The NEW WL FAQ (Part 5) Simbas and Tiggers and Humphreys OH MY!

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Dave

Like Fred said maybe you will be able to just upgrade at check-in. I would just wait and see...if the cost is that much more you could call room service eveyday and still not come close to a 175% increase.

PIXIE DUST

 

[boswellnakia]

Does the resorts have any "special" holiday activities? I'm trying to decide between October and December (but leaning towards Oct). If WL had anything special for its guest during the holidays it may sway my thoughts?

 

[goofydad621]

Yeah

I got the AP rate for room only at $121.54 with tax

Concierge with AP rate is $270 a night my math was a little off it is about 143% more but still justified for us, we'll wait and see if the dust id flying, either way I am just happy and grateful to be taking this vacation at all.


Thanks Dave

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Originally posted by boswellnakia
Does the resorts have any "special" holiday activities? I'm trying to decide between October and December (but leaning towards Oct). If WL had anything special for its guest during the holidays it may sway my thoughts?

boswellnakia

Most all the resorts have their own special way of decorating and celebrating the Holidays. Over on AllEars.net they have a list of most activities.

THESE ARE 2003 ACTIVITIES

Wilderness Lodge

Holiday Sleigh Rides -- Enjoy a leisurely 30-minute carriage ride through the Walt Disney World backwoods from November 30 - December 30! . All rides depart from the Porte Cochere in front of the Wilderness Lodge and will return to the same location every half hour between 5:30pm and 10:00pm (December 24th hours are 3:00pm - 7:00pm). Cost is $30 (tax included) per carriage. Up to 3 adults and 2 children or 4 adults will fit in the carriage. To reserve call WDW-PLAY; Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ride time.

No-Smoking allowed. You may bring drinks on board. The ride will go out in mist, but not in rain. Trips may be cancelled due to inclement weather and rescheduled in which case you will not be charged.

Entertainment:

December 18: Winter Springs High School Ladies Ensemble -- 7:00pm and 7:40pm
December 19: Rotunda Brass Quintet -- 7:00pm and 7:40pm
December 20: Leesburg High School Madrigal -- 7:00pm and 7:40pm
December 21: First United Methodist Church The Joy Ringers -- 7:00pm and 7:40pm
December 22: Good Samaritan Retirement Village Golden Chords -- 7 and 7:40pm
December 23: Merritt Island Presbyterian Church Generation Ringers -- 7 and 7:45pm

I'm sure you will enjoy either date.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Originally posted by MAGICinMYHEART

THESE ARE 2003 ACTIVITIES

Wilderness Lodge

Holiday Sleigh Rides -- Enjoy a leisurely 30-minute carriage ride through the Walt Disney World backwoods from November 30 - December 30! . All rides depart from the Porte Cochere in front of the Wilderness Lodge and will return to the same location every half hour between 5:30pm and 10:00pm .....

:jumping4:

OMG !!!!!!!!! Wonderful !!!!!
How much we would like to visit WL in Winter time !!!!
This really sounds MAGIC !!!!

The only thing you "miss" overthere is ..... a bit of snow !!!

So jealous of all of you who can visit at Christmas !!!!
laura

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Laura

We are going to do the Sleigh Ride on our Christmas visit.

That trip will be with Terry, Sister, BIL and all four nephews.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Originally posted by MAGICinMYHEART
Laura

We are going to do the Sleigh Ride on our Christmas visit.

That trip will be with Terry, Sister, BIL and all four nephews.

Lucky you !!!!!!!!!!

Make lots of pictures and POST them !!!!
Our WL will be - I know - at its VERY BEST !!!!!

 

[Gi-Bear]

My DH and DS4 and I will be visiting the Lodge Jan. 5-9 for the first time! Actually the first time any of us has stayed at a Disney resort and we are soooo glad it will be at WL. It is also DS's first trip to WDW and I know he will love the WL theme. Does anyone know if the tree or any holiday decorations might still be up when we arrive since it is so soon after New Year's.

 

[Kimberle]

Originally posted by Gi-Bear
My DH and DS4 will be visiting the Lodge Jan. 5-9 for the first time! Actually the first time any of us has stayed at a Disney resort and we are soooo glad it will be at WL. It is also DS's first trip to WDW and I know he will love the WL theme. Does anyone know if the tree or any holiday decorations might still be up when we arrive since it is so soon after New Year's.

WELCOME to the Dis & welcome to our thread!
Your family is going to LOVE WL!! Be sure to eat at Whispering Canyon! Tell your server you are REALLY thirsty and need a llaarrrggee glass of water!

I don't know abt the decorations. I'm sure someone else will know.

 

[Majestic]

I am being told there is a chance they will be there as late as the 10th or 11th depending on tear down schedules....we're hoping for the same as we arrive on the 10th!

Fred

Originally posted by Gi-Bear
My DH and DS4 and I will be visiting the Lodge Jan. 5-9 for the first time! Actually the first time any of us has stayed at a Disney resort and we are soooo glad it will be at WL. It is also DS's first trip to WDW and I know he will love the WL theme. Does anyone know if the tree or any holiday decorations might still be up when we arrive since it is so soon after New Year's.

 

[Gi-Bear]

Thanks so much for the welcome and the info. about decorations. I have been reading your WL threads for the past 3 months and I've learned so much from all of you!! I was able to get the winter discount code rate for a Woods View and I requested bunk beds and MK view if possible. I did have to split the reservation with one night at a AAA rate. Will I have a problem checking out and checking back in again? I'm hoping to be able to stay in the same room.

I've also made PS's and WC is definitely on the list! Sounds like a lot of fun, especially for DS!

 

[Majestic]

My experience with split ressies is they allow you to keep the same room. What I do is make sure that each reservation has a note stating that there is another reservation for the same hotel and have the dates listed just to be sure.

Then the rest is handled by the front desk.

Good luck!

Fred

Originally posted by Gi-Bear
Thanks so much for the welcome and the info. about decorations. I have been reading your WL threads for the past 3 months and I've learned so much from all of you!! I was able to get the winter discount code rate for a Woods View and I requested bunk beds and MK view if possible. I did have to split the reservation with one night at a AAA rate. Will I have a problem checking out and checking back in again? I'm hoping to be able to stay in the same room.

I've also made PS's and WC is definitely on the list! Sounds like a lot of fun, especially for DS!

 

[sorchamac]

Okay, if I want to be at the rope drop at MK on an EE day, and I'm staying WL, what time should I leave my hotel room by?

Thanks!!

Sorcha

 

[HughJackman'n'me]

...oughtta do it! [LOL]

Seriously, the boat is 8-11 minutes. If MK opens at 8AM for EE, then I'd be at the dock by 7:40, to allow for walking time....hope this helps!

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

sorchamac

To be at the rope drop I would be at the boat dock by 7:15am to catch the first boat to the MAGIC KINGDOM. This will give you time to get through Security, rent a stroller, purchase tickets or activate any passes.

Note: If you feel adventurous and your out on the dock early, and don't see the large Green Flag Boat coming from Ft. Wilderness but if the smaller Blue Flag Boat is at the dock and going to the Contemporary Resort (just ask the Captian where he/she is going) you could jump on and take a quick ride over to the CR and walk to the MAGIC KINGDOM it's a easy walk and takes about 20 minutes. Just walk toward the Tower building but don't go inside stay to the right, walk toward the North Wing parking lot then follow the sidewalk to the MAGIC KINGDOM

Sorry HughJackman'n'me I didn't see your post before I answered...I typed my responce then had breakfast before I sent it. I based my answer on sorchamac arriving on the week-end after Thanksgiving which is a busy time of year.

 

[LATigger]

Hey you three recent posters!!! Thank you for that discussion. I have all itinerary planned and didn't think to ask you great WL folks who have actually done this. I have planned this trip TWICE due to Ivan and am getting planning-weary. Hope that a break from the details will freshen up my brain.

I find that foot-step-conservation at WDW is so-o-o-o important in ouchie prevention that I think we will boat straight to MK. That walk to MK from CR is very nice but, then it adds to the total daily trek. For a short trip, we will ride in style!

 

[llrain]

hey Magic or anyone for that matter...
If for some unforsaken reason i need to get on the internet
during my stay in uh,,,,,,,34 days,,,,, do the villas have wireless?

Also do u think its too late to book a sleigh ride?

 

[boswellnakia]

I don't think they have wireless, but I tried to connect in July through dialup and got a terrible connection.

 

[nanajoyx2]

The Villas have high speed internet access. You will need an Ethernet connection cable. I brought my own, but you can obtain one on loan from Housekeeping. The cost is $9.95 for 24-contiguous hours and is billed to your room. I used this service in May and the service was great.

Also, I booked the sleigh ride for November 30 just last week.

 

[campinggal]