and larger parts of Bay lake.

Dave

 

[DisneyGuy]

Some of the water view rooms actually have the same view as the image @mrsap posted just above your question. Hiding behind all that scaffolding mess is the man-made creek that starts in the lobby and runs down to the pool with an illusion that it drains into the pool.

Others further done near the end of the wing overlook the courtyard pool and larger parts of Bay lake.

Dave

Ohh, that’s an awful view right now, I wonder if I should call and make some sort of request?

 

[mrsap]

Pictures posted today on FB…

 

[pixiedust33]

Does anyone know if the geyser is impacted by the exterior construction?

 

[DisneyGuy]

Pictures posted today on FB…

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I’m assuming this is water view? - doesn’t look too bad - checking in on Tuesday!

 

[mrsap]

Fogged Forest Window Decals & More Roof Work at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort​

It was announced in November of 2024, that the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would undergo refurbishment from mid-May 2025 to September 2025.


Although scaffolding and crew members are still present near the entrance to this section of the resort, work appears to be wrapping up.



On our recent visit, the crew looked to be focused mainly on the roof. You can see the wood is covered with plastic and painter’s tape to protect the surface.


In our last update, this sidewalk area had reopened for guest use, with green barriers and some equipment placed up against the building. With a small amount of scaffolding remaining, it looks like crew members have temporarily blocked the path again for guest safety.



Inside, the scrim on the windows has been replaced with fogged decals featuring forest trees, leaning into the wilderness theming of the resort. The exterior area is still closed off from guest access.



The new window clings expand across all of the windows, and this section of doors remains closed as well.



The terrace remains closed, with the majority of scaffolding and work left to complete. Several A-frame signs placed in front of the doors read, “Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust – This Area is Being Refurbished for Your Future Enjoyment.”


The scaffolding stretches to the top of the resort and can be seen from the interior. A crew member stood on one level, watching over the ongoing work.