disneydana's Disney Mission

disneydana · 10-14-2003

We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge, and it is gorgeous! It was everything we hoped it would be. It was fun walking in and watching the look of "wow" on our DD's faces. Several times throughout the week, my 4yr old asked if we could build a house just like this. It made me feel good that she thought the resort was so beautiful (because it really is).

We were off to a good start right away. I had booked a standard view room. I asked if any upgrades were available (which I never would have done had it not been for this website) and the CM upgraded us to a courtyard room for free. Yay! We went to our room (on the 6th floor). It was great except the balcony was closed in and I did not like that. I like to sit on the balcony and be able to see out. The bellman arrived with our luggage, and I asked if it would be possible to change rooms. I hated to do this since they were so kind to give us the upgrade. But it was no problem, and we were whisked away to our new room on the 5th floor. Ahh!! Much better. Our new room was great. I was also pleasantly surprised. I was expecting the room to be on the small side, so it was much bigger than I expected.

It's a little after 6pm so we drop our stuff off and head to Chef Mickeys. A ferry runs between WL, Cont., and Fort Wilderness, and the kids really enjoyed the relaxing rides on the boat. We have dinner and meet Mickey and friends. We decide to go back to the room and hit the bed. We need a good nights sleep because tomorrow we're off to EPCOT!

dznygrl · 10-14-2003

Mmm, I really want to stay at the WL. Everyone is giving it such a sparkling review, and when I visited there a few weeks ago, I was in complete awe! I could not stop jabbering about how cool it was. I want to stay there NOW!!! :laugh

It sounds like your trip is off to a wonderful start, disneydana! Can't wait to hear more!!! :D

sandanv1 · 10-14-2003

Me too!!
I call every day in an attempt to switch our resorts in December. I am trying to use one of the discounts, either FL Resident or Passholder. WL was our first choice, but it was booked, so I booked CSR. I will continue to call daily, (and on a slow day at work - more than once) :D
I am very jealous of all these glowing reports of WL.
It's my turn!!!

Glad your trip started so great - keep the reports coming.

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-14-2003

WL has always been my dream resort. I was finally able to stay there in July. It was everything I hoped it would be a so much more. I was in awe walking in and that feeling lasted all week long. I now have a new favorite resort that I want to stay at every trip. Your first day sounds so much like my frist day; upgrade to courtyard view and CM's on the first night. I can't wait to read the rest of your trip report.

roncss · 10-14-2003

We have stayed at WL twice now. I expected the second time to be less special than the first. It wasn't!!! Though we will try other resorts, WL will always be our special place.
Ron

WEDINDISNEY · 10-15-2003

We also fell in love with the WL when we checked it out on our last trip. I think that we might change our plans of staying at CSR and staying at the WL.
Im glad that your first day started off great. Can't wait to hear how the rest of the trip went. :)

preidel24 · 10-15-2003

disneydana:

Can't wait to hear more about the WL. My DH fell in love with this place the first time we visited. Althought we're staying at the BC concierge I'm surprising DH and I booked the WL for the day before our FTP starts. It's just one day but I know he'll enjoy the relaxing nature of this resort.

Paula

cbeccaboo2 · 10-15-2003

DianeyDana,
Can't wait to read more---You were so lucky to upgrade your room!! I hope some day to stay at WL. I think it would be way cool

:heart :) :) :heart

Becca

alexa1466 · 10-15-2003

Great report Disneydana! I'm so glad everyone likes the Wilderness Lodge because thats where we are staying in Dec. Now I really can't wait!!!!!!:D :D

disneydana · 10-15-2003

If anyone is thinking about staying at the WL, do it!! I had always thought this resort would not appeal to me. I'm not the outdoorsy, secluded type. I kept reading such wonderful things about the resort on DC so I thought we'd give it a try. It is such a FABULOUS resort. I can't say enough positive things about it. Now I'm a little sad because I'm not sure we'll be able to stay here again. The rooms accomodate 4 people. We left 19mth home with granny. Next time we visit she'll be with us and that makes 5 in our family. They have jr suites but they also have a hefty price tag attached to them. Oh well, unfortunately I have a while to figure out something.:cry:

Leigh · 10-15-2003

I would love to stay at WL. Your trip report sounds great. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your stay.:p

dab · 10-15-2003

Dana I can't wait to read more about your trip! I am so excited about our upcoming WL stay!! You'll have to give me all the details about room locations and what to wish for. Did you have a bunk bed room? I'm excited to hear you got a courtyard view upgrade. I'm wishing for something like that too!

disneydana · 10-15-2003

Hey dab! You are going to love WL. We opted not to do the bunkbeds (don't really know why--just preferred 2 queens). We were in room 5130 and it was a great location. We were located around the corner from the elevator. There were only 2 rooms on this corner so it was very quiet. We couldn't hear the elevator or people. Our balcony overlooked the villas and the quiet pool. It was so peaceful in the afternoons. While everyone napped, I sat on the balcony and planned the next day and just relaxed. You could hear music being played over the resort. It was very nice. I don't know if I would prefer this view or the main pool and geyser (I'm assuming you can see the geyser from these rooms). Seeing the geyser would be neat but overlooking the main pool might be a little noisy and not so relaxing. I think I just answered my question. LOL. I don't think the resort has a bad view. I've heard people say very positive things about the standard views. I think some face the MK and you may get a limited view of the fireworks.

disneydana · 10-15-2003

One last thing to consider if you are going to request a location. Our first room on the 6th floor had a closed in balcony. The wall was about 4 or 5 feet high. If you were sitting down you would not be able to see over it. My kids had to stand on chairs to look out (this made me very nervous). I am assuming that all the 6th floor balconies are the same.

We also would prefer to be on the 4th or 5th floors (3rd would be acceptable too). My guess is that the 1st and 2nd floors get a lot of traffic and would be on the loud side. You travel the 2nd floor to go to the lobby and the 1st floor to go to the pool and boat dock. Just some things to consider.;)

DisneyAnne · 10-15-2003

Hey Dana!!! Glad you are back and enjoying your trip report. Keep it coming....

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	disneydana's trip report--OUR ARRIVAL We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge, and it is gorgeous! It was everything we hoped it would be. It was fun walking in and watching the look of "wow" on our DD's faces. Several times throughout the week, my 4yr old asked if we could build a house just like this. It made me feel good that she thought the resort was so beautiful (because it really is). We were off to a good start right away. I had booked a standard view room. I asked if any upgrades were available (which I never would have done had it not been for this website) and the CM upgraded us to a courtyard room for free. Yay! We went to our room (on the 6th floor). It was great except the balcony was closed in and I did not like that. I like to sit on the balcony and be able to see out. The bellman arrived with our luggage, and I asked if it would be possible to change rooms. I hated to do this since they were so kind to give us the upgrade. But it was no problem, and we were whisked away to our new room on the 5th floor. Ahh!! Much better. Our new room was great. I was also pleasantly surprised. I was expecting the room to be on the small side, so it was much bigger than I expected. It's a little after 6pm so we drop our stuff off and head to Chef Mickeys. A ferry runs between WL, Cont., and Fort Wilderness, and the kids really enjoyed the relaxing rides on the boat. We have dinner and meet Mickey and friends. We decide to go back to the room and hit the bed. We need a good nights sleep because tomorrow we're off to EPCOT! __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Mmm, I really want to stay at the WL. Everyone is giving it such a sparkling review, and when I visited there a few weeks ago, I was in complete awe! I could not stop jabbering about how cool it was. I want to stay there NOW!!! :laugh It sounds like your trip is off to a wonderful start, disneydana! Can't wait to hear more!!! :D __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 14 hours 8 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Me too!! I call every day in an attempt to switch our resorts in December. I am trying to use one of the discounts, either FL Resident or Passholder. WL was our first choice, but it was booked, so I booked CSR. I will continue to call daily, (and on a slow day at work - more than once) :D I am very jealous of all these glowing reports of WL. It's my turn!!! Glad your trip started so great - keep the reports coming. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	WL has always been my dream resort. I was finally able to stay there in July. It was everything I hoped it would be a so much more. I was in awe walking in and that feeling lasted all week long. I now have a new favorite resort that I want to stay at every trip. Your first day sounds so much like my frist day; upgrade to courtyard view and CM's on the first night. I can't wait to read the rest of your trip report. __________________ ~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 240 days 15 hours 8 minutes

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roncss Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 329	We have stayed at WL twice now. I expected the second time to be less special than the first. It wasn't!!! Though we will try other resorts, WL will always be our special place. Ron __________________ Off-Site WDW-1981 -- Treehouse Villas-1987 -- Marriott WDW-1992 -- Wilderness Lodge- April 1995 -- Off-Site WDW & CSR-May 1998 -- Wilderness Lodge-Jan 2002 -- Polynesian-Dec 2002 -- Caribbean Beach-Dec 2003

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,587	We also fell in love with the WL when we checked it out on our last trip. I think that we might change our plans of staying at CSR and staying at the WL. Im glad that your first day started off great. Can't wait to hear how the rest of the trip went. :) __________________ 2009 AKV KIDANI VILLAGE 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY Members I have met: timkelmom & dznycropper My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 902	disneydana: Can't wait to hear more about the WL. My DH fell in love with this place the first time we visited. Althought we're staying at the BC concierge I'm surprising DH and I booked the WL for the day before our FTP starts. It's just one day but I know he'll enjoy the relaxing nature of this resort. Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

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cbeccaboo2 Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 503	DianeyDana, Can't wait to read more---You were so lucky to upgrade your room!! I hope some day to stay at WL. I think it would be way cool :heart :) :) :heart Becca __________________ Returning to the most wonderful place on earth in December 2007 Can't wait to see Mickey and Friends

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alexa1466 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 162	Great report Disneydana! I'm so glad everyone likes the Wilderness Lodge because thats where we are staying in Dec. Now I really can't wait!!!!!!:D :D __________________

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	If anyone is thinking about staying at the WL, do it!! I had always thought this resort would not appeal to me. I'm not the outdoorsy, secluded type. I kept reading such wonderful things about the resort on DC so I thought we'd give it a try. It is such a FABULOUS resort. I can't say enough positive things about it. Now I'm a little sad because I'm not sure we'll be able to stay here again. The rooms accomodate 4 people. We left 19mth home with granny. Next time we visit she'll be with us and that makes 5 in our family. They have jr suites but they also have a hefty price tag attached to them. Oh well, unfortunately I have a while to figure out something.:cry: __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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Leigh Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 296	I would love to stay at WL. Your trip report sounds great. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your stay.:p __________________ 2005 onsite, 2003 offsite, 2002 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2000 offsite, 1999 offsite, 1998 offsite, 1976 1st time with the parents

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Dana I can't wait to read more about your trip! I am so excited about our upcoming WL stay!! You'll have to give me all the details about room locations and what to wish for. Did you have a bunk bed room? I'm excited to hear you got a courtyard view upgrade. I'm wishing for something like that too! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	Hey dab! You are going to love WL. We opted not to do the bunkbeds (don't really know why--just preferred 2 queens). We were in room 5130 and it was a great location. We were located around the corner from the elevator. There were only 2 rooms on this corner so it was very quiet. We couldn't hear the elevator or people. Our balcony overlooked the villas and the quiet pool. It was so peaceful in the afternoons. While everyone napped, I sat on the balcony and planned the next day and just relaxed. You could hear music being played over the resort. It was very nice. I don't know if I would prefer this view or the main pool and geyser (I'm assuming you can see the geyser from these rooms). Seeing the geyser would be neat but overlooking the main pool might be a little noisy and not so relaxing. I think I just answered my question. LOL. I don't think the resort has a bad view. I've heard people say very positive things about the standard views. I think some face the MK and you may get a limited view of the fireworks. __________________ GO HOKIES!!

10-15-2003	#14 (permalink)
disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	One last thing to consider if you are going to request a location. Our first room on the 6th floor had a closed in balcony. The wall was about 4 or 5 feet high. If you were sitting down you would not be able to see over it. My kids had to stand on chairs to look out (this made me very nervous). I am assuming that all the 6th floor balconies are the same. We also would prefer to be on the 4th or 5th floors (3rd would be acceptable too). My guess is that the 1st and 2nd floors get a lot of traffic and would be on the loud side. You travel the 2nd floor to go to the lobby and the 1st floor to go to the pool and boat dock. Just some things to consider.;) __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Hey Dana!!! Glad you are back and enjoying your trip report. Keep it coming.... __________________