Step into Disney World’s most rustic luxury resort and learn about all the rooms, dining options, amenities, and more in our complete guide to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

About Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

There’s just something about a cozy lodge that can make everyone feel at home, right? Located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, this Pacific Northwest-themed deluxe resort brings all the cozy vibes and will have you rocking by the fireplace — even in the heat of summer! Themed to highlight National Parks throughout the country, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge features a mix of wood, greenery, and rustic totem poles. In fact, stepping foot into the breathtaking lobby will have you questioning what state you’re in! And, there’s even a Fire Rock Geyser that erupts every hour on the hour from 7AM to 10PM daily!

Being a deluxe resort, you’ll find all the amenities that value and moderate resorts offer…and more! Deluxe resorts offer the highest quality in every aspect of all Disney resorts, which is why they are also the most expensive.

Though the resort grounds are smaller than many other Disney World resorts, don’t let that fool you. Wilderness Lodge has plenty to see, play, eat, and explore!

Accommodations

Not only is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge a deluxe resort, but it is also a Disney Vacation Club property! This means you will find your standard two queen or one king bedrooms, club-level rooms, multi-bedroom suites, AND even lakeside cabins!

Activities and dining are mostly held within the main lobby and all of the rooms are access through indoor hallways. Additionally, all rooms at Wilderness Lodge have a balcony.

Currently, the resort has three room sections — The Main Building, Copper Creek Villas, and Boulder Ridge Villas. Here is a complete list of rooms offered at Wilderness Lodge:

• Resort View
• Firework View
• Water View
• Resort View – Club Level
• Deluxe Room – Club Level
• Deluxe Studio
• 1-Bedroom Villa
• 2-Bedroom VIlla
• 3-Bedroom Villa
• 2-Bedroom Lakeside Cabin

Standard Rooms

King Bed rooms sleep up to two adults, while two Queen Bed rooms sleep up to four adults. These rooms are also among the largest of the three main categories in Disney World, hovering around 350 square feet for standard rooms compared to the roughly 260 square feet of value resort rooms.

Club-Level Rooms

Club-level rooms offer access to the exclusive Old Faithful Club Lounge, which provides complimentary light refreshments and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages daily. Guests also gain access to Disney Signature Services, a personal assistant who is just a call away to make any reservations, accommodations, or special requests during their vacation.

Villas

The multi-bedroom villas are an excellent option for families wanting to stay in the same room. The three-bedroom villa can sleep up to twelve adults. All multi-room villas include a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and a dining area.

The two-bedroom Cascade Cabin is a rustic luxury, private cabin with up to eight adults. It provides a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, a dining area, a washer and dryer, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Bay Lake, and a private screened-in porch with a built-in hot tub.

Dining Options

Wilderness Lodge has a variety of restaurants for guests to choose from, ranging from quick-service dining to character dining! Here’s a breakdown of all the offerings.

Quick Service

Roaring Fork

Located in the main building, Roaring Fork is the quick service option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Standard breakfast offerings include pastries, sandwiches, Mickey waffles, and hash brown bowls. Grab-and-go options, coffees, and other beverages are also available here.

Lunch and dinner offer basic burgers, barbecue sandwiches, subs, and salads.

Table Service

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Whispering Canyon Cafe is a western eatery in the heart of the Wilderness Lodge lobby. This family restaurant offers all you care to enjoy skillets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a selection of a la carte options. Breakfast skillets include housemade biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, breakfast meats, and famous Mickey waffles, while lunch and dinner skillets include cornbread, ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, and vegetables. Whispering Canyon Cafe is a good time for everyone — be sure to ask your cast member for ketchup! Guests can make reservations in the My Disney Experience App, and they are usually easy to come by.

Geyser Point Bar & Grill

Next up, just past the pool, is Geyser Point Bar & Grill. This al fresco eatery provides some of the best views of Bay Lake, yet its rustic scenery and woodsy decor make you forget you’re in Orlando. You can’t make reservations here, but there is a walk-up list on the My Disney Experience App if there isn’t any immediate seating available. TVs surround the bar with your favorite sporting events, and the tables are cozy couches for peak relaxation. Bison burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, chicken wings, and more are on the menu.

Additionally, just outside Geyser Point is a walk-up window where guests can order to-go meals and drinks. This window also doubles as a poolside bar.

Storybook Dining at Artist Point

Story Book Dining at Artist Point is a character dining restaurant offering a unique dining experience that you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World. For dinner, guests can dine with Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and even the Evil Queen! This pre-fixe menu includes elevated items such as prime rib, slow braised pork shank, and poached fish. Be sure to try the Poison Apple for dessert—if you dare! Reservations are required through the My Disney Experience app.

Bars & Lounges

Territory Lounge

Open in the evenings, Territory Lounge offers specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages as well as shareable appetizers. This cozy lodge-style bar is a quiet place for guests to unwind after a long park day!

Amenities & Recreation

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge offers plenty of recreation and amenities to keep guests entertained during their stay!

Pools

Copper Creek Springs Pool is the main pool just outside the lobby. This large pool has a 67-foot water slide built into the rocks, hot and cold whirlpools, and a children’s aquatic play area with slides and bubblers.

The Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is the laid-back option of the two, with a whirlpool spa, a zero entry, and first come, first service shaded seating areas, similar to cabanas.

Evening Activities

The Wilderness Lodge Campfire is held nightly outside of Geyser Point Bar & Grill, and Movies Under the Stars takes place nightly outside Reunion Station. Additionally, every night, guests can watch the Electrical Water Pageant as the nighttime water parade passes directly in front of the resort on Bay Lake. You may even catch a view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks show while you’re there!

Other Activities

Outside of Reunion Station, guests can play pool, cornhole, and other outdoor games. And, fishing excursions are available on Bay Lake from the Wilderness Lodge Marina.

The Buttons and Bells Arcade and the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile are inside the main lobby. Plus, be sure to check out the resort scavenger hunt! You can pick up a map at the front desk and return the completed map for a prize.

For those who won’t want to miss a workout on vacation, the Sturdy Branches Health Club is your spot. This full-service fitness club is available 24 hours daily for guests 14 and older. An adult must accompany guests under 18. An outdoor jogging trail is also available.

Transportation Options

Wilderness Lodge offers two complimentary transportation options:

• Boat transportation to/from Magic Kingdom
• Bus transportation to/from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and water parks.

Additionally, parking is free for guests with a vehicle with your resort stay at all theme parks and Disney Springs.

Pricing

Since Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe resort and a Disney Vacation Club resort, the prices will drastically vary depending on your desired room type. But, you can expect to pay premium prices regardless of what room you choose.

Standard rooms start around $500 per night and can range up to around $750+ per night, depending on the view. Multi-bedroom villas hover around $1,200 per night, with the Cascade Cabins coming in around $2,500+ per night.

Guest Benefits

As one of Disney World Resort hotels, you’ll be able to access some extra perks that make your vacation a bit more magical (and convenient). This includes:

• Early Theme Park Entry (allowing you to enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before)
• Extended Evening Theme Park Entry (allowing you 2 extra hours in select parks on select nights)
• Free Disney transportation
• Extended dining reservation window (60 days + the length of your stay)
• Early access to purchase and plan with Disney’s Lightning Lane services
• Ability to purchase a Disney Dining Plan
• Discounted MagicBands
• Staying in the “Disney Bubble”
• Free water park admission on the day you check in (new in 2025)

Who Should Stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

So, is Wilderness Lodge the right resort for your next Disney vacation?

Guests should stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge if:

• Being close to Magic Kingdom is important to you
• You want deluxe or club-level accommodations
• You want a relaxing highly-themed resort
• Access to multiple dining options is important to you

Guests should NOT stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge if:

• You are on a tight budget
• You plan to spend a lot of time in the parks and little time at your resort
• You prefer direct access to the Disney Skyliner or Monorail from your resort

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