Theme: A sun-drenched atrium dominated by 60-foot lodgepole pine timbers and a massive stone fireplace helps recapture the romance of rustic, century-old architecture with a contemporary flair, bringing the wilderness world of nearly 100 years ago 2,000 miles to Florida lakes and forest lands.
One of Disney's Deluxe category resorts, the lodge is hidden away on the shores of Bay Lake surrounded by towering pine, cypress and oak forests. The 727-room hideaway is accessible by boat across Seven Seas Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and by bus to all Walt Disney World theme parks, hotels and attractions.
Warm tones of brown, green and beige create a cozy, woodland feeling in the guestrooms. Quilts featuring a Native American-inspired design, artwork depicting the mystery of the Old West and bed headboards etched with mountain scenes adorn the rooms. Most rooms include a balcony with views of waterfalls, "geysers," courtyards, Bay Lake or the surrounding woods.
The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming pool and white sand beaches.
Location: Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Dining: 1 counter service location: Roaring Fork, and 2 table service restaurants: Whispering Canyon Café and Artist Point. . Transportation: Bus, water taxi, Buses service all theme parks. Water taxis travel to Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort and/or Fort Wilderness Campground.
Room Types: Standard, woods, and courtyard views are offered. Suites and Club Level accommodations are also available. Some rooms come with 1 king, 2 queens, or 1 queen and 1 bunk bed.
TIP: When checking in, request to be a "Flag Family." Each morning, one family is selected to go up to the roof (offering amazing views) and raise the American flag with a Disney Cast Member.
Best Rooms: Rooms that offer a panoramic view of the courtyard are exceptionally nice. Request a high floor and to be close to elevator.
TIP: Call the resort directly 5 days prior to arrival to make your room request. Or, ask your Authorized Disney Vacation Planner to make the requests for you.
Pool & Spa: The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming pool and white sand beaches. There are 2 pools, one with a waterslide. Whirlpool spas are also available. Sturdy Branches offers a fitness center and massage services.
Recreation: marina/boat rentals, beach area, jogging trails, Segway tour, children's play area, fishing, health club, and volleyball.
TIP: Guest Services inside the lobby provides a Hidden Mickey scavenger hunt game. Also be sure to visit the quiet lobby of the nearby Villas at Wilderness Lodge to view miniature railroad cars that were once part of Walt Disney's personal train collection. For more tips and exclusive travel offers, contact Darren W. at Magical Vacations Travel, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.