Live from Villas at Wildnerness Lodge - *Added Pics Pg. 2*

[D&R love Disney]

I can't wait, I just changed from SSR to VWL at our 7 month mark for our Labor Day trip. It'll be our 2nd stay and I'm hoping to get it again the 1st week of December (I know I'll have to wait list).

 

[hrsmom]

I really enjoyed your report AND the great pics. Loved the look of the villa and your kids are adorable too.

Question for you......How far is the walk from the villas to the boat dock and bus stop??? (Curious for three sets of little legs)!

The bus stop is very close to the villas. The boat ride is a short walk - maybe 5 minutes, if that.

Plenty to see on the walk to the boat too, you pass both pools and the geyser.

 

[jimmytammy]

Glad you had a great trip! We are sorta partial to VWL (ahhh, Home)

Just curious, what didnt you like about POP? We will be staying there a couple nights soon before moving over to VWL. I like to be prepared

 

[hrsmom]

Glad you had a great trip! We are sorta partial to VWL (ahhh, Home)

Just curious, what didnt you like about POP? We will be staying there a couple nights soon before moving over to VWL. I like to be prepared

It was just SO busy when we were there. This was actually our second time staying there. The first was fine and that was over 4th of July! This time, we couldn't believe the crowds in the food court. My mom was staying at POR the same dates and said it wasn't that crowded. It would have only cost us $30 more to stay where she was and I think it would have been worth it (hindsight is always 20/20 though ).

 

[emma'smom]

We're doing the exact same thing you did in March. We have Pop booked for Friday/Saturday night and will switch on WLV on Sunday. We're planning on being out and about for most of the time we are scheduled for POP and are just using it for sleeping. We plan to be at WL for breakfast on Sunday morning (even though I'm sure our villa won't be ready that early...it will be a shift in home-base).

 

[bobbiwoz]

We're doing the exact same thing you did in March. We have Pop booked for Friday/Saturday night and will switch on WLV on Sunday. We're planning on being out and about for most of the time we are scheduled for POP and are just using it for sleeping. We plan to be at WL for breakfast on Sunday morning (even though I'm sure our villa won't be ready that early...it will be a shift in home-base).

I KNOW that check in time is at 4, but really...we have been very fortunate. Last October, my DSis and myself stayed in a studio on Saturday night, and I went to desk around 8AM Sunday to check-in for the 2 bedroom that I and the rest of the family would be using for the week. Well, OUR 2 bedroom wasn't ready, (the nice folks at VWL booked us in the 2 bedroom right next to DSis studio) BUT the 2 bedroom down the hall just a bit WAS, and I was asked if I minded not being right next to DSis! Well, no I was thrilled to be as close as the ready villa was, it enabled me to do shopping and filled the refrigerator with goodies just in time for the family, who arrived at noon. So, here's hoping you have the pixie dust we had.

For us, having a studio available when the large group gets to WDW, even if the main room isn't ready, is worth the Saturday night points. So for many of our whole family trips, some of us plan to get down the night before, so a room is available. We learned how important this could be by accident...a 2 year old with indigestion on ME, luckily DG-Grandma had a room with a bath!

Bobbi

 

[Bojo]

The bus stop is very close to the villas. The boat ride is a short walk - maybe 5 minutes, if that.

Plenty to see on the walk to the boat too, you pass both pools and the geyser.

Plenty to see @ the boat dock as well; off the top of my head I remember seeing eagles, osprey, otters, ducks, and fish (other guests as well ).

 

[mygirl]

mmmmm...sounds wonderful!
can't wait to get my wdw fix later this year!

 

[vbarry]

Just got back home from VWL today. It is -7 here in Illinois. Boy I wish I were back at VWL!! Have fun!

 

[wildernessDad]

We have about 304 days to go until we're back there. I will have to try to keep from going bonkers in the meantime.

 

[stormer]

Sounds like a great trip. Thanks for the photos. We will be staying at VWL in April for the first time. Just bought our P&P tickets yesterday!

 

[disneymom8589]

Lovely pics!!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Oh, it is SOOOO easy to fall in love with the WL, isn't it? We cannot wait to stay there again this August!

Love all the pics...your kids are ADORABLE! Thanks for sharing your vacation with us!

 

[50 years Too!]

Your children are so adorable!
Thanks for sharing.


Deb