Just Back from Wilderness Lodge

[MrsHelloKitty]

Thanks for the review! It was very helpful as we have stayed at WL twice (and loved it), but will be staying at AKL next spring. It's nice to hear the comparision and I'm especially glad to hear the the pool area is better at AKL. That is something we felt could have been improved upon at WL.

 

[Have3Kids&aHusband]

We love the WL, but also have had trouble getting lounge chairs. Which we found funny since we didn't find the pool to be too crowded. I'm sure it is more crowded with families since it is so close to the MK and is the most affordable of the MK resorts. The boat ride is definitely our favorite thing & our little ones always found it to be relaxing. When we go next year we're staying at the Poly. Our youngest will be 3 1/2 and have to book as a family of 5. It was actually cheaper to go to the Poly. We're a little worried about missing the WL, but excited to be forced to try something new. Otherwise, I think my husband & I would always choose the WL.

 

[eliza61]

Thanks for the review Jane,
We are dvc owners so we've done both resorts. I unfortunately am one of those folks who hate where AKL is placed though. I think AKL had the advantage of being built after WL so their pool is nicer and even though pool hopping is forbidden, akl does not have the "visitors" that WL gets from Ft. Wilderness.

Glad you had a great time.

 

[WDW4TheGirls]

Great reviews! We haven't stayed at either, but have eaten at Boma and loved the lobby of AKL. Now to add another element...we have stayed at the Beach Club and loved it, how does BC compare?

 

[plutolovr]

The upgrade just happened, we didn't ask. The CM didn't even tell us she did it. We didn't know until we got to the room, which was exciting.

I'm pretty sure the CM didn't give you the upgrade. It was probably pre-assigned. She/he wouldn't have the authority to upgrade you without a manager's approval.