Just Back - WL Review

[HoosierMan]

Hello Everyone... We just got back from 7 wonderful nights at WL

We were there June 4 - 11. We stayed in Room #4102. It looked out over the roofs of the walkway to the bus stops. We didn't request any specific area. We weren't really there for the view. We were there for the inside ambience and the proximity to Magic Kingdom.

As a point of reference: We have stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter several other times.

I have to say the lodge as a whole was wonderful. The staff was extremely helpful. The lobby is just amazing. The rooms are completely adequate for our family of two adults and two small kids. Might be a little crowded with older kids.

Housekeeping: Our housekeeper was Annette. She was WONDERFUL. The room was always well cleaned. We had a ball playing with her every morning. We let the boys take one of their stuffed animals with them to sleep with to help feel a little more at home. Every morning we "posed" the animals on the bed along with the tip. Every night when we came back we were "topped" by Annette. They were always posed in a better and funnier manner than we left them.

She has a wonderful imagination. As soon as we got off the bus each night,
the boys couldn't wait to get to the room to see them. We got a towel animal EVERY night we were there. It was little "extra magic" each night!!

Here is a list of how she posed the animals for those that care:

1) Left them playing on bed.
2) Left TV (Toon Disney) on with animals relaxing on pillows with TV remote.
3) Made a canoe from towels and placed them in it.
4) Made "pool" on bed with blue trash bags and slide with pillows. Animals were posed on it. This was WAY Cool
5) Blind folded one animal and hid others with note saying they were playing hide and seek
6) Made animal chase scene


Food: We ate breakfast a couple times at Roaring forks. The food was good. Biscuit Sandwiches were very good. We had pizza for lunch one day. It was fine. We ate lunch one day a Whispering Canyon. We had eaten there before. It was good also. However, it seemed to be more calm than other time.

Transportation: I was really concerned about the bus transportation after reading horror stories on here. I was pleasantly surprised. We never waited for a bus more than 10 - 15 minutes. Most times closer to 5 minutes. We did usually go to either Grand Floridian or Fort Wilderness. However, it was only a quick diversion. It never seem to take long. The boat transportation to Magic Kingdom was great.

We didn't use the pool any. However it did look VERY nice.

I would be happy to answer any other questions that you have. JUST ASK!!!

 

[tubachick]

I love the WL. Glad to hear another person who had a good time.

Did the bus noise bother you from your room is my only question.

 

[Forever a Princess]

I'm glad you had a wonderful stay.

 

[HoosierMan]

No I never heard a single bus from the room. Overall the room was really quiet. I could hear water running now and then from other rooms.. Not loud enough to disturb us.

 

[skuttle]

Sounds like you had a wonderful stay. I can't wait to try the WL in December!

 

[Pokprincess]

Thanks for the info... we are on our way there in August. Had some hesitations, views from previous threads regarding chipping paint & all. But, I am hoping our stay is as magical as yours was.

We are hoping that we will be able to get a room with bunk beds, we have 2 boys 9 & 5.

Thanks again !

 

[dixipixi]

Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time. My mom, sister, and sister's family are headed there Saturday. I helped them make their arrangements so I am hoping they have an awesome time.

 

[robertpien]

You mentioned you have stayed at POFQ numerous times in the past? Is it worth the $$$ difference between POFQ and WL?

 

[zdad]

Sounds like a great trip. We'll be there in 5 days !!! Hope all goes as well for us. Your mousekeeper sounded like a howl. How great was that !!!!

 

[Valera]

You mentioned you have stayed at POFQ numerous times in the past? Is it worth the $$$ difference between POFQ and WL?

I'm not the OP but have stayed at both and this question to me is very simple YES is it definitely worth it. Inside coridors, balconies, size, transportation, location, food, ect, ect.

This past December we stayed at POFQ but took a quick trip to WL to see the decor and was amazed once again. POFQ was a very nice resort and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again but I prefer the WL.

We have decided on a split trip this year to appease both my DS and our interest in trying different another new resort. We are splitting with AKL for 2 days and then on to WL for the remainder. All I can say is that I can't wait to here the magical words "welcome home."

 

[HoosierMan]

Yes it is worth the extra money. The only thing I missed at WL was a food court for breakfast....Mickey Waffles!!! With two small boys the proximity to Magic Kingdom alone made it awesome.