The Wilderness Lodge and Villas FAQ (Part 7) Simbas and Tiggers and Humphreys OH MY!

[nathanyell]

DH and I are doing Deluxe Dining on our Jan 25-Feb 1 trip, and I'm starting to worry about transportation back to WL after our dinners. We're late-morning to late-night people, and although we were warned that we should get an early start, we found that schedule worked great for us on our last trip. A lot of our dinners are at the GF or the CR, but they are between 7 and 9pm. So, here's the dinner schedule, and the potential transportation:

1/25 - Cali Grill, 9:20pm ADR - We tried to get something a little earlier, but this was all they had left. I know the boats to WL stop running at 11:30, so I wonder if our dinner will be done by then. Since this is off-season, the parks will all be closed by 9pm. I assume this means if we're not done with dinner around 11 or so, we will be taking a taxi?

1/26 - Citrico's, 8:40pm ADR - MK closes at 8pm, so I'm not sure what our options are here. Let's say we're done by 11pm, can we get to the CR to take the boat? Or will we be doing the taxi yet again?

1/27 - Jiko, 7:10pm ADR - We might move this one earlier, but even so, we'll be done long after AK closes. In fact, we might not be done until all the parks are closed. MK closes at 8pm again. I'm thinking this will definitely be a taxi experience, or we could take a bus to DTD, then another bus from there to WL.

1/28 - Narcoosee's, 7:20pm ADR - Epcot is doing EMH tonight until midnight, so at least I know we'd have the option to take the bus there, then take one back to WL. Seems kind of silly, though, when we're right across the lake. Hoping to somehow make it to the CR and back to WL by boat.

1/29 - Yachtsman's Steakhouse, 7:30pm ADR - Epcot is open until 9pm, but I seriously doubt we'll be done by then. Plus, we'll be in the back near the International Gateway entrance. Again, the option seems to be taxi or DTD bus transfer.

1/30 - CRT, 8:35pm ADR - MK is open until 11pm tonight for EMH, so this seems to be no issue. We can just take the boat back to WL, or monorail to the CR and use that boat.

1/31 - R&C, 7:30pm ADR - Epcot closes at 9pm, so we might be able to catch a bus back. How late do the monorails run? Is it 1 hour after park closing? Either way, I think we should be able to get back to WL. DHS closes late tonight, at 10pm, so there's that option, too.

Am I wrong in my line of thinking? Is there a chance that the boat from WL to CR will stop running earlier than 11:30pm due since it's off-season?

I believe that after the MK closes the bus reverts to going from WL to the TTC. That sticks in the back of my mind somewhere. Never done it personally.

Brian

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I believe that after the MK closes the bus reverts to going from WL to the TTC. That sticks in the back of my mind somewhere. Never done it personally.

Brian

That's not true.

 

[skater]

My DD and I will be staying at WL this Feb. for a mom/daughter trip. This is first trip to a deluxe (other than a couple one night stays) . We're planning to spend some time enjoying the resort. Any fun little things we should do? Food we should try? We probably won't do WC because I've been there and think its probably more fun with a large group. Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[nathanyell]

That's not true.

Sorry it's listed in the first post. I knew I heard it somewhere. I've heard of the boats not running because of high winds, etc. I always check with the Front Desk before assuming anything especially late at night.

Brian

 

[Rags]

First of all I am sooooo excited we booked another night at the Wilderness lodge!!

We are taking my niece to the Chip and Dale sing along at Fort Wilderness and I was wondering if the boats are enclosed during the winter?

TIA!!!

 

[nathanyell]

We are taking my niece to the Chip and Dale sing along at Fort Wilderness and I was wondering if the boats are enclosed during the winter?

The boat between the WL/FT W./Contemporary is not enclosed. If it is really cold when you are there you can take the bus to Ft. W. You could also take the enclosed boat to MK and then switch to the Ft. W. boat, but that would take significantly longer.

Also realize that the sing along is not near the dock, so you would either have to walk or take a bus to the meadow area.

Hope this helps.

BTW, We'll be there at the same time. Say hi if you see me! LOL!

Brian

 

[DisneyPiPhi]

I did online check-in last night for our marathon weekend stay at WL!

 

[jecskc]

We leave in less than 30 days to stay Concierge at WL !! We are staying 3 nights for my b-day trip. I got 40% off !! This will be my first time staying on Disney property. I soooo can't WAIT !!!!

 

[nathanyell]

I did online check-in last night for our marathon weekend stay at WL!

I'll do mine on Monday!!!

EXCITED!!!

 

[nathanyell]

We leave in less than 30 days to stay Concierge at WL !! We are staying 3 nights for my b-day trip. I got 40% off !! This will be my first time staying on Disney property. I soooo can't WAIT !!!!

Did you see the Club Level pics on the previous page. Looks like a really nice breakfast spread! Take pics and share when you go!!

Brian

 

[MinnieTink]

Hi everyone! We are getting ready to go back to WL in April. We really enjoyed our stay in 2007 and are so excited to be returning to deluxe after the last few value/mod trips.

I have two questions for the WL experts... First, I have a standard room, standard view booked. Are there any better locations to request? And secondly, I read over the first page and noticed that 'Movies on the beach' was mentioned. Do they still do that?

Thanks for your help. Can't wait to pat Humphrey bear's nose again!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hi everyone! We are getting ready to go back to WL in April. We really enjoyed our stay in 2007 and are so excited to be returning to deluxe after the last few value/mod trips.

I have two questions for the WL experts... First, I have a standard room, standard view booked. Are there any better locations to request? And secondly, I read over the first page and noticed that 'Movies on the beach' was mentioned. Do they still do that?

Thanks for your help. Can't wait to pat Humphrey bear's nose again!!

Yes, here is a link to the latest movie schedule I posted:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2319081&page=135

You might want to request to be far from the smokehouse so that you'll be further from the delivery vehicles' beeping noise when they back-up. Some guests report being bothered by the vehicles early in the morning.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Did you see the Club Level pics on the previous page. Looks like a really nice breakfast spread! Take pics and share when you go!!

Brian

While we have enjoyed the lounge, keep in mind that it's the exact same breakfast spread every morning: oatmeal, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, mini bagels, two types of mini muffins, mini cinnamon rolls and croissants.

My DD asked yesterday for a "real" breakfast so we went down to the WCC and she got a skillet. I did save $6 by having her bring a couple of OJs down from the lounge

 

[MyLittlePiglet]

This was on the first page does anyone know if this is currently being offered? We are there jan 10-15. Thanks

"NEW
Evening Portraits:
How about a family portrait? Join us by the Silver Creek Springs in the lobby.
No charge to have portraits taken, prints available for purchase at the PhotoPass Desk: Open 4:30pm-9:30pm."

 

[WDWKOOK]

This was on the first page does anyone know if this is currently being offered? We are there jan 10-15. Thanks

"NEW
Evening Portraits:
How about a family portrait? Join us by the Silver Creek Springs in the lobby.
No charge to have portraits taken, prints available for purchase at the PhotoPass Desk: Open 4:30pm-9:30pm."

Yes, a PhotoPass photographer has been down in the lobby every evening.

 

[WDWKOOK]

It was a gorgeous 72 degrees today. Our 5th floor courtyard view:

 

[DisneyPiPhi]

What a beautiful view!!

Our trip is in eight days...

 

[sophie832]

Great pictures! Hope our courtyard view is that nice! Also hope the weather stays warmer...I noticed it's going to be a fairly warm week out there. I know we're taking our chances with a trip at the end of Jan, but we'd really like it to be in the 70s!

 

[yarlenna]

I love your pictures In fact, I will be using one of them as my wallpaper. I hope that is OK.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

So glad you are getting some beautiful days!

Thanks for the pics - that's a nice room view!! Happy New Year!