Wilderness Lodge

Welcome to a charming retreat that emanates a rustic-elegant atmosphere, paying homage to the pioneering legacy of the Pacific Northwest. This could become your favorite vacation spot, offering tranquility just a stone's throw away from Magic Kingdom park. Noteworthy amenities include a variety of modern accommodation options, ranging from Deluxe Studios to 26 waterfront Cabins with expansive wraparound porches.

Pros:

  • Deluxe amenities

  • good food options for both QS and TS

  • fun gift shop

  • boat transport to MK

  • Relaxing, cozy resort vibe - legit themeing

  • ability to watch the electrical water pageant from the resort

  • hear fireworks music at Geyser Point - has an actual Geyser

  • unique on-site table service

  • Carolwood Pacific Railroad Room displays photos and memorabilia celebrating walts love of trains

  • more affordable priced deluxe resort

  • water taxi to MK and also contemporary/fort wilderess

Cons:

  • difficult to get a room for 5 - only available if DVC rooms are open

  • occasional shared bus transportation with contemporary and ft wilderness

Dining

  • Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White - Character dining with Snow White and Seven Dwarfs - dinner

  • Whispering Canyon Cafe - all-you-care-to-enjoy skillet dining, old west themed, breakfast lunch & dinner, funny/sassy servers

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill - Lunch, Dinner, & Bar Service - views of the lake at this waterfront bar & grill

  • Roaring Fork - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner fast and easy fare

  • Territory Lounge - drinks & appetizer, log-cabin themed lounge

Recreation

  • 2 distinct pools

    • Copper Creek Springs Pool

      • 67 foot waterslide built into rocks

      • hot and cold whirlpool spas

      • newly added aquatic splash pad

      • Poolside Activities

    • Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

      • laid-back charm

      • zero depth entry pool

      • 6 shaded seating areas

  • Wilderness Lodge Campfire Activities - Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for some old fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.

  • Movies Under the Stars - Watch your favorite Disney films at complimentary screenings on the lawn outside of Reunion Station.

  • Fishing - reel in some fun with dockside fishing or a guided excursion.

  • Cypress Courts - Tennis and Basketball courts

  • Electrical Water Pageant - nighttime water parade seen from the resort.

  • Sturdy Branches Health Club - Soothe mind and body at this full-service fitness center and sauna.

  • Jogging Trails - through meadows, woods, or around Seven Seas Lagoon

  • Buttons & Bells Arcade

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Resort History

Wilderness Lodge opened in 1994. It is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area on Bay Lake. It is located near Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness are separate resort properties. . A similarly themed resort, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, is located at the Disneyland Resort in California.

It is modeled after the atmosphere of the national parks of the western United States and features both natural and Native American elements. The main building was modeled after the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park. An artificial geyser and hot springs are located on the resort grounds. The resort has eight floors of lodgepole pine imported from Oregon, as well as 55-foot authentic totem poles and an 82-foot fireplace representing the colurful rocks of the Grand Canyon. This display represents Northwestern Native American artifacts, myths, legends, and stories.