Resort Thread Disney's WILDERNESS LODGE

[GADisneyDad14]

Credit where credit is due, those forest window decals are a nice touch. Nice to see a little 'didn't have to do this but we did' effort.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

By the way, speaking of the roof work, just judging by recent aerials from @Biorenstruct on X and as shown in those ground shots posted above, they still need to get to the north and south wings (dark green vs faded green). The lobby section roof work done over the last year was relatively unobtrusive with only smaller sections of guest rooms impacted with roof access. The wings seem like they may continue to bring more scaffolding and such around some guest rooms for a bit, although TBD.

 

[PolyRob]

Credit where credit is due, those forest window decals are a nice touch. Nice to see a little 'didn't have to do this but we did' effort.

NGL, I saw the headline shared externally and thought it was an "enhancement" to part of the resort before I read it and saw the window decals were disguising construction. It looks good

 

[GADisneyDad14]

NGL, I saw the headline shared externally and thought it was an "enhancement" to part of the resort before I read it and saw the window decals were disguising construction. It looks good

Although it does beg the question - just how long do they expect those to be there.

 

[PolyRob]

Although it does beg the question - just how long do they expect those to be there.

Good point! To look this good it may be around awhile

 

[nikmasteed]

So the scaffolding is likely to still be around for several months it seems??

 

[Dave006]

So the scaffolding is likely to still be around for several months it seems??

We don't actually know but it does look like the scaffolding may be around longer since they changed the scrim over the windows to the window film with the tree decals. The section of the resort wing has had scaffolding since some time in July. The scaffolding against the main building segment is relatively new.

Maybe the work will be paused during the Thanksgiving - New Years holiday period or the window film is meant to hide the work better from inside during the holiday period but my crystal ball is still in the shop at the moment.

Dave

 

[bluecastle]

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.

Thank you for these updates! When did they change the carpeting in my favorite hallway?! I will miss the red.