staying off-site - best way to Wilderness Lodge

[pocohontas2004]

We're staying off-site, and would like to know the best way to reach Wilderness Lodge for a dinner reservation. We are a party of 5, if that matters in the advice.

Yes, we'll have a car.

Wondering about boat service versus other options. And, how long to we allow for the transfer itself, versus driving?

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

Just drive to the lodge and give the security guard your confirmation number for dinner. You can park for 3 hours.

 

[Lynne M]

You can drive to (and park at) any of the resorts. You don't even need a reservation; loads of people visit the resorts just to explore. As the PP said, they sometimes will give you a time-limited parking pass.

To get to WL, follow the signs to the Magic Kingdom. As you're approaching the MK toll plaza, try to get into a lane towards the far right. Tell them you have a dinner reservation at WL and they'll wave you through.

As you're leaving the toll plaza, you'll see an exit to the far right, with a sign for the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. Take this road up to the next light, and make a right. That's the entrance to WL.

 

[DonaldTDuck]

You asked about boat access. There is a launch from MK to Wilderness Lodge that leaves about every 20 minutes. My personal favorite trip in the World. If you're at MK for the day, you're all set.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Just a jump to the Left, and then a step to the Right.