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Wilderness Lodge Jan 24, 2017 15:27:56 GMT briarrose likes this

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My wife keeps thinking about staying here. When we were planning our last big trip, WDW was remodeling the lodge and rooms so we ended up staying at the GF. That was not a disappointment at all!!!

I am just trying to get more information for my wife so when we plan our next big trip....

What do you like most about this resort?

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Jan 24, 2017 15:27:56 GMT drwadadli said:

My wife keeps thinking about staying here. When we were planning our last big trip, WDW was remodeling the lodge and rooms so we ended up staying at the GF. That was not a disappointment at all!!!

I am just trying to get more information for my wife so when we plan our next big trip....

What do you like most about this resort?

?

It is my first choice as a resort

The ability to boat to The Contemporary gives a Monorail access for transport. This is a like a 3 transportation option
Hidden Mickey Tour - This resort specifically had hidden mickey as a focus in the design.
Raise the Flag - A little known perk is you can request to raise the flag at sunrise. Put in your request early. It only happens once a day. You can see forever! All the park icons are visible and it is just a beautiful view. You get pics too.
Restaurants - One is quite loud, but if you have young kids, they will be entertained. The high end restaurant is very good as well.
Creak runs through lobby to pool. Quaint touch.

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drwadadli Moderator T-I-double "guh"-errrr Posts: 2,390	Wilderness Lodge Jan 24, 2017 16:26:01 GMT cathie and briarrose like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drwadadli on Jan 24, 2017 16:26:01 GMT Thank you. We totally love Artist Point and try to eat there every other trip.
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Wilderness Lodge Jan 24, 2017 17:10:15 GMT cathie and drwadadli like this

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Jan 24, 2017 16:26:01 GMT drwadadli said:

Thank you. We totally love Artist Point and try to eat there every other trip.

This resort is still going through refurbishment and the hidden springs pool area is being revamped as well. It's not going to be done til Summer. I've heard that you want to stay there during Christmas. Very nice. Same Designer as Jambo House Animal Kingdom. Wife and I toured WL in Jan '14. We bought AK though.

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Jan 24, 2017 17:10:15 GMT DisneyfanDean said:

Jan 24, 2017 16:26:01 GMT drwadadli said:

Thank you. We totally love Artist Point and try to eat there every other trip.

This resort is still going through refurbishment and the hidden springs pool area is being revamped as well. It's not going to be done til Summer. I've heard that you want to stay there during Christmas. Very nice. Same Designer as Jambo House Animal Kingdom. Wife and I toured WL in Jan '14. We bought AK though.

I have stayed their during Christmas and it is beautifully decorated! There were days we would just sit in front of the fireplace at night and relax. We really liked it there and my boys loved the pool area!

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Wilderness Lodge Jan 24, 2017 21:08:59 GMT cathie likes this

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Jan 24, 2017 15:27:56 GMT drwadadli said:

My wife keeps thinking about staying here. When we were planning our last big trip, WDW was remodeling the lodge and rooms so we ended up staying at the GF. That was not a disappointment at all!!!

I am just trying to get more information for my wife so when we plan our next big trip....

What do you like most about this resort?

?

I would like to stay there one day. I just love the Pacific Northwest, especially Seattle. The GF is not a bad alternative...you know how much I love that one. I am sure the WL is going to be even more gorgeous once the renovations are done.

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Wilderness Lodge Apr 12, 2017 20:10:40 GMT drwadadli likes this

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Jan 24, 2017 15:42:41 GMT dngnb8 said:

Jan 24, 2017 15:27:56 GMT drwadadli said:

Raise the Flag - A little known perk is you can request to raise the flag at sunrise. Put in your request early. It only happens once a day. You can see forever! All the park icons are visible and it is just a beautiful view. You get pics too.

We have done this- it is amazing-!!!
the view is just great !

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Wilderness Lodge Apr 12, 2017 20:19:34 GMT drwadadli likes this

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Post by mackflavabryan on Apr 12, 2017 20:19:34 GMT

This is my #1 favorite resort - I have had the opportunity to stay at most of them either with work or through family trips, and its the best option for my family,
Though my wife would say Beach Club, me and the kids always choose the Wilderness Lodge.

Besides the items listed above -

It has enough to do to keep us interested on our non-park days.
-Bike riding
-Hiking and exploring
-Walking over to Ft. Wilderness, horse rides etc.. Hoop Dee Doo
-Also you can use the Contemporary and Ft Wilderness pools.
-Renting boats

I also love the background music and exploring that awesome lobby.

Its an amazing resort with so much to offer. Plus one of the best check in/concierge desks in the resort.

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