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"My family
and I had a great time at The Wilderness Lodge. Our room had a partial
view of Bay Lake. We paid for a courtyard view but were upgraded
to a suite with a refrigerator at no extra charge. The staff was
very courteous and pleasant. The lobby was breathtaking! My 2-year
old son was in awe. Although we loved the lodge itself, I have to
agree with several other comments regarding the transportation.
We had to share both the boat to Magic Kingdom and bus to Epcot
with Fort Wildreness on every occasion. Plus, we often had to wait
more than 20 minutes. I don't think we will stay at The Wilderness
Lodge again for this reason. Next time we will choose a resort on
the monorail. We previously stayed at the Polynesian and the transportation
was very efficent." (7/03) Leah H.
"The rooms were very well kept, and the location was great
we were in a room overlooking the main pool and geyser. The rooms
were not huge but large enough for my wife, my mother, and step-father
to enjoy them. The best place to eat was the Whispering Canyon.
It was great the service was top notch, as well as hilarious. I
highly recommend asking for ketchup or anything for that matter.
Also as my wife learned don't order it if you can't finish it. She
ended up having to sing to a man at the next table for his birthday.
Overall excellent choice and the whole family will enjoy. The resort
is very nice and located perfectly in my opinion. It was very easy
to get to all the parks as well as downtown disney. It's worth it
if only for the water taxi you can take to the Magic Kingdom. The
grounds were well kept, and there isn't a palm tree in sight. Very
authentic to the North West. The hotel itself is a must see, all
of the decorations are perfectly placed. I think what I enjoyed
the most was just the feeling of relaxation, you'd think you wouldn't
feel that at a Disney property." (12/02) Justin Hooper
"We loved
our stay at the Wilderness Lodge. The lobby and scenery around the
lodge are gorgeous. Being from the Pacific Northwest, we enjoyed
the woods and liked the outdoor theme throughout the hotel. All
staff members were very friendly and the service was excellent.
Our room was on the 5th floor and we looked out towards the woods
with a partial view of the lake. We enjoyed the location of the
room and besides hearing the horn of the boat as it left for Magic
Kingdom, it w a s a quiet location. The roaring forks cafe was great
place to pick up something quick to eat, plus if you buy a souvenir
mug you receive free refills of soda, tea, coffee during your stay.
One night we ate at the Whispering Canyon which provided a fun atmosphere
plus great food. Our kids (7 and 4 yrs old) loved the pool. The
slide was a big hit too! I read a lot of reviews prior to our trip
and mostly read negative comments about the transportation from
the WL to the theme parks. I was p l easantly surprised on how quick
and efficient the bus service was from the WL to the theme parks.
On occassion we shared a bus with Fort Wilderness, but we never
waited long for a bus and the ride was a lot more quicker and enjoyable
than I was lead to believe. We never waited over 10 minutes for
a bus to take us to or from the lodge. We are already planning our
future trip to the Wilderness Lodge...." (5/02) sjc
"My husband
and were VERY impressed with Wilderness Lodge. The detail of the
theme is amazing. The rooms were comfortable and clean and well
worth the price. This resort also has a lot of Hidden Mickeys if
you enjoy the search. Whispering Canyon Cafe was probably our only
dissapointment at Wilderness Lodge. The food was not as good as
many other WDW restaurants and the service was very slow. Artist
Pointe was pricey but what should be expected of that type of cuisine."
(10/01) Cindi Rosebecke
"We have stayed
at Wilderness Lodge on several occasions. On this trip we were traveling
with a group of 12, my brother who is handicapped and 4 children
ages 3,4,6,9. When I made our reservation the reservation specialist
assisted me greatly. She put a special note on our reservations
through a special request line.Because we were traveling with my
brother and he had special needs, this request guarenteed us ground
floor and adjoining rooms. As slways, our rooms were clean and t
he service and atmosphere were outstanding. I have never been disappointed
in our stay here. If fact, we are returning for a week long stay
in June 2002. I cannot wait to go back. We purchased the refillable
mugs and used they daily at Roaring Forks. We have eaten at all
of the dining spots at this resort and have never had a bad meal.
We especially like Whispering Canyon Cafe. The all you can eat meals
for breakfast, lunch and dinner were always good. The kids especially
enjoyed the servers. They were very entertaining and made our meals
very enjoyable.The kids loved the Lincoln log table and the stick
horse races around the restrauant. One additional note--my sister
celebrated her 29th birthday there and watching her ride the stick
horse and sing Happy Birthday to herself will be a memory that I
will never forget." (8/01) Becky
"We asked
for Courtyard view, upper floors, and over the pool area. The view
is outstanding and you are high enough that the pool noise is not
bothersome. Great view of the pool area, the geyser, and the Electric
Water Parade each night. If you want to keep an eye on the kids
at the pool from your balcony, don't get the top floor because they
have solid rails that prevent one from seeing the pool from the
seated position. The kids really enjoy the bunk beds. The rooms
served u s well, me, mom, and 2 teenage daughters (the dual sinks
are needed). We have been so many times now that we know all of
the transportation tricks. Be sure to see some of the transportation
tips elsewhere if you want to quickly get to the Poly or GF without
going to the TTC. The lobby and grounds of the WL are breathtaking.
If you have time, renting bikes or walking over to Ft. Wilderness
is recomended. It's good exercise and they have an animal petting
area and horseback riding availabl e If you're interested, ask about
the "flag family" when you check in. One family each morning gets
to meet with the "Ranger" and go to the top of the Lodge (GREAT
views of WDW) and raise the flags. You can take some neat photos
and sometimes a family gets a certificate for breakfast at the Whispering
Canyon Cafe. We've been to WL at all seasons of the year, but between
Thanksgiving and Christmas is special. The Chrismas decorations
and atmosphere are hard to beat. If you stay for several days, get
the refillable mugs, you get free refills of softdrinks, coffee,
hot tea, etc. at the canteen. We've been using the same ones since
1995 and it's saved us a lot of $.
Artist Point - We loved it. I especially liked the Cedar Plank Salmon.
My wife has enjoyed venison, lamb, and duck. The salads are excellent,
and the wine list is very good. Whispering Canyon - We've only eaten
breakfast here, all you can eat. Usually very good. Be sure and
have one of your kids or your spouse ask for some ketchup (the results
can be quite humorous). Roaring Forks - Usually where we got our
breakfasts. I usually got up and showered and dressed and then went
to get breakfast (with our refillable mugs) while the wife and kids
got up and ready. We could eat a hardy meal and be on our way.
We have rented the Water Mouses (small individual motor boats) several
times. Not cheap, but LOTS of fun. You can ride to the campgroung,
Contemporary, GF, and Poly and bounce over wakes, etc. Just be CAREFUL
(watch for other traffic) and follow the rules in No Wake areas."
(4/00) Jeff
"This was
our honeymoon and what a romantic place. Though my wife had been
to WDW as a child, this was my first time. We stayed at the Wilderness
Lodge...our expectations were surpassed. The atmosphere was beautiful
and the cast members added to the magic with their costumes and
"character" role playing being consistant with the theme. If the
budget permits, I would highly recommend Wilderness Lodge to anyone!"
(10/01) Jason
"WE SPENT
A WEEK IN THE NEW WILDERNESS LODGE SUITES LAST YEAR,FOR THE NEW
YEARS HOLIDAYS.IT WAS GREAT.THE ROOMS WERE ROOMY,WELL DECORATED.WE
HAD TWO BEDROOMS.IT WAS PERFECT.ALSO A FULL KITCHEN.WHICH I USED
TO COOK SOME GOOD OLD LOUISIANA CUISINE...WE HAD 3 ADULTS AND TWO
TEENAGE BOYS IN THE ROOM.WE NEVER SEEM TO BE FALLING OVER ONE ANOTHER.ALSO
HAD WASHER AND DRYER.WHICH HELPED A LOT.I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF THE
WILDERNESS LODGE FOR ABOUT 5 YRS....THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME SPENDING
A VAC A TION THERE...WAS MY DREAM.I DRIVE A 18 WHEELER FOR A LIVING.SO
I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO VISIT THE LODGE DURING MY LAYOVERS
IN THE WORLD.I HAVE BEEN AT MY MOST LAID BACK RESIDING IN THE LODGES
MOST COMFORTABLE COUCHES AND CHAIRS.LISTENING TO THE WONDERFUL MUSIC
THAT IS PLAYED IN THE LOBBY...FOUND THE QUIET ALCOVES THAT ARE TUCKED
AWAY IN THE UPPER FLOORS...SIMPLY PERFECT.HAVE BEEN A REGULAR IN
THE AWARD WINNING ARTIST POINT.I FIND IT DISTRESSING TO HEAR OF
FOLKS NOT HAVING THE MOST RELA X ING AND WONDERFUL TIME THERE.I
FIND THE BOAT RIDE TO THE MAGIC KINGDOM OR TO THE CONTEMPORY RESORT
A QUIET TIME TO REFLECT.I TELL THE FOLKS WHO ARE PLANNING A TRIP
THERE TO NOT TO GO IF THEY ARE IN A HURRY.THIS PLACE I BELIEVE IS
MEANT FOR THE HEART TO REST TOO.THE WILDERNESS LODGE IS IN MY EYES
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL,PERFECT VACATION SPOT YOU CAN HAVE." (12/01)
anthony ellis
"We were changing
hotels(from Port Orleans)and checked in @ 9am-our room was ready-I
asked for aroom on the 6th floor with a view of the lake-and got
just that-nice room with a great view(room 6041).We really enjoyed
this hotel-everything from service to the food was great-the only
problem was th transportation.It was horrible-we shared buses with
the Polynisian & G Floridian.We also shared boats with Ft Wilderness
campground-Took 45 minutes minimum to get anywhere-we finally complained(hated
to because we're Disney crazy-but felt that for all that $$$$ we
should have our own buses & boats)-Andrew @ Transporation was very
nice and ofered us a private van to drive us around.We were leaving
the next day so declined the nice offer but wouldn't go back to
that hotel again
The food court is small but hs a good selection of fast food. Whispering
Canyon was a loud and fun place.We all(4) ordered the skillet dinner
which was okay but not worth 22.95 per person. Was very nice but
for the horribe transportation." (6/01) Joanne
"I REALLY
ENJOYED STAYING AT THIS RESORT. MY MOM AND I STAYED HERE FOR THREE
NIGHTS. THE SERVICE IN OUR ROOM WAS GREAT. EVERYTHING WAS KEPT VERY
CLEAN. THE DINING ROOM IN THE LODGE WAS TERRIFIC. IT WAS A HOOT.
THE CAST MEMBERS HAD A LOT OF FUN PLAYING WITH EVERYONE, AND GETTING
THEM INVOLVED WITH WHAT WAS GOING ON AROUND THEM. I HELPED COLLECT
KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR ANYONE THAT WANTED "THAT NASTY RED STUFF" AS
ONE CAST MEMBER PUT IT. IF IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY, THEY MAY MAKE YOU
RUN AROUND THE DINING ROOM AND A BROOMSTICK HORSE. THE LOBBY OF
THE LODGE ITSELF WAS VERY RELAXING. WE HAD A GOOD, PEACEFUL TIME
JUST SITTING IN FRONT OF THE BIG STONE FIREPLACE." (Dec 00)
MAGGIE SUGGS
"The hotel
and grounds were beautiful. The cast members were polite and helpful.
We had a courtyard view and was able to see the electric light parade
at night. The only problem was the transoprtation. It took 45 minutes
to go anywhere. It was very frusterating and time consuming.
My family and I ate at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It had good food
but was very over priced for the amount and the quality.
The hotel was clean and beautiful. The cast members were helpful
and friendly. The transportation was horrible. It took over 45 minutes
to get anywhere and buses only picked up every 45 miunutes at certain
stops." Casey (6/01)
"We were indifferent
about our room in the wilderness lodge. We requested a fourth floor
room which we got, also woods view so we could see the magic kingdom
at nite as well as the water pagent and fireworks. As for the room
itself it was small and clean with the exception of the smell in
the bathroom (before we got there). When i called the problem was
fixed immediatley. i would definitley still stay in a disney resort
but not wilderness lodge.
The theming was particularly wonderful from the lobby to the geyser."
(3/01) Beth
"We stayed
at the Wilderness Lodge, which truly is beautifully themed. Our
room number was 2007, which was kind of interesting, because first
of all John, my husband is a HUGE James Bond fan (007) and 2007
is his private phone line number here at WIU. The room had a courtyard
view but this was almost completely blocked by trees. If you went
out on the balcony and leaned over it you could sort of see the
waterfall. I was really disappointed with this view as, of course,
we had paid extra for it.
The room was very nice and although everyone says they are smaller
than other deluxe rooms, we didn't notice. Of course, this time
it was just three of us rather than the usual five as our two older
sons did not go withus this time.
Our room was conveniently located close to the boat dock to the
Magic Kingdom and the pool. However, it was a VERY long walk to
the bus stop. I would recommend that anyone staying here ask for
a room with a larger number. These rooms would be on the other wing,
would still be close to the boat dock, but MUCH closer to the bus
stop.
But transportation was fair. It wasn't as bad as I was led to believe,
but it was slow, and often you took one bus to the transportation
center and then transferred to another bus. The boat ride to the
MK was fun, but after awhile it got old. We learned quickly however
how to juggle transportation to avoid a long walk or to get somewhere
quickly.
We ate at Roaring Forks (food court), Whispering Canyon (family
restaurant) and Artist's Point. The food at Roaring Forks was good
and convenient. We used the the refillable mugs a lot.
The Wilderness Lodge is a great place for family with young children
under 10. There are a lot of activities that cater towards these
children. It is also a great place if you are a couple. But if your
child is 13 it's not so good. The arcade is small and out of date.
When Ted (the above mentioned 13 year old) wanted to go off on his
own, there really wasn't much he could do. He did enjoy the marina
and they let him have his own boat rather than make John ride with
him. He loved that.
The pool was nice, but there were ducks in the water a lot of the
time and they are extremely aggressive, demanding food and being
obnoxious if you don't give them any. " (03/01) Debbie Maguire
"Your web
page was a great asset in my planning. Our vacation was wonderful.
We spent a week at the Wilderness Lodge in October. In addition,
we took advantage of being the Flag Family. Boy did my son have
a ball. Also, Lorenzo, my son, had a blast at the Whispering Canyon
Cafe! The staff really made our dining an experience, especially
my birthday. When my wife asked the waiter about a cake for the
my birthday, she didn't realize what I was in for. I had to ride
a wooden pony around the perimeter of the dining while sing happy
birthday. I'm a good sport and did it!" Brian Logan. See Brian's
photos on the photos pages.
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