Just booked Wilderness Lodge Villa for the first time!
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That trip we want to hang out a lot...go to HDDR again...try Artist Point, etc.
bobbiwoz
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You picked a great place to use your points at! We love VWL the very most. Enjoy your visit! You will often see deer on the walk between FW and WL, and once I saw a pileated woodpecker!
http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/pileatedwoodpecker.htm
If you have children who are just the right size, they can have a pony ride at the end of the walk. There doesn't seem to be a petting zoo any more, but there are ponies, and you can see the big horses that work at Disney in their stalls.
Bobbi
http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/pileatedwoodpecker.htm
If you have children who are just the right size, they can have a pony ride at the end of the walk. There doesn't seem to be a petting zoo any more, but there are ponies, and you can see the big horses that work at Disney in their stalls.
Bobbi
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VWL is a great choice if I do say so myself - and I do!
Have fun! I should be stepping into WL in 8 days, 21 hours and 32 minutes or there abouts.
Have fun! I should be stepping into WL in 8 days, 21 hours and 32 minutes or there abouts.
50 years Too!
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You are going to be so glad you chose VWL!
Have a wonderful time.
Deb
Have a wonderful time.
Deb
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Welcome Home and have a great time. It's fun taking the boat over to the MK from there.
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Hi Jill!
You'll love VWL, I'm so jealous!! You will love the room that a 2-bedroom will give you. We've always requested a room with a pool view and have always been thrilled with our rooms there (remember, it's a request, not a guarantee...don't want to start an uproar on the boards!).
The things we love best about VWL is the tranquil atmosphere, the boat ride to the MK, and the closeness to FW (make sure to go over one night for the campfire and movie).
So, do you have any plans for WDW before June? We had our August trip and my DH swore we will never go again in the summer. I think it was a combination of the heat and the fact we went with family, lol! He won't even really discuss another WDW trip for the time being, that one did him in (although I'm kind of thinking April vacation of 2009 would work out well).
Congrats on your AKV purchase. We toured the model room in August and it was so beautiful. I would like to stay there for a few nights our next trip, and then the rest at VWL.
I hope all is well with you and your family, and it's nice to see you on this board!!!
ETA: I forgot to thank you for recommending to me the Pirate Princess Party. We did go in August and loved it, loved it, loved it. Even though the night we went it poured buckets, it was awesome to be the only ones in line for any ride, meeting Capt. Jack, and the fireworks alone was worth the price of admission. Thanks again for recommending it!
You'll love VWL, I'm so jealous!! You will love the room that a 2-bedroom will give you. We've always requested a room with a pool view and have always been thrilled with our rooms there (remember, it's a request, not a guarantee...don't want to start an uproar on the boards!).
The things we love best about VWL is the tranquil atmosphere, the boat ride to the MK, and the closeness to FW (make sure to go over one night for the campfire and movie).
So, do you have any plans for WDW before June? We had our August trip and my DH swore we will never go again in the summer. I think it was a combination of the heat and the fact we went with family, lol! He won't even really discuss another WDW trip for the time being, that one did him in (although I'm kind of thinking April vacation of 2009 would work out well).
Congrats on your AKV purchase. We toured the model room in August and it was so beautiful. I would like to stay there for a few nights our next trip, and then the rest at VWL.
I hope all is well with you and your family, and it's nice to see you on this board!!!
ETA: I forgot to thank you for recommending to me the Pirate Princess Party. We did go in August and loved it, loved it, loved it. Even though the night we went it poured buckets, it was awesome to be the only ones in line for any ride, meeting Capt. Jack, and the fireworks alone was worth the price of admission. Thanks again for recommending it!
disfountainofyouth
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We are also trying the WLV for the first time in February. While we have
visited before for dinner at WC and AP we've never stayed here. Can't
wait to give it a try!
visited before for dinner at WC and AP we've never stayed here. Can't
wait to give it a try!
Granny
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Jill....well, does this sound appealing?
Tall timber and the grandeur of Rocky Mountain national park geyser country are the inspiration for Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
A sun-drenched atrium dominated by 60-foot lodgepole pine timbers and a massive stone fireplace helps recapture the romance of rustic, century-old architecture with a contemporary flair, bringing the wilderness world of nearly 100 years ago 2,000 miles to Florida lakes and forest lands.
One of Disney's "deluxe" category resorts, the lodge is hidden away on the shores of Bay Lake surrounded by towering pine, cypress and oak forests. The 728-room hideaway is accessible by boat across Seven Seas Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and by bus to all Walt Disney World theme parks, hotels and attractions.
Warm tones of brown, green and beige create a cozy, woodland feeling in the guestrooms. An old-fashioned patchwork quilt, artwork depicting the mystery of the old West and a light-wood armoire etched with mountain scenes adorn the rooms. Most rooms include a balcony with views of waterfalls, "geysers," courtyards, Bay Lake or the surrounding woods.
The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming pool and white sand beaches.
Though conditions during the two-year construction project didn't match the harsh, subzero climate when Old Faithful Inn was created by craftsmen more than 90 years ago, forging Wilderness Lodge out of the Florida landscape was no small feat. Tons of granite flagstones and hundreds of giant lodgepole pines from the West were brought in to re-create the authentic atmosphere of America's national park lodges.
A soaring, log-framed main lobby is the centerpiece of the complex. Massive six-story-high bundled log columns help support roof dormers that bathe the multicolored wood and stone floor below in natural light. Four massive chandeliers with torch-cut scenes of Indians and buffalo, topped with glowing teepees, grace the lobby. Two 55-foot-tall handcarved totem poles -- the "eagle" and "raven" -- were inspired by Northwest Indians.
A majestic, 82-foot-tall, three-sided stone fireplace re-creates a 2-billion-year geological record of the earth with fossilized remains of prehistoric animal and plant life. Colorful rock strata layers are re-created in the proportions they occur in the Grand Canyon.
The culture and beauty of the West is showcased in the artwork at the lodge. The oldest culture to be honored in the hotel is the Native American, with artifacts from tribes such as the Cheyenne, the Crow, the Sioux and the Blackfoot. The era of exploration is represented by maps from the great Western survey teams plus sketches and watercolors from artists such as Karl Bodmer and George Catlin.
Guests are invited to explore porches, the Continental Divide lobby bar, the library and other intimate spaces that are tucked away within the lobby and six-story guest wings which surround a themed water recreation area.
A bubbling hot spring in the main lobby expands into a geothermal area outside the building. The water flows under a picturesque window wall to become Silver Creek in the upper courtyard. The quiet, contemplative creek widens and is transformed into a roaring waterfall which plummets 15 feet past Overlook Point, another traditional National Park icon, and widens again in the swimming area.
A kiddie pool and hot and cold spas complete the swimming area which then flows toward Bay Lake. The excitement is capped off by steaming color pools and an Old Faithful-style geyser that erupts at regular intervals.
The serene setting of Disney's Wilderness Lodge is complemented by unequaled epicurean experiences like Artist Point, a fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional Northwestern specialties such as cedar-planked salmon, pan-roasted scallops and grilled beef tenderloin. The eatery is adorned with grandiose murals celebrating landscapes of the great Northwest.
The nearby Territory Lounge pays homage to the trappers, explorers and survey parties who led the country's move westward. Roaring Fork Snacks and Arcade offers grilled sandwiches in a cafeteria-style setting.
Wood-roasted, smoked, grilled and barbecued cuisine can be found at Whispering Canyon Cafe -- a family-style, all-you-can-eat restaurant with an American West motif.
The artistic wilderness theme is also captured at Cub's Den, the lodge's kids recreation and dining club; the retail shop; the arcade; and the Trout Pass poolside bar.
A sun-drenched atrium dominated by 60-foot lodgepole pine timbers and a massive stone fireplace helps recapture the romance of rustic, century-old architecture with a contemporary flair, bringing the wilderness world of nearly 100 years ago 2,000 miles to Florida lakes and forest lands.
One of Disney's "deluxe" category resorts, the lodge is hidden away on the shores of Bay Lake surrounded by towering pine, cypress and oak forests. The 728-room hideaway is accessible by boat across Seven Seas Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and by bus to all Walt Disney World theme parks, hotels and attractions.
Warm tones of brown, green and beige create a cozy, woodland feeling in the guestrooms. An old-fashioned patchwork quilt, artwork depicting the mystery of the old West and a light-wood armoire etched with mountain scenes adorn the rooms. Most rooms include a balcony with views of waterfalls, "geysers," courtyards, Bay Lake or the surrounding woods.
The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming pool and white sand beaches.
Though conditions during the two-year construction project didn't match the harsh, subzero climate when Old Faithful Inn was created by craftsmen more than 90 years ago, forging Wilderness Lodge out of the Florida landscape was no small feat. Tons of granite flagstones and hundreds of giant lodgepole pines from the West were brought in to re-create the authentic atmosphere of America's national park lodges.
A soaring, log-framed main lobby is the centerpiece of the complex. Massive six-story-high bundled log columns help support roof dormers that bathe the multicolored wood and stone floor below in natural light. Four massive chandeliers with torch-cut scenes of Indians and buffalo, topped with glowing teepees, grace the lobby. Two 55-foot-tall handcarved totem poles -- the "eagle" and "raven" -- were inspired by Northwest Indians.
A majestic, 82-foot-tall, three-sided stone fireplace re-creates a 2-billion-year geological record of the earth with fossilized remains of prehistoric animal and plant life. Colorful rock strata layers are re-created in the proportions they occur in the Grand Canyon.
The culture and beauty of the West is showcased in the artwork at the lodge. The oldest culture to be honored in the hotel is the Native American, with artifacts from tribes such as the Cheyenne, the Crow, the Sioux and the Blackfoot. The era of exploration is represented by maps from the great Western survey teams plus sketches and watercolors from artists such as Karl Bodmer and George Catlin.
Guests are invited to explore porches, the Continental Divide lobby bar, the library and other intimate spaces that are tucked away within the lobby and six-story guest wings which surround a themed water recreation area.
A bubbling hot spring in the main lobby expands into a geothermal area outside the building. The water flows under a picturesque window wall to become Silver Creek in the upper courtyard. The quiet, contemplative creek widens and is transformed into a roaring waterfall which plummets 15 feet past Overlook Point, another traditional National Park icon, and widens again in the swimming area.
A kiddie pool and hot and cold spas complete the swimming area which then flows toward Bay Lake. The excitement is capped off by steaming color pools and an Old Faithful-style geyser that erupts at regular intervals.
The serene setting of Disney's Wilderness Lodge is complemented by unequaled epicurean experiences like Artist Point, a fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional Northwestern specialties such as cedar-planked salmon, pan-roasted scallops and grilled beef tenderloin. The eatery is adorned with grandiose murals celebrating landscapes of the great Northwest.
The nearby Territory Lounge pays homage to the trappers, explorers and survey parties who led the country's move westward. Roaring Fork Snacks and Arcade offers grilled sandwiches in a cafeteria-style setting.
Wood-roasted, smoked, grilled and barbecued cuisine can be found at Whispering Canyon Cafe -- a family-style, all-you-can-eat restaurant with an American West motif.
The artistic wilderness theme is also captured at Cub's Den, the lodge's kids recreation and dining club; the retail shop; the arcade; and the Trout Pass poolside bar.
50 years Too!
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Granny,
Although I've read this before from your previous posts, it gives me chills all over again. I want to be there right now, darn it!
Deb
Although I've read this before from your previous posts, it gives me chills all over again. I want to be there right now, darn it!
Deb
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