Disney's Wilderness Lodge

My review is 4+. We stayed in club level which is what I’d recommend. It’s worth it. Plenty of food and beverage options for pre and post park time. We didn’t need dinner most nights given the amount of food in the club. People are very nice and they look to make sure you have everything you need. One of my fave Disney resorts!

The Wilderness Lodge is a contender for the most beautiful resort on property. From the moment you enter you know you've entered a special place. Our room was a courtyard/water view and although you had to crane your neck to see a glimpse of water, we liked the location and the balcony. The room was spotless and was renovated recently so everything looked new. The in-room Keurig with a selection of coffees and teas makes for easy mornings getting your coffee fix. We sat in the lounge one evening and enjoyed some drinks and "Bacon on a Wire," which was four slices of house-made bacon and deviled eggs. We also had dinner at the Geyser Bar outside and I had a delicious bison burger. Get there by 9:30pm and you can watch the electrical water parade! My only complaint is that bus service can be slow, as some of the routes include stops at Fort Wilderness and/or the Contemporary. For example, Disney Springs is a 10min drive from the hotel but with a stop at Fort Wilderness it took over 30min to get there.

We got a one bedroom villa here. When we arrived, we were so impressed with the lobby/room. Everything is clean, updated and inviting. The bathroom shower/tub were amazing. Each unit has its own washer/dryer. Bed is super comfortable. Loved our little balcony and it was really quiet despite being close to the bus pick up area. Pool is really nice. Many restaurant options, we tried all of them and enjoyed each meal. Would highly recommended. There was a lot of action with characters in the lobby. Our 7 year old daughter loved the arcade and various activities put on by the staff. We would come back!

From the moment I arrived, I felt transported to a cozy retreat in nature. My experience at Wilderness Lodge was truly unforgettable. It is a magical hotel that takes you to a world of nature and adventure. If you are looking for a place to stay in Walt Disney World that offers you a unique and memorable experience, the Wilderness Lodge is the best option.

Ended up staying a couple of nights here and there is always something new to check out. Never had a bad experience with this hotel. The room, service and people working there have always been the best. The room had a view of the fireworks, so the kids loved that. The theming is stunning and Geiser Point is awesome, really enjoyed our stay. The transportation to Magic Kingdom was on time and efficient, never had to wait more than 15 mins to take the boat to the park or back to the hotel.

We always used to love coming to the Wilderness Lodge. Disney is not what it used to be. In general the facilities need serious upgrading. Staff is not friendly like they used to be. Prices for tickets to the park are super high at $169.00 per person with a $10 dollar break for a child. On top of that if you want a fast pass you now have to pay extra per person, leaving you with even longer waits if you don’t want a fast pass. Clearly understaffed the rooms aren’t ready until way after 4pm. Just not the same Disney. The staff refers to everyone as “hi friends “. Which is really lame. Just not a good family experience anymore.

Beautiful view and resort. Very clean and always the best happiest cast members. I love this place!! Recommend to everyone. I want to gate keep it but too good not to share. Magical place with amazing food too ! The food does not disappoint and we left very full and happy.

We stayed three nights on a busy holiday weekend and loved it. While the lodge was full, it was still quiet overnight. Everything was clean and the cast members were friendly and helpful. We were able to check in early and they honored my room request. I don’t know what the theming was like in the past but I loved the rooms - they’re tasteful with some fun touches without screaming “DISNEY.” We had no problems using the app to check in, to open our room door, order food, etc. Even if you don’t have a fireworks view room, you can see the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the shore. The pool was very clean and the lifeguards are alert and active. The mercantile/gift shop had a wide variety of souvenirs and snacks, water, wine and more. They sell ponchos too for the rainy days. We used a Minnie Van to get to Magic Kingdom for breakfast at Cinderella’s castle. I followed advice to order the car around 7:00 a.m. for our 8:00 a.m. reservation and that got us there too early - we were the first people at MK that day! 😆 I would say ordering the car at 7:15 would still get you there plenty early.

I had one issue after another with this hotel. For some reason- my key would not work so every BBC time I wanted to go to my room- I had to go to the front desk to get my key fixed . Also when I went to charge items on my oom card- I was told I didn’t have charging privileges and my pin was invalid. After 1.5 hours waiting at the desk as they called multiple people to fix the problem - I was promised the problem was resolved. They issued me a $175 gift card for my issues. Well guess what? I still couldn’t charge and on top of that- the took the $175 gift card from the deposit paid so essentially used my own money to compensate me. I have to go back to the front desk AGAIN to get this straightened out. I will never pay the premium for a Disney resort again- my room was $650/night and I couldn’t even enjoy it because I have spent so much time dealing with these issues.