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

[MAGICinMYHEART]

We were told one trip that they are not supposed to let you use them without their CM. Something about possibly running into other guests, people riding their kids on it when returning, etc. Basically possible misuse and liability to resort.

Claire&TheBoys

DizneyNutz is correct, the reason that Amberg and 3"Mouse"keteers where able to use the carts over at Pop and Movies is that the value resorts have Luggage Assistance for their guests. Not to be confused with "Bell Services" the policy at Wilderness Lodge is that the luggage carts may only be used by the bellmen.

If you prefer to carry your own luggage...you could park in self parking before checking-in, then after you receive your room assignment your husband could pull your car up to the front of the lodge just past where the bellmen are located. You could unload everything and then wait until he reparks the car then both of you plus the little ones could all carry your luggage to your room.

I do use the bellmen but have also carried my own bags many times, when traveling with childern we always seem to have many little items like you. I don't tip for each and every little bag I limit the tip to the actual luggage we have, then a little extra for all the smaller items but not a dollar per item, we do it more like JPN posted.

Have a Magical Trip
Beckie

 

[Gooofy-Blade]

bumping...........keeping it on page 1!!!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Hi Fellow Lodge Lovers!
I'm celebrating my 15 Day mark today!!!
I can't wait to see all the beautiful Christmas decorations!

 

[nathanyell]

Only 57 days here!!! So excited!!!

Brian

 

[fers31]

I'm at 15 days as well!!!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I'm at 15 days as well!!!

Cool! Maybe we'll see you there!

 

[snogger]

I'm at 15 days as well!!!

Hi Fellow Lodge Lovers!
I'm celebrating my 15 Day mark today!!!
I can't wait to see all the beautiful Christmas decorations!

Whoa So are we

 

[tbenny]

I just joined disboards and love this thread
We are going to WL in April of 2010
My40th dhs40th and our 15th wedding anniversary
Dd will be 7 April 23rd has never been to Disney and ds will be 10 going too.
None of us have ever stayed in disney Can't wait.
I might upgrade us to CL, Wehave 5 months to save some extra vacation money.
Thank you for all the information and pictures.
I have alot to learn

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

tbenny

Welcome to the DIS Boards, and to the Wilderness Lodge Thread.

If you have any questions just ask, someone should be able to help.

 

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

I just joined disboards and love this thread
We are going to WL in April of 2010
My40th dhs40th and our 15th wedding anniversary
Dd will be 7 April 23rd has never been to Disney and ds will be 10 going too.
None of us have ever stayed in disney Can't wait.
I might upgrade us to CL, Wehave 5 months to save some extra vacation money.
Thank you for all the information and pictures.
I have alot to learn

welcome! we will be there the same time! and our ds turns three the 23rd. we have ressies for chef mickeys that nite.

 

[DizneyNutz]

I just joined disboards and love this thread
We are going to WL in April of 2010
My40th dhs40th and our 15th wedding anniversary
Dd will be 7 April 23rd has never been to Disney and ds will be 10 going too.
None of us have ever stayed in disney Can't wait.
I might upgrade us to CL, Wehave 5 months to save some extra vacation money.
Thank you for all the information and pictures.
I have alot to learn

Welcome to the Disboards and also to the WL. I am confident that you will get any question you have about the WL answered on this thread. Here's wishing you and yours the most MAGICAL stay.

 

[Rootskate]

Are the hot tubs and pool open 24 hours or do they close at a certain time?
Thanks!

 

[Shoshana]

My disabled mom (electric scooter), dd6 and I will be at the Lodge 12/23 through 12/28. We have reserved a club level handicapped accessible room.

It's my understanding that all of the accessible rooms (w/showers) have king-sized beds. Will they just put a cot in the room to accommodate all three of us? What if you need an accessible room and want to upgrade?

 

[andrew870]

I too am at the 15 day point till I get to the lodge!!

 

[DizneyNutz]

Are the hot tubs and pool open 24 hours or do they close at a certain time?
Thanks!

We don't know for sure, but we believe the pools close at a certain time and I THINK you can still use the hot tubs. Maybe someone here knows for sure.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Are the hot tubs and pool open 24 hours or do they close at a certain time?

From page 1, first post:
Pools:
All pools are outdoor and heated
The pool is themed to look like a natural pool in one of the Western national parks (complete with waterfall, hot and cold spas, and a small slide). A smaller quite pool is located closer to the Villas building

One Main feature pool with a slide (Silver Creek Springs Pool)
Silver Creek Pool Hours Lifeguard/Slide
9:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
Note* If No Lifeguard is on duty the slide will be closed.
(hours subject to seasonal changes)

Silver Creek Springs Pool-Pool and spas are open 24 hours (weather and maintenance permitting; please respect quiet hours (12AM - 7AM)

One quiet pool located at Villas, Hidden Springs Pool (No lifeguard on duty)
Kiddie pool
Three Jacuzzis (Two-one Hot one Cold are located next to Silver Creek Springs Pool, one Hot at Villas next to Hidden Springs Pool)

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

My disabled mom (electric scooter), dd6 and I will be at the Lodge 12/23 through 12/28. We have reserved a club level handicapped accessible room.

It's my understanding that all of the accessible rooms (w/showers) have king-sized beds. Will they just put a cot in the room to accommodate all three of us? What if you need an accessible room and want to upgrade?

The accessible rooms do have king-size beds, I would suggest you E-mail or phone the IPO Staff for the Lodge and speak with them.

Not really sure what you would upgrade to as you already have club level booked.

Beckie

 

[Shoshana]

The accessible rooms do have king-size beds, I would suggest you E-mail or phone the IPO Staff for the Lodge and speak with them.

Not really sure what you would upgrade to as you already have club level booked.

Beckie

Sorry that wasn't clear! I should have said -- upgrade to a bigger room so we could have two queen beds! I actually received a PIN today for 30% off a deluxe during the dates we'll be there. When I called, the CM said that we couldn't use the PIN because we had the dining plan! We hadn't used any discounts when we booked the original reservation.

I did email the IPO staff and they said to call the reservation number and ask for "special needs" desk (or something like that). The CM who took the call categorically would not let me speak to anyone else and kept repeating "we will accommodate your needs." What exactly that means, I have no idea. I assume it means a cot, but that doesn't appeal. I can see it now -- dd will be in the king with her nana, and I'll be on the cot! I guess I'll wait until a couple of weeks before we arrive and email the IPO at the Lodge again.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

The CM who took the call categorically would not let me speak to anyone else and kept repeating "we will accommodate your needs." What exactly that means, I have no idea. I assume it means a cot, but that doesn't appeal. I can see it now -- dd will be in the king with her nana, and I'll be on the cot! I guess I'll wait until a couple of weeks before we arrive and email the IPO at the Lodge again.

Shoshana,
I can assure you that you nor your daughter will be given a cot as an option to sleep on. As I have never needed an accessible room (thank goodness) I can't say 100% but they will accommodate everyone in your party. I believe that you will be given a connenting room for the other members in your party. This is all handled through the "special needs" cast members. I'm sure this is what was ment by saying "we will accommodate your needs."

As for the 30% discount, this sounds like a room only discount, with you having the dining plan it seems you have booked a package. To book the 30% discount you would need a completely new reservation. At this late date I'm not sure if there would be any rooms available with this discount at the Lodge. You would need to check several things before changing or canceling existing reservation especially with your "special needs" request.

Beckie

 

[Shoshana]

Thank you, Beckie, that's very helpful info! Honestly, I am so looking forward to this vacation. My father just passed away and mom thought we should spend the holidays at Disney! Of course, I agreed that it was a terrific idea. Even IF they put a cot in the room, I'll still be thrilled to be there. My mom has never been to WL and I'm sure she'll love it.