Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas?

SilentRascal · 07-16-2007

Last year, 8 of my family (including my wife and myself) stayed together in a 2-bedroom Boardwalk Villa. It was a beautiful place, but too far out from the Magic Kingdom for us. We're now discussing staying in the Wilderness Lodge Villas in Sept 2008. Has anyone stayed there, and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Most of us have already stayed in the Wilderness Lodge itself, but now we'd try the Villas.

gcbdad · 07-17-2007

We stayed there in December the last two years and loved it. Nothing like a Lodge in the Winter. Even though it is Florida.
On both visits we stayed in 1 bedroom villas and it was very comfy.
We loved to take the boat to MK and the bus service was very timely.
You mentioned that you stayed at the Wilderness Lodge before so all of the amenities are the same. You just get a better room to enjoy.

**MissDisney** · 07-17-2007

I believe WishUponAStar and her husband just returned from WLV and they loved it.

**llama** · 07-17-2007

We had a short stay there a couple of years ago in November - it was absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to stay there again. I know people love the boat to the MK - but I'm not one of them. We have the worst luck with that boat! Last time we waited almost a half hour, gave up and took the boat to the Contemporary and walked. It's my only gripe about the place.

rlb · 07-17-2007

We stayed there in January. It is beautiful and conveint to the MK. Just be sure to take note of when the boats stop running in the evening.

chris24 · 07-17-2007

WLV is absolutely fantastic. by far my favorite VC resort.

catfish1999 · 07-17-2007

I've stayed in the villas twice and it's my favorite place to stay in WDW. The boats are very convenient because not only can you go directly to MK, but you have the option of getting off at the Contemporary and taking the monorail.
I've found the CMs at WL are the nicest anywhere!

**BDavis932** · 07-17-2007

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Originally Posted by chris24

WLV is absolutely fantastic. by far my favorite VC resort.

My thoughts exactly! Love the VWL.....

MJD · 07-18-2007

WLV's were awesome just a great place and the kids will enjoy it.

monorail58 · 07-18-2007

We are DVC members and our "home resort" is WL villas. It is a great place to stay!! The vibe is the same as the WL just noticeably "quieter". Keep in mind BUS service from WL/villas has been changed to TTC and not directly to MK. Your other option is the boat.

DisneyBride94 · 08-22-2007

man, the bus no longer goes direct to MK?? That is horrible!! The boat from WL is usually full up and can't fit anyone else... and is infested with little moquito-like bugs that fortunately don't bite... and the boat doesn't run late, does it???

dangermouse · 08-23-2007

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man, the bus no longer goes direct to MK?? That is horrible!! The boat from WL is usually full up and can't fit anyone else... and is infested with little moquito-like bugs that fortunately don't bite... and the boat doesn't run late, does it???

Last year it ran until an hour after Magic Kingdom closed. It could of all changed now though!!

THe villas at wilderness lodge are beautiful. You cannot go far wrong.

I love the Villas!!!

DM

**ddoll** · 08-23-2007

Just curious: why don't you stay in one of the monorail resorts? It sounds like MK proximity is a priority for you.

Spectro is #1 · 08-24-2007

It's our home resort

07-16-2007	#1 (permalink)
SilentRascal Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 207	Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? Last year, 8 of my family (including my wife and myself) stayed together in a 2-bedroom Boardwalk Villa. It was a beautiful place, but too far out from the Magic Kingdom for us. We're now discussing staying in the Wilderness Lodge Villas in Sept 2008. Has anyone stayed there, and if so, what are your thoughts on it? Most of us have already stayed in the Wilderness Lodge itself, but now we'd try the Villas. __________________ March 1985 - Offsite May 1993 - Fort Wilderness Campground Sept 2001 - Wilderness Lodge Sept 2003 - Polynesian (honeymoon) Sept 2005 - Polynesian Sept 2006 - Boardwalk Villas Sept 2008 - Wilderness Lodge

07-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 911	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? We stayed there in December the last two years and loved it. Nothing like a Lodge in the Winter. Even though it is Florida. On both visits we stayed in 1 bedroom villas and it was very comfy. We loved to take the boat to MK and the bus service was very timely. You mentioned that you stayed at the Wilderness Lodge before so all of the amenities are the same. You just get a better room to enjoy. __________________ DVC Owner since 2005 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Last Minute Trip before our Passes run out. Using the last few days on our passes.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,075	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? I believe WishUponAStar and her husband just returned from WLV and they loved it. __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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llama I Exceed Expectations Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,506	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? We had a short stay there a couple of years ago in November - it was absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to stay there again. I know people love the boat to the MK - but I'm not one of them. We have the worst luck with that boat! Last time we waited almost a half hour, gave up and took the boat to the Contemporary and walked. It's my only gripe about the place. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxI'm Not Bossy - I Just Have Good Ideas ´¨) A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Disney Reunion with Emily! 144 days 10 hours 34 minutes

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 672	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? We stayed there in January. It is beautiful and conveint to the MK. Just be sure to take note of when the boats stop running in the evening. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West My Disney Countdown Counting down to: First free dining trip!

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07-17-2007	#6 (permalink)
chris24 Proud Papa Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 1,627	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? WLV is absolutely fantastic. by far my favorite VC resort. __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers....." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas time in Disney !!!!!!!!!!! 81 days 8 hours 49 minutes

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,181	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? I've stayed in the villas twice and it's my favorite place to stay in WDW. The boats are very convenient because not only can you go directly to MK, but you have the option of getting off at the Contemporary and taking the monorail. I've found the CMs at WL are the nicest anywhere! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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MJD NFL Football Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,723	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? WLV's were awesome just a great place and the kids will enjoy it. __________________ DVC Member Since 2004 1989- Off Site 1991- Caribbean Beach Resort 2001- Caribbean Beach Resort 2002- Caribbean Beach Resort 2003- Caribbean Beach Resort 2004- Port Orleans Resort & Beach Club Resort 2005- Old Key West & Board Walk Villas 2005- Coronado Springs Resort 2005- Boardwalk Villas / Christmas 2006- Wilderness Lodge 2007- Old Key West Villas 2008- Sartoga Springs Villas www.carjon.com My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW for the Holidays!!!!!! 109 days 4 hours 34 minutes

07-18-2007	#10 (permalink)
monorail58 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: miami Posts: 9	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? We are DVC members and our "home resort" is WL villas. It is a great place to stay!! The vibe is the same as the WL just noticeably "quieter". Keep in mind BUS service from WL/villas has been changed to TTC and not directly to MK. Your other option is the boat.

08-22-2007	#11 (permalink)
DisneyBride94 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 230	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? man, the bus no longer goes direct to MK?? That is horrible!! The boat from WL is usually full up and can't fit anyone else... and is infested with little moquito-like bugs that fortunately don't bite... and the boat doesn't run late, does it??? __________________ AP Holder Polynesion '76 Off site '78, '80, '85, '90 Port Orleans '94 (Honeymoon) Port Orleans '96 (2nd anniv.) Dixie Landings '96 Offsite '98, '98 (work & more work) Boardwalk '99 Coranado Springs '01 (Hunter's 1st trip) Old Key West '02 (Summer's 1st trip) Star Island Resort Villa, Kissemee, '03 Coronado Springs '04 (Parker's 1st trip, 10th anniv.) Coronado Springs '05 (11th anniv.) Beach Club Resort '06 (12th anniv.) Coronado Springs Sept 7-16 '07 MNSSHP 9-14

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ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,417	Re: Thoughts on Wilderness Lodge Villas? Just curious: why don't you stay in one of the monorail resorts? It sounds like MK proximity is a priority for you. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Playing Tourguide to WDW Newbies 50 days 7 hours 34 minutes

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