Yes there is Bear Face Room off the Lobby that isn't accessable that has a King Size bed, but I don't know how many but I do know there is/was at lest one.
You would make your ADR but might not have much time in your room (if any) before time to check-in at the WCC.
I'll try to answer a few of your questions.
1.) To travel to the Contemporary Resort you should take the Blue Flag Resort Boat to the CR dock, then enter the resort and take the resort monorail over to the Grand Floridian. I would allow an hour for transpotation to make sure you arrive in time. This has wait time added for the resort boat and travel time to the Contemporary from the Lodge, as well as walking into the CR from the dock and wait time for the monorail and the stops between CR and the GF.
The resort monorail has five stops. The Contemporary, Ticket & Transportation Center, Polynesian Resort, Grand Floridian & Magic Kingdom.
2.)The resort buses start running at 7:00am I would be at the bus stop no later than 7:15am. Or the small resort Blue Flag Motor Launchs start operating @ 6:45am you may take the boat over to the Contemporary Resort then either:
a.) From the Contemporary Lobby take the Resort Monorail back around to the Magic Kingdom.
b.) Walk from the Contemporary to the Magic Kingdom using the walkway that is to the south side of the resort. (This option is quicker than taking the monorail around in my opinion.)
Taking the Direct Bus from the Lodge to the Magic Kingdom would be the quickest/fastest way to the Magic Kingdom.
3.) The lest crowed times at the pool would be in the mornings while everyone else will be at the parks.
4.) You should be near the beach by 9:30-9:35pm for the Electrical Water Pageant, most guest just walk out or stay in/near the pool areas until show time.
5.) It's about a mile between the two resorts you may take the Blue Flag Resort Boat or take a direct bus to Ft Wilderness Campground this bus goes to the Settlement Depot.
6.) During Magic Kingdom operating hours, both the direct bus and the Red Flag Boats run continuously until an hour and a half after park closing. Walking to the CR would take to long during regular operating hours.
7.) You may not have that long, if the parade to over at 4:30pm it will take a few minutes to walk back to the bus area at the Animial Kingdom, then wait time for a bus...it maybe after 5:00pm before you are even on a bus, I also know that the bus sometimes stops at Blizzard Beach on the way back to the Lodge.
8.) I agree it might be hard but depending if they have booked a Woods or Courtyard View room have them request King Size Bed with a tub. That will let the room assigner know that they don't want the barrier-free (handicap-accessible) room.
9.) I live 2 hours from WDW so have never used DME but you should be at the Lodge within 2 hours or less after landing.
Beckie
Angela
GOOD LUCK
Beckie
Hi.
I just wanted to introduce myself to all of you on this great thread. Originally, for free dining I had booked Pop. But I had my eye on deluxe. I have stayed at the Wilderness Lodge, but it was about four years ago. I see some things have changed, and thanks to everyone who contributes/contributed to this thread.
I finally made it through the whole thing, and feel at least a little bit wiser!
Finally today, I found a standard view room during free dining dates, and I booked it. I am so excited to be heading back to Wilderness Lodge, and with a three year old, I am so looking forward to the boat to the Magic Kingdom!
So thanks again, and I look forward to chatting with you all, and sharing my experience when we get back!
Woo-hoo! Congrats on your trip!
Just switched my reservation from POFQ back to WL. I have to say I feel much better now going back since we haven't been to this resort since 2003.
ThanksCongrats!!!!!!
