Resort

Theme and atmosphere

The theme is sustained by the minutely designed specific details — the massive fireplace in the lobby reminding of the Grand Canyon, the two authentic 55-foot Pacific Northwest totem poles, the hardwood floor, the Native American rugs.

The rooms, though small, are themed in detail – the rugs, the drapery, are all themed by specific design and motifs.

Location

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is located on the Southwest shore of Bay Lake, East of the Magic Kingdom.

Address:

901 W Timberline Dr
P.O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Phone: (407) 824-3200 Fax: (407) 824-3232

Nearby attractions:

• The Magic Kingdom
• Epcot
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
• Blizzard Beach Water Park
• MGM
• Disneys Animal Kingdom
• River Country Water Park

Hotel

• Check in: 3PM
• Check out: 11AM

Rating

• Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
• Four stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
• Three stars (Five Max.), according to the Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System

Hotel amenities

Rooms

727 rooms of which:

• 697 regular rooms:
• 660 — 2-queen beds
• 37 — king beds
• 25 Junior Suites
• 4 Honeymoon Rooms
• 1 Vice-Presidential Suite
• 1 Presidential Suite

Room categories:

• Standard Rooms
• 340 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 4 people
• Concierge rooms — floor 7
• Amenities: lounge offering complimentary foods and beverages.
• Suites:
• Junior Suites
• 500 square feet
• Maximum occupancy: 5 persons
• Vice Presidential Suite
• 885-square-foot
• Parlor with dining table, sofa, wet bar, mini-kitchen, desk. Whirlpool.
• Presidential Suite
• 1,000 square feet

There are nonsmoking rooms.

Standard room amenities:

• One king-size bed or two queen-size beds and daybed
• Nightstand, a table with 3 chairs, an armoire
• Room service — limited hours (breakfast and dinner)
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Hair dryer
• Make-up mirrors
• Newsaper – upon request
• Dual line phones with voicemail
• Television
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Housekeeping — daily

Other available room amenities:

• Internet Access — surcharge
• Refrigerator — $10/night
• Massage – available in room
• Microwaves
• Coffee makers
• Cribs (infant beds) — available

Informative price list:

• Standard Guest Rooms: $199 – $395
• Deluxe Guest Rooms: $400 – $560
• Concierge: $360 – $490
• Suites: $370 – $1,220

Dining

Artist Point – 1900 themed restaurant

• Hours: dinner
• Seafood, steak and more.

Whispering Canyon Cafe – family-style dining place

• Hours: all day
• All-you-can-eat breakfast. Lunch, dinner.

Territory Lounge

• Hours: Evenings 5 – 10 p.m.
• Drinks and appetizers.

Roaring Fork – counter-service restaurant

• Hours: 7 a.m. – 12 midnight
• Sandwiches and snacks.

Trout Pass – pool bar

• Hours: opens at noon, closes at seasonal hours
• Beverages and snacks.

Continental Divide

• Continental breakfast.

Character dining: not available.

Strong points.Weak points.

Pluses

• Theming – very good
• Ferry boat – to the Magic Kingdom.
• Health club – onsite.
• More recreation options – close to Fort Wilderness.
• Price – cheaper than other deluxe hotels.
• Great entertainment:
• Wonders of the Lodge tour – morning
• Electric Water Pageant – light and music show – evening
• Disney Trivia Contest for kids
• Fire Rock Geyser
• Cruises — Firework Cruises, Special Occasions Cruises, Champagne Cruises, Picnic Cruises

Minuses

• Small rooms – The smallest rooms of WDW deluxe resorts, too little space between the furnitures.
• Transportation – It is difficult to comute to the parks. No monorail, full buses (shared between the Polynesian and Grand Floridian), long time to wait for the buses.
• Boat transportation – The only way to Magic Kingdom is by boat. Boats are shared with Fort Wilderness.
• Maximum room occupancy – The only deluxe resort that sleeps four.
• Noise – There is a little noise heard from the courtyard view rooms especially at mid-day and in the evening.
• View – Trees prevent a good view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.
• Character dining – not available.