Disney’s
Wilderness Lodge is our pick for the best place to when you are traveling to
Disney World without kids. It’s our number two pick for places to stay on a
romantic Disney vacation. This resort has a secluded feel, like the lodges it
is modeled after, but you’re still only minutes away from the Disney Parks.
Nestled on Bay Lake and surrounded by trees, Wilderness Lodge
is quieter than Disney’s other resorts. This resort was designed with
relaxation in mind. Fireplaces, comfortable seating, and quiet places are
everywhere to inspire you to read, have a conversation, or just take a nap.
Wilderness Lodge
is an inspired, loving recreation of the American National Park lodges of the 20th century.
The outside is built with logs, stone and timber columns. It’s all topped with
a green metal roof.
The Lobby
Most hotel
lobbies are utilitarian places to check in and check out. That is not the case
at this deluxe resort. This lobby is one of this resort’s best features. The
lobby at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is seven stories tall. It features a 32 foot tall fireplace, and its columns are hand
carved totems. There are comfortable chairs and sofas in abundance and the
lighting is warm. A bubbling spring flows under the picture window, into a
creek, over a waterfall, and into the pool. The atrium that surrounds the lobby
on each floor also has fireplaces, comfortable places to sit, writing desks,
and a great view of the lobby.
The
Accommodations
The rooms feature
western, northwestern, and Native American décor. There are three views to
choose from. Standard view, woods view, and courtyard view. There are a limited
amount of family rooms that have bunk beds. There are several honeymoon suites
that have marble hot tubs. That makes this a resort a great place for a honeymoon
or romantic getaway.
Dining
Wilderness Lodge
features two full service restaurants, one lounge, and two snack bars.
Artist Point is an elegant full service restaurant that features décor and
flavors from the Pacific
Northwest . The
featured entrée is the Cedar Plank Roasted Wild King Salmon served with
seasonal vegetables in parsley oil. For dessert, we recommend the cobbler.
Whispering Canyon
Café has a Wild West attitude, and the waiters and waitresses really put on a
funny show as they interact with each other. The café serves breakfast, lunch
and dinner. There are all you can eat meals at all three settings.
Roaring
Fork is a counter
service restaurant that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Collectible,
refillable mugs are available at this quick service restaurant.
Territory
Lounge is a full
service bar that also serves snacks like nachos and chicken wings.
Room Service and
pizza delivery are also available at this resort from 7am to midnight .
There is also a
seasonal snack bar at both of the pools.
Recreation
There are lots of things to do at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You
can get some sun on the white sand shore of Bay Lake , or at either of this resorts two pools.
The main pool features a waterslide. There are bicycle and boat rentals and
fishing excursions. For the health conscious, there is a jogging trail and a
gym. You can watch Fire Rock Geyser shoot water 120 feet in the air every hour on the hour.
Here is another thing at Disney World for adults. The Cub’s Den is
a safe place to leave your kids so parents can have a night out to themselves.
It is open 4:30pm
to midnight , and accepts children ages 3-12. A reservation is suggested. You can make a
reservation by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.
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