Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a gorgeous rustic resort, inspired by the great national parks of the Pacific Northwest, nestled in the heart of Walt Disney World. The towering lobby features a 55-foot fireplace and enormous wooden beams. and elements like rustic stone, timber, and large windows showcase the surrounding natural beauty.
The resort creates an atmosphere of warmth, adventure, and natural beauty, all just a short distance from the magic of the Disney theme parks.
Rooms
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge features the main hotel building, plus 2 Disney Vacation Club buildings - Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge.
The standard resort rooms sleep 4 guests and there is the option of resort view, lake view and Club-Level rooms (with access to complimentary snacks and drinks in the Old Faithful Club). 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom villas are also available.
Copper Creek also has the gorgeous Cascade Cabins that sleep up to 8 guests, and feature fully equipped kitchens, private patios with a BBQ grill, and a cozy living area, plus a lake view porch with hot tub. Ideal for families or those seeking more space.
Dining
There are multiple dining and snack options available, if you’re after table service, characters, or just a quick bite to eat, there is something for all occasions!
Whispering Canyon Café (Family-Style Lunch & Dinner)
A fun, Western-style family eatery with playful interactions and hearty comfort food
All-you-can-eat skillets with a selection of meats and sides, BBQ ribs, and specialty milkshakes.
Storybook Dining at Artist Point (Character Dining Restaurant - Dinner Only)
An ‘Enchanted Forest’ character dining experience, with appearances from Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey and the Evil Queen.
Fancy individual plated entrées and shared starters and desserts.
Roaring Fork (Quick-Service Dining)
A casual counter-service location offering American favorites, including Mickey waffles, sandwiches, salads, and quick bites.
Perfect for mobile ordering on the go.
Geyser Point Bar & Grill
A lakeside bar and grill offering both quick-service and table-service options, set against a scenic backdrop of Bay Lake.
Signature Dishes: Burgers, fish tacos, flatbreads, and a selection of signature cocktails.
Territory Lounge
A ‘woodsy, lodgelike resort watering hole offering beer & cocktails along with small plates & desserts’.
Pools & Recreation
There are two main pools to choose from at Wilderness Lodge. The main Copper Creek Springs Pool is a heated pool with a waterfall, water slide, and a relaxing hot tub. There’s also an amazing kids' splash zone. The Boulder Ridge Cove pool has more of a laid back vibe and is nestled amongst the buildings.
At Copper Creek Springs, make sure you get involved in the poolside games and activities are often hosted by the Cast Members, including the famous rubber duck race.
Boat rentals are available from the marina, with Bay Lake being a popular spot for catch and release fishing excursions.
Every evening, at 9:30pm, you can also watch Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant pass by the resort!
Transportation
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a stones throw from the Magic Kingdom, but isn’t on the monorail loop, making it feel super secluded and tranquil. The resort offers a gorgeous scenic boat ride to Magic Kingdom, providing a peaceful travel option. There is also a boat loop between Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness, making resort hopping really convenient.
The regular complimentary bus transportation is also available to all of the theme parks and Disney Springs.
Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge the one for you?
✔ Prime Location: Quick access to Magic Kingdom
✔ The theming transports you to the Pacific Northwest whilst being in the heart of WDW
✔ A huge range of dining options, with a character dining option on site
✔ Great views of the fireworks over Bay Lake
✔ Spacious cabins for special occasions and large groups
Who Should Stay Here?
Extended families who want extra space and Disney theming
Guests looking for quick access to Magic Kingdom
Families looking for a vacation within a vacation
Adventures x Paradise Review
Copper Creek is the home resort of one half of Adventures x Paradise team, so this review was always going to be slightly bias! But it is our favourite resort on property due to the immersive theming, beautiful rustic details, amazing food options, and proximity to Magic Kingdom, but without the hustle and bustle of the resorts on the monorail. The standard rooms may be some of the smallest of the deluxe resorts, but the resort has so much to offer that you aren’t in your room much anyway! It is the perfect mix of Disney and a vacation spot.
TOP TIP - Head to the front desk and ask for the Hidden Mickey Scavenger Hunt sheet, then off you go around the resort hunting for Hidden Mickeys! Such a fun activity all year round, with added seasonal fun at other times of the year too!
Thank you to Jamie Williams @things.jamieloves for very kindly letting us use some of his photos for this post!