Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly

DVC Mike · 12-07-2008

We arrived at Walt Disney world around Noon on Saturday, Dec 6. We checked in at the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge around noon. Room was ready shortly before 4pm. Got a 1-BR on the 5th floor on the lake side. We'll be here for 10 nights and then move over to the Poly for 2 nights before we head back home.

We're doing MVMCP on Tuesday night as well as La Nouba on Friday night, and we're dining at Victoria & Alberts. We'll also be dining at The Wave, Citricos, Artist Point, Liberty Tree Tavern, Whispering Canyon Cafe, California Grill, Kona Cafe, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Narcoossee’s, Ohana, and doing the Spirit of Aloha Luau.

We ate at The Wave last night, and were pleasantly surprised. The decor was nice and the food was interesting, as well as pretty good. I think we'll go back.

Here's a look at the new Bay Lake Tower DVC resort from the marina at the WL:

johnkimv · 12-07-2008

I am thrilled to follow along! Have a great trip and keep the TR coming!

**cinderbella** · 12-07-2008

Pretty! I love the decorations!

mickeymotto · 12-07-2008

Great photos! I will be there soon and your pics are just making it even more exciting!!!

I can't wait to hear about your dining reviews and hope to see some pics too. Looks like your going to some of the same places we are.

I love live TRs!!!!

BTW, whats the temp? I don't see anyone in the pool.

**WishUponAStar** · 12-07-2008

Awesome pics, have a great time Mike! If you haven't already been to the Wave, you'll LOVE IT!

poohbe66 · 12-07-2008

Great pictures... I am somewhat hesitant about staying at the Wilderness Lodge. i am not a nature person. I know that it is probably very clean and all but I am not a "nature" person. What are the pros and cons to staying there? Are there good restaurants there? Like, now that I think about it, I know nothing about that resort hmmmmm....

leslieh · 12-07-2008

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Originally Posted by poohbe66

Great pictures... I am somewhat hesitant about staying at the Wilderness Lodge. i am not a nature person. I know that it is probably very clean and all but I am not a "nature" person. What are the pros and cons to staying there? Are there good restaurants there? Like, now that I think about it, I know nothing about that resort hmmmmm....

I think you're confusing the Fort Wilderness Campground with the WL? They are next to eachother, but two completely different places. WL happens to have Artist POint, a wonderful restaurant.

As always, great photos, Mike!!

alilmagical32 · 12-07-2008

Great Pics! I'm very excited that you are "bringing" us along on your trip!

gabes_mommy · 12-07-2008

Beautiful pictures! I can't wait to stay at the WL someday.

tinkerbelle24 · 12-07-2008

Great pics Mike. Looking foward to reading some more. Have a great time

PrincessJill · 12-07-2008

Goreous pix!! Can't wait for more updates!

mickeysgirlz · 12-07-2008

By the looks of how that lifeguard is bundled up, is it chilly up there? WPB has been having warm weather again!!

Please fill us in on crowds and weather if you can . . . we arrive on the 20th!

Thanks!

**DisneyTeacher** · 12-07-2008

Thanks for the beautiful pictures, I love them. You have some wonderful restaurants planned, I can't wait to read your reviews.

DVC Mike · 12-08-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

By the looks of how that lifeguard is bundled up, is it chilly up there? WPB has been having warm weather again!!

Please fill us in on crowds and weather if you can . . . we arrive on the 20th!

Thanks!

It was cool on Sunday (around 67 and breezy). It supposed to be around 70 today, with a slight warming trend. There isn't a cloud in the sky right now. Crowds aren't bad at all.

Last night, we went over to the Grand Floridian and had dinner at Citricos. We haven't been there since May 2007 and I'm glad we went back. The meal was great. I had the swordfish and it was fantastic.

allirella · 12-08-2008

Yeah, Live TR! Have a great trip and keep us posted.

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DVC Mike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 467	Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly We arrived at Walt Disney world around Noon on Saturday, Dec 6. We checked in at the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge around noon. Room was ready shortly before 4pm. Got a 1-BR on the 5th floor on the lake side. We'll be here for 10 nights and then move over to the Poly for 2 nights before we head back home. We're doing MVMCP on Tuesday night as well as La Nouba on Friday night, and we're dining at Victoria & Alberts. We'll also be dining at The Wave, Citricos, Artist Point, Liberty Tree Tavern, Whispering Canyon Cafe, California Grill, Kona Cafe, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Narcoossee’s, Ohana, and doing the Spirit of Aloha Luau. We ate at The Wave last night, and were pleasantly surprised. The decor was nice and the food was interesting, as well as pretty good. I think we'll go back. Here's a look at the new Bay Lake Tower DVC resort from the marina at the WL: __________________ DVC Member - My 6 home resorts: BLT, VGC, AKV, VWL, BWV and BCV! Next Trips: 12/5-12/12/09 (BLT), 1/9-1/17/10 (VWL), 3/6-3/14/10 (AKV), 10/23-10/31/10 VWL A Happy DVC Member! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bay Lake Tower (BLT) 8 days 16 hours 44 minutes

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johnkimv Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 966	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly I am thrilled to follow along! Have a great trip and keep the TR coming! __________________ Upcoming Trips: Fort Wilderness 12/10-12/13/2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yeah!! Finally got a site at FW!! 13 days 8 hours 45 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Pretty! I love the decorations! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Great photos! I will be there soon and your pics are just making it even more exciting!!! I can't wait to hear about your dining reviews and hope to see some pics too. Looks like your going to some of the same places we are. I love live TRs!!!! BTW, whats the temp? I don't see anyone in the pool. __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 56 days 0 hours 44 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Awesome pics, have a great time Mike! If you haven't already been to the Wave, you'll LOVE IT! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 19 days 7 hours 44 minutes

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poohbe66 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jersey Girl <3 Posts: 117	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Great pictures... I am somewhat hesitant about staying at the Wilderness Lodge. i am not a nature person. I know that it is probably very clean and all but I am not a "nature" person. What are the pros and cons to staying there? Are there good restaurants there? Like, now that I think about it, I know nothing about that resort hmmmmm.... __________________ I am getting married in Disney...one day

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Great Pics! I'm very excited that you are "bringing" us along on your trip! __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 14 days 8 hours 14 minutes

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gabes_mommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 302	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Beautiful pictures! I can't wait to stay at the WL someday. __________________ Joy - lucky mama to an amazing little boy and all around Disney lover Avatar - my little french fry

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Great pics Mike. Looking foward to reading some more. Have a great time __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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PrincessJill Earl Grey, please. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,394	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Goreous pix!! Can't wait for more updates! __________________ Avatar: The Tea Caddy - "Twinings Tea in the classic English tradition" Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful!

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,321	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly By the looks of how that lifeguard is bundled up, is it chilly up there? WPB has been having warm weather again!! Please fill us in on crowds and weather if you can . . . we arrive on the 20th! Thanks! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 20 days 7 hours 44 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Thanks for the beautiful pictures, I love them. You have some wonderful restaurants planned, I can't wait to read your reviews. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 237 days 12 hours 44 minutes

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allirella Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SC Posts: 800	Re: Live from the Wilderness Lodge / Poly Yeah, Live TR! Have a great trip and keep us posted. __________________ Allirella AVATAR: Rainbow A Vellum Scroll Am I a twit if I tweet? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Possible 2010 Trip? 73 days 8 hours 44 minutes

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