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

[Angel4135]

What is the real difference between woods and courtyard view at WL? Is courtyard that much better. The change would cost $157.00 worth it?

 

[nathanyell]

What is the real difference between woods and courtyard view at WL? Is courtyard that much better. The change would cost $157.00 worth it?

I love both equally. It all depends on what you want from your stay. If saving money is your priority then go with the woods view. If you love the look of the CY so much that you will be disappointed if you don't get a room there, then it's worth it.

I have booked standard view rooms every time I have stayed at WL.

I've been upgraded to woods view once. You could see the monorail and fireworks from the balcony. (request 5th floor on the north wing)

I've also been upgraded to Courtyard View twice. I admit it is a great view.

I would avoid the 6th floor because half of it is enclosed balconies that make it so that you can not see the view unless you are standing on the balcony.

Hope this helps.

Brian

 

[Angel4135]

Thanks Brain, we have never been to WL so I just wanted to get an idea of what the experts prefer when stating at WL! The extra money is not that big of deal I just want a nice view. We have stayed boardwalk view and love the excitement that you get. I wasn't sure if the woods view was a good enough view to forgo the busier courtyard view.

 

[rotlex]

I love both equally. It all depends on what you want from your stay. If saving money is your priority then go with the woods view. If you love the look of the CY so much that you will be disappointed if you don't get a room there, then it's worth it.

I have booked standard view rooms every time I have stayed at WL.

I've been upgraded to woods view once. You could see the monorail and fireworks from the balcony. (request 5th floor on the north wing)

I've also been upgraded to Courtyard View twice. I admit it is a great view.

I would avoid the 6th floor because half of it is enclosed balconies that make it so that you can not see the view unless you are standing on the balcony.

Hope this helps.

Brian

Been subscribed to this thread for quite a while, but have not read ALL of it.

Were doing our first stay at WL, 10 nights, this coming August. (Can't wait). I booked a standard room, as I thought the cost for even woods view was a little crazy. (compared to AKL last year, where I booked a pool view for a mere $10 more per night). Anyway, been reading about views here, and while I'm not that concerned with it, I don't want to be looking at a dumpster all week, LOL.

In regards to requests. I've been doing the on line check in since it became available. Would you suggest simply making a floor request, such as the one you mention above, when I do that, or calling to have a request note placed on the rezzie? Any experience, or difference anyone has noticed with that?

Thanks - and thanks again, for all the info in the thread in general!

 

[nathanyell]

Been subscribed to this thread for quite a while, but have not read ALL of it.

Were doing our first stay at WL, 10 nights, this coming August. (Can't wait). I booked a standard room, as I thought the cost for even woods view was a little crazy. (compared to AKL last year, where I booked a pool view for a mere $10 more per night). Anyway, been reading about views here, and while I'm not that concerned with it, I don't want to be looking at a dumpster all week, LOL.

In regards to requests. I've been doing the on line check in since it became available. Would you suggest simply making a floor request, such as the one you mention above, when I do that, or calling to have a request note placed on the rezzie? Any experience, or difference anyone has noticed with that?

Thanks - and thanks again, for all the info in the thread in general!

Unfortunately you have to call CRO to put it on. It's not an option with online check-in.

Brian

 

[rotlex]

Unfortunately you have to call CRO to put it on. It's not an option with online check-in.

Brian

Thanks!

 

[MMrules]

I am having trouble wrapping my mind around a summer stay at WL - it appeals to me more as a holiday and/or winter resort. Anyone else feel this way? Just wonderin'![/QUOTE]

I was thinking that it was a better winter resort too. However, after staying there (I have been home 10 days now ) I would definitely try it in the summertime too. I think it would be really fun to head over to Fort Wilderness for campground fun and even a show over there for dinner. It would be more like camping in the summer but with a hotel room and plumbing ! I absolutely loved this resort!!!!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I am having trouble wrapping my mind around a summer stay at WL - it appeals to me more as a holiday and/or winter resort. Anyone else feel this way? Just wonderin'!

I was thinking that it was a better winter resort too. However, after staying there (I have been home 10 days now ) I would definitely try it in the summertime too. I think it would be really fun to head over to Fort Wilderness for campground fun and even a show over there for dinner. It would be more like camping in the summer but with a hotel room and plumbing ! I absolutely loved this resort!!!![/QUOTE]

We've stayed in the Villas with all the holiday decorations up and we much preferred it to the Lodge - we had one day over at the Lodge and did not like the narrow hallways or rooms, but we were spoiled because the Villa halls are wider and we liked the room decor a bit better. Nothing a deal breaker though.

Could definitely enjoy a nice Courtyard and/or Lake view staying in the Lodge!!

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

I hit the double digits for when we arrive at WL!!!!

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

I am having trouble wrapping my mind around a summer stay at WL - it appeals to me more as a holiday and/or winter resort. Anyone else feel this way? Just wonderin'!

It's my first stay at WL this May/June! I actually have little interest in visiting Disney during Christmas because I like the warm (and hot!) weather when I am there. But you have me concerned - is this only a winter resort??? I've always wanted to stay at WL and I picked it because they have the villas which I want to try. But I'm getting scared Talk of bats, hot tub closings, slow transportation, so-so food choices, and a better 'winter' resort. Please reassure me that I've made a good choice!!!

 

[yarlenna]

It's my first stay at WL this May/June! I actually have little interest in visiting Disney during Christmas because I like the warm (and hot!) weather when I am there. But you have me concerned - is this only a winter resort??? I've always wanted to stay at WL and I picked it because they have the villas which I want to try. But I'm getting scared Talk of bats, hot tub closings, slow transportation, so-so food choices, and a better 'winter' resort. Please reassure me that I've made a good choice!!!

Don't worry, WL is many people's favorite (like my DH) and I love it too. Is it perfect? NO. Nothing is. For me, it is as close as it gets. As for bats, Yes, they do live in Florida. They help get the bugs. I have lived in FL for many years. I have seen bats, BUT I have NEVER had one fly at me. As for the seasons, WL does all of them well. I love the Artists Point and found the other food options OK. Give it a try. You may really love it. If you don't, you can ask to be moved to any open room.

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

Don't worry, WL is many people's favorite (like my DH) and I love it too. Is it perfect? NO. Nothing is. For me, it is as close as it gets. As for bats, Yes, they do live in Florida. They help get the bugs. I have lived in FL for many years. I have seen bats, BUT I have NEVER had one fly at me. As for the seasons, WL does all of them well. I love the Artists Point and found the other food options OK. Give it a try. You may really love it. If you don't, you can ask to be moved to any open room.

Thank you!

I don't want to get into the whole bat debate but they scare the bejesus out of me. They are at our cabin in Michigan and they do have rabies up there so we are warned to not sleep with them I don't care if they are outside though.

It's funny but I've always wanted to stay at WL but it's hard because I haven't even visited the resort so I have no idea what to expect (ok, all the pictures help )

 

[textbookcase]

Does anyone have an ETA for when the hot tubs and geyser re-open? Thx

 

[bcuinohio]

I hit the double digits for when we arrive at WL!!!!

Less than two months for us.

 

[nathanyell]

Does anyone have an ETA for when the hot tubs and geyser re-open? Thx

I heard this weekend, but I'm not sure if anyone is there right now to confirm.

Brian

 

[textbookcase]

I heard this weekend, but I'm not sure if anyone is there right now to confirm.

Brian

That would be fabulous if it's true!

 

[nathanyell]

I got my DME tags today for my trip in a few weeks. I have to admit that the tags looked strange but I could not put my finger on why.

I just realized what it was. They had a different color mickey(green) on them for the AK area(CSR). It sunk in that I'm not staying at WL. :-(

Now I'm depressed...

Brian

 

[mom2travel]

I got my DME tags today for my trip in a few weeks. I have to admit that the tags looked strange but I could not put my finger on why.

I just realized what it was. They had a different color mickey(green) on them for the AK area(CSR). It sunk in that I'm not staying at WL. :-(

Now I'm depressed...

Brian

Our DME tags came yesterday too!! It will be our first stay at WL and I am so excited! DD will be too when she finds out, this is the resort she has been asking to try


That would be weird to have a green Mickey on the DME tags - we have always stayed at a MK resort except one time years ago, and we drove in that trip.
Have fun at CSR - now you can report back on how it compares to WL!

 

[MMrules]

I got my DME tags today for my trip in a few weeks. I have to admit that the tags looked strange but I could not put my finger on why.

I just realized what it was. They had a different color mickey(green) on them for the AK area(CSR). It sunk in that I'm not staying at WL. :-(

Now I'm depressed...

Brian

Sorry to hear...I am having very bad WL withdrawls and I just got back a few weeks ago . I am going back to WDW in July and staying at the BCV for the first time as a DVC member, but now I am wondering if I should have booked WLV instead. WL just captured my heart and was a fantastic solo getaway! Just think you will be back there again this year!!!

 

[nathanyell]

Our DME tags came yesterday too!! It will be our first stay at WL and I am so excited! DD will be too when she finds out, this is the resort she has been asking to try


That would be weird to have a green Mickey on the DME tags - we have always stayed at a MK resort except one time years ago, and we drove in that trip.
Have fun at CSR - now you can report back on how it compares to WL!

True. If work was not paying for the trip I would gladly upgrade. Oh well, time to get back to being happy I'm going.

Brian