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

[nathanyell]

Snogger,

Thanks so much for the review and Pictures!!

Brian

 

[nathanyell]

Thanks Brian. I was just curious because of what I read on Allears:

"Not all rooms have balconies and some balconies have privacy rails so that you can't see out when sitting."


Since it didn't mention "patios", I assumed some rooms just had a railing and not a balcony.

Nope. Many people do not like the top floor balconies because you can't see through the railing when sitting down.

Hope you have a great time!

Brian

 

[west&east]

Wilderness Lodge is beautiful with the Christmas tree, garland and lights. Just saw Mickey and Minnie in the lobby in their holiday finest greeting guests. Bingo was happening poolside. We watched holiday wishes from our 7th floor balcony last night and are heading over to MK to watch in person tonight. MK was very busy post parade this afternoon but we have some fast passes to use tonight!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Wilderness Lodge is beautiful with the Christmas tree, garland and lights. Just saw Mickey and Minnie in the lobby in their holiday finest greeting guests. Bingo was happening poolside. We watched holiday wishes from our 7th floor balcony last night and are heading over to MK to watch in person tonight. MK was very busy post parade this afternoon but we have some fast passes to use tonight!

Heavenly!!! Sounds like you are having a magical trip so far! Thanks for posting...we welcome pics too!

 

[disneyfreak89]

Nope. Many people do not like the top floor balconies because you can't see through the railing when sitting down. Hope you have a great time!

Thanks for clearing that up Brian.

Have a great time yourself! You'll be there 18 days before us!

 

[nathanyell]

Wilderness Lodge is beautiful with the Christmas tree, garland and lights. Just saw Mickey and Minnie in the lobby in their holiday finest greeting guests. Bingo was happening poolside. We watched holiday wishes from our 7th floor balcony last night and are heading over to MK to watch in person tonight. MK was very busy post parade this afternoon but we have some fast passes to use tonight!

Hope you are having a great trip!! Looking forward to an awesome report!

Brian

27 Days!

 

[Cinbride]

thanks for the replies. I saw the post about top floor balconies. What rooms do they include and do you have good views. We have a standard but my 2 yr old loves throwing things thru the post. Lost a few of her books at the beach that way. So if we could get a balcony closed in that may make me feel better. I don't want a patio for sure. Also, we are going in Feb. I know the weather is iffy. But are the pools warm at all. We went in May and I thought they were rather cold then. I don't want my kids to get sick. Also, will t-shirts and jeans be good for them or shorts/dresses. they will be 2.5years old and 4.5 mths. thanks I sooo super duper excited. Not looking forward to the 15 hr drive. gulp. But the look on my 2 yr old face when we see tons and tons of Mickey...PRICELESS!! and Expensive

 

[hockeybabe]

We are getting in fairly late (9:30 at MCO), when does the gift shop at WL close at night? Thanks!

 

[JPN4265]

Finally, we can see the end of the tunnel.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Ok...as promised...here is the pricing for spa treatments @ Sturdy Branches:
Swedish Massage:
25 min.....$65
50 Min.....$90
80 min.....$140
Upgrades+$15

In Room Swedish Massage:
50 Min...$160
80 Min...$210

Reflexology 50 Min...$100

Totally Calm 80 Min...$145

Personalized:
50 Min...$105
80 Min...$155

Facial Treatments:
Aromatherapy Facial:
25 Min...$65
50 Min...$100
Gentleman's Facial:
50 Min...$100
My First Facial (4-12 years)
25 Min...$65

Body Treatments:
Refining Body Toner...$185
Aromatherapy Massage & Body Wrap...$185

The Direct # for Sturdy Branches Health Club is 407-938-4222.

This brochure lists numbers for All the Spa's/Health Clubs on site, so I'm thinking that this pricing is good for all of them except for the GF & SSR. It also notes that Boardwalk, CR, and Yacht & Beach only offer Massage services.
It looks like the CR, CSR, GF & Y&B offer salon & Barber services.

 

[nathanyell]

thanks for the replies. I saw the post about top floor balconies. What rooms do they include and do you have good views. We have a standard but my 2 yr old loves throwing things thru the post. Lost a few of her books at the beach that way. So if we could get a balcony closed in that may make me feel better. I don't want a patio for sure. Also, we are going in Feb. I know the weather is iffy. But are the pools warm at all. We went in May and I thought they were rather cold then. I don't want my kids to get sick. Also, will t-shirts and jeans be good for them or shorts/dresses. they will be 2.5years old and 4.5 mths. thanks I sooo super duper excited. Not looking forward to the 15 hr drive. gulp. But the look on my 2 yr old face when we see tons and tons of Mickey...PRICELESS!! and Expensive

The standard view rooms on the North wing are over the service area, so anything tossed there might not be easily retrievable. None of those rooms have enclosed balconies. The other standard rooms are over the Check-in to the south. I'm not sure what kind of balconies those have.

February can be hit or miss. This past February it was 80-90 every day and sunny when we were there. A couple years back we had to wear our winter coats at night. Hit below freezing a couple nights. Now those are extremes, but you can get the idea.

The pools are suppose to be around 80 all year round.

Brian

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Snogger, Thanks for the pics! I'm homesick already!

 

[nathanyell]

Finally, we can see the end of the tunnel.

YEAH!!!!!! I'm excited for you!!!


Brian

 

[PrncessA]

We have offically decided we are returning to the wonderful WL next November!!! We had originally planned to go a year from this Feb. but the lure of MVMCP and the WL Christmas decorations has got the best of us! I just hope for a code or a deal!

Whenever we are looking at our WDW photos the other day and DS saw pictures of him and DD on the bridge in the lobby and he nearly cried saying he wanted to go back. I had thought of trying out other resorts (I want to stay at the CBR) but there is no way to change DS and DH's minds, and I wasn't hard to convince either!

 

[Sawx04]

Tomorrow is Ranger Stan's last day. Goodbye Stan, you will be missed. WL will never be the same!!

Sad to hear this, catching up with Stan was always a highlight of staying at the lodge.

Best wishes Stan!

 

[west&east]

We are getting in fairly late (9:30 at MCO), when does the gift shop at WL close at night? Thanks!

Mercantile (the main store) closes at 11pm

 

[hockeybabe]

Mercantile (the main store) closes at 11pm

Thank you!

 

[nathanyell]

Finally, we can see the end of the tunnel.

JPN4265,

I see you arrive tomorrow!!!

Have a great trip!!

Brian

25 days :-D

 

[Carrie772]

Just jumped on the gift card special and booked the WL for my family, my sis and hers, and mom and dad. We will be there May 26-June 2. I guess I need to change my ticker!

Looking forward to an awesome trip in 5 months!

 

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

so when i booked through disney they sent me an email with allt hese extras. including a niki bryan spa voucher. i just saw the post on the last page for the spa prices- but thats a different name.

any clue guys as to which one this is?