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Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Last updated: March 17, 2024

Overview

Inspired by the grand, rustic Arts and Crafts national park lodges of the early 20th century, the Wilderness Lodge lobby features exposed log-cabin timbers and an 82-foot tall stone fireplace.

Cost Range

$524 - $1,837

Lodging Area

Magic Kingdom

Category

Deluxe

Transportation

Boat, Bus

Guest Overall Rating

Based on 243 surveys. (See our Ratings and Research page for details)

Our Overall Rating

Room: B

Pool: A-

Lighting: A

Pillows: A

Room Quality
Check-in Efficiency
Quietness of Room
Park Transportation
Hotel Pool
Staff
Food Court

Tour of Wilderness Lodge Resort

Overview: Wilderness Lodge

Wilderness Lodge Standard Room Tour

Resort Strengths

National park lodge theme is a favorite of kids and adults alike

Along with Animal Kingdom Lodge, it's the least-expensive Disney Deluxe resort

Excellent lounge for adults

Close to recreational options at Fort Wilderness

Great views from guest rooms

Exceptionally peaceful location and public areas

Large pool with cabanas

Resort Weaknesses

Transportation to Magic Kingdom is by bus or boat only

Bus transportation to Magic Kingdom sometimes shared with Fort Wilderness

What Readers Are Saying About Disney's Wilderness Lodge

We love the grand theming, amenities and restaurants of the Wilderness Lodge.

S

Sharon C

May 28, 2019

We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge which we absolutely loved and felt like a world away from the craziness just around the corner.

M

Morgan N

February 22, 2019

Wilderness Lodge bus service was abysmal.

H

Holly C

September 2, 2018

Wilderness Lodge is a very relaxing hotel. Our room (5054) had a great view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

H

Hubert M

September 8, 2018

Wilderness Lodge is an excellent choice for a solo, resort-intensive trip. Nice dinner at Geyser Point Grill and fireworks afterwards with music piped in.

M

Maribeth

August 10, 2018

Rooms

Rooms here follow the resort's rustic theme. Dark-stained Mission-style furniture is complemented by soft goods in burnt umber and blue, accented with faux stonework. Carved-wood headboards and rustic light fixtures create a log cabin atmosphere.

  • Room with Queen Bed(s) and en-suite bathroom
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dresser with drawers
  • Full-length mirror
  • Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
  • Ironing board and iron
  • Hair dryer
  • Digital thermostat
  • In-room safe
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

Ground-floor rooms have patios, while rooms above have balconies. Except for standard-view rooms, these balconies generally overlook the lake, pool, or landscaping, and provide nice views.

Wilderness Lodge Standard Room

Wilderness Lodge Standard Room

Wilderness Lodge Dresser, TV, Table, and Chairs

Wilderness Lodge Dresser, TV, Table, and Chairs

Wilderness Lodge Table and Chairs

Wilderness Lodge Table and Chairs

Wilderness Lodge Fridge and Coffe Maker

Wilderness Lodge Fridge and Coffe Maker

Wilderness Lodge Bathroom

Wilderness Lodge Bathroom

Wilderness Lodge Bathroom

Wilderness Lodge Bathroom

Wilderness Lodge Room 5007 View

Wilderness Lodge Room 5007 View

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Dining

Dining choices at Wilderness Lodge are informal and tasty. Breakfast at Whispering Canyon is almost a rite of passage. On cooler evenings, a drink at Geyser Point is a great way to end the day.

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White Artist Point is home to the fixed-price "Story Book Dining at Artist Point" character meal. Characters include Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen—odd choices for a restaurant, as Snow White falls into a coma immediately after eating doctored food. (Apparently Disney’s in on the joke, though, because there’s a “Poison” Apple dessert.)

Whispering Canyon Cafe The all-you-can-eat skillets give hungry folks their money’s worth.

Geyser Point Bar & Grill The quality of the food and the view of the resort area from any given table combine to create an upscale quick-service dining experience. Best of all, guests don’t have to fuss with paper plates and trays of food in the busy dining area; ordered food is delivered to guests at their chosen tables on real dishes with nonplastic silverware (or neatly packaged in to-go containers, if so desired). This family from London thinks Geyser Point is worth a quick boat or bus ride from the Magic Kingdom: We found Geyser Point to be a brilliant place for lunch after a morning in the Magic Kingdom. Although not air-conditioned, it was still cool, very relaxing with nice views and comfortable chairs. Plus it’s quick-service, but you get waited on.

Roaring Fork Quick-service eatery for Wilderness Lodge, serving up typical breakfast fare in the morning and sandwiches (including burgers and barbecue) for lunch and dinner.

Territory Lounge Territory Lounge at the Wilderness Lodge Resort is one of our favorite lounges in one of our favorite resorts in one of our favorite Walt Disney Worlds (whoops, got carried away there). It is well themed, often quiet, and serves good food and good drinks. Tucked into a corner of the massive Lodge lobby, the lounge can be missed easily, but we recommend seeking it out for a pleasant evening. The Wilderness Lodge is meant to resemble grand log buildings found in the United States’ national parks of the west, specifically in Yellowstone and Yosemite. Territory Lounge plays off this general theme wonderfully without being simply a copy of it. While there is a definite western pioneer spirit to the lounge, you will also see a focus on a skill that was very important to the expansion of America: Cartography, the science of mapmaking. Of immediate notice is the fantastic wooden bar, with the rear mirror being held up by two large, carved bears. If you keep looking up, a large map covers the center of the ceiling and is surrounded by beautiful exposed logs. Along the walls are many paintings and pictures, but also several shadow boxes. You should definitely take some time here to examine the boxes, as they contain treasures of America’s past. There are displays of mining tools as well as mapmaking instruments and survey equipment. For the most part, the drinks are the standards of the Disney bar menu, but there are a few things of note, mostly for the beer and wine drinkers. A few of the draught beers are local to Canada and the northwest U.S. such as Moosehead (Canada) and Widmer (Oregon). The wine list is even more special, as it is the list used in Artist Point, the signature restaurant also located in the Wilderness Lodge. Contained on that list are several great selections from the Pacific Northwest. The food at Territory Lounge is also centered on the Pacific Northwest and contains a handful of appetizers like smokey portobello mushroom soup, pulled pork nachos, and a northwest charcuterie plate. They are all high in quality and can easily be made into a meal.

Wilderness Lodge Mercantile Gift shop with a small selection of snacks, drinks, and groceries.

Miss Jenny's In-Room Dining In-room dining for Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Villas.

Refillable Mugs Allows guest self-service soft drink refills from quick-service locations in hotels (NOT in theme parks) for $21.99 for the length of stay.

Amenities

SWIPE TO EXPLORE

Copper Creek Springs Pool

Swim like salmon at the Copper Creek Springs Pool, which is heated and has a 67-foot water slide. Nearby are a nice children's water play area, and hot and cold whirlpool spas.

Arcade

Located just off the Wilderness Lodge lobby is the Buttons and Bells Arcade, which has a decent collection of relatively recent video and arcade games. Most games cost $0.50 to $2.00 per play.

Outdoor Movies

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting, between the marina and Geyser Point Bar and Grill.

Fitness

The Sturdy Branches Health Club is a full-service fitness center with sauna. Typical hours are 6 AM to 9 PM.

Jogging

You can make out a 1.69-mile run by following the trails at Wilderness Lodge. Ask the front desk for a trail map.

Early Theme Park Entry

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Buy Individual Lightning Lane Early

Those staying at Disney's Deluxe and Deluxe Villa hotels can buy Lightning Lane via Individual Purchase at 7:00 a.m. each day. Others cannot make that purchase until the official park opening time.

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours

Disney's Deluxe and DVC resort guests get two extra hours in select theme parks on certain days of the week. The schedule changes, so check with the front desk.

Electrical Water Pageant

Performed at nightfall on Bay Lake, this show is a stunning electric-light show aboard small barges and set to nifty electronic music.

Resort amenities at-a-glance
Disney-owned
Early Theme Park Entry
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours
Book Lightning Lane access via Individual Purchase Early
Club Level
Room Service
Wireless Internet
Fitness Center
Water Sports
Marina
Beach
Biking
Transportation to Parks
Suites
Tennis
Airport Transportation

Practical Matters

Check In/Out Time
Online Check-In
MagicBand
Theme Park Tickets
Dining Reservations
Laundry
Lost and Found
Shopping
Child Care

Transportation

Driving to the Resort
Getting to the Parks
and Disney Springs
Getting to Another Hotel from Wilderness Lodge
Getting to Universal Orlando

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